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Chinchilla
Victoria Rd Shop 120, Second Floor, The Promenade, Camps Bay, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
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bo
Review №1

Oh my when I talk about beautiful setting you talking this place, it mind blowing to watch sunset. From the reception the staff was warm and sweet. What Ive liked most about this place is the food I enjoyed everything about my meal, I thought my food was worth even more That burger was too delicious, the good quility service was a dessert on top.

Zi
Review №2

The food was exceptional, I don’t want to even mention the customer service 👌🏽 We were served by a gentleman named Zwai his services was beyond measures perfection at its best, very chilled and beautiful environment as well

ve
Review №3

A very chilled calm place with a soft music.Food was great and the service out of this world,friendliness amd effective,great atmosphere,location and the views.

Ca
Review №4

Classy and very elegant.Very friendly staff, beautiful spot

Ms
Review №5

I love Chinchilla in Camps Bay Cape Town and I have been going there since they opened up.Chinchilla is a part of the elite Kove Collection of hospitality venues which are owned by the lovely Kovensky family and are a huge success due to the tireless entrepreneurial skills of Paul Kovensky.If you want amazing food, cold drinks and some of the best sunsets in Cape Town, then you need to visit this hidden gem of hospitable excellence

No
Review №6

Let start with the food... I dont appreciate paying R175 for boiled chicken breast with absolutely no flavour.I still dont know why its rated top 5 Rooftop Bar on some international website.Will definitely not be going back there. What a rip off!

Di
Review №7

Wonderful view to the sea, delicious sushi, good drinks and best service.

Mi
Review №8

Amazing food with great view! A little pricey but well worth it!

mp
Review №9

I would definitely recommend this place. We are going back next time we are in Cape Town. A truly wonderful experience!!

Em
Review №10

It was my first time in chinchilla and I really enjoyed the warmth of the place and the food wish to visit Capetown again and enjoy camps bay again n chinchilla

Fa
Review №11

The place is great but as soon as we asked for our bill the waiter did pay attention to us and we wanted to order more so we decided to just pay and find another place.

Na
Review №12

Great place for sunset cocktails. Good vibe, excellent service.

Ch
Review №13

Lovely vibe, great staff. Drinks and food amazing, oh not to mention that beautiful sunset 😍 😊

Ph
Review №14

Great spot for a sundowner. The cocktails are very tasty but on the pricey side- but worth it. I plan to return to try more of their menu, and hopefully get a better, waiter next time.

Sw
Review №15

The way the place is always so packed and fully booked and I got turned away twice cause it was full capacity, I expected something more vibey and electric going on, but its definitely a cute spot, very cosy but they need to do more on their signature cocktails. I was not happy on a mixology level.

We
Review №16

Chinchilla is the best. We were first given a grea welcome by the reception. This is where we met Gabriel (the bouncer) who is such a humble super awesome person. Gabriel assured our safety and made us feel at home. My family had a wonderful time and great experience. Thanks to Gabriel, we are definitely coming back soon. Recommend this rooftop restaurant as the best in Cape Town.

Mo
Review №17

It was a great vibe and the food was decent. The only reason I am giving it a four star is slow service.

Ni
Review №18

Amazing views, very good food, and a great vibe,but slightly overpriced for what you get. The beer selection is also not great.

Ki
Review №19

A phenomenal experience! We received a warm and friendly welcome by the hostess upon entry. . Caven, our waiter, ensured we were well taken care of creating a memorable experience. The music was ideal for a Sunday afternoon vibe you!!! The view from the restaurant is picturesque, capturing the beauty of Camps Bay from the comfort of the couches of Chinchilla.

No
Review №20

Racist restaurant that is policing how black women dress. Disgusting behaviour in this day and age. Do not eat there!

Na
Review №21

Chinchilla is an awesome place to be .Food was delicious it’s just that the buns for the burgers were not fresh.Other than we had a great experience being at Chinchilla.The music, drinks and views were great 🙌🏾. Most drinks are expensive though .Obviously we gonna visit again this year .

Le
Review №22

The view, the music, the atmosphere made our chill session all the better.The food wasnt amazing and my long Island ice tea was fine the first time I ordered it but when I ordered it again it definitely didnt taste the same and it looked different. Which was disappointing.Besides that I had a lovely time. And Id definitely go back

Nt
Review №23

We had an awesome time there..im loving it😉😉😉💃💃💃🥳🥳🥳

Ro
Review №24

Service was amazing and the venue was greatly located. It didn’t feel pretentious and the food was really tasty. It had a real vacation feel. Definitely try the purple haze cocktail and the grilled squid.

