Barristers Grill & Cafe

Restaurant · Café & brunch

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Main Menu

Breakfast served until 13:00 daily (Full English Breakfast until 18:00); Pub Lunches 11am–6pm daily, with a R15 public holiday premium

Breakfast

  • Bacon & Egg RollR65

    Fried egg, two rashers of bacon on a buttered bread roll

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Toasted Sandwiches (served with chips)R80

    Chicken Mayo; Cheddar Cheese and Tomato

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Smashed Avo on ToastR85

    Fresh avo served on toast with a twist

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Bacon & EggsR95

    Two fried eggs, scrambled, poached, or boiled with crispy bacon and baked beans, if you'd like

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Mince on ToastR115

    Rich savoury mince, toast with a fried egg on top

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Barristers OmeletsR125

    Three egg omelette with any three fillings: cheddar, tomato, bacon, mushrooms, spinach, feta or chives

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Full English BreakfastR160

    Two eggs made-to-order with bacon, grilled tomato, grilled mushrooms, baked beans and pork sausage

    Likely glutenLikely egg

Burgers & Sandwiches

  • Regular Beef or Chicken BurgerR135

    Homemade beef patty or tender chicken breast grilled or crumbed, with fresh onion, sliced tomato, free range gherkins, homemade relish and…

    Likely gluten

  • Vegetarian BurgerR150

    A giant mushroom, grilled in garlic butter, with onion, tomato, free range gherkins, lettuce, caramelized onions and sliced camembert.…

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • CheeseburgerR155

    Regular burger with melted cheddar cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Bacon & Roquefort BurgerR165

    Regular burger with bacon and a rich Roquefort sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Bacon & Cheddar Cheese BurgerR175

    Regular burger with bacon and melted cheddar cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Bacon, Mushroom, Parmesan & Chili BurgerR185

    Regular burger with bacon, grilled mushrooms, parmesan cheese, chili, thyme after time

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Bacon & Avo BurgerR185

    Regular burger with bacon and avocado slices; not inside, but on top!

    Likely gluten

  • Bacon, Camembert & Caramelized Onions BurgerR195

    Regular burger with bacon, camembert and caramelized onions: exactly as described above, inside, and below

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Club SandwichR160

    Bacon, cheddar cheese, tomato and chicken mayo. Toasted on white, or brown bread or sourdough

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Starters

  • Barristers Tomato SoupR60

    Napoletana styled tomato soup. Served with toasted bread or sourdough

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Barristers Tomato Soup and ToastieR80

    Napoletana styled tomato soup. Served with toasted cheese on sourdough

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Buffalo WingsR105

    Light dusting of Cajun spice. Hot or mild

  • Chicken LiversR105

    Chicken livers sauteed with smoky bacon, onion, masala spice and cream. Served with fresh rolls

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Crumbed MushroomsR115

    Crumbed, deep fried and served with tartare sauce

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Squid StarterR120

    Squid tubes and tentacles lightly grilled in chili lemon butter, or our masala paste or crumbed

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Baked CamembertR95

    Camembert baked in olive oil and rosemary. Served with homemade pineapple preserve, caramelized onions and toasted sourdough

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • CalamariR140

    Calamari strips grilled in lemon butter, or our masala paste or crumbed

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

Salads

  • Barristers Side SaladR55

    Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, feta, olives and radish

    Likely dairy

  • Barristers Chopped SaladR80

    Tomatoes, fresh greens, crispy cabbage, salsa, croutons, cucumber, olives, radish, toasted sunflower and sesame seeds and feta

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely sesame

  • Barristers Tossed SaladR95

    Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, olives, avocado, feta, croutons and radish

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Roquefort & Bacon SaladR135

    Bacon, grilled mushrooms, mixed leaves, blue cheese crumbs, toasted sunflower and sesame seeds, parmesan croutons with Roquefort herb…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely sesame

  • Cobb SaladR135

    Bacon, tomato, mixed leaves, blue cheese crumbs, chives, avocado, grilled herbed chicken strips, boiled egg, and herb dressing on the side

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Newlands Chicken SaladR135

    Herb chicken breast marinated with sundried tomatoes and capers, grilled and served with a creamy herb dressing on a bed of fresh greens…

    Likely sesame

Steaks & Grills

  • Rump SteakR195

    Aged minimum 30 days; plain grilled or with Rosemary Olive Oil or Barristers Basting sauce. Served with a complimentary side of butternut…

