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Karibu Atmosphere

The Gateway to Africa

Karibu.
Theatre of Dining.

Experience the vibrant flavours of South Africa set against the picturesque backdrop of Table Mountain and the V&A Waterfront.

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The Ultimate
Dining Experience.

Set between the picturesque view of Table Mountain and the tranquil blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Karibu affords you the opportunity to experience the vibrant flavours of South Africa.

We invite you to experience the ruggedness of Africa within the luxurious setting of our restaurant where a mixed fusion of African ambiance blends itself with the flavours of our rich and diverse cultural heritage. Be part of our unique theatre of dining.

Karibu Signature
Restaurant Interior
Table Mountain View

Restaurant Details

Trading Hours

Monday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Dining Experience

Cuisines

African, Barbecue, Grill, Beer Restaurants

Meal Types

Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Amenities

Free Wifi Wheelchair Accessible Accepts Credit Cards Non-Smoking Full Bar Highchairs Available Live Music Outdoor Seating Reservations Seating Serves Alcohol Table Service Waterfront Wine and Beer

Group Set Menus

Curated culinary journeys perfect for group dining and special occasions.

Set Menu 1

R350.00

Please Note: Only available for Lunch bookings

Starter

Fynbos Salad

Rocket leaves with parmesan shavings, pumpkin seeds and a fynbos dressing served with bread sticks.

Mains

Kingklip

Fresh from the sea. Grilled in our lemon thyme butter sauce and basmati rice.

Bobotie

A traditional Cape Malay dish. Spiced beef mince, raisins and an egg-based topping, all baked to perfection and served with celebration rice.

Chicken Sosaties

Succulent chicken skewers, grilled to perfection on the braai, served with rustic potato chips.

Malay Vegetable Feast

A medley of chick peas, butter beans, brown lentils and kidney beans, layered with aubergine and topped with feta and yoghurt then baked to perfection served with roosterkoek and chutney.

Desserts

Koeksisters

Braided sweet and sticky twists. A tradition that goes back many years and remains a firm favourite. Served with ice cream.

Classic Cape Malva Pudding

An apricot sponge cake with vanilla sauce and ice cream.

Set Menu 2

R350.00

Please Note: Only available for Lunch bookings

Starter

Fynbos Salad

Rocket leaves with parmesan shavings, pumpkin seeds and a fynbos dressing served with bread sticks.

Mains

Karoo Lamb Bredie

A succulent Karoo Lamb stew served with basmati rice – a recipe handed down from generation to generation.

Chicken Sosaties

Succulent chicken skewers, grilled to perfection on the braai, served with rustic potato chips.

Baked Butternut

Butternut filled with dhai rice in coconut and tumeric cream, topped with fresh coriander.

Desserts

Cape Brandy Pudding

A taste of class. Infused with Cape brandy served with a creamy brandy sauce and ice cream.

Ice Cream & Hot Chocolate Sauce

Vanilla ice cream served with our Karibu Chocolate Sauce.

Set Menu 3

R450.00

Starter

Fynbos Salad

Rocket leaves with parmesan shavings, pumpkin seeds and a fynbos dressing served with bread sticks.

Mains

King Klip

Fresh from the Sea. Grilled in our lemon thyme butter sauce and basmati rice.

Bobotie

A traditional Cape Malay dish. Spiced beef mince, raisins and an egg-based topping, all baked to perfection and served with celebration rice.

Chicken Sosaties

Succulent chicken skewers, grilled to perfection on the braai, served with rustic potato chips.

Malay Vegetable Feast

A medley of chick peas, butter beans, brown lentils and kidney beans, layered with aubergine and topped with feta and yoghurt then baked to perfection – served with roosterkoek and chutney.

Desserts

Cape Brandy Pudding

A taste of class. Infused with Cape brandy served with a creamy brandy sauce and ice cream.

Milktart

Old family recipe – short crust pastry filled with cinnamon infused custard and served with ice cream.

Set Menu 4

R540.00

Table Salad

Fynbos Salad

Rocket leaves with parmesan shavings, pumpkin seeds and a fynbos dressing served with bread sticks.

Starters

Fish Frikkadelle

Traditional Cape Malay Fish Cakes served with chutney and sambals – One of the Cape’s best.

Bobotie Springrolls

Bobotie spring rolls lightly fried and served with banana yoghurt and chutney.

Butternut and Naartjie Soup

A creamy butternut soup infused with naartjie and fresh coriander.

Mains

Karoo Lamb Bredie

A succulent Karoo Lamb stew served with basmati rice – a recipe handed down from generation to generation.

