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Mama Africa

African Restaurant$$$$

Cape Town CBD - Foreshore, iKapa

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Mama Africa

6.6^/10

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"Live music till 8:00pm on saturdays is a nice experience!"(10 Tips)
"A piece of South africa"(2 Tips)
"Just got 2 glasses of wine from the manager - whatta surprise!"(5 Tips)
"Lucky the other waiter and waitresses are much nicer."(8 Tips)

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Shaileshwori SharmaJuly 24, 2016
The live music was the highlight of our group's dining experience in Mama Africa & the lively band made our night. Food was on the pricier side but with huge servings. Go for the fish dishes!
Keabetswe KekanaAugust 7, 2014
First time having crocodile meat And it was good. Mamas sweet treat platter is also great to try out
Amanda CNovember 22, 2019
Great ambience. Out of the club scene nearby and live marimba band. Doesn’t get better. Staff is so nice.
Kristian RabeMay 31, 2013
Great Food. Tasty wine. Nice music. Perfect for fading out a nice day in Cape Town Read more
Samantha HanekomSeptember 5, 2014
Live band is incredible, ostrich steak is awesome. Brilliant experience! Loved every minute
K.A.July 31, 2020
Been here 10+ times
One of the most beautiful things
Powie!July 15, 2019
The music is amazing, the food and decorations too! A must go!
Joanne LeeJune 18, 2011
Lucky the other waiter and waitresses are much nicer. Their desserts are gorgeous.. Try their coconut pudding and flaming banana..
eDreamsJune 28, 2011
If you get here, you have to try the Zimbabwean Dovi - chicken and vegetables in a peanut sauce served over rice.
Cameron FerstatAugust 8, 2013
Very cool place just watch out for pick pockets on the street outside
Jeremy Adam Wlaszek WaltAugust 2, 2012
There are no tips to leave. It has to be one of the greatest success stories in the entertainment / dining out for foreigners in South Africa .
Arlo MidgettMay 7, 2011
Service was better than Tripadvisor reviews led us to believe and the food was good (if spendy.) The Foursquare wine special is a lie, however.
ANDRES TOLEDOAugust 31, 2013
Live music till 8:00pm on saturdays is a nice experience!
Cinnamon RollOctober 17, 2013
They dont give you your checkin special!. Only thing you get is a smile instead of the special!.. :/ not nice!.. Dont get excited for the special :/ but the music and the african atmosphere is nice
Davor I.August 31, 2015
Tourist-y af yet not to miss for unique atmo
Joelle H.November 16, 2010
Vibrant live band playing. Busy and lively joint. Also got a free glass of wine as a four square special.
Toon DebouNovember 17, 2018
Feels like a noisy tourist trap. They bill you for everything: "live music", side dishes not asked for, ... Pushy waitress recommending the most expensive dishes as "her favorites". Dirty bathrooms.
Sarah LuMay 16, 2014
15 Rand extra for live Music. Food is okay. Very nice Location.
Victoria WongFebruary 10, 2015
Touristy, but good live music and service nonetheless
Jan CarlsonMarch 16, 2016
When in Cape Town, don't miss Mama!!!
RawanOctober 5, 2018
Iive music ..
FinnegantrAugust 23, 2018
Music, atmosphere and food
yesiwillyesicanNovember 25, 2011
Just got 2 glasses of wine from the manager - whatta surprise! ;)
Dalal AkFebruary 26
The vibes 👍🏻 the food 👎🏻
Thomas SimpsonJanuary 9, 2014
Come and stay. It's great.
yesiwillyesicanNovember 25, 2011
Waitress advised the deal was no longer available and didn't seem at all apologetic, but instead very 'matter of fact' about it. Wait staff seems arrogant. Let's see what the food tastes like.
David TobarNovember 30, 2015
A piece of South africa
Chris RawlinsonJune 2, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Try the hunters game potjie, its made of kudu and springbok ! stunning
Joanne LeeJune 18, 2011
Free glass of wine special is no longer valid.. :( the waitress serving us tonite isn't too friendly... :(
Fernando GameleiraNovember 2, 2011
On Tuesday it was pretty empty. But the place is nice.
Ash BheJuly 24, 2010
Heard its a nice place for ppl looking for anafrican experience
Bruxelles7January 29, 2012
Special offer not valid anymore.
NezzAugust 2, 2011
Special doesn't exist - I was told it had 'expired'. Have suggested strongly that they remove it ASAP
nas mNovember 4, 2013
why Sunday no open??? shame!
Jeff ClarkApril 11, 2011
Don't bother trying to claim the special. "it was only valid last year..."
Tanya TsymbalMay 15, 2017
Живая музыка - это что-то увидеть и услышать!!! Коллектив marimba vibrations оставил неизгладимое впечатление )) хорошая еда. Людно. Еду приходиться подождать :)
Jona QNovember 11, 2015
Sí quieres comer carnes exóticas este es tu sitio. Fuimos a medio día para estar más tranquilos y evitar los espectáculos para turistas y la música en vivo ( la cual te cargan en la factura).
Can CenkerAugust 23, 2018
Wild games i deneyin yırtıcı hayvanlardan oluşan bir tabak
Peter ScherbakovJuly 4, 2013
Спецпредложение от мамы африки работает.за чек ин в форсквер дают стакан домашнего вина.Шумновато для разговоров.Музыка африканская и кухня стейки, морепродукты немного дичи и даже про вегет не забыли
Domingo NetoJune 11, 2017
Restaurante tradicional, de cozinha sul-africana, no meio da Ling Street !
Halina DoriaSeptember 24, 2015
A comida não é a melhor que provamos, inclusive quando chegamos muita coisa do cardápio já tinha acabado. Mas a banda e a música valem uma visita.
Дарья ШилоApril 17, 2018
Всей нашей компании не понравилась еда. Объективно, не вкусно. Выступление группы интересное, но уж очень шумно. В кафе одни туристы. Советую выбрать другое место
Manoel NetoAugust 9, 2018
Um lugar maravilhoooooooso demais!
André RibeiroFebruary 9, 2020
A música e o ambiente são bons, mas o atendimento deixou a desejar. O tempo de preparo dos pratos foi demorado. Trocaram o meu pedido sem me avisar que o prato solicitado estava em falta.
Fábio M. RezendeApril 29, 2012
Claro que eu não iria perder a oportunidade de experimentar esse espetinho de carne de crocodilo!
Rana TekinAugust 31, 2018
Hoş bir mekan😀

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