These are the Thursday food specials we know about in Cape Town. Specials that run only on Thursdays come first, if there are any, then the ones that also run on other days. Every day specials are in a short list at the bottom, and each one links to its full details. We check every special on the venue's own website, and the list updates daily as deals start and end.
Prices and times change without much warning, so check with the venue before you go, especially for set menus and anything you need to book.
At a glance
31
| # | Name | Area | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blowfish Restaurant | Bloubergstrand / Table View / Sunningdale / Parklands | Half kg prawns with garlic beurre blanc and chips, R160 |
| 2 | Bo-Vine In The City | City Centre / CBD / Gardens / Observatory | First Thursdays dinner with premium steaks and local wines |
| 3 | Burger & Lobster | Cape Town City Centre | The 99 Smash, an Oklahoma onion style beef smash burger for R99. |
| 4 | Cellar Collective Wine Bar | City Centre / CBD / Gardens / Observatory | The Exclusive Combo for R200 |
| 5 | Clay Cafe in the City | City Centre / CBD / Gardens / Observatory | Thirsty Thursday special: R60 tapas with ceramic discounts |
| 6 | Hudsons Gardens | City Centre / CBD / Gardens / Observatory | Live DJ and drink specials on First Thursdays |
| 7 | Cafe Extrablatt | City Centre / CBD / Gardens / Observatory | R95 seasonal lunch specials on weekdays |
| 8 | Cafe Extrablatt | City Centre / CBD / Gardens / Observatory | R99 set menu weekday lunches at Cafe Extrablatt |
| 9 | Den Anker | V&A Waterfront | Braai Platter for the table at R980, with two glasses of wine |
| 10 | Mythos V&A | V&A Waterfront | A lunch set menu for R115 with a choice of dishes and chips |
| 11 | Mythos V&A | V&A Waterfront | Prawn Mania: 12 medium prawns with a side of your choice for R149 |
| 12 | The Hussar Grill Stellenbosch | Stellenbosch | Any 2 courses for R199 per person |
| 13 | Tiger's Milk V&A | V&A Waterfront | Discounted lunch at Tiger's Milk V&A |
| 14 | Yatai Japanese | City Centre / CBD / Gardens / Observatory | Lunchtime sushi bento with 20 pieces, R199 |
| 15 | Arnolds on Kloof | City Centre / CBD / Gardens / Observatory | The legendary all-day breakfast. |
| 16 | Arnolds on Kloof | City Centre / CBD / Gardens / Observatory | Early Bird Breakfast at Arnolds on Kloof |
| 17 | Beerhouse Long Street | City Centre / CBD / Gardens / Observatory | Daily food specials at Beerhouse Long Street |
| 18 | Bertha's Restaurant | Muizenberg / Kalk Bay / Fish Hoek / Noordhoek / Simon's Town | Bacon & Egg Buttie for R45 |
| 19 | Bertha's Restaurant | Muizenberg / Kalk Bay / Fish Hoek / Noordhoek / Simon's Town | Bertha's Combo for R279 |
| 20 | Bertha's Restaurant | Muizenberg / Kalk Bay / Fish Hoek / Noordhoek / Simon's Town | Spatchcock chicken special for R189 |
| 21 | Blowfish Restaurant | Bloubergstrand / Table View / Sunningdale / Parklands | Sushi and wine pairing for R250 |
| 22 | Burger & Lobster | Cape Town City Centre | The All Rounder Summer Special for R289 |
| 23 | Cellar Collective Wine Bar | City Centre / CBD / Gardens / Observatory | 30% discount on take-away orders |
| 24 | Col'Cacchio Tyger Valley | Bellville / Tyger Valley / Durbanville / Northern Suburbs | A free Bambini meal with any standard pizza, pasta or salad |
| 25 | Iron Steak and Bar | City Centre / CBD / Gardens / Observatory | Summer Special bundle for R265 |
| 26 | Mitchell's Ale House | V&A Waterfront, Cape Town | Steak & Ale Pie at R159 |
| 27 | Mitchell's Scottish Ale House | V&A Waterfront | The South African for R169 |
| 28 | Scala Pasta / Bar | City Centre / CBD / Gardens / Observatory | R79 cicchetti during Aperitivo Hour |
| 29 | Scala Pasta Bar | City Centre / CBD / Gardens / Observatory | R79 cicchetti during Aperitivo Hour drinks deals |
| 30 | The Peach Tree Restaurant – Cullinan Hotel | City Centre / CBD / Gardens / Observatory | Shisa Nyama & Beer Special |
| 31 | Upper Quay, Waterfront | V&A Waterfront | Fresh prawns on special |
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Only on Thursday
Blowfish Restaurant
Half kilo of prawns and beurre blanc
- Location
- Blowfish Restaurant | Beach Rd, Bloubergstrand, Cape Town
- Special
- Half kg prawns with garlic beurre blanc and chips, R160
- When
- Every Thursday
All day - Contact details
- +27218637965
- Note
- Every Thursday, all day. Dine-in only.
