Rick's Cafe Americain - Restaurant & Bar, Cape Town

Rick's Cafe Americain - Restaurant & Bar, Cape Town Restaurant - Bar - Roof Terrace
Local, Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine!
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103 Kloof Street , Gardens, Cape Town,
Tel: 0218221100, 0214241100
[email protected], www.rickscafe.co.za
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"So... Here is looking at you kid." Walking into Rick's Café Américain has the same feeling as walking into a friend’s home for dinner. We are situated in the heart of cosmopolitan Cape Town on Kloof Street in a charming 135 year old Victorian building, decorated in a style reminiscent of the 1942 movie classic “Casablanca”…

The menu presents a seasonal selection of Global Tapas and a wide variety of dishes ranging from mouth watering Salads, Gourmet Burgers, fresh Seafood, mature Prime Steaks and Moroccan and Mediterranean Specialties

- "we serve Comfort food"

So come relax and enjoy yourself with either lunching on the Restaurant Balcony, sipping sun downers on the roof terrace or enjoy a delicious meal inside this historical buildings restaurant and we will guarantee you'll want to "play it again.”

Our "Aviation" Cocktail Bar on the ground floor has one of Cape Towns biggest Beverage selection. Our award winning selection of wines is sure to suit all tastes and features a wide selection by the carafe, with over 80 tequila brands and with wide over 200 Gin, Rum and Vodka options, plus many Single Malts, Scotch and US Whiskey's and other premium Spirits & and Liquors. ... we offer roughly 500 beverage items.

- Spoilt for choice ? We all look for that place to recommend as being "my favorite place", well in this case you might just have found it.

- We also do Corporate Functions, Private Parties and have free WIFI for all our patrons.

🇿🇦 CELEBRATE HERITAGE EVE & HERITAGE DAY AT RICK’S! 🇿🇦23 & 24 September 2026It’s time to celebrate all things South Afri...
23/09/2026

🇿🇦 CELEBRATE HERITAGE EVE & HERITAGE DAY AT RICK’S! 🇿🇦
23 & 24 September 2026
It’s time to celebrate all things South African! Join us at Rick’s Café Américain for two days of good food, great drinks and lekker vibes in the heart of Kloof Street. 🍻🔥
🥃 HERITAGE DRINK SPECIALS
🇿🇦 Springboks — R28
🥃 2 Double Brandy & Coke — R90
🍹 Our special brandy cocktail “Ons Gaan Nou Braai” — R85
🔥 RICK’S HERITAGE MIX GRILL PLATTER — R285
A proper South African feast with lamb chop, boerewors, sirloin & chicken leg, served with Pap & Sheba, Chakalaka, chips, corn on the cob & onion rings.
Come hungry, bring your friends and celebrate our South African heritage the Rick’s way! 🇿🇦
Reservations are highly recommended.
📍 Rick’s Café Américain
103 Kloof Street, Gardens
☎️ 021 424 1100
✉️ [email protected]
Good food. Great people. Proudly South African.

We’re bringing you live jazz at Rick’s Café this Friday and Saturday night! Great music, incredible drinks, and even bet...
22/09/2026

We’re bringing you live jazz at Rick’s Café this Friday and Saturday night!

Great music, incredible drinks, and even better company, plus, entrance is completely free.

This Weekend’s Lineup:
• Friday 25/09: W***y van Zyl (Saxophone) 🎷 | 7H30PM
• Saturday 26/09: Ian Smith (Trumpet, Fluegelhorn & Vocals) 🎺 | 7H30PM

Music starts at 19:30 both nights.
Tag your jazz partner in the comments and reserve your spot! 🥂✨

Tuesday calls for steak 🥩 🍷Order any of our prime steaks and enjoy a complimentary 250ml carafe of Saxenburg Guinea Fowl...
21/09/2026

Tuesday calls for steak 🥩 🍷

Order any of our prime steaks and enjoy a complimentary 250ml carafe of Saxenburg Guinea Fowl Red Blend, plus a complimentary Madagascar Green Pepper Sauce.

Every steak comes with roasted vegetables and your choice of chips, salad or mash.

Every Tuesday at Rick’s. Book your table via the link in bio.

