The Nines is a rooftop restaurant and cocktail lounge that refuses to compromise where it counts. Hosted in a ninth-floor penthouse with 270-degree views, The Nines offers a rare perspective of upper Sea Point, magnified by floor-to-ceiling glass with vistas of the blue Atlantic, Lion’s head, and unrivaled sunsets.
The stunning views enhance the atmosphere, creating a truly memorable dining experience. The attentive staff and attentive manager on the floor add to the experience, making The Nines an absolute must-visit for any food lover. The menu offers something to please every palate, from succulent seafood to tantalizing desserts.
The seafood pasta is a must-try dish that will tantalize your taste buds with its perfectly balanced flavors and well-cooked pasta. The desserts will surely hit the spot for those with a sweet tooth. The Nines also offers generous portions and a variety of choices, so you can be sure there’s something for everyone. Overall, The Nines is a go-to restaurant in South Africa.
The Nines’ First (Starter) Menu
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Today’s Bread | R65 |
| Garden Raw Baby Vegetables | R165 |
The Nines’ Beginnings Menu
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Benguela Current Saldanha Bay Oysters | Verjus Mignonette | SQ |
| Alaskan King Crab | Poached Prawn, Creme Fraiche, Hass Avocado, Everything Seasoning | R155 |
| Single Line Yellowfin Tuna Tartare | Hass Avocado, Burnt Local Citrus | R145 |
| Patagonian Squid | Rice Flour, Spiced Citrus Aioli, Salad Of Baby Leaves | R135 |
| White Tiger Prawns | Flattened Rice, Calabrian Chilli & Local Citrus Syrup | R155 |
| Aged Beef Carpaccio | Reggiano, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Aged Balsamic, Arugula | R145 |
| Blistered Asparagus | Crispy Egg, Prosciutto, Asparagus Cream, Lemon | R145 |
| Belnori Goats Cheese | Kataifi, Terra Madre Apple | R125 |
The Nines’ Garden Greens (Salads) Menu
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| The Nines House Greens | Butter Lettuce, Cucumber, Avocado, Marinated Feta, Toasted Seeds & Nuts, “Good Seasons” Vinaigrette | R125 |
| Add: Poached White Tiger Prawn Free Range Chicken | R95 R45 | |
| Earth Crafted Garden Romain | Anchovy Dressing, Croutons, Reggiano | R145 |
| Ciao Ciao Burrata | Roast Rosa Tomato, Olive Oil, House Sourdough | R175 |
The Nines’ Pasta & Risotto Menu
Durum Wheat
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| White Tiger Prawn | Shallot, Garlic, Lemon, White Wine, Cream | R195 |
| Alaskan Crab | Shallot, Garlic, Calabrian Chilli, Parsley, Cream, Lemon, Bread Crumbs | SQ |
| Seafood Risotto | White Tiger Prawns, Patagonian Baby Squid, Seabass, Saldanha Bay Black Mussels, Pomodoro, Mascarpone | R295 |
| Amber’s Forty-Eight-Hour Ragu | Reggiano, Mascarpone | R195 |
| Local Pancetta | Egg, Black Pepper, Reggiano | R155 |
| Free Range Chicken Aglio | Garlic, Chili, Lemon, Reggiano | R165 |
| Asparagus Risotto | Cream, Lemon, Reggiano Add White Tiger Prawns for R95 | R165 |
| Perigord Black Truffle Risotto | Reggiano, Cream | R295 |
The Nines’ From The Sea (Seafood) Menu
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Local Shellfish | Olive Oil, Lemon, Parsley (South African Rock Lobster / Langoustine / White Tiger Prawn) | SQ |
| The Nines Seafood Platter | Seabass, Patagonian Squid, Crayfish, Langoustine, White Tiger Prawns (for one OR two) | SQ |
| Seabass | Garlic, Rosa Tomato, Olives, Thyme, Baby Fennel, Baby Potatoes | R295 |
| Sole à la Meunière | Elle & Vire Brown Butter, Caper, Parsley, Lemon, Citrus Rice | R265 |