Half a kilogram of prawns comes with garlic beurre blanc and hand-cut chips on the side.
Bo-Vine In The City
Dinner and a DJ on First Thursdays
- Location
- Bo-Vine In The City | Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town
- Special
- First Thursdays dinner with premium steaks and local wines
- When
- First Thursday of the month
Dinner - Contact details
- 021 203 5800
- Note
- Monthly event, Thursday evenings from 6pm.
First Thursdays fills the city with art and culture after dark. Dinner pairs premium steaks with local wines, and a resident DJ plays through the evening.
Burger & Lobster
Double smash burger for R99 on Thursdays
- Location
- Burger & Lobster | Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town
- Special
- The 99 Smash, an Oklahoma onion style beef smash burger for R99.
- When
- Every Thursday
All day - Note
- Thursdays only, available from 12pm. Limited to 100 burgers. Ts&Cs apply.
The Oklahoma onion style beef smash burger comes as a double patty with American cheese.
Cellar Collective Wine Bar
Two dishes plus a glass of wine
- Location
- Cellar Collective Wine Bar | Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town
- Special
- The Exclusive Combo for R200
- When
- Every Thursday
All day - Contact details
- +27 82 399 7862
- Note
- Available all day on Thursdays. Book via WhatsApp.
This mid-week bundle gives you two dishes and one glass of premium wine.
Clay Cafe in the City
R60 tapas on First Thursday
- Location
- Clay Cafe in the City | Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town
- Special
- Thirsty Thursday special: R60 tapas with ceramic discounts
- When
- First Thursday of the month
Dinner - Note
- Thursdays, 4pm to 7pm. Live music starts at 7pm. Bring your own wine, maximum two bottles per table.
The Thirsty Thursday special is R60 tapas, with discounts on the ceramics too. Live music is part of the evening.
Hudsons Gardens
First Thursdays, from 20:00
- Location
- Hudsons Gardens | 22 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town
- Special
- Live DJ and drink specials on First Thursdays
- When
- First Thursday of the month
Dinner - Note
- Every first Thursday from 20:00.
A DJ plays while drink specials run at the bar.
Also on Thursday
Cafe Extrablatt
Weekday lunches at R95
- Location
- Cafe Extrablatt | Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town
- Special
- R95 seasonal lunch specials on weekdays
- When
- Weekdays
Lunch - Contact details
- 021 434 3759
- Note
- Weekdays only, not valid on Public Holidays or Cape Town Event Days.
Seasonal lunch specials are priced at R95 each, with the menu changing through the year.
Cafe Extrablatt
Weekday lunches, set price
- Location
- Cafe Extrablatt | Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town
- Special
- R99 set menu weekday lunches at Cafe Extrablatt
- When
- Weekdays
Lunch - Contact details
- 021 434 3759
- Note
- Valid Monday to Friday, 12:30 to 14:00. Not available on Cape Town Event Days or public holidays.
The weekday lunch special is a set menu priced at R99.
Den Anker
A full braai on one platter
- Location
- Den Anker | Pierhead, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
- Special
- Braai Platter for the table at R980, with two glasses of wine
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
All day - Contact details
- +27214191367
- Note
- Available Tuesday to Sunday, all day.
