Karibu

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Main menu

Starters

  • Crayfish TailR240

    A succulent Atlantic Ocean crayfish tail. Grilled and served with piquant pepper mayonnaise sauce.

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Salmon RöstiR189

    Smoked salmon rolled with cream cheese on crispy potato rösti.

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • Prawn CocktailR159

    Prawn tails in a piquant homemade seafood sauce. Served with roosterkoek.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • CalamariR149

    The most tender calamari – Cajun grilled or fried. Served with our home made piquant pepper mayonnaise.

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Mussel PotR149

    Fresh mussels in a white cream and garlic sauce. Served with roosterkoek.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Snoek PâtéR135

    An exquisite experience of the Cape's best – a traditional Cape fish pâté. Served with roosterkoek.

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Duo of Camembert and BrieR189

    A harmony of two cheeses coated with black and white sesame seeds, fried, served with roosterkoek and a green fig preserve.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely sesame

  • OystersR295

    Six medium West Coast Oysters on crushed ice. Single oyster R60.

    Likely shellfish

  • Ostrich CarpaccioR185

    Smoked Karoo ostrich carpaccio complimented by mango and a balsamic olive oil dressing.

  • Trio of BrioutsR124

    Trio of beef, chicken and vegetable samoosas. Served with chutney and our piquant pepper mayonnaise sauce.

    Likely egg

  • Springbok CarpaccioR176

    Springbok carpaccio served with rocket leaves and dressed with our chef's special blue berry reduction.

  • Fish CakesR118

    Traditional Malay fish cakes served with sambals – one of the Cape's best.

    Likely fish

  • Bobotie SpringrollsR115

    Bobotie springrolls lightly fried and served with banana yoghurt and chutney.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Soups

  • Butternut & NaartjieR92

    A creamy butternut soup infused with naartjie and fresh coriander.

    Likely dairy

  • Curried Mussel SoupR102

    A taste of the Cape Malay culture in a bowl – mild and fragrant.

    Likely shellfish

  • Lamb & Sugar Bean SoupR125

    A hearty soup with lamb, beans, samp and fresh herbs.

  • Seafood ChowderR128

    A creamy medley of seafood – just perfect!

    Likely dairy

Salads

  • Fynbos SaladR92

    Rocket leaves with parmesan shavings, pumpkin seeds and a fynbos dressing. Starter R92, main R129.

    Likely dairy

  • Greek SaladR108

    Served the South African way with crispy lettuce, plum tomatoes, cucumber, onion and peppers topped with calamata olives and feta cheese.…

    Likely dairy

  • Biltong SaladR155

    Slivers of rare biltong served on crispy lettuce leaves, plum tomatoes, cucumber, onion and pumpkin seeds, topped with our home-made…

  • Masala Chicken SaladR155

    Succulent and fragrant chicken strips grilled to perfection and served on fresh garden leaves with a cumin yoghurt dressing. Starter R155…

    Likely dairy

Steaks

  • Rump 300g

    Matured A-Grade grain-fed, lazy-aged beef, char-grilled and basted with our famous Karibu basting. Served with putu and chakalaka, potato…

  • Sirloin 220gR265

    Matured A-Grade grain-fed, lazy-aged beef, char-grilled and basted with our famous Karibu basting. Served with putu and chakalaka, potato…

  • Sirloin 300g

    Matured A-Grade grain-fed, lazy-aged beef, char-grilled and basted with our famous Karibu basting. Served with putu and chakalaka, potato…

  • Fillet 220g

    Matured A-Grade grain-fed, lazy-aged beef, char-grilled and basted with our famous Karibu basting. Served with putu and chakalaka, potato…

  • Fillet 300g

    Matured A-Grade grain-fed, lazy-aged beef, char-grilled and basted with our famous Karibu basting. Served with putu and chakalaka, potato…

Braai

  • Lion's Head

    Venison boerewors, lamb chop and a 220g beef rump steak. Served with potato wedges, roosterkoek, Kaapse broodtjie or putu and chakalaka.

  • Devil's Peak

    Venison boerewors, lamb chop and a beef fillet sosatie. Served with potato wedges, roosterkoek, Kaapse broodtjie or putu and chakalaka.

  • Twelve Apostles

    Venison boerewors, lamb chop and chicken sosatie. Served with potato wedges, roosterkoek, Kaapse broodtjie or putu and chakalaka.

  • Chapman's PeakR295

    Ostrich fillet sosatie and venison boerewors. Served with potato wedges, roosterkoek, Kaapse broodtjie or putu and chakalaka.

  • Table Mountain

    Ostrich fillet sosatie, lamb chop and a beef fillet sosatie. Served with potato wedges, roosterkoek, Kaapse broodtjie or putu and chakalaka.

