The Thirsty Oyster

Restaurant · Seafood

No dishes marked gluten free

87 dishesmenu read 5 Novthethirstyoyster.co.za

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Same menu as Thirsty Oyster Tavern, read once for every branch.

Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.

Main menu (website)

Starters

  • Oyster ShotsR49

    Russian – vodka; Mexican – tequila

  • Fresh West Coast OystersR29

    Top with red onion vinaigrette. Some oysters may have a creamy texture due to warmer water conditions

    Likely shellfish

  • Fresh Mussels in the ShellR72

    Creamy garlic / garlic butter / marinara sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Smoked Cape Snoek PâtéR70

    Melba toast and apricot preserve

    Likely gluten

  • Calamari StripsR79

    Pan fried, garlic butter or lemon butter

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • EscargotR82

    Creamy garlic sauce or garlic butter

    Likely dairy

  • HalloumiR75

    Sweet chilli, lemon wedge

    Likely dairy

  • Halloumi & MushroomR87

    Sweet chilli, lemon wedge

    Likely dairy

Fresh Salad

  • Greek Style SaladR82

    Feta, olives, leafy greens, tomato, cucumber, onion

    Likely dairy

  • Grilled Cajun Chicken SaladR130

    On leafy greens, feta, olives, peppadews

    Likely dairy

  • Grilled Cajun Calamari SaladR159

    On leafy greens, feta, olives, peppadews

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Grilled Prawn SaladR182

    Drizzled with herb and garlic yoghurt dressing on leafy greens, cucumber, onion

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • CapreseR89

    Skewered bocconcini mozzarella balls, fresh tomato, basil pesto

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Beetroot & Bocconcini MozzarellaR96

    Infused with raspberry vinaigrette, leafy greens, topped with toasted pumpkin seeds, drizzled with a citrus cilantro dressing

    Likely dairy

  • Biltong & Blue CheeseR148

    Crumbed blue cheese, freshly sliced biltong, peppadews, leafy greens

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

On the Side

  • Mixed VegR42
  • Green Salad or ChipsR39

Build Your Own Platter

  • PrawnsR130

    Likely shellfish

  • Calamari StripsR68

    Likely shellfish

  • Spicy Crumbed Chicken WingletsR68

    Likely gluten

  • Crumbed Chicken StripsR68

    Likely gluten

  • Grilled Bacon Wrapped JalapeñosR55
  • Beef SamoosaR40
  • Cheese-Corn SamoosaR40

    Likely dairy

  • Crumbed MushroomsR45

    Likely gluten

  • Beer Battered Onion RingsR36

    Likely gluten

Fish & Shellfish

  • Linefish

    Daily variety available

    Likely fish

  • Espetada Butterfish or Kingklip

    On a hanging skewer, flame grilled and basted with our own special basting

    Likely fish

  • HakeR139

    Pan grilled (NOT deep fried), lightly seasoned, tartare sauce or lemon or garlic butter

    Likely fish

  • Fresh Mussels in the ShellR155

    If it's not fresh, it's not available. Garlic butter or creamy garlic or marinara sauce, with a bread basket

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Calamari StripsR165

    Pan grilled, light crumbed seasoning, lemon or garlic butter or tartare sauce

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Patagonian Calamari

    Pan fried, lightly cajun spiced, drizzled with lemon butter, dollop of rich tomato relish

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Prawn and Chicken CurryR215

    Mild Indian spices and creamy coconut tomato with rice

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Grilled Prawns

    On a bed of rice, lemon butter, garlic butter, peri-peri sauce or spice it up Cajun style

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Crayfish (Rock Lobster)

    Seasonal, pan grilled, with lemon butter, chips or rice

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

Pan Combos

  • Pan o' Prawns

    A whole lot of them, rice, chips, lemon butter, garlic butter, peri-peri sauce

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Pot o' Mussels

    If it's not fresh, it's not available. Fresh mussels with creamy garlic / garlic butter / marinara sauce, served with a bread basket

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Solo DiveR278

    Fresh mussels in shell (W/A) with creamy garlic / garlic butter / marinara; pan fried calamari strips; prawns (med); rice, chips and choice…

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Deep Sea Odyssey (2 Can Share)

    Fresh mussels in shell (W/A) with creamy garlic / garlic butter / marinara; pan fried calamari strips; prawns (med); line fish (only…

    Likely glutenLikely shellfishLikely fish

Skillet & Grill

  • Portuguese Style Peri-Peri ChickenR189

    Tavern speciality. Marinated, flame grilled, served with our own made Thirsty Chilli Sauce (no sharing as half portion available)

  • Chicken SchnitzelR152

    We prepare our own. Topped with cheese, mushroom or pepper sauce

    Likely gluten

  • Rump Steak 300gR169

    Matured, flame grilled, with our own made basting sauce

  • Pork Neck or Rump EspetadaR162

    On a hanging skewer, flame grilled and basted with our own special basting

  • Pork Belly RibsR218

    Flame grilled with our special basting sauce

  • Vegetable & Red Kidney Bean MedleyR145

    Fresh vegetables and red kidney beans, mild Indian spices, creamy coconut tomato base, with rice

Light Tackle, Platters & Burgers

  • Chicken LiversR79

    Peri peri or prego or BBQ, rice or chips

  • Chicken PitaR95

    Spicy Portuguese or basil chicken strips, lettuce, red pepper in a crispy pita pocket

