Rockpool Cape Town

Café · Café & brunch4.3 (2,189 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free6 can be made gluten free on request

48 dishesmenu read 5 Novrockpoolct.co.za

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Breakfast

Saturdays & Sundays only, served until 11:45
  • Granola BowlR79

    Seasonal fruit, berry mojito compote & granola

  • V Avo SmashR120

    Ciabatta toast, smashed avo, mushrooms & poached eggs. Add bacon 42

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely egg

  • Beach BreakfastR125

    Eggs to your liking, bacon, grilled mushrooms, roasted tomatoes & toast. Add pork sausage 30, add avo 42

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • V Eggs FlorentineR135

    English muffin, wilted baby spinach, poached eggs & hollandaise sauce. Add bacon 42, add smoked salmon 55

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

All Day Menu

Breakfast

  • Breakfast BagelR95

    Sweet chilli & cream cheese topped with bacon & fresh rocket. Add egg 10

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Salmon BagelR105

    Cream cheese, smoked salmon trout, deep fried capers & rocket

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

Burgers

  • CheeseburgerR149

    Garnish with sliced cheddar cheese

    Likely dairy

  • RP Bash BurgerR152

    Garnish, smashed patties, processed cheese & tōgarashi mayo

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Smashed Avo BurgerR155

    Garnish, smashed avo & fresh coriander

    Vegan option

  • Grilled Chicken Caesar BurgerR155

    Grilled chicken, cos lettuce, streaky bacon, parmesan & caesar dressing. Add poached egg 10

    Likely dairy

  • Hake BurgerR179

    Tempura battered hake, rocket, pickled onion, sesame seeds & miso mayo

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soyLikely sesameLikely fish

Tapas and Sharing

  • V Hand Cut FriesR38

    BBQ spice 38; with aioli (roasted garlic mayo) 45

    Vegetarian

  • V Grilled Mielie RibletsR85

    Miso, soy, butter

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely soy

  • V Jalapeño PoppersR99

    Cream cheese & cheddar

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • V Mini NachosR105

    Santa Anna corn chips with salsa, jalapeños, cheese, crème fraiche, guacamole, chopped coriander & diced onion. Add half bacon/chicken 22

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Hake BitesR115

    Deep fried, served with garlic aioli

    Likely eggLikely fish

  • Loaded FriesR169

    BBQ pulled chicken, crispy bacon bits, jalapeño, sweet chilli, kewpie mayo, parmesan & spring onion

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Skirt Steak 250gR199

    Grilled medium-rare with your choice of sauce. Mushroom & Parmesan: creamy mushroom, parmesan & fresh thyme. Signature Chimichurri…

    Likely dairy

  • Crispy CalamariR209

    Cajun dusted Patagonian calamari, deep fried, served with tartar sauce

    Likely shellfish

Café Style

  • V+ Falafel WrapR105

    Chickpea falafel balls, hummus, fresh tomato, vegan mayo & pickled onion

    VeganLikely glutenLikely sesame

  • Club SandwichR109

    Chicken, streaky bacon, lettuce, fresh tomato with a jalapeño, coriander & lime dressing

    Likely gluten

  • Crumbed Chicken TendersR95

    Small with chips & sweet chilli sauce 95; large with chips & sweet chilli sauce 145

    Likely gluten

  • Argentinian BowlR119

    Chicken, corn, brown rice, sautéed red onion & red peppers, black beans with a jalapeño, coriander & lime dressing

  • Chicken & Avo WrapR139

    Chicken breast, avo, lettuce, carrot, tomato, cucumber, cabbage & lemon mayo. Add feta 33

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Chicken Schnitzel CaesarR138

    Crumbed Caesar chicken fillet topped with cos, croutons, caesar dressing, grana padano shavings & a poached egg

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Chicken Schnitzel with ChipsR155

    Crumbed chicken fillet, chips & mushroom sauce

    Likely gluten

  • Nachos GrandeR176

    Santa Anna corn chips with salsa, jalapeños, cheese, crème fraiche, guacamole, chopped coriander & diced onion. Add chicken / bacon 42

