The Press Bar & Grill

Restaurant · Spanish · Steakhouse & grill4.4 (836 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free

50 dishesmenu read 7 Novthepressbar.co.za

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Burgers + Pregos

  • Simple SimonR155

    180g flame-grilled beef patty with lettuce, tomato, onion and basting.

  • The All AmericanR185

    180g flame-grilled beef patty with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and 1000 Island dressing.

  • The PortugueseR185

    180g flame-grilled beef patty with caramelised onion, jalapeño relish, rocket and red pepper mayo.

    Likely egg

  • The Mother HenR265

    Crumbed chicken fillet, beer battered onion rings and rocket, with spicy cayenne mayo.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • No Mistake Prego RollR210

    150g prego steak with caramelised onion, jalapeño relish, rocket and red pepper mayo.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • The BoratR185

    Vegan 'beef' patty with your choice of Simple Simon, Portuguese or All American toppings.

    Vegetarian

  • No Fowl PlayR190

    Crumbed 'chicken' patty with your choice of Simple Simon, Portuguese or All American topping.

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Mary's French DipR250

    180g pulled lamb with red onion, roasted peppers, rocket, mint mayo, crispy onions and lamb jus for dipping.

    Likely egg

Tapas + Starters

  • Curried Veg SamoosasR85

    Curried veg samoosas with sweet chilli dipping sauce and red pepper mayo.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely egg

  • Jalapeño PoppersR85

    Stuffed and crumbed pickled jalapeños, fried and served with a spicy tomato relish.

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Mezze Platter (Sharing Portion)R195

    Falafel, hummus, tehina, matbucha, olives, spiced pickled carrots, tapenade, beetroot dip and toasted pita.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely sesame

  • Hummus Plate (Sharing Portion)R150

    Falafel, hummus, tehina, caramelised onion, fried mushrooms and crispy wrap wedges.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely sesame

  • Dirty Fries (Sharing Portion)R145

    Hot fries loaded with pulled beef, BBQ sauce, garlic aioli, chipotle mayo, pickled red onion and candied jalapeños.

    Likely egg

  • Beer-Battered Onion Rings (V)R75

    Served with 1000 Island dressing.

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Moroccan CigarsR105

    Moroccan spiced mince wrapped in phyllo, deep fried and served with tehina.

    Likely gluten

  • Mushroom Risotto BallsR75

    Served with chipotle mayo.

    VegetarianLikely egg

Hearty + Delicious

  • Ribeye SteakR200

    Aged and flame-grilled with our in-house rub or basting on request. Served with fries, salad or pan seared veg.

  • Lamb Ribs

    Lamb ribs served with fries, salad or pan seared veg.

  • WingsR225

    Nine chicken wings served hot, mild or BBQ.

  • Crumbed Chicken SchnitzelR260

    Fried until golden and served with garlic aioli.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Chicken ShishlikR265

    Two flame-grilled deboned thighs marinated in authentic Middle Eastern spices.

  • Seared Salmon 200g

    Served your way, with fries and veg.

    Likely fish

  • Seared Tuna 300g

    Subject to availability, with fries and veg.

    Likely fish

  • Sharing Platter

    500g flat steak, 4 shishlik, 4 chops, 750g lamb ribs, chips, veg, chimichurri and spicy mayo.

    Likely egg

  • Sliced Flat Steak 500g

    Aged and flame-grilled with our in-house rub or basting on request. Served with fries, salad or pan seared veg.

  • Chinese Chicken StirfryR255

    Stir-fried fresh veg and filleted chicken in a ginger, sesame and soy marinade, served with noodles.

    Likely glutenLikely soyLikely sesame

Sweet + Soulful

  • Ice Cream & Chocolate SauceR80

    Likely dairy

  • Apple Pie NachosR105

    Cinnamon sugar dusted nachos topped with warm apple pie filling, ice cream and drizzled with chocolate.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chocolate FondantR105

    Decadent dark chocolate cake with a molten centre, served with ice cream.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Menu (website)

Bright + Early served until 1pm; Light + Lunchy until 3pm; other sections not timed

Bright + Early

  • Loaded Hash BrownsR130

    Two hash browns, smashed avo, pickled onions, scrambled eggs and tomato.

    Likely egg

  • Fancy Fresh ToastR105

    Corn flake coating, cinnamon sugar and syrup.