This sharing platter brings Karoo lamb chops, boerewors, de-boned chicken thighs, a beef picanha skewer, snoek parcel, grilled prawns, a noodle saute and two salads to the table. It comes with two glasses of wine.
Mythos V&A
Weekday lunch set menu for R115
- Location
- Mythos V&A | Victoria Wharf, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
- Special
- A lunch set menu for R115 with a choice of dishes and chips
- When
- Weekdays
Lunch - Contact details
- +27871474615
- Note
- Mondays to Fridays, lunch only. Sit-down only, no delivery or takeaway. Excludes public holidays. Not at Mythos Sun City. Ts & Cs apply.
Choose from a half baby chicken, hake, a 200g rump, 6 medium prawns, a chicken or beef pita or a grilled chicken breast, each served with chips.
Mythos V&A
12 prawns and a side, R149
- Location
- Mythos V&A | Victoria Wharf, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
- Special
- Prawn Mania: 12 medium prawns with a side of your choice for R149
- When
- Monday to Thursday
All day - Contact details
- +27871474615
- Note
- Available Mondays to Thursdays, all day. Sit-down only, no delivery or takeaway. Terms and conditions apply.
Prawn Mania gives you 12 medium prawns with a side of your choice. Swap the side for a salad for R10 more, or add a glass of Boschendal wine for R38.
The Hussar Grill Stellenbosch
Seasonal lunch special
- Location
- The Hussar Grill Stellenbosch | Stellenbosch
- Special
- Any 2 courses for R199 per person
- When
- Monday to Saturday
Lunch - Note
- Available Monday to Saturday at lunch. Eat-in only. Valid for a limited time only. Ts & Cs apply.
Any two courses from the set menu, one price per person.
Tiger's Milk V&A
Lunch sorted, weekdays
- Location
- Tiger's Milk V&A | 2 Dock Rd, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
- Special
- Discounted lunch at Tiger's Milk V&A
- When
- Weekdays
Lunch - Contact details
- +27214220866
- Note
- Available Monday to Friday, 11:00 to 16:00.
Lunch at Tiger's Milk V&A is discounted during the week.
Yatai Japanese
Bento rush at lunch
- Location
- Yatai Japanese | Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town
- Special
- Lunchtime sushi bento with 20 pieces, R199
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
Lunch - Contact details
- +27 (0) 21 109 8094
- Note
- Available Tuesday to Saturday at lunch. No sharing. The welcome and departing dishes are not included. T&Cs apply.
The box holds 20 pieces of sushi, put together as a single lunchtime bundle.
Every Day in Cape Town
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Arnolds on Kloof
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Arnolds on Kloof
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17
Beerhouse Long Street
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18
Bertha's Restaurant
See the full special -
19
Bertha's Restaurant
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20
Bertha's Restaurant
See the full special -
21
Blowfish Restaurant
See the full special -
22
Burger & Lobster
See the full special -
23
Cellar Collective Wine Bar
See the full special -
24
Col'Cacchio Tyger Valley
See the full special -
25
Iron Steak and Bar
See the full special -
26
Mitchell's Ale House
See the full special -
27
Mitchell's Scottish Ale House
See the full special -
28
Scala Pasta / Bar
See the full special -
29
Scala Pasta Bar
See the full special -
30
The Peach Tree Restaurant – Cullinan Hotel
See the full special -
31
Upper Quay, Waterfront
See the full special
Each day has its own list: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday food specials earlier in the week, and Friday, Saturday and Sunday food specials for the weekend. Drinks deals are on the happy hour specials list. You'll find every day's list in our weekly specials section, and more places to eat under restaurants. Specials that run all seven days have their own page too: every day food specials.
Frequently Asked Questions
The page updates every day, and we recheck each venue’s website about once a month. Deals that have ended come off the list, and we add new ones as we find them.
Some do, but most run on other days too, often every day or every weekday. The When line on each card gives the days and the time of day. For the every day specials in the short list at the bottom, follow the link to the full card.
For some specials, yes. Conditions like sit-down only or a minimum group size are in the Note on each card, and cards link to the venue’s booking page when it has one.
We only list specials we can confirm on the venue’s own website. If you know of one we’ve missed, tell us through our contact page.
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