Sonny and Irene is a genuinely unique South African restaurant offering a unique dining experience. From the stunning art deco interior to the fresh and flavorful dishes, there is something here to please everyone. Celebrating cafe-style classics with a contemporary twist, Sonny and Irene bring a new kind of pizazz to Sea Point, opening in the spring of 2022.
Nestled between the urban seaside and the city of Cape Town, sweet sophistication is the order of the day. This is classic with a kick, set in a perfect palette of organic greens with pops of soft pink and gold, finished in natural timber, marble, and plush velvet with Art Deco accents.
Their menu features a wide selection of classic dishes, innovative seasonal options, and delicious pastries. The staff is always friendly and helpful, providing honest recommendations and top-notch service. The burgers they serve are flavorful and delicious, and the Prawn Linguine is an explosion in the mouth.
For those looking to treat someone special, Sonny and Irene is the perfect place for a special occasion. They even offer a 3-course winter special that offers good value for money.
Sonny and Irene’s Breakfast Menu
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Health | |
| House Granola (Oats, bran flakes, cranberries, honey, yogurt/coconut yogurt (VG)) Add seasonal berries | R115 R20 R45 |
| Market Fruit Bowl (VG) (GF) (Seasonal fruit) Add granola (v) Add yoghurt (v) Add coconut yogurt (VG) | R125 R60 R35 R55 |
| Berry Bircher (vg) (gf) (Berries, vanilla, chocolate oat crumble, cacao nib, frozen coconut) | R125 |
| Apple & Pear Oatmeal (VG) (GF) (Apple, pear compôte, maple syrup, hazelnut crumble) | R95 |
| Almond Overnight Oats (VG) (Almond milk, almond butter, toasted almonds, coconut, maple syrup, banana) | R115 |
| Sweet | |
| French Toast (v) (White chocolate ganache, blueberry compôte, macadamia) | R125 |
| Sonny and Irene Buttermilk Hot Cakes – Bacon crackling, banana, salted honey – White chocolate crumble, syllabub, raspberry meringue (v) | R135 |
| Classics | |
| House Breakfast – Eggs your way, bacon, beef sausage, roast plum tomato, roast portobello mushroom, toast | R185 |
| Hot Smoked Salmon – Crispy kale, chili butter, toast | R125 |
| Omelette – With any three fillings & toast (Bacon, tomato, mushroom, wilted greens, cheddar, parmesan, cream cheese) | R145 |
| Everyday Eggs – Made your way & toast (v) | R95 |
| Crushed Avocado (v) – Marinated feta, everything bagel spice, toast | R135 |
| Smoked Salmon Trout Bagel – Cream cheese & chive schmear, shallots, capers, chervil, lemon | R175 |
| Additions | |
| Smoked salmon Bacon Beef sausage Halloumi Avocado Tomato Mushroom Wilted greens Potato croquettes Goat’s cheese Cheddar Parmesan Cream cheese | R95 R45 R35 R65 R45 R45 R65 R45 R55 R55 R30 R30 R35 |
| The Benedict | |
| Smoked salmon trout Smoked streaky bacon House pastrami Wilted greens Roast mushroom | R185 R125 R145 R135 R135 |
Sonny and Irene Breakfast Drinks
| Category | Item | Ingredients | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICED COFFEE LATTES | Honeycomb | honeycomb, milk, espresso | R55 |
| Black Sugar | black sugar syrup, milk, espresso | R55 | |
| Mint | mint milk ice, mint, espresso | R55 | |
| ICED LATTE | Matcha | matcha, milk, condensed milk, milk foam | R125 |
| HOT & COLD CHOCOLATE | Hazelnut Dark | cacao barry 55% dark chocolate, hazelnut, cream, milk | R75 |
| Chai Spiced White | cacao barry 34% white chocolate, chai spice, cream, milk | R75 | |
