Cardoso Portuguese Kitchen & Bar

A taste of Portugal, on the water

Flame-grilled seafood and sushi, cocktails at golden hour, padel under lights and live music on the deck — Muldersdrift’s waterfront destination.

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★ 4.6 · 458 Google reviewsMuldersdrift, Gauteng

One destination

More than a restaurant on the dam

A Portuguese kitchen and cocktail bar, courts and big-screen sport, live music and sunset views — and yes, a full day out for the family too.

Portuguese Kitchen

Flame-grilled seafood, espetada and Madeiran classics.

Cocktail Bar

Sundowners, gourmet cocktails and an ice-cold tap.

Padel & Sport

Floodlit courts and every big match on the big screens.

Sushi

Rolls, sashimi and poke bowls — Wednesday to Sunday.

Live Music on the Deck

Weekend acts as the sun drops over the dam.

For the Whole Family

Mini golf, quads and a play zone for the little ones.

The kitchen

The taste of Portugal, dam-side

Fresh seafood over the coals, hand-rolled sushi and a bar built for golden hour. From a long lunch to a late dinner, this is Muldersdrift dining with the water at your table.

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Cardoso Signature Starter Platter

Calamari, squid heads, tempura prawns, trinchado, mozzarella sticks & falafel — made to share.

R459

Tomahawk Steak

700–800g, expertly grilled to perfection and served with two sides.

R319

Prawns Nacional

8 queen prawns in chilli, garlic, beer and a touch of cream.

R299

Frutos do Mar Gigante

King & queen prawns, calamari, mussels and line fish — the ultimate seafood feast.

R1299

On the dam

Come for an hour, stay for the sunset

Set on the water in the heart of Muldersdrift — glass-walled padel courts, a mini-golf course and a quad track wrapped around the restaurant, the bar and the dam itself. Bring friends, bring the family, and let the afternoon drift into golden hour.

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