Cafe Orca

Name: Cafe Orca
Address: 88 Beach Road, Melkbosstrand, 7441, ZA
Telephone: +27 21 553 4120
Price range: Not applicable
Rating: 4.8

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Cafe Orca is a renowned seafood restaurant located in the coastal village of Melkbosstrand, Cape Town. Established in 1997, this family-run establishment offers exceptional value and quality seafood with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean from within an original Melkbosstrand beachfront cottage. Named one of the top 500 restaurants in South Africa 2015 by Eat Out Magazine, Cafe Orca is open 6 days a week for lunch and dinner (except Sundays – lunch only). Reservation for dinner is recommended as they are frequently fully booked.
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29/10/2026

🏆🇿🇦 NUMBER 12 IN SOUTH AFRICA. THIS ONE IS FOR YOU! 🐋❤️

Melkbosstrand, look what we’ve achieved together! 🥹🌊

Café Orca has been ranked No. 12 in South Africa’s Top 100 restaurants in the 2026 Dineplan Reviewers’ Choice Awards, presented by American Express. 🥂

And today, we want to celebrate the people behind that achievement.

YOU. Our guests. Our community. Our Café Orca family. ❤️

Every meal shared with us, every special occasion, every seafood platter enjoyed overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, and every review you’ve taken the time to write has helped bring us here.

To our incredible team, thank you for the dedication, warmth and hospitality you bring to Café Orca.

And to every guest who has supported us, recommended us, returned to our tables and shared their experience — this recognition belongs to you, too. 🐋❤️

From our little corner of Melkbosstrand to South Africa’s Top 100, we are incredibly proud and deeply grateful.

But we're not stopping here! 👀

⭐ 1,843 REVIEWS. OUR NEXT MILESTONE: 2,000! ⭐

Have you visited Café Orca?

We’d love to know…

👇 WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT CAFÉ ORCA?

Is it the fresh seafood, the ocean views, the hospitality, or a special memory you’ve made with us?

Tell us in the comments. We’d love to hear your story! ❤️

Thank you for being part of our journey.

No. 12 in South Africa. One incredible community. And the road to 2,000 continues! 🐋🥂

📍 Melkbosstrand, Cape Town
📅 Book anytime via Dineplan.

23/10/2026

🥂🍾 SOME MOMENTS DESERVE A LITTLE SPARKLE. 🌊❤️

Happy World Ch*****ne Day! 🥂

At Café Orca, we believe the best moments in life are the ones we share — over incredible food, with wonderful company, and with the beautiful ocean as our backdrop. 🌊🐋

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a romantic evening, or simply making time for the people who matter, here's to savouring every moment.

Because sometimes, it's not just about what's in your glass. It's about who's sitting across the table. ❤️

Here's to good food, great company and moments worth celebrating. 🥂

📍 Café Orca, Melkbosstrand

📅 Book your next experience through Dineplan.

*****neDay *****neDay

15/10/2026

❤️ A LITTLE KINDNESS. A LOT OF HEART. 🥂🐋

Some gestures remind you just how special people can be. ❤️

A heartfelt thank you to Janet, who recently dined with us at Café Orca and so generously went to her car to bring us 12 bottles of Springfield Estate Life from Stone. 🍷🥹

Janet, your thoughtfulness and generosity truly touched us. It wasn't just the w**e — it was the kindness behind the gesture that meant so much to our entire team.

From all of us at Café Orca, thank you for thinking of us and for reminding us that sometimes the most beautiful moments happen through the simplest acts of kindness. ❤️

Good people. Generous hearts. Beautiful connections. 🥂

❤️ Have you ever experienced an act of kindness that stayed with you long after the moment had passed?

