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The Five Flies Restaurant & Bars

14-16 Keerom street | opp High Court, Cape Town Central, South Africa
+27 21 424 4442
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Price range: $5 - $10
Cuisines: Contemporary
Good for: Romance, Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
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Switzerland
Top Contributor
67 reviews 67 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
110 helpful votes 110 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013 via mobile

We have been going to The Five Flies at least once on every trip to Cape Town for the last 17 years. Regrettably I have to say, this was the last time. It has been take over by somebody called Jo-Anne, who has turned this National Monument into a disaster! The food was inedible (We sent 3 of the main... More

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See 5 more reviews by Frequenttraveler031 for Cape Town Central
johnjirl
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

We visited this restaurant twice during our stay as we were very impressed on our first visit. Varied menu with excelled service. The building is nothing short of charming and offers a wonderful setting. Food quality was stunning and presentation was amazing One thing that could be improved is consistency. I ordered the same dessert each time and it was... More

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

Went to Five Fkies during easter weekend, after running Two Oceans and wanted to spoil ourselves with a good meal. Very dissapointing meal, and it does not come cheap. Our steaks came very rare, it was send back but came back rare again. They took it of the bill, but I wont go back.

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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38 reviews 38 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

If you are looking for simple décor in elegant surroundings this is the place to go. The menu is small which means that each dish comes out looking and tasting as though it has been lovingly and carefully prepared. The loin of venison, goat's cheese ravioli and rib eye were all declared fabulously delicious. I had vanilla crème brûlée which... More

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Dusseldorf, Germany
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

five flies offers great food. we usually go there when we are in cape town. the restaurant is not cheap but the food is worth the money. the last time i went there, i had smoked salmon as a starter and an filet steak as a main course. i loved both dishes. there also have a smoking section which is... More

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See 4 more reviews by karin m for Cape Town Central
Chorley
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29 reviews 29 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

We first visited this restaurant last year and liked it so much we returned again. The surroundings are interesting, it is in an old dutch house and the food is excellent. Not one of the cheapest options but more than worth it. This is real fine dining.

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Mission Viejo, California
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72 reviews 72 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

We made a reservation to this restaurant after a few people recommended it however the service was slow and the food was ok, a little expensive for South africa Beautiful place and decor, need a little organization they change us from the first table they seated us and then forgot about us, the waiter was very nice but we think... More

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See 6 more reviews by Alona13 for Cape Town Central
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44 reviews 44 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013 via mobile

We had a good dinner last evening at Five Flies.The service was good and setting was nice.The Salmon starter was excellent as wel as the pear salad.The Ribeye steak was average but the Salmon main course was goog

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London, United Kingdom
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59 reviews 59 reviews
50 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

A warm welcome as always in SA. We were taken to our table in the courtyard, very nice. The service was good, the steak good, dessert looked great and I'm told very nice. The cheese plate a visual delight and a great selection with crisp breads. Starters were different though, the mussels with coriander lacked flavour and freshness. The calamari... More

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See 5 more reviews by nmaria for Cape Town Central
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12 reviews 12 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013 via mobile

Went there for a romantic dinner. Service was unfriendly, cold. Food was average, had to send back our dessert because of mistake with ingredient. Sent an e-mail with feedback but never got a reply. Disappointing.

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