Mama Africa
African Restaurant$$$$
Cape Town CBD - Foreshore, iKapa
"Live music till 8:00pm on saturdays is a nice experience!"(10 Tips)
"A piece of South africa"(2 Tips)
"Just got 2 glasses of wine from the manager - whatta surprise!"(5 Tips)
"Lucky the other waiter and waitresses are much nicer."(8 Tips)
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Keabetswe KekanaAugust 7, 2014First time having crocodile meat And it was good. Mamas sweet treat platter is also great to try out
Shaileshwori SharmaJuly 24, 2016The live music was the highlight of our group's dining experience in Mama Africa & the lively band made our night. Food was on the pricier side but with huge servings. Go for the fish dishes!
Amanda CNovember 22, 2019Great ambience. Out of the club scene nearby and live marimba band. Doesn’t get better. Staff is so nice.
Samantha HanekomSeptember 5, 2014Live band is incredible, ostrich steak is awesome. Brilliant experience! Loved every minute- Jeremy Adam Wlaszek WaltAugust 2, 2012There are no tips to leave. It has to be one of the greatest success stories in the entertainment / dining out for foreigners in South Africa .
- Joanne LeeJune 18, 2011Lucky the other waiter and waitresses are much nicer. Their desserts are gorgeous.. Try their coconut pudding and flaming banana..
Cinnamon RollOctober 17, 2013They dont give you your checkin special!. Only thing you get is a smile instead of the special!.. :/ not nice!.. Dont get excited for the special :/ but the music and the african atmosphere is nice
eDreamsJune 28, 2011If you get here, you have to try the Zimbabwean Dovi - chicken and vegetables in a peanut sauce served over rice.
Joelle H.November 16, 2010Vibrant live band playing. Busy and lively joint. Also got a free glass of wine as a four square special.
Toon DebouNovember 17, 2018Feels like a noisy tourist trap. They bill you for everything: "live music", side dishes not asked for, ... Pushy waitress recommending the most expensive dishes as "her favorites". Dirty bathrooms.
Arlo MidgettMay 7, 2011Service was better than Tripadvisor reviews led us to believe and the food was good (if spendy.) The Foursquare wine special is a lie, however.
Try the hunters game potjie, its made of kudu and springbok ! stunning
- yesiwillyesicanNovember 25, 2011Waitress advised the deal was no longer available and didn't seem at all apologetic, but instead very 'matter of fact' about it. Wait staff seems arrogant. Let's see what the food tastes like.
NezzAugust 2, 2011Special doesn't exist - I was told it had 'expired'. Have suggested strongly that they remove it ASAP- Joanne LeeJune 18, 2011Free glass of wine special is no longer valid.. :( the waitress serving us tonite isn't too friendly... :(
Tanya TsymbalMay 15, 2017Живая музыка - это что-то увидеть и услышать!!! Коллектив marimba vibrations оставил неизгладимое впечатление )) хорошая еда. Людно. Еду приходиться подождать :)
Peter ScherbakovJuly 4, 2013Спецпредложение от мамы африки работает.за чек ин в форсквер дают стакан домашнего вина.Шумновато для разговоров.Музыка африканская и кухня стейки, морепродукты немного дичи и даже про вегет не забыли
Jona QNovember 11, 2015Sí quieres comer carnes exóticas este es tu sitio. Fuimos a medio día para estar más tranquilos y evitar los espectáculos para turistas y la música en vivo ( la cual te cargan en la factura).
Halina DoriaSeptember 24, 2015A comida não é a melhor que provamos, inclusive quando chegamos muita coisa do cardápio já tinha acabado. Mas a banda e a música valem uma visita.
Дарья ШилоApril 17, 2018Всей нашей компании не понравилась еда. Объективно, не вкусно. Выступление группы интересное, но уж очень шумно. В кафе одни туристы. Советую выбрать другое место
André RibeiroFebruary 9, 2020A música e o ambiente são bons, mas o atendimento deixou a desejar. O tempo de preparo dos pratos foi demorado. Trocaram o meu pedido sem me avisar que o prato solicitado estava em falta.
Fábio M. RezendeApril 29, 2012Claro que eu não iria perder a oportunidade de experimentar esse espetinho de carne de crocodilo!
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"Great food, wines and real taste of africa with traditional music and dance performance. You can try to play drums, with their profesionals musicians. The building and inside decor is very nice!!!"
katerina - 7.6
"The Kudu, Impala and Springbok steaks are really very delicious. Absolutely a must."
Markus - 7.7
"Totally worth R25 for the live music. Food was surprisingly good. Pan-fried kingklip was perfect. Game meat platter worth a try (springbok = sirloin, ostrich = duck, kudu = fillet)"
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C P - 7.3
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