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    Square Cafe & Wine Bar Restaurant

    23 Reviews
    #7 of 20 Restaurants in Century City}
    RR - RRRInternational, Delicatessen,
    Bar
    No. 3 Energy Lane | Century City Hotel, Century City 7441, South Africa
    +27 21 204 8000
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    Overview
    4.0
    23 reviews
    • Excellent49%
    • Very good39%
    • Average8%
    • Poor4%
    • Terrible0%
    Travellers talk about
    “lunch” (2 reviews)
    “pork belly” (2 reviews)
    “harvest table” (4 reviews)
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    CUISINES
    International, Delicatessen, Bar, European, Pub, Wine Bar, Vegetarian Friendly
    PRICE
    RR - RRR
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    No. 3 Energy Lane | Century City Hotel, Century City 7441, South Africa
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    1 - 10 of 23 reviews

    Reviewed 16 July 2017 via mobile
    Beautiful Design with Impeccable Staff!

    Great place for drinks (wine bar so impessive with a wall computer to help you decide on wines by the glass or bottle) and fantastic "Popcorn Chicken"! Try it, you'll love it!More

    Thank lindaolsen
    Management response:Responded 17 July 2017

    Dear lindaolsen Thank you for taking the time to review your latest visit at the Square Cafe and Wine Bar The digital menu at the cellar, is our latest addition, in making your experience, an even more impressive one! The popcorn chicken is most definitely...More

    Reviewed 18 May 2017
    Harvest Table - The Best In Cape Town

    Would highly recommend the harvest table in addition to the menu. Great home-made food that is well prepared and complimented with superior service from attentive staff.More

    Thank Denver B
    WMeyer123, General Manager at Square Cafe & Wine Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 22 May 2017

    Dear Denver B, Thank you for taking the time to review us on Trip Advisor! I am so happy to know that you enjoy our offering! Our Harvest Table is freshly prepared daily and our menu changes every week. Thank you for being a loyal...More

    Reviewed 29 April 2017 via mobile
    Great cocktails, comfy chairs

    This is a nice relaxing place. Better than the alternatives around Century city. Cocktails are great, seating is comfy, service and pricing is not bad. Decor is great too I will return to sample the food but if it's anything like the rest, I'm sure...More

    Thank Rayan R
    Management response:Responded 30 April 2017

    Dear Rayan R Thank you for joining us at the Square Cafe and Wine Bar I'm happy to hear that you had a great time on your most recent visit, while sipping cocktails on our comfy couches. The food is most definitely a must try...More

    Reviewed 21 April 2017 via mobile
    Could so easily have been a good experiance

    From the minute we walked into the Century City Hotel "Square Cafe & Wine Bar" we realized that the staff had been schooled in hospitality. A smile & welcome from reception and security, a welcoming restaurant manager and our waitresses Thando and Michelle. ( thereafter...More

    Thank charleskilner808
    Management response:Responded 23 April 2017

    Dear charleskilner808 Thank you for your review of the Square Cafe and Wine Bar I am most grateful for your feedback, which is such a valuable source of information for me, regardless of whether it is good or bad, and helps me monitor the service...More

    Reviewed 11 April 2017
    Interesting - Work in progress

    Had dinner 3 nights while staying at the hotel. The menu is not all that extensive but there is something for everyone. The staff are awesome - they alone add a star to the rating (otherwise only 3 stars). The food needs a bit of...More

    Thank Peter M
    Management response:Responded 18 April 2017

    Dear Peter M Thank you for taking the time to review us on Trip Advisor and dining at the Square Cafe and Wine Bar Your feedback has been conveyed to the Chef, as we continually strive to improve our offering and ensure guests leave with...More

    Reviewed 8 April 2017
    A new venue to try

    We visited with friends and although it was a Tuesday evening it was quite busy. It took far to long to order our pre-dinner drinks and to get our food order taken, but this was not because they were busy. That said when my food...More

    Thank Polly D
    WMeyer123, General Manager at Square Cafe & Wine Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 11 April 2017