We'd love to hear your story in the comments. Let's spread a little kindness today. 👇❤️🐋

With gratitude,
The Café Orca Family 🐋❤️

02/10/2026

Some people serve a meal.
Some people create a memory. ❤️

Today, we’re celebrating Mich — Café Orca’s Waiter of the Month! 🏆🐋

A recent 5-star guest review mentioned something we absolutely love hearing:

“The service was incredible and my waitress Mich was so professional and super kind with a beautiful smile on her face.”

That’s Café Orca hospitality.

It’s the smile.
It’s the kindness.
It’s the professionalism.

It’s making someone feel genuinely welcome.
And the best part?

Tony and his partner are already planning to come back. ❤️

Congratulations, Mich! 👏🏽

We see you. We appreciate you. And we’re proud to have you on the Café Orca team. 🐋🥂
Have you been looked after by Mich before? Tell her in the comments. 👇🏽❤️

28/09/2026

“World class, just like the Springboks!” 🇿🇦🏉

Okay, Tess… we’re blushing. 🥹❤️

Those were her words after dining with us — and she gave Café Orca 5 stars across Food, Value, Service AND Ambience. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

But now, Cape Town…

WHAT MAKES A RESTAURANT A SOUTH AFRICAN GEM? 🇿🇦👇

Is it…

🦞 The food?
🌊 The ocean views?
❤️ The hospitality?
🥂 The atmosphere?
🐋 Or the whole experience?

Tell us. We want to hear it from YOU. 👇
And if you had this in front of you right now… 👀

🦞 Crayfish
🍤 Prawns
🦪 Oysters
🍚 Savoury rice / 🍟 chips

What are you reaching for first? 😂👇

📍 Café Orca — Melkbosstrand, Cape Town
🌊 Fresh seafood • Exceptional hospitality • Spectacular ocean views

19/09/2026

YOU ASKED. WE LISTENED. 👀🦞🦪🍤

For weeks, you've been asking us…

“When are you going to do a shellfish platter?”

Well…
HERE IT IS. 😍🔥

🦞 1 whole crayfish
🍤 6 prawns
🦪 6 oysters
🥬 Fresh vegetables
🍟 Choice of chips or savoury rice

One platter.
Three shellfish favourites.
And absolutely no easy decisions. 😂

But now comes the important question…

WHO ARE YOU SHARING THIS WITH? 👀👇

Tag the person you'd bring to Café Orca and let them know the shellfish platter has landed. 🐋❤️

Melkbosstrand, Cape Town 🌊

16/09/2026

“Best seafood in Cape Town.” 👀🦞

Not our words…

Theresa said it. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

And she gave Café Orca 5/5 for everything:

🦞 Food — 5.0
❤️ Value — 5.0
✨ Service — 5.0
🌊 Ambience — 5.0

So now we have a question for Cape Town…
What would YOU order at Café Orca? 👇

🦞 Crayfish
🦪 Oysters
🐟 Fresh line fish
🍤 Prawns

Drop your choice in the comments. 👇

And tag the person you'd share this platter with. ❤️

We're currently sitting at 4.9 ⭐ from 1,706 reviews on Dineplan.

1,706 guests have already shared their experience.
We're on the road to 2,000. 🐋🌊

Thank you, Theresa. ❤️
xx Café Orca

📍 Melkbosstrand • Cape Town

🦞 Fresh seafood • Exceptional hospitality • Spectacular ocean views

12/09/2026

🥂 LADIES… TAG YOUR PARTNER IN CRIME. 👇🏼😏
IT'S THE FINAL LADIES NIGHT! 💃✨

One more night to get the girls together, enjoy incredible food and raise a glass to a beautiful evening at Café Orca. 🥂

Tonight, ladies enjoy a FREE glass of MCC with their main meal. 😉

So here's the question…

WHO ARE YOU BRINGING? 👇🏼

Tag your girls, your bestie, your mom, your sister… or the man who needs to make the reservation! 😂❤️

🦪 Fresh seafood
🥂 Bubbly on us
❤️ Great company
🌅 A beautiful evening at Café Orca

📍 Café Orca, Melkbosstrand

YOUR TABLE. YOUR GIRLS. YOUR FINAL LADIES NIGHT. 💃🥂

👇🏼 TAG THEM. MAKE THE DATE. WE'LL SEE YOU TONIGHT.

