John Dory's

Restaurant · Seafood

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Main menu

Starters

  • CalamariR105.90

    Tender calamari pan-seared to perfection & tossed in zesty lemon butter. Served with a warm, freshly baked Portuguese roll - ideal for…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Chicken LiversR75.90

    Succulent chicken livers, pan-fried & simmered in your choice of fiery peri-peri or tangy lemon & herb sauce. Served with a warm, freshly…

    Likely gluten

  • Cheesy Jalapeño PoppersR79.90

    Crisp, golden jalapeño poppers, generously stuffed with a creamy blend of cheeses, crumbed & then deep-fried until oozy inside & crunchy…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Cheesy Prawn TailsR119.90

    6 juicy prawn tails, smothered in a rich garlic & herb sauce & topped with melted cheese. Served with warm slices of Portuguese roll…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Mussel BowlR99.90

    Locally sourced mussels, gently steamed & nestled in a rich, velvety garlic & herb sauce. Served with a warm Portuguese roll, perfect for…

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Cheesy Garlic RollR44.90

    A freshly baked Portuguese roll, brushed with garlic butter & topped with gooey, melted mozzarella & Cheddar cheese. Golden, cheesy…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • 5 OystersR159.90

    A classic treat! Oysters served with fresh lemon & fiery Tabasco sauce.

    Likely shellfish

Prawns Galore

  • JD's PrawnsR8

    Fresh, juicy prawns served with a side of your choice. Brushed in our JD's basting, lemon butter or peri-peri butter.

    Likely shellfish

  • JD's Queen PrawnsR6

    Fresh, juicy queen prawns served with a side of your choice. Brushed in our JD's basting, lemon butter or peri-peri butter.

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

Combos

  • Calamari & PrawnsR189.90

    Tender calamari tubes & heads, paired with 6 juicy JD's prawns, all brushed in our famous JD's basting. A perfectly cooked seafood feast.…

    Likely shellfish

  • Double Hake & 6 PrawnsR189.90

    2 succulent hake fillets served with 6 flavour-packed JD's prawns, glazed in our signature JD's basting. Served with a side of your choice.

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

  • Hake & Calamari TubesR194.90

    2 golden hake fillets served with perfectly cooked calamari tubes & heads. Served with a side of your choice.

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

  • 1/4 Chicken MealR259.90

    Tender, juicy chicken grilled in your choice of BBQ, lemon & herb or fiery peri-peri sauce. Served with succulent, slow-cooked pork ribs or…

  • Hake & 4 PrawnsR129.90

    A golden hake fillet served with 4 juicy JD's prawns, all brushed in our irresistible signature basting. Served with a side of your choice.

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

Fish Market

  • Hake & ChipsR89.90

    Crispy fried or expertly grilled hake fillet, served with fresh, creamy coleslaw. Printed note: for every Double Hake & Chips purchased, R1…

    Likely fish

  • Hake ThermidorR149.90

    Golden hake fillet smothered in a rich prawn, garlic & mushroom sauce with mussels. Then topped with a decadent layer of melted mozzarella…

    Likely dairyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Kingklip ThermidorR279.90

    Grilled kingklip fillet with 4 juicy prawns, earthy mushrooms & melted cheese in a rich garlic & herb sauce. Finished with 4 succulent…

    Likely dairyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Fisherman's BakeR139.90

    A medley of mussels, prawns & hake simmered in a fragrant garlic & herb sauce with carrots & peas. Topped with golden potato slices, melted…

    Likely dairyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Catch of the DayR179.90

    Ask your waitron about our fresh linefish of the day, paired with zesty lemon butter sauce.

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • Calamari Tubes & HeadsR189.90

    Generous calamari tubes & heads, golden-seared to perfection. Served with crisp, creamy coleslaw.

    Likely shellfish

  • Calamari StripsR169.90

    Tender calamari strips, golden-seared to perfection. Served with crisp, creamy coleslaw.

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • KingklipR239.90

    250g kingklip fillet perfectly grilled & drizzled with creamy lemon butter sauce.

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • SoleR215.90

    Fresh sole, expertly grilled & topped with refreshing lemon butter sauce.

    Likely dairyLikely fish

Salads & Vegetarian

  • Avalanche PokeR114.90

    Our famous avalanche prawn balls with avo, crisp cucumber, seasonal fruit & pickled onion, topped with Kewpie mayo, sesame seeds & yakitori…

    Likely eggLikely sesameLikely shellfish

  • Hake & Avalanche PokeR129.90

    A delicious bowl of tender hake & our famous avalanche prawn balls, with crisp cucumber, pickled onion & seasonal fruit. Finished with…

    Likely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Powerhouse PokeR169.90

    A nutrient-packed bowl with fresh salmon, wholesome quinoa, 2 juicy JD's prawns, cabbage, pickled onion & edamame beans.

    Likely soyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Greek SaladR99.90

    A fresh medley of crisp salad greens, Kalamata olives & creamy feta cheese.