  • Sirloin SteakR195

    Aged minimum 30 days; plain grilled or with Rosemary Olive Oil or Barristers Basting sauce. Served with a complimentary side of butternut…

  • Fillet SteakR265

    Aged minimum 30 days; plain grilled or with Rosemary Olive Oil or Barristers Basting sauce. Served with a complimentary side of butternut…

Specialty Steaks

  • Brandy Pepper Butter SteakR45

    Grilled and served with Brandy Pepper Butter melted onto your steak of choice

    Likely dairy

  • Creamy Dijon and Mushroom SteakR45

    Grilled and served with creamy Dijon and mushroom sauce with a steak of choice

    Likely dairy

  • Red Wine and Mushroom SteakR60

    Grilled and accompanied by livers and mushrooms in a red wine sauce. Livers are optional so please advise if you do not want livers

  • Barristers Gavel SteakR70

    Grilled with bacon, livers, onion, cream, and masala spice. Livers are optional so please advise if you do not want livers

    Likely dairy

For the Carnivore Connoisseur

  • Espetada SteakR240

    Grilled steak cubes, served on a skewer with peppers, onions and a large measure of either brandy-pepper or garlic butter

    Likely dairy

  • Lamb ChopsR285

    Three choice-grade loin chops, basted, grilled and served with traditional mint jelly

  • Pork RibsR300

    Slow-cooked pork ribs marinated in rib basting sauce

Seafood

  • Fresh HakeR180

    Fresh hake, battered and deep fried, or blackened in our masala sauce, or grilled in lemon butter and served with tartar sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • CalamariR185

    Calamari strips grilled in chili lemon butter, or our masala paste or crumbed

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Patagonian SquidR220

    Squid tubes and tentacles lightly grilled in chili lemon butter, or our masala paste or crumbed

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Grilled SoleR255

    Grilled sole in lemon butter. 250g R255; 350g (when available) R270

    Likely dairyLikely fish

Chicken

  • Chicken SchnitzelR165

    Chicken fillet lightly crumbed with a panko coating and served as a main course

    Likely gluten

  • Chicken PiccataR175

    Chicken fillet lightly dusted in parmesan cheese and grilled, served with zesty lemon butter and caper sauce

    Likely dairy

  • Chicken ParmesanR175

    Chicken fillet grilled with parmesan cheese and served with a tomato basil pesto sauce or sauce of choice

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

Pub Lunches - Salads, Wraps & Bakes

  • Parmesan Chicken WrapR135

    Basil pesto mayo, avocado, lettuce

    Likely glutenLikely nutsLikely egg

  • Herbed Chicken Wrap (pesto style)R135

    Grilled, crumbed or masala chicken; avocado, lettuce, mayo, mozzarella

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Herbed Chicken Wrap (cabbage style)R135

    Grilled, crumbed or masala chicken; avocado, crispy cabbage, herb mayo, mozzarella

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Aubergine Au ParmesanR130

    VegetarianLikely dairy

Pub Lunches - Chicken & Seafood

  • Fish & ChipsR150

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Calamari StripsR150

    Grilled, crumbed or masala

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Chicken Schnitzel (pub lunch)R135

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Grilled Herbed Chicken BreastR135
  • Chicken Livers (pub lunch)R95

Pub Lunches - Pasta

  • Pasta Carbonara (pub lunch)R105

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Fettuccini Bolognaise (pub lunch)R125

    Likely gluten

  • Fettuccini with Napoletana Sauce and Meat BallsR125

    Likely gluten

  • Macaroni and CheeseR95

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Pub Lunches - Curries

  • Barristers Masala Curry (pub lunch)R130

    Beef, chicken or vegetable; noodles or rice

    Likely gluten

  • Thai Green Curry (pub lunch)R120

    Chicken or vegetable; noodles or rice

Pub Lunches - Grills & Meat Dishes

  • Steak Egg & ChipsR150

    Likely egg

  • Cottage PieR135

    Likely gluten

  • Bangers and MashR105
  • Beef & Ale PieR165

    Freshly made only on Fridays, with chips, mash or salad. Pre-booking is highly recommended as only a limited number are made each Friday

    Likely gluten

Hearty Meals

  • Thai Green CurryR140

    Barristers styled Thai green curry with chicken or vegetables, served with egg noodles or rice

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Barristers Masala CurryR165

    Chicken, beef or vegetable; served with egg noodles or rice

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Beef BurgundyR215

    Beef bourguignon stew with bacon, carrots, onions, red wine, thyme and mushrooms. Presented in a traditional cast iron pot and served with…

