Cafe Orca

Cafe Orca 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 acco

lades 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.

🏆✨ WAITER OF THE MONTH ✨🏆Congratulations to Jeremy, our Café Orca Waiter of the Month! 👏Jeremy's commitment to exception...
01/06/2026

🏆✨ WAITER OF THE MONTH ✨🏆

Congratulations to Jeremy, our Café Orca Waiter of the Month! 👏

Jeremy's commitment to exceptional service, product knowledge, and genuine hospitality continues to leave a lasting impression on our guests.

One recent guest shared:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Had another truly wonderful experience at this gem of a restaurant. Impeccable service from Jeremy... The plating and presentation at Orca is unparalleled. Just book, you won't be disappointed!"

Another guest simply described their experience as:

"What a delight. Brilliant service – thank you Jeremy."

For Jeremy, hospitality is about more than serving food—it's about creating memorable experiences and making every guest feel like family. His positive attitude, dedication, and passion for people make him a valued member of the Café Orca family.

Jeremy, thank you for consistently going above and beyond for our guests and your colleagues. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and this recognition is well deserved.

❤️ Congratulations on being our Waiter of the Month!

🦞🌊 THE WEEKEND QUESTION 🌊🦞Fresh 280g Crayfish.Flame-grilled to perfection.Now comes the difficult part...🍋 Lemon Butter ...
30/05/2026

🦞🌊 THE WEEKEND QUESTION 🌊🦞

Fresh 280g Crayfish.

Flame-grilled to perfection.

Now comes the difficult part...

🍋 Lemon Butter or 🔥 Cajun Butter

One is rich, buttery and beautifully classic.

The other is bold, smoky and packed with flavour.

The good news?

There's no wrong answer.

📍 Available on its own or as part of our famous Crayfish Platter for Two.

👇 Tell us in the comments:

TEAM 🍋 LEMON BUTTER or TEAM 🔥 CAJUN BUTTER

Tag the person you'd bring to Café Orca and let them choose.

At Café Orca our Cape Malay Fishcake Special brings together everything we love about coastal comfort food. 🌊🐟Golden and...
24/05/2026

At Café Orca our Cape Malay Fishcake Special brings together everything we love about coastal comfort food. 🌊🐟

Golden and crisp on the outside, rich and flavourful on the inside, served on a silky Malay-style sauce and finished with fresh seasonal touches that brighten every bite.

Warm spice.
Ocean flavour.
A little sweetness.
A little heat.

And the kind of comfort that makes you slow down and savour the moment.

This is the taste of the Cape, plated with care. ✨

Tag someone who would absolutely order this first.👇

1502 reviews.4.9 stars.Thousands of intimate moments beside the Atlantic Ocean. 🌅❤️Fresh seafood shared slowly.Conversat...
20/05/2026

1502 reviews.
4.9 stars.
Thousands of intimate moments beside the Atlantic Ocean. 🌅❤️

Fresh seafood shared slowly.
Conversations that lasted for hours.
Sunsets that turned dinners into memories.

That’s Café Orca.

And because every table matters deeply to us, we remain a place where guests book in advance to truly relax and enjoy the experience.

Thank you for every beautiful evening shared with us. 🌊

Most restaurants say "fresh".🌊Very few can actually show you this.🎣🐟This is what South African coastline quality looks l...
16/05/2026

Most restaurants say "fresh".🌊
Very few can actually show you this.🎣🐟

This is what South African coastline quality looks like.😜

Fresh Yellowtail.
Real Line-fish.
Handled properly.
No shortcuts.

And that's the beauty of fresh line-fish...
Every catch is unique.
Fresh from the ocean, straight to your plate. ❤🥂

The difference is something you can truly taste.

“Only real Melkbos locals will remember this…”1997 was the year... the early days of Café Orca.Back when Moods Pub was b...
09/05/2026

“Only real Melkbos locals will remember this…”

1997 was the year... the early days of Café Orca.

Back when Moods Pub was buzzing, the “Dodgy Spar” was part of daily life, and Oom Fanie unofficially ran Melkbosstrand.😁

If you know… you know.

Classic Melkbos memories. 💙🥂

Tag someone who remembers those days. 👇

Some places you visit once. Other places become part of your story.🌊 Cafe Orca is one of those spots you cannot stop vis...
07/05/2026

Some places you visit once.
Other places become part of your story.🌊

Cafe Orca is one of those spots you cannot stop visiting because, it really is that good.😉

A whopping 1, 469 reviews with a 4.9* rating. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Cafe Orca continues to be the place guests return to for sunsets, great seafood and unforgettable moments by the ocean.

Fresh seafood.
Ocean waves.
Golden skies.
Good company.

Where else would you rather be?

🏷Tag the person you'd bring with - to enjoy succulent seafood at Cafe Orca ..😁

📍88 Beach Road, Melkbosstrand.

🥂

Cape Town... thank you.🥂Rated 4.9 stars on Dineplan.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐We're grateful for every guest who walks through our doors, eve...
04/03/2026

Cape Town... thank you.🥂

Rated 4.9 stars on Dineplan.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We're grateful for every guest who walks through our doors, every review shared, and every moment enjoyed by the ocean.

March is here - Sea you soon.🌊🌊🌊

Don't forget to book in advance to secure your table.