SAPPHIRE HOURRaise a glass to exceptional taste with our Sapphire Hour, every day from 3PM – 7PM. Enjoy specially priced...
21/09/2026

SAPPHIRE HOUR
Raise a glass to exceptional taste with our Sapphire Hour, every day from 3PM – 7PM.
Enjoy specially priced Bombay Sapphire favourites:
🍸 Classic Gin & Tonic – R85
Bombay Sapphire, premium tonic & fresh lime.
🍊 Negroni – R95
Bombay Sapphire, Campari, sweet vermouth & orange peel.
🌿 Elderflower Gin Spritz – R105
Bombay Sapphire, elderflower, fresh lime, soda & mint.SAPPHIRE HOUR
Join us at Rick’s Café Américain for a refreshing afternoon drink and make your everyday hour a Sapphire Hour.

20/09/2026
MONDAYS JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT BETTER!After making it through winter Tuesdays, we’re moving the burger madness to MONDAY! ...
20/09/2026

MONDAYS JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT BETTER!
After making it through winter Tuesdays, we’re moving the burger madness to MONDAY! 🎉
Get TWO-FOR-ONE on ALL BURGERS, ALL DAY LONG! 🙌
Yes — EVERY burger on the menu! Order one, and the second one is FREE! 🤩
Classic beef? 🥩
Cheesy & indulgent? 🧀
One of our signature creations? 🍔🔥
Whatever you’re craving, bring a friend, bring the family, or simply bring your appetite!
💥 DOUBLE THE BURGERS. DOUBLE THE FUN. SAME PRICE! 💥
📍 Rick’s Café Américain
🍔 Every Monday | All Day
Make Monday your new favourite day of the week! 😉🍻

Weekend plans? Sorted. 🥂 Live Jazz is back at Rick’s Café Americain!   Friday 25.09 (from 7h30PM): Featuring W***y van Z...
20/09/2026

Weekend plans? Sorted. 🥂
Live Jazz is back at Rick’s Café Americain!
Friday 25.09 (from 7h30PM): Featuring W***y van Zyl on Saxophone 🎷
Saturday 26.09 (from 7h30PM): Featuring Ian Smith on Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Vocals 🎺🎤
📍 103 Kloof Street, Gardens | Free Entrance

🏉 LIVE RUGBY AT RICK’S! 🇿🇦SPRINGBOKS vs WALLABIES SUNDAY • 27 SEPTEMBER 2026KICK-OFF 11H45WATCH IT LIVE ON THE BIG SCREE...
20/09/2026

🏉 LIVE RUGBY AT RICK’S! 🇿🇦
SPRINGBOKS vs WALLABIES
SUNDAY • 27 SEPTEMBER 2026
KICK-OFF 11H45
WATCH IT LIVE ON THE BIG SCREENS
🍻 ROOF TERRACE
🍻 BAR
Get your Bok jersey on, grab your mates and join us for a great Sunday of rugby, cold drinks, good food and GEES!
BOOK YOUR TABLE EARLY!
RICK’S CAFÉ AMÉRICAIN
103 Kloof Street, Gardens
☎ 021 424 1100
GO BOKKE! 🇿🇦🏉

20/09/2026

🇿🇦 CELEBRATE HERITAGE EVE & HERITAGE DAY AT RICK’S! 🇿🇦
23 & 24 September 2026

It’s time to celebrate all things South African! Join us at Rick’s Café Américain for two days of good food, great drinks and lekker vibes in the heart of Kloof Street. 🍻🔥

🥃 HERITAGE DRINK SPECIALS
🇿🇦 Springboks — R28
🥃 2 Double Brandy & Coke — R90
🍹 Our special brandy cocktail “Ons Gaan Nou Braai” — R85

🔥 RICK’S HERITAGE MIX GRILL PLATTER — R285
A proper South African feast with lamb chop, boerewors, sirloin & chicken leg, served with Pap & Sheba, Chakalaka, chips, corn on the cob & onion rings.

Come hungry, bring your friends and celebrate our South African heritage the Rick’s way! 🇿🇦

Reservations are highly recommended.

📍 Rick’s Café Américain
103 Kloof Street, Gardens
☎️ 021 424 1100
✉️ [email protected]

Good food. Great people. Proudly South African. 🇿🇦

Restaurant - Bar - Roof Terrace
Local, Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine!