    Likely gluten

  • The Full BreakfastR155

    Two fried eggs, brisket, grilled tomato, sautéed mushrooms, beef sausage and two slices of toast.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Big Breakfast WrapR140

    Scrambled eggs, rocket, basil pesto, grilled marrows, tomato and caramelised onion.

    Likely glutenLikely nutsLikely egg

Light + Lunchy

  • Falafel WrapR130

    Crunchy falafel, hummus, tehina, shredded greens and pickled brinjal. Side of fries or slaw. Chilli for the brave.

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

  • Chicken Schwarma WrapR185

    Spiced chicken, hummus, tehina, shredded greens and chopped salad. Side of fries or slaw. Chilli for the brave.

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

  • Smoked Salmon WrapR185

    Smoked salmon, rocket, greens, onions, capers and dill mayo. Side of chips or slaw.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Power BowlR145

    Bulgar wheat, pan-seared veg, rocket, seeds and tehina dressing.

    Likely gluten

  • La Tribune Nicoise (Tuna)R155

    Mixed greens, boiled egg, green beans, olives, baby potatoes, tomatoes, onion, croutons and tuna.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • La Tribune Nicoise (Chicken)R170

    Mixed greens, boiled egg, green beans, olives, baby potatoes, tomatoes, onion, croutons and chicken.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Chinese Chicken SaladR210

    Shredded cabbage, julienne carrots, baby spinach, seeds, avo, sliced chicken and ginger soy dressing.

    Likely glutenLikely soy

Starters + Snacks

  • Moroccan CigarsR115

    Phyllo cigars, spiced mince, tehina.

    Likely gluten

  • Mezze Platter (Sharing Portion)R195

    Hummus, tehina, matbucha, olives, spiced pickled carrots, tapenade, beetroot dip, falafel and toasted pita.

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

  • Hummus Plate (Sharing Portion)R150

    Falafel, hummus, tehina, caramelised onion, mushrooms and crispy wrap wedges.

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

Hearty + Delicious

  • Chicken SchnitzelR265

    Super crunchy and tender with garlic aioli. Choose 1 side.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Salmon or TunaR300

    Seared, juicy salmon or tuna. Choose 2 sides.

    Likely fish

  • Ribs 500g

    Aged. Basted. Flame-grilled. Decadent. Choose 1 side.

  • Ribeye Steak 200g

    Aged. Basted. Flame-grilled. Decadent. Choose 1 side.

Burgers + Pregos

  • The Portuguese (As a Prego Steak Roll)R210

    Caramelised onion, jalapeño relish, rocket and red pepper mayo on a prego steak roll.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Veggie 'Beef' BurgerR185

    Vegetarian 'beef' burger; make it veg with Simple Simon, Portuguese, All American or Mother Hen toppings. Prices vary by toppings.

    Vegetarian

  • Veggie 'Chicken' BurgerR190

    Vegetarian 'chicken' burger; make it veg with Simple Simon, Portuguese, All American or Mother Hen toppings. Prices vary by toppings.

    Vegetarian

What the menu saysWE ARE NOT ALLERGEN FREE (printed on the full menu).
  • WE ARE NOT ALLERGEN FREE (printed on the full menu).

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
AddressLaughtons Building, 299 Main Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · Spanish · Steakhouse & grill · Pub & bistro
Phone+27 21 434 7724
Websitethepressbar.co.za
Google rating4.4 from 836 reviews
Menu read7 Nov 2026 from thepressbar.co.za
Hours
  • Monday10:30am–10:30pm
  • Tuesday10:30am–10:30pm
  • Wednesday10:30am–10:30pm
  • Thursday10:30am–10:30pm
  • Friday8:15am–3pm
  • Saturday6:45pm–midnight
  • Sunday10am–10:30pm
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 The Press Bar & Grill

Does The Press Bar & Grill 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 The Press Bar & Grill coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “WE ARE NOT ALLERGEN FREE (printed on the full menu).”. 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 Press Bar & Grill open?

Monday: 10:30am–10:30pm. Tuesday: 10:30am–10:30pm. Wednesday: 10:30am–10:30pm. Thursday: 10:30am–10:30pm. Friday: 8:15am–3pm. Saturday: 6:45pm–midnight. Sunday: 10am–10:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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