Ca
Review №25

Such a chilled vibe. Take that chilla very seriously 😍

ma
Review №26

It was great and nice I enjoyed my time with youI will see you next time againThanks to Mr Dj for the music he was playing

Fu
Review №27

Amazing; The views are simply amazing. The music (deephouse) was pretty much flawless the entire time we were there. I would certainly recommend coming here; however when in season, ensure you book a table early. We were pleasantly surprised by our hors doeuvres, and the service was pretty good (once we finally got a table). Id definitely recommend you give it a try, and well be back whenever were in town.

Fr
Review №28

Food was ok. Drinks were bleh.For the price you pay, Id imagine getting more food or the food being more tasty.Out of the three drinks we got, only 1 was actually worth it. Other two werent good and one was horrible! The two drinks pictured, the watermelon cucumber one was OK and the sage mango one was horrible. A cherry themed one was actually good.The redeeming quality about this place is the service and the atmosphere. Very exquisite and inviting. Worth experiencing IF you have money to blow. If sure there are places with views like this with great food and drinks...

Ka
Review №29

Beautiful place. Great views, sundowners dream.

Me
Review №30

Such a nice place, but appauling attitude from management!

Zi
Review №31

I love it! But too expensive for my liking 😏

Bo
Review №32

The best vibe, had fun with my ladies♥

Mo
Review №33

Absolutely fabulous sunsets. The vibe is unmatched. Cool cocktails

St
Review №34

Great vibe, great food, great cocktails, great service, great view. If you are ever in Campsbay, you have to pop in.

Ar
Review №35

What a beautiful chill spot, good vibes and a view that has no words to describe,The service was really nice i was treated like royal, 👍everyone was niceI didnt eat there.... but the shots i had was amazing lol, what I mean is that if you wanna go out and enjoy a nice view and good vibes and you are in Cape Town just drive over to Camps Bay and look for this place you will not regret itIt was a beautiful experience and I will be back

Ed
Review №36

Great place. Drinks are exactly what is described on the menu. And the mustard steak is actually perfect. And I dont throw the word perfect easily.

Ni
Review №37

One of the worst restaurant experiences I’ve had in Cape Town, the manager was so horrible and made us feel so unwelcome, from not wanting to let us in the front door after we phoned to let them know we were running 5 minutes late, seating us on a couch right at the back of the restaurant despite booking a table for a birthday dinner weeks in advance, and telling us we were only allowed to order one of three cocktails even though everyone around us was drinking a variety of other drinks and another waiter apparently not knowing why he told us this. Save your money and go elsewhere.

Pe
Review №38

The best rooftop in Cape Town.Junior our waiter spoiled myself and my wife the whole night.Shout out to you guys.I highly recommend and will definitely be back.

Sa
Review №39

Brilliant quality cocktails, beautiful bar with great views

Ma
Review №40

If you are accustomed to friendly and welcoming service at the door and in restaurants - especially if you’re coming from abroad, this establishment is a miss.The rudest, most inappropriate manager I’ve ever come across whom spoke to his staff in order to translate a message to guests only a foot away which was well in earshot.The manager, Saul/Shaull/Sean, who’s ego is far too large for the hospitality industry and communication skills is as dull and unprofessional as you can find.I’d suggest looking elsewhere in Camps Bay for better service and well-mannered managers.(our waiter, Oscar, was great, pity - Chinchilla is situated in a lovely location which might compensate for any mishaps you may experience with the manager)

Jo
Review №41

Great vibe!!!! Sundays are a MUST

Ga
Review №42

This is certainly one of the best spots in cape town. The rooftop bar provides some of the best views in the whole city, overlooking camps bay. Regardless of whether it is early morning, in the evening, cloudy or sunny, it is always incredibly beautiful. Everything this place serves is fantastic. True, it might be a touch expensive, but you certainly get what you pay for. The decor leaves little to be desired, with a very clean and considered approach to everything here, with fun touches of colour here and there to make things a bit more interesting. The service too is fantastic. This is a definite recommend.

eM
Review №43

Excellent place for sundowners. Best views and great food and music

Sa
Review №44

Great view, stylish rooftop bar. Service is tries their best to their abilities but for 4 or 5 star rating it is not enough. Food just average so 3 stars is fair in my opinion.

Ja
Review №45

Very nice and welcoming service. Salad is very fresh and tasty. Amazing beachfront view on the rooftop. Blankets and heaters available for the chilly evenings.

Na
Review №46

Lovely vibe. Staff is great and the ambience is amazing.... Cocktails are super yummy.

