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Kafe Serefe

Restaurant Turkish restaurant Butcher shop

👍👍 A George jewel and after the make over we had to visit. We didn’t expect anything less. The attentive staff, warm generous food, coupled with taste makes this place one of the best restaurants in George. The prices are competitive and if you have been here before you know that it’s reputation compli... People often mention service, great, good, money, atmosphere, Great, excellent, Turkish, experience, Serefe,


Address

60 Courtenay St, Bodorp, George, 6529, South Africa

Website

www.kafeserefe.co.za

Contact

+27 44 884 1012

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (355 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (25) great (16) good (16) money (12) atmosphere (12) Great (10) excellent (9) Turkish (9) experience (9) Serefe (9)
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  • 5/5 Mark C. 1 year ago on Google • 541 reviews
    Best value for money in George. Friendly service. Nice setting. Good food. The pub meals on the menu are excellent value for money. Great turkish style restaurant.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ZS C. 8 months ago on Google • 32 reviews
    A George jewel and after the make over we had to visit. We didn’t expect anything less. The attentive staff, warm generous food, coupled with taste makes this place one of the best restaurants in George. The prices are competitive and if you have been here before you know that it’s reputation compliments it’s popularity. Well done to the owners and staff. We appreciate it! Side note: took a takeaways for family at home too and the quality was consistent with dining in.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dereachia M. 7 months ago on Google • 66 reviews
    Service excellent, food excellent, atmosphere excellent, superb restaurant 👌
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Barry 6 months ago on Google • 309 reviews
    Good welcoming as you enter the Restaurant, it is a Turkish themed diner and has lots of seating. Service was quick and the staff were very helpful and friendly. After placing our drinks and food order, you are given a snack of Pink Turkish Delight to enjoy while they bring your drinks to the table. There is a short wait till you receive your meal, we ordered the Special of the day - a 750g Rack of Spare Ribs - and it has a serving of chips with it and a small salad. The meal was great and total value for money. Descent chunky ribs with great warm chips that were crispy, total winner. Very highly recommend to all current and future customers, we will definitely be back in the future. Come support the restaurants during these tough times. To the Management and Workers Team - you definitely have a winning combination, and what makes it even a better experience is the value for money.

  • 5/5 James W. 1 year ago on Google
    As always.. Delightful..Delicious and Decadence at its Best. Thankful Lady's, you make Turkish Delight an George WesterCape Winner best bite.. The Food & Gentleness, the well Manourd Service you'll ever find in town @ Kafè Serefè you'll Allways have happy meals with smiles all the way,Hey Hey!! Kafè Serefè..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ferdi J. 4 years ago on Google
    Best ribs in SA. Then Erica - such an asset to Kafe Serefe! Best waitress and/hostess ever for the last 15 years we have been coming here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alan Mc A. 3 years ago on Google
    Visited family in George. Had lunch at Kafe Serefe. Was impressed, so i went back a couple of days later. Good & quick service. One of the best spare ribs that i have had. Definitely recommended to any one that has not eaten there yet.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mariaan O. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food! Lovely staff! Very accommodating and patient on a busy evening! Cheers to wonderful staff for making our celebration great!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Madelyne L. 3 years ago on Google
    World class Restaurant!!!! One of the best in SA for sure!!! Excellent Service, the food is fantastic, atmosphere is awesome and affordability that puts Restaurants in this class, to shame !!! Wish we could add even more stars as you definitely deserve it !!!!! Can’t wait for our next visit !!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Agnes N. 4 months ago on Google • 159 reviews
    I really enjoyed the food and the ambience. I ordered a pork steak...can't remember exactly the name used on the menu but it was nice. My two friends also enjoyed their meals. It's value for money. There was a belly dancer on the day who was entertaining patrons. It was ok but I found the music too loud at times we could hardly hear each other

  • 5/5 Belinda B. 5 months ago on Google • 156 reviews
    What a lovely experience. Kafe Serefe has recently been refurbished, and what a pleasant surprise - it is now open, light and spacious! The food (we had sirloin steak, salad and chips) was done to perfection and the service was also excellent.

  • 5/5 Arthur M. 6 months ago on Google • 49 reviews
    Newly renovated and better than ever!! Fine Turkish cuisine for an authentic Turkish experience.

  • 5/5 Philip N. 6 months ago on Google • 28 reviews
    We had a super evening as a party of 8. No complaints at all. Recent renovations have lightened the interior and the bathrooms are much improved. Highly recommend.