RICK’S CAFÉ AMÉRICAIN  IS TURNING 21!Come celebrate 21 incredible years with us! | THURSDAY, 1 OCTOBER - FROM 17H00 Kick...
19/09/2026

RICK’S CAFÉ AMÉRICAIN IS TURNING 21!
Come celebrate 21 incredible years with us! | THURSDAY, 1 OCTOBER - FROM 17H00

Kick off the evening with, DJ JOEY ON THE DECK 🎶

Then join us in the bar for the highlight of the night:
• LIVE JAZZ IN THE BAR with ROY & THE RICKSTERS
featuring W***Y VAN ZYL on SAXOPHONE

Great music, great atmosphere and plenty of birthday cheer, with some fantastic drink specials throughout the evening!

Great Birthday Specials not to be missed..
• APEROL SPRITZ - R60
• FIRST 60 GUESTS receive a FREE SHOT OF ESPOLÒN REPOSADO
• WOODSTOCK BEER SPECIAL PINT OF LAGER - ONLY R25
until the keg is gone!
• PLUS MORE BIRTHDAY SPECIALS ON THE NIGHT!*l

Come raise a glass, enjoy the jazz and celebrate 21 years of Rick’s Café Américain with us.

📍103 Kloof Street, Gardens
Bookings: 021 424 1100
SEE YOU AT RICK’S!

Have you seen our new Sharing Platter at Rick’s?🧀🍷Enjoy a delicious selection of cold cuts, local cheeses and all the go...
19/09/2026

Have you seen our new Sharing Platter at Rick’s?🧀🍷

Enjoy a delicious selection of cold cuts, local cheeses and all the good stuff for only R265.

Prosciutto, coppa, bresaola, chorizo, Brie, Cheddar, blue cheese, toasted sourdough, Karoo olives and preserved figs.

Perfect for sharing, grazing and enjoying with a glass of local wine.

Weekend plans? Sorted. 🥂 Live Jazz is back at Rick’s Café Americain!   Friday 18.09 (from 7h30PM): Featuring W***y van Z...
18/09/2026

Weekend plans? Sorted. 🥂
Live Jazz is back at Rick’s Café Americain!

Friday 18.09 (from 7h30PM): Featuring W***y van Zyl on Saxophone 🎷
Saturday 19.09 (from 7h30PM): Featuring Ian Smith on Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Vocals 🎺🎤

📍 103 Kloof Street, Gardens | Free Entrance

It’s that time! Two slots of extra happiness are waiting for you at Rick’s.HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAYGet in the mood for summe...
15/09/2026

It’s that time! Two slots of extra happiness are waiting for you at Rick’s.

HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY

Get in the mood for summer with Happy Hour at Rick’s Café:

🍹 3-6pm
🍺 10pm-midnight

Enjoy specials on handcrafted cocktails and Woodstock Brewery beers on tap.

Whether it’s after-work drinks, sunset sessions or a late-night catch-up, there’s always a reason to swing by.

Don’t miss out!

📍 103 Kloof Street, Gardens
Happy Hour. Every day.

HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAYGet in the mood for summer with Happy Hour at Rick’s Café.🍹 3 till 6pm🍺 10pm till MidnightEnjoy spec...
14/09/2026

HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY

Get in the mood for summer with Happy Hour at Rick’s Café.

🍹 3 till 6pm
🍺 10pm till Midnight

Enjoy specials on handcrafted cocktails and Woodstock Brewery beers on tap.

Whether it’s after-work drinks, sunset sessions or a late-night catch-up, there’s always a reason to swing by Rick’s.

📍 103 Kloof Street, Gardens
Happy Hour. Every day.

What to look forward to this week … see you all at Rick‘s
13/09/2026

What to look forward to this week … see you all at Rick‘s

The ultimate rivalry continues! 🏉🇿🇦 Catch the Springboks vs. All Blacks action live at Rick’s Cafe this Saturday.Bring y...
11/09/2026

The ultimate rivalry continues! 🏉🇿🇦
Catch the Springboks vs. All Blacks action live at Rick’s Cafe this Saturday.