Venison Potjie

A Traditional fragrant dish of game simmered and complimented by seasonal vegetables.

Baked Butternut

Butternut filled with dhai rice in coconut and tumeric cream, topped with fresh coriander.

Desserts

Classic Cape Malva Pudding

An apricot sponge cake with vanilla sauce and ice cream.

Milktart

Old family recipe – short crust pastry filled with cinnamon infused custard and served with ice cream.

Ice Cream and Hot Chocolate Sauce

Vanilla ice cream served with our Karibu Chocolate sauce.

Set Menu 5

R590.00

Table Salad

Fynbos Salad

Rocket leaves with parmesan shavings, pumpkin seeds and a fynbos dressing served with bread sticks.

Starters

Snoek Pâté

An exquisite experience of the Cape’s best – a traditional Cape fish pâté with roosterkoek.

Springbok Carpaccio

Springbok Carpaccio served with rocket leaves and dressed with our chefs special blue berry reduction.

Mains

Kingklip

Fresh from the sea. Grilled in our lemon thyme butter sauce and served with basmati rice.

Bobotie

A traditional Cape Malay dish. Spiced beef mince, raisins and an egg-based topping, all baked to perfection and served with celebration rice.

Lamb Shank

Slow-roasted in rosemary, garlic and red wine. Served with herbed mash.

Ostrich Fillet

From the Karoo - healthy, lean and tasty. Grilled and served with a sweet onion marmalade.

Malay Vegetable Feast

A medley of chick peas, butter beans, brown lentils and kidney beans, layered with aubergine and topped with feta and yoghurt then baked to perfection served with roosterkoek and chutney.

Desserts

Classic Cape Malva Pudding

An apricot sponge cake with vanilla sauce and ice cream.

Cape Brandy Pudding

A taste of class. Infused with Cape brandy served with a creamy Brandy sauce.

Ice Cream and Hot Chocolate Sauce

Vanilla ice cream served with our Karibu Chocolate sauce.

Set Menu 6

R630.00

Table Salad

Fynbos Salad

Rocket leaves with parmesan shavings, pumpkin seeds and a fynbos dressing served with bread sticks.

Starters

Ostrich Carpaccio

Smoked Karoo Ostrich carpaccio complimented by mango and a balsamic olive oil dressing.

Prawn Cocktail

Prawn tails with a piquant home-made seafood sauce, served with Roosterkoek.

Butternut & Naartjie

A creamy butternut soup infused with naartjie and fresh coriander.

Mains

Venison Potjie

A traditional fragrant dish of game simmered in red wine and complimented by seasonal vegetables.

Sirloin Steak

Matured A-Grade grain fed lazy aged beef steak 300g.

Lamb Shank

Slow-roasted in rosemary, garlic and red wine. Served with herbed mash.

Malay Vegetable Feast

A medley of chick peas, butter beans, brown lentils and kidney beans, layered with aubergine and topped with feta and yoghurt then baked to perfection – served with roosterkoek and chutney.

V & A Chicken

Tender chicken breast layered with mozzarella, sun-dried tomato and coriander pesto. Wrapped in phyllo pastry, baked and served with a sweet red wine onion marmalade and putu and Chakalaka.

Desserts

Karibu Trio

A medley of three desserts on one plate, served with ice cream.

Set Menu 7

R780.00

Table Salad

Fynbos Salad

Rocket leaves with parmesan shavings, pumpkin seeds and a fynbos dressing served with bread sticks.

Starters

Ostrich Carpaccio

Smoked Karoo Ostrich carpaccio complimented by mango and a balsamic olive oil dressing.

Prawn Cocktail

Prawn tails with a piquant home-made seafood sauce, served with Roosterkoek.

Duo of Camembert and Brie

A harmony of two cheeses coated with black and white sesame seeds, deep-fried and accompanied by a berry compote and roosterkoek.

Mains

Springbok Shank

Slow roasted in peaches, cloves and red wine, served on herbed mash.

V & A Chicken

Tender chicken breast layered with mozzarella, sun-dried tomato and coriander pesto. Wrapped in phyllo pastry, baked and served with a sweet red wine onion marmalade and putu and Chakalaka.

Ocean View Platter

A perfectly grilled Atlantic Ocean crayfish tail with baby calamari.

Southern Cross House Platter

Three queen prawns, line fish and calamari, served with savoury rice.

Desserts

Karibu Trio

A medley of three desserts on one plate, served with ice cream.

Death by Chocolate

Need we say more? Rich, delightful and addictive.

