Le Bistrot de JAN Cape Town

Restaurant · French4.3 (95 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free

31 dishesmenu read 5 Novjanonline.com

Always confirm with staff

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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.

Entrées

Homemade SourdoughR25
Bread and butter. Homemade sourdough
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread, sourdough): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)
West Coast OystersR45
Mignonette dressing
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 (janonline.com)
Pickled OctopusR185
Radicchio and hazelnut pesto
Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists hazelnut, pesto): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists octopus): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)
Chicken Liver ParfaitR160
Quince jelly with sourdough
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)
Salt Hake BeignetsR150
Romesco sauce
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)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 (janonline.com)
New Season VeloutéR120
Vichyssoise and pea
Salad NiçoiseR180
Home cured tuna, boiled egg and anchovy
Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, nicoise): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tuna, anchovy): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)
MusselsR180
Pastis, bacon and parsley
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 (janonline.com)
Crispy DuckR185
Green beans and mustard
Beef TartareR180
Chef's Selection of 4 Mixed Starters
Chef's selection of 4 mixed starters. Great for sharing

Lunch special

Naughty Nautical Lunch Special
Salad Niçoise, frites, dry martini or pastis
Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists nicoise): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)

Grandmother's Favourites

Fish of the Day (1.2 kg)
Choose one side dish (wedge salad & frites)
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 (janonline.com)
Steak Florentine (1.2 kg)
Choose one side dish (wedge salad & frites)
Our Famous Tourte au Poulet
With truffle sauce. Choose one side dish
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)

Mains

Forage and Feast Mushrooms on ToastR240
Confit leek and fromage frais
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)
Seabass
Preserved lemon and aioli with beurre blanc
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists beurre blanc): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists aioli): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)
Beef Cheek
Braised in red wine served with creamy mielie pap and parmesan
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmesan, creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)
Sirloin
400g on the bone, roasted bone marrow, add side

Side dishes

Crunchy SaladR120
Crunchy salad, bacon, croutons and pine nuts
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crouton): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pine nut, pine nuts, nut): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)
LentilsR100
Lentils, crème fraîche and salsa verde
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists creme fraiche): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)
FritesR100
Truffle SauceR60

Tour de Fromage

Tour de FromageR280
Enjoy a tour through our dedicated cheese room. Selection of local and international cheese served with homemade condiments, crackers…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)

Desserts

Malva PuddingR140
My mother's malva pudding with homemade bay leaf ice cream
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pudding): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)
Crème CaramelR120
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)
Fruit and Almond TartR140
Olive oil crust and crème fraîche
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tart): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists creme fraiche): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists almond): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)
Rice PuddingR120
Salted caramel and pecan nut
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pecan, nut): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)
Chocolate MousseR160
Boozy fruit and shortbread
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mousse): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)
Madeleines à la GilesR90
Allow 15 minutes
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)
Crème AnglaiseR90
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (janonline.com)

What the menu saysPlease inform your waiter of any allergies or dietary requirements prior to ordering. Our kitchen handles common allergens, every care is taken in the preparation of your dishes, we cannot guarantee the complete absence of cross-contamination.

Please inform your waiter of any allergies or dietary requirements prior to ordering. Our kitchen handles common allergens, every care is taken in the preparation of your dishes, we cannot guarantee the complete absence of cross-contamination.

Good to know

Restaurant

No outdoor seatingOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026. Evidence: outdoor_seating=no
Vegetarian dishesOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026. Evidence: diet:vegetarian=yes

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, wheelchair access, vegan options, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

Facts
Fact	Detail
Address	Quay, 6, W Quay Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Area	Cape Town
Kind	Restaurant · French
Phone	+27 21 821 4180
Website	janonline.com
Booking	Online
Google rating	4.3 from 95 reviews
Menu read	5 Nov 2026 from janonline.com
Hours	Monday12pm–3pm, 6pm–10pm Tuesday12pm–3pm, 6pm–10pm Wednesday12pm–3pm, 6pm–10pm Thursday12pm–3pm, 6pm–10pm Friday12pm–3pm, 6pm–10pm Saturday12pm–3pm, 6pm–10pm Sunday12pm–3pm, 6pm–10pm
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What diners say

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Where this comes from

janonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Le-Bistrot-de-JAN-MePDF · 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 Le Bistrot de JAN Cape Town

Does Le Bistrot de JAN Cape Town 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 Le Bistrot de JAN Cape Town coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Please inform your waiter of any allergies or dietary requirements prior to ordering.”. 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 Le Bistrot de JAN Cape Town open?

Monday: 12pm–3pm, 6pm–10pm. Tuesday: 12pm–3pm, 6pm–10pm. Wednesday: 12pm–3pm, 6pm–10pm. Thursday: 12pm–3pm, 6pm–10pm. Friday: 12pm–3pm, 6pm–10pm. Saturday: 12pm–3pm, 6pm–10pm. Sunday: 12pm–3pm, 6pm–10pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Le Bistrot de JAN Cape Town online?

Yes, through the venue’s booking page: https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/v/dine/c/DTCncqfFpk8?source=pa&opi=79508299&hl=en-US&gei=rRLsasGKFp2YptQPk_SYgAk&ahbb=1&sourceurl=https://www.google.com/search?tbm%3Dmap%26q%3Drestaurants%2BD-Berth%2BCape%2BTown%2BSouth%2BAfrica%26pb%3D!4m9!1m3!1d13245.118835103101!2d18.4275!3d-33.9082!2m0!3m2!1i1728!2i370!4f13.1!7i20!8i0!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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