Sonny and Irene is a unique South African restaurant in Sea Point, boasting stunning art deco interiors and flavorful dishes. With a contemporary twist on cafe-style classics, it offers a fresh dining experience for all. Opening in spring 2022, it promises a new kind of pizazz to the dining scene.
| Restaurant Name | Sonny And Irene |
| Cuisine Type | South African |
| Opening Hours | 7:30 am – 10 pm |
| Reviews | See Reviews |
Sonny And Irene Menu
Experience sweet sophistication at this Cape Town eatery, blending classic with a kick amidst a palette of organic greens and soft pink with Art Deco accents. Indulge in a wide menu selection, from classic dishes to innovative seasonal options, served with top-notch service and flavorful burgers, like the Prawn Linguine, bursting with flavor.
Sonny and Irene’s Breakfast Menu
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Health | |
| House Granola (Oats, bran flakes, cranberries, honey, yogurt/coconut yogurt (VG)) Add seasonal berries | R115 R20 R45 |
| Market Fruit Bowl (VG) (GF) (Seasonal fruit) Add granola (v) Add yoghurt (v) Add coconut yogurt (VG) | R125 R60 R35 R55 |
| Berry Bircher (vg) (gf) (Berries, vanilla, chocolate oat crumble, cacao nib, frozen coconut) | R125 |
| Apple & Pear Oatmeal (VG) (GF) (Apple, pear compôte, maple syrup, hazelnut crumble) | R95 |
| Almond Overnight Oats (VG) (Almond milk, almond butter, toasted almonds, coconut, maple syrup, banana) | R115 |
| Sweet | |
| French Toast (v) (White chocolate ganache, blueberry compôte, macadamia) | R125 |
| Sonny and Irene Buttermilk Hot Cakes – Bacon crackling, banana, salted honey – White chocolate crumble, syllabub, raspberry meringue (v) | R135 |
| Classics | |
| House Breakfast – Eggs your way, bacon, beef sausage, roast plum tomato, roast portobello mushroom, toast | R185 |
| Hot Smoked Salmon – Crispy kale, chili butter, toast | R125 |
| Omelette – With any three fillings & toast (Bacon, tomato, mushroom, wilted greens, cheddar, parmesan, cream cheese) | R145 |
| Everyday Eggs – Made your way & toast (v) | R95 |
| Crushed Avocado (v) – Marinated feta, everything bagel spice, toast | R135 |
| Smoked Salmon Trout Bagel – Cream cheese & chive schmear, shallots, capers, chervil, lemon | R175 |
| Additions | |
| Smoked salmon Bacon Beef sausage Halloumi Avocado Tomato Mushroom Wilted greens Potato croquettes Goat’s cheese Cheddar Parmesan Cream cheese | R95 R45 R35 R65 R45 R45 R65 R45 R55 R55 R30 R30 R35 |
| The Benedict | |
| Smoked salmon trout Smoked streaky bacon House pastrami Wilted greens Roast mushroom | R185 R125 R145 R135 R135 |
Sonny and Irene Breakfast Drinks
| Category | Item | Ingredients | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICED COFFEE LATTES | Honeycomb | honeycomb, milk, espresso | R55 |
| Black Sugar | black sugar syrup, milk, espresso | R55 | |
| Mint | mint milk ice, mint, espresso | R55 | |
| ICED LATTE | Matcha | matcha, milk, condensed milk, milk foam | R125 |
| HOT & COLD CHOCOLATE | Hazelnut Dark | cacao barry 55% dark chocolate, hazelnut, cream, milk | R75 |
| Chai Spiced White | cacao barry 34% white chocolate, chai spice, cream, milk | R75 | |
| Caramel | cacao barry 35% caramel chocolate, cream, milk | R75 | |
| BREAKFAST SHAKES | Cocoa (VG) | almond milk, oats, quinoa, cocoa, banana, vanilla, maple syrup | R70 |
