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Karoo Kafe

338 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657
508 487-6630
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Ranked #1 of 106 restaurants in Provincetown
Price range: $0 - $16
Cuisines: African, Middle Eastern, Vegan, Vegetarian
Good for: Families with children, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW via mobile

Wow, everything the four of us had was delicious. The salmon cakes, the "meatloaf", and oh my the dessert was amazing. I can't recall the name of it, but they compared it to bread pudding. I'm not a huge fan of bread pudding, but this was heavenly!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

This is an awesome place to eat. They offer a variety of foods for those that enjoy something a little different.

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See 23 more reviews by Lynn R for Provincetown
Yorkshire, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 19, 2012

Don't go expecting the full restaurant service experience but DO GO if you want authentic SA style food and enjoyment. A simple affair, you select and order at the counter, pick the drinks (mainly SA offerings) and then the food arrives at your seat. We sat outside and having eaten in Cape Town, Karoo Kafe keeps it true to the... More

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Wellfleet, MA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

This is superb food from South Africa. Having traveled in South Africa, I can attest to it's authenticity. The owners are true to their homeland. The restaurant is small, but very comfortably informal

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Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 26, 2012

Our B&B recommended this place. We almost went twice because we liked it so much. Very casual--order and pay at the counter, sit inside or outside. We like the food very much, there are many choices, and it was not expensive. More moderately priced places to eat are difficult to find in Provincetown.

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Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2012

Totally delicious South African food. Freshly made, hearty dishes. We loved going here after our whale watching boat trips. It looks unassuming but the food is great.

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Perrysburg, OH
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 11, 2012

We were sushi lovers from New York, visiting Provincetown for the first time, with only a few hours to spend. We walked up and down the entire town looking for an affordable and healthy lunch. Everything was crowded, expensive and too rich for our diets. Then Karoo Kafe enticed us in with its bright decor and amazing spicy smells... a... More

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 10, 2012

Have you ever considered taking a trip to S Africa and allowed your fears of the unknown, untried, and unfamiliar keep you from enjoying something new? If the answer to this is yes I strongly recommend you experience a culinary trip to S Africa. The Karoo Kafe situatated on Commercial St in Provincetown is a must. The food is a... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 9, 2012

We really felt we should eat lobsters on the water in Provincetown but the unique menu drew us in. Really, how often do you get a chance to eat Authentic South African food? The decor was funky and interesting. I must admit that I was disappointed when I saw the food was served on paper plates and the wine in... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 7, 2012

I loved this place. I am always in the mood for something totally different and Karoo did not disappoint. It was a potentially rainy evening and a high school friend and I were venturing out for dinner. It POURED. Unique food, no hurry, an importance on environment and recycling made this stop a favorite. I had ostrich, several bean dishes... More

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