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Hours
Mon
8:30 - 15:30
Tue
8:30 - 15:30
Wed
8:30 - 15:30
Thu
8:30 - 15:30
Fri
8:00 - 15:30
Sat
8:30 - 14:00
Ratings and reviews
4.5
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CUISINES
Cafe
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks
features
Does this restaurant offer highchairs for toddlers?
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CUISINES
Cafe
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Family style
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4.5
159 reviews
Excellent
109
Very good
32
Average
10
Poor
4
Terrible
4
André Smit
Durbanville17 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
Rene and Maryanne are full of energy and busy bees! The coffee was excellent, I ordered the Vienna with cream as well as the Irish Coffee afterwards. My sister ordered Belgium Waffles and she commented that it was very filling. The atmosphere and decor are beautiful and your eyes wander throughout the room.
Rene and Maryanne welcome you with warm hearts and I can recommend them to anyone who stays/pass through the area.
bedankt voor je voortreffelijk dienstbaarheid
Written 3 January 2020
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kaijaiki
Dear Andre, thank you for taking your review. We appreciate your kind words.
Written 4 January 2020
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Carol Britz
2 contributions
Jan 2021 • family
Wow what an amazing experience. We were pleasantly surprised by the hospitable reception. The owners Rene and Mary ann took pride in personally preparing our delicious meals for us. The atmosphere is cosy and they made us feel like family. A definite must when you are in the Yzerfontein area. This experience will not be soon forgotten. Bitterballen, Sole, Butter fish and Rib Eye all done beautifully finished off with Desert which was Apple strudel.
Written 4 January 2021
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Nicola
1 contribution
Feb 2020 • family
After years of searching for Dutch Krokette like they make them in Holland, I found them in Yzerfontein at Café Rene! And not only that, the menu is extremely versatile with anything you can think of. Amazing coffee as well! The owner Rene will make you feel as part of his family. Lovely atmosphere.
A must visit when you are in or around the West Coast!
Written 15 February 2020
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kaijaiki
Dear Nicola, we are so happy for you. Now you can tell all your friends :-) Thanks for the lovely review.
Written 20 February 2020
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Michael C
9 contributions
Jan 2022 • none
From the minute we arrived there for lunch on a Saturday the owner complained that we were 20 minutes late for a 1:00 reservation and said that they like to go home at 2:00 PM so we must order immediately. Meanwhile even their own Facebook page says they are open from 9:00AM to 10:00PM every day except Thursdays. He then proceeded to keep shouting at us across the restaurant that we arrived 20 minutes late (sorry, we are not in the military, we were there on holiday), and this annoyed us so much that we started shouting back. We go to lunches for the ambiance and a nice relaxing experience without rushing, which is just as important as the food. We don't like to order straight away like a fast food restaurant. Because he was so rude things just got worse and worse with the owners wife shouting at my wife and putting her face right at my wife's face with no mask on.
When we arrived, the restaurant was empty except for 2 people, meanwhile the restaurant next door was packed to capacity. We should have taken the hint.
The food was very expensive and just mediocre. The sole tasted very sour and the tartar sauce was just a mayo with huge chunks of onion in it and whole, large capers not even chopped - it seemed that they just rushed to get the meal out so they could go home. We've had better food at fast food restaurants.
We have been to many restaurants in many countries and have never before had an experience like this, with the owners themselves treating us so terribly.
Written 25 January 2022
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kaijaiki
Congratulations, Michael, you now form part of the four guests in more than two decades that gave us a terrible review. Luckily we know our worth and know reviews like yours are subjective. Your info for our Facebook page is incorrect. Please check. The past Saturday was the hottest day recorded in Yzerfontein. Off course we wanted to go home as we were very busy earlier in the day and it was nearly closing time. You were 20 minutes late and didn't have the decency to apologize. There follows my complaints - no apologies for being late, calling our establishment a mausoleum, your female companion indicating with her fingers and telling me to get back to the kitchen, calling me a f%$#$$ bitch, calling me a liar, shouting at us. In fact it got so bad that, for the first time since our business opened, I had to call Armed Response to try and control you and see to it that we were unharmed, you refusing to pay your bill, having the audacity, after the bill was eventually paid after three faulty attempts, to say you'll will stay as long as you like to finish your wine. I guess I said all I think is necessary. I hope you and prospective guests, get the real picture of what occurred that day.
Written 27 January 2022
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Maricha v
Worcester192 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
The owners Renee and Mary-Anne are charming and brimming with joie de vivre. They had lovingly restored and added on to the cottage and on display were their treasured objet d’art, collected over the years. Renee is originally from the Netherlands and many items featured on the menu have a Dutch flavour like the Bitterballen a favourite starter which I opted for.
Butch always game tried the Venison carpaccio, which looked delectable, a good colour, and air cured I thought. I enjoyed my Bitterballen, golden, crispy deliciousness, transporting me back to my short visit to the Netherlands a few years ago and in particular I thought the Mustard sauce really authentic.
We were spending the weekend at the seaside so Butch immediately fell for the Catch of the day, being an adventurous diner he opted for the fish (unknown to him). He was very disappointed, although assured it was not, still believes it might have been Kingklip (a mistaken identity maybe). My main course, a Rib Eye steak was disappointing as I prefer a thicker cut and not a “schnitzel” sized portion, thin and slightly overcooked. The side dishes were unremarkable. My pancake for dessert was good and Butch thought the Almond tart so-so.