| Chocolate (VG) | almond butter, banana, vanilla, dates, chocolate, cocoa, cacao nibs | R75 | |
| Strawberry (VG) | almond milk, strawberry, banana, coconut, vanilla | R80 | |
| JUICES | Greenhouse | cucumber, apple, spinach, kale, ginger, lemon | R70 |
| Farm | grapefruit, orange, lemon, cayenne | R65 | |
| Glow | pineapple, orange, carrot, lemon, ginger | R65 | |
| Deep Roots | apple, carrot, beetroot, celery, lemongrass, lemon | R75 | |
| MILKSHAKES | Vanilla | vanilla pod ice cream, milk | R75 |
| Chocolate | chocolate chip ice cream, milk | R80 | |
| Peppermint | mint ice cream, milk | R80 | |
| Strawberry | strawberry ice cream, milk | R80 | |
| SMOOTHIES | Mango | mango, yogurt, coconut, granola | R95 |
| Triple Berry | mixed berries, milk, yogurt, house-mixed berry jam | R75 | |
| Tropical Greens (VG) | coconut water, avocado, pineapple, mango, baby spinach, chia seeds, maple syrup | R95 | |
| FLOATS | House Coke Float | coca-cola, vanilla ice cream | R65 |
| BOOZY FLOATS | Peach Bellini | peach sorbet, peach schnapps, martini prosecco | R155 |
| Margarita | lime sorbet, jose cuervo tradicional silver, triple sec, lime | R145 | |
| Mojito | mint sorbet, lime, mint, bacardi carta blanca rum, soda | R125 |
Sonny and Irene Brunch Menu
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Sonny and Irene Benedict | – Smoked Salmon: English muffin, hollandaise, smoked salmon, chives, cream cheese, shallots, capers – Bacon: English muffin, hollandaise, bacon, cream cheese, avocado | R195 R165 |
| Blistered Asparagus (v) | Poached eggs, potato croquettes, preserved lemon yogurt, burnt butter | R175 |
| Green Pea Pancake (v) | – Smoked Salmon: English muffin, hollandaise, smoked salmon, chives, cream cheese, shallots, capers – Bacon: English muffin, hollandaise, bacon, cream cheese, Avocado | R145 |
| Halloumi & Corn Fritter (v) | Poached eggs, Avocado, marinated feta, tomato relish | R155 |
| Breakfast Grain Bowl | Poached eggs, labneh, Avocado, green chili dressing, coriander, lime | R185 |
| Flatbread Eggs (v) | Fried eggs, herb yogurt, sundried tomato pesto, goat’s cheese, spicy butter | R145 |
| Breakfast Sandwich | – Smoked Bacon: Smoked bacon, fried egg, cheddar, spicy aioli, crispy shallots, rocket – Swap Bacon for halloumi | R145 |
| Truffle Mushroom Jaffle | Croissant, caramelized onions, bacon, goat’s cheese, cheese sauce, fried egg | R165 |
| Sonny and Irene Chicken & Buttermilk Hot Cake | Buttermilk fried chicken, hot honey butter | R155 |
Sonny and Irene Lunch & Dinner Menu
| Category | Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appetisers & Light Bites | Avocado Vinaigrette (v) | Puffed grains & seeds, green vinaigrette | R95 |
| Chef’s Pierogi (v) | Mizithra cheese, potato, crème fraîche, walnut oil, shaved walnut | R95 | |
| Charred Asparagus (v) (GF) | Sorrel, mustard vinaigrette, toasted buckwheat | R110 | |
| Crusted Kingklip | Labneh, spiced aioli, apricot | R115 | |
| Poached Prawns | Avocado, spiced Marie rose, salad of baby leaves | R155 | |
| House Brisket Burnt Ends | Mustards, pickles, sauerkraut, Karoo bossie, crispy flatbread | R115 | |
| Seared Beef | Warm shallot dressing, charred onion, truffle aioli | R135 | |
| San Daniele Prosciutto | Sweet melon, honey, lemon | R145 | |
| Enquire About Our Daily Fresh Oysters | Verjus mignonette | R28 | |
