Den Anker

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Den Anker is a Belgian restaurant on the V&A Waterfront with a working harbour view. Expect cold Belgian beers, moules frites, and salty sea air on the terrace. Perfect for long lunches or sundowners with out-of-town guests.

Den Anker brings Belgian cooking to Cape Town's working waterfront. The restaurant sits right on the quay, facing the harbour and passing boats. Order the moules frites and a Leffe, then settle in. The terrace is the real draw here. You sit close enough to smell the ocean and watch the water taxis cross. Inside, the space is warm and woody with a pub-like ease. The menu leans into Belgian classics: beef carbonnade, steamed mussels, and a solid selection of imported beers on tap. Service is relaxed but attentive. It works equally well for a casual Friday lunch or a slow Sunday dinner. Bring visitors who want a proper Cape Town waterfront meal without the tourist-trap feel. Book ahead for terrace seats, especially on weekends.

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