Cattle Baron Riverlands

Restaurant · Steakhouse & grill · Pub & bistro4.4 (274 Google reviews)

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Main menu

Starters

  • Starter Platter (Serves 3-4)R245

    A combination of signature stuffed mushrooms, deep-fried calamari steak strips with tartar sauce and spicy, Asian style BBQ buffalo wings

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Marrow BonesR98

    Roasted marrow bones with rosemary and grana padano shavings

    Likely dairy

  • TrinchadoR125

    Tender beef in a creamy napolitana and peri-peri sauce

    Likely dairy

  • Buffalo WingsR98

    Grilled in a spicy, Asian style habanero chilli and BBQ sauce

  • Chicken Livers Peri-PeriR98

    Pan-fried in a creamy napolitana and peri-peri sauce

    Likely dairy

  • Crumbed BroccoliniR95

    Panko crumbed tenderstem broccoli served with a choice of cheese sauce or blue cheese sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • CamembertR110

    Crumbed camembert with syrupy preserved figs and crunchy, caramelized walnuts

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Stuffed MushroomsR105

    Filled with a delicate mixture of cheddar, parsley, garlic, crumbs and sherry, served with our home-made tartar sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Panko Crumbed MushroomsR89

    Served with our home-made tartar sauce

    Likely gluten

  • Baked SnailsR109

    A choice of garlic compound butter or creamy garlic sauce

    Likely dairy

  • Calamari Steak StripsR120

    Lightly seasoned and deep-fried, served with tartar sauce and a bright chimichurri salsa

    Likely shellfish

  • MusselsR129

    Poached in sauvignon blanc, finished with a delicate garlic and cream sauce

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Panko Prawn & Avocado CocktailR140

    3 panko crumbed prawns (deshelled) with fresh sliced avocado (seasonal) and cucumber ribbons, dressed with our in-house marie rose sauce

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Steak TartareR130

    Finely chopped tender raw beef fillet combined with onions, gherkins and parsley, topped with an egg yolk

    Likely egg

  • Venison CarpaccioR145

    Thinly sliced, smoked venison on a layer of crème fraîche, garnished with rocket leaves, drizzled with a rocket & walnut pesto and grated…

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

Salads & Vegetarian

  • Side Garden SaladR48
  • House Garden Salad (Serves 2-3)R98

    Mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, red onion, red cabbage and spring onions

  • Traditional GreekR125

    Cucumber, tomato, red onion, peppers and black kalamata olives with pepper crusted feta

    Likely dairy

  • Beetroot & ButternutR119

    Marinated baby beets, roasted butternut chunks and feta on a bed of greens, garnished with pumpkin seeds and crunchy toasted onions

    Likely dairy

  • CapreseR139

    Exotic tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella and basil leaves, drizzled with rocket & walnut pesto

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Green on GreenR120

    Mixed greens, blanched tenderstem broccoli, green beans, cucumber, mint, avocado (seasonal), feta, lemon, sesame seeds

    Likely dairyLikely sesame

  • Sesame ChickenR145

    Grilled chicken strips coated in an Asian style glaze and sesame seeds, served on a bed of greens with fresh avocado (seasonal)

    Likely sesame

  • Seared SirloinR169

    Perfectly seared sirloin on a bed of greens, topped with crumbled roquefort, syrupy preserved figs and crunchy toasted onions

    Likely dairy

  • Chicken Style Vegetarian BurgerR175

    Crumbed, 'just like chicken' plant-based patty on a fresh sesame seed bun with lettuce, tomato, gherkins, caramelized onions and our famous…

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely eggLikely sesame

  • GnocchiR185

    Italian potato dumplings served in a thyme infused cream sauce with roasted butternut cubes and caramelized onions, finished with grated…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Crêpes FlorentineR195

    Savoury crêpes filled with creamed spinach, feta and sliced mushrooms, topped with a tangy napolitana sauce and gratinéed with grana padano

