What are the opening hours?

Tuesday 12:00 - 15:00 18:00 - 20:30 Wednesday 12:00 - 15:00 18:00 - 20:30 Thursday 12:00 - 15:00 18:00 - 20:30 Friday 12:00 - 15:00 18:00 - 20:30 Saturday 12:00 - 15:00 18:00 - 20:30 Sunday 12:00 - 15:30

Cafe Orca

Name: Cafe Orca
Address: 88 Beach Road, Melkbosstrand, 7441, ZA
Telephone: +27 21 553 4120
Price range: Not applicable
Rating: 4.8

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Situated on the beachfront of Melkbosstrand, Cafe Orca is recognised for the highest quality seafood
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Café Orca is situated on the beachfront of the coastal village, Melkbosstrand. Established in 1997 this family run establishment has grown into one of Cape Town’s most recognised seafood restaurants. Housed inside one of the original Melkbosstrand beachfront cottages dinners can enjoy views of the Atlantic Ocean while enjoying seafood of the highest quality and exceptional value. Amongst many accolades Cafe Orca has been named one of the top 500 restaurants in South Africa 2015 by Eat Out Magazine. Cafe Orca is open 6 days a week Tuesday to Sunday,

Tuesday to Saturday: Lunch and Dinner

Sunday: Lunch only

Please note that we only take reservations for dinner, lunch is a first come first serve basis. It is recommended that a reservation is made for dinner as we are full most nights.

23/10/2026

🥂🍾 SOME MOMENTS DESERVE A LITTLE SPARKLE. 🌊❤️

Happy World Ch*****ne Day! 🥂

At Café Orca, we believe the best moments in life are the ones we share — over incredible food, with wonderful company, and with the beautiful ocean as our backdrop. 🌊🐋

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a romantic evening, or simply making time for the people who matter, here's to savouring every moment.

Because sometimes, it's not just about what's in your glass. It's about who's sitting across the table. ❤️

Here's to good food, great company and moments worth celebrating. 🥂

📍 Café Orca, Melkbosstrand

📅 Book your next experience through Dineplan.

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15/10/2026

❤️ A LITTLE KINDNESS. A LOT OF HEART. 🥂🐋

Some gestures remind you just how special people can be. ❤️

A heartfelt thank you to Janet, who recently dined with us at Café Orca and so generously went to her car to bring us 12 bottles of Springfield Estate Life from Stone. 🍷🥹

Janet, your thoughtfulness and generosity truly touched us. It wasn't just the w**e — it was the kindness behind the gesture that meant so much to our entire team.

From all of us at Café Orca, thank you for thinking of us and for reminding us that sometimes the most beautiful moments happen through the simplest acts of kindness. ❤️

Good people. Generous hearts. Beautiful connections. 🥂

❤️ Have you ever experienced an act of kindness that stayed with you long after the moment had passed?

We'd love to hear your story in the comments. Let's spread a little kindness today. 👇❤️🐋

With gratitude,
The Café Orca Family 🐋❤️

02/10/2026

Some people serve a meal.
Some people create a memory. ❤️

Today, we’re celebrating Mich — Café Orca’s Waiter of the Month! 🏆🐋

A recent 5-star guest review mentioned something we absolutely love hearing:

“The service was incredible and my waitress Mich was so professional and super kind with a beautiful smile on her face.”

That’s Café Orca hospitality.

It’s the smile.
It’s the kindness.
It’s the professionalism.

It’s making someone feel genuinely welcome.
And the best part?

Tony and his partner are already planning to come back. ❤️

Congratulations, Mich! 👏🏽

We see you. We appreciate you. And we’re proud to have you on the Café Orca team. 🐋🥂
Have you been looked after by Mich before? Tell her in the comments. 👇🏽❤️

28/09/2026

“World class, just like the Springboks!” 🇿🇦🏉

Okay, Tess… we’re blushing. 🥹❤️

Those were her words after dining with us — and she gave Café Orca 5 stars across Food, Value, Service AND Ambience. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

But now, Cape Town…

WHAT MAKES A RESTAURANT A SOUTH AFRICAN GEM? 🇿🇦👇

Is it…

🦞 The food?
🌊 The ocean views?
❤️ The hospitality?
🥂 The atmosphere?
🐋 Or the whole experience?

Tell us. We want to hear it from YOU. 👇
And if you had this in front of you right now… 👀

🦞 Crayfish
🍤 Prawns
🦪 Oysters
🍚 Savoury rice / 🍟 chips

What are you reaching for first? 😂👇

📍 Café Orca — Melkbosstrand, Cape Town
🌊 Fresh seafood • Exceptional hospitality • Spectacular ocean views

19/09/2026

YOU ASKED. WE LISTENED. 👀🦞🦪🍤

For weeks, you've been asking us…

“When are you going to do a shellfish platter?”

Well…
HERE IT IS. 😍🔥

🦞 1 whole crayfish
🍤 6 prawns
🦪 6 oysters
🥬 Fresh vegetables
🍟 Choice of chips or savoury rice

One platter.
Three shellfish favourites.
And absolutely no easy decisions. 😂

But now comes the important question…

WHO ARE YOU SHARING THIS WITH? 👀👇

Tag the person you'd bring to Café Orca and let them know the shellfish platter has landed. 🐋❤️

Melkbosstrand, Cape Town 🌊

16/09/2026

“Best seafood in Cape Town.” 👀🦞

Not our words…

Theresa said it. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

And she gave Café Orca 5/5 for everything:

🦞 Food — 5.0
❤️ Value — 5.0
✨ Service — 5.0
🌊 Ambience — 5.0

So now we have a question for Cape Town…
What would YOU order at Café Orca? 👇

🦞 Crayfish
🦪 Oysters
🐟 Fresh line fish
🍤 Prawns

Drop your choice in the comments. 👇

And tag the person you'd share this platter with. ❤️

We're currently sitting at 4.9 ⭐ from 1,706 reviews on Dineplan.