Bu
Review №47

Great food, vibe, and drinks. The waiters are so super cool too.

Si
Review №48

Dill or no fill. Spectacular summer views, Vibey setting and trendy cocktails

An
Review №49

Awesome service...food and vibe

Re
Review №50

Terrible service, rude manager. We arrived and they did not inform us the sushi menu was closing a few minutes after we arrived leaving us with limited options. Ordered fries and they came as crunchy as they come, I couldn’t even eat them. The steak was flavourless and the chicken was dry. Food came with no cutlery, we had to ask for several missing items from our order. Wouldn’t recommend if you’re accustomed to good food and great service. Waste of a prime venue.

Jo
Review №51

Had some drinks, the atmosphere, the look and feel was very nice... Cant wait for the next visit.

De
Review №52

Drinks are super expensive... we stood up and left without ordering... ridiculous prices for average cocktails...

Da
Review №53

Boujee.. Classy and good services.. Nice exquisite view overlooking the ocean.. A bit pricey but worth it

Er
Review №54

I really enjoyed the food, I had a calamari/ squid starter and my companion had the burger. I wish I had taken pics but we were hungry! I recommend this place to chill in Camps Bay, it has a nice vibe and classy feel even though its next to the beach.

Vi
Review №55

Chilled spot. You can watch the sun set on camps bay. The staff is friendly. The food is good. If you want to sit in the front, call ahead of time to reserve, they will try their best to accommodate you.

pr
Review №56

Was out of this world. Beautiful view, great cocktails and good bites. 😍

Ch
Review №57

Great service, great food and amazing cocktails

RE
Review №58

The vibe and ambiance here is amazing and its definitely aesthetically pleasing, views and all.I did not get the best service, my waiter took long and they didnt have much of a mocktail menu and they didnt stock up on the ingredients for the mocktail that actually made me go there.The menu is also not that exciting. Im guessing its a bar as the bar was fully stocked even though regulations didnt allow us a drink.The place is clean and aesthetically pleasing. Even the bathrooms

li
Review №59

Food was beautifully presented but cold upon arrival and the service was horribly slow.

Sa
Review №60

The view is beautiful. It is great to be here for sunset - stunning. I really enjoyed the cocktails. The food was fine - I was not overly impressed but there was nothing wrong with it. Service could definitely improve. Not very good at checking in and offering more drinks - always had to give a wave. Recommend making a reservation (they do require deposit and it is a few hundred dollars for a small group). This place is quite pricey by comparison to some other places in the area.

Me
Review №61

Good Service...a bit pricey

Li
Review №62

Lovely views. pretty and comfy interior. music far too loud. slow service.

He
Review №63

Beautiful setting for summertime cocktails or sundowners and a meal. Just a few meters from the beach!

Ma
Review №64

Best non-alcoholic frozen mango drink ever! This place is always full, now I could sit wherever I wanted. My new office 👌👌👌

al
Review №65

Its a great place to grab a drink and enjoy the ocean views.

Al
Review №66

Great place to grab something to eat with a view over Camps Bay beach. Awesome atmosphere and highly recommend their mocktails.

Do
Review №67

We can highly recommend this place: it’s a stunning view over camps bay - especially at sunset. The food and cocktails are also very good ( we had steak, salad and sandwiches and cocktails). The prices are also decent. The service staff was very friendly and Took our wishes seriously. We will come back :)

za
Review №68

Beautiful place beautiful views. Highly recommend it to anyone.

De
Review №69

Chilled vibes...great views of camps bay, friendly service, great food & drinks...music is loungy & suited more for the hip younger crowd...sunsets are ideal... Parking in camps bay is usually a challenge but can be found...

Sa
Review №70

The Service was Fantastic & the Atmosphere was out of this world... Big Up to Chinchilla

Wi
Review №71

Amazing Spot!!! Great Service.....Just make sure you book a spot before you plan to go, especially during the festive season!

Ja
Review №72

Perfect views of Camps Bay beach, chilled music playing in the background. Ohh and the cocktails were lovely! Although portion size of meals are a bit on the small side.

Cl
Review №73

Vibrant and lively with good views overlooking the ocean. A bit expensive, but well worth the occasional splurge.

El
Review №74

Its a really cool place. I just hate that my first time there, caoe town weather took a dip.

Dr
Review №75

Beautiful chill place,great ambience. Delicious sea meal.

To
Review №76

Great views,food,service. Its a beautiful chill spot in the beautiful Camps Bay

Da
Review №77

Blessing the waiter was great! The view was great! The food was great! Thanks for the best start to our honeymoon!

