Jakes, located in Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs, are upscale, social, and dynamic establishments that have been around for decades. They provide international food, premium wines, unique drinks, artisan beers, and stylish service! David Ellis and Liz Payne, mother, and son, own and run the restaurant, which employs a strong team of managers, chefs, and a long-standing crew of kitchen and front-of-house employees.
Come in and escape the chaos – outside meals, chatty dinners, post-work cocktails, and late drinks. Select between Jakes in the Village (Tokai) and Jakes in the Common (Noordhoek).
The Jakes offers a wide range of menu items including starters, salads, Moroccan flatbreads, thrive, small plates, sides, sauces, mains, desserts, gourmet burgers, and beverages.
The mains include crispy hake & chips, old boy’s livers & onions, stylin’ schnitzel, pork belly, cafe de Paris fillet, pork loin ribs, lamb shank, makhani chicken curry, and others ranging in price from R 135.00 to R 255.00.
Starters
Menu Item Price (R) Chili Poppers (V) R 69.00 Three Cheese Balls (V) R 72.00 Salted Caramel & Bourbon Wings R 76.00 Wild Mushroom Ravioli (V) R 76.00 Dim Sum R 84.00 Panko Prawns R 110.00 Prawn, Squid & Avo R 125.00 Tasting Platter – For Two R 155.00
Salads
Menu Item Price (R) Chunky Greek (V) R 88.00 Caesar R 98.00 Caesar with Chicken R 138.00 Quinoa R 110.00 Quinoa with Chicken R 150.00 Chicken Tikka R 145.00
Moroccan Flatbreads
Menu Item Price (R) The Original Flatbread (V) R 135.00 Blue Cheese & Roasted Butternut R 145.00 Cajun Chicken R 155.00 Moroccan Lamb R 175.00
Thrive
Menu Item Price (R) Mexican Bean Soup (V) (GF) (VE) R 130.00 Bahn Mi Noodle Bowl (V) (GF) (VE) R 145.00 Bahn Mi Noodle Bowl with Salmon R 205.00 Naked Plant-Based Beyond Burger (V) (VE) R 165.00 Poached Norwegian Salmon (GF) R 245.00
Small Plates
Menu Item Price (R) Pork Bao Bun R 75.00 Crusted Calamari Strips R 80.00 Ribs & Wings R 115.00 Makhani Chicken Curry R 95.00 Deconstructed Sushi Bowl R 105.00 Beef Slider R 85.00
Mains
Menu Item Price (R) Crispy Hake & Chips R 135.00 Old Boy’s Liver & Onions R 135.00 Stylin’ Schnitzel R 145.00 Creamed Chicken, Bacon & Basil Pasta R 145.00 Makhani Chicken Curry R 165.00 Chicken & Prosciutto Pan R 175.00 Pork Belly R 175.00 Rockpool Prawn Pasta R 185.00 Cafe De Paris Fillet R 195.00 Port & Blue Cheese Sirloin (250g) R 185.00 Port & Blue Cheese Sirloin (400g) R 245.00 Lamb Curry R 245.00 Teriyaki Norwegian Salmon R 245.00 Pork Loin Ribs (300g) R 145.00 Pork Loin Ribs (600g) R 245.00 Lamb Shank R 255.00
Sides & Sauces
Item Price (R) Jake’s Salad R 35.00 Basmati Rice R 35.00 Skinny Fries R 35.00 Potato Wedges R 35.00 Vegetables R 35.00 Mash R 35.00 Naked Salad R 45.00 Sauces R 30.00 Mushroom Sauce R 30.00 Green Peppercorn Sauce R 30.00 Cheese Sauce R 30.00 Mushroom, Port & Blue Cheese Sauce R 30.00
Gourmet Burgers
Menu Item Price (R) The Moroccan R 140.00 Betty’s Burger R 140.00 Bacon, Peppadew and Halloumi R 145.00 Veggie Burger (V) R 145.00 WHATTA Burger R 145.00 The Chook Next Door R 145.00 Three Sliders R 145.00
Desserts
Menu Item Price (R) Deep Fried Ice Cream R 52.00 Cinnamon Doughnut Holes R 62.00 Bar-One Spring Rolls R 68.00 Upside Down “Potted” Cheesecake R 69.00 Triple Shots R 75.00 Choc Fudge Brownie R 75.00 Vegan Cheesecake R 75.00 Dessert Platter R 152.00
Double Thick Shakes
Flavor Size Price (R) Bar-One Regular R 45.00 Bar-One Large R 60.00 Caramel Regular R 45.00 Caramel Large R 60.00 Strawberry Regular R 45.00 Strawberry Large R 60.00 Vanilla Regular R 45.00 Vanilla Large R 60.00
Espressos, Coffees, Chocs & Chais
Item Price (R) Cappuccino R 28.00 Americano R 28.00 Flat White R 28.00 Cafe Latte R 30.00 Red Cappuccino R 30.00 Cortado R 26.00 Red Espresso R 26.00 Espresso R 22.00 Macchiato R 24.00 Spiced Chai R 36.00 Choc Chai R 36.00 Almond / Oat Milk – Add R 15.00 Red Latte R 32.00 Bar-One Hot Chocolate R 38.00 Kahlua Coffee R 45.00 Bells Whiskey Coffee R 45.00 Special Boozy Coffee – then add a spirit of your choice R 25.00 Teas R 20.00
Kids Menu
Item Price (R) Cheese Burger with Fries R 52.00 Macaroni Cheese R 48.00 Toasted Cheese R 45.00 Toasted Chicken & Mayo R 52.00 Chicken Strips and Fries R 52.00 Margarita Flatbread R 52.00 Porkies and Mash R 54.00 Chicken Schnitzel and Mash R 52.00 Fruit Sticks of Banana, Pineapple & Strawberry R 35.00 Ice Cream and The Best Bar-One Chocolate Sauce R 35.00 Mini Chocolate Brownie & Ice Cream R 35.00 Caramel, Banana and Biscuit Swirl R 35.00 Shakes R 24.00 Coolies R 24.00
Function Set Menu 1
2 Course – Per Person: R 135.00
3 Course – Per Person: R 165.00
Category Menu Item Starters Panko Crumbed Calamari No “Greens” Greek Mains Creamy Chicken, Basil and Bacon Pasta Classic American Burger The Original Flatbread Desserts Dom Pedro Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream and Bar One Chocolate Sauce
Function Set Menu 2
2 Course – Per Person: R 165.00
3 Course – Per Person: R 205.00
Category Menu Item Starters Oriental Duck Spring Roll Panko Crumbed Calamari Mains Stylin Chicken Schnitzel Rockpool Prawn Pasta Marsala Sirloin Desserts Deep-Fried Ice Cream Triple Choc Fudge Brownie
Function Set Menu 3
2 Course – Per Person: R 185.00
3 Course – Per Person: R 225.00
Category Menu Item Starters Oriental Duck Spring Roll Tempura Prawns Mains Grilled Rump with Creamed Horseradish Chimichurri Linefish Thai Chicken Curry Desserts Warmed Toffee Apple Puds Bar-One Spring Rolls
Function Set Menu 4
2 Course – Per Person: R 225.00
3 Course – Per Person: R 275.00
Category Menu Item Starters Yunan Pork Ribs Smoked Trout & Avo Donburi Mains Fillet with a Herb & Nut Butter Seared Norwegian Salmon Crispy Roast Duck Desserts Deep-Fried Ice Cream Upside Down ‘Potted’ Cheese Cake