  • Aubergine Au ParmesanR145

    Layers of aubergine, Napoletana sauce, herbs and Parmesan cheese

    VegetarianLikely dairy

Pasta

  • Fettuccine CarbonaraR145

    Smoky bacon, garlic, cream and Parmesan cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Fettuccine BolognaiseR145

    Barristers bolognaise sauce

    Likely gluten

  • Fettuccine Beef StroganoffR160

    Tender beef, onion, and mushrooms in a rich creme fraiche and red wine jus

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Creamy Bacon & Sundried Tomato FettuccineR160

    Creamy bacon with sundried tomatoes, garlic, olives, capers, feta and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Platters

  • The Barristers Bomb Squad PlatterR245

    Crumbed gherkins, beef samosas, crumbed mushrooms, potato skins & crumbed chicken strips served with tartar sauce and a choice of hot chili…

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • The Barristers World Cup Four Times Winner Platter

    Nacho tortillas or nacho skins loaded with guacamole, savoury mince, bacon and cheddar cheese. Served with mozzarella balls on the side and…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • The Barristers Half Time Beach Break Platter

    Steak strips, meatballs, crumbed chicken strips, chicken wings, crumbed calamari and onion rings. Served with cheese sauce, tartar sauce…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

Traditional Bar Snacks

  • Pork CracklingR40
  • Chili PoppersR20

    Each

  • Mozzarella Balls with Napolitana SauceR20

    Each

    Likely dairy

  • Onion Ring BasketR45
  • Beef Samosas & SauceR55

    Served with hot chili or napolitana sauce

    Likely gluten

  • Chip BasketR55
  • Potato Skins with Crème FraicheR60

    Likely dairy

  • Chips & Onion Rings ComboR60
  • Chicken StripsR65
  • Crumbed Mushrooms (bar snack)R115

    Likely gluten

  • Chicken with Chips & Onion RingsR115
  • Potato Skin NachosR130
  • Quesadilla – Cheddar, Fresh Tomato, Basil PestoR105

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Quesadilla – Sriracha Chicken, Cheddar CheeseR125

    Likely dairy

  • Tortilla NachosR135
  • Calamari with Chips & Onion RingsR160

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

Desserts

  • Cape Malva PuddingR60

    A traditional hot sticky cape malva pudding, served piping hot with custard, cream or ice cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Ice Cream & Hot Chocolate SauceR65

    Barristers' famous hot chocolate sauce, true to the original 1980 recipe

    Likely dairy

  • White Chocolate Crème BrûléeR65

    Traditional vanilla and custard crème brûlée, with melted white chocolate

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Berry Meringue CompoteR65

    Ice cream, meringue, and mixed berry compote. Crunchy and delicious

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Pecan Nut Fudge PieR70

    Pecans and fudge pie, to be enjoyed with cream or ice cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Dark Chocolate CheesecakeR80

    Silky, rich and deeply luxurious chocolate cheesecake

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Specials

  • Beef Stroganoff (special)R145

    Served with mashed potatoes or fettuccine

    Likely gluten

  • Creamy Basil Pesto & Crispy Bacon PastaR130

    Fettuccine tossed in a creamy basil pesto sauce with crispy bacon

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Grilled Chicken PiccataR145

    Chicken with a zesty lemon-butter and caper sauce. Served with your choice of side

    Likely dairy

  • Dijon & Mushroom SteakR265

    Your choice of steak, prepared with rosemary and topped with a Dijon and mushroom sauce. Served with your choice of side. 300g Rump R265…

What the menu saysMenu items may contain, or come into contact with wheat, eggs, peanuts, nuts, and milk. Guests who are gluten intolerant or have food allergies are asked to advise the waiter when ordering. No gluten-free labelling or coeliac statement is printed.
  • Menu items may contain, or come into contact with wheat, eggs, peanuts, nuts, and milk. Guests who are gluten intolerant or have food allergies are asked to advise the waiter when ordering. No gluten-free labelling or coeliac statement is printed.

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Facts

FactDetail
Address, Western Cape
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · Café & brunch
Websitebarristersgrill.co.za
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from barristersgrill.co.za
MapOpen in Google Maps

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Barristers Grill & Cafe

Does Barristers Grill & Cafe have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Barristers Grill & Cafe coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Menu items may contain, or come into contact with wheat, eggs, peanuts, nuts, and milk.”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

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