| Caramel | cacao barry 35% caramel chocolate, cream, milk | R75 | |
| BREAKFAST SHAKES | Cocoa (VG) | almond milk, oats, quinoa, cocoa, banana, vanilla, maple syrup | R70 |
| Chocolate (VG) | almond butter, banana, vanilla, dates, chocolate, cocoa, cacao nibs | R75 | |
| Strawberry (VG) | almond milk, strawberry, banana, coconut, vanilla | R80 | |
| JUICES | Greenhouse | cucumber, apple, spinach, kale, ginger, lemon | R70 |
| Farm | grapefruit, orange, lemon, cayenne | R65 | |
| Glow | pineapple, orange, carrot, lemon, ginger | R65 | |
| Deep Roots | apple, carrot, beetroot, celery, lemongrass, lemon | R75 | |
| MILKSHAKES | Vanilla | vanilla pod ice cream, milk | R75 |
| Chocolate | chocolate chip ice cream, milk | R80 | |
| Peppermint | mint ice cream, milk | R80 | |
| Strawberry | strawberry ice cream, milk | R80 | |
| SMOOTHIES | Mango | mango, yogurt, coconut, granola | R95 |
| Triple Berry | mixed berries, milk, yogurt, house-mixed berry jam | R75 | |
| Tropical Greens (VG) | coconut water, avocado, pineapple, mango, baby spinach, chia seeds, maple syrup | R95 | |
| FLOATS | House Coke Float | coca-cola, vanilla ice cream | R65 |
| BOOZY FLOATS | Peach Bellini | peach sorbet, peach schnapps, martini prosecco | R155 |
| Margarita | lime sorbet, jose cuervo tradicional silver, triple sec, lime | R145 | |
| Mojito | mint sorbet, lime, mint, bacardi carta blanca rum, soda | R125 |
Sonny and Irene Brunch Menu
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Sonny and Irene Benedict | – Smoked Salmon: English muffin, hollandaise, smoked salmon, chives, cream cheese, shallots, capers – Bacon: English muffin, hollandaise, bacon, cream cheese, avocado | R195 R165 |
| Blistered Asparagus (v) | Poached eggs, potato croquettes, preserved lemon yogurt, burnt butter | R175 |
| Green Pea Pancake (v) | – Smoked Salmon: English muffin, hollandaise, smoked salmon, chives, cream cheese, shallots, capers – Bacon: English muffin, hollandaise, bacon, cream cheese, Avocado | R145 |
| Halloumi & Corn Fritter (v) | Poached eggs, Avocado, marinated feta, tomato relish | R155 |
| Breakfast Grain Bowl | Poached eggs, labneh, Avocado, green chili dressing, coriander, lime | R185 |
| Flatbread Eggs (v) | Fried eggs, herb yogurt, sundried tomato pesto, goat’s cheese, spicy butter | R145 |
| Breakfast Sandwich | – Smoked Bacon: Smoked bacon, fried egg, cheddar, spicy aioli, crispy shallots, rocket – Swap Bacon for halloumi | R145 |
| Truffle Mushroom Jaffle | Croissant, caramelized onions, bacon, goat’s cheese, cheese sauce, fried egg | R165 |
| Sonny and Irene Chicken & Buttermilk Hot Cake | Buttermilk fried chicken, hot honey butter | R155 |
Sonny and Irene Lunch & Dinner Menu
| Category | Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appetisers & Light Bites | Avocado Vinaigrette (v) | Puffed grains & seeds, green vinaigrette | R95 |
| Chef’s Pierogi (v) | Mizithra cheese, potato, crème fraîche, walnut oil, shaved walnut | R95 | |
| Charred Asparagus (v) (GF) | Sorrel, mustard vinaigrette, toasted buckwheat | R110 | |
| Crusted Kingklip | Labneh, spiced aioli, apricot | R115 | |
| Poached Prawns | Avocado, spiced Marie rose, salad of baby leaves | R155 | |
| House Brisket Burnt Ends | Mustards, pickles, sauerkraut, Karoo bossie, crispy flatbread | R115 | |
| Seared Beef | Warm shallot dressing, charred onion, truffle aioli | R135 | |
| San Daniele Prosciutto | Sweet melon, honey, lemon | R145 | |
