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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]
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!
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! 🎈🎉🥳
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! 🎈🎉🥳
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
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.
05/09/2026
TAJINE AND WINE SPECIAL
Every Tuesday, order any of our delicious Moroccan Tajines and enjoy a complimentary 250ml carafe of
SAXENBURG GUINEA FOWL - RED BLEND
Choose from:
🍖 Lamb Shank & Prune Tajine
🍋 Lemon Chicken Tajine
🥘 Kefta & Tomato Tajine
🌱 Spiced Lentil, Sweet Potato & Butternut Tajine (Vegan)
The perfect combination of slow-cooked comfort food
05/09/2026
Lazy Sunday Afternoon - Slow down and savour your Sunday afternoons at Rick’s. 🥂
Every Sunday from 3-7pm order our Tapas Platter , the Vegetarian Mezze Platter orour new cold cuts and Cheese platter and enjoy 2 complimentary glasses of Pierre Jourdan Brut Classique on us.
Great views, good food, great company, and a little bubbly to make your Sunday even better.
02/09/2026
X2 Margaritas for R100 ✨ | EVERY Wednesday at Rick’s 🍸🍋
02/09/2026
Catch the ultimate rivalry live at Rick’s Café! 🏉🇿🇦🇳🇿
We’re screening the big game across the venue so you won’t miss a single moment of the action.
Match Details:
Fixture: Springboks vs All Blacks
Date: Saturday, 05 September
Kick-off: 17:10
View From: Roof Terrace & Downstairs Bar
📍 Location: 103 Kloof Street, Gardens
📞 Bookings: 021 424 1100
✉️ Email: [email protected]
Tables fill up fast on game days, tag your squad and book early to secure the best seats! 🍻🔥
02/09/2026
Elevate your weekend with Live Jazz at Rick’s Café featuring Roy and the Rick’sters! 🎷🎤✨
Join us for smooth tunes, great drinks, and amazing vibes. Admission is completely free!
Weekend Lineup (19:30 onwards):
Friday, 04 Sept: W***y van Zyl on Saxophone
Saturday, 05 Sept: Ian Smith on Trumpet, Fluegelhorn & Vocals
📍 Location: Rick’s Café Americain, 103 Kloof Street, Gardens
📞 Bookings: 021 424 1100
Tag your jazz crew and reserve your spot early! 🍸🎶
31/08/2026
Warm up your Tuesdays at Rick’s Café Americain with our Winter Tajine Special! ❄️🍲🍷
Join us every Tuesday for a cozy, authentic dining experience. Order any of our savory Moroccan tajines and enjoy a complimentary 250ml carafe of Cederberg Merlot Shiraz Blend.
On the Menu:
Lamb Shank & Prune Tajine
Lemon Chicken Tajine
Kefta & Tomato Tajine
Seafood Tajine
Spiced Lentil, Sweet Potato & Butternut Tajine (V)
📍 Location: 103 Kloof Street, Gardens
📞 Bookings: 021 424 1100 / 021 822 1100
30/08/2026
🌸 SPRING HAS SPRUNG AT RICK’S! ☀️
Longer days, warmer nights and even more reasons to join us on Kloof Street.
We’re back to welcoming you 7 days a week! 🍹🎷🍔
Here’s what’s happening:
🍔 Mondays: 2-for-1 Burgers, all day
🍷 Tuesdays: Order any Tajine + enjoy a complimentary carafe of Cederberg Shiraz Merlot
🍸 Wednesdays: x2 El Jimador Margaritas for R100
🎷 Fridays & Saturdays: Live Jazz from 7H30PM
🏉 Saturdays: Rugby at the Bar & Roof Terrace
🍖 Sundays: Slow-Roasted Leg of Lamb for R185
🎧 Lazy Sunday: DJ Joey from 3-7PM
🥂 Sunday Special: Order a Tapas or Mezze Platter and enjoy 2 complimentary glasses of Pierre Jourdan Brut MCC
🥃 Spring Special: 2 Double Brandy & Cokes for R90
🍹 Happy Hour: Every day, 3-6PM
✨ Golden Hour: Every day, 10PM-midnight | Enjoy discounts on selected Cocktails & Woodstock Craft Beers! 🍸🍻
Spring is here, and there’s always something happening at Rick’s. 🌸
📍 Rick’s Café Américain, Kloof Street
Book your table via the link in our bio
30/08/2026
🎷 Live Jazz Weekend at Rick’s Café Americain! 🎸
Get ready for smooth sounds and great vibes this weekend as Roy and the Ricksters take the stage!