    Likely gluten

  • Crumbed Chicken Strips BasketR95

    Chips or salad, sweet chilli or BBQ sauce

    Likely gluten

  • Spicy Crumbed Chicken Winglet BasketR95

    Chips or salad, sweet chilli or BBQ sauce

    Likely gluten

  • Sailor's Variety BasketR170

    Crumbed chicken strips, cheese-corn spring rolls, beef samoosas, chips or salad, sweet chilli or BBQ sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pita & Humus PlatterR159

    Pita, humus, tzatziki, peppadews, feta, olives, cucumber, beetroot infused with raspberry vinaigrette

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Crew BurgerR95

    Beef, chicken or veggie burgers, served with chips or salad

    Vegetarian optionLikely gluten

  • Cheese BurgerR99

    Beef, chicken or veggie burgers, served with chips or salad. Topped with cheddar cheese

    Vegetarian optionLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chilli BurgerR119

    Beef, chicken or veggie burgers, served with chips or salad. Topped with sauce

    Vegetarian optionLikely gluten

  • Two Cheese Chilli Bacon BurgerR138

    Beef, chicken or veggie burgers, served with chips or salad. Topped with feta and cheddar cheese, bacon and chilli

    Vegetarian optionLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Bacon & Guacamole BurgerR128

    Beef, chicken or veggie burgers, served with chips or salad. Topped with bacon and a dollop of guacamole

    Vegetarian optionLikely gluten

  • Prego Steak RollR99

    Likely gluten

Sweet Temptations for all Seasons

  • Malva PuddingR75

    A traditional South African dessert freshly baked, topped with custard

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Chocolate Mmmmousse Biscuit StackR60

    Likely gluten

  • Vanilla Ice Cream and Chocolate SauceR42

    Likely dairy

  • AffogatoR48

    Espresso over vanilla ice cream

    Likely dairy

Main menu (printed PDF)

Burgers

  • Crew BurgerR99

    Beef, chicken or veggie, served with chips or salad

    Vegetarian option

  • Cheese BurgerR110

    Beef, chicken or veggie, served with chips or salad. Topped with cheddar cheese

    Vegetarian optionLikely dairy

  • Chilli BurgerR135

    Beef, chicken or veggie, served with chips or salad. Topped with Thirsty Sauce

    Vegetarian option

  • Two Cheese Chilli Bacon BurgerR165

    Beef, chicken or veggie, served with chips or salad. Topped with feta, cheddar, bacon and chilli

    Vegetarian optionLikely dairy

  • Bacon & Guacamole BurgerR160

    Beef, chicken or veggie, served with chips or salad. Topped with bacon and a dollop of guacamole

    Vegetarian option

  • Prego Steak RollR105

    Mild

    Likely gluten

Sides

  • Mixed Veg or CouscousR50

Fresh Salads

  • Grilled Cajun Chicken SaladR150

    Leafy greens, feta, olives, peppadews

    Likely dairy

  • Grilled Cajun Calamari SaladR175

    Leafy greens, feta, olives, peppadews

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Couscous SaladR99

    Oven roasted vegetables and feta

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Light Tackle

  • Spinach & Feta QuicheR99

    With salad

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Chicken LiversR99

    Peri peri or prego or BBQ, with rice or chips

  • Chicken PitaR99

    Spicy Portuguese or lemon & herb, lettuce, peppers in a crispy pita pocket

    Likely gluten

  • Beef PitaR99

    Prego sauce, lettuce, peppers in a crispy pita pocket

    Likely gluten

  • Crumbed Chicken BasketR99

    Chips or salad, sweet chilli or BBQ sauce

    Likely gluten

  • Fish CakesR99

    Chips or salad, tartare sauce

    Likely fish

Fish & Shellfish

  • Deboned Chicken Thighs SkewerR180

    Lemon and herb or peri peri. Half portion R105

  • Fish & ChipsR165

    A firm favourite! Pan grilled (NOT deep fried), lightly seasoned, tartare sauce or lemon or garlic butter

    Likely fish

  • Prawn & Chicken CurryR250

    Mild Indian spices and creamy coconut tomato base with rice

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

Pan Combos

  • Deep Sea Odyssey

    Fresh mussels in shell (W/A) with creamy garlic, garlic butter, marinara; pan fried calamari strips; medium prawns; selected line fish…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfishLikely fish

Skillet & Grill

  • Portuguese Style Peri Peri ChickenR215

    Tavern speciality. Marinated, flame grilled, as tasty as in the 'good old Lourenço Marques', served with our own Thirsty Chilli Sauce

  • Chicken Noodle Stir FryR160

    Noodle in soya sauce and peanut oil, chicken and vegetables

    Likely glutenLikely nutsLikely soy

  • Prawn Noodle Stir FryR185

    Noodle in soya sauce and peanut oil, prawns and vegetables

    Likely glutenLikely nutsLikely soyLikely shellfish

  • RibsR128

    Pork ribs (approx. 400g), flame grilled with our special basting sauce

Desserts

  • Chocolate MmmmmmouseR70
  • Vanilla Ice Cream & Chocolate SauceR50

    Likely dairy

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address, Western Cape
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · Seafood
Websitethethirstyoyster.co.za
Menu read5 Nov 2026 from thethirstyoyster.co.za
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 Thirsty Oyster

Does The Thirsty Oyster 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 Thirsty Oyster 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.

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