| Enquire About Our Daily Fresh Oysters | Verjus mignonette | R28 | |
| Market Salads | Sonny and Irene Daily Greens (v) | Butter lettuce, cucumber, marinated Danish feta, avocado, puffed seeds & grains. Add Chicken | R95 R40 |
| Eton Mess (VG) | Capers, shallots, basil, vinaigrette | R105 | |
| Gem Lettuce | Anchovy dressing, soft-boiled egg, croutons, crispy pancetta, pecorino | R135 | |
| Ancient Grain Salad (v) | Brown & wild rice, quinoa, bulgar, spelted barley, lentils, roast butternut, dried cranberries, hazelnuts, cumin, honey, yogurt dressing | R135 | |
| Table Vegetables | Crispy Artichoke (v) | Gremolata | R105 |
| Roast Carrots (v) (GF) | Carrot leaf pesto, parmesan, lemon | R95 | |
| Chargrilled Spiced Cauliflower (v) (GF) | Fried curry leaves, pickled green tomato, labneh | R105 | |
| Sourdough | House Brisket Pastrami | Mustard, house pickles | R155 |
| Sonny and Irene Grilled Cheese (v) | House cheese, caramelized onion | R125 | |
| Bagel | Smoked Salmon Trout | Cream cheese & chive schmear, shallots, capers, chervil, lemon | R165 |
| Ciabatta | Chicken Salad Sandwich | Aioli, mustard, garden greens | R135 |
| Baguette | Poached Prawn | Butter lettuce, cucumber, marinated Danish feta, Avocado, puffed seeds & grains. Add Chicken | R165 |
| The Classic Steak Sandwich | Mustard, house pickles, charred onion, rocket | R145 | |
| Buns | 1940’s Special | Cheddar, tomato, lettuce, onion, house sauce, house pickles Add Bacon (Vegan option available on request) | R155 R20 |
| Dry-Aged Beef Burger | Truffle butter, tomato, house cheese, schmaltz onion, house pickles | R175 | |
| Chargrilled Chicken | Spiced aioli, house pickles, shallots, slaw Add Bacon Add Avocado | R135 R20 R35 | |
| Charcoal Grill Hot Dog | Beef frank, mustard, shallots, tomato, house pickles, green chili relish | R115 | |
| From the Sea | House Fish & Chips | Beer batter, yogurt tartar | R145 |
| Seafood Pithivier | Puff pastry, salmon trout, white fish, prawn, asparagus, lemon cream | R195 | |
| Mackerel | Burnt tomatoes, capers, toast | R145 | |
| Grilled Sole | Verjus, sorrel, citrus rice | R195 | |
| Daily White Fish | Tomato, olive, thyme, baby new potatoes | R225 | |
| Pot of Mussels | Shallots, garlic, thyme, white wine, cream, fries | R155 | |
| Grilled Tiger Prawns | Citrus beurre blanc, samphire | R295 | |
| Ricotta Cappelletti | Flaked salmon, lemon cream, dill | R175 | |
| From the Land | Grilled Chicken Breast | Olive oil, garden herbs, broad-leaf rocket, lemon | R155 |
| Roast Chicken | Wild mushroom arancini, truffle jus, charred onion | R175 | |
| Pepper Fillet Steak | 250g fillet, peppercorn sauce, fries | R295 | |
| Steak Diane | 250g sirloin, portability cream, fries | R245 | |
| The Lamb Cutlets | Potato purée, garden peas, mint | R235 | |
| Chef’s Stroganoff | Beef fillet, portabello mushroom cream, house egg noodles | R195 | |
| Pie of the Day | With garden greens | R165 | |
| From The Garden | Ricotta Dumplings (v) | Asparagus, green onion, lemon | R145 |
| Truffle Risotto (v) | Local black truffle, parmesan | R225 | |
| Sides | House Fries (VG) | Fries made at the house | R40 |
| Salt & Vinegar Onion Rings (v) | Onion rings flavored with salt and vinegar | R45 | |
| Garden Greens (v) | Green salad leaves from the garden | R45 | |
| Sweet | Everyday Ice Cream Sundae | Strawberry ice cream, strawberry white chocolate ganache, fresh & freeze-dried strawberries | R125 |
