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The Grille Shack
Clarence Drive Off R44, Gordons Bay Central, Cape Town, 7151, South Africa
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li
Review №1

Really nice vibe. Cool activities for kids. Awesome!!

Ju
Review №2

Great place to stop for breakfast or lunch. Clean, establishment with good service and good quality food. All covid protocols in place. Love the quirky decor. Will definitely stop there again

Da
Review №3

Really awesome spot! Cool selection of food and all the staff were so friendly and extremely accommodating. Would highly recommend visiting it on a nice sunny day, definitely worth the drive!

St
Review №4

We really enjoyed our stop here. Food and service was good. A decent choice of dishes to choose from. Ill definitely stop again

St
Review №5

Nice vibe. Friendly staff made you feel welcome from the time we arrived untill we left.Nice food....come hungry or be prepared to do take away.

Ak
Review №6

If I could give this place 10 stars I would!!Perfect location, the SERVICE IS THE BEST, the food is everything.Gerrit was a perfect gentleman, I went there by myself and he kept me entertained, checked up on me regularly.If I could spend all my Saturday mornings there I would.AMAZING!!

Ch
Review №7

A fantastic restaurant with a unique look/styling. The staff are fantastic, super friendly, helpful, and going the extra mile. There is plenty of indoor and out door seating and they are fairly quick with their service. The milkshakes and waffles were fantastic. There is plenty of free parking and venue is wheelchair accessible. One suggestion would be to get snapscan or zapper especially now during covid times. Nevertheless, a highly recommended worth while stop.

Da
Review №8

Awesome place. Pet friendly. Lovely vibes. Great food. Friendly staff

Es
Review №9

Such a quaint place... loved the ambiance.Lots of space for kids to play safely at the back.

El
Review №10

They have the best corndogs and milkshakes! Funky decor and friendly service

La
Review №11

Absolutely loved it. The food is amazing. I would highly recommend going here.

Le
Review №12

I love the detail and the surface and the staff .great customer servise and always friendly thanks for making me feel welcome and comfortable and i love the 80s vintage details x😊💖

Al
Review №13

Food is always amazing, vibe is fantastic. Lovely setting that one can just relax and take in the beautiful surroundings.Staff is always friendly and also prepared to go the extra mile for a person. Keep up the great work!!

Ed
Review №14

Nice looking place, good service great food

Os
Review №15

Was a great stop, food was great! Nice half way stop from Bettys-bay back to Cape Town.

Ti
Review №16

Second visit to The Grille Shack for us proving what we experienced the first time was no fluke. Plenty of enthusiastic staff equals excellent service. Arguably it was a better time to come as being mid-winter and a beautiful day, it was windless and perfect for sitting outdoors. Food was well prepared and proportioned and delicious. The kids secure play area meant us adults could have a great relax. Well done on a great experience.

Va
Review №17

What an Amazing Restaurant, absolutely phenomenal food and service, great tunes playing in the background, beautiful grounds and just such amazing atmosphere, for everyone!

Le
Review №18

Amazing place. Right in the middle of the most beautiful drives of the Cape. Decorated like the garage of a motor enthusiast...this fits right in with that roadside café vibe. If youre dissapointed after your visit, then you are too spoilt.Had the Nachos with bacon bits which were sublime, where the corn dogs were a bit skinny and may have needed a bit more dough to make it fat and crispy. Sublime nonetheless.

Da
Review №19

Such a great find next to the coastal road between Gordons Bay and Hermanus. Great location, great interior and it comes with a childrens play area outside. Menu options provide for all taste requirements. Drink options include several non-alcoholic options for the designated driver. We had friendly and helpful service from the staff at all times. Within close proximity of the coastal town of Gordons Bay. Make sure to include in your next rendezvous to or from the whaletown.

Li
Review №20

I love stopping in here for a coffee at the shack on my way to Pringle Bay. Good coffee, friendly service

An
Review №21

Chilled vibe. Owners created a unique restaurant. We stopped for a milkshake. Great taste.

Am
Review №22

Amazing place with delicious food. I really enjoyed it last time I was there. The people there are super kind and friendly. This is a place I will definitely come back to.

Je
Review №23

Only had a coffee here but the place has a very festive vibe and the coffee was good!

