The Brazen Head Big Bay

Restaurant · Steakhouse & grill · Pub & bistro4.0 (636 Google reviews)

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Breakfast

The Breako Menu

  • Mini BreakoR29

    1 fried egg, crispy bacon rashers, grilled tomato, fries & 1 slice of toast.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Breako BunR39

    Creamy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon rashers & grated cheddar cheese, loaded in a toasted sesame seed bun. Served with fries.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely sesame

  • Banting BreakoR59

    2 fried eggs, crispy bacon rashers, 100G beef patty & grilled tomato.

    Likely egg

  • Full BreakoR69

    2 fried eggs, crispy bacon rashers, 100g pork chippolatas, grilled tomato, mushrooms, fries and 2 slices of toast. Includes a complimentary…

    Likely glutenLikely egg

Lunch – Light Meal Specials

Light Meal Specials

  • Peri-Peri Chicken LiversR49

    Braised in peri peri sauce and cream. Served with slices of toasted garlic buttered baguette.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Tato SkinsR59

    Crispy potato skins, topped with two cheeses and crispy bacon. Served with sour cream and salsa.

    Likely dairy

  • Liver and OnionsR59

    Pan fried ox livers, onion and bacon in a rich brown gravy, served with champ.

  • Bunratty's Bangers & MashR59

    Three quality pork sausages on a mound of champ drizzled with gravy.

  • Fish and ChipsR69

    Tender fillet of hake deep fried in our signature beer batter till golden brown. Served with chips or a french salad and tartar sauce.…

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • NachosR69

    Crunchy corn chips topped with feta, mozzarella, cheddar, sliced jalapenos, salsa and sour cream served with guacamole.

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Steak Egg and ChipsR85

    200 grams prime rump steak topped with a fried egg and crispy chips.

    Likely egg

  • Beef & Guinness PieR99

    An Irish favourite. Tender beef cubes and fresh vegetables, slow cooked in a rich beef and Guinness stock and served with starch and a…

    Likely gluten

Brunch

Available daily until 12:00
  • Express BrunchR79

    2 eggs, 2 rashers bacon, grilled tomato and 2 slices of toast.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Farmstyle BrunchR109

    2 eggs, 4 rashers bacon, grilled tomato, chipolata sausages, grilled mushrooms and 2 slices of toast.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Brazen OmeletteR109

    A 3 egg omelette with bacon, grilled onion, tomato, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese served with 2 slices of toast. For vegetarian option…

    Vegetarian optionLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Bacon ToastieR99

    2 slices of toast topped with 6 rashers of bacon and 2 eggs or 6 rashers of bacon and cheddar cheese.

    Likely gluten

  • Vegetarian ToastieR89

    2 slices of toast topped with grilled tomato, mushrooms, feta cheese and olives.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

Food Menu (April 2026)

Starters

  • Peri-Peri Chicken LiversR89

    Braised in peri-peri sauce and cream. Served with slices of toasted garlic buttered baguette.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chicken WingsR109

    Flame grilled then basted in your choice of peri-peri or barbeque sauce.

  • Jalapeno PoppersR109

    Whole jalapenos stuffed with three cheeses, crumbed and deep fried. Served with a side of chilli mayo.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • HalloumiR129

    Fried or grilled halloumi served with lemon wedges and sweet chilli sauce.

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Carlow's Starter CalamariR129

    Tender calamari served grilled, fried or Cajun spiced. Include one of the following sauces tartar, lemon butter or garlic butter. Served…

    Likely shellfish

The Irish Boxty

  • Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken Livers BoxtyR139

    A traditional Irish potato pancake infused with spring onion (contains wheat). The boxty filled with creamy peri-peri chicken livers.…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Cajun Chicken BoxtyR139

    A traditional Irish potato pancake infused with spring onion (contains wheat). The boxty filled with Cajun spiced chicken breast, bacon…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Salads

  • Greek SaladR99

    Classic salad base (olive oil dressed mixed lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, green peppers, red onion and julienne carrot) topped with…

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Cajun Chicken SaladR149

    Classic salad base (olive oil dressed mixed lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, green peppers, red onion and julienne carrot) topped with…