    Likely dairy

Seafood

  • Full Pint Tempura PrawnsR179

    Tempura battered prawns served with miso mayo

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soyLikely shellfish

  • Fish & ChipsR185

    Craft beer battered hake

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Grilled Hake & SaladR235

    Seasoned grilled hake & a fresh garden salad

    Likely fish

  • Calamari & ChipsR239

    Cajun dusted Patagonian calamari, grilled or fried

    Likely shellfish

  • Hake & Calamari ComboR259

    Cajun dusted Patagonian calamari grilled or fried & choice of grilled or craft beer battered hake

    Likely glutenLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Frutti di Mare Platter for OneR269

    Beer battered hake, tempura prawns, fried Patagonian calamari, chips served with tar-tar & miso mayo

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soyLikely shellfishLikely fish

Pizza

  • V Spicy Honey & Feta FocacciaR85

    Infused honey, garlic, feta & spring onion

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • V MargheritaR98

    Tomato, mozzarella & origanum

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Hawaiian PizzaR149

    Mozzarella, ham & pineapple

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • PompeiiR152

    BBQ chicken, mozzarella, peppadew, smokeynaise, spring onions & peach slice

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • La VieR170

    Bacon, feta, mozzarella & avo

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Prego ChickenR175

    Spicy chicken, mozzarella, onion marmalade, cherry tomatoes, prego sauce & fresh rocket

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • PepperoniR189

    Salami, mushrooms, feta, mozzarella, olives, spinach & sundried tomatoes

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

Salads

  • V Classic CaesarR89

    Cos, croutons, egg & parmesan with caesar dressing. Add anchovies 33, add avo / chicken / bacon 42

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • V GreekR98

    Cucumber, onions, tomatoes, feta, origanum & olives with Greek dressing

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Buddha BowlR150

    Su-miso sticky chicken, rice, humus, flamed baby corn, red cabbage, carrots & roasted butternut. Add avo 42

  • Salmon BowlR179

    Smoked salmon, rocket, avo, pickled red onion topped with miso mayo, mixed seeds, deep-fried capers, carrots, red cabbage & tomatoes

    Likely eggLikely soyLikely fish

  • Crispy Calamari SaladR199

    Patagonian calamari, avo, leaves, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, spring onion & pickled ginger with soy vinaigrette

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

Dessert Menu

Desserts

  • Passion Fruit MousseR79

    Passion fruit, cream, sweet milk, lime & vanilla ice-cream

    Likely dairy

  • Chocolate Mud PieR82

    Chocolate mud pie with butterscotch sauce & vanilla ice cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Aperol TiramisuR95

    Aperol spritz infused tiramisu with mascarpone & fresh cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

The menu’s own key: V vegetarian · V+ plant-based

What the menu saysAll products are prepared in a kitchen where nuts & allergens are present.
  • All products are prepared in a kitchen where nuts & allergens are present.

Good to know

Restaurant

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

Facts

FactDetail
Address205 Beach Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
AreaCape Town
KindCafé · Café & brunch
Phone+27 21 433 1530
Websiterockpoolct.co.za
BookingOnline through Book online
Google rating4.3 from 2,189 reviews
Menu read5 Nov 2026 from rockpoolct.co.za
Hours
  • Monday11am–11pm
  • Tuesday11am–11pm
  • Wednesday11am–11pm
  • Thursday11am–11pm
  • Friday11am–11pm
  • Saturday9am–11pm
  • Sunday9am–11pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

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 Rockpool Cape Town

Does Rockpool Cape Town have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 6 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 5 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Rockpool Cape Town coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “All products are prepared in a kitchen where nuts & allergens are present.”. 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.

What can be made gluten free at Rockpool Cape Town?

V Margherita (Gluten free base +50); Hawaiian Pizza (Gluten free base +50); Pompeii (Gluten free base +50); La Vie (Gluten free base +50); Prego Chicken (Gluten free base +50); Pepperoni (Gluten free base +50).

When is Rockpool Cape Town open?

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

Can I book Rockpool Cape Town online?

Yes, through Book online: https://www.rockpoolct.co.za/make-a-booking/

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