Upfront, this is a place we keep coming back to. Over time our experiences at Olympia Café have us expecting tasty, hearty, innovative, quality dishes without fail.
The Place – During the day it's a bakery & deli, at night a cute little restaurant. What comes to mind when thinking of Olympia Café is honesty. The interior is simple, rustic, and unique. It doesn't try to be anything it is not. The space is quite small and it can get crowded, but this adds to the homey atmosphere. The heart of the restaurant is the open kitchen with the pass in full view allowing pre-glimpses of dishes to help inform your meal choice. It's located right by the sea, so you've got the view, if you want it. Because of its size, we recommend arriving before 7pm or after 8pm. Otherwise, be prepared to write your name on the board and wait a little for a seat. Service is basic, but very friendly and efficient.
The Menu – is fantastic. It changes every night and fits on one blackboard, so you're always in for a surprise. However, there are crowd favourites that show up on the menu on a regular basis. They make sure to cater to every taste and appetite. There's always a soup, a salad, a pasta dish, one or two vegetarian dishes, a meat, fish and game dish, and two desserts. The great thing about Olympia is they are very flexible; ask for it and they can make it work most of the time at no extra costs.
The Meal – We can't remember any meal ever disappointing. Of course, some were better than others, and some were outstanding, but they were all awesome in their own way. Apart from regular crowd pleasers such as the amazing Seafood Linguini, dishes on the all-time favorite list include a Lamb Shank with Risotto, a proper Rump Steak, and Tuna Steak on Asian Stir-Fry. Sometimes the exceptionally tasty sides almost outshine the star of your dish. The ingredients they use are of high quality and ultra fresh. The dishes served at Olympia convince with creative and harmonious combinations of flavours. The portions are generous and you definitely don't get the impression they are counting the olives they are dishing out, if you know what I mean.
The Wallet – This is where Olympia Café is hard to beat: It's affordable & excellent value for your money. An average main course is between R75 and 110 (depending on your meat choice), vegetarians can easily eat for R70. Considering the quality, we think it's some of the best value in town.
The Rating – 7.5
Not to say that you couldn't get an 8.5 on a good day...
Would we go back? Anytime, any day! We find reasons and excuses to be in the neighbourhood and pop by Olympia Café ALL the time!
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