El
Review №78

What an awesome ambiance! Food and cocktails the best.A Sunset to remember

Ri
Review №79

Amazing location, superb staff and a very wide offer of both conventional and out of the box drinks. One of the best rooftop bars in Cape Town. Shame for the early closing time (10 pm)

Ma
Review №80

Lovely athmosphere and the cocktails are really nice

Br
Review №81

Fantastic venue, best view, good food.... Lovely!

Tl
Review №82

Racisimo is the ambience.

Mi
Review №83

Stunning venue to relax and have a few drinks. Comfortable too.

Na
Review №84

I had an awful experience yesterday the 5th December 2020 at this now trendiest restaurant. I happen to be in Camps Bay with my partner trying to get a place to have lunch, I remembered Chinchilla as I had been there 2 years prior and had enjoyed their signature cocktail ‘the purple haze’. We didn’t have a reservation and were just trying to see if we would get a table. We got in and were accommodated for. The host led us to a table close to the bar and just placed the menus on top of the table, but didn’t say anything to us. We sat down as he was taking care of girls that were already seated at the bar. After 10mins of not being attended to, I had to enquire whether we would be served or not. The person that sat us down informed us that there would be someone that would attend to us. We waited for another 10mins and I again asked if we would be helped. The host at this time was taking the girls that he was assisting at the bar to another table. I just had enough of this bad service and asked my partner if we could leave. I informed host that we were leaving and that their service was beyond poor, that we were going somewhere else rather. Luckily downstairs at Zenzero we had the best service and their cuisine was delicious. I was so disappointed with this service and will never go back to this Chinchilla restaurant. I often have visitors from out of town and would recommend restaurants that they should try out when they are in town. Chinchilla would definitely not be one of them.

No
Review №85

Must be the best place to be in Campsbay!! Abolutely loved it!!!! Sea views, great music, great service and good vibe!! Thouroughly enjoyed being there!

Vh
Review №86

Amazing vibes. Worth a visit every single night.

ki
Review №87

Love the vibe and views! Also had an delicious chicken dish which I would recommend to those looking for a healthy and light lunch meal with a cocktail or glass of wine!

Kh
Review №88

Jewel in the Nile. Great Ocean & Beach, Sunset Views. Great Vibe.

JC
Review №89

Really nice rooftop with an amazing view on the Camps Bay sunset. Cocktails are great, refreshing and out of the ordinary.

Me
Review №90

Amaze. Love the ambiance.... vibe and whole set-up. Sexy spot.

Ed
Review №91

Nice set up with a great view over the ocean if you lucky enough to get a spot. Even when the tables with ocean view are available it seems like you need to book in advance. Too bad. Otherwise food is fine and staff is professional.

Ve
Review №92

Nice bar to enjoy a sundowner in camps bay

Jo
Review №93

Exquisite meal, superb service and awesome setting!

Na
Review №94

Beautiful and vibey place. Excellent for sundowners

Ta
Review №95

Beautiful view and the food was absolutely delicious.A definite bucket list visit.

Av
Review №96

A wonderfully situated bar that overlooks the beach with its white sand, and has the perfect musical blend between easy listening and good dance vibes. The alcohol and snacks are expensive, however its understandable given the location and size of venue. Staff were very attentive, toilets were spotless. Would return for sure.

An
Review №97

Great location, cool vibe, food takes a while.....

ma
Review №98

The vibe, the staff, the drinks, the view.. Love everything about it. But clever to make a reservation

Er
Review №99

I would not recommend chinchilla for dinner. Our waiter was fantastic, very sweet! We ordered our drinks and food at the same time. 35 mins later, half our food came out, still no drinks (a glass of rose and an old fashioned). 5 minutes later my side salad finally came. 10 minutes later still no side of fries for my boyfriend. They never actually came out. The drinks were average and very pricey. The food was also very average and pricey. The best part about this place is the view at sunset which we enjoyed. Club music was blasting the entire time we were there. Go here for partying and drinking, not for dinner.

Bo
Review №100

It’s beautiful, refreshing and the food is awesome 👏🏼

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  • Address:Victoria Rd Shop 120, Second Floor, The Promenade, Camps Bay, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
  • Site:https://www.chinchillarooftop.co.za/
  • Phone:+27 21 286 5075
Categories
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Cocktail bar
  • Meat dish restaurant
  • Seafood restaurant
  • Sushi restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:4–10PM
  • Wednesday:12–10PM
  • Thursday:12–10PM
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Rooftop seating:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:No
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Food:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Toilets:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
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