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10/09/2026
✨ GREAT SERVICE STARTS WITH GREAT PEOPLE.
Meet Sam, one of the familiar faces behind the Upper Quay experience. 🤍
With his warm approach, attention to detail and genuine care for every guest, Sam knows how to make a visit feel effortless — from the first welcome to the final goodbye.
It’s people like Sam who turn a beautiful setting into an experience worth coming back to. 🥂🌊
Here’s to the team members who make every moment count.
📍 Upper Quay | V&A Waterfront
08/09/2026
✨ HELP US MAKE THE SHORTLIST! 🏆
We’re asking our wonderful guests to vote for Upper Quay in the Waterfront Neighbourhood Awards – People’s Choice. Your vote could help us secure a nomination! 🤍
Upper Quay is about beautiful surroundings, thoughtful experiences and memorable moments shared over the water — and it’s the people who visit us who make it truly special. 🤍
If Upper Quay has been part of a special occasion, a long lunch, sundowner or simply one of your favourite Waterfront moments, we’d love your vote.
🗳️ Cast your vote and help us bring home People’s Choice: https://www.waterfront.co.za/2026-va-waterfront-neighbourhood-awards
Here’s to the moments, the memories and our wonderful Waterfront community. 🥂
📍 Upper Quay | V&A Waterfront
06/09/2026
🍓🍊 START FRESH AT UPPER QUAY. 🌊☀️
Bright, fresh and full of flavour — our fresh fruit bowl is the perfect way to start your morning.
Enjoy a colourful mix of seasonal fruit, a good coffee and those beautiful harbour views. ☕️✨
Fresh mornings, fresh flavours, unforgettable views.
📍 Upper Quay | V&A Waterfront
📲 Book your table via Dineplan: https://www.dineplan.com/restaurants/upper-quay-waterfront
04/09/2026
🦐🌊 Seafood, elevated
Fresh flavours from the sea, thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented.
At Upper Quay, seafood is best enjoyed at an unhurried pace, paired with a glass of something special and sweeping views across the V&A Waterfront.
A memorable meal begins with the finest ingredients — and a setting to match.
📲 Reserve your table via Dineplan: https://www.dineplan.com/restaurants/upper-quay-waterfront
02/09/2026
🥩✨ THE PERFECT CUT FOR A PERFECT MEAL.
When the craving calls for a great steak, Upper Quay delivers. Choose your favourite cut, settle in with a drink and enjoy a beautifully prepared steak with those iconic harbour views. 🌊🥂
Your next steak night starts here.
📍 Upper Quay | V&A Waterfront
📲 Book your table via Dineplan: https://www.dineplan.com/restaurants/upper-quay-waterfront
01/09/2026
🥂✨ TODAY IS INTERNATIONAL CAP CLASSIQUE DAY!
What better way to celebrate than with a little sparkle and a lot of atmosphere at Upper Quay? 🥂🌊
Raise a glass of South African Cap Classique, settle in above the V&A Waterfront and enjoy an elevated dining experience with sweeping harbour views.
Whether you’re celebrating with someone special, catching up with friends or simply looking for a reason to pop a cork — today is the perfect excuse. ✨
🥂 Here’s to bubbles, beautiful views and good moments.
📍 Upper Quay | Above Quay Four, V&A Waterfront
31/08/2026
✨ TUESDAY NIGHTS DESERVE A LITTLE ELEVATION 🥂
Take a seat above the V&A Waterfront and make an evening of it at Upper Quay. Enjoy sweeping harbour views, a glass of Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc or Merlot, and an elevated dining experience made for slow conversations and memorable moments. 🌊🍷
🥂 2 Courses – R425 per person
🥂 3 Courses – R499 per person
🍷 Includes a glass of Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc or Merlot.
Whether it’s date night, a catch-up or simply an excuse to dress up and dine beautifully, Upper Quay is where Tuesday tastes a little better. ✨
🔗 Reserve your table on Dineplan: https://www.dineplan.com/restaurants/upper-quay-waterfront
📍 Upper Quay | Above Quay Four, V&A Waterfront
31/08/2026
🌅☕ GOOD MORNING FROM UPPER QUAY.
There’s no better way to start the day than with a sunrise over the harbour, a warm coffee and breakfast with a view. ✨🌊
The sun’s up, the table’s ready — who’s joining us for breakfast? 🍳🥓
📍 Upper Quay | Above Quay Four, V&A Waterfront
29/08/2026
Refined culinary craftsmanship over the water. ✨🍷
Every dish at is an expression of thoughtful elegance. From expertly seared cuts to meticulously prepared seafood, our menu is curated to deliver an exceptionally balanced dining experience. Pair exquisite flavor profiles with panoramic harbour views for an afternoon or evening of quiet indulgence.