  • Karibu Giant Skewer

    A 400g prime beef fillet skewer grilled on the braai and basted with a garlic and fresh coriander butter. Served with potato wedges…

    Likely dairy

Venison

  • Ostrich Fillet

    From the Karoo – healthy, lean and tasty. Grilled and served with a sweet onion marmalade sauce. Served with savoury rice, potato wedges…

  • Springbok Shank

    Kalahari springbok shank slow-roasted with yellow peaches and garlic. Served with herbed mash.

  • Venison Medallions

    A selection of today's Bushveld venison medallions – served with our Amarula sauce.

  • Venison Potjie

    A traditional fragrant dish of game simmered in red wine and complimented by seasonal vegetables.

  • Karibu Giant Venison Skewer

    Prime venison on a skewer, glazed with our Amarula sauce and served with stewed peaches.

Side Dishes

  • Putu and ChakalakaR45
  • Potato WedgesR45
  • RoosterkoekR45

    Likely gluten

  • Kaapse BroodtjieR45

    Likely gluten

  • Baked ButternutR45
  • Marogo (Spinach) and PotatoR45
  • Corn on the CobR45
  • Side SaladR45
  • Rustic ChipsR49
  • Sliced BiltongR89

Traditional Specialities

  • Lamb Shank

    Slow-roasted in rosemary, garlic and red wine – served with herb mash.

  • Karoo Lamb Chops

    Succulent lamb cutlets prepared the traditional South African way – served with putu and chakalaka.

  • BobotieR245

    A traditional Cape Malay dish. Spiced beef mince, raisins and an egg-based topping, all baked to perfection and served with celebration…

    Likely egg

  • Lamb Ribs

    Juicy and tender Karoo lamb ribs with our famous Karibu basting – served with potato wedges.

Bredies

  • Karoo Lamb BredieR285

    A succulent Karoo lamb stew served with savoury or basmati rice – a recipe handed down from generation to generation.

  • Cape Malay Beef CurryR265

    From the Cape Malay kitchen comes this mild beef curry with a unique combination of herbs and spices, all simmered to perfection and served…

  • Malay Chicken CurryR245

    A fragrant, mildly curried chicken dish prepared with a classic blend of spices. Served on basmati rice.

  • Denningsvleis

    A popular Malay dish with a sweet flavour. Slow-cooked lamb with tamarind and fragrant spices – served with celebration rice.

  • Waterblommetjie BredieR295

    Waterblommetjies and lamb slow-cooked and served on basmati rice. The ultimate local delicacy.

  • 400g Oxtail

    Slowly casseroled in red wine. With butter beans, tomatoes, carrots and spices. Served on basmati rice.

Poultry

  • V & A ChickenR275

    Tender chicken breast layered with mozzarella, sun-dried tomato and coriander pesto. Wrapped in phyllo pastry, baked and served with a…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Chicken SchnitzelR225

    Juicy crumbed chicken fillet, lightly fried and served with a mushroom sauce. Accompanied by a starch of your choice or a Karibu side salad.

    Likely gluten

Vegetarian & Vegan (V)

  • Vegetarian WrapR185

    Crunchy baby vegetables with tikka curry and coriander, wrapped in a rooti and served with sambals.

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Malay Vegetable FeastR255

    A medley of chickpeas, butter beans, brown lentils and kidney beans. Layered with aubergine, topped with feta and yoghurt and baked to…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Baked ButternutR175

    Butternut filled with dhai rice in coconut and tumeric cream, topped with fresh coriander.

    Vegetarian

  • Vegan BobotieR215

    A traditional South African dish made the vegan way with a combination of Cape Malay spices, lentils and fruit chutney, topped with a…

    Vegetarian

Seafood Dishes

  • Line Fish of the Day

    Today's catch, grilled or pan-fried with our lemon butter sauce. Served with savoury rice, potato wedges, putu and chakalaka, herbed mash…

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • CalamariR269

    The most tender baby calamari – Cajun-grilled or fried in a light batter. Served with our home-made piquant pepper mayonnaise. Served with…

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Kingklip

    Kingklip grilled over open flames or pan fried, served with either a lemon butter sauce or a coriander pesto. Served with a choice of…

    Likely nutsLikely fish

  • Franschoek Fresh Water Trout

    Freshwater trout lightly smoked and seasoned with black pepper. Seared and served rare with a creamy leek sauce. Served with a choice of…

    Likely dairyLikely fish

Shellfish

  • Prawns

    Six queen prawns served with a lemon butter and a garlic butter sauce. Served with a choice of savoury rice, potato wedges, putu and…

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Crayfish Karibu

    Three succulent Atlantic Ocean crayfish tails. Grilled and served with a lemon butter sauce and our piquant pepper mayonnaise. Served with…