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Burgers

  • Regular BurgerR149

    180g BBQ flame-grilled pure beef patty or BBQ grilled or crumbed chicken breast, on a fresh sesame seed bun with lettuce, tomato, gherkins…

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely sesame

  • Cheese BurgerR165

    Regular burger with cheddar slice

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Mushroom BurgerR165

    Regular burger topped with mushroom sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Champignon BurgerR165

    Regular burger topped with cream-based champignon sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Madagascar BurgerR165

    Regular burger topped with green peppercorn Madagascar sauce

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Buddy BoldenR175

    Bacon and egg

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • LouisianaR175

    Bacon and cheddar

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Kid Ory'sR179

    Bacon, cheddar and avocado (seasonal)

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Texas ManorR179

    Spicy habanero salsa, pickled jalapeños and cheddar

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • NevadaR195

    Bacon, avocado (seasonal), camembert and toasted onions

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Blue Cheese BurgerR195

    Bacon, preserved figs, blue cheese shavings and blue cheese sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Two Fisted JacksonR239

    Double patty, double bacon, double cheddar

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Steakhouse BurgerR189

    100g fillet steak burger topped with fried onion rings

    Likely gluten

Steaks & Grills

  • SirloinR200

    28 day wet-aged beef, basted, seasoned and grilled. Served with chips, savoury rice, baby potatoes or creamed spinach & cinnamon infused…

  • RumpR300

    28 day wet-aged beef, basted, seasoned and grilled. Served with chips, savoury rice, baby potatoes or creamed spinach & cinnamon infused…

  • FilletR200

    28 day wet-aged beef, basted, seasoned and grilled. Served with chips, savoury rice, baby potatoes or creamed spinach & cinnamon infused…

  • Ribeye (Off the Bone)

    28 day wet-aged beef, basted, seasoned and grilled. Served with chips, savoury rice, baby potatoes or creamed spinach & cinnamon infused…

  • Blackened Pepper Style (Steak Upgrade)R49

    Coated with crushed black peppercorns before grilling, served with green peppercorn Madagascar sauce and flambéed at the table with brandy

Steaks That Made Us Famous

  • Fillet MadagascarR200

    Topped with our famous green peppercorn Madagascar sauce

  • ChateaubriandR200

    Signature fillet steak flambéed at the table with brandy, served with mushroom sauce and Cattle Baron béarnaise sauce

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Blackened Pepper FilletR200

    Coated with crushed black peppercorns before grilling, served with green peppercorn Madagascar sauce and flambéed at the table with brandy

  • Sirloin Nevada

    300g sirloin topped with bacon, fresh avocado (seasonal), camembert slices and crunchy toasted onions

    Likely dairy

  • Carpetbagger

    300g fillet steak stuffed with a choice of: smoked mussels and cheddar; bacon, feta and piquanté peppers; or spicy chorizo, camembert and…

    Likely dairy

  • Fat Tuesday Sirloin

    The connoisseur's steak, 600g sirloin

Meat on the Bone

  • Pork Loin Spare Ribs

    Served with chips, savoury rice, baby potatoes or creamed spinach & cinnamon infused butternut

  • Beef Spare Ribs (Subject to Availability)

    Served with chips, savoury rice, baby potatoes or creamed spinach & cinnamon infused butternut

  • T-Bone

    Served with chips, savoury rice, baby potatoes or creamed spinach & cinnamon infused butternut

  • Sirloin on the Bone

    Served with chips, savoury rice, baby potatoes or creamed spinach & cinnamon infused butternut

  • Fillet on the Bone

    Served with chips, savoury rice, baby potatoes or creamed spinach & cinnamon infused butternut

  • Lamb Loin Chops

    Served with chips, savoury rice, baby potatoes or creamed spinach & cinnamon infused butternut

Website menu (items not on the store PDF)

Meals to Share

  • Chateaubriand for Two or Four

    Fillet steak presented on a platter then flambéed at the table with brandy, with mushroom sauce and Cattle Baron béarnaise sauce, served…

