Rhodes Memorial Restaurant
021 687 0000
9am – 5pm everyday
Groote Schuur Estate, Cape Town 7925,
Map
- Service 4/5 (friendly and fast)
- Atmosphere 3/5 (beautiful)
- Taste 3/5
- Menu choices 2/5
- Wheat free – No
- Vegetarian – Yes
- Coffee – 3/5
- Dog friendly – Yes
- Kid friendly – Yes
- Price $$$$
Hidden amongst the trees is the panoramic viewed Rhodes Memorial Restaurant.
Rhodes Mem (as it is locally known) is a popular spot for walkers, runners and dog lovers. The mountain is covered with beautiful trees with ample paths and views from Blouberg to Muizenberg and beyond. I had a visitor from Australia here and text-book weather and breath-taking surroundings, Cape Town put on a show!
But we were there for breakfast and my focus was the food.
The menu isn’t extensive but pretty sure there is something for everyone. Not being able to order my old faithful (poached eggs on rye) I opted for smoked salmon on a toasted bagel (why not, it’s the weekend). My companion vouched for the eggs Benedict.
The service is friendly, we were greeted at the door and seated with no problem. I would suggest booking because by the time we left, seating was precious and a queue was starting to form at the entrance.
The latte was an adventure. They bring you a tall glass of steaming milk and you add the coffee yourself, were it forms a layer and looks professional and impressive… but can get a bit messy.
The food can quickly, but maybe a little too quickly.
It is completely different from the Cape Town eateries in town. It’s quite old-school and very kid friendly with a playground hidden at the back and a fish pond that will have the kids crying out “Nemo”! The atmosphere is unmatched, natural, relaxed and gorgeous. If you want to impress anyone, Rhodes Memorial Restaurant is a must.
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