La
Review №24

Very funky stuff on the wall, love the menu and wide variety of drinks. Very cool oldschool theme. Would love to take friends and family for a lovely day out.

St
Review №25

Beautifully situated on the incredibly scenic Clarence Drive, with indoor and outdoor dining, space for kids to safely play and a mouth-watering menu, it is well worth a visit on your way around the mountain.

Ca
Review №26

You just have to visit this gem! Lovely setting, great food, big selection AND friendly staff!

Er
Review №27

Such a beautiful drive to get there! Excellent service, good food. Always a great vibe. Always a pleasure visiting!

Au
Review №28

Lovely breakfast, prices far. Will go back again

Ca
Review №29

Almost like the typical American Diner... Great burgers and ice cold craft beer - delicious! Pity no view of the sea.

Al
Review №30

Lovely vibe with very generous portions. The staff are very helpful and contribute to the vibe. Play area is wonderful

Ch
Review №31

For such a great looking place the coffee was gross. I had to throw it away. Too hot, overly extracted and I can only assume it was UHT milk. I assumed by the fanstaic decor it knew how to make decent coffee. :(

Ro
Review №32

Venue on point, service on point and food on point. Came for lunch and breakfast and enjoyed both.

Da
Review №33

Amazing food at excellent prices and the service was 10/10, keep up the friendly service.

Da
Review №34

Excellent food, good value for money, great outdoor seating. Great vibe

BM
Review №35

Can I give them 10 out of 5? Excellent food, excellent service, pet friendly and great pitstop!!!

Na
Review №36

This is an amazing place, pet and child friendly. Really amazing and friendly staff and food is delicious.

Al
Review №37

Amazing service, great burgers and lovely location. Not the widest variety of craft beer but it did the trick 😉

St
Review №38

Food and service great. Loved the atmosphere. Definite visit again in the future.

Ge
Review №39

Lovely boutique style restaurant, lots of charm & eclectic vibes!Food was amazing and the apple pie a real need to tryIt is quite busy on weekends and the service slow but the charm, friendly staff and open seating really make you want to sit all day!Definitely a must for anyone wanting a good meal and a good kuier

Ti
Review №40

Lovely scenery of mountain views and great service. Food presentation is good and tastes delicious 😋 For drives along the beautiful Gordons Bay mountains, an absolute must to try.

Mo
Review №41

Clean and neat space! Delicious food! Generous servings! Friendly and helpful staff! Great service! All in all a 5 star experience 👍

Ma
Review №42

Love this place. Thank you for fantastic service and delicious food

Mi
Review №43

A little out of the way, but a scenic drive. The Grille Shack is a meat lovers dream! Although I was a little underwhelmed by my burger, all the dishes we ordered were good. There were also a few orders that passed our table that looked amazing! Well be back to try other items on the menu. The bathrooms were clean and neat and there is a separate family bathroom. The decor is fun and there is space for kids to run outside.

An
Review №44

Very cool spot, good service, clean bathrooms. Nice outside area. Well worth a visit.

In
Review №45

Great outside seating area & spacious feels like a hidden gem, CornDogs very tasty too

Ly
Review №46

Wonderful surprise! Great food and service! Will definitely go there again

Mo
Review №47

If you want to order the best cocktail in the world, order the blueberry daiquiri! 🍹

He
Review №48

Great food, great service. Nice venue with kids play area.

Co
Review №49

Decent prices. Delicious coffee and a beautiful building built up on the theme of motor garages and vehicles. Seems to be a popular biker pit stop but just as perfect for the family.

Be
Review №50

Great breakfast and spacious outside. convenient location. At the moment it’s just a sit down restaurant. It looks from the outside it might be a “padstal” as well but it’s not. No store or grab and go option at the moment. I think it is being built but until then the only option is sitting for service (which was quick)

Gr
Review №51

We stop here often for breakfast on our breakfast runs. Best breakfast and coffee and amazing value for money! Highly recommended!

Ta
Review №52

Such a fun place! Great for both kids and adults. And I love taking home leftovers, so the fact that the meal sizes are giant is a bonus :)

El
Review №53

Lovely place to visit. Absolutely awesome milkshakes....even for adults...with a kick!

