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Rick's Cafe Americain
- 4.42.0k reviews
- Open now · till 2 am
Casablanca-themed restaurant and cocktail bar on Kloof Street with a roof terrace, mountain views and live jazz.
Quick answers
Rick's Cafe Americain in short
When is Rick's Cafe Americain open?
Every day, 11 AM–2 AM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Rick's Cafe Americain?
It's at its best evenings and late at night. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Rick's Cafe Americain indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Rick's Cafe Americain good for kids?
Sometimes: Restaurant by day; evening bar/live music, unconfirmed.
How much does Rick's Cafe Americain cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Rick's Cafe Americain?
Booking ahead is a good idea. It takes bookings online.
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How long do you need at Rick's Cafe Americain?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is Rick's Cafe Americain?
103 kloof street Crn, Weltevreden St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001.
Is Rick's Cafe Americain wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 4:45 pm
Why it fits right now
A good call right now.
Even better later, at 9 pm.
In its favour
- Patio weather
- Open till 2 am
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
27°
Overcast
- Feels
- 25°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 15km/h
- 5pm
26° - 6pm24°
- 7pm
23°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 2 amsunday11 AM–2 AM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 11 AM–2 AM
- tuesday
- 11 AM–2 AM
- wednesday
- 11 AM–2 AM
- thursday
- 11 AM–2 AM
- friday
- 11 AM–2 AM
- saturday
- 11 AM–2 AM
- sundayToday
- 11 AM–2 AM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Rick's Cafe Americain
- 2 Arnolds Restaurant · 1 min
- 3 Sweet Revenge Kloof Street · 2 min
- 4 EatStanbul · 2 min
- 5 Prima Burgers · 3 min
Good to know
- Kids: Restaurant by day; evening bar/live music, unconfirmed
- Book ahead
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Covered patio
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.4from 2.0k reviews
Known for
- Cocktails
- Rooftop terrace
- Tagine
- Live jazz
What people say
- People like:
- Cocktails, rooftop, tagine, happy hour
Around Gardens
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Arnolds RestaurantRestaurant · 1 min walk
Good nowSweet Revenge Kloof StreetSweets · 2 min walk
EatStanbulTurkish · 2 min walk
Prima BurgersHamburger · 3 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Nothing extra: dress as you like.
Nothing extra. Dress as you like.