1,706 guests have already shared their experience.
We're on the road to 2,000. 🐋🌊

Thank you, Theresa. ❤️
xx Café Orca

📍 Melkbosstrand • Cape Town

🦞 Fresh seafood • Exceptional hospitality • Spectacular ocean views

12/09/2026

🥂 LADIES… TAG YOUR PARTNER IN CRIME. 👇🏼😏
IT'S THE FINAL LADIES NIGHT! 💃✨

One more night to get the girls together, enjoy incredible food and raise a glass to a beautiful evening at Café Orca. 🥂

Tonight, ladies enjoy a FREE glass of MCC with their main meal. 😉

So here's the question…

WHO ARE YOU BRINGING? 👇🏼

Tag your girls, your bestie, your mom, your sister… or the man who needs to make the reservation! 😂❤️

🦪 Fresh seafood
🥂 Bubbly on us
❤️ Great company
🌅 A beautiful evening at Café Orca

📍 Café Orca, Melkbosstrand

YOUR TABLE. YOUR GIRLS. YOUR FINAL LADIES NIGHT. 💃🥂

👇🏼 TAG THEM. MAKE THE DATE. WE'LL SEE YOU TONIGHT.

10/09/2026

🐋 THE WEEKEND IS CALLING… AND SO IS THE OCEAN. 🌊

Fresh seafood. 🦞
West Coast flavours. 🦐
Something delicious in your glass. 🥂
And the kind of ocean view that makes you want to stay a little longer. 🌅

Whether you're planning a relaxed lunch, a special dinner or simply looking for an excuse to get together with your favourite people…

Café Orca is waiting. 🤍

📍 Melkbosstrand

Wednesday–Saturday — Lunch & Dinner
Sunday — Lunch Only

📅 Don’t leave your table to chance! Book anytime via Dineplan, or contact us directly.

So… who are you bringing to Café Orca this week? 👀👇🐋

05/09/2026

🏉 THE BOYS HAVE THEIR RUGBY.
THE LADIES HAVE THEIR NIGHT. 🥂😉

Ladies Night is back at Café Orca — TONIGHT! 💃✨
Round four… and we’re still pouring the bubbles. 🥂❤️

Tonight, 5 September, ladies enjoy a FREE glass of MCC with their main meal.

So call your girlfriends.
Make the date.
Leave the boys to their rugby. 😉

Or gentlemen… bring your lady and earn some serious brownie points. 😂❤️

🦪 Fresh seafood
🍽️ Beautiful food
🥂 Good company
💃 And a little bubbly on us

📍 Café Orca, Melkbosstrand

TONIGHT — 5 SEPTEMBER

FINAL LADIES NIGHT — 12 SEPTEMBER

Because good nights are even better when they become traditions. ❤️🥂

Your table. Your girls. Your night.

Tag the ladies you’re bringing tonight! 👇🏼💃

03/09/2026

Some sunsets are worth making plans for. 🌅❤️

Golden skies.

The Atlantic breeze.

Fresh seafood.
A glass of something good. 🥂
And that unforgettable West Coast sunset…

That’s the Café Orca experience. 🐋🌊
Come for the seafood.

Stay for the sunset.

Make an evening of it. ❤️

📍 Café Orca | Melkbosstrand

OPEN

Wednesday–Saturday — Lunch & Dinner
Sunday — Lunch Only

📞 021 553 4120

Book your table via Dineplan or contact us directly.

Who are you watching this sunset with? 🌅👇❤️

29/08/2026

THREE WEEKS IN…

AND THE LADIES ARE STILL MAKING PLANS. 💃🥂😉

29 August 2026.🌊

Ladies Night is back at Café Orca. ❤️

Whether you’re leaving the boys to their rugby, making it a girls’ night out, or simply looking for an excuse to dress up and enjoy a beautiful dinner…

We’ve got your evening covered. ✨

💃 LADIES ENJOY A FREE GLASS OF MCC WITH THEIR MAIN MEAL. 🥂

Fresh seafood.
Good food.
Great company.
And a little bubbly on us. 😉

So grab your girls, make a date with Mom, bring your bestie…

Or gentlemen… this is your sign to bring your lady. 😏❤️

📍 Café Orca, Melkbosstrand

29 AUGUST • 5 SEPTEMBER • 12 SEPTEMBER

🥂 Your table. Your girls. Your night.
Tag the ladies you're making plans with. 👇🏼💃

28/08/2026

THE ULTIMATE WEST COAST DILEMMA… 👀

🦞 CRAYFISH or 🍤 PRAWNS?

If you could only choose ONE for your next visit to Café Orca… which one are you ordering?

👇 Team Crayfish 🦞
or
👇 Team Prawns 🍤

And here's the important part… TAG YOUR SEAFOOD PARTNER-IN-CRIME and see if they agree! 😂

Because choosing between these two isn't exactly an easy decision… 🤤

Your table is waiting. ❤️

📍 Café Orca • Melkbosstrand

📞 021 553 4120

Open for lunch & dinner Wednesday–Saturday
Sunday: Lunch only

📲 Book via Dineplan

Address

88 Beach Road
Melkbosstrand
7441

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12:00 - 15:00
	18:00 - 20:30
Wednesday	12:00 - 15:00
	18:00 - 20:30
Thursday	12:00 - 15:00
	18:00 - 20:30
Friday	12:00 - 15:00
	18:00 - 20:30
Saturday	12:00 - 15:00
	18:00 - 20:30
Sunday	12:00 - 15:30

Telephone

+27 21 553 4120

Website

http://www.cafeorca.co.za/

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