    Likely dairy

  • Meat Board for Two

    200g sliced fillet, 150g traditional boerewors, 400g ribs (beef or pork) and two lamb loin chops on a platter with any two sauces, served…

  • Ribs & Wings for Two

    800g BBQ pork loin ribs and flame-grilled chicken wings in a spicy Asian-style habanero chilli and BBQ sauce, served with two choices of…

  • Spare Ribs for Two

    1.2kg pork loin spare ribs flame-grilled and basted with Cattle Baron sweet BBQ basting sauce, served with two choices of starch

  • Ocean Platter for Two

    Hake and fried calamari steak strips, grilled prawns and creamy garlic & white wine mussels on a platter with tartar sauce, served with two…

    Likely dairyLikely shellfishLikely fish

Combos

  • Surf & Turf

    200g sirloin and tender, deep-fried calamari steak strips with tartar sauce

    Likely shellfish

  • Ribs & Wings

    400g BBQ pork loin spare ribs and flame-grilled chicken wings in a spicy Asian style habanero chilli and BBQ sauce

  • Steak & Prawn

    200g sirloin with 6 grilled prawns, served with a choice of lemon butter sauce, garlic compound butter or spicy peri-peri sauce

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

House Specialities

  • Garlic Sirloin

    300g sirloin topped with garlic compound butter and chopped garlic

    Likely dairy

  • Sirloin Champignon

    300g sirloin topped with rich and creamy champignon sauce

    Likely dairy

  • Texas Manor Sirloin

    300g sirloin topped with spicy habanero salsa, pickled jalapeños and cheddar

    Likely dairy

  • Blue Cheese Sirloin

    300g sirloin topped with punchy blue cheese sauce, grilled bacon, syrupy preserved figs and blue cheese shavings

    Likely dairy

  • Fillet Rossini

    200g or 300g fillet topped with pan-fried chicken livers in a creamy tomato based sauce with peri-peri

    Likely dairy

  • Fillet Habanero

    200g or 300g fillet topped with fiery habanero chilli and garlic compound butter

    Likely dairy

  • Argentinian Fillet

    200g or 300g sliced fillet topped with Argentinian style chimichurri salsa

  • Sautéed Mushroom Fillet

    200g or 300g fillet served on potato rosti, topped with mushrooms sautéed in garlic compound butter

    Likely dairy

Other Favourites

  • Pork Belly

    Slow roasted pork belly marinated in an aromatic Asian-style reduction, served with mustard mash and cinnamon spiced apple compote

  • Grilled Steak Cubes

    Tender steak cubes grilled with chimichurri and garlic butter, served on mashed potatoes

    Likely dairy

  • Beef Fillet Schnitzel

    Crumbed beef fillet, pan-fried and served with a choice of sauce

    Likely gluten

  • Traditional Boerewors

    Juicy boerewors flame-grilled with Cattle Baron BBQ Basting, served with sautéed onions and mashed potatoes

Chicken

  • Spatchcock Chicken

    Half or whole, grilled with Cattle Baron BBQ basting or creamy peri-peri sauce

  • Chicken Schnitzel

    Succulent crumbed chicken breasts, deep-fried until crisp and golden, served with a choice of sauce

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Chicken Forestière

    Flame-grilled chicken breasts layered with rich, creamy mushroom sauce and sautéed garlic mushrooms

    Likely dairy

  • Chicken Parmesan

    Crumbed and deep-fried chicken breasts, layered with cheese sauce, grilled bacon, grated grana padano and crunchy toasted onions

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Texas Manor Chicken

    Flame-grilled chicken breasts topped with cheddar cheese, spicy habanero salsa and pickled jalapeños

    Likely dairy

  • Chicken Cordon Bleu

    Golden and crisp enveloped chicken breasts, filled with bacon and cheddar

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Seafood

  • Good 'Ol Fish & Chips

    Grilled with lemon butter sauce or battered and deep-fried, served with minty peas and home-made tartar sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Calamari Steak Strips (Seafood)

    Tender calamari steak strips, lightly seasoned and deep-fried, served with tartar sauce and bright chimichurri salsa

