Eat · City Bowl: Company's Garden and museums
Hussar Grill (City Bowl)Hussar Grill
A South African steakhouse chain with a City Bowl branch: go for a proper grilled steak and a wine list, book ahead on a weekend night.
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Key facts
- Price
- R250–R550 a main (2026 estimate)
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- Hours
- unknown
- Walk in
- before 18:30
- easiest window
- Seating
- chairs
- booking: true
- 28″ bags
- Painful
- City Bowl: Company's Garden and museums
- Getting there
- City Bowl, short walk or ride-hail car from most City Bowl hotels
- 10 min walk
- Known for grilled steak cuts and a South African wine list
- Sit-down, table service
- Book ahead for weekend dinner
- Table seating
- Walk-in window: before 18:30
- Queue risk: 19:00–21:00
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Map & directions
Directions
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Plan
When you can walk in, what to order, how to pay
Walk-in windows
before 18:30: high19:00–21:00: risky
A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.
Paying and dietary fit
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| Need | Fit | What works here |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetarian | ask each time | Ask staff to confirm no meat stock or lard in the base. |
| Vegan | ask each time | Dairy and egg are common even in vegetarian dishes; ask about both. |
| Halal | ask each time | Not certified; ask about pork and alcohol in the specific dish. |
| Gluten-free | ask each time | Not confirmed; ask about wheat-based sauces, breading and noodles. |
“Ask” means possible with care; Voykit has not tested cross-contact. Allergies: carry a written card in the local language.
On the ground
Facts
- Reservations
- true — Book online or by phone, especially Friday and Saturday evenings.
- Capabilities
- food · seated_rest · toilet
- Getting there
- City Bowl, short walk or ride-hail car from most City Bowl hotels · ~10 min walk
Cons
- Meat-focused menu with limited options for vegetarians.
- Weekend evenings need a booking.
Ordering helpDish glossary · Price check · Dietary phrases · Hygiene
Dish glossary
| On the menu | What it is | Order it how |
|---|---|---|
| Rump, sirloin, fillet | The standard steak cuts on a South African grill menu, sold by weight or as a set portion. | Ask for the day's specials board; sauces (peppercorn, mushroom, garlic butter) are usually extra. |
| Peri-peri | A chilli sauce served with chicken and some steaks, of Mozambican-Portuguese origin common across South Africa. | Ask for it on the side if you are unsure of the heat. |
Price check
- locals pay
- A rump steak with a side runs about R200–R300 (2026 estimate); fillet and larger cuts cost more.
- tourist price
- Menu prices are fixed and posted; no bargaining culture at sit-down restaurants.
- rule
- Check the "market price" or weight-based items on the board before ordering, as these vary by cut.
Dietary: what to say
| Need | Say or show | Reality here |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetarian | Do you have a vegetarian main? | Limited — usually one pasta or vegetable dish; call ahead if this matters. |
| Gluten-free | Is this dish gluten-free? | Grilled meat and salads are usually fine; sauces and breaded sides may not be — ask. |
Hygiene notes
- Standard restaurant hygiene; tap water is safe to drink in Cape Town.
Deep dive
Questions, nearby food and sources
Questions and answers
Is it good for a group?
Yes, it is set up for sit-down groups and family dinners; book ahead for larger tables.
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
Can I pay by card?
Yes, cards are accepted alongside cash.
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
Answers come from Voykit editors, not from other travellers.
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Nearby
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.
Used as a seated rest node in Cape Town in 4 days.
Sources
- secondaryWikivoyage — Cape Town (eat)