V& A WATE R FRO NT

O.H.C 1902

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 CEL EBR AT ION & LIBAT ION
S I M PLE SUS TENAN C E SU BTLE AM B I EN C E
W HOL E S OME SIMPLICIT Y
DECA DEN T DELIGHTS

Life is all these things.

WE HAVE A S I M PLE PH I LOSO PH Y.

T H E F R E S H E S T FO O D W I T H G R E AT P R OV E N A N C E F R O M PA S S I O N AT E P U RV E YO R S ,
S I M P LY P R E PA R E D ; S LOW A N D L A N G U O R O U S F R O M O U R WO O D - B U R N I N G FO R N O,
O R FA S T A N D S P I R I T E D F R O M O U R S A L A D, C R U D O, TA PA S A N D CO C K TA I L B A R S .

C O M FO R TA B L E C L A S S I C S F R O M T H E K I TC H E N ,

F O O D Y O U WA N T T O L E AV E H O M E F O R .
FOOD YOU FEEL AT HOME W ITH.

A R T I S A N CO F F E E S , P R E M I E R C H E E S E S , C R A F T E D C H A R C U T E R I E . . .
E V E RY DAY F R I E N D S I N T H E G U I S E O F FO O D. T H E W H I M S Y O F F I N E FA R E ,
T H E J OY O F F R E S H LY B A K E D B R E A D. T H E P L E A S U R E O F P IZ Z E T T E A N D C O C K TA I L S ,
T H E I N D U LG E N C E O F G O O D CO M PA N Y I N L I V I N G T H E W E L L W E L L- L I V E D L I F E .

E N J OY W I T H FA M I LY, F R I E N D S O R E N M A S S E
FO R L A Z Y M O M E N T S , E N E R G E T I C Q U I C K- F I X E S ,
H E A LT H Y P L E A S U R E S O R N AU G H T Y I N D U LG E N C E S .
Things that make the spirit smile.

ENJOY LIFE!

Commissioned by HRH Queen Victoria and established by her son, Prince Alfred in 1902, over its long history,
this landmark ocean-front heritage building in the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront has been reviving travellers,
locals and visitors as a refreshment station, tea room, chocolatier and restaurant for over a century.
Under the sensitive restoration, skilled experience and character of fun of the LIFE Grand Group,
~ established in 1999 ~ this grand dame has entered a new age.

~ Welcome ~

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 ALL HAPPINESS DEPENDS
O N A L E I S U R E LY
B R E AKFAST
John Gunther

Ser ved
BR EAKFAST until EGGS
12h3 0
B R I O C H E F R E N C H TOA S T
Madagascan vanilla mascarpone *berries 66 EG G S B E N E D I C T
bacon & maple syrup 76 Poached eggs *hickory ham *homemade hollandaise
80
L A Z Y B R E A K FA S T
Two eggs *bacon *beef sausage *grilled mushrooms *char-grilled plum SALMON B E N E D I C T
tomatoes *baby potato wedges *baked beans *toast 80 Poached eggs *80g Norwegan Smoked salmon *red
capsicum hollandaise *English muffin 116
S I M P L E B R E A K FA S T
Two eggs your way *bacon *grilled plum tomatoes *toast 58 GREEN BENEDICT
Poached eggs *wilted spinach *grilled asparagus spears *lemon
EGGS ON TOAST hollandaise *toasted seed loaf 82
Fried, poached or scrambled with toast choice 34
MUSHROOM BENEDICT
MACON add 8 Poached eggs *creamy foraged mushrooms *Klein Rivier Gruyère
*rocket *English muffin 96

PLAIN OMELETTE
3 egg omelette *toast 44
Egg white only omelette *toast 44
patisserie
BUTTER CROISSANT