  • 4/5 Cornelia L. 6 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Great value for money. And the food was delicious!!! Service friendly but very slow. Maybe one more staff member FOH on such busy nights?

  • 5/5 Danay van L. 1 year ago on Google
    The service was good as always. I ordered the chicken snitchel for R75 which was served eith a side of chips and a small salad. I had trouble finishing my meal because the portion was sooo big. The cheese sauce served eith the snitchel is so good. Other guests had the chicken and mango curry and Eisbein and both of them were delicious as well. I would seriously recommend dining here.

  • 4/5 Seshni M. 4 years ago on Google
    I actually really enjoyed my time at this restaurant. The merlot recommended was fruity, just how I like it and the prices are truly well worth it for a plate including a protein with a selection from veg and starch options!

  • 5/5 Melini P. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service by friendly waitress. Excellent quality meals.

  • 5/5 Christine V. 4 years ago on Google
    1000000 stars! I am in love. The food is WOW. Service is brilliant! Will defs be coming again and again and again.

  • 5/5 Jacque Van Der B. 4 years ago on Google
    The food is wonderful and so is the friendly service. Lovely vibe all around

  • 5/5 Juanita P. 4 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous atmosphere and we had excellent service - plus, the portions are huge! This is an amazing spot to experience delicious Turkish food with a South African twist.

  • 4/5 Chivell V. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice setting, friendly and sufficient service, great special on Tuesday night, my food was great except the meat was a bit on the hard side for a pork neck steak,and my wife's steak was not done as requested, never the less we still enjoyed it.

  • 4/5 Daniel J. 2 years ago on Google
    Pleasant atmosphere, food so tasty and real value to the price, portions are not skimpy, we did the pub lunch menu...so go and see for yourself, with a turkish decor you'll love it

  • 4/5 Kevin B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great menu, good food with a few unique items all at a very good price, the quality of their meat is better than most places, definitely revisit

  • 5/5 Karen R. 2 years ago on Google
    Meal portions are great, priced according and definitely worth it. The food is out of this world good, this is a home cooked meal out. It has all the love and comfort of a cooked meal without having to wash dishes 😂. Staff are great and wine selection not bad. Will be back any time and recommend to everyone.

  • 1/5 Mejeane C. 1 year ago on Google
    We were in the mood for Cafe Serefe today, because we love their food, but as we arrived we were told that they are fully booked, which is fine, but it was the most rude waitress at the front desk, I asked her 3 times what can we do, and she just stared at me with a disgusting facial expression. I asked her if she can just take my number and she refused. I was very happy to NOT eat there today, because we went to a place where we actually felt welcome.

  • 1/5 Carl A. 1 year ago on Google
    Staff sleeping under a blanket at a table (I can't believe this as I'm writing)... + Terrible service overall (did not bother to ask why we left 90% of our order uneaten when we got up to leave mid meal; simply printed the receipt as we stood up and approached the counter)... + Sub par food... = Bad experience. Wow.

  • 4/5 Annelie Van N. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food, friendly staff and cozy atmosphere!

  • 5/5 Elihano K. 4 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    The new refurbished Kafe Serefe looks amazing and very modern. This is still the best place in George that provides value for money. Furthermore, the hostess that worked today provided a great service and she is a real asset. This is a MUST see for people who are not locals, like us.

  • 4/5 Sarie S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service, lovely atmosphere and good price.

  • 4/5 Andrea J. 1 year ago on Google
    Took out of town guests for dinner & found it shocking that you don't have enough red wine glasses , we were given tiny Robertson wineries promo glasses ! When we asked for proper wine glasses we were told there are none available! Apart from that a good evening

  • 5/5 garryj1150 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent meals at very good prices. Service is top class! Love Kate Serefe!

  • 5/5 Linden L. 1 year ago on Google
    Went for the Thursday night Ribs special and we were not disappointed. The best in town!

  • 5/5 Paul van R. 1 year ago on Google
    Unbelievable experience . Food was amazing !!! Huge portions and great quality, well done guys. Thank you Charlene for the superb service, you are really one of kind!!!

  • 4/5 Heinrich B. 3 years ago on Google
    It is an excellent Restaurant and I will recommend it. Best I came across in George area. Fantastic service and atmosphere. Well done Cafe Serefe!

  • 5/5 Shane G. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent wonderful well prized food with brilliant service . Please folks don't miss this

  • 4/5 Cheryll van Z. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is delicious, the service absolute tops. Lovely Turkish atmosphere. We will be back!