10/09/2026

🐋 THE WEEKEND IS CALLING… AND SO IS THE OCEAN. 🌊

Fresh seafood. 🦞
West Coast flavours. 🦐
Something delicious in your glass. 🥂
And the kind of ocean view that makes you want to stay a little longer. 🌅

Whether you're planning a relaxed lunch, a special dinner or simply looking for an excuse to get together with your favourite people…

Café Orca is waiting. 🤍

📍 Melkbosstrand

Wednesday–Saturday — Lunch & Dinner
Sunday — Lunch Only

📅 Don’t leave your table to chance! Book anytime via Dineplan, or contact us directly.

So… who are you bringing to Café Orca this week? 👀👇🐋

05/09/2026

🏉 THE BOYS HAVE THEIR RUGBY.
THE LADIES HAVE THEIR NIGHT. 🥂😉

Ladies Night is back at Café Orca — TONIGHT! 💃✨
Round four… and we’re still pouring the bubbles. 🥂❤️

Tonight, 5 September, ladies enjoy a FREE glass of MCC with their main meal.

So call your girlfriends.
Make the date.
Leave the boys to their rugby. 😉

Or gentlemen… bring your lady and earn some serious brownie points. 😂❤️

🦪 Fresh seafood
🍽️ Beautiful food
🥂 Good company
💃 And a little bubbly on us

📍 Café Orca, Melkbosstrand

TONIGHT — 5 SEPTEMBER

FINAL LADIES NIGHT — 12 SEPTEMBER

Because good nights are even better when they become traditions. ❤️🥂

Your table. Your girls. Your night.

Tag the ladies you’re bringing tonight! 👇🏼💃

Address

88 Beach Road
Melkbosstrand
7441

Option 1 - Public Transport:
Take the T1 train line towards Melkbosstrand and alight at the Melkbosstrand station. From there, take a short walk towards Beach Road until you reach the restaurant.

Option 2 - Driving/Parking:
From Cape Town City Centre, take the N1 highway towards Paarl and take exit 4 for Bosmansdam Road. Continue straight onto Otto du Plessis Drive which leads to Beach Road in Melkbosstrand. The restaurant is located along this road and parking is available on site or on nearby streets.

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12:00 - 15:00
	18:00 - 20:30
Wednesday	12:00 - 15:00
	18:00 - 20:30
Thursday	12:00 - 15:00
	18:00 - 20:30
Friday	12:00 - 15:00
	18:00 - 20:30
Saturday	12:00 - 15:00
	18:00 - 20:30
Sunday	12:00 - 15:30

Telephone

+27 21 553 4120

Website

http://www.cafeorca.co.za/

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What people say

Seafood restaurants are known for their fresh and delicious seafood dishes, and Cafe Orca in Melkbosstrand is no exception. This family-run establishment has been serving up some of the best seafood in Cape Town since 1997. The restaurant is housed inside one of the original beachfront cottages, offering diners stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean while they enjoy their meals.

Cafe Orca has received numerous accolades over the years, including being named one of the top 500 restaurants in South Africa by Eat Out Magazine in 2015. It's not hard to see why - the quality of their seafood is exceptional, and their prices are very reasonable.

The restaurant is open six days a week, from Tuesday to Sunday. They serve lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday, and lunch only on Sundays. While they don't take reservations for lunch, it's recommended that you make a reservation for dinner as they tend to fill up quickly.

Overall, Cafe Orca is a must-visit for seafood lovers in Cape Town. With its prime location on Beach Road in Melkbosstrand and its reputation for high-quality seafood at great prices, it's no wonder this restaurant has become such a beloved institution over the years.