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11/09/2026
☀️ Summer is beating down our door… and this is the w**e to open.
Boschendal Chardonnay Pinot Noir — fresh, lively and beautifully suited to long summer lunches at The Fig.
Pour yourself a glass, settle into the garden and pair it with our Pear & Gorgonzola salad for something fresh and elegant or our Thai Yellow Prawn Curry for a little more spice.
Summer in a glass🍷🌿
04/09/2026
✈️🏉 OUR BURGER & B**R SPECIAL IS REALLY TAKING OFF!
After that flyover last weekend, we’re keeping things a little closer to the ground this Saturday! 😂
Catch the game under the Bedouin tent or in the bar — big screens, cold b**rs, great burgers and plenty of gees.
Booking essential for the tent.
Come watch the Boks do their thing — without needing to duck! 🇿🇦🏉🍻\
28/08/2026
🏉🍔 BURGER & B**R. RUGBY & GEES.
This Saturday, 29 August | 4–8pm, grab our Burger & B**r Special and catch the game on the TVs under the Bedouin tent or in the bar.
Come for the burger. Stay for the rugby. Bring the gees! 🇿🇦🏉🍻
**r
26/08/2026
🏉 RUGBY UNDER THE TENT! 🏉
We’re taking it outdoors again this Saturday — after such a great turnout last weekend, we’re doing it all over again! 🌿📺
We’ve got you covered under our Bedouin tent, with the big screen, great food, cold drinks and all the rugby atmosphere you need.
And don’t worry about the Cape weather — we’ve added an extra wind shield for a little more protection! 😉🍷
Prefer to be indoors? The match will also be screening in the bar.
🎟️ Booking is essential for the tent — so get your crew together, book your spot and settle in for the game!
Rugby at the Fig just feels better outdoors. 🏉🍻
26/08/2026
🍷 Meet The Brigadier Pinot Noir
A w**e with a special place in The Wild Fig story. The Brigadier was the brainchild of Clive Nel and w**emaker James McKenzie, with its maiden vintage released in 2012. Originally made simply for private enjoyment, demand soon meant that a little more had to be produced!
From just 300 bottles in 2014, production settled at a very limited 1,200 bottles a year — making The Brigadier a true boutique Pinot Noir, found at only a select few restaurants.
Clive Nel was a much-loved Wild Fig customer, and today his son Dave Nel, owner of **es, continues that special family connection with The Fig, supplying us with many of the delicious w**es we love to pour.
Limited. Special. And very much worth discovering. 🍷
**e
25/08/2026
🍐💙 A little sweet, a little salty, a whole lot of delicious.
Our Roast Pear, Gorgonzola & Pecan Nut Salad is all about those perfect flavour combinations — sweet roasted pear, creamy Gorgonzola and crunchy toasted pecans. Fresh, indulgent and seriously good. 🤤
One of those salads that makes you forget you ordered a salad. 😉
That country feeling on your doorstep. 🌿
24/08/2026
🏉🇿🇦 BOKS vs NZ — THIS SATURDAY! 🇳🇿
Big game. Big screen. Big atmosphere. 🍻
Catch SA vs NZ at The Wild Fig this Saturday, 29 August — watch the action from the tent or the bar, with cold b**rs, good food and plenty of country-style rugby spirit.
Your Saturday plans = sorted. 🏉🍻
📍 The Wild Fig Restaurant
That country feeling on your doorstep.
23/08/2026
✨ Your celebration, your way.
Step upstairs to The Loft at The Wild Fig — a charming, intimate space for small weddings, private functions and special celebrations, seating up to 40 guests.
With open rafters, beautiful views towards Devil’s Peak and plenty of room to add your own personal touch, it’s a space made for making memories.
From flowers and décor to the little details that make it yours — bring your vision and we’ll provide the perfect setting. 🌿🥂
The Loft at The Wild Fig — that country feeling on your doorstep.
21/08/2026
🍔🍺 BURGER. B**R. BOKKE. 🇿🇦
We’ve got your rugby sorted.
For the Springboks vs All Blacks, tuck into a cheeseburger + 340ml Woodstock b**r — all for R150.
Big-screen rugby, a good burger, a cold b**r and the game, Wild Fig style. 🇿🇦🏉
Join us this Saturday 22 August and watch the Boks away from the madding crowds, under the Bedouin tent or in the bar.
Kick-off 17:00.
Special available 4–8pm. Dine-in only — no takeaways.
T&Cs apply.
That country feeling on your doorstep — with a little rugby thrown in.
**r
20/08/2026
🥂☕ Free mimosa or cappuccino with breakfast? Yes, please.
We’re making weekend breakfast at The Fig a little more tempting. 😉
Join us Saturday & Sunday, 9–11:30am (last orders at 11) and enjoy a complimentary mimosa or cappuccino with your breakfast.
Available until the end of October — so you’ve got plenty of weekends to make the most of it.
Breakfast tastes better when someone else is buying the bubbles. 🥂
19/08/2026
🇿🇦🏉 BOKKE! BOKKE! BOKKE! 🏉🇿🇦
The rivalry is back — and we’re screening the Springboks vs New Zealand live at The Wild Fig this Saturday!
Catch all the action on big-screen TVs under the Bedouin tent and in the bar, with good food, good drinks and plenty of space to settle in and enjoy the game.
Away from the madding crowds, but right in the heart of the action. 🍷🏉
For those who like their rugby with a little more Wild Fig style — relaxed, welcoming and just a little more sophisticated.
Saturday, 22 August | Kick-off 17:10
Come for the rugby. Stay for that country feeling on your doorstep.
Address
Liesbeek Avenue, Valkenberg Estate, Mowbray
Cape Town
7925
Public Transport: Take the train/bus to Rosebank Station. From there, walk south on Liesbeek Avenue for approximately 300 meters.
Driving/Parking: From the N2 highway, take exit 9 for Liesbeek Parkway towards Observatory. At the traffic circle, take the first exit onto Liesbeek Avenue. The restaurant will be located on your left-hand side after approximately 2 kilometers. Parking is available on-site.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
12:00 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday |
00:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday |
12:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday |
12:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday |
12:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday |
12:00 - 22:30 |
| Sunday |
12:00 - 21:00 |
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What people say
The Wild Fig Restaurant, located on Liesbeek Avenue in Cape Town, has received mixed reviews from various sources. According to a recent review in the Cape Times newspaper, the restaurant offers a "rustic and charming" atmosphere with "friendly and attentive" service. However, the food was described as "underwhelming" and "lacking in flavor". The review is dated October 2021.
A review in Eat Out magazine from September 2021 praised the restaurant's "beautiful setting" and "impressive wine list". However, the food was again criticized for being "average" and not living up to its potential. The reviewer also noted that the prices were on the high side for what was offered.
Online reviews of The Wild Fig Restaurant are similarly mixed. On TripAdvisor, some customers have raved about their experiences, calling it a "hidden gem" with "delicious food" and a "relaxing atmosphere". Others have been less impressed, citing issues with slow service or overcooked dishes.
One customer commented on Zomato that they had a great experience at The Wild Fig Restaurant, saying that they enjoyed the "lovely ambiance", friendly staff, and delicious food. Another customer complained about poor service and long wait times for their meal.
Overall, it seems that The Wild Fig Restaurant has some strengths but also some areas where it could improve. While many reviewers appreciate the ambiance and setting of the restaurant, there are consistent criticisms of the quality of the food. It may be worth checking out for those looking for a unique dining experience in Cape Town but should be aware of potential shortcomings in certain areas.
