Belthazar, the celebrated ‘Theatre of Fine Food and Wine’ at the V&A Waterfront, is BUZZING since it re-opened on 1st November 2022. Loyal Belthazar fans from way back and new patrons are basking in Belthazar’s return, savouring the meat and seafood extravaganza, the largest wine-by-the-glass bar in the world and panoramic views of the Waterfront and Table Mountain.
“We opened Belthazar 20 years ago, and over time it became one of Cape Town’s leading restaurants, collecting many prestigious awards along the way, including Best Steakhouse in South Africa, Best Seafood Restaurant in Cape Town, and Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence for our wine list. So it was with heavy hearts that we were forced to suspend trading. Re-opening after 2 years has had its obvious challenges; however, it has been immensely uplifting to observe the bustling crowds enjoying the Waterfront once again. To see Belthazar buzzing with happy customers and witnessing our team doing what they do best – that’s what every restaurateur desires. And complimentary feedback from our customers is the proverbial cherry on the top,” says co-owner Ian Halfon.
Hugely satisfying comments from appreciative Belthazar patrons include:
- Belthazar’s closing was “a loss to the Waterfront, Cape Town, South-Africa and the world!”
- “It’s great to see Belthazar back in business again at the V&A Waterfront, and our family greatly enjoyed a meal that was up to this establishment’s usual exceptional standard with great service! We will definitely be back!”
- “Amazing meal! So great to have Belthazar back in our life after a few years without you.”
- “A 10/10 experience. A highlight of the year.”
- “Both service and food were outstanding. Overall, a spectacular experience.”
- “Great steak, fish and wine topped off with exceptional service!”
- “Hands-on management” and “extremely professional friendly staff.”
- “The best steak I’ve ever had!”
- “Steak of a lifetime – melted in your mouth!”
- “Unbelievable wine selection! It’s great to be able to order a large selection of wines by the glass.”
- “Great location with stunning view of Table Mountain!”
- “I will definitely be back again …to have my tastebuds dance like they’re in heaven.”
Some of the favourite dishes at Belthazar include the 500g T-Bone Steak, Rib-Eye Steak, Wagyu Steaks, Fillet Steaks flambéed with brandy and prepared in one of seven homemade sauces, Seafood Platter, 2kg Mozambiquan Lobster and Langoustines, Grilled Prawns and Calamari, Baby Kingklip, Mussels and Garlic Sauce, Norwegian Salmon, Ostrich, Springbok Carpaccio, Game Kebab, Pork Ribs, Chicken Wing Skewer, decadent Chocolate Ganache and Crème Brûlée and more.
Ian Halfon concludes, “We re-opened Belthazar with a ‘Spotlight on Local and Value’, offering a wider selection of cuts of steak to provide a broader range of affordability options, with a focus on local less expensive seafood and a bigger selection of well-priced own label house wines to accommodate all palates and pockets. We want Belthazar to be the locals’ first choice when considering a grill. We are offering exclusive deals to loyalty card holders throughout the year as well as amazing value specials for the whole family in winter.”