*butter *preserves made in our kitchen 24

with Klein Rivier Gruyère 32
with Nutella 42 EXTR AS
Enquire about our daily pastries from your waitron
Fillet steak 150g 84
Smoked salmon 88
Roe caviar 40
Bacon per slice 8
Avocado 28
Chorizo 32
Onions 6
Beef ragù 32
Capsicums 8
Hickory ham 18
BR EAKFAST BOWLS Plum tomatoes 10
Calamata olives 8
Feta or cream cheese 16
Emmenthaler 20 / Gruyère 24
OAT BOWL Baby potato wedges 16
Creamy oats* honey * cinnamon *pumpkin seeds Egg 8
apple & cinnamon 48 Mushrooms 8
fig & golden syrup 48 Spinach 8
GREEN BOWL
Kale *spinach * zucchini *asparagus *grilled pesto chicken *quinoa
*poached eggs *za’atar lemon dressing 80
AVOCADO BOWL
Avocado *trio tomato *poached eggs *rye bread crisps 76

TROPICAL BOWL
Papaya *banana *cranberries *coconut & pumpkin
seed granola *yoghurt *lime 64

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 W H AT G A R L I C
I S TO S A L A D,
I N SA N IT Y I S TO A RT
Augustus Saint-Gaudens

SALAD BAR
Visit our seasonal Salad Bar to customize your own seasonal salad with fresh greens, gourmet toppings and the dressing of your choice.

LIFE SAL AD
Lettuce varietals *tomato *cucumber ribbons *toasted bruschetta *seasonal toppings 80

G O U R M E T TO P P I N G S
Avocado 28
Grilled halloumi 48
Grilled chicken breast 38
Fillet steak 150g 84
Prawns 78
Seared tuna 92
Seared salmon 98

POKE CRUISE BOWLS

A c o l o u r b u r s t o f r a w c r u d o fl a v o u r s , d r e s s e d i n z e s t y c o m b i n a t i o n s

Fresh Salmon *yuzu *mirin & soy marinade *apple julienne *cucumber & radish slaw
Enoki mushrooms *purple kimchi *avocado *mango *yoghurt *wakame *edamame 178

Fresh Tuna *sriracha *soy & sesame marinade *quinoa *grapefruit *avocado *wakame *cucumber julienne * yogh urt 168

TAPAS
A R T I S A N F R O M AG E R I E & C H A R C U T E R I E B OA R D
Local Cape artisan cheese *preserves *roasted peppers *fruit *Prosciutto Stagionata *chorizo piquant
*pickles *dips *pâté *bread basket *biscuits *fresh fruit 280

S E A FO O D TA PA S
Grilled calamari *prawn gambas *crispy fish croquettas *fried squid heads *tzatziki *crispy potato cheesecroquettas 230

C H I C K E N TA PA S
Chicken livers *spicy chicken drumettes *grilled halloumi *crispy potato cheese croquettas *carrot tahini salad 220

ARTISAN DIPS
Olive salsa verde *hummus *spicy vegetable dip *tzatziki *fried halloumi * bread basket 96

BILTONG TAPAS
Biltong *dry wors * dolmades * roasted corn *peppadew dip * lavash *marinated olives 186

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 FOOD IS EVERYTHING. FOOD, FRIENDS,
F A M I LY : T H O S E A R E T H E M O S T
I M P O R TA N T T H I N G S I N L I F E
Zac Posen

GOUR MET LOAV ES

Served on artisan wood-burning forno bread with extra virgin olive oil, mixed greens, t oppings & fries

Salad add 12 • Roasted Vegetables add 12

CHICKEN BREAST ON BRIOCHE

Spicy or lemon grilled chicken breast *marinated peppers *balsamic onions *mixed greens *cucumber 98

GOURMET BURGER ON BRIOCHE

200g House-ground Wagyu beef *beer-battered onion rings served on brioche 98

LO B S T E R B U R G E R ON B R I O C H E
228

C H I C K E N M AYO O N B R OW N
Grilled chicken *wholegrain mustard mayo *lettuce *cucumber ribbons *tomato *gherkins 84

G R I L L E D H A K E O N TACO
Gluten-free taco shell *grilled hake *pickled cabbage & kiwi salsa 86

