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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

One of the tastiest meals I have ever enjoyed. Steaks were cooked to perfection....portion sizes were plentiful, service was efficient and friendly. And extremely good value for money.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 16 October 2023

Iconic, unmissable, go back regularly. You cannot go wrong visiting, nor reccomending this superb steak venue.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 12 October 2023

We came here to enjoy the best steaks in Capetown. The staff was friendly and attentive, she gave us lots of explanations on the food and its preparation. The steaks turned out to be perfectly grilled and juicy. The wine list is comprehensive, not expensive...and perfectly accompanying the food.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 27 September 2023 via mobile

Superb steaks in a very friendly and cosy atmosphere. The fillet was superb - much better than the t-bone in my opinion. Tobacco onions were fabulous. Easy walk from the Kloof Street hotel where we were staying, though roads quite dark - the more wary...might prefer to go by taxi.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 24 September 2023

On a recent trip to Cape Town and South Africa in general, this came reccomended to us by our guide, and some fellow travellers. An amazing choice. This restaurant is known more for traditional South african specialities and appears to cater for all meat tastes....The style is rustic with dark wood throughout. I personally went for a ostrich and springbok kebab. I was extremely satisfied that is did. Both meats skewers were massive with well cooked flavoursome meat (with a meat liquor to accompany). Ostrich is not unlike steak in texture and flavour and very lean, the springbok slightly more rich in colour and flavour. Highly reccomended. If you like meat, and are willing to try something a little different (to most WesternEuropean tastes) this is reccomened for a taste of South AfricaMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 17 September 2023 via mobile

To begin, this restaurant is a hidden gem; I can only describe it as the greatest steak I've ever had, a sentiment shared by my girlfriend. We've had the good fortune to eat at some of the world's most upscale steakhouses, some of which have...Michelin stars; this outperformed them in terms of food quality and taste. Granted, the venue's decor could not be compared to that of similar businesses, but it was also what made it so unique. It had a family atmosphere to it, with the restaurant manager present to ensure everything was flawless and to converse despite his hectic schedule. The cuisine was excellent, the meat quality superior to anything I've ever eaten, and the service was prompt, pleasant, and personable. Bottom line, if you're in Cape Town, you must visit this restaurant.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 23 August 2023 via mobile

Great meat, great place and very nice staff! Although very busy and crowded managed to squeeze us in and delivered us the best meat in South Africa.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 22 August 2023

The service was great the food was great the bill was ridiculous and the management was taking a fat chance. Over charging where ever possible. Has this become a national pastime in SA ??

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 2 August 2023 via mobile

Perfect Food and staff with a dedication for service. From reservation to departure you are in very good hands. Quality of Food is always at a very high level. Even though there a places with a better interior style, Nelson’s Eye shines at the overall...experience.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 29 July 2023 via mobile

We were very lucky to get a table on their last day of opening before their winter holiday. It has a very cosy pub like vibe and the steaks were amazing. All at incredibly cheap prices. It was recommended to us and I would defo...recommend to others.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 3 May 2023

If you want a good steak in Cape Town head here. We were a group of 3 for evening dinner, the atmosphere is like that of an old English pub. The server was very helpful choosing from the menu, advising what steaks were available, we...had one non meat eater who had options from the menu. The food was excellent, the host was great and very chatty. This is an ideal place to go with friends. We'll certainly come back if in Cape Town.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 18 April 2023 via mobile

Really looked forward, as highly recommended by fellow meat lovers. Curb appeal low, but inside had a ye olde pub feel. Manager was friendly. Our server Sipho was not great however. Long lag in getting our first round of drinks. He had no idea what...the size of the carafes were and didn’t bother finding out either. But the manager happened by later and he informed us it was 250ml. Food: Starters were very good, for mains the Lamb chop and Sirloin was excellent. Prime rib on the bone was a bit tough so disappointing. What really let them down though is the fact that we were charged for an extra bottle of wine, an extra glass of wine, and an extra bottle of water. Considering we were a table of only 4 and one person was not consuming anything alcoholic, that was quite an obvious flaw. When pointed out to our waiter, he failed to muster a convincing apology or culpability, he more or less just shrugged off the error, but he did then remedy the bill. So do carefully audit your bill when you visit.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 16 April 2023 via mobile

Good exceptional!!!! Cannot tell you how good this place is. Staff, food everything just superb!!! Highly recommend you go here especially if you love steaks. Fish also soooo good

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 4 April 2023 via mobile

This steak house was recommended to us by four lovely Irish girls who had been that week. Fillet steak,550 gram,so cheap! THE BEST MEAL I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY ENTIRE LIFE. A MUST! Best restaurant in capetown. Phillipa the waitress a legend as was...the owner.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 2 April 2023 via mobile

Looked for a good steak place to eat and this was recommended. Wow. The wonderful smell of the cooking hits you as soon as you walk in the door to a very warm welcome from the wonderful staff. Lots of choice on the menu but...I only wanted Steak and was not disappointed. It was cooked to perfection, melt in the mouth and a wonderful flavour. The restaurant had so much to offer I would have come back every night. If ever in Cape Town, it is well worth a visit. Love the little extra fun table/place mats too.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Response from ColinC103 | Reviewed this property |
We all had small steaks (230g) and they cost around 200 rand. Total bill was about 1600 rand for 4 of us.
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Nelson's Eye is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 3.5