Set Menu 8

R985.00

Table Salad

Fynbos Salad

Rocket leaves with parmesan shavings, pumpkin seeds and a fynbos dressing served with bread sticks.

Starters

Crayfish Tail

A succulent Atlantic Ocean crayfish tail. Grilled and served with a piquant pepper mayonnaise.

Duo of Camembert and Brie

A harmony of two cheeses coated with black and white sesame seeds, deep-fried and accompanied by a berry compote.

Springbok Carpaccio

Springbok carpaccio by rocket leaves dressed with our chef’s special blue berry reduction.

Mains

Franschoek Trout

Freshwater trout crusted in black pepper – seared and served rare with a creamy leek sauce on herbed mash.

V & A Chicken

Tender chicken breast layered with mozzarella, sun-dried tomato and coriander pesto. Wrapped in phyllo pastry, baked and served with a sweet red wine onion marmalade and putu and Chakalaka.

Peppered Fillet

Prime beef fillet cooked to order and served with our brandy pepper sauce and hand cut potato wedges.

Ostrich Fillet

From the Karoo – healthy, lean and tasty – grilled and served with a sweet onion marmalade sauce and putu and Chakalaka.

Malay Vegetable Feast

A medley of chick peas, butter beans, brown lentils and kidney beans, – layered with aubergine, topped with feta and yoghurt and then baked to perfection. Served with roosterkoek and chutney.

Dessert

Karibu Trio

A medley of three desserts on one plate, served with ice cream.

Spirits & Shakes

Sip, Savor, and Celebrate the Spirit of Africa

Signature Cocktail

Classic Cocktails

Mocktails

Gourmet Milkshakes

Classic Milkshakes

Karibu Signature Cocktail

Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Drink responsibly.

World-Class Accolades

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Haute Grandeur Global Awards

2025 Restaurant Winner

A prestigious globally trusted Awards initiative building its reputation as the world’s leading awards initiative by rewarding outstanding experiences. Karibu has also achieved awards in 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2020.

Tripadvisor

2022 Winner & Travelers’ Choice

Awarded to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.

World Luxury Restaurant Awards

2022 & 2021 Winner

Recognises restaurants for delivering high levels and standards. We are delighted to have won BEST South African Cuisine for the continent. Karibu has also achieved awards in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.

World’s Best Wine Lists 2021

Best Regional Winelist (Middle East & Africa)

World of Fine Wine program honours restaurants for their high quality wine lists. Karibu is the proud recipient of one of these awards. Only 817 of these awards are handed out World Wide.

World’s Best Wine Lists 2021

Two Star Winelist

World of Fine Wine program honours restaurants for their high quality wine lists. Karibu is the proud recipient of a two star winelist by the World of Fine Wine – World’s best Wine list.

Haute Grandeur Global Awards

2020 Winner

We are proud to have won the 2020 Best Steakhouse and Best Waterside Restaurant in South Africa as ranked by The Haute Grandeur Global Restaurant Awards.

Wine Spectator

Award of Excellence 2022

This awards program honors restaurants for the top-quality wine lists. Karibu is the proud recipient of one of only a handful of such awards in South Africa.

Diners Club Wine List Award

Diamond Award 2019

Recognising the foremost winelists in South Africa with the Diamond Award being the highest achievement possible (We also achieved Diamond from 2009-2016, 2018 and 2019).

Top 100 SA Winelist

Best Value & Outstanding Quality

Karibu achieved Best Value award for 2012 as well as the award for Outstanding Quality for both 2012 and 2013.

Dining Out Awards

2018 Winner

Karibu Restaurant has been voted Best for Steak in City Bowl, Best for Ribs in Waterfront, Great for Romantic Dates in Waterfront and Great for Scenic Views in Waterfront.

Amarula Cocktail Competition

Winner

After months of hard work, furious cocktail mixing, tasting and voting we have a winner: Marlon Berry from Karibu Restaurant.

Restaurant Guru

Recommendation Badge

Karibu has been awarded a Recommendation badge by Restaurant Guru, one of the world’s most popular foodie websites with over 30 million monthly users, based on customer reviews.

Travelers’ Choice

Best of the Best 2025

Celebrates the highest level of excellence in travel. Awarded to those who receive a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews. Out of 8 million listings, fewer than 1% achieve this milestone.

Get in Touch

info@kariburestaurant.co.za

+27 21 421 7005


Location

Shop 156, The Wharf Centre,
V&A Waterfront, Victoria Wharf,
Cape Town Central 8002, South Africa

Directions: Driving into the city on the N1 or N2, the roads will meet. At the first traffic light, next to the convention centre, turn right and follow the road signs towards the waterfront.