C A P R I O N RY E
Basil pesto *olive tapenade *tomato *mozzarella 88

CRUDO
OYS T E R S L EC H E D E T I G R E
3 West Coast Oysters *slightly sweet & fiery jalapeño & Matsuhisa salsa Cubed fish fillets dressed with fresh lime & lemon juice *sweet potato
*Maui onion salsa 70 *fresh ginger *coriander *parsley *celery 148

MILLIONAIRE’S SAL AD L I N E F I S H & CO CO N U T

Palm heart ceviche *yuzu *lime *grapefruit 128
CEVICHE OF SALMON OR TUNA
Thinly sliced line fish with coriander *cucumber ribbons
*cherry tomato *red onion *ceviche sauce 98
BURRATA & PEACHES
Grilled peach *mint *red onion *cucumber
*yuzu *matcha avocado 128
Fresh linefish in coconut & lime *chilli *cucumber
*trio tomatoes *pomegranate *shaved coconut 162
S E A FO O D C E V I C H E
Salmon *tuna *prawns *calamari *squid heads *tomato *onion
*celery *coriander chilli dressing 138
AVO C A D O & TO M ATO C E V I C H E
Grilled avocado *marinated tomatoes *celery *pickled ginger
*Chinese seven spice *soy *rice wine vinegar 88

WHOLE FISH CEVICHE

We invite you to visit our Crudo Bar and select a fresh fish
of the day’s catch which our Crudo chefs will prepare for you
in a paired ceviche marinade SQ

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 I LO V E P I Z Z A . I WA N T TO M A R R Y I T,
B U T I T W O U L D J U S T B E T O E AT
H E R F A M I LY A T T H E W E D D I N G .
Mike Birbiglia

PASTA BAR
C R E A M Y C H A R G R I L L E D C H I C K E N L I N G U I N E 128

A R R A B I ATA O R P O M O D O R O P E N N E 82
Add 150g fillet 84 • Add chicken 48 • Add chargrilled vegetables 36 • Add prawns 78

VO N G O L E M OZ A M B I C A N C L A M S
White wine cream sauce *cherry tomatoes *chilli *garlic *fresh parsley 162

A L F R E D O & V EG E TA B L E S
Foraged field mushrooms *smoky vanilla mascarpone *broccoli *tomato *penne 128

R E D PRAWN L I N G U I N E
Grilled prawns *cherry tomatoes *fennel *grilled chilli butter 220

HOUSE GROUND BEEF BOLOGNAISE SPAGHETTI

Beef mince *tomato pomodoro sauce 120

AL FUME CREAMY POMODORO L I N G U I N E

Touch of vodka *garlic *chilli *f lambéed strips of bacon 128

PIZZET TE
ROSA
Smashed Rosa tomatoes *mozzarella *basil 78

Hickory ham *Portabello mushrooms 108

Roast sirloin *caramelised onions *pickled red onion 142

Parma ham *red onion *brie *fig *fennel 150

Prawn *jalapeño papaya salsa *dill crème fraîche 172

V EG E TA R I A N
Roast pumpkin *chargrilled peppers *zucchini *Rosa base *feta *basil 100

GLUTEN FREE PIZZA

with any of the other combinations above
*gluten-free *gluten free flour
*sesame, pumpkin & linseed *quinoa Add 60

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 I ’ M N OT M A K I N G A R T,
I’M MAKING
SUSHI
Masaharu Morimoto

SUSHI

SALMON SUVICHE ROLL VO LC A N O R O L L

8 pieces 6 pieces
Fresh salmon *mango & avocado topped Inside out avocado & crab roll *spicy tuna *masago,
with ceviche style marinated white fish 160 *wasabi mayonnaise *sesame seeds 120