Entry is completely FREE.
Lineup:
Friday (04.09): Live Saxophone with W***y van Zyl starting from 7:30PM.
Saturday (05.09): Jazz Guitar with Ian Smith on Trumpet, Fluegelhorn and vocals - starting from 7h30PM.
Location: 103 Kloof Street, Gardens
Gather your friends, grab a drink, and enjoy a weekend of unforgettable live jazz! ✨ See less
— at Rick's Cafe Americain - Restaurant & Bar, Cape Town.
30/08/2026
🇿🇦🔥 THE BOKS DID IT! NOW LET’S KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING! 🔥🇿🇦
WHAT A WIN! 💪🏉 The Springboks came out fighting and put the All Blacks in their place! 🇿🇦🙌
The score is level — and the rivalry is ON! 🔥
Now it’s time to celebrate our boys and get behind them for the next battle! 🍻🏉
Join us at Rick’s Café Américain!
Bring your friends, wear your green & gold, grab a cold one and soak up the atmosphere as we back the Boks all the way! 🇿🇦💚💛
BOKKE! BOKKE! BOKKE! 🇿🇦🔥
30/08/2026
🌸☀️ SPRING HAS SPRUNG AT RICK’S! ☀️🌸
…and we’re OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! 🎉
Spring is here, the days are getting longer, and Rick’s Café Américain is back in full swing! 🍹🍔🍷🎶
We’ve got something happening every day of the week — great food, cold drinks, live music, Rugby and some seriously good Spring specials!
🍔 MONDAY – TWO-FOR-ONE BURGERS
Every Monday, ALL DAY!
Order any burger and get another one FREE! 🍔🍔
Double the burgers, double the fun!
🍷 TUESDAY – WINE & TAJINE SPECIAL
Order any Tajine and enjoy a COMPLIMENTARY carafe of Cederberg Shiraz Merlot! 🍷
Good food. Great wine. Perfect Tuesday.
🍸 WEDNESDAY – MARGARITA DAY!
🌵 2 El Jimador Margaritas for only R100
ALL DAY LONG! 🍋🔥
🎷 FRIDAY & SATURDAY – LIVE JAZZ!
Our famous Live Jazz at the Bar is back! 🎶
📅 Every Friday & Saturday
🕢 From 19H30
Come for dinner, stay for the music and enjoy the Rick’s atmosphere!
🏉🇿🇦 SATURDAY 05.09 – SPRINGBOK RUGBY!
The Boks are back! 💪🔥
📺 LIVE at our Bar & Roof Terrace from 17H00
Grab your Green & Gold and join us for all the action! 🇿🇦💚💛
🍖 SUNDAY 06.09 – SUNDAY ROAST
Slow-Roasted Leg of Lamb – R185
with roast potatoes, vegetables & Port Jus. 🤤
🎧 LAZY SUNDAY WITH DJ JOEY
15H00–19H00
Great tunes, chilled drinks and the perfect Sunday afternoon atmosphere. 🍹🎶
🥂 SUNDAY AFTERNOON SPECIAL
With every Tapas or Mezze Platter to Share, enjoy 2 COMPLIMENTARY glasses of Pierre Jourdan Brut MCC! 🥂✨
🍹 HAPPY HOUR – EVERY DAY
🕒 15H00–18H00
✨ GOLDEN HOUR – EVERY DAY
🌙 22H00–MIDNIGHT
Enjoy discounts on selected Cocktails & Woodstock Craft Beers! 🍸🍻
🥃🔥 SPRING BRANDY SPECIAL
2 Double Brandy & Cokes for only R90!
🌸 ALL SPRING • ALL DAY LONG!
