"A little gem of a place! Seeking some really good steak I turned to FourSquare which listed this spot. I didn't hesitate to contact them and make a..."
ŠÆyan Miller
"Š”ŃŠµŠ¹Šŗ ŠøŠ· ŃŃŃŠ°ŃŃŠ° Š¾ŃŠµŠ½Ń Š²ŠŗŃŃŠ½ŃŠ¹ Šø ŃŠ¾ŃŠ½ŃŠ¹ , ŃŠµŠŗŠ¾Š¼ŠµŠ½Š“ŃŃ ŠæŠ¾ŠæŃŠ¾Š±Š¾Š²Š°ŃŃ ! The ostrich steak is very..."
Elena Litovchenko
"Met local residents for a reunion dinner. In their words "a bit pricier than most local restaurants but well worth it" and it surely was. Fabulous..."
Elaine Potgieter
"Superb in every way. Old school charm, great service with friendly staff. The 800g T-bone had amazing flavour and was cooked to perfection...."
Gary Holden
"I've never had a bad experience at Nelsons eye. All the waiters and staff are completely competent, experienced and knowledgeable. I would recommend..."
Bjorn Bergins
"This place is absolutely amazing! The best steak I have had. Our server was amazing! Awesome little..."
Christopher Markus
"Real food done really well. Outstanding menu, from the meats to the seafood to the pasta to the sides. Top-notch cooking. Great wine list. Go there,..."
Alan Mattern
"I absolutely loved the vibe, the food and the atmosphere that was there. Felt comfortable and had a great night! My sirloin was perfectly grilled and..."
Chris 'Jar' de Beer
"Awesome, just awesome! I didn't even have to chew my steak it just melted in my mouth... best steak in Cape..."
Stacey Parish
"How does this work. We have eaten in your restaurant tonight and when asked about the early bird menu was told they didn't exist and yet you..."
Steve Hills
"What an amazing place to eat. The steaks we're fabulous and the steaks just melts in your mouth. I can't wait to go..."
Donna C Martin
"If you come to Cape Town and don't come and eat here. In my opinion it's as much a landmark as table mountain. Best steak in town bar..."
Richard John Burden
"The best steak I have ever been served Absolutely worth a..."
Tom Are Byman Andersen
"Don't question it just go. If anyone asks or a hotel suggests, just go and go hungry. Well worth the..."
Lee St. James
"The most amazing dead cow ever. Everything was..."
Nicholas Dorfling
"Hands down one of the best steaks myself and my husband have ever eaten. The service and staff were amazing!!! Highly recommend this place,..."
Zoe Jayne Pearson
"Ah this place is just great, food is awesome, beer is cold, service is friendly, not much more you can ask for, when In Cape Town, dinning out here..."
Trevez Mcfc Jacobs
"The ribs were unbelievable so was the fish (kingclip) with mussels and prawn. Absolutely delicious. The snail sauce is a must try! All paired nicely..."
Yajna Gold
"Back after many years! Absolutely loved it! Such detail to each customer, best waitress ive had inĀ long time and without a doubt every meal ordered..."
Teresa Svoboda
"The BEST ever!!!! Ordered snails n fillet in medium rare with Russian sauce on too! Meat is perfect and the sauce was so rich. Totally worth it even..."
"Iām always on a mission for āthe best steakā in town. Iāve realized that maybe there isnāt āoneā best steak but lots. Also, steaks..."
Justin Le Roux
"Very unassuming place, but donāt let that fool you. The service was great , the food came out really fast and made to standard. This is not..."
Brendan Pramjee
"Such a hidden GEM!!! The steaks were all cooked to perfection šÆ A bit overpriced in my option (otherwise it would be 5 stars)..."
Imtiyaaz Hart
"Great food, fantastic service (thank you Craig!!). ?Owner/manager (? Steve) needs to take a chill pill & actually help the staff instead of berate..."
Nellsmells
"Excellent steaks but lacked a bit of ambiance. All 4 diners very happy with their meals. They also tried to serve us warm(ish) beer after their..."
Leigh Holloway
"Another annual attendance at this hidden gem. Efficient and knowledgeable staff make this restaurant a pleasure to eat at. The food is always great -..."
Anthony Strydom
"I was there about 2 weeks ago, you won't be disappointed at all with the food and service. I can safely say they have the BEST steak I've ever had in..."
Patience
"The Nelsons Eye has always been our favorite steak place in town. Very well established and the meat is well chosen and hung. The sirloin on the bone..."
Adamhfuller
"It was my first visit to the city of my dream Cape town, and of course I cannot leave South Africa if I don't taste their wine and their steak. One..."
Michel Mourani
"The best meat and chips in town cooked to perfection. Excellent service. . A very busy and good vibe restaurant. Recommend u book as it is packed..."
Linn Thurling
"Lamb chops are absolutely Divine ...Grilled to perfection ...great Quality ...authentic atmosphere... Steve is " The Guy"... #Steak me home tonight....."
Avinesh R.
"We were transported back to the 60's when we entered Nelson's Eye. The best steakhouse in the Cape by far. Uncomplicated decor and setting.We..."
Trevor
"This beautiful steak house is a well known location in Cape Town. The steak is superbly cooked my a master artisan, servicd is excellent and the..."
Dr Adam Zac Baldinger
"Nelson's Eye is one of those few restaurants where it's history is really cherished. The acclaimed steak house is almost as old as the business in..."
St John Grimbly
"Nelson's Eye has always been a great experience for me. Of course, this might not be the same for everyone, however, I have never felt myself needing..."
Mystique
"Brilliant steak. There's no second guessing their many accolades as "best steak in SA & CPT" a true must try! So genuinely food food and a little..."