| Local Catch of the Day | Olive Oil, Parsley, Lemon | R255 |
| Single Line Yellowfin Tuna | Burnt Rosa Tomatoes, Baby Capers, Shallots, Baby Potatoes | R295 |
| Grilled Patagonian Squid | Olive Oil, Chili, Parsley, Lemon Cream, Fries Or Citrus Rice | R245 |
| Blue Bay Mussels | Shallots, Garlic, Lemon, Thyme, Waterford White Wine, House Sourdough | R195 |
| Toasted White Tiger Prawn Sandwich | Herb Aioli, Shallots, Garlic, Chili, Lemon Chervil, Colby Cheddar | R215 |
The Nines’ From The Land Menu
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Village Butchers Thirty-Five-Day Aged Steaks | Oakhurst Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Maldon Sea Salt Fillet 250g Ribeye 300g Sirloin on the Bone 400g | R345 R365 R375 |
| Accessories | Black Pepper Sauce / Local Black Truffle Sauce / Mustard Sauce | |
| Sixty-Day Dry-Aged Prime Rib | (Large Format To Share) Table Side Fresh Horseradish Gremolata | SQ |
| Forty-Eight-Hour House-Braised Beef Rib | Charred Summer Vegetables, Elle & Vire Butter Laden Mash | R285 |
| Dry-Aged Beef Burger | Brioche Bun, 200g Dry-Aged Beef Pattie, Aged Cheddar, Herb Aioli, Tomato Jam, Pickled Jalapeno, Rocket | R175 |
| Riebeek-Kasteel Lamb Loin Cutlets | Charred Summer Vegetables, Garden Herbs, Pepper Sauce | R345 |
| Lezena Spatchcock Roast Chicken | Olive Oil, Garden Herbs, Lemon Half Whole to Share | R275 R545 |
| Free Range Chicken Cutlet | Bread Crumbs, Fresh Horseradish, Mustard | R195 |
The Nines’ Menu Sides
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Salads of Garden Greens | Butter Lettuce, Feta, Cucumber, Avocado, Seeds & Grains, Good Seasons Vinaigrette | R45 |
| Hand Cut Fries | Sea Salt, Garden Herbs | R45 |
| Seasonal Greens | Olive Oil, Maldon Sea Salt, Lemon | R55 |
| Citrus Rice | Lemongrass, Parsley, Lemon | R45 |
| Baby Potatoes | Butter, Parsley, Lemon | R45 |
| Butter Laden Mash | Cream, Sea Salt | R45 |
The Nines’ Desserts Menu
| Dessert | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Caramelized White Chocolate Crème Brûlée | Smoked Macadamia, Mango Sorbet | R125 |
| Lemon & Blood Orange Tart | Hazelnut, Milkwood Crème Fraiche, White Chocolate | R105 |
| Sixty-four percent Valrhona Chocolate Bomb | Warm Ganache, Peanut Mousse, Caramelized Banana Ice Cream | R190 |
| Vanilla Fromage Frais Cheesecake | Whipped Vanilla, Lavender Honey, Blueberry Sorbet, Almond Crumble | R115 |
| The Nines Pavlova | Seasonal Fruit Compôte, Vanilla Custard | R105 |
| Milk & West Coast Raw Honey | Milk Ice Cream, Honey-Oat Short Bread, Brittle | R125 |
| Sorbetiere Artisanal Ice Cream & Sorbet | Seasonal Fruit Sorbet and ice creams | R45/scoop |
The Nines’ Cocktails Menu
| Vintage | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| FRENCH 75 | R140 |
| SHAKEN DAIQUIRI | R105 |
| SAZERAC | R115 |
| TOM COLLINS | R140 |
| WHISKEY SOURS | R135 |
| Modern Classics | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| MOSCOW MULE | R160 |
| MARGARITA | R115 |
| PISCO SOURS | R145 |
| ARMY & NAVY | R125 |
| PALOMA | R155 |
| Masterpieces | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| PERA MADURA | R185 |
| APHRODITE | R165 |
| PINA PICANTE | R145 |
| WHITE CHOCOLATE & CHAI MARGARITA | R155 |
| THE APPLE PIE AND CINNAMON SOURS | R170 |
| GUAVA FIZZ | R165 |
The Nines’ Wine List
| Wine Category | Wine Name | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| CHAMPAGNE | LOUIS ROEDERER COLLECTION BRUT | R1850 |
| CHAMPAGNE | LOUIS ROEDERER ROSÉ | R2600 |
| CHAMPAGNE | LOUIS ROEDERER CARTE BLANCHE DEMI SEC | R700 |