    Likely dairyLikely eggLikely shellfish

Seafood Platters

  • Ocean View Platter

    A perfectly grilled Atlantic Ocean crayfish tail with baby calamari. Served with garlic butter and lemon butter sauce and piquant pepper…

    Likely dairyLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Southern Cross House Platter

    Three queen prawns, Kingklip and baby calamari. Served with garlic butter and lemon butter sauce and piquant pepper mayonnaise, with a…

    Likely dairyLikely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Victoria & Alfred Platter for One

    Two tender Atlantic Ocean crayfish tails, mussels, three queen prawns, Kingklip and baby calamari. Served with garlic butter and lemon…

    Likely dairyLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Ultimate Two Oceans Platter for Two

    Four Atlantic Ocean crayfish tails, six queen prawns, baby calamari, mussels and Kingklip. Served with garlic butter and lemon butter sauce…

    Likely dairyLikely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

Dessert

  • KoeksistersR120

    Braided sweet and sticky twists. A tradition that goes back many years and remains a firm favourite. Served with ice cream.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Classic Cape Malva PuddingR95

    A moist apricot sponge cake with vanilla sauce and ice cream.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • V & A Crème BrûléeR105

    A Karibu specialty topped with caramelized berries, served with Amarula.

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • MilktartR90

    An old family recipe – cinnamon infused custard tart. Served with ice cream.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Ice Cream & Hot Chocolate SauceR85

    Vanilla ice cream served with our Karibu caramel chocolate sauce.

    Likely dairy

  • HertzoggiesR95

    Traditional tartlets with a coconut and apricot jam filling. Served with ice cream.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Death by ChocolateR225

    Need we say more? Rich, delightful and addictive.

  • Stewed PeachesR125

    Stewed Cape yellow peaches served with vanilla sauce and cream or ice cream.

    Likely dairy

  • Cape Brandy PuddingR105

    A taste of class. Infused with Cape brandy and served with a creamy brandy sauce and ice cream.

    Likely dairy

Set menu

Set menus 1 and 2: lunch bookings only
  • Set Menu 1 (Lunch only)R385

    Starter: Fynbos salad – rocket leaves, parmesan shavings, pumpkin seeds, fynbos dressing, bread sticks. Mains (choice of): Kingklip grilled…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Set Menu 2 (Lunch only)R385

    Starter: Fynbos salad – rocket leaves, parmesan shavings, pumpkin seeds, fynbos dressing, bread sticks. Mains (choice of): Karoo lamb…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Set Menu 3R495

    Starter: Fynbos salad – rocket leaves, parmesan shavings, pumpkin seeds, fynbos dressing, bread sticks. Mains (choice of): Kingklip grilled…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Set Menu 4R595

    Table salad: Fynbos salad. Starters (choice of): Fish frikkadelle with chutney and sambals; Bobotie springrolls with banana yoghurt and…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Set Menu 5R650

    Table salad: Fynbos salad. Starters (choice of): Snoek pâté with roosterkoek; Springbok carpaccio with rocket and blue berry reduction.…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • Set Menu 6R690

    Table salad: Fynbos salad. Starters (choice of): Ostrich carpaccio with mango and balsamic olive oil dressing; Prawn cocktail with…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Set Menu 7R850

    Table salad: Fynbos salad. Starters (choice of): Ostrich carpaccio with mango and balsamic olive oil dressing; Prawn cocktail with…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Set Menu 8

    Table salad: Fynbos salad. Starters (choice of): Crayfish tail with piquant pepper mayonnaise; Duo of camembert and brie with berry…

    Likely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

The menu’s own key: (V) marks vegetarian dishes

Seasonal menu

A one-off menu for an occasion. It may not be on offer now.

New Year's Eve 8-course menu

31 December 2026, 19:00 for 19:30

New Year's Eve

  • New Year's Eve 8-Course Meal

    On arrival: Champagne cocktail and fresh fruit skewers. Entrée (choice of): Butternut and naartjie soup; Creamy seafood chowder; Lamb and…

    Likely dairyLikely sesameLikely shellfish

Christmas menu

24 & 25 December only

Christmas

  • Karibu Christmas MenuR990

    On arrival: Champagne cocktail. Table salad: Karibu Christmas fynbos table salad with baby rosa tomatoes, served with fresh roosterkoek and…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Good to know

Bar

Not known yet: dog friendly, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, vegan options, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address8002
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · African
Phone+27214217005
Websitekariburestaurant.co.za
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read5 Nov 2026 from kariburestaurant.co.za
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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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 Karibu

Does Karibu 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 Karibu coeliac friendly?

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 Karibu online?

Yes, through Book online: https://kariburestaurant.co.za/reservations/

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