TerryCPT
"Excellent steaks and old style fried rice. Onion rings extra crispy and delicious Highly recommended restaurant. Quite liked the decor - fits the..."
Nilesh Singh
"Hands down THE best steak you will ever have! An old CBD favourite, nelson's eye has quite literally been around for longer than I have been alive -..."
Michaela
"Cape Towns best hidden secret! Immediately when entering through the 'Nelsons eye' door we were greeted with smiles and friendly faces all..."
Sam Miller
"I cannot express how impressed I am with this restaurant. Fast service with a smile. Great food. Small intimate surroundings. I would definitely..."
Margot Lynn Summerfield
"Great steak and good wine, however the price did not match the quality of food we received. Ā Better pricing would have resulted in higher scoring..."
Peter
"I really enjoyed my dinner at Nelson's Eye. Being a vegetarian for most of my life, this experience was novel and I don't really know how to rate..."
Amaryllis
"Right from the start, meeting the owner you can tell that this is a personal and heritage driven grill house... The atmosphere was that of..."
Kent Blake Henderson
"I would recommend this stunning establishment to anyone that is looking for a good meal & great service. The food was incredible, tasty and..."
D.Klon
"What a great experience. Not much open in Cape Town central on a Sunday night but we were recommended this restaurant. Not much to look at from the..."
Ashley
"Nelson's Eye is a Cape Town institution.Tucked away in a suburban side street, you'd never guess they were serving mouthwateringly..."
Britney Beeby
"Good steakhouse. Had ordered their T-bone: Prepaired slightly rawer than expected, but succulent and warm till the end. Cozy atmosphere and friendly..."
Andre Olivier
"We felt incredibly well looked after this evening at Nelson's Eye. Staff and management made special arrangements for us to watch the rugby with..."
Jess
"My first visit which was Spur of the moment and no reservation! Lovely quaint bar vibe but was a bit surprised at their pricing which I thought was..."
Sharon Malan
"Hands down the best steak I've had in South Africa. Pricey, but worth going to on a special occasion. We were warmly greeted by the owner upon..."
Jamie
"A quaint place serving hearty meals. We opted for the specials and the steaks were reasonable. I don't know if I would go back and pay the full price..."
Coral Le Roux
"Expensive. But the steak is absolutely delicious. And they are generous with their sides (starch, butternut and creamed spinach). If you don't mind..."
Bebz H
"A British pub atmosphere and some of the best steaks you'll ever have! The service is attentive and friendly. Prices are a bit steep, but are worth..."
Alastair Waldeck
"Finding places that consistently deliver a perfect steak is a little hobby of mine, so believe me when I say that their steak is GOOD!The..."
Cindy Alfino
"Loved the food at nelson's eye!! My husband loved the steak so much ... That he dreams of going there everyday!!! Will come back again....."
"Best steak house in the mother city area apart from the price! If you want to see you steak being prepared for you in an open kitchen then visit..."
Cassie
"Highly recommended Probably the best steakhouse in the city bowl area. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive and seemed to go well out..."
Zakhele
"Hostess seemed a bit snobbish. So that wasn't a great welcome. Waiter was great so that made up for it. As expected the food was sublime. Such a..."
Lauren Lesley Bubb
"Great steaks and deserts always enjoy my food when I go here,staff are friendly and a nice atmosphere I can recommend this place to anyone who..."
The Lowkey Critic
"This place is ridiculous I have been here 50 times and it never lets me down . The only thing I don't like is that I don't eat there every day -..."
Lawrenceresnick
"What a great restaurant. The service was good and the food was outstanding. The steak I had was really yummy. Will definitely go back. I love it..."
Ariella Resnick
"Another fantastic meal and good service.Best steaks ever. Will be back for more.Love the place always go back for more.Thanks Steve..."
Rael Resnick
"Best steaks in the world. No other place comes close. And all their other food is also awesome. I eat here 4 x per month.If ever you feel like..."
Alan Tucker
"Nelson's Eye Restaurant is truly the best kept secret in Cape Town. Nobody makes steak quite like they do. Honestly, I can't even comment on whether..."
Reshmi Muringathuparambil
"One of the best fillet steaks I've had in Cape Town. Hands down. Service is friendly and helpful, and it's great for couples or group dining. The..."
Kyle Kapital
"This place is old school but cool in the same breath. It is certainly not the cheapest steak in Cape Town but it is one of the best. We had a starter..."
James Hickman
"On my first day of traveling in Cape town, I asked one of my uber drivers what is the best steakhouse in Cape Town. He proudly introduced me this..."
bbo lee
"The food was great and the staff was very friendly! Very appreciated that we did not have to wait for long for our food, even if there was around 150..."
Maxime
"Brilliant steak house for someone who has lived of good meats for a long time. Must try the Escargot and chicken livers for a good kick! Staff are..."
Fangjia He
"Great steak. We had the fillet on the bone and the rump 420g (definitely too much for one). The sides were a little disappointing. Spinach could have..."
Afrika Lovers
"Excellent steaks and excellent service. The staff was very friendly and gave us good..."
Carlos Villanueva
"Proper South African steakhouse. Youāre going to pay a bit but the meat, service and ādark wood steakhouseā interior are a treat. Good wine..."
Nic C
"What a great gem of a place. I was completely unaware of them and found it with work colleagues through our steak club social.
This is a true steak..."
"Hidden Gem you must visit. My husband ate here six years ago and was impressed by the service, food and prices. It was at the top of his Cape Town to..."
Jillian Clegg
"I hardly eat at meats places when I'm in Cape Town (prefers more seafood because you are by the sea), but the food at this restaurant is amazing, and..."
Annie Chu
"Really liked the food here. One tip: maybe next time donāt add the extra sauce on the grilled meat. Some clients might not like it. Friendly staff!..."
Claus Schuh
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