PIER Restaurant
Experience world-class fine dining in Cape Town. Savor an artful tasting menu with a 4.8-star rating. Book your unforgettable culinary journey.
About PIER Restaurant
Perched on the V&A Waterfront, this esteemed establishment offers a truly exceptional culinary experience. With a remarkable 4.8/5 rating, it's clear why diners rave about the exquisite tasting menus, often compared to the best Michelin-starred restaurants globally. The chefs present food as an art form, with small, precise portions showcasing complex and delicate flavors. While the price range indicates a high-end offering, many find the value outstanding, especially when compared to similar international dining destinations. The sophisticated atmosphere, coupled with the inventive cuisine and attentive service, makes for a memorable occasion. It's a place where every detail is considered, promising a meal that is both visually stunning and incredibly delicious.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Luxury)
Luxury fine dining ($$$$) - High-end restaurants with exceptional service and cuisine
Meal Time (lunch)
This restaurant primarily serves lunch. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Upscale)
Refined and elegant dining experience
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love PIER Restaurant
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
If you want a Michelin grade, top 50 restaurants in the world, head to the Pier, top level, you will never regret it. You will get a chef menu (also vegetarian) that is competing with the best Michelin in Europe and beyond. Highly recommended ! And the price compared to London and New York is absolutely an regular restaurant everywhere else! It is a high-end fine dining establishment, where the food is an art form. The tasting menu features small, precise portions with complex and delicate flavors. The use of custom ceramic plates shaped like corals and shells suggests a focus on natural textures, while the spectacular service completes the unique experience with spectacular views of the waterfront. Absolutely incredible experience at Pier for our first night in Cape Town for our honeymoon. Daud served us with class, humor, and education all rolled into one. The food was to die for, the presentation incredibly beautiful, and the vibe classy yet approachable. Would recommend 10/10 times!!
Find the Restaurant
Where to Find Them
Pierhead Building (next to the NSRI V&A Waterfront, Bowl, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
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Recent Reviews
Alina L.
November 4, 2025
If you want a Michelin grade, top 50 restaurants in the world, head to the Pier, top level, you will never regret it. You will get a chef menu (also vegetarian) that is competing with the best Michelin in Europe and beyond. Highly recommended ! And the price compared to London and New York is absolutely an regular restaurant everywhere else!
Maite G.
September 19, 2025
It is a high-end fine dining establishment, where the food is an art form. The tasting menu features small, precise portions with complex and delicate flavors. The use of custom ceramic plates shaped like corals and shells suggests a focus on natural textures, while the spectacular service completes the unique experience with spectacular views of the waterfront.
Alexandra H.
September 23, 2025
Absolutely incredible experience at Pier for our first night in Cape Town for our honeymoon. Daud served us with class, humor, and education all rolled into one. The food was to die for, the presentation incredibly beautiful, and the vibe classy yet approachable. Would recommend 10/10 times!!
Emma T.
November 5, 2025
Absolutely phenomenal... The food was divine and the service, exceptional. A must if you are looking for something very special.
Megan H.
September 26, 2025
Had the most amazing, flavourful and memorable lunch at Pier today. Such a flavour explosion! Would highly recommend eating here for an unforgettable time
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make PIER Restaurant special
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
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