Sonny and Irene is a café-style restaurant in Sea Point, Cape Town, serving breakfast, brunch, salads, seafood, meat dishes, burgers, wraps and desserts. This guide covers the current Sonny and Irene menu and prices, with the price review completed on 29 September 2026. The breakfast menu was recently verified by the venue, while lunch and dinner prices follow the latest available restaurant menu. Seasonal availability and market-price seafood can change.
Sonny and Irene menu price overview
| Menu section | Current price range |
|---|---|
| Health breakfast | R135-R165 |
| Sweet breakfast | R165-R175 |
| Classic breakfast | R95-R225 |
| Brunch | R155-R225 |
| Appetisers and light bites | R135-R175 |
| Salads and bowls | R145-R185 |
| Seafood mains | R195-R345 |
| Land mains | R195-R395 |
| Burgers and hot dogs | R155-R225 |
| Wraps | R175-R265 |
| Desserts | R125-R155 |
A basic breakfast begins at R95, while a more elaborate salmon Benedict costs R225. Lunch or dinner can start with a R135 appetiser and reach R395 for the fillet. A realistic food budget is R150 to R250 for breakfast, R250 to R450 for a main meal with a drink, and more when adding starters, dessert or alcohol.
Healthy breakfast prices
| Breakfast item | Price |
|---|---|
| House Granola | R155 |
| Market Fruit Bowl | R165 |
| Berry Bircher | R135 |
| Apple and Pear Oatmeal | R135 |
| Almond Overnight Oats | R135 |
The R135 Berry Bircher, oatmeal and overnight oats are the lowest priced choices in this section. House Granola costs R155, while the fruit bowl is R165 before additions. These dishes suit diners who want a lighter start, but additions can quickly change the total.
Seasonal berries add R55 to the granola. Granola added to the fruit bowl is R65, standard yoghurt is R45 and coconut yoghurt is R55. A R165 fruit bowl with granola reaches R230, which is more than the R195 House Breakfast.
Check ingredients when ordering for dietary reasons. Honey appears in some breakfast combinations, and yoghurt or crumble may contain dairy, nuts or gluten. The menu identifies vegan and vegetarian choices, but preparation areas are shared.
Sweet breakfast prices
| Sweet breakfast | Price |
|---|---|
| French Toast | R165 |
| Sonny and Irene Buttermilk Hot Cakes | R175 |
French Toast comes with white chocolate ganache, blueberry compote and macadamia. The hot cakes have a bacon, banana and salted-honey version or a vegetarian white-chocolate, syllabub and raspberry-meringue version. The R10 difference is small, so the choice mainly depends on flavour and appetite.
Both dishes are rich enough to serve as a full breakfast. If sharing one as a table sweet, ask for side plates and order savoury food first. Adding coffee, juice and extras can move a two-person breakfast above R500.
Classic breakfast prices
| Classic breakfast | Price |
|---|---|
| Everyday Eggs with toast | R95 |
| Omelette with three fillings and toast | R145 |
| Croissant Scramble | R155 |
| Crushed Avocado | R155 |
| House Breakfast | R195 |
| Benedict with wilted greens | R135 |
| Benedict with roast mushroom | R155 |
| Benedict with bacon | R185 |
| Benedict with house pastrami | R195 |
| Benedict with smoked salmon trout | R225 |
Everyday Eggs at R95 are the lowest fixed-price meal and include eggs prepared to preference with toast. The R145 omelette includes three fillings, making it easier to control the price than ordering several separate additions.
The House Breakfast combines eggs, bacon, beef sausage, roast tomato and mushroom for R195. It costs R100 more than Everyday Eggs, but the included meat and vegetables make the difference easier to understand.
Benedict prices change with the topping. Wilted greens are the lowest at R135, while smoked salmon trout is R225. Diners who want eggs Benedict without the premium seafood price can choose mushroom, bacon or pastrami.
Breakfast additions
| Addition | Price |
|---|---|
| Smoked salmon | R125 |
| Bacon | R45 |
| Beef sausage | R45 |
| Halloumi | R65 |
| Avocado | R45 |
| Tomato | R45 |
| Mushroom | R65 |
| Wilted greens | R45 |
| Potato croquettes | R55 |
| Goat's cheese | R55 |
| Cheddar or parmesan | R30 |
| Cream cheese | R35 |
Smoked salmon is the most expensive breakfast addition at R125. Adding it to the R155 Croissant Scramble creates a R280 meal. Bacon, sausage, avocado, tomato and greens each cost R45, so choosing two adds R90.
Before customising Everyday Eggs, compare the final total with the House Breakfast or omelette. Everyday Eggs with bacon, sausage and avocado costs R230, while the House Breakfast is R195 and already includes bacon, sausage, tomato and mushroom.
Brunch menu prices
| Brunch item | Price |
|---|---|
| Green Pea Pancake | R155 |
| Halloumi Fritter | R155 |
| Flatbread Eggs | R175 |
| Breakfast Sandwich | R175 |
| Breakfast Wrap | R175 |
| Chicken and Buttermilk Hot Cake | R175 |
| Stuffed Brown Mushrooms | R185 |
| Breakfast Grain Bowl | R185 |
| Truffle Mushroom Jaffle | R185 |
| Blistered Asparagus | R195 |
| Sonny and Irene Benedict with bacon | R175 |
| Sonny and Irene Benedict with salmon | R225 |
| Smoked Salmon Trout Bagel | R225 |
Brunch is served from 8 am to 5 pm, giving late diners more choice than a breakfast-only schedule. The R155 Green Pea Pancake and Halloumi Fritter are the lowest brunch dishes. Several substantial choices cluster at R175 and R185.
