Damascus Restaurant in Sea Point offers a culinary journey through the Middle East with its rich tapestry of flavors. Guests are transported to sun-kissed spice bazaars through delicious dishes that tell tales of tradition and heritage. The restaurant’s large terrace provides a perfect setting for gatherings, where friends can enjoy the ambiance of sizzling spices, grilled meats, and lively conversation under the colorful evening sky.
| Restaurant Name | Damascus |
| Cuisine Type | South African |
| Opening Hours | 9:30 am – 11 pm |
| Reviews | See Reviews |
Damascus Restaurant Menu
Indulge in a symphony of flavors at sunset with mezze platters featuring creamy hummus, baba ghanoush, and jewel-toned olives. Savor the tales of bygone eras in crunchy falafel fritters and succulent lamb and chicken skewers grilled to perfection.
Damascus Breakfast Menu
| Category | Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIDDLE EASTERN | Shakshuka | Eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce. Served with Syrian flatbread. | R80.00 |
| MIDDLE EASTERN | The Haloumi | Eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce. Served with Syrian Flatbread. | R90.00 |
| ENGLISH | Omelette | Haloumi, chickpeas, hummus, avocado, and salad. Served with Syrian Flatbread. | R80.00 |
| ENGLISH | Eggs & Sausage | With sautéed bell peppers, mushroom, tomatoes, onion, and cheese with optional chili. Served with Syrian Flatbread. | R95.00 |
Damascus Cold Mezze
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Extra Flatbread | Extra Flatbread | R27.00 |
| Large Chips | Large Chips | R60.00 |
| Mezze Platter (V) | Mezze Platter (V) – Assorted selection of cold mezze items. | R250.00 |
| Hummus (V) | Hummus (V) – Classic chickpea dip. Served with Syrian flatbread. | R99.00 |
| Yalanji (V) | Yalanji (V) – Grape leaves stuffed with rice and vegetables. Sweet & sour flavor. | R90.00 |
| Moussaka (V) | Hummus (V) – Classic chickpea dip. Served with Syrian Flatbread. | R95.00 |
| Tzatziki (V) | Moussaka (V) – Eggplant cooked with tomato, pepper, and spices. Served with Syrian Flatbread. | R85.00 |
| Baba-Ganoush (V) | Tzatziki (V) – Yoghurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and fresh mint, served with Syrian Flatbread. | R95.00 |
| Mutabbal (V) | Baba-Ganoush (V) – Chunky smoked eggplant and tahini dip with bell peppers, onions, parsley, tomatoes, pecan, and pomegranate sauce. Served with Syrian Flatbread. | R95.00 |
Damascus Hot Mezze
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Hummus with Lamb | Hummus with Lamb – Classic chickpea dip topped with lamb. | R165.00 |
| Chicken Potato Provencal | Chicken Potato Provencal – Chicken and potato dish with Provencal flavors. | R125.00 |
| Falafel Balls (V) | Falafel Balls (V) – Deep-fried balls made from ground chickpeas or fava beans. | R140.00 |
| Syrian Sambusek (V) | Syrian Sambusek (V) – Pastries filled with various ingredients, often with cheese or minced meat. | R90.00 |
| Sticky Buffalo Wings | Sticky Buffalo Wings – Chicken wings with sweet and sour sauce with a kick. | R120.00 |
| Mutabbal Batarsh | Mutabbal Batarsh – Mutabbal topped with tender cubes of meat braised with spices and herbs in a tomato base. Garnished with almonds and served with Syrian Flatbread. | R170.00 |
Damascus Soups
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Seafood | Seafood – Pieces of calamari, hake, prawn, and mussels cooked in tomato and garlic. | R110.00 |
| Moroccan Harira | Moroccan Harira – Tomato, lentils, chickpeas, lamb pieces, and fresh herbs. | R90.00 |
| Damascus Herb Bread | Damascus Herb Bread – Herb bread with garlic, Haloumi, and Mozzarella, topped with olive slices. | R70.00 |
Damascus Salad
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Fattoush (V) | Fattoush (V) – Pita chips, cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, mint, parsley, and flavorful vinaigrette. | R100.00 |
| Falafel Salad (V) | Falafel Salad (V) – Falafel, lettuce, cucumbers, cocktail tomatoes, red onion, hummus, and yogurt tahini dressing. | R110.00 |
| Chicken Jungle Salad | Chicken Jungle Salad – Spiced grilled chicken and a variety of greens, tossed in salad dressing and garnished with pecans. | R125.00 |