    Likely dairy

  • Salmon SaladR179.90

    Perfectly seared salmon served on a bed of fresh salad greens with creamy avo, edamame beans & a dollop of smooth cream cheese.

    Likely dairyLikely soyLikely fish

  • Salmon Poke BowlR129.90

    A vibrant bowl of fresh salmon, avo, crisp cucumber, seasonal fruit, edamame beans, pickled onion, Kewpie mayo & cavi-art. Finished with…

    Likely eggLikely soyLikely fish

  • Spinach & Feta BakeR129.90

    Creamy, seasoned spinach & feta layered with golden potato slices & a bubbling blanket of melted cheese. Served with a crisp side salad for…

    Likely dairy

Grills

  • Surf & TurfR199.90

    200g prime-cut beef paired with 2 juicy JD's prawns & mussels in a creamy garlic & herb sauce. Enjoy the best of both worlds in a single…

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Portuguese SteakR199.90

    Tender 200g prime-cut beef resting on a bed of creamy peri-peri sauce with sliced chorizo & red onions. Topped with a perfectly fried egg.

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • 400g RibsR209.90

    Juicy pork ribs, chargrilled & glazed with your choice of sticky BBQ or fiery peri-peri sauce.

  • Cajun Chicken StackR159.90

    Stacked grilled chicken breasts with creamy spinach, smothered in a decadent Cajun prawn sauce.

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • 1/2 ChickenR169.90

    Tender half spatchcock chicken, perfectly grilled & basted in your choice of smoky BBQ, zesty lemon & herb, or fiery peri-peri sauce.…

    Likely dairy

  • Tender-Cut SteakR169.90

    200g prime-cut beef grilled to perfection for a juicy, flavour-packed steak.

  • Chargrilled Chicken BreastsR125.90

    Juicy chicken breasts, chargrilled & coated in your choice of smoky BBQ, zesty lemon & herb or fiery peri-peri sauce.

Platters

  • Captain's PlatterR235.90

    A golden hake fillet, tender calamari tubes & heads, 4 juicy JD's prawns, & succulent mussels in a rich garlic & herb sauce.

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

  • Seafood Boil for 1R235.90

    A medley of mussels, tender calamari tubes & heads, juicy prawns, baby potatoes, corn on the cob & chorizo - all simmered in zesty lemon…

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Dory's PlatterR184.90

    Succulent hake fillet paired with tender calamari tubes & heads, & 3 juicy JD's prawns.

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

  • Sailor's Platter for 2

    2 golden hake fillets, tender calamari tubes & heads, 10 juicy JD's prawns, & mussels in a rich garlic & herb sauce.

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

Sushi menu

Chef's Choice section headed 'Wednesday, half price sushi'

Platters

  • Salmon Lover's PlatterR164.90

    2x Salmon Maki, 4x Salmon California Rolls, 2x Salmon Nigiri.

    Likely fish

  • Rainbow Warrior PlatterR174.90

    4x Tuna Rainbow Rolls, 4x Salmon Rainbow Rolls, 4x Prawn Rainbow Rolls.

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

  • Voyager PlatterR199.90

    2x Hot Tuna & Honey Avalanche, 2x Seared Tuna California Rolls with Kewpie Mayo, 4x Prawn California Rolls, 2x Tuna Roses.

    Likely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Avalanche TrioR164.90

    2x Prawn Avalanche™, 2x Hot Tuna & Honey Avalanche, 2x Fiery Avalanche.

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

  • Sushi & Sip PlatterR184.90

    4x Prawn California Rolls, 4x Salmon Rainbow Rolls, 2x Deep-fried Futomaki, 1x Lemon/Apple Flying Fish Flavoured Beer.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Maritime Platter for 2

    2x Spring Rolls, 2x Tempura Prawns, 4x Salmon California Rolls, 4x The Bomb, 2x Tuna Rainbow Rolls, 2x Prawn Avalanche™, 2x Salmon Roses.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

Chef's choice (Wednesday, half price sushi)

  • Bang Bang ReloadedR69.90

    3 Prawn & avo California rolls topped with avalanche balls tossed in bang bang sauce. Finished with seasonal fruit, cavi-art, spring onions…

    Likely sesameLikely shellfish

  • Bean CurdR69.90

    2 Pockets made from inari (fried soya beans) filled with rice, avo, Kewpie mayo, Seven Spice & your favourite filling. Salmon 73.90; prawn…

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soy

  • Tempura Rainbow RollsR69.90

    4 Tempura prawn California rolls with delicate slivers of salmon & avo. Topped with Sriracha mayo, Kewpie mayo & cavi-art.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Salmon TrioR73.90

    1 Salmon California roll, 1 salmon rose & 1 salmon nigiri.

    Likely fish

  • Popcorn PrawnsR64.90

    6 Popcorn prawns, tossed in bang bang sauce & sprinkled with spring onions & sesame seeds.

    Likely glutenLikely sesameLikely shellfish

  • Hot Tuna & Honey AvalancheR73.90

    3 California rolls topped with coriander-infused panko-crumbed tuna balls. Topped with spicy atchar & our signature spicy honey sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Spring RollsR64.90

