Cardoso Portuguese Kitchen & Bar
A taste of Portugal,
Portuguese cuisine, live sport on the big screen, live concerts, padel and beach soccer — all on the dam in Muldersdrift.
★ 4.6 from 458 reviews — loved by our guests
“I loved everything about it. I had an amazing time with my family — definitely coming back again.”
“The kids loved it. The best place to go for the best food and entertainment for the kids. Such a beautiful place.”
“Our first time there, and we'll definitely be back.”
“Thank you for a memorable birthday.”
“What an unbelievable day — our waiter was out of this world, and so was the food.”
“Loved the live music, and the fact that they're pet-friendly.”
“We love going to Cardoso — I always get something different from the menu and I'm never disappointed. The perfect family restaurant.”
“The food was delicious — I'd definitely recommend it, and I'll definitely return.”
“I loved everything about it. I had an amazing time with my family — definitely coming back again.”
“The kids loved it. The best place to go for the best food and entertainment for the kids. Such a beautiful place.”
“Our first time there, and we'll definitely be back.”
“Thank you for a memorable birthday.”
“What an unbelievable day — our waiter was out of this world, and so was the food.”
“Loved the live music, and the fact that they're pet-friendly.”
“We love going to Cardoso — I always get something different from the menu and I'm never disappointed. The perfect family restaurant.”
“The food was delicious — I'd definitely recommend it, and I'll definitely return.”
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
Espetada, peri-peri chicken and Portuguese classics off the coals.
Cocktail Bar
Sundowners, gourmet cocktails and ice-cold beer on tap.
Padel & Sport
Floodlit courts and every big match on the big screens.
Sushi
Rolls, sashimi and poke bowls — Wednesday to Sunday.
Live Music
Weekend acts on the stage as the sun drops over the dam.
For the Whole Family
Mini golf, go-karts and a play zone for the little ones.
The kitchen
The taste of Portugal, dam-side
Flame-grilled espetada, peri-peri chicken, prawns and Portuguese classics straight off the coals — with a bar built for golden hour. From a long lunch to a late dinner, this is Muldersdrift dining with the water at your table.
Tomahawk Steak
700–800g, expertly grilled to perfection and served with two sides.
Frutos do Mar Gigante
King & queen prawns, calamari, mussels and line fish — the ultimate seafood feast.
Flaming Chouriço
Portuguese sausage served on a flaming pork ceramic plate.
Cardoso Eisbein
1kg pickled and grilled knuckle — a Cardoso favourite.
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 go-kart track wrapped around the restaurant, the bar and the dam itself. Bring friends, bring the family, and let the afternoon drift into golden hour.
Where to sit
Find your spot
From the vine-draped restaurant to tables on the water, the upstairs deck, a shaded patio, the lawn, the beer garden and the beach — there’s a seat for every mood and every group.
The Restaurant
Vine-draped tables under cover, screens on for the game.
Dining on the Water
The full deck runs right along the dam — tables all the way to the water's edge.
Upstairs on the Deck
The view from the top deck.
The Patio
The main outdoor dining area under the palms.
The Lawn
Turf, umbrellas and palms by the clubhouse.
The Beer Garden
Relaxed tables and a cold one on tap.
The Beach
Benches on the sand under the shade sails.
Beach Stretch Tent
Big shaded tables — made for groups.
What’s on
There’s always a reason to stay
Monday
Burger Special
Only R49
Beef or chicken burger with chips and sauce
Tuesday
Pizza Tuesday
50% off all pizzas
Sit-down only
Wednesday
Sushi Wednesday
50% off all sushi
Sit-down only
Thursday
Date Night
R529 per couple
Thursdays from 17:00 — with a complimentary bottle of GD Life wine
- Starter to share: beef trinchado or chicken livers
- Two mains: half chicken & 4 queen prawns · calamari & 4 queen prawns · slow-braised oxtail · 200g fillet & 4 queen prawns
- Dessert to share: Cardoso signature dessert, peppermint crisp or crème brûlée
Reserve your table at sunset
Book online in seconds, or call us — we’ll have the best seats on the water ready for you.