| Tabbouleh (V) | Tabbouleh (V) – Bulgur wheat, fresh parsley, cucumber, tomato, olive oil, and lemon juice. | R95.00 |
Damascus Shawarma
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Shawarma | Falafel Shawarma(V) – Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, mint, onion, and parsley. It was served with chips, coleslaw, and tahini sauce. | R125.00 |
| Falafel Shawarma(V) | Beef Shawarma – Flatbread filled with beef, and tahini sauce with onions, tomato, and parsley. Served with chips and coleslaw. | R99.00 |
| Beef Shawarma | Beef Shawarma – Flatbread filled with beef, tahini sauce, onions, tomato, and parsley and served with chips and coleslaw. | R135.00 |
| Arabic Kebab Wrap | Arabic Kebab Wrap – Ground lamb mixed with fresh herbs, onion, and garlic. | R150.00 |
Damascus Manoosh Menu
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Cheese Muhamara (V) | Cheese Muhamara (V) – Manoosh with cheese and muhamara. | R99.00 |
| Cheese Muhamara (V) | Cheese Muhamara (V) – Manoosh with cheese and muhamara. | R120.00 |
| Cheese Zaatar (V) | Cheese Zaatar (V) – Manoosh with cheese and zaatar. | R110.00 |
| Chicken Calzone | Chicken Calzone – Calzone filled with chicken. | R175.00 |
| Cheese Man’oosh (V) | Cheese Man’oosh (V) – Manoosh with cheese. | R115.00 |
| Damascus Lamb Man’oosh | Damascus Lamb Man’oosh – Lamb mixed with Syrian spices and herbs, topped with fresh rocket. | R175.00 |
| Chicken Schwarma Man’oosh | Chicken Schwarma Man’oosh – Manoosh with shawarma chicken strips, garlic sauce, cheese, and salad. | R165.00 |
| Labneh Zaatar (V) | Labneh Zaatar (V) – Manoosh with labneh cheese, fresh tomato, cucumber, olives, mint, and rocket. | R125.00 |
| Sfiha Man’oosh | Sfiha Man’oosh – Manoosh with minced lamb, tomato, and onion, with optional chili. | R145.00 |
| Four Seasons | Four Seasons – On a thick base, Manoosh with Napolitana sauce, red and green pepper, mushroom, olives, tomato, and onion. | R145.00 |
Damascus Steaks Chicken
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Fillet Steak Pepper Sauce | Fillet Steak Pepper Sauce – Fillet in pepper sauce. I served with chips and vegetables. | R285.00 |
| Fillet Steak Pepper Sauce | Fillet Steak Pepper Sauce – Fillet in pepper sauce. Served with chips and vegetables. | R285.00 |
| Fillet Steak Mushrooms Sauce | Fillet Steak Mushrooms Sauce – Fillet in mushroom sauce served with chips or vegetables. | R285.00 |
| Fillet Buffalo Steak | Fillet Buffalo Steak – Fillet marinated in buffalo sauce, served with chips and vegetables. | R270.00 |
| Extra Sauces | Extra Sauces – Additional sauces for the steaks. | R40.00 |
Damascus Main Syrian Dishes
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Mandi | Lamb Shank – Slow-cooked until tender in a tomato-based gravy with authentic spices and served with basmati rice and vegetables. | R195.00 |
| Aleppo Kebab | Aleppo Kebab – Syrian kebab seasoned with Middle Eastern spices. | R195.00 |
| Sheesh Bil-Fakharah | Sheesh Bil-Fakharah – Dish with skewered meat cooked in charcoal. | R175.00 |
| Creamy Prawns | Creamy Prawns – Prawns cooked in a creamy sauce. | R265.00 |
| Lamb Shank | Magloobeh is a traditional Syrian dish with rice, eggplant, and mutton. Served with salad and tzatziki. | R320.00 |
| Extra Mandi Rice | Extra Mandi Rice – Additional serving of Mandi rice. | R45.00 |
| Magloobeh | Kofta Spicy – Patty made with mince mixed with chili, onion, garlic, peppers, and Middle Eastern spices and served with smoked rice, chips, mutabbal & cheezy garlic flatbread. | R195.00 |
| Extra Basmati Rice | Extra Basmati Rice – Additional serving of basmati rice. | R45.00 |
| Kofta Spicy | Kofta Spicy – Patty made with mince mixed with chili, onion, garlic, peppers, and Middle Eastern spices. Served with smoked rice, chips, mutabbal & cheezy garlic flatbread. | R190.00 |
Damascus Syria Charcoal Grills
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Sheesh Tawook | Sheesh Tawook – Chicken cubes cooked in earthy spices, yogurt, and tomato and served with garlic sauce, fries, and Syrian Flatbread. | R185.00 |
| Mixed Platter for One | Mixed Platter for One – Lambchop, shaqaf, Sheesh Tawook, and one skewer kebab. I served with mutable and creamy garlic sauce, fries, and Syrian Flatbread. | R270.00 |