    2 Spring prawn rolls served with sweet chilli sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Prawn TempuraR73.90

    3 Prawns dipped in tempura batter & deep-fried. Served with sweet chilli sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Salmon NigiriR73.90

    2 Pieces of salmon nigiri.

    Likely fish

  • Bao BunsR84.90

    2 Soft steamed dough buns filled with chicken or prawn.

    Likely gluten

From the belt

  • California Rolls

    4 California rolls. An outer layer of rice with nori seaweed, filled with avo & your favourite filling.

  • Rainbow Rolls

    4 Salmon California rolls topped with delicate slivers of salmon & avo, Kewpie mayo & cavi-art.

    Likely eggLikely fish

  • C & C Bombs

    3 Sriracha crab & cream cheese bombs crumbed with tempura crumbs & deep-fried. Topped with Kewpie mayo & cavi-art.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Cucumber Rolls

    4 Thinly sliced cucumber rolls, wrapped around rice & your choice of filling, topped with Kewpie mayo & cavi-art.

    Likely egg

  • Prawn Volcano

    3 Prawn California rolls, topped with Sriracha crab salad, a Sriracha prawn & coriander. Drizzled with Sriracha mayo.

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Deep-fried Futomaki

    3 Crispy tempura-battered futomaki rolls filled with tuna, salmon, prawn, cucumber & avo, complemented with sweet chilli sauce & Kewpie…

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Prawn Avalanche™

    3 Prawn California rolls, topped with 3 avalanche balls & spicy mayo sauce.

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Fiery Avalanche

    3 Prawn California rolls, topped with 3 Sriracha avalanche balls & spicy atchar.

    Likely shellfish

  • Hake Nuggets

    Hake nuggets in seasoned flour, drizzled with sweet chilli sauce & sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.

    Likely glutenLikely sesameLikely fish

  • The Bomb

    4 Prawn California rolls topped with delicate slivers of salmon & tuna, Kewpie mayo, cavi-art & drizzled with yakitori sauce.

    Likely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Sandwiches

    2 Sandwiches. Nori seaweed with outer layers of rice, plus inner layer of avo & your favourite filling.

  • Maki

    3 Pieces of maki. Nori seaweed & rice wrapped around your favourite filling.

Build your own platter

  • Build Your Own PlatterR174.90

    Create your own platter & choose 3 different items from the list: Prawn Avalanche™; Salmon, Prawn or Spicy Tuna California Rolls; Salmon…

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

Sushi salads

  • Prawn SaladR124.90

    Cucumber ribbons & prawns topped with Kewpie mayo, sesame seeds & cavi-art.

    Likely eggLikely sesameLikely shellfish

  • Salmon RosesR109.90

    Delicate slivers of salmon, each wrapped around rice & topped with avo, Kewpie mayo & cavi-art.

    Likely eggLikely fish

  • Salmon SashimiR129.90

    4 Slices of premium, raw Norwegian salmon.

    Likely fish

Kids menu

Kids' dessert

  • Ice Cream & Bar-One SauceR35.90

    Ice cream with Bar-One sauce (275ml).

    Likely dairy

Kids' meals

  • ¼ Chicken & ChipsR89.90
  • Chicken Strips & ChipsR75.90

    Likely gluten

  • Cheesy PizzaR75.90

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Hake & ChipsR69.90

    Likely fish

  • Chicken BurgerR69.90
  • Fish Fingers & ChipsR69.90

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • 5 Prawns & ChipsR79.90

    Likely shellfish

What the menu saysNot a gluten- or allergen-free environment; while care is taken to minimise contact when requested, traces of gluten or other allergens may appear in the final dish served. No gluten-free dishes are labelled on any menu.
  • Not a gluten- or allergen-free environment; while care is taken to minimise contact when requested, traces of gluten or other allergens may appear in the final dish served. No gluten-free dishes are labelled on any menu.
  • Meals are produced in kitchens containing cow's milk, soybeans, fish, crustaceans and molluscs, tree nuts, peanuts, eggs, wheat and gluten.

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address7441
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · Seafood
Phone+27 21 551 6443
Websitejohndorys.com
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from johndorys.com
Hours
  • Monday11am–10pm
  • Tuesday11am–10pm
  • Wednesday11am–10pm
  • Thursday11am–10pm
  • Friday11am–10pm
  • Saturday11am–10pm
  • Sunday11am–9pm
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 John Dory's

Does John Dory's 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 John Dory's coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Not a gluten- or allergen-free environment; while care is taken to minimise contact when requested, traces of gluten or other allergens…”. 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 John Dory's open?

Monday: 11am–10pm. Tuesday: 11am–10pm. Wednesday: 11am–10pm. Thursday: 11am–10pm. Friday: 11am–10pm. Saturday: 11am–10pm. Sunday: 11am–9pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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