The Breakfast Wrap includes scrambled egg, cheddar, hash brown, avocado and sweet chilli relish. Bacon adds R45, bringing it to R220. The sandwich includes bacon, cheddar and egg, with a halloumi swap available for vegetarian diners.
The R225 smoked-salmon Benedict and bagel are the most expensive listed brunch choices. The bagel focuses on salmon, cream cheese, capers and lemon, while the Benedict adds poached eggs, English muffin and hollandaise.
Appetisers and light bites
| Starter | Price |
|---|---|
| Local Black Mussels | R135 |
| Salt and Pepper Baby Squid | R145 |
| Chicken Riblets | R145 |
| Truffle Fries | R145 |
| Asparagus Hummus | R155 |
| Carpaccio of Beef | R165 |
| Garlic Butter Prawns | R175 |
| Fresh oysters | Seasonal market price |
Mussels at R135 are the lowest fixed-price starter. They are served with white wine, lemon cream and sourdough, making the dish more substantial than a small plain appetiser. Baby squid and chicken riblets cost R145.
Garlic Butter Prawns are R175 and include ciabatta for the sauce. Fresh oysters have no permanent fixed price, so ask for the daily price and number of oysters before ordering. Market price should never be assumed from an old photograph.
Three people sharing mussels, baby squid and prawns spend R455 before mains. This works out to about R151.67 each and can provide a broader tasting experience than one starter per person.
Side dish prices
| Side | Price |
|---|---|
| House Fries | R55 |
| Salt and Vinegar Onion Rings | R55 |
| Garden Greens | R55 |
All three listed sides cost R55. Check whether the chosen main already includes fries, salad, potatoes or rice. A burger and the wraps are already served with fries, so another potato side may be unnecessary.
For two diners, one shared side is usually enough beside full mains. Garden Greens offer contrast with fried food, while onion rings suit diners looking for an additional indulgent side.
Salads and bowl prices
| Salad or bowl | Price |
|---|---|
| Sonny and Irene Daily Greens | R145 |
| Ultimate Greek | R165 |
| Crispy Chicken Salad | R175 |
| Chickpea Bowl | R175 |
| Cobb Salad | R185 |
| Roast Butternut Salad | R185 |
Daily Greens are R145 and contain lettuce, cucumber, feta and avocado. Adding chicken costs R45, bringing the dish to R190. The Ultimate Greek is R165 and offers a larger mix of vegetables, olives, feta and vinaigrette.
The R175 Chickpea Bowl includes falafel, hummus, avocado, herbs, yoghurt and flatbread. It is more substantial than a simple side salad. The Cobb Salad at R185 combines bacon, egg, avocado and blue cheese, while grilled chicken adds R45.
Vegetarian labels do not always mean vegan. Feta, yoghurt, ranch dressing and egg appear across this section. Ask about changes and cross-contact if the distinction is important.
Seafood main prices
| Seafood main | Price |
|---|---|
| Prawn Pasta | R195 |
| Sonny and Irene Fish Cake | R195 |
| Blackened Trout Niçoise | R225 |
| House Fish and Chips | R225 |
| Roasted Sea Bass | R325 |
| Grilled Lemon Sole | R345 |
| Grilled Tiger Prawns | Seasonal market price |
Prawn Pasta and the fish cake are the lowest seafood mains at R195. The pasta uses chilli, garlic, cream and lemon, while the fish cake combines trout, white fish and potato with greens.
Fish and chips and Blackened Trout Niçoise both cost R225. Fish and chips provide a familiar fried meal, while the trout includes asparagus, potatoes, tomato, olives, capers and egg.
Roasted sea bass costs R325 and lemon sole costs R345. These are better suited to diners who want a fish-centred main and are comfortable spending above R300. Tiger prawns are market priced, so confirm the quantity, size and final cost first.
Meat and chicken main prices
| Main | Price |
|---|---|
| Marinated Chicken Breast | R195 |
| Sonny and Irene Fried Chicken | R235 |
| Chef's Stroganoff | R275 |
| Steak Frites, 250 g sirloin | R295 |
| Lamb Cutlets | R345 |
| Fillet Béarnaise, 250 g fillet | R395 |
Marinated Chicken Breast is the lowest land main at R195. Fried chicken costs R235 and includes slaw and fries, which may make it more filling without another side.
Steak Frites is R295 for a 250 g sirloin. Fillet Béarnaise is R395 for a 250 g fillet, a R100 premium for the cut and sauce. Diners focused on steak value should compare tenderness preference, included sides and cooking style.
The R275 stroganoff comes with tagliatelle and mushroom cream. Lamb cutlets cost R345 with potato purée, peas and mint. Both are complete plated dishes, so extra sides are optional.
Burger and hot dog prices
| Bun item | Price |
|---|---|
| Beef Frankfurter Hot Dog | R155 |
| 1940s Special Burger | R185 |
| Chargrilled Chicken Burger | R185 |
| Buttermilk-Fried Chicken Burger | R185 |
| Sonny and Irene Burger | R225 |
Buns are served with salt and vinegar fries. The hot dog is the lowest choice at R155. The 1940s Special uses a 200 g beef patty, cheddar and house sauce for R185, and a vegan option is listed.
The two chicken burgers also cost R185. One uses chargrilled chicken with halloumi, bacon and avocