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03/06/2026
🍷 Wine Wednesdays at Mama Africa 🍷
Great food deserves a great wine.
This week we’re celebrating the art of pairing, bringing together bold African flavours and carefully selected wines to elevate every bite.
✨ Springbok Carpaccio × Rubuz Syrah
✨ Egusi Soup × Nkula Merlot
✨ Tiger Prawns × Mason Road Chenin Blanc
Whether you prefer rich reds or crisp whites, our team is ready to guide you to your perfect match.
🍇 Ask your waiter for today’s pairing recommendations and discover a new favourite.
📍 Mama Africa, Long Street, Cape Town
02/06/2026
A bowl of comfort, the African way 🥘✨
When the temperature drops, our Egusi Soup brings the warmth. Made with rich ground melon seeds, dried fish, crayfish, and tender cow tripe, it’s a deeply satisfying dish that’s packed with flavour and tradition.
One spoonful and you’ll understand why it’s a favourite across the continent.
Book your table via the link in bio 💌
29/05/2026
🎨🍷 Paint, Sip & Unwind at Mama Africa! 🍷🎨
Looking for the perfect way to spend your Thursday evening? Join us for Paint & Sip on 4 June 2026 at 6 PM and let your creativity flow in the heart of Cape Town.
✨ No experience needed
🎨 Canvas & painting supplies provided
🍹 Great drinks
🎶 Good music
🫶 Good people
💰 Only R100 per canvas
Whether you’re coming with friends, a date, or flying solo, expect an evening filled with colour, laughter, and good vibes.
📍 Mama Africa Restaurant
📅 4 June 2026
⏰ 6 PM
Seats are limited, so book your spot and come create something beautiful with us🌍🎨
28/05/2026
Congratulations to our Africa Day competition winners 🎉Thank you to everyone who joined the celebration, shared the spirit of Africa, and made this moment so special❤️🌍
Stay tuned for more exciting experiences with Mama Africa!
27/05/2026
Wine Wednesdays deserve a wine with a story 🍷✨
The Survivor Chardonnay is beautifully layered and elegant, offering notes of citrus, lime peel, tropical fruit, and subtle vanilla with hints of roasted nuts and buttery oak. Barrel fermented with a crisp Burgundian-style acidity, it finishes smooth, fresh, and refined — the perfect pairing for good food, live music, and unforgettable nights at Mama Africa.
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25/05/2026
🌍✨ Today we celebrate more than a continent - we celebrate the spirit, strength, culture, and unity of Africa. Africa Day is a reminder of our rich heritage, our stories, our music, our flavours, and the pride that connects us all across borders❤️💛💚
At Mama Africa, every day is a celebration of African culture, but tonight we honour it even louder - through food, music, dance, fashion, and togetherness.
And don’t forget… 👗👔🏆Tonight’s Best African Attire Competition is happening LIVE at Mama Africa! Come dressed in your most stunning African look for a chance to win an exciting prize and be crowned our Best African Attire Winner.
📅 Tonight — 25 May 2026
📍 Mama Africa Restaurant
📞 Reserve your table: +27 60 934 8063
Bring your culture. Bring your energy. Bring your African pride. ✨
20/05/2026
Wine Wednesdays at Mama Africa 🍷✨
This week we’re pouring and celebrating Rosé and Merlot - two wines made for memorable moments around the table.
The Rosé is bright, refreshing, and beautifully expressive, with delicate fruit-forward notes and a crisp finish. Rosé wines are celebrated for their versatility and pair effortlessly with seafood, grilled dishes, and lighter, spice-filled plates. Pair it with some of Mama Africa’s flavour-packed favourites and enjoy how every sip lifts and balances the richness of African cuisine.
For lovers of bold flavours, Simila Merlot brings smooth character with velvety texture and notes often associated with plum, dark berries, and soft spice. Merlot is known for its approachable, food-friendly style and pairs beautifully with slow-cooked meats, hearty African stews, game dishes, and rich traditional flavours.
At Mama Africa, every bottle tells a story - bringing people together through flavour, culture, and unforgettable experiences ♥️✨
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20/05/2026
🌍✨ It’s time to celebrate our roots, our culture, and our pride! This African Day, come dressed in your most stunning African attire for a chance to be crowned our Best African Attire Winner and walk away with an exciting prize🏆👗👔
Let’s fill the night with colour, culture, and unforgettable energy as we celebrate the beauty and richness of Africa together.
📅 Winner announced on the night: 25 May 2026
📍 Mama Africa Restaurant
📞 Reserve your table: +27 60 934 8063
Bring your style. Bring your culture. Bring your African pride. ❤️💛💚
18/05/2026
“It’s time to celebrate our roots, our culture, and our pride! This African Day, come dressed in your most stunning African attire for a chance to be crowned our Best African Attire Winner and walk away with an exciting prize 🏆👗🕴️
Let’s fill the night with colour, culture, and unforgettable energy as we celebrate the beauty and richness of Africa together.
📅 Winner announced on the night: 25 May 2026
📍 Mama Africa Restaurant
📞 Reserve your table: +27 60 934 8063
Bring your style. Bring your culture. Bring your African pride. ❤️💛💚”
27/04/2026
Today we celebrate freedom the way we know best - through music, food, and togetherness 🇿🇦
From every beat of the drum to every shared plate, this is what unity looks like.
Join us as we honour the past and celebrate the spirit of Africa🤎
22/04/2026
Freedom. Music. Celebration. 🇿🇦✨
Freedom Day is more than a date - it’s a reminder of how far we’ve come, and the spirit that continues to bring us together ✊🏾
On the 27th of April, we celebrate freedom, unity, and the voices that shaped a nation. And at Mama Africa, we honour that spirit the best way we know how - through music, food, and shared moments.
Join us for a special lunchtime concert with the Afromarimba Jazz Band and the legendary , as we celebrate the rhythm of freedom. 🥁✨
📍 Mama Africa Restaurant
⏰ 1PM – 4PM
Come feel the meaning of Freedom Day - together.
20/04/2026
When the Cape Town chill sets in, there’s nothing like a warm, soulful dish to bring you back to life 🍲✨
From our rich Moroccan lamb tagine to the comforting Cape Malay chicken curry, the hearty goodness of our vegan stew, and the bold, nutty flavours of egusi soup — every bite feels like home.
Tell us… which one are you choosing? 👇🏽
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09/04/2026
Dinner is served 🍽️✨
Step into the rhythm of Africa, where every dish tells a story and every night feels like a celebration. From bold flavours to soulful beats, Mama Africa is ready to host you.
Join us tonight - good food, great music, unforgettable vibes.
Book your table via the link in bio.
08/04/2026
The drums are beating, the vibes are flowing, and the spirit of Africa is in the air tonight 🪘🎶
Come join us at Mama Africa…where every visit feels like a homecoming 🤎 Good food, great music, and even better company await ✨
05/04/2026
Easter Sunday, the Mama Africa way ❤️
Good food, live marimba, and our special Easter Samaki dish waiting for you 🐟🔥
Book your table via the link in bio — let Mama take care of the rest ✨
27/03/2026
Big smiles, warm hearts, and a table waiting just for you 🤎
Mama is already in the kitchen, preparing the Pan-African favourites you know and love - rich flavours, soulful recipes, and a taste of home from across the continent.
This weekend, let us host you the Mama Africa way 🍛🍷
With our incredible marimba band setting the rhythm, all you have to do is arrive, relax, and soak in the experience.
Spots are limited, and you don’t want to miss out.
Book your table via the link in bio and join us for an unforgettable African evening ✨
24/03/2026
Big tables. Shared plates. One unforgettable African feast 🧆🍛❤️
Planning a group of 10 or more? At Mama Africa, we take the stress out of choosing with our African set menu - a full table spread of traditional dishes served family-style, so everyone gets to taste it all. 
From rich stews and flame-grilled favourites to vibrant sides, every dish arrives at your table to be SHARED - just like a true African gathering. No decisions, just connection, flavour, and celebration.
Gather your people. We’ll take care of the rest.
RSVP using the link in our bio 🤎
18/03/2026
When the hits the stage, the whole room comes alive🥁✨
From the rhythm of the drums to the energy of the dance, it’s more than a performance - it’s a celebration of Africa’s heartbeat.
Join us for a night where music, culture, and connection come together in true Mama Africa style.
