Cafe Orca

Restaurant · Seafood

No dishes marked gluten free

36 dishesmenu read 5 Novcafeorca.co.za

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Wed–Sat 12:00–15:00 and 18:00–21:00; Sun 12:00–15:30. Closed Mon–Tue

Starters

  • 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.

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Restaurant

Facts

Facts
FactDetail
Address, Western Cape
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · Seafood
Websitecafeorca.co.za
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read5 Nov 2026 from cafeorca.co.za
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

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 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

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