| Banana Split | Crème diplomate, brownie, butterscotch, macadamia, caramelised banana ice cream | R105 | |
| Burnt Custard | Vanilla pod crème brûlée | R105 | |
| Eton Mess (vg) | Coconut panna cotta, mango, meringue, shortbread, passion fruit sorbet | R135 | |
| Chocolate Delice | Chocolate, vanilla milk purée, cacao nib shard, vanilla ice cream | R135 |
Sonny and Irene Cocktails Menu
| Cocktail Category | Cocktail Name | Ingredients | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signature Cocktails | Aromatic Bellini | Peach schnapps, grapefruit oleo, Martini Prosecco | R155 |
| Apricot Margarita | Jose Cuervo Tradicional Reposado Tequila, Grand Marnier, Apricot, Lime | R165 | |
| Sweet Vacation | Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Guava, Lemon, Vanilla | R145 | |
| Tropical Collins | Tanqueray No. Ten Gin, Passionfruit, Pineapple, Lemon Juice, Soda | R165 | |
| Pomegranate Gin Sour | Bombay Sapphire Gin, Pomegranate Syrup, Lemon, Orange Bitters, Egg White | R135 | |
| Strawberry & Mint Spritz | Strawberry & Mint Infused Aperol, Soda, Martini Prosecco | R175 | |
| Classic Cocktails | Mimosa | Fruit Juice Topped with Martini Prosecco Your Choice (Orange, Apple, Grapefruit, Pineapple) | R115 |
| Cosmopolitan | Ketel One Vodka, Triple Sec, Cranberry Juice, Lime | R135 | |
| Margarita | Jose Cuervo Tradicional Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime | R125 | |
| Bramble | Roku Japanese Gin, Chambord, Lemon Juice | R145 | |
| Espresso Martini | Grey Goose Vodka, Kahlua, Espresso | R175 | |
| Whiskey Sour | Bulleit Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Angostura Bitters, Egg White | R145 | |
| Non-Alcoholic Cocktails | Green Spot | Lyre’s Cane Spirit 0%, Apple, Lemon Oleo, Mint, Ginger | R115 |
| Flamingo | Grape, Lime, Cranberry, and Soda | R125 |
Sonny and Irene Wines Menu
| Wine Category | Wine Name | Bottle Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Champagne | Laurent Perrier Brut | R1900 |
| Louis Roederer Rosé | R2500 | |
| Louis Roederer Collection Brut | R2100 | |
| Veuve Clicquot Yellow | R2000 | |
| Veuve Clicquot Rich | R2500 | |
| Dom Perignon | R7000 | |
| Cap Classique | Krone Borealis Brut | R520 |
| Krone Borealis Demi Sec | R520 | |
| Graham Beck Brut Rosé | R490 | |
| Graham Beck Brut | R490 | |
| Martini Prosecco D.O.C. | R490 | |
| De Grendel Proposal Hill Brut Rosé | R630 | |
| Sauvignon Blanc | Iona | R460 |
| Ghost Corner by David Nieuwoudt | R570 | |
| Kove Collection by Waterford | R340 | |
| Chardonnay | Rupert & Rothschild Baroness Nadine | R740 |
| Bouchard Finlayson Sans Barrique | R450 | |
| Chenin | Stellenrust Barrel Fermented | R520 |
| Avondale Anima | R680 | |
| White Blends & Other Varietals | Jordan The Real McCoy Riesling | R380 |
| Haute Cabrière (Chardonnay/Pinot Noir) | R360 | |
| Waterkloof Circle Of Life | R390 | |
| Rosé | Ken Forrester Silver Rose | R480 |
| L’Avenir Glenrosé | R620 | |
| Red Blends & Other Varietals | Waterford Antigo | R480 |
| Seriously Old Dirt by Vilafonté | R620 | |
| Rupert & Rothschild Classique | R520 | |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | Thelema | R720 |
| Le Riche Reserve | R750 | |
| Waterford Estate | R790 | |
| Shiraz | Bellingham Basket Press | R640 |
| Saronsberg Provenance | R380 | |
| Merlot | De Grendel | R460 |
| Meerlust | R790 | |
| Pinotage | Stellenrust Cornerstone | R520 |
| Diemersfontein | R360 | |
| Pinot Noir | Iona Mr P | R450 |
| Creation | R580 |