NIGIRI
CRISPY CR AB
4 pieces
8 pieces Soy bean paper *black rice *salmon ceviche 68 Nori
Crispy soft shell crab *black sushi rice *cream cheese *black rice *spicy tuna *edamame ceviche 68
*avocado *toasted coconut wrapped in nori paper Tuna / Salmon / Prawn 68
*spicy mango salsa *toasted coconut flakes 168
S A L M O N C AV I A R R O S E
SUSHI BURRITO FUTOMAKI 3 pieces
8 pieces Salmon *sushi rice *Japanese mayo *red caviar 72
Soy & Miso-poached chicken breast *burrito black rice roll 142
T U N A & B L AC K R I C E R O S E
3 pieces
C R A B B U R R I TO F U TO M A K I Tuna *black sushi rice *sliced tuna *wasabi soy mayo
8 pieces
*red caviar 72
Crab *avocado *kale *cucumber *carrot
*spicy mayo *sushi rice roll 158
HAND ROLL
One piece
V EG E TA R I A N B U R R I TO F U TO M A K I Seaweed cone filled with rice, avocado,
8 pieces
Japanese mayo & sesame seeds 68
Daikon *cucumber *red pepper *avocado *carrot
*cream cheese *burrito black rice roll 118 Salmon Skin & Caviar 68

SUSHI RICE BALLS V EG G I E Q U I N OA R O L L

3 pieces 4 pieces
Avocado *quinoa *peppers *celery 86

wrapped with avocado 68

C A L I FO R N I A R O L L
8 pieces
C E V I C H E TACO 88
3 pieces
Taco shells with sesame seeds filled MAKI
with avocado & salmon ceviche98 6 pieces
64
S P R I N G R O L L S I N R I C E PA P E R
6 pieces FASHION SANDWHICHES
Salmon *avocado *mint *coriander 68 8 pieces
Tuna *avocado *mint *coriander 68 82
Spicy Salmon *cucumber *wasabi, sriracha mayo 68
Spicy Tuna *cucumber *wasabi, sriracha mayo 68 SASHIMI
4 pieces
Chilli Crab *avocado *mint *wasabi, sriracha mayo 68
80

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 I A M N OT I NTER ESTED I N S LI C E O F LI FE ,
W H AT I WA N T I S A S L I C E
O F T H E I M A G I N AT I O N
Carlos Fuentes

BEEF CAR PACCIO

Sliced Afrikaner™ beef *fennel *mixed baby greens *radish *pickled mushrooms *Dukkah phyllo 120

SALMON TARTAR E
Salmon tartare *cucumber *quail's egg *avocado *caviar *anchovy aïoli 128

TUNA TARTAR E
Tuna tartare *cucumber *quail eggs *caviar *spicy vinaigrette 128

BEEF TARTAR E
Afrikaner™ beef tartare *pesto *quail's egg *bread shard *caper *onion salsa 128

COALS
SPEARED FILLET RUMP
200g Fillet bound in bacon *crushed baby potatoes 400g 180 118
*grilled tomatoes *salsa verde 198
GRILLED BEEF FILLET
300g 180 148
BEEF RIBS
BBQ-basted beef ribs *onion rings *fries CHEF ’S CUT BEEF
500g 148 268 Organic, marbled, grain-fed beef

AC C O M PA N Y I N G SAU C E S
SOUVLA
*Add mushroom cream 36
Seaf ood 848 *Add peppercorn sauce 36
East coast lobster *calamari *linefish & mussels
*Add peri-peri sauce 36
*Cafe de Paris butter *fries *roasted vegetables
*Add gastrique 36
Chicken 500g 98 *Add chimichurri 36
AC C O M PA N Y I N G S I D E S
BILTONG SIRLOIN Fries 20
400g Beef sirloin on the bone * biltong and brie stuffing Side Salad 38
*roasted veg *mushroom sauce 198
Forno-roasted Vegetables 38
Greek Roasted Potatoes 38

FOR NO
WO O D - F I R E D S PAT C H C O C K C H I C K E N PORK BELLY
Fennel *potatoes *roasted vegetables *coleslaw 8-hour braised *pineapple *ginger *spices *marmalade
Half 120 185 *soy glaze *whipped potatoes *sesame spinach 210

