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“Exceptional culinary experience 👏 👌 🙌 👍”
Review of On The Rocks

On The Rocks
Cuisines: Indian
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Good for: Business meetings, Local cuisine, Romantic, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch, After-hours, Breakfast, Dinner, Delivery, Reservations
Description: Overlooking Table Bay and Table Mountain with panoramic views to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for 28 years, we truly do our name proud by being situated literally “on the rocks”. The restaurant has been in uninterrupted operation for over 56 years and displays the same values, drive and professionalism that secured our pristine reputation. These standards are still exuded by all our staff members, who will do their utmost to attend to your every desire. Seating on the brand new terrace allows guests to dine al fresco during summer months and in winter come and enjoy the warm roaring Venetian fire place.
Reviewed 8 November 2020

Wow, what a cosy and simple restaurant. It is truly on the rocks, and the view is spectacular.

We ordered the seafood platter, wow wow wow. I dare you to try it please. The desserts we ordered were also tasty. The waitress was also welcoming and friendly.

This will officially be my go to restaurant when I'm in Blouberg.

Date of visit: November 2020
2  Thank Tshenza
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OnTheRocks12, General Manager at On The Rocks, responded to this reviewResponded 10 November 2020

Dear Tshenza, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience at On The Rocks. Our waiters will be happy to read what you wrote. We look forward to welcome you back soon.
Kind Regareds
On The Rocks Team.

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Reviewed 5 November 2020 via mobile

No better view in Cape Town & could be so romantic.....we started with a brochette which was a fresh, tasty starter. Next a overly creamy mussel risotto with calamari heads and a bony, dry, kabeljou.
We called the manager/chef and complained about the bones( 14). The supplier was blamed & his chefs cook as supplied.
Sorry just not good enough for an up market restaurant.

Date of visit: November 2020
Thank ckoasis1212
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OnTheRocks12, General Manager at On The Rocks, responded to this reviewResponded 27 November 2020

Dear Charles,
Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant and share your most recent experience with us. It is only through feedback such as yours, that we can improve on our shortcoming and provide all future guests with a much better experience. Your comments have been noted and will be taken up with the parties involved. This level of experience is most certainly not acceptable. Though this will not change the experience you had at the property during your visit, we would still like to offer our humblest of apologies on behalf of the entire Head Office Team.
We would like to continue the conversation privately and ask that you please contact us
banqueting@seascapecollection.co.za

Kind Regards,
On The Rocks.

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Reviewed 19 October 2020

Whether you want to catch up with friends over breakfast, have a family lunch or celebrate that special day with your tribe this is a perfect spot. Great food, amazing view!

Date of visit: October 2020
Thank JustPoomie
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OnTheRocks12, General Manager at On The Rocks, responded to this reviewResponded 23 October 2020

Dear Pumeza, Thank you for your kind words. We are thrilled to read that you enjoyed your food and your time spend with us. We hope to welcome you back soon for more of the same.
Kind Regards
On The Rocks Team.

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Reviewed 24 September 2020 via mobile

My husband and I were recommend this restaurant and went for dinner.

We decided on the Plate of the Sea and while it was a bit pricy for a Seafood platter for 1 it most definitely was well worth every cent.

The food was absolutely delicious. The various tastes that worked so well together made it exceptional. Definitely not the normal Seafood platter.
There is not a choice of rice, vegetables or potatoes- you get all 3 and even these were delicious!

If you miss this you have definitely missed a wonderful taste experience.

Date of visit: September 2020
Thank 210traceyd
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OnTheRocks12, General Manager at On The Rocks, responded to this reviewResponded 28 September 2020

Dear Tracey,
Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience at On The Rocks! We thank you for your kind words regarding the dishes you had. The chef and the team will be thrilled to hear the news.
We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more of the same.
Sincerely,
On The Rocks

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Reviewed 8 September 2020

The view is stunning but the service horrible ,very slow and forgot half of our order ,no apologies at all it’s obvious that they rather work on volume than create a name and try to keep regular customers ,if you want to enjoy your time rather choose something else in the area ,like Homespun with very friendly staff and owner that check on customers all the time

Date of visit: September 2020
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OnTheRocks12, Other at On The Rocks, responded to this reviewResponded 5 October 2020


Dear NorthStar401883,

Thank you for taking the time to review On The Rocks and share your most recent experience with us. It is only through feedback such as yours, that we can improve on our shortcoming and provide all future guests with a much better experience. Your comments have been noted and will be taken up with the parties involved. This level of experience is most certainly not acceptable. Though this will not change the experience you had at the property during your visit, we would still like to offer our humblest of apologies on behalf of the entire Head Office Team.

We would like to continue the conversation privately and ask that you please contact us on marketing@seascapecollection.co.za.

Kind Regards,
On The Rocks

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