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Miller's Thumb, Fine Fish Fare

10b Kloofnek Road, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
0214243838
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Cuisines: Contemporary
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW via mobile

I went to Millers, unfortunately on my last day in Cape Town. Staff is very good, and the owner comes to your table to tell you which are the dishes of the day. Food is absolutely perfect. I ate a fish with a lichee sauce, and my wife a fish soup and calamari with Moroccan Sauce. If I could, I... More

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See 2 more reviews by claudiompareja for Cape Town Central
The Woodlands, Texas
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

This was our favorite restaurant on our trip - and the food was AMAZING!! We had the fish - and the Brazilian beef. The presentation was creative and we could have eaten here every single night. It was recommended by our hosts at An African Villa and the restaurant was beyond our expectations.

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Toronto, Ontario
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

My wife and I had dinner at Miller’s Thumb in early May, on a friend’s recommendation. When we called around 7pm to reserve for the same night (on a Friday night), the tables were full until 9 pm, but we were able to book for then. Jane, herself, one of the husband-wife proprietors, reviewed the menu selections with us and... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

We received excellent service and the food is brilliant. If you like fish or want to taste how fish should be done this is the place. Unpretentious with a great vibe and atmosphere. The wine list is limited, but has good wines at a good price. The menu is also limited, but you should be here for the fish so... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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16 reviews 16 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

We were recommended Miller's Thumb by our hotel, 2inn1 Kensington (see review), and my husband and I both really enjoyed our time there. I will agree with others that the food came out somewhat quickly, but we also got salad, entrees, and dessert (and a bottle of wine) and it wasn't too fast for us at least (we eat quickly... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Visited at the end of April 2013. Not much to say really. Food was adequate but no more and the service was fine. Was not a high spot of our visit to Cape Town

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Sydney
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Excellenty variety, interesting dishes, lovely ambience! Parking is an issue, so take a taxi. Did not really like their wine list though.

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See 3 more reviews by Travellers61 for Cape Town Central
Cambridge UK
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18 reviews 18 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Atmospheric gem with fine menu and lovely staff. Smashing menu with great choice to suit all tastes.

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See 8 more reviews by Charlie H for Cape Town Central
Montreal, Canada
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15 reviews 15 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We ate here two nights in a row and are tempted to go back a third. The service was great, very pleasant and knowledgeable staff. The food is AMAZING, I think you could try anything on the menu and would not be disappointed. The Portuguese rump steak was divine, the fish and accompanying sauces done to perfection. Some of my... More

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Boulder, Colorado
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Firstly, it's a small place,so reservations might be needed. Food is great with lots of twists, they have a set menu with lots a choices. Then they will have several fish of the day choices along with several special ways prepare the regular menu items as well as the fish of the day choices. The food is great and the... More

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