Ember & Salt is a wood-fired neighbourhood restaurant in Cape Town. Come hungry, stay for the glow of the coals and the good company.
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Our story
A fire, a few friends and a neighbourhood table
We opened Ember & Salt because we love cooking outdoors and feeding people we know. Everything here touches the fire, and the menu changes with what is good at the market.
Cooked over local wood
Our fire burns all service, giving every dish a smoky depth.
Seasonal and simple
Fresh produce and fish, treated with care and plenty of salt.
A relaxed welcome
Pull up a chair, share plates and take your time.
Three dishes people come back for
Our signature plates, straight from the fire. Prices are illustrative.
Fire-roasted half chicken, R185
Marinated overnight, charred and served with lemon and herbs.
Smoked line fish, R210
Catch of the day grilled over coals with salted butter.
Charred flatbread, R65
Blistered in the oven, brushed with garlic and olive oil.
Hours and location
Find us in Cape Town, with the fire lit every evening
Walk in or book ahead. We would love to see you at our table.
Where
Cape Town, in the neighbourhood
Dinner
Tuesday to Sunday evenings
Closed
Mondays, to rest the fire
Guest Love
NNalediLocal guest
The smoky chicken was perfect and the staff made us feel at home. Our new local.
Read morePPieterRegular
Relaxed, warm and delicious. We shared everything and stayed way too long.
Read moreAAmiraFood lover
Best flatbread in the city. Booking again for my birthday.
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Save your seat by the fire
Book a table for dinner and let us take care of the rest. Groups welcome.