| Skewer Kebab | Skewer Kebab – Ground lamb mixed with fresh herbs, onions, and garlic on a skewer and served with mutabel, fries, and Syrian Flatbread. | R210.00 |
| Lamb Chops | Mixed Platter for Four lamb chops, two shaqaf, two sheesh tawook, and four skewer kebabs. Served with mutable and creamy garlic sauce. Served with fries, Syrian bread, and a beta salad. | R265.00 |
| Mixed Platter for Four | Lamb Chops – 4 x 75g lamb chops cooked in a flavorful marinade and served with creamy garlic sauce, fries, and Syrian Flatbread. | R1050.00 |
| Shaqaf | Lamb Chops – 4 x 75g lamb chops cooked in a flavorful marinade. Served with creamy garlic sauce, fries, and Syrian Flatbread. | R265.00 |
Damascus Crepes
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Crepes | Classic Crepes – A good old-fashioned cinnamon and sugar. | R110.00 |
| Nutella Crepes | Nutella Crepes – A crepe slathered in Nutella. | R142.00 |
| Damascus Crepe | Damascus Crepe – Golden and maple syrup, tahini, and roasted sesame seeds. | R120.00 |
| Chocolate Fettuccine | Chocolate Fettuccine – Vanilla & chocolate crepe strips with rich hazelnut Nutella, white chocolate sauce, and pistachios. | R170.00 |
| Banana Foster | Banana Foster – Warm fried banana foster, caramel sauce, and pecan nuts. | R145.00 |
Damascus Waffles
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Brownie Haven | Brownie Haven – A decadent chocolate brownie waffle base topped with Nutella. | R160.00 |
| Banana Treat | Banana Treat – Warm fried banana foster, caramel sauce, and pecan nuts. | R145.00 |
| Fresh Fruits | Fresh Fruits – A warm waffle with fresh seasonal fruit. | R170.00 |
Damascus Extras Menu
| Extra | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| X Pineapple | R25.00 |
| X Oreo | R20.00 |
| Maple Syrup | R15.00 |
| Golden Syrup | R15.00 |
| Honey | R15.00 |
| Caramel Sauce | R15.00 |
| X Banana | R25.00 |
| X Apple | R25.00 |
| Pecans | R20.00 |
| Flaked Almonds | R15.00 |
| Icecream | R25.00 |
| Whipped Cream | R25.00 |
| Mixed Nuts | R25.00 |
| Pistachio | R35.00 |
Damascus Cold Drinks
| Cold Drink | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Soft Drink 300ML | R30.00 |
| Ayran Yoghurt Drink | R26.00 |
| Still Water 1,5 Liter | R38.00 |
| Still Water 500ML | R25.00 |
| Sparkling Water 500ML | R25.00 |
Damascus Freshly Squeezed Juices
| Freshly Squeezed Juice | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Orange | R45.00 |
| Pineapple | R45.00 |
| Glow – Pineapple, apple, cucumber, and lemon. | R55.00 |
| Carrot | R45.00 |
| Apple | R45.00 |
Damascus Mocktails
| Mocktail | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Polo | R55.00 |
| Mojito | R55.00 |
| Strawberry Daiquiri | R55.00 |
| Cherry Blossom & Rosemary | R55.00 |
| Electric Lemonade | R55.00 |
| Blood Orange & Basil | R50.00 |
| Pina Colada | R65.00 |
| Sunrise | R72.00 |
| Sweet Sassy Fruit | R80.00 |
Damascus Iced-Tea
| Damascus Iced-Tea | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Peach | R45.00 |
| Lemon | R45.00 |
| Blueberry Mint | R70.00 |
Damascus Hot Drinks
| Hot Beverage | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Cortado | R30.00 |
| Turkish Coffee | R28.00 |
| Teas | R28.00 |
| Affogato | R30.00 |
| Cappuccino | R30.00 |
| Espresso | R26.00 |
| Americano | R28.00 |
| Flat White | R30.00 |
| Café Mocha | R38.00 |
| Latte | R34.00 |
| Oriental Latte | R37.00 |
| Hot Chocolate | R38.00 |
| Hot Chocolate Venwa | R43.00 |
| Chai Latte | R28.00 |
Damascus Milkshakes
| Milkshake | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Kitkat Shake | R60.00 |
| Royal Shake | R75.00 |
| Chocolate Shake | R45.00 |
| Ferrero Shake | R80.00 |
| Strawberry Shake | R45.00 |
| Salted Caramel | R55.00 |
| Chocolate Turkish Delight | R55.00 |
| Nutella Milkshake | R74.00 |
| Caramel Shake | R45.00 |
| Coffee Shake | R45.00 |
Damascus Iced-Coffee
| Damascus Iced-Coffee | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Tiramisu Iced-Coffee | Tiramisu Iced-Coffee – Iced coffee with the rich flavor of tiramisu. | R45.00 |
| Mocha Iced-Coffee | Mocha Iced-Coffee – Iced coffee with a delightful blend of chocolate (mocha). | R45.00 |
Damascus Pancakes
| Pancake | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Classic Pancake | R125.00 |
| Nutella Pancake | R155.00 |
| Honey Butter Pancake | R135.00 |
| Nutella Fruit | R170.00 |
