Nelson's Eye Grill & Restaurant

Restaurant · Steakhouse & grill

No dishes marked gluten free

69 dishesmenu read 7 Novnelsons-eye.co.za

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Food menu

Burgers

  • Beef BurgerR80

    Freshly ground on site, no additives. BBQ basting, toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, onion & pickled cucumber. Served with fresh golden…

    Likely gluten

  • Grilled Chicken BurgerR80
  • Steak Roll (Chef's Choice)R200

    Likely gluten

House Pastas

  • Salmon Pasta

    Pasta tossed in smoked salmon with hints of fresh herbs & garlic in a creamy sauce and parmesan.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • Mushroom PiccataR250

    Pasta tossed in olive oil, garlic, capers, mushrooms, white wine and parmesan with hints of fresh herbs.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Creamy Basil PestoR250

    Pasta tossed in olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, basil pesto, cream and parmesan.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Cauliflower & Mushroom AlfredoR280

    Pasta tossed in olive oil, garlic, cauliflower, mushrooms & cream with fresh herbs. Fried golden brown (subject to availability).

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Cauliflower & Mushroom BologneseR280

    Pasta tossed in olive oil, garlic, cauliflower, mushrooms & Napolitana sauce with fresh herbs.

    Likely gluten

Appetizers

  • Nelson's Eye Garlic RollR90

    Golden brown baguette in a garlic butter & hints of fresh herbs.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Soup of the DayR135

    Please enquire with your waiter.

  • Nelson's Eye Seafood BisqueR170

    West coast mussels, prawns & line fish in a seafood bisque. Served with toasted parmesan bruschetta.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Escargots - GarlicR130

    Snails in a garlic butter with hints of fresh herbs. Served with fresh bread.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Escargots - Blue CheeseR160

    Snails in a creamy Roquefort blue cheese sauce. Served with fresh bread.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Burrata Salad with ArugulaR230

    Burrata with arugula & tomatoes drizzled with a white wine vinegar & olive oil dressing, topped with flaky salt & cracked black pepper.

    Likely dairy

  • Fried CamembertR150

    Crumbed & fried golden brown with fresh fruit, Melba toast & mixed berry sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Emma's DelightR150

    Meatballs in a spicy Napolitana sauce & gratinated cheese.

    Likely dairy

  • Bobotie Spring RollsR180

    Served with chutney.

    Likely gluten

  • South African BobotieR180

    National dish of South Africa: spiced ground beef & fruit, baked with an egg custard topping. Served with chutney and fresh bread.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • SchnitzelletsR140

    Crumbed strips of beef with a spicy Napolitana sauce topped with grated parmesan.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Spicy African Chicken Livers - Mild or HotR130

    In a Peri-Peri broth with garlic and parmesan bruschetta.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Black MusselsR160

    Mussels in a white wine, garlic & cream sauce with hints of fresh herbs & fresh chilli. Served with toasted parmesan bruschetta.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Grilled PrawnsR265

    Served in a chimichurri & herbed garlic butter.

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Grilled Sardines - Portuguese StyleR150

    With sautéed onion, garlic, chilli, green peppers & fresh herbs.

    Likely fish

  • Tempura PrawnsR155

    Crispy tempura battered prawn tails with sweet chilli & teriyaki.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Prawn Cocktail (Seasonal)R190

    Prawns on lettuce and avocado with a Marie Rose sauce.

    Likely shellfish

  • Fried Patagonian CalamariR150

    Tubes and tentacles fried golden brown. Served with a home-made tatar sauce or spicy Napolitana sauce.

    Likely shellfish

  • Grilled Patagonian CalamariR155

    Grilled tubes and tentacles.

    Likely shellfish

  • Roasted Butternut & BeetrootR240

    With feta, rocket & pine nuts.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Thin Crispy Fried OnionsR90
  • Battered Thick Onion RingsR90

    Thick rings of onion battered and fried golden brown.

    Likely gluten

Mains

  • Grilled Patagonian Calamari

    Grilled tubes and tentacles. Served in a chimichurri and herbed garlic butter.

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Grilled Prawns

    Topped with a chimichurri & herbed garlic butter.

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Grilled Chicken (BBQ or Peri Peri)R290

    Please note there is a minimum 30 minute waiting time.

  • ZweibelrostenbratenR280

    Served in a rich brown onion gravy, with mushrooms & thin crispy fried onions.

  • Hollandse BiefstukR280

    Mushrooms, mustard and red wine reduction.

  • Pepper FlambéR280

    Creamy green and black peppercorn reduction.

    Likely dairy

  • Mushroom & Garlic FlambéR280

    Creamy mushroom and garlic reduction.

