Marco's African Place
A 220-seat African restaurant opened in 1997, featuring game meats like springbok and kudu, accompanied by live marimba music.
Opened in 1997 on Rose Street in Bo-Kaap, this 220-seat restaurant features a bar and live marimba music, offering a lively atmosphere perfect for travelers wanting to experience African game meats. The signature dish is the Pan African Platter, featuring springbok, kudu, and ostrich, alongside traditional dishes like tripe and steamed beef tongue served with pap (maize porridge). Official hours are from midday Tuesday to Saturday, and from afternoon Sunday and Monday. Reviews are generally positive, though some negative reviews mention slow service and tipping disputes. Group bookings should be made in advance. Within walking distance or a short taxi ride from the city center.
Opening hours
Tue–Sat 12:00–23:00, Sun from 14:00/15:00, Mon from 15:00 (hours vary slightly by source)
Nearby sights
- Greenmarket Square
- Bo-Kaap
- Company's Garden
- District Six Museum
- Two Oceans Aquarium
- Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
- Castle of Good Hope
- V&A Waterfront