| Market Salads | Sonny and Irene Daily Greens (v) | Butter lettuce, cucumber, marinated Danish feta, avocado, puffed seeds & grains. Add Chicken | R95 R40 |
| Eton Mess (VG) | Capers, shallots, basil, vinaigrette | R105 | |
| Gem Lettuce | Anchovy dressing, soft-boiled egg, croutons, crispy pancetta, pecorino | R135 | |
| Ancient Grain Salad (v) | Brown & wild rice, quinoa, bulgar, spelted barley, lentils, roast butternut, dried cranberries, hazelnuts, cumin, honey, yogurt dressing | R135 | |
| Table Vegetables | Crispy Artichoke (v) | Gremolata | R105 |
| Roast Carrots (v) (GF) | Carrot leaf pesto, parmesan, lemon | R95 | |
| Chargrilled Spiced Cauliflower (v) (GF) | Fried curry leaves, pickled green tomato, labneh | R105 | |
| Sourdough | House Brisket Pastrami | Mustard, house pickles | R155 |
| Sonny and Irene Grilled Cheese (v) | House cheese, caramelized onion | R125 | |
| Bagel | Smoked Salmon Trout | Cream cheese & chive schmear, shallots, capers, chervil, lemon | R165 |
| Ciabatta | Chicken Salad Sandwich | Aioli, mustard, garden greens | R135 |
| Baguette | Poached Prawn | Butter lettuce, cucumber, marinated Danish feta, Avocado, puffed seeds & grains. Add Chicken | R165 |
| The Classic Steak Sandwich | Mustard, house pickles, charred onion, rocket | R145 | |
| Buns | 1940’s Special | Cheddar, tomato, lettuce, onion, house sauce, house pickles Add Bacon (Vegan option available on request) | R155 R20 |
| Dry-Aged Beef Burger | Truffle butter, tomato, house cheese, schmaltz onion, house pickles | R175 | |
| Chargrilled Chicken | Spiced aioli, house pickles, shallots, slaw Add Bacon Add Avocado | R135 R20 R35 | |
| Charcoal Grill Hot Dog | Beef frank, mustard, shallots, tomato, house pickles, green chili relish | R115 | |
| From the Sea | House Fish & Chips | Beer batter, yogurt tartar | R145 |
| Seafood Pithivier | Puff pastry, salmon trout, white fish, prawn, asparagus, lemon cream | R195 | |
| Mackerel | Burnt tomatoes, capers, toast | R145 | |
| Grilled Sole | Verjus, sorrel, citrus rice | R195 | |
| Daily White Fish | Tomato, olive, thyme, baby new potatoes | R225 | |
| Pot of Mussels | Shallots, garlic, thyme, white wine, cream, fries | R155 | |
| Grilled Tiger Prawns | Citrus beurre blanc, samphire | R295 | |
| Ricotta Cappelletti | Flaked salmon, lemon cream, dill | R175 | |
| From the Land | Grilled Chicken Breast | Olive oil, garden herbs, broad-leaf rocket, lemon | R155 |
| Roast Chicken | Wild mushroom arancini, truffle jus, charred onion | R175 | |
| Pepper Fillet Steak | 250g fillet, peppercorn sauce, fries | R295 | |
| Steak Diane | 250g sirloin, portability cream, fries | R245 | |
| The Lamb Cutlets | Potato purée, garden peas, mint | R235 | |
| Chef’s Stroganoff | Beef fillet, portabello mushroom cream, house egg noodles | R195 | |
| Pie of the Day | With garden greens | R165 | |
| From The Garden | Ricotta Dumplings (v) | Asparagus, green onion, lemon | R145 |
| Truffle Risotto (v) | Local black truffle, parmesan | R225 | |
| Sides | House Fries (VG) | Fries made at the house | R40 |
| Salt & Vinegar Onion Rings (v) | Onion rings flavored with salt and vinegar | R45 | |
| Garden Greens (v) | Green salad leaves from the garden | R45 | |
| Sweet | Everyday Ice Cream Sundae | Strawberry ice cream, strawberry white chocolate ganache, fresh & freeze-dried strawberries | R125 |
| Banana Split | Crème diplomate, brownie, butterscotch, macadamia, caramelised banana ice cream | R105 | |