✨ Welcome 2026 ✨As the bubbles rise and the oysters are served, we toast to new beginnings by the sea.Thank you for anot...
01/01/2026

✨ Welcome 2026 ✨
As the bubbles rise and the oysters are served, we toast to new beginnings by the sea.
Thank you for another unforgettable year of sunsets, seafood, and shared moments.
Here’s to more flavour, more views, and more memories in 2026 🥂🦪
— Café Orca




A heartfelt thank you to NetDecor for the incredible transformation they brought to Café Orca. 🌊🥂🐋Your creativity, visio...
01/12/2025

A heartfelt thank you to NetDecor for the incredible transformation they brought to Café Orca. 🌊🥂🐋

Your creativity, vision and attention to detail have truly elevated our space — turning it into a warm, elegant and inviting coastal haven that our guests can immediately feel the moment they walk in.

We’re so grateful for your passion and the love you poured into our fresh new look. It’s stylish. It’s fresh. It’s welcoming. And it reflects exactly who we are at Café Orca.

To everyone who hasn’t seen their beautiful write-up yet, go show them some love and have a look at the magic they created for us: 🌊✨

Here’s to local talent, beautiful spaces, and many more unforgettable moments shared at Café Orca.

🎉Café Orca Festive Season Operating Days 🎉21 December 2025 – 4 January 2026Thank you for all the love and support throug...
27/11/2025

🎉Café Orca Festive Season Operating Days 🎉
21 December 2025 – 4 January 2026

Thank you for all the love and support throughout the year. Here are our trading days over the festive season — plan your visits and come enjoy the best of Café Orca with us! 🐋✨

DECEMBER 2025
• Sun 21 — Lunch only
• Mon 22 — Closed
• Tue 23 — Lunch / Dinner
• Wed 24 — Lunch
• Thu 25 — Closed
• Fri 26 — Closed
• Sat 27 — Lunch / Dinner
• Sun 28 — Lunch only
• Mon 29 — Closed
• Tue 30 — Lunch / Dinner
• Wed 31 — Lunch only

JANUARY 2026
• Thu 1 — Closed
• Fri 2 — Closed
• Sat 3 — Lunch / Dinner
• Sun 4 — Lunch

We look forward to celebrating the season with you. 🌊🥂
For bookings, please contact us directly.

Experience coastal dining at its finest at Café Orca in Melkbosstrand. 🌊Fresh seafood, crisp sea air, and the easy West ...
26/11/2025

Experience coastal dining at its finest at Café Orca in Melkbosstrand. 🌊

Fresh seafood, crisp sea air, and the easy West Coast calm - all served with breathtaking Atlantic Ocean views.

Pull up a chair by the water and savour a meal where the waves meet your plate.

Don't forget to make your booking - the Atlantic awaits.

🥂 A Toast to You, Our Ocean Lovers! 🥂From the first sunset served to the last glass raised, every Café Orca moment has b...
03/11/2025

🥂 A Toast to You, Our Ocean Lovers! 🥂

From the first sunset served to the last glass raised, every Café Orca moment has been made possible by you — our guests, our family by the sea. 🌊

We’re honored to be named a DinePlan Reviewers’ Choice Award Winner 2025 — recognized among the Top Newcomers in the Western Cape!

✨ What’s your most unforgettable Café Orca memory?

Share it below and let’s celebrate 28 years of coastal magic, seafood excellence, and golden-hour moments that taste like home. 💙



Dineplan

01/11/2025

Café Orca turns 28 Years Young..🍾🍾🍾

Today we celebrate 28 years of Café Orca - where the ocean's rhythm meets timeless flavour. Thank you for being part of our story, from shore to table.🌊🐚🥂

29/10/2025

Where the ocean meets your table..🌊✨

Each sunset reminds us why we call the west coast home - fresh flavours, gentle waves, and the warmth of good company.

Join us by the sea this week as we anticipate another year around the sun - your table is waiting at Café Orca.🐚

24/10/2025

Stap binne .. Cafe Orca 🌊

En kom geniet die varste oesters en kreefplatters op die hele Weskus - met 'n asemrowende uitsig oor die Atlantiese oseaan en vonkelwyn in die hand.🦪🥂

Hoe kan jy en jou oestermaatjies verkeerd gaan?😊

Bespreek jou tafel nou, en kom loer gerus in!🍾

22/10/2025

🏆A toast to our guests and team at Café Orca!🏆

Café Orca has been named one of Dineplan's Top 5 Newcomers in the Western Cape for 2025.🥂

✨Every sunset, every plate, every smile - it's your reviews that brought home this award.✨

- Thank you for making Café Orca your most loved coastal dining experience in Melkbosstrand.

🍾Here's to many more seaside memories together!🌊🦀🐳

Don't forget to book your table.. NOW - Cafe Orca 💙🌊
17/10/2025

Don't forget to book your table.. NOW - Cafe Orca 💙🌊

17/10/2025

🥂Born from a family legacy - Cafe Orca welcomes you to the edge of the Atlantic.

✨Where ocean breeze meets coastal dining, and every meal becomes a treasured memory.✨

Fresh from the sea, served with heart.💙

🌊Cafe Orca - where family, ocean, and flavor come together.🌊

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

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