    Likely dairy

  • Halloumi, Feta and PeppadewsR149

    Classic salad base (olive oil dressed mixed lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, green peppers, red onion and julienne carrot) topped with…

    VegetarianLikely dairy

Brazen Burgers

  • Plain Jane BurgerR139

    Served with toasted bun, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onion, sliced gherkin, mayonnaise and crispy chips. Char-grilled 200g A grade beef…

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Brazen Chicken BurgerR139

    Served with toasted bun, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onion, sliced gherkin, mayonnaise and crispy chips. A filleted chicken breast…

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Paddy's Cheese BurgerR149

    Served with toasted bun, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onion, sliced gherkin, mayonnaise and crispy chips. Char-grilled 200g A grade beef…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Bagun and Egg BurgerR169

    Served with toasted bun, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onion, sliced gherkin, mayonnaise and crispy chips. Char-grilled 200g A grade beef…

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Bagun and Cheddar BurgerR169

    Served with toasted bun, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onion, sliced gherkin, mayonnaise and crispy chips. Char-grilled 200g A grade beef…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Farmyard

  • Liam's Chicken SchnitzelR159

    Tender crumbed golden fried chicken breasts. Served with lemon wedges and one of our original sauces. Includes a complimentary Windhoek…

    Likely gluten

  • Finnbar's Famous Chicken FilletsR169

    Pan fried chicken breasts stuffed with garlic and herb butter, wrapped in bacon and smothered in our signature Tullamore D.E.W. Whiskey…

    Likely dairy

  • Fish and ChipsR139

    Tender fillet of hake deep fried in our signature beer batter till golden brown. Served with chips and tartar sauce. (Grilled option…

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Carlow's CalamariR189

    Tender calamari served grilled, fried or Cajun spiced. Include one of the following sauces tartar, lemon butter or garlic butter.

    Likely shellfish

Casseroles & Curries

  • Tullamore D.E.W. CoddleR159

    A hearty casserole of pork sausage, bacon and root vegetables finished off with a light Tullamore D.E.W. Whiskey sauce. Served with your…

  • O'Malley's OxtailR229

    Our famous oxtail simmered with root vegetables in a red wine jus. Served with your choice of Irish champ, chips or rice.

  • Legendary Irish StewR269

    A traditional Irish stew of slow cooked lamb with herbs and vegetables. Served with your choice of Irish champ, chips or rice.

  • Lamb CurryR269

    Tender lamb cooked in a fragrant curry sauce. Served with sambals and a crispy poppadom. Curry is available mild, medium or hot.

    Likely gluten

  • Braised Lamb Shank

    Spoon tender lamb shank simmered with root vegetables in a red wine jus. Served with your choice of Irish champ, chips or rice.

Savoury Pies

  • Creamy ColcannonR99

    Sautéed potato, cabbage, carrots and leeks finished off with a creamy sauce. Served with your choice of Irish champ, chips or rice.

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Chicken, Bacon and PeppadewR169

    Seasoned chicken breast and bacon finished off with a touch of cream, Peppadews and onions. Served with your choice of Irish champ, chips…

    Likely dairy

  • Beef and GuinnessR229

    An Irish favourite, tender beef cubes and fresh vegetables, slow cooked in a rich beef and Guinness stock and served with a complimentary…

    Likely gluten

From the Grill

  • RumpR189

    Char-grilled A grade beef. 200 gram - R189 | 300 gram - R229. Served with your choice of Irish champ, chips or rice. All weights quoted are…

  • T-Bone

    Char-grilled A grade beef - 500 gram. Served with your choice of Irish champ, chips or rice.

  • Leprechaun SteakR269

    300 gram prime rump steak topped with a mushroom sauce, crispy bacon and caramelised onions. Served with your choice of Irish champ, chips…

  • Pork RibsR229

    Prime rack, char-grilled and basted - 300 gram. Served with your choice of Irish champ, chips or rice.

  • Ribs & Chicken WingsR289

    300 gram pork rib strip and 4 flame grilled chicken wings, wings can be basted with BBQ or peri-peri at your request. Served with your…

  • Crumbed or Grilled Pork ChopsR209

    Two loin pork chops crumbed or grilled to perfection including your choice of a Flying Fish. Served with your choice of Irish champ, chips…

    Likely gluten

  • Eisbein

    Traditional crispy Eisbein served with sauerkraut and a honey mustard sauce.

