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Mama Africa

Mama Africa

African Restaurant$$$$
Cape Town CBD - Foreshore, iKapa
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    ANDRES T.
    "Live music till 8:00pm on saturdays is a nice experience!"(10 Tips)
    David T.
    "A piece of South africa"(2 Tips)
    yesiwillyesican
    "Just got 2 glasses of wine from the manager - whatta surprise!"(5 Tips)
    Joanne L.
    "Lucky the other waiter and waitresses are much nicer."(8 Tips)
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  • coconut pudding
  • great value
  • good for groups
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  • Keabetswe K.heart icon on user image
    Keabetswe KekanaAugust 7, 2014
    First time having crocodile meat And it was good. Mamas sweet treat platter is also great to try out
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • Shaileshwori S.
    Shaileshwori SharmaJuly 24, 2016
    The 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 C.heart icon on user image
    Amanda CNovember 22, 2019
    Great ambience. Out of the club scene nearby and live marimba band. Doesn’t get better. Staff is so nice.
  • Kristian R.heart icon on user image
    Kristian RabeMay 31, 2013
    Great Food. Tasty wine. Nice music. Perfect for fading out a nice day in Cape Town Read more
  • Powie!heart icon on user image
    Powie!July 15, 2019
    The music is amazing, the food and decorations too! A must go!
  • K.A.heart icon on user image
    K.A.July 31, 2020
    Been here 10+ times
    One of the most beautiful things
  • Samantha H.
    Samantha HanekomSeptember 5, 2014
    Live band is incredible, ostrich steak is awesome. Brilliant experience! Loved every minute
  • Jeremy Adam Wlaszek W.
    There 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 L.
    Joanne LeeJune 18, 2011
    Lucky the other waiter and waitresses are much nicer. Their desserts are gorgeous.. Try their coconut pudding and flaming banana..
  • Davor I.heart icon on user image
    Davor I.August 31, 2015
    Tourist-y af yet not to miss for unique atmo
  • Jan C.
    Jan CarlsonMarch 16, 2016
    When in Cape Town, don't miss Mama!!!
  • ANDRES T.heart icon on user image
    ANDRES TOLEDOAugust 31, 2013
    Live music till 8:00pm on saturdays is a nice experience!
  • Cameron F.
    Cameron FerstatAugust 8, 2013
    Very cool place just watch out for pick pockets on the street outside
  • Victoria W.
    Victoria WongFebruary 10, 2015
    Touristy, but good live music and service nonetheless
  • Cinnamon R.
    Cinnamon RollOctober 17, 2013
    They 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
  • eDreams
    eDreamsJune 28, 2011
    If you get here, you have to try the Zimbabwean Dovi - chicken and vegetables in a peanut sauce served over rice.
  • Joelle H.
    Joelle H.November 16, 2010
    Vibrant live band playing. Busy and lively joint. Also got a free glass of wine as a four square special.
  • Thomas S.heart icon on user image
    Thomas SimpsonJanuary 9, 2014
    Come and stay. It's great.
  • Finnegantrheart icon on user image
    FinnegantrAugust 23, 2018
    Music, atmosphere and food
  • Sarah L.
    Sarah LuMay 16, 2014
    15 Rand extra for live Music. Food is okay. Very nice Location.
  • Arlo M.
    Arlo MidgettMay 7, 2011
    Service was better than Tripadvisor reviews led us to believe and the food was good (if spendy.) The Foursquare wine special is a lie, however.
  • Toon D.
    Toon DebouNovember 17, 2018
    Feels 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.
  • Rawanheart icon on user image
    RawanOctober 5, 2018
    Iive music ..
  • Dalal A.heart icon on user image
    Dalal AkFebruary 26
    The vibes 👍🏻 the food 👎🏻
  • yesiwillyesican
    yesiwillyesicanNovember 25, 2011
    Just got 2 glasses of wine from the manager - whatta surprise! ;)
  • Chris R.
    Chris RawlinsonJune 2, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the hunters game potjie, its made of kudu and springbok ! stunning
  • David T.heart icon on user image
    David TobarNovember 30, 2015
    A piece of South africa
  • Bruxelles7
    Bruxelles7January 29, 2012
    Special offer not valid anymore.
  • yesiwillyesican
    yesiwillyesicanNovember 25, 2011
    Waitress 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.
  • Nezz
    NezzAugust 2, 2011
    Special doesn't exist - I was told it had 'expired'. Have suggested strongly that they remove it ASAP
  • Ash B.
    Ash BheJuly 24, 2010
    Heard its a nice place for ppl looking for anafrican experience
  • Fernando G.
    Fernando GameleiraNovember 2, 2011
    On Tuesday it was pretty empty. But the place is nice.
  • Joanne L.
    Joanne LeeJune 18, 2011
    Free glass of wine special is no longer valid.. :( the waitress serving us tonite isn't too friendly... :(
  • nas m.
    nas mNovember 4, 2013
    why Sunday no open??? shame!
  • Jeff C.
    Jeff ClarkApril 11, 2011
    Don't bother trying to claim the special. "it was only valid last year..."
  • Tanya T.heart icon on user image
    Tanya TsymbalMay 15, 2017
    Живая музыка - это что-то увидеть и услышать!!! Коллектив marimba vibrations оставил неизгладимое впечатление )) хорошая еда. Людно. Еду приходиться подождать :)
  • Peter S.heart icon on user image
    Peter ScherbakovJuly 4, 2013
    Спецпредложение 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 Q.heart icon on user image
    Jona QNovember 11, 2015
    Sí 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).
  • Can C.heart icon on user image
    Can CenkerAugust 23, 2018
    Wild games i deneyin yırtıcı hayvanlardan oluşan bir tabak
  • Domingo N.heart icon on user image
    Domingo NetoJune 11, 2017
    Restaurante tradicional, de cozinha sul-africana, no meio da Ling Street !
  • Halina D.heart icon on user image
    Halina DoriaSeptember 24, 2015
    A 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 Шило
    Дарья ШилоApril 17, 2018
    Всей нашей компании не понравилась еда. Объективно, не вкусно. Выступление группы интересное, но уж очень шумно. В кафе одни туристы. Советую выбрать другое место
  • Manoel N.
    Manoel NetoAugust 9, 2018
    Um lugar maravilhoooooooso demais!
  • André R.heart icon on user image
    André RibeiroFebruary 9, 2020
    A 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.
    Fábio M. RezendeApril 29, 2012
    Claro que eu não iria perder a oportunidade de experimentar esse espetinho de carne de crocodilo!
  • Rana T.heart icon on user image
    Rana TekinAugust 31, 2018
    Hoş bir mekan😀
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