V E G E TA B L E TA J I N E LAMB MADRAS
Harissa-spiced farm vegetables *tomato reduction Lamb *Madras style tomatoes * mustard seeds *cumin *curry leaves *yoghurt
*chickpeas *carrot *baby marrow & spices 120 *potatoes * vegetables *basmati rice *poppadums *sambals 198

SLOW ROAST LAMB SHANK

*served with mixed potatoes & baby butternut 238

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 KITCHEN
[ k i c h - u h n] n o u n 1 . A R O O M O R P L A C E E Q U I P P E D F O R C O O K I N G .
2 . C U L I N A R Y D E PA R T M E N T; C U I S I N E

KITCHEN
MOULES & FRITES LA MB CUTLETS
Fresh mussels *white wine *cream broth *fries 400g Grilled lamb cutlets *scallion baby potatoes
*homemade mayo *grilled ciabatta 150 *roasted vegetables 198

SALMON FISH CAKES SEAR ED TUNA

Panko-crumbed salmon fishcakes *preserved baby potato Served rare in a tomato elderflower gazpacho *olive
*fennel *avocado *papaya salsa 138 *edamame *cucumber *yuzu salsa verde 172

H AKE & CHIPS GRILLED SALMON

Grilled or fried hake *battered onion rings *dill crème fraîche Scallion potatoes *side salad *dill crème fraîche 230
*lemon *crispy fries 132
SEAFOOD PAELLA
LEMON OR HARISSA Fresh salmon *prawns *calamari *line fish *rice
SPICED CALA M ARI *creamy paprika sauce 210
With side salad or shoestring fries or roasted vegetables 152
CHICKEN & PR AW N CUR RY
GRILLED CHICKEN BR EAST Malay spicy tomato broth *Methi leaves *coriander *coconut milk
Grilled Cajun or herbed lemon chicken breast *basmati rice *poppadums *sambals 220
*side salad or fries or roasted vegetables 128
pork ribeye on bone
SEAR ED LINE FISH Grilled 300g pork with *mung bean salad & salsa 180
Whipped potatoes *grilled asparagus *lemon vinaigrette 158

PRAWN GRILL
12 Prawns *Cafe de Paris butter * saffron rice *kimchi 260

THE LIFE GR A ND PLAT TERS

Selection of platters for sharing

All served with *oven-roasted seasonal vegetables *lemon-roasted potatoes from the forno or fries *LIFE salad *bread basket

FIR E PIT PLAT TER

1kg Forno Roasted Lamb *8 chicken drumettes *500g beef ribs *4 grilled prawns *200g crispy calamari 960

FLIGHT OF FOW L
Chicken souvla *8 chicken drumettes *2 Malay chicken Kormas *chicken livers in a rich, spicy tomato gravy *500g beef ribs 780

DOCK & DIV E

24 prawns *500g grilled calamari *baby kingklip *mussels 980

GRILLED ROCK LOBSTER

1kg *chilli butter *purple kimchi *truffle fries *side salad 900

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 W I T H O U T D E S S E R T,
THERE WOULD BE
DARKN ESS AN D CHAOS
Don Kardong

DESSERT

N U T E L L A B R I O C H E P IZ Z A
Vanilla ice cream *hazelnut praline *mixed berries 76

E TO N M E S S
Strawberries *marbled meringue *Greek yoghurt *vanilla ice cream 68

VA N I L L A B E A N C R È M E B R Û L É E
Vanilla-infused baked anglaise *caramel crunch 72

WAFFLE
Vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce 80

D E AT H BY C H O CO L AT E
White chocolate ganache *dark chocolate mousse *fresh berries *chocolate meringue 72

ARTISAN CHEESE
Winelands cheese *berry & orange preserve *pineapple chutney *fresh fruit
*home made biscuits & glass of De Kranz Ruby Port 134