Reserve your table: https://www.dineplan.com/restaurants/upper-quay-waterfront
26/08/2026
Artfully crafted, elevated freshness. 🥗✨
Satisfy your palate with our thoughtfully curated selection of vibrant salads. Crisp, locally sourced ingredients and refined house dressings come together in perfect harmony—offering a light yet indulgent dining experience paired with panoramic harbour views. Elegantly understated, beautifully balanced. 🌊🍷
Reserve your table: https://www.dineplan.com/restaurants/upper-quay-waterfront
24/08/2026
☕ WORK, WITH A VIEW
A change of scenery can make all the difference.
Settle in at Upper Quay with a coffee, your laptop and uninterrupted views across the harbour. A considered space to catch up on emails, meet over coffee or simply step away from the usual office routine.
Because some workdays deserve a more inspiring setting.
📍 Upper Quay | Above Quay Four, V&A Waterfront
22/08/2026
☕ A DELICOUS START TO THE DAY
Take your time over breakfast at Upper Quay.
The Admiral Breakfast brings together eggs, bacon, sautéed mushrooms, golden toast and crispy chips.
A leisurely breakfast, thoughtfully served, with the V&A Waterfront unfolding beyond your table.
📍 Upper Quay | Above Quay Four, V&A Waterfront
22/08/2026
☕ A DELICOUS START TO THE DAY
Take your time over breakfast at Upper Quay.
The Admiral Breakfast brings together eggs, bacon, sautéed mushrooms, golden toast and crispy chips, served alongside a perfectly brewed coffee.
A leisurely breakfast, thoughtfully served, with the V&A Waterfront unfolding beyond your table.
📍 Upper Quay | Above Quay Four, V&A Waterfront
21/08/2026
🍣 A REFINED TAKE ON SHARING
Beautifully presented and thoughtfully prepared, our sushi platters bring together delicate flavours, considered textures and the pleasure of sharing.
Pair yours with a chilled glass of wine, settle into the evening and take in the lights of the V&A Waterfront from above.
An elegant way to dine, with the harbour as your backdrop.
📲 Reserve your table via Dineplan.
17/08/2026
✨ MAKE DATE NIGHT A LITTLE MORE SPECIAL AT UPPER QUAY 🥂
Settle in above the V&A Waterfront with sweeping harbour views, a chilled glass of Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc or a rich Merlot, and an elevated dining experience designed for lingering a little longer. 🌊🍷
✨ Your Tuesday plans? Consider them sorted.
🔗 Reserve your table on Dineplan: https://www.dineplan.com/restaurants/upper-quay-waterfront
📍 Upper Quay | Above Quay Four, V&A Waterfront
Address
Quay 4, V&A Waterfront
Cape Town
8001
To get to the seafood restaurant, take a public transport or drive towards V&A Waterfront. Once there, follow the signs to the upstairs area near the harbor. There are several parking options available, including paid parking garages and street parking. Alternatively, take a public transport such as a bus or taxi to V&A Waterfront and walk towards the harbor until you reach the upstairs area.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
08:00 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday |
08:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday |
08:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday |
08:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday |
08:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday |
08:00 - 22:00 |
| Sunday |
08:00 - 22:00 |
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What people say
Upstairs at Quay 4, located in the V&A Waterfront of Cape Town, is a seafood restaurant that has garnered mixed reviews from various sources. The most recent review comes from Eat Out, a South African food and restaurant guide. They visited Upstairs at Quay 4 in November 2020 and gave it a rating of 3 out of 5 stars. The reviewer praised the stunning views of the harbor but found the food to be average and overpriced.
Another review comes from Cape Town Magazine, which visited the restaurant in December 2019. They also highlighted the beautiful views but were disappointed with the service and felt that the food did not live up to expectations. They gave Upstairs at Quay 4 a rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Online reviews on TripAdvisor are more positive overall, with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on over 1,000 reviews. Many customers raved about the fresh seafood and great atmosphere. However, some reviewers complained about slow service and high prices.
One customer commented on TripAdvisor in October 2020: "The view was amazing! We had oysters for starters which were fresh and delicious. For mains we had grilled prawns which were cooked perfectly." Another customer in September 2020 wrote: "We had such a lovely evening here! The seafood platter was amazing - so much variety and everything tasted so fresh."
On Zomato, another popular restaurant review website, Upstairs at Quay 4 has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on over 200 reviews. Customers generally enjoyed their meals but some felt that the prices were too high for what they received.
Overall, it seems that Upstairs at Quay 4 offers stunning views and fresh seafood but may be let down by inconsistent service and high prices according to some reviewers.