  • 2/5 Vaughan B. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is excellent. Atmosphere was peaceful with magical sounds of turkish music playing in the background. BUT... Later during meal an extractor fan started up and the humming destroyed the peaceful atmosphere. Rather sit in the seating area behind glass. I dont want to hear the kitchen when going out for a special night.

  • 5/5 Nolubabalo J. 3 years ago on Google
    Value for money,great food and the service.If you want quality and quantity Kafe Serefe is your place.

  • 1/5 Jacques de w. 3 years ago on Google
    I ordered a 400g rump medium rare last night. Was very disappointed. It was eatable but tasteless and overlooked. I expected a well matured van Rensburg steak, juicy, tasty and grilled to perfection. I had a ribeye steak a year before that was perfect and expected the same. We were seated next to a very noisy freezer and the service was also not that great.

  • 5/5 GARTH VAN T. 3 years ago on Google
    World Class Dishes , great atmosphere at affordable prices 👌

  • 5/5 Mpho S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service that we got. The food was amazing. Food portions are worth it.

  • 4/5 Mo H. 4 years ago on Google
    Food were surprisingly tasty - had a chicken mango curry, at a very reasonable lunchtime special price. General the venue can do with a good deep clean. Furnishings looks dusty and weathered. Glass tops on tables are cracked and /or dirty on top and underneath.

  • 4/5 Reghardt van R. 3 years ago on Google
    Recommended by many for good value. Will definitely visit again.

  • 5/5 Jan N. 3 years ago on Google
    Always a enjoyable experience at Serefe never miss it when in George. Great food.

  • 5/5 Renier S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food. Fantastic staff. Missed a glass of wine with dinner. Not their fault.

  • 5/5 Susan De B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent!! (Original) Uitstekend!!

  • 5/5 Pierre M. 3 years ago on Google
    We were a table of 4 and everyone was very pleased with their meals. Flavour was great and reasonably priced. Happy I discovered this gem.

  • 4/5 BOWRB M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nothing to say, the food was great love the potions very generous

  • 5/5 Hilda Van Der B. 4 years ago on Google
    Brilliant service enjoyed going there

  • 4/5 Donné T. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing Ribs Special!

  • 1/5 Warren L. 3 years ago on Google
    Closed with no notice for training

  • 5/5 Michelle R. 3 years ago on Google
    My favorite restaurant in george

  • 5/5 Chante C. 3 years ago on Google
    Me and my partner visited tonight for the first time and we loved it absolutely loved it❤ will definitely be back asap❤ food was absolutely delicious, milkshake is actually an milkshake and not ice cream. Service was immaculate. Thank you for the great atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Magda S. 3 years ago on Google
    Good service and good food.

  • 5/5 Werner du P. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food!

  • 4/5 Russell H. 4 years ago on Google
    Good value for money.

  • 5/5 Polly F. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful experience during load shedding last Thursday night. Great atmosphere, good food and service. Would definitely do this again next time we're driving through to the Cape!!

  • 5/5 Polly F. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful diverse restaurant with great service, wide choice of Mediterranean food and well priced!

  • 4/5 Johan B. 4 years ago on Google
    Must say I was impressed with the quality of the food and value for money. Even the drinks was value for money. . Your server let you clean you hands and serve some delish turkish delight My wife and I shared starters of wrapped preserved figs and chickpea cakes with yoghurt sauce. There should have been a bit more sauce and thicker but quite nice. The preseved figs did not do it for me ( a bit pretentious dish to satisfy local diners). In hindsight we should have gotten the standard hummus. Tzaziki and flatbread. It would be nice if the have a better variety of mezze since it is Turkish restaurant. The main meal was yoghurt lamb and aubergine and pepper lamb with couscous and a phyllo pastry veg dish. The yoghurt lamb was very good and the lamb in both dishes was good quality and cooked to perfection. The eggplant in the one dish was a bit salty though. We finished off with a tray of deserts and Turkish coffee which is a must have. The service was attentive and friendly and overall a satisfying night of good food that is value for money My only gripe would be that the runners on the tables need to be washed and the place should look cleaner even though you have this rustic ambiance

  • 5/5 Stefan H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place food is good and service excellent

  • 5/5 Jacques Van R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The ribs are quite ok. (Original) Die ribs is heel ok.

  • 5/5 Derick S. 4 years ago on Google
    We enjoyed a lovely dinner with the family. The restuarant gives a different experience, and the food is memorable. A must go. I missed their famous spare ribs which they only serve on Thursdays, but I will be back to try it out.

  • 4/5 Sansi T. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly service. I seriously recommend the prawn starter.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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