Reserve your seat using the link in our bio 🍽️
15/03/2026
Experience the true flavours of Cape Town with our mouthwatering Tiger Prawn Platter🦐
With 12 juicy, butterflied tiger prawns grilled to perfection, this dish showcases our city’s legendary fresh seafood. Each prawn bursts with smoky, buttery goodness, bringing a taste of the coast right to your plate 🌊🐚
Join us for an unforgettable seafood feast that celebrates the vibrant spirit of Africa! Easily make your booking using the link in our bio🤎🍽️
11/03/2026
The heartbeat of Africa lives in the sound of the marimba. 🪘✨
Rooted in centuries-old African musical traditions, the marimba is more than an instrument …it’s a celebration of rhythm, community, and storytelling. Its warm wooden tones have long brought people together, filling spaces with energy, joy, and movement.
At Mama Africa, our marimba band carries that spirit every night - turning dinner into an experience. From the first note to the last beat, the rhythm invites you to tap your feet, clap your hands, and feel the pulse of the continent.
Come for the food, stay for the rhythm. 🎶
Because when the marimba starts playing, the whole room comes alive.
09/03/2026
🏜️ Ride the dunes. Taste the flavours of Africa.
Turn your day in Cape Town into an unforgettable adventure with Mama Africa’s Dune & Dine Experience.
Start with an adrenaline-filled 1-hour quad bike ride across the breathtaking Atlantis dunes, then head back to Mama Africa to relax and indulge in a Mama’s Tasting Platter paired with selected wines — a vibrant journey through African flavours🍷✨
From thrill to taste, this is the ultimate experience for explorers, food lovers, and anyone looking to experience Cape Town differently.
💰 R1850 per person
📅 Valid until the end of April
📞 +27 74 483 9059
🌍 mamaafricacpt.com
Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and let the adventure begin.
03/03/2026
From the shores of East Africa to the heart of Cape Town 🌎✨
Our Samaki Fish is more than a dish - it’s a celebration of coastal African heritage. “Samaki” means fish in Swahili, and across Tanzania, Kenya and the islands of the Indian Ocean, it’s prepared with bold spices, fresh herbs and that unmistakable love for flavour that defines African cooking.
At Mama Africa, we honour those roots. Perfectly seasoned, grilled to perfection, and served with soul - every bite tells a story of the ocean, the spice routes, and generations gathered around the table.
Proudly African. Deeply flavourful. Unapologetically ours. 🐟🔥
Have you tried our Samaki yet? Tell us what you love most about it below and don’t forget to book your table through the link in our bio 🔗
27/02/2026
Welcome to Mama Africa - where tradition is served at the table 🍛🤎
This is more than a meal. This is an experience. Easily make your reservation using the link in our bio 🌍🪘
24/02/2026
Embark on a flavourful journey across Africa with our Tasting Platter 🌍🍴
From flame-grilled goat with Kwanga to savoury Cape Malay curry and spicy Kikanda, each bite brings you closer to the heart of the continent. Paired perfectly with our handpicked wines – the crisp Vermentino Unwood, smooth Merlot, refreshing Chenin Blanc, and bold Pinotage – this experience is a celebration of African flavours 🥘🍷
Ready to explore? Make your booking using the link in our bio!
Address
178 Long Street
Cape Town
8000
To reach the restaurant at Long Street in Cape Town, one can take a train or bus to Cape Town Station. From there, they can walk along Adderley Street until they reach Long Street. Alternatively, one can take a taxi or ride-hail service directly to the location.
For drivers, there are various on-street parking options available along Long Street and surrounding areas, but be sure to check for any parking restrictions. Paid parking lots are also available nearby.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
12:00 - 00:00 |
| Tuesday |
12:00 - 00:00 |
| Wednesday |
12:00 - 00:00 |
| Thursday |
12:00 - 00:00 |
| Friday |
12:00 - 02:00 |
| Saturday |
12:00 - 02:00 |
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What people say
Mama Africa is a must-visit restaurant and lounge located on Long Street in Cape Town. This authentically African establishment offers a unique dining experience that is tailored to provide you with the very best of African cuisine and culture. Mama Africa is not just a restaurant, it's an experience that will leave you feeling satisfied and entertained.
One of the standout features of Mama Africa is their live music and band performances, which add to the already vibrant atmosphere. The restaurant also hosts special events such as the Black Filmmakers Film Festival, He(Art) in Session, and Africa Day celebrations.
If you're looking for a place to celebrate Mother's Day or any other special occasion, Mama Africa has got you covered with their delicious African Cuisine Food Combo. From chicken wings to crocodile steak, there's something for everyone on their menu.
Overall, Mama Africa is a gem in the heart of Cape Town that offers an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're looking for great food, live music or just a fun night out with friends, Mama Africa has it all.