    Likely dairy

  • Lamb Loin Chops
  • Lamb Chops - Crumbed & Fried

    Likely gluten

  • Venison LoinR280

    Ask your waiter for the venison of the day.

  • Ostrich FilletR280
  • Greek Salad with Cauliflower & MushroomR280

    Traditional Greek salad, pan fried mushrooms, southern fried cauliflower, thin crispy fried onions & roasted vegetable with a Sriracha…

    Likely egg

Steaks

  • Ribeye

    Grilled with a basting sauce (not sweet) and not marinated.

  • Rump

    Grilled with a basting sauce (not sweet) and not marinated.

  • Sirloin

    Grilled with a basting sauce (not sweet) and not marinated.

  • FilletR230

    Grilled with a basting sauce (not sweet) and not marinated.

Best ribs in Cape Town

  • Pork Ribs (Half Portion)
  • Pork Ribs (Full Portion)
  • Beef Wagyu Back Ribs

    Topped with a chimichurri & herbed garlic butter.

    Likely dairy

Premium cuts - on the bone

  • Fillet on the Bone

    Speciality cut unique to Nelson's Eye. Subject to availability. Grilled with a basting sauce (not sweet) and not marinated.

  • Sirloin on the Bone

    Best served rare to medium rare. Speciality cut unique to Nelson's Eye. Subject to availability.

  • T-Bone

    Speciality cut unique to Nelson's Eye. Subject to availability.

  • Sirloin (Dry Aged)

    Speciality cut unique to Nelson's Eye. Subject to availability.

  • Tomahawk (Dry Aged)

    Speciality cut unique to Nelson's Eye. Subject to availability.

Sides

  • Steamed VegetablesR125
  • Roasted VegetablesR125
  • Fresh Golden Fried ChipsR40
  • Basmati Savoury RiceR40
  • Baked Potato with Butter or Sour CreamR50

    Likely dairy

  • House VegetablesR2

    Nominal fee of R10 per person.

Dessert menu

Desserts

  • SorbetR65

    100% gluten free & vegan. Ask your waiter for available flavours. Single scoop 65, double 130.

    Vegan

  • Malva PuddingR145

    A sweet baked pudding of South African origin, served hot, with a spongy caramelised texture in butterscotch sauce. Served with custard and…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Peppermint CrispR145

    A base of coconut tennis biscuit with a filling of cream, caramel dulce de leche & peppermint crisp chocolate.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • AffogatoR80
  • Ice Cream and Hot Chocolate SauceR120

    Scoops of creamy vanilla ice cream with a home-made salted dark chocolate sauce.

    Likely dairy

  • Crème BrûléeR160

    A simple & elegant baked egg custard with a thin brittle crust of caramelised sugar.

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • No-Bake CheesecakeR145

    A base of coconut tennis biscuit with a smooth, rich & tangy filling of cream cheese & whipped cream. Served with a creamy vanilla ice…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Cherry JubileeR145

    Scoops of creamy vanilla ice cream with flambéed cherries in a sweet brandy & cherry sauce with star anise.

    Likely dairy

  • Belgian Dark Chocolate Mousse TartR145

    Light, smooth & creamy dark chocolate mousse on top of a rich, buttery & fudgy brownie layer. Served with a creamy vanilla ice cream.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

What the menu saysSorbet is printed as "100% gluten free & vegan". No venue-wide coeliac or cross-contact statement is printed on either menu.
  • Sorbet is printed as "100% gluten free & vegan". No venue-wide coeliac or cross-contact statement is printed on either menu.

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address9 Hof Street
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · Steakhouse & grill
Phone+27 21 4232601
Websitenelsons-eye.co.za
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read7 Nov 2026 from nelsons-eye.co.za
Hours
  • Monday6pm–10:30pm
  • Tuesday6pm–10:30pm
  • Wednesday12pm–2:30pm, 6pm–10:30pm
  • Thursday12pm–2:30pm, 6pm–10:30pm
  • Friday12pm–2:30pm, 6pm–10:30pm
  • Saturday6pm–10:30pm
  • Sunday6pm–10:30pm
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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 Nelson's Eye Grill & Restaurant

Does Nelson's Eye Grill & Restaurant have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 7 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Nelson's Eye Grill & Restaurant coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Sorbet is printed as "100% gluten free & vegan".”. 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 Nelson's Eye Grill & Restaurant open?

Monday: 6pm–10:30pm. Tuesday: 6pm–10:30pm. Wednesday: 12pm–2:30pm, 6pm–10:30pm. Thursday: 12pm–2:30pm, 6pm–10:30pm. Friday: 12pm–2:30pm, 6pm–10:30pm. Saturday: 6pm–10:30pm. Sunday: 6pm–10:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Nelson's Eye Grill & Restaurant online?

Yes, through Book online: https://www.nelsons-eye.co.za/reservations/

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