Clarke's Bar & Dining Room

I joined Clarke’s for lunch and it was lovely. They have a few nice outdoor areas and indoor is very trendy also. They have a grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup was really really good. I had it like a starter but it could be a main. I also had a burger which was very good but couldn’t finish it because my eyes are too big for my stomach. The staff were really lovely and have character and the menu is for hungry people. Great spot for lunch but they do an all day breakfast and dinner as well.

Clarke's is an institution and there's not much more to say. A breakfast after a long night out. A brunch in between a busy work day. A date with a stranger, a coffee with an old friend. It makes any day that much better on account of the delicious food, service and inviting atmosphere. I highly recommend the hash eggs with their homemade hot sauce which is smoked to perfection. ❤️

We visited on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. We really enjoyed the R35 Mimosa’s; it was the perfect ratio of orange juice and champagne for me 🥂 I ordered the Baby Burger, which is the perfect size burger if you can’t stomach a big meal. I added a side of fries, which’s was a really generous portion. My partner ordered the Buttermilk fried chicken burger with a side of chips. The chicken was perfectly crispy & the croissant-like bun was quite interesting and delicious. The only thing I didn’t enjoy, but isn’t a problem at all, is that it’s quite hot inside 😅 The circulation isn’t so good, and the tables are quite close to each-other. Overall, I would definitely recommend Clark’s Bar & Dining Room.

Good place for some good quality hamburgers served in a "cafe" style vibe. They only do a couple of burgers, but at a high quality rate. Service was good and an overall good experience. There are various drinks and beers on offer.

Clarke’s bar n dining room is one of my favorite places for breakfast in the city of Cape Town. Granola is delicious and eggs in croissant too, the fresh orange juice didn’t seem that fresh though, was more of a mix of fresh n packaged one.. Service is friendly and helpful, overall recommend it!

I had eaten in Clarke's twice. The first one, I ate the hamburguer. It was increadible. One of the best... Ok, for my the best in Cape Town. The second day, I had breakfast. An americano and the breakfast (eggs, bacon, tomatoes, mushroom and a slice of Bread. One more time, one of the best breakfast. The flavour of each item was increadible. Definitely I love this place. I recommend It to you strongly. The service is kind, faster than others, and friendly.

Clarkes is an all time favourite in my books. From the atmosphere, to the staff, to the main reason we are here, the food. I cannot emphasise this enough but the food is out of this world. No frills or anything fancy but classics done right, and with a little twist here and there. I have been a happy customer of Clarkes for as long as I can remember, and to this day I have never even had an average meal here, it is consistently good. I don’t know how they do it, they’re always busy and yet they always exceed the expectations. Clarkes is located on the lively Bree Street, I think it is in the perfect location. There are a lot of seating options. There are tables outside next to the street, which is wonderful on a warm day and an excellent spot to people watch. Then there is seating inside, it has a sort of diner/old school cafe feel to it, incredibly inviting. Then there is a courtyard, and even more seating in the back area at the bar. It’s crazy to think they’re always full, even with all this space! However, my favourite spot to sit is at the counter where you overlook the open kitchen. I love watching the chefs at work, somehow they’re incredibly calm and collected even though they don’t stop moving. I am a regular, so I’m just going to share my ultimate favourite dishes. They’re both sandwiches. Just a note, they serve them from 11am to 3:45pm. So, definitely come between those times if you’re eyeing out one of these bad boys, but all their food is incredible so you won’t be disappointed. I cannot pick which one is my favourite as they’re both very different. The one is called Sabich, and it is heavenly. It is a vegetarian sandwich and it is absolutely stacked with filling. It consists of hummus, aubergine, cumin carrots, beets, salted cucumber, tomato, cabbage, yoghurt dressing (R111) and I always add a pickled beetroot egg (R15). Honestly, I was sceptical the first time I ordered it but I was pleasantly surprised and I haven’t had this sandwich 4 times, in the last month… and I live in Muizenberg. It is absolutely stunning. It is quite a mouthful, but I have no problem with that. It is fresh and zingy, then you’ve got the lovely creaminess from the hummus and yogurt dressing. Now all of this deliciousness in between two slices of golden buttery sourdough. Twelve out of ten. Now, to my second favourite sandwich, Smoked pulled pork with housemade kimchi and mozzarella. I think that speaks for itself. This is incredibly indulgent and delicious. The slightly spicy kimchi cuts through the richness of the pulled pork and mozzarella, making it a perfectly balanced dish. I dream about this sandwich. I don’t think I need to say more. I can highly recommend these two sandwiches, and if I can make a suggestion. Go with a friend, order both, and share. I think it would be a good balance of flavours, making it a truly wholesome meal. They also have an all day breakfast, which is absolutely scrumptious. Last, but definitely not least, they have burgers on croissant buns. Enough said. Overall, Clarkes is absolutely fantastic, and I cannot recommend them enough. I always leave with a full belly and a big smile on my face. Their coffee is fantastic, and if you don’t feel like caffeine, their pineapple water kefir is delicious! Thank you Clarkes, I’ll definitely see you soon!

This place is terrible. I came in hungry and seated myself because I was told to go around the corner as there were tables there. Shortly after I sat myself, another couple were escorted and sat next to my table. The waiter then arrived with two menus for them and walked off without acknowledging me. I later caught his attention and signalled that I also needed a menu. He brought it to me and I ordered. I wanted a Caesar salad with chicken and a side of fries. I was later brought a Caesar with no chicken and a mountain of grated cheese on top. (I don’t like cheese). I didn’t take a picture before - I wish I did really. I scraped off the cheese to reveal a poached egg and a salad with no chicken. I caught someone’s attention and explained I had ordered chicken with. They walked my plate to the kitchen, and then later to the front of the shop to the guy who took my order to query him and all the while they talked over my food. I expected they would make me a new salad fresh with everything and without cheese, but they bring back the same plate with pale, cold sliced store shelf packet chicken, dashed on top with a Caesar dressing drizzled over. The croutons had gone soggy, the poached egg still had old cheese I didn’t manage to scrape off on it and everything was so undesirable. I didn’t even feel like eating after all. I just paid and left. The service really sucks in this place.