    Likely shellfish

  • Seafood Combo

    Grilled prawns with a choice of lemon butter sauce, garlic compound butter or spicy peri-peri sauce, and deep-fried calamari steak strips…

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Whole Baby Kingklip (Subject to Availability)

    Served with a choice of lemon butter sauce or garlic compound butter

    Likely fish

  • Prawn Platter

    Grilled prawns with a choice of lemon butter sauce, garlic compound butter or spicy peri-peri sauce

    Likely shellfish

Desserts

  • Ice-Cream & BAR-ONE Sauce

    Creamy vanilla ice-cream served with warmed chocolate BAR-ONE sauce

    Likely dairy

  • Chocolate Mousse

    Dark chocolate and Kahlua whipped mousse with tart berry coulis, served with a choice of cream or ice-cream

    Likely dairy

  • Chocolate Fondant

    Baked chocolate sponge cake with a molten chocolate centre, served with a choice of cream or ice-cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Apple Crumble

    Freshly baked cinnamon spiced apple crumble with raisins, served hot with a choice of cream or ice-cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Malva Pudding

    Cape Dutch caramelized sponge cake flavoured with apricot jam, soaked in creamy caramel sauce, served warm with custard and a choice of…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Crème Brûlée

    Classic vanilla crème anglaise with a hint of Frangelico and a crackling mantle of caramelized sugar

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Baked Cheesecake

    Buttered biscuit base with rich and creamy New York baked cheesecake filling, served with a choice of cream or ice-cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Three Cheese Platter

    Selection of locally sourced cheeses with syrupy preserved figs and calamata style olives

    Likely dairy

  • Affogato

    Creamy vanilla ice-cream with Tia-Maria and espresso

    Likely dairy

Children's Menu

  • Junior Burger

    Choice of beef patty, grilled or crumbed chicken breast or vegetarian patty. Served with chips, baked baby potatoes or savoury rice. For 12…

    Vegetarian optionLikely glutenLikely egg

  • Junior Cheese Burger

    Choice of beef patty, grilled or crumbed chicken breast or vegetarian patty. Served with chips, baked baby potatoes or savoury rice. For 12…

    Vegetarian optionLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Junior Chicken Strips

    Served with chips, baked baby potatoes or savoury rice. For 12 years and under

    Likely gluten

  • Junior Boerewors

    Served with chips, baked baby potatoes or savoury rice. For 12 years and under

  • Junior Calamari Steak Strips

    Served with tartar sauce and chips, baked baby potatoes or savoury rice. For 12 years and under

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Junior Pork Loin Spare Ribs

    Served with chips, baked baby potatoes or savoury rice. For 12 years and under

Children's Desserts

  • Junior Ice-Cream & BAR-ONE Sauce

    Vanilla ice-cream topped with chocolate BAR-ONE sauce

    Likely dairy

  • Mix-O-Treat

    Choose the number of scoops (single, double or triple); we provide the kit, a carousel of sauces and sweets

What the menu saysPrinted on the store menu: 'Menu items may contain or come into contact with WHEAT, EGGS, NUTS, and DAIRY PRODUCTS. Persons suffering from food allergies must enquire with their waitron prior to ordering. We shall always do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions, but cannot necessarily comply with every dietary request. Certain menu items contain alcohol.'
  • Printed on the store menu: 'Menu items may contain or come into contact with WHEAT, EGGS, NUTS, and DAIRY PRODUCTS. Persons suffering from food allergies must enquire with their waitron prior to ordering. We shall always do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions, but cannot necessarily comply with every dietary request. Certain menu items contain alcohol.'