We really enjoyed the ambience, Renee is a raconteur with many delightful stories and Mary-Anne his wife kind and generous. I suppose one must compare apples with apples so all things considered we were not dining in the city or Paternoster (heaven for foodies). I will recommend the restaurant if you’re looking for a relaxed evening in a small, quaint location, or if it’s mom’s night off and you’re in Yzerfontein. Do make a reservation.
Written 11 February 2020
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kaijaiki
Thank you for taking the time to write a detailed review of your dining experience at Kaijaiki. We appreciate your kind words and compliments. As for the Rib Eye, we will take the matter up with the butcher. I'm uncertain how to react to Butch's reaction of the fish as it is a firm favourite with guests, abroad and locally. However, we respect his opinion. May many future guests seek a small, quaint location. And may many spouses decide to spoil their wives. :-)
Written 14 February 2020
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SalMarg
Johannesburg119 contributions
Sept 2021 • family
We had a delicious meal (dinner) here. We both had fish - I had the oven roasted salmon and my mother had the sole. Well-cooked with yummy sides. The owner was very interesting telling us all sorts of stories. He also gave us a taster of his pancakes. I would go back for those!
Written 19 September 2021
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kaijaiki
Wow, thanks for a great review. We appreciate!
Written 28 January 2022
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Jan
1 contribution
Aug 2020 • couples
We visited Kaijaiki for one night and what an amazing experience!
Extremely nice people Rene and Mary ann. They make you feel so welcome and as if you're part of the family.
The Bitter ballen were an amazing starter and the mains were an explosion of flavour in our mouths.
We will definitely be visiting again soon.
Such great people and awesome service.
Written 10 August 2020
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kaijaiki
Thank you for your amazing response, also for the time you took to write it. We appreciate it and would welcome you back anytime.
Written 11 August 2020
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gmicha268115
1 contribution
Jan 2024 • none
The accommodation and restaurant were very good and everybody was so friendly! Kaijaiki is located near to Sixteen Mile Beach. Although their restaurant isn't open in the evenings it is very close to Yzer Bru a superb microbrewery which serves great food.
Written 28 January 2024
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whendr907406
1 contribution
Jan 2024 • none
Absolutely fantastic. Host and staff was very friendly. Rooms clean and homely furnished which made us feel welcome. The whole accommodation was in an environment that was relaxed and it provided us with all we needed for an enjoyable stay. WiFi and Netflix availability was great.
Written 12 January 2024
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Susan Gouws
7 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
We very much enjoyed staying in the beautiful Kaijaiki Inn in Yzerfontein. The rooms are very comfortable. The host put our heaters on before we arrived, which we really appreciated. Lovely room, electric blankets, good couch with coffee and teas. The jug with lemon and mint was very refreshing. Good shower!
The breakfast was excellent, the staff very friendly. The barista of the Inn’s coffee café made us very good coffee.
My only regret was that we didn’t have enough time to enjoy the delectable cakes on display.
Written 5 September 2024
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Caitlin
1 contribution
Feb 2022 • family
On our last night of our holiday we were driving around looking for a place to have dinner and we stumbled across Kaijaiki and what a great experience it was. The owners Rene and his wife were incredibly friendly and welcoming and the food was just as incredible. We laughed all night long at the amazing stories we were told!! If you want great food and to have a joyful night make sure to stop by this wonderful couples restaurant! You wont be disappointed 😊
Written 2 February 2022
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kaijaiki
What a wonderful review! Thank you so much. Rene and Mary Ann Bosch (Owners)
Written 6 February 2022
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Ethan Van Eyden
Centurion1 contribution
Jan 2020 • family
This is a really wonderful little restaurant that serves top notch quality Dutch food. I have Dutch heritage so it was amazing having such a nice restaurant in SA.
It also has a nice atmosphere, having many old antiques that brighten the mood. Rene and Mary-Anne were both really friendly and it was really a blast listening to their stories.
I would just recommend that you do book though as the restaurant can only take around 15 people and with such a nice restaurant that limit is quickly reached.
This is must do if you ever want to visit Yzerfontein!
Written 6 January 2020
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kaijaiki
Hi there, Ethan, thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review. We appreciate it! Take care.
Written 7 January 2020
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Jusette A
41 contributions
Mar 2021 • friends
The host was so kind to open just for us on a public holiday. The atmosphere was quaint and cozy. The dining area was decorated with family heirlooms. The food was fantastic, real Dutch home cooking, and made with love.
Written 25 March 2021
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kaijaiki
Wow, we're so happy you had a good experience. Reviews like yours make it all worth while for us.
Written 27 March 2021
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Bianca
2 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
Thank you so much to Rene and Mary-Anne for making our little weekend getaway so wonderful. Lovely accommodation, best breakfasts and amazing dinner. To top it, such amazing hosts! Thank you again and we will definitely see you again. Christo and Bianca
Written 9 February 2020
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kaijaiki
Bianca, with guests like yourself, it is easy and a pleasure to have you. Thanksfor the super review. You are always welcome.
Written 10 February 2020
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mecker339475
1 contribution
Feb 2023 • none
Very warm welcome and loving care. Our accommodation Nr.3 was very clean, spacious and well equipped. Water pressure in the shower excellent. Breakfast was very good. Parking direct in front of the room.
The wonderful long beach is reasonable in a few minutes and the way to a shopping centre too.
We would definitely come here again!
Written 8 March 2023
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