| Burnt Custard | Vanilla pod crème brûlée | R105 | |
| Eton Mess (vg) | Coconut panna cotta, mango, meringue, shortbread, passion fruit sorbet | R135 | |
| Chocolate Delice | Chocolate, vanilla milk purée, cacao nib shard, vanilla ice cream | R135 |
Sonny and Irene Cocktails Menu
| Cocktail Category | Cocktail Name | Ingredients | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signature Cocktails | Aromatic Bellini | Peach schnapps, grapefruit oleo, Martini Prosecco | R155 |
| Apricot Margarita | Jose Cuervo Tradicional Reposado Tequila, Grand Marnier, Apricot, Lime | R165 | |
| Sweet Vacation | Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Guava, Lemon, Vanilla | R145 | |
| Tropical Collins | Tanqueray No. Ten Gin, Passionfruit, Pineapple, Lemon Juice, Soda | R165 | |
| Pomegranate Gin Sour | Bombay Sapphire Gin, Pomegranate Syrup, Lemon, Orange Bitters, Egg White | R135 | |
| Strawberry & Mint Spritz | Strawberry & Mint Infused Aperol, Soda, Martini Prosecco | R175 | |
| Classic Cocktails | Mimosa | Fruit Juice Topped with Martini Prosecco Your Choice (Orange, Apple, Grapefruit, Pineapple) | R115 |
| Cosmopolitan | Ketel One Vodka, Triple Sec, Cranberry Juice, Lime | R135 | |
| Margarita | Jose Cuervo Tradicional Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime | R125 | |
| Bramble | Roku Japanese Gin, Chambord, Lemon Juice | R145 | |
| Espresso Martini | Grey Goose Vodka, Kahlua, Espresso | R175 | |
| Whiskey Sour | Bulleit Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Angostura Bitters, Egg White | R145 | |
| Non-Alcoholic Cocktails | Green Spot | Lyre’s Cane Spirit 0%, Apple, Lemon Oleo, Mint, Ginger | R115 |
| Flamingo | Grape, Lime, Cranberry, and Soda | R125 |
Sonny and Irene Wines Menu
| Wine Category | Wine Name | Bottle Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Champagne | Laurent Perrier Brut | R1900 |
| Louis Roederer Rosé | R2500 | |
| Louis Roederer Collection Brut | R2100 | |
| Veuve Clicquot Yellow | R2000 | |
| Veuve Clicquot Rich | R2500 | |
| Dom Perignon | R7000 | |
| Cap Classique | Krone Borealis Brut | R520 |
| Krone Borealis Demi Sec | R520 | |
| Graham Beck Brut Rosé | R490 | |
| Graham Beck Brut | R490 | |
| Martini Prosecco D.O.C. | R490 | |
| De Grendel Proposal Hill Brut Rosé | R630 | |
| Sauvignon Blanc | Iona | R460 |
| Ghost Corner by David Nieuwoudt | R570 | |
| Kove Collection by Waterford | R340 | |
| Chardonnay | Rupert & Rothschild Baroness Nadine | R740 |
| Bouchard Finlayson Sans Barrique | R450 | |
| Chenin | Stellenrust Barrel Fermented | R520 |
| Avondale Anima | R680 | |
| White Blends & Other Varietals | Jordan The Real McCoy Riesling | R380 |
| Haute Cabrière (Chardonnay/Pinot Noir) | R360 | |
| Waterkloof Circle Of Life | R390 | |
| Rosé | Ken Forrester Silver Rose | R480 |
| L’Avenir Glenrosé | R620 | |
| Red Blends & Other Varietals | Waterford Antigo | R480 |
| Seriously Old Dirt by Vilafonté | R620 | |
| Rupert & Rothschild Classique | R520 | |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | Thelema | R720 |
| Le Riche Reserve | R750 | |
| Waterford Estate | R790 | |
| Shiraz | Bellingham Basket Press | R640 |
| Saronsberg Provenance | R380 | |
| Merlot | De Grendel | R460 |
| Meerlust | R790 | |
| Pinotage | Stellenrust Cornerstone | R520 |
| Diemersfontein | R360 | |
| Pinot Noir | Iona Mr P | R450 |
| Creation | R580 |
