Last Updated on June 8, 2026 by Hannah Stephenson
If you’re looking to eat out for cheap this Monday, then I’ve got you covered.
Restaurants are always trying to get customers through the door on Mondays, so there are lots of specials to take advantage of. So why not cure those Monday blues with bottomless sushi, pizzas, burgers, or even sirloin steak?
Lots of blogs out there list hundreds of options and half of them are out of date. I keep this list fairly small and only include what I genuinely think are the best options, and I update it every single month to make sure it stays relevant, because deals change all the time!
Okay, now that we’ve got that out of the way, let’s dive in.
1. Bottomless Sushi at Aiko Sushi
Aiko Sushi on Bree Street is here to brighten up your Monday with all-you-can-eat sushi for R299 per person.
For 1.5 hours, you can eat as much sushi as you want, but you do get billed R9 for every piece left on your plate, so do try not to over-order. (I know that’s difficult when it comes to sushi!)
Not everything on the menu is included in the bottomless sushi deal, but you can get:
- California rolls
- Makis
- Nigiri
- Fashion sandwiches
- Deep fried sushi
- 2 portions of roses per person
- Futomaki
You can check the full menu (and Ts and Cs) on their website.
2. Beers and Burgers at Cafe Manhattan
Cafe Manhattan is an LGBTQ+ restaurant and bar in De Waterkant. It’s a really fun place to grab a drink and I came here quite a lot when I lived in De Waterkant, especially for their fantastic food specials.
Right now on Mondays then offer a 2-4-1 burger special. Basically, if you order a single or double version of any of their burgers, you’ll get another one FREE. Just another reason to love Mannies!
I definitely recommend keeping an eye on their Instagram page as they regularly promote lots of different deals.
3. Van Hunks – Mexican Mondays
I love everything about Van Hunks, and their Mexican Monday deal is hard to beat.
With R50 margaritas on the menu, you can’t go wrong! And the tasty Mexican platter is also just R225, which is a good deal for how much food you get.
Or if you’re not in the mood to share, you can snag a trio of tacos for R99. I’ve never found tacos this cheap anywhere else in Cape Town, so take advantage!
Check out their full list of daily specials here!
4. 3-course dinner deal at Asoka
Glamorous Asoka is the place to be on Tuesday nights, but right now they also offer an amazing 3-course dinner deal, including on Mondays!
Now, when I say three courses, I don’t mean “starter, main, dessert”. It’s more like three dishes from a set menu of their Asian-inspired tapas, but it adds up to a decent amount of food.
The deal costs R295, and you can add dessert for an extra R120. Asoka is generally a pretty pricey place that serves up high quality food, so this is definitely a great deal!
You can see the winter special menu here.
Address: 68 Kloof Street, Gardens
5. Specials Galore at Quay Four Tavern
The Quay Four Tavern is one of the best affordable restaurants at the waterfront.
With its laid back atmosphere and excellent harbour views, it’s a great place to come and enjoy some seafood when the sun’s out, but they also have a ton of great specials.
Personally, I love the fact that you can get sirloin steak and chips for R179 – I mean, that’s just what you need on a Monday! But you can also get fish and chips or a spatchcock chicken for the same price.
Or, if you’ve had a really great Monday you can even order 6 oysters and a glass of bubbly for R179.
6. Half price vegan burgers at Hudsons
Embrace #MeatFreeMonday at Hudsons with their vegan burger special! Hudsons have some of the best burgers in Cape Town, so take advantage.
What I like about Hudsons is that you can just choose one of their “regular” burgers and make it plant-based! This generally costs a little extra but on Mondays it works out cheaper thanks to the half-price deal.
There’s a Hudsons along Main Road in Green Point, which is my preferred location, or they also have locations on Kloof Street and in Claremont.
7. Butter chicken, naan, and a free drink at Mint
Mint Restaurant & Terrace is part of the Taj Hotel in the CBD. They have multiple specials throughout the week and on Monday, that’s a butter chicken and naan for R250, with a complimentary 500ml beer or glass of house wine.
A butter chicken alone at mint will usually set you back R290, without the drink, so this is a nice little saving if you’re craving curry.
8. Makeup Mondays at Taproom
If you’re happy to head out to Salt River, Taproom has one of the best Monday burger deals in Cape Town.
Every Monday, their burgers are R85 all day. And if you happen to be there between 4-6 pm, you can also get two 500ml Devil’s Peak lagers for R70 to boot. Cheers!