| CHAMPAGNE | LOUIS ROEDERER CRISTAL | R12000 |
| CHAMPAGNE | VEUVE CLICQUOT BRUT YELLOW LABEL | R2200 |
| CHAMPAGNE | VEUVE CLICQUOT ROSÉ | R2500 |
| CHAMPAGNE | VEUVE RICH | R2700 |
| CHAMPAGNE | MOËT & CHANDON IMPÉRIAL | R1700 |
| CHAMPAGNE | MOËT & CHANDON NECTAR IMPÉRIAL | R2350 |
| CHAMPAGNE | PERRIER-JOUËT BELLE EPOQUE NV | R6500 |
| CHAMPAGNE | BILLECART SALMON BRUT ROSÉ | R3200 |
| CHAMPAGNE | DOM PERIGNON NV | R8000 |
| CHAMPAGNE | DOM PERIGNON ROSÉ | R10000 |
| CAP CLASSIQUE | KRONE BRUT | R520 |
| CAP CLASSIQUE | KRONE BRUT ROSÉ | R520 |
| CAP CLASSIQUE | DALLA CIA PINOT GRIGIO | R450 |
| CAP CLASSIQUE | LE LUDE BRUT | R750 |
| CAP CLASSIQUE | LE LUDE ROSÉ | R750 |
| CAP CLASSIQUE | GRAHAM BECK BRUT | R490 |
| CAP CLASSIQUE | GRAHAM BECK BRUT ROSÉ | R490 |
| CAP CLASSIQUE | DE GRENDEL PROPOSAL HILL BRUT ROSÉ | R680 |
| CAP CLASSIQUE | CEDERBERG BRUT | R680 |
| SAUVIGNON BLANC | KOVE COLLECTION BY WATERFORD | R320 |
| SAUVIGNON BLANC | IONA | R480 |
| SAUVIGNON BLANC | DE GRENDEL KOETSHUIS | R520 |
| SAUVIGNON BLANC | SPRINGFIELD LIFE FROM STONE | R390 |
| SAUVIGNON BLANC | THELEMA | R340 |
| SAUVIGNON BLANC | SAXENBERG | R380 |
| SAUVIGNON BLANC | BOUCHARD FINLAYSON | R390 |
| SAUVIGNON BLANC | GHOST CORNER BY DAVID NIEUWOUDT | R620 |
| SAUVIGNON BLANC | GROOTE POST THE SEASALTER | R420 |
| CHARDONNAY | KOVE COLLECTION BY GLEN CARLOU | R320 |
| CHARDONNAY | BOUCHARD FINLAYSON SANS BARRIQUE | R460 |
| CHARDONNAY | RUPERT & ROTHSCHILD BARONESS NADINE | R690 |
| CHARDONNAY | MEERLUST | R650 |
| CHARDONNAY | DALLA CIA | R520 |
| CHARDONNAY | GLEN CARLOU WOODED | R440 |
| CHARDONNAY | HAMILTON RUSSELL | R1200 |
| CHARDONNAY | UVA MIRA THE SINGLE TREE | R1500 |
| CHARDONNAY | BABYLONSTOREN | R750 |
| CHARDONNAY | EPICUREAN | R1100 |
| CHENIN BLANC | KOVE COLLECTION BY KEN FORRESTER | R320 |
| CHENIN BLANC | RIJK’S PRIVATE CELLAR | R490 |
| CHENIN BLANC | BABYLONSTOREN | R380 |
| CHENIN BLANC | KLEINE ZALZE VINEYARD SELECTION | R360 |
| CHENIN BLANC | CEDERBERG FIVE GENERATIONS | R750 |
| CHENIN BLANC | KEN FORRESTER THE FMC | R1400 |
| CHENIN BLANC | AVONDALE ANIMA | R560 |
| ROSÉ | KOVE COLLECTION BY HAUTE CABRIÈRE | R320 |
| ROSÉ | BABYLONSTOREN | R390 |
| ROSÉ | L’AVENIR GLENROSE | R590 |
| ROSÉ | OTT BY OTT | R950 |
| ROSÉ | DOMAINES OTT CHÂTEAU DE SELLE | R1350 |
| ROSÉ | KEN FORRESTER SILVER ROSE | R490 |
| ROSÉ | WHISPERING ANGEL | R920 |
| WHITE BLENDS & OTHER VARIETALS | KOVE COLLECTION BY THELEMA | R320 |
| WHITE BLENDS & OTHER VARIETALS | JORDAN THE REAL McCOY RIESLING | R390 |
| WHITE BLENDS & OTHER VARIETALS | HAUTE CABRIÈRE (CHARDONNAY/PINOT NOIR) | R360 |
| WHITE BLENDS & OTHER VARIETALS | WATERKLOOF CIRCLE OF LIFE | R470 |
| WHITE BLENDS & OTHER VARIETALS | STEENBERG SEMILLON | R630 |
| WHITE BLENDS & OTHER VARIETALS | TOKARA DIRECTOR’S RESERVE | R780 |
| RED BLENDS | KOVE COLLECTION BY THELEMA | R320 |
| RED BLENDS | SERIOUSLY OLD DIRT BY VILAFONTÉ | R620 |
| RED BLENDS | RUPERT & ROTHSCHILD CLASSIQUE | R490 |
| RED BLENDS | THE CHOCOLATE BLOCK BY BOEKENHOUTSKLOOF | R590 |
| RED BLENDS | ANTHONIJ RUPERT | R2900 |
| RED BLENDS | EPICUREAN | R1300 |
| RED BLENDS | CREATION SYRAH GRENACHE | R550 |
| RED BLENDS | DE TOREN FUSION V | R1850 |
| RED BLENDS | DE TOREN Z | R1100 |
| RED BLENDS | VILAFONTÉ SERIES C | R4950 |
| RED BLENDS | WATERFORD THE JEM | R3900 |
| CABERNET SAUVIGNON | SPRINGFIELD WHOLE BERRY | R470 |
The Nines Cape Town Menu
Address: The Nines by Kove Collection, 9th Floor, Station House, 19 Kloof Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa