
Cafe Orca
Restaurant · Seafood
No dishes marked gluten free
36 dishesmenu read 5 Novcafeorca.co.za
Always confirm with staffAnswers come from the venue’s own menu or its listed ingredients; none of them means a dish is safe. Kitchens share surfaces and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, tell staff and confirm before you order.
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Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.
Menu
Wed–Sat 12:00–15:00 and 18:00–21:00; Sun 12:00–15:30. Closed Mon–TueStarters
- Grilled Baby SquidR119
Lemon butter, garlic parsley oil, red pesto
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pesto): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists squid): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)
- Cajun Baby SquidR119
Spicy Cajun butter, sesame spinach tzatziki
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter, tzatziki): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists squid): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)
- Pesto Baby SquidR129
Roasted feta, basil pesto cream, sun-ripe tomato oil
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists feta, cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pesto): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists squid): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)
- Steamed Black MusselsR119
Roasted garlic, white wine, parsley cream
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mussel, mussels): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)
- Blue Cheese MusselsR129
Bacon bits, roasted garlic, white wine, parsley cream
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mussel, mussels): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)
- Fried Calamari StripsR109
Old-school coleslaw, tartar
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists calamari): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)
- Spicy Sautéed PrawnsR135
Spicy Cajun butter, Asian noodles
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists noodle, noodles): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)
- Greek Village SaladR129
Tomato, peppers, red onion, feta, olives, capers
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists feta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)
- Caprese SaladR135
Fior di latte mozzarella, pesto cream, tomato, herb leaves
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella, fior di latte, cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pesto): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)
Oysters
- Oysters (Each)R35
Horseradish cream, French vinaigrette
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists oyster, oysters): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)
- Oysters (Six)R199
Horseradish cream, French vinaigrette
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists oyster, oysters): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)
- Oysters (Twelve)
Horseradish cream, French vinaigrette
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists oyster, oysters): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)
Mains
- Fried HakeR189
Served with roasted vegetables and a choice of chips or rice. Chilli mayo, tartar, salt & vinegar jelly
Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists hake): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)
- Lemon Butter Grilled SquidR239
Served with roasted vegetables and a choice of chips or rice. Lemon & butter sauce
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists squid): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)
- Spicy Cajun Grilled SquidR239
Served with roasted vegetables and a choice of chips or rice. Sesame spinach tzatziki, Cajun spice
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tzatziki): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sesame): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists squid): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)
- Fried CalamariR229
Served with roasted vegetables and a choice of chips or rice. Old-school coleslaw, panko crumbs, tartar
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crumb, panko): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists calamari): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)
- Line Fish (Lemon Butter or Spicy Cajun)R239
Served with roasted vegetables and a choice of chips or rice. Lemon butter or spicy Cajun
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)
- Moroccan Line FishR249
Served with roasted vegetables and a choice of chips or rice. Spicy harissa sauce, cherry tomato, capers
Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)
- Thai Line FishR249
Served with roasted vegetables and a choice of chips or rice. Yellow Thai curry, pineapple salsa
Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)
- Blue Cheese Line FishR249
Served with roasted vegetables and a choice of chips or rice. Creamy blue cheese sauce, caramelised onion
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)
- Alaska Line FishR249
Served with roasted vegetables and a choice of chips or rice. Garlic, white wine, parsley cream, smoked salmon
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish, salmon): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)
- Melkbos PlatterR245
Served with roasted vegetables and a choice of chips or rice. Fried hake, fried prawns, fried calamari
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists hake): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)
- Orca Platter
Served with roasted vegetables and a choice of chips or rice. Line fish, calamari, two queen prawns, mussels
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)
- Seafood Platter for Two
Served with roasted vegetables and a choice of chips or rice. Twelve prawns, two line fish, calamari, garlic mussels
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)
- Seafood Platter for Two & Crayfish
Served with roasted vegetables and a choice of chips or rice. Our platter for two, crowned with crayfish
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crayfish): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)
- Princess PrawnsR269
Served with roasted vegetables and a choice of chips or rice. Twelve butterflied prawns, lemon butter or spicy Cajun
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)
- Crayfish
Served with roasted vegetables and a choice of chips or rice. Lemon butter or spicy Cajun
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crayfish): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)
Sides & sauces
- Roasted VegetablesR39
- Tartar SauceR32
- Creamy Garlic SauceR35
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)
- Moroccan SauceR35
- Thai SauceR35
- Lemon Butter SauceR35
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)
- GarlicR22
- Chilli PasteR22
Dessert
- Pastry Chef SelectionR89
Ask your server for today's creations
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pastry): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (cafeorca.co.za)
What the menu saysAllergies or dietary needs? Please let your server know when you order.
- Allergies or dietary needs? Please let your server know when you order.
Good to know
Restaurant
Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Address | , Western Cape |
| Area | Cape Town |
| Kind | Restaurant · Seafood |
| Website | cafeorca.co.za |
| Booking | Online through Book online |
| Menu read | 5 Nov 2026 from cafeorca.co.za |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
What diners say
No diner ratings yet.
Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.
Where this comes from
- cafeorca.co.za/menuHTML · read 5 Nov 2026
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 Cafe Orca
Does Cafe Orca have gluten-free options?
No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 5 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.
Is Cafe Orca coeliac friendly?
The venue notes: “Allergies or dietary needs?”. 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.
Can I book Cafe Orca online?
Yes, through Book online: https://www.dineplan.com/widgetframe/5KJRmklL?source=Website