Wi
Review №54

1st timenat the grill shack wife ordered a babbalaas burger andnI orderd the steak prego.Wifes putty was still raw and had to be send back. My steak was so tuff that I onlynhad half of the burger. The other half I took home gave it to my son and he had one bite and told me the steak is too tuff. He gave the steak to our dog

As
Review №55

Had a very good experience at the grill shack. Waiters was friendly and always ready to assist. Food was well presented and tasted great. I think they shoud add sea food dishes to there menu though... But we had a great time. Thank you so much, il definitely come again.

Si
Review №56

Great food, always outstanding service.A worthy drive out to sit in the winter sunshine and relax….Beer on tap and great GIN selection

Tr
Review №57

Lovely food, friendly staff and atmosphere, had lunch, good service thks 😍

Si
Review №58

Good food, good value for money, with a great selection. Definitely worth stopping for

Ja
Review №59

Havent been out on Clarens Drive in a long time so not exactly sure how long this have been around but online it looked intriguing. So we loaded the car with hungry tummies and sped off on our scenic drive. What impressed me first was how neat and tidy the place was. Think like a garage or a big workshop with the same theme carried inside. Staff are friendly and helpful because when you start looking at the menu, everything sounds great. Looking at the other tables being served doesnt make the choice easier. But then we all made our choices and I was impressed with how quick the food was being served, both for the restaurant being full and us having a big table. The waffle burger was something new for me but the Southern Fried chicken was amazing and I proceded to eat way more than I usually would. Be warned, the outside red chairs, with a full tummy makes for a very lazy Sunday afternoon. Great place, great atmosphere, will definately see me again soon.

An
Review №60

Our very first visit to this amazing restaurant and we were ignored! We arrived just before 11, were seated by a lovely waiter who told us that we can still order breakfast as breakfast orders close at 11:15. We waited for over 20 minutes before a waitress arrived to take our orders. We had asked 2 waiters up to this point that we are ready to order and was just told it is not their section. After we waited over 20 minutes for a waiter to take our breakfast order, we were then told that we cannot order breakfast anymore, only lunch. After ordering our drinks and food, the table behind us was filled and the same waiter we had, was there in an instant, got their order, and we couldnt believe our eyes when they got their entire order 10 minutes before we got ours. The food was good but we have been there almost an hour before we could eat. We just felt so ignored by our waitress.To top it all off, my husband pointed all this out on a review on Facebook and was bad-mouthed so badly by one of the staff and was told We wish you well in finding another local eatery that cares about their patrons.

Sh
Review №61

Great burgers.

Fi
Review №62

Clarence Drive @ The Pitstop, perfect day out, awesome view, scrumptious food, wholesome craft beer!

Ba
Review №63

Nice place to eat and child friendly

Ku
Review №64

Food. Is. Alot. Lol.... Very nice place

We
Review №65

Just came back from a birthday breakfast. Its the first time my extended family have visited. They were so impressed and my mom enjoyed her birthday and will be back. Awesome food, friendly staff and kids had a blast. Hope the indoor play area will be open soon on the colder days.

Ma
Review №66

Amazing decor, very nice place to stop. It is very new, we experienced that the waiter was also very new in her job. Coffee was horrifying strong, will not stop there for coffee, but rather something else.

Le
Review №67

Thanks so much team from The Grille Shack, I actually hit the 5 stars without giving a thought to add any details but you certainly do deserve the 5 stars!The location is amazing, decor, venue layout, kids play area, tables and umbrellas etc. all work together to make this a fantastic day out for family or a group of friends. The service was top notch and very efficient even through a very busy lunch period. Drink selection is great, food was really tasty and fresh, rib meat fell off the bone, calamari absolutely fresh and divine! I will definitely be back to try what looked like amazing nachos and chicken waffles passing by :P

a
Review №68

Great food and nice venue but some waiters were not wearing their masks properly, one not wearing it at all.

Ta
Review №69

Fabulous food with large tasty portions. Great atmosphere. Fantastic peaceful setting.

Ja
Review №70

No sea view, cool interior. Ridiculous pricing.

Ma
Review №71

Excellent food and atmosphere

De
Review №72

Stop off at the pitstop and check out the Grill Shack.Great place for a meal, a coffee or an afternoon brewski..Gust outside of Gordons Bay... Peaceful, tranquil and great decor.

