Five Flies Restaurant

This was to be my final day in Cape Town after 6 wonderful days of experiencing everything the Western Cape had to offer from fine dining, wine tours, shark cage diving, and national parks. They say third times a charm, so finally on clear summer day with no storms or high winds; I was able to go up to the top of Table Mountain. I met an American lady there on a tour, and we decided to spend the day doing some tours, visiting the V& A Waterfront, and then I invited her to dinner. I had already made the reservation for one person months before, so the restaurant was very accommodating by adding one person for me. This was my proverbial ‘last supper’ in Cape Town before moving onto Kwa-Zulu-Natal, Fugitives Drift, and then Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve in Sabi near Kruger National Park. The restaurant of recommendation was The Five Flies. The day was coming to a close, and it was my last dinner meal in Cape Town accompanied by my American lady friend, what her name was I do not remember, but so be it, back to the food. After having a few drinks at the bar it was time to be seated. The restaurant was in a historical building in the Government and financial districts of Cape Town, tucked away, while one street over was the party area with bars, small food joints, and hostels all over the place. Since seeing the movie Hostel a few years ago, I opted out, no matter how cheap they are…LOL. Any the building was separated into two dining rooms, then the bar, with the kitchen in the back. The main dining room was a sight out of the 1920’s with a checkered floor, and old rod iron chandeliers. The second dining room where my friend and I sat was a brighter dining room, with a glass ceiling with the sun shining in, with a cobblestone floor, which tells me this used to be a patio until it was enclosed. All in all not a bad meal, with my only concern being the wordings in the menu and the mass amount of salad garnishes offered on most of the dishes. For these two reasons only I rated The Five flies at a 2 of 5 instead of at a 3. to see the full review visit the Wine, Dine, and Play blog under blog archives search for The Five Flies under January 2014 or visit the link below.

Its a must go & try the food + wine. If you don't like paying for it I wouldn't go.but if you do like good food & a good bottle of wine then this is the place to go....... If ur a chef you'll know its hard to find a good place to eat out as I do. .....I've been here now 3 times in 4 wks. Lunch & dinner. Its been smashing well done

Thank You Five Flies for the most wonderful evening, your service ambiance and hospitality was out of this world, Lamb Shank and deserts were mouth watering. Thanking you once again, OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anthea and Family

A good wine selection, the cellar is in a vault that they use for romantic table-for-two dinner. Excellent service, and very good mains.

The food was OK, the atmosphere passable and the service average at best. The restaurant is over-priced and hyped up. In my humble opinion there are better restaurants to visit for the price tags they are putting up.

flexibility, private spaces, five stars. I only rated four as there were a couple in our group who said the food was not worth the price.

I always enjoy my meals at Five Flies, but a bit over-priced.

Table in the wine cellar is great for a romantic dinner for 2.

Love the service , food is pricey. Well prepared though.

Great food and location