Bring your crew, grab a cold one, and back the Boks with us in our Downstairs Bar! 🍻🔥

When: Saturday, 12 September at 23:00
Where: Downstairs Bar, 103 Kloof Street, Gardens
Bookings: 021 424 1100 | [email protected]

Smooth sounds, great drinks, and live jazz all weekend at Rick’s Cafe Americain! 🎷🎺 Join us for Roy and the Rick’sters f...
10/09/2026

Smooth sounds, great drinks, and live jazz all weekend at Rick’s Cafe Americain! 🎷🎺

Join us for Roy and the Rick’sters featuring W***y van Zyl on Friday and Ian Smith on Saturday.

📍 103 Kloof Street, Gardens
⏰ From 19:30 | Free Entrance
📞 Call 021 424 1100 to book your table for dinner!

10/09/2026

Book Your Year-End Function Today!🥂

Looking for the perfect spot for your next group gathering, party, or private event?
We’ve got you covered on Kloof Street! 📍

Take over our famous Roof Terrace for big celebrations, or choose from our intimate indoor spaces! 🥂✨

What we offer:
- Exclusive Venue Hire: Roof Terrace, First-Floor Restaurant, or Downstairs Bar
- Catering Options: Delicious set menus for seated dining or savory snack platters for cocktail parties
- Capacity: Groups of 6 up to 80 guests 📩

Send us an email at [email protected] or visit the link in our bio to start planning!

Restaurant - Bar - Roof Terrace
Local, Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine!

From 2005 to 2026  from Park road to Kloof street. 21 years ago we opened our doors. What a journey!On October 1st we ce...
09/09/2026

From 2005 to 2026 from Park road to Kloof street. 21 years ago we opened our doors. What a journey!
On October 1st we celebrate our 21st Birthday at Rick’s Café Américain. Join us for live jazz, DJ beats, and some fantastic birthday specials.
Thank you for 21 amazing years — let’s make this one unforgettable. Details coming soon! 🎈🎉🥳

From 2005 to 2026  from Park road to Kloof street. 21 years ago we opened our doors. What a journey!On October 1st we ce...
08/09/2026

From 2005 to 2026 from Park road to Kloof street. 21 years ago we opened our doors. What a journey!
On October 1st we celebrate our 21st Birthday at Rick's Café Américain. Join us for live jazz, DJ beats, and some fantastic birthday specials.
Thank you for 21 amazing years — let's make this one unforgettable. Details coming soon! 🎈🎉🥳

Tuesdays are for Wine & Tajine at Rick’s! 🍷🍲Order any Moroccan Tajine and get a complimentary 250ml carafe of Saxenburg ...
08/09/2026

Tuesdays are for Wine & Tajine at Rick’s! 🍷🍲

Order any Moroccan Tajine and get a complimentary 250ml carafe of Saxenburg Guinea Fowl Red Blend.

📍 103 Kloof Street, Gardens
📞 021 424 1100 / 021 822 1100

TuesdaySpecial

SPRING HAS SPRUNG AT RICK’S! …and we’re OPEN 7 DAYS again
07/09/2026

SPRING HAS SPRUNG AT RICK’S! …and we’re OPEN 7 DAYS again

06/09/2026

🔥 THIS IS HOW WE DO SATURDAYS AT RICK’S! 🏉

TRY! BOKKE! TOTAL MAYHEM! 🇿🇦
The Boks score — and Rick’s ERUPTS! 🇿🇦
Then, just when you think it can’t get any better… the rugby gives way to Roy & the Rick’sters, featuring the brilliant Ian Smith on trumpet! 🎶
The music kicks in… the drinks are flowing… and the guests hit the dance floor!
Great food. Great drinks. Rugby. Live jazz. Dancing.
👉 Come join the madness at Rick’s Café Américain — come for dinner, stay for the music, and make your own Saturday night story!

Rick’s Café Américain — where Saturdays are anything but ordinary.

Address

103 Kloofstreet, Gardens
Cape Town
8001

Opening Hours

Monday 11:00 - 02:00
Tuesday 11:00 - 02:00
Wednesday 11:00 - 02:00
Thursday 11:00 - 02:00
Friday 11:00 - 02:00
Saturday 11:00 - 02:00
Sunday 11:00 - 02:00

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