BAKLAVA & ICE CREAM

Crispy layers of phyllo *almond *cinnamon *spiced orange syrup 68

YSWAR A
SPECIALITY African Muslin Tea 32

COFFEES THOUSAND HILLS

MAJESTY
BOMBARDINO Black tea of Rwanda
Cognac *espresso *homemade Advocaat *crème 48
MBUYA NE HANDA
GIANDUIA Earl Grey
Hazelnut liqueur *espresso *hot chocolate
*Chantilly crème *toasted almonds 52 NZINGA OF NDONGO
Egyptian chamomile & honey
N O U G AT
Honey *nougat liqueur *espresso *hot milk POLE
*Callebaut chocolate mousse *nougat 44 Zanzibar Chai

DESSERT WINE

DELHEIM NOBLE LATE HARVEST

Bright gold, aromas of orange blossom, kumquart, honeybush 78

DE KRANZ RUBY PORT

Aromas of ripe red berries & plums complimented with cinnamon and a touch of vanilla 78

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 T H E R E ’ S N OT A M A N , WO M A N O R C H I L D O N T H E FAC E
O F T H E E A R T H W H O D O E S N ’ T E N J O Y A TA S T Y
BEVER AGE .
David Letterman

COLD & FROZEN Or HOT & STEA MY

S T I L L & S PA R K L I N G WAT E R 250 20 750 38 C A P P U CC I N O 26
AQ UA PA N N A 250 36 750 65 C A P P U CC I N O CO N PA N N A 30
S A N P E L L EG R I N O 250 36 750 65 E S P R E S S O Single 22 26
C O L D D R I N K S 25 M ACC H I ATO 22
T I S E R S 30 A M E R I C A N O 24
I C E D T E A 30
C A F É L AT T E 30
M I X E R S 22
M O CC ACC I N O 24
SAN PELLEGRINO SPARKLING 32
For Red Espresso (Rooibos Tea Espresso add 5

R AW JUICE BAR Decaf coffee add 4

Freshly squeezed on site 38
add ginger 8 • 8 For almond milk add 12

RED RUSH HOT C H O CO L AT E 30

Beetroot *carrot *pineapple *celery *ginger 52
D R OZ ’ S B O DY R E S TA R T MILKSHAKES
Apple *celery *cucumber *ginger *mint *pineapple
Bar One 42
*parsley *spinach 52
Wild Berry 42
NATURE’S NECTAR Oreo 42
Kiwi *pineapple *apple *lime * coriander 52

R A I N B OW B L I T Z FRAPPETERIE
Apple *carrot *cucumber *ginger *lemon *pear *spinach 48
ICED COFFEE
C I T R U S G I N G E R ZI N G E R
Blended ice cream *Malabar espresso freezoccino 38
Carrot *orange *red pepper *ginger *celery 46

GAZPACHO JUICE M A R B L E C A P P U CC I N O E S P R E S S O
Tomato *cucumber *celery *red pepper *parsley *lime 52 *Cold milk *hot froth 28

PA R A D I S E F R U I T ESPRESSO FREDDO
Banana *mango *pineapple 54
Espresso blended with ice 30
G OJ I YO U T H E L I X I R
Goji berry *grapefruit *pomegranate 54
TEAS
30
FRUIT SMOOTHIES
T WG
TURBO CHARGE
Apple *cucumber *celery *lemon *lime *avo UVA HIGHLANDS BOP
*pineapple *yellow pepper 56 FRENCH EARL GREY
REVVED UP RED ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA
Beetroot *red pepper *watermelon *strawberry
*cucumber *lemon *ginger 56 JASMINE QUEEN TEA
EMPORER SENCHA
ANTIOXIDANT
Spinach *banana *dates *apple *cinnamon 56 ROOIBOS
CHAMOMILE
GR A NITA
Crushed Ice infusions HERBAL INFUSIONS
Housemade lemon *ginger *mint infusion 22
Watermelon *rosewater *basil 32
Elderflower *lime *mint 32

- THE FINAL STRAW -

Plastic straws are hurting our ocean. We have committed to saving our ocean &
limiting our straw consumption. Please assist us in going greener.

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For any filling not listed, please ask for availability and price.
If you have any specific allergies or dietary needs please consult with the manager on duty.

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