Side Orders

  • Vegetable of the DayR39
  • Crumbed or Grilled Button MushroomsR79

    Likely gluten

  • Beer Battered Onion RingsR39

    Likely gluten

  • Garlic BaguetteR49

    Likely gluten

  • Garden SaladR39
  • Cheesy Garlic BaguetteR69

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Crispy ChipsR39

    Side R39 | Large R59

  • Original Sauce SelectionR35

    Cheese, Mushroom, Pepper, Garlic, Peri-Peri, Cheesy Jalapeno.

    Likely dairy

Famous Pub Platters

  • Spicy Chicken Wings PlatterR189

    Eight chicken wings char-grilled basted in peri-peri sauce served with onion rings, chips and a peri-peri sauce.

  • Mcbride's Mixed PlatterR199

    Crispy chipolatas, chicken strips, samosas, onion rings and chips with a mild mustard sauce.

    Likely gluten

  • Cahill's Chicken PlatterR219

    Crumbed chicken strips, chicken wings, onion rings, crumbed mushrooms and chips with a sweet chilli sauce.

    Likely gluten

  • Paddy's Slider PlatterR219

    Six mini burgers, three beef & mushroom sauce, three chicken & cheese sauce, served with onion rings.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pub PlatterR259

    Halloumi, crumbed mushrooms, jalapeno poppers and chips with a sweet chilli sauce.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Finnegan's Seafood PlatterR259

    Beer battered hake, crumbed squid heads, grilled calamari and chips with a tartar sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Kay Leigh's PlatterR289

    Halloumi, samosas, chicken wings, pork ribs and chips with a BBQ sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Dessert

  • Ice Cream and Bar One SauceR49

    Likely dairy

  • Malva PuddingR75

    Served with cream or ice cream.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Guinness Chocolate BrowniesR75

    Chocolate brownies infused with Guinness stout, served with cream or ice cream.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Kids menu

Kids

  • Hot Dog and ChipsR69
  • Chicken Strips and ChipsR79

    Likely gluten

  • Fish Fingers and ChipsR79

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Chicken Burger and ChipsR89

    Likely gluten

  • Beef Burger and ChipsR89

    Likely gluten

Catering menu

Catering: ordered ahead for groups, often priced per person. Not the restaurant's everyday menu.

Catering

  • Sandwich PlatterR550

    Assorted brown and white sandwiches with cold meats, cheese, chicken mayo, tuna & caper, egg & mayo. Cocktail tomatoes and pickles are…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Vegetarian PlatterR650

    Fried halloumi fingers, crumbed button mushrooms, jalapeno poppers, vegetable skewers, potato wedges and finished off with feta cheese…

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Slider Platter (24 Mini Burgers)R700

    6 Prego steak sliders, 6 chicken & cheese sliders, 6 beef & mushroom sliders and 6 battered hake and tartar sliders. Served with golden…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Chicken & Rib PlatterR800

    Crumbed chicken strips, peri-peri basted chicken wings, grilled chicken and bacon rounds, and cocktail pork ribs. Served with potato…

    Likely gluten

  • Chicken & Kebab PlatterR850

    Grilled chicken kebabs, beef kebabs, crumbed chicken strips and fried halloumi fingers served with golden fried onion rings. Sweet chilli…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Barbeque PlatterR900

    Cocktail meatballs, cocktail pork ribs, BBQ basted chicken wings, boerewors bites, pork chipolatas and crumbed mushrooms served with a BBQ…

    Likely gluten

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
AddressSeaside Village, Otto du Plessis Dr, Big Bay, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · Steakhouse & grill · Pub & bistro
Phone+27 21 215 1181
Websitebrazenhead.co.za
Google rating4.0 from 636 reviews
Menu read5 Nov 2026 from brazenhead.co.za
Hours
  • Monday11am–10pm
  • Tuesday11am–10pm
  • Wednesday11am–10pm
  • Thursday11am–11pm
  • Friday11am–midnight
  • Saturday11am–midnight
  • Sunday11am–10pm
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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 The Brazen Head Big Bay

Does The Brazen Head Big Bay 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 The Brazen Head Big Bay 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.

When is The Brazen Head Big Bay open?

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

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