Li
Review №73

We have enjoyed several meals here. Chef Edwinah and Team are wonderful and make amazing food. The waitrons give brilliant service.Going here is always a treat.Plenty parking available and if there is a queue for tables the Manageress pulls tables together out of thin air to assist you.We will be going again as soon as we can.Thanks Grille Shack team.Lindsey

Ni
Review №74

Nice. Only been open a week. Food was great and good value. Try the Mac & Cheese and the Brisket Burger. Wow. Wish you guys all the success. Keep it simple and reasonable.

Ma
Review №75

Cool place mega Spareribs Must Go!

Ju
Review №76

Amazing food and value for money.

An
Review №77

Waited over 30 minutes for an order that never arrived. Had to get up to go find a waiter to place the order. Service is very slow. When my sons burger came it was ice-cold and chips like cardboard. Not a good day.

Ch
Review №78

The sirloin, nachos and coffee shakes were all excellent. Friendly service. Definitely worth a visit.

Th
Review №79

Nice..... Good food...good service. Little more pricey than expected. Also unfortunately no sea view which youd think it would have in abundance considering its location.

We
Review №80

Had a great lunch. Very tasty fiod and friendly service. Really worth a stop.

Jo
Review №81

Nice setting first time ever to go there didnt spend much time or ordered any food just had a milkshake which was awesome.would like to go back to order some food and possibly change my rating

Ca
Review №82

Food was good but service left much to be desired. 20 min wait for beer (everyone but one patron had drinks) and empty glasses left on table until I asked they be taken away.Aware it was busy but waiters should focus on the tables they do have rather than just trying to hustle more tables for tips.Disappointing

Fr
Review №83

Very pleasant. Enjoyed the food

ha
Review №84

Food is yummy corndogs to die for.

He
Review №85

Great food, great vibe and a great addiction to the Gordons Bay food and entertainment scene.

Na
Review №86

Always a treat, food tasty as always, although very busy the service was good. One of my local favourites #localislekker

Sh
Review №87

Cute place. Wonderful for kids and the food was just yum!

Li
Review №88

Service was quick, food good value for money and delicious. Kids loved the spot too.

Pi
Review №89

This was a real surprise. One of those places we drive past and say we want to visit. When we did visit, we immediately made plans to return. It reminds of Barrydale in decoration. The hamburger and chicken salad was excellent. The Honey Blond ice cold, as she should be. And the garden clean and neat.

Fr
Review №90

Great location and vibe. Service was a bit slow, but I am sure it will improve once they are fully settled in

Lo
Review №91

Awesome venue. Friendly service. Very well priced. Beautiful drive to get there along our coast.

Al
Review №92

Great setting with friendly staff and good coffee.

Ju
Review №93

Food was great, not much happening during the week and it was raining but they had a lovely fire going the atmosphere was great over all a great experience, loved there craft ciders and there were three to choose from I opted for the Cloudy Apple and my wife chose the pomegranate that both tasted devine, wil definitely go back. Thanks guys I see this little place bursting out of its seems sooner than you think.

Ch
Review №94

Awesome place. Quite the hidden gem. Great service with quality food.

Me
Review №95

Roadhouse style lunch stop

Ju
Review №96

What a decent place for the whole family!Generous portions and lovely presented. Will be back soon.

Ry
Review №97

Great tasting food.Fun atmosphere with dramatic mountains in the back drop.Theres no view of the ocean unfortunately.The childrens playground great to keep the little ones entertained.

Fr
Review №98

Lovely setting. Excellent service. Great food and value for money

Ma
Review №99

Good menu selection. Pricey for portion size but all in all good food. Great atmosphere and setting. Staff professional.

Li
Review №100

Take a Sunday drive or ride out to one of the most scenic routes in the Western Cape... The R44 coastal road. Stopping at the Grille Shack for breakfast or lunch is a must. A lovely venue

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  • Address:Clarence Drive Off R44, Gordons Bay Central, Cape Town, 7151, South Africa
  • Site:https://thegrilleshack.co.za/
  • Phone:+27 87 150 7964
Categories
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–6PM
  • Thursday:9AM–6PM
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:10AM–5PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Health and safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Temperature check required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff get temperature checks:Yes
Highlights
  • Fireplace:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
Payments
  • Cash only:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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