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🌸 SPRING IS HERE — AND RICK’S IS READY! 🌸
🍔 Come for the food.
🍸 Stay for the drinks.
🎷 Enjoy the Jazz.
🏉 Cheer for the Boks.
🎧 Relax with DJ Joey.
There’s always a reason to be at Rick’s! 🍻🌸
📍 Rick’s Café Américain – Kloof Street
Restaurant - Bar - Roof Terrace
Local, Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine!
30/08/2026
What a Saturday at Rick’s! A great Bokke win followed by some incredible jazz 🏉🎷
Nothing quite beats good music, great food and even better company. Thanks to everyone who joined us and made it one to remember.
Here’s to more nights like these at Rick’s! 🍸
27/08/2026
Enjoy a complimentary 250ml Cederberg Merlot/Shiraz Blend with any Moroccan Tajine 🍽️
From Lamb Shank & Prune to Lemon Chicken, Kefta, Seafood or our Vegan Lentil Tajine, there’s something for everyone.
Cosy food, great wine, perfect views at Rick’s 😉
26/08/2026
🎷 Live Jazz Weekend at Rick’s Café Americain! 🎸
Get ready for smooth sounds and great vibes this weekend as Roy and the Ricksters take the stage!
Entry is completely FREE.
Lineup:
Friday (28.08): Live Saxophone with W***y van Zyl starting from 7PM.
Saturday (29.08): Jazz Guitar with Bradley Prince starting from 7h30PM.
📍 Location: 103 Kloof Street, Gardens
Gather your friends, grab a drink, and enjoy a weekend of unforgettable live jazz! ✨
Address
103 Kloofstreet, Gardens
Cape Town
8001
For the bar & grill and Mediterranean restaurant, take the blue line train to Cape Town station and walk southeast along Strand St. Turn right onto Buitengracht St and continue until you reach a crossroads. Take a left onto Rose St and follow until you see the restaurant on your right. Alternatively, if driving, park at the nearby parking lot on Rose St.
For the Moroccan restaurant, take the red line train to Cape Town station and walk southwest along Adderley St. Turn right onto Longmarket St and continue until you reach a crossroads. Take a left onto Shortmarket St and follow until you see the restaurant on your left. If driving, park at the nearby parking lot on Buiten St.
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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What people say
Rick's Cafe Americain - Restaurant & Bar, Cape Town is a must-visit for anyone looking for a unique dining experience in the heart of Cape Town. The restaurant is located in a charming 135-year-old Victorian building that has been decorated to resemble the iconic movie classic "Casablanca". Walking into Rick's Cafe Americain feels like walking into a friend's home for dinner.
The menu at Rick's Cafe Americain offers a seasonal selection of Global Tapas and an extensive range of dishes that cater to all tastes. From mouth-watering salads to gourmet burgers, fresh seafood, mature prime steaks, and Moroccan and Mediterranean specialties, there is something for everyone. The restaurant prides itself on serving comfort food that will leave you feeling satisfied.
The Aviation Cocktail Bar on the ground floor boasts one of Cape Town's biggest beverage selections. With over 80 tequila brands, more than 200 gin, rum, and vodka options, plus many single malts, scotch and US whiskey's and other premium spirits & liquors, there is no shortage of drinks to choose from.
Whether you're looking to lunch on the restaurant balcony or sip sundowners on the roof terrace while enjoying the stunning views of Cape Town, Rick's Cafe Americain has got you covered. The award-winning selection of wines is sure to suit all tastes and features a wide selection by the carafe.
In conclusion, Rick's Cafe Americain - Restaurant & Bar, Cape Town is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a unique dining experience in Cape Town. The ambiance is warm and welcoming, the food is delicious and comforting, and the drinks are plentiful. We highly recommend this establishment to anyone looking for an unforgettable night out in Cape Town.