    Dear Polly D, Many thanks for taking the time to review us on Trip Advisor. I am very sorry to hear that you did not have a great experience at the Square Cafe & Wine Bar. My most sincere apologies for the lack in service,...More

    Reviewed 6 April 2017
    Square Cafe, Century City - The new Brand

    My initial approach when Square Cafe & Wine Bar opened about a year ago in Century City Hotel was that Square Cafe could very well become a brand. I just had dinner at the newly opened 2nd restaurant, Square Cafe and wow. Highly recommendedMore

    Thank Denver B
    WMeyer123, General Manager at Square Cafe & Wine Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 11 April 2017

    Dear Denver B, Many thanks for taking the time to review our new Square Cafe & Take Out! I will ensure the team gets the great feedback! Thank you for being a loyal guest, it is always such a pleasure to host you. Best Regards,...More

    Reviewed 16 February 2017 via mobile
    Mr

    Square Cafe was the best ever venue to have celebrated my 60th birthday before attending the "Valentine under the stars" concert. We were a group of 8 very special friends and the personal attention paid by Walda, Andrea, Bradley, Michelle and Pumba was just amazing!...More

    Thank Daan V
    WMeyer123, General Manager at Square Cafe & Wine Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 20 February 2017

    Dear Daan V, Many thanks for taking the time to review us on Trip Advisor! It was an absolute pleasure hosting you and your friends on your 60th birthday! Thank you for choosing our restaurant to celebrate this special occasion. Looking forward to welcoming you...More

    Reviewed 14 February 2017
    Wine and wine...

    Excellent wine collection (not on menu but at there wine bar, you have to go in and view it). Young lady that works there knows her wines extremely well, able to make great suggestions. Place is also laid back, calm and relaxing atmosphere. It is...More

    Thank Kirstie N
    WMeyer123, General Manager at Square Cafe & Wine Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 20 February 2017

    Dear Kirstie N, Many thanks for taking the time to review us on Trip Advisor! We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit. We do pride ourselves in stocking some of the finest wines in the Western Cape. I will ensure that...More

    Reviewed 10 February 2017
    Good food in an exceptional space

    Whether it is breakfast, harvest table lunch or dinner, the food is always fresh and tasty. Adding some sushi into the mix has life it another notch in my opinion.

    1  Thank Brett M
    WMeyer123, General Manager at Square Cafe & Wine Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 20 February 2017

    Dear Brett M, Thank you for taking the time to review us on Trip Advisor! We are very pleased to hear that you have enjoyed our food offering! Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Best Regards, Walda Meyer Hotel General Manager

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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
    Cuisine
    International, Delicatessen, Bar, European, Pub, Wine Bar, Vegetarian Friendly
    Meals
    Breakfast, Brunch, Drinks, Lunch, Dinner
    Restaurant features
    Reservations, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Buffet, Waitstaff, Television, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Accepts Credit Cards
    Good for
    Groups, Business meetings
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
    Monday
    6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
    Tuesday
    6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
    Wednesday
    6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
    Thursday
    6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
    Friday
    6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
    Saturday
    6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: No. 3 Energy Lane | Century City Hotel, Century City 7441, South Africa
    • Location: Africa  >  South Africa  >  Western Cape  >  Cape Town  >  Century City
    • Phone Number: +27 21 204 8000
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    Description
    Hear ye, hear ye, food-wine-and-caffeine-lovers. If you’re yet to discover what’s trending the taste buds at the moment, allow us to ease your troubles by introducing you to the Square Cafe & Wine Bar. If there is one thing that this dandy Cape Town restaurant knocks out of the culinary park, it’s the perfectly chosen flavour combinations that the menu has to offer. Wine and dine with your friends, or head there after work to unwind – either way you’ll be slapping some high-fives around in appreciation for the deliciousness that abounds. Coffee bar open until the appropriate time to say wine bar now open; plus “get-in-my-mouth-now” food going around to satisfy your inner most delectable cravings. Enough said, really. Square Cafe & Wine Bar - open daily: Breakfast: 06:30 – 10:30 (11:30 on weekends) Lunch: 12:00 – 14:30 Dinner: 17:30 – 22:30 Bar Menu: 11:30 – 22:30
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