Good to know

Pub

  • Wheelchair accessibleOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026
  • Vegetarian dishes (9)venue menu, read 11 Nov 2026
  • Vegan dishes (2)venue menu, read 11 Nov 2026
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 11 Nov 2026 · source

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
AddressGogosoa St, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · Steakhouse & grill · Pub & bistro
Phone+27 21 001 2098
Websitecattlebaron.co.za
BookingOnline
Google rating4.4 from 274 reviews
Menu read5 Nov 2026 from cattlebaron.co.za
Hours
  • Monday11am–10pm
  • Tuesday11am–10pm
  • Wednesday11am–10pm
  • Thursday11am–10pm
  • Friday11am–10pm
  • Saturday11am–10pm
  • Sunday11am–10pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

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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 Cattle Baron Riverlands

Does Cattle Baron Riverlands 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 Cattle Baron Riverlands coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Printed on the store menu: 'Menu items may contain or come into contact with WHEAT, EGGS, NUTS, and DAIRY PRODUCTS.”. 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.

When is Cattle Baron Riverlands open?

Monday: 11am–10pm. Tuesday: 11am–10pm. Wednesday: 11am–10pm. Thursday: 11am–10pm. Friday: 11am–10pm. Saturday: 11am–10pm. Sunday: 11am–10pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Cattle Baron Riverlands online?

Yes, through the venue’s booking page: https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/v/dine/c/5w-hab5mTmI?source=pa&opi=79508299&hl=en-US&gei=-xXsauv-M46t5NoPi8Xs-QQ&ahbb=1&sourceurl=https://www.google.com/search?tbm%3Dmap%26q%3Drestaurants%2BMaitland%2BGarden%2BVillage%2BCape%2BTown%2BSouth%2BAfrica%26pb%3D!4m9!1m3!1d13240.90632673454!2d18.4889!3d-33.9353!2m0!3m2!1i1728!2i370!4f13.1!7i20!8i20!10b1!12m35!1m2!18b1!30b1!2m3!5m1!6e2!20e3!6m13!4b1!49b1!63m0!66b1!74i150000!75b1!85b1!89b1!91b1!114b1!149b1!196b1!206b1!10b1!12b1!13b1!14b1!16b1!17m1!3e1!20m3!5e2!6b1!14b1!46m1!1b0!94b1!19m4!2m3!1i360!2i120!4i8!20m57!2m2!1i203!2i100!3m2!2i4!5b1!6m6!1m2!1i86!2i86!1m2!1i408!2i240!7m42!1m3!1e1!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e2!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e2!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e8!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e9!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e4!2b1!4b1!9b0!22m6!1s9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!2s1i:0,t:20588,p:9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!4m1!2i20588!7e81!12e3!24m107!1m28!13m9!2b1!3b1!4b1!6i1!8b1!9b1!14b1!20b1!25b1!18m17!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!13b1!14b1!17b1!21b1!22b1!25b1!27m1!1b0!28b0!31b0!32b0!33m1!1b0!5m5!2b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!10b1!10m1!8e3!11m1!3e1!14m1!3b1!17b1!20m2!1e3!1e6!24b1!25b1!26b1!29b1!30m1!2b1!36b1!39m3!2m2!2i1!3i1!43b1!52b1!54m1!1b1!55b1!56m1!1b1!65m5!3m4!1m3!1m2!1i224!2i298!71b1!72m19!1m5!1b1!2b1!3b1!5b1!7b1!4b1!8m10!1m6!4m1!1e1!4m1!1e3!4m1!1e4!3sother_user_reviews!6m1!1e1!9b1!89b1!98m3!1b1!2b1!3b1!103b1!113b1!114m3!1b1!2m1!1b1!117b1!122m1!1b1!125b0!126b1!127b1!26m4!2m3!1i80!2i92!4i8!30m28!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i530!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i1678!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i20!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i350!2m2!1i1728!2i370!31b1!34m19!2b1!3b1!4b1!6b1!7b1!8m6!1b1!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!9b1!12b1!14b1!20b1!23b1!25b1!26b1!37m1!1e81!42b1!46m1!1e2!47m0!49m9!3b1!6m2!1b1!2b1!7m2!1e3!2b1!8b1!9b1!50m5!1m1!4BIAE!2e2!3m1!3b1!59BQ2dBd0Fn!61b1!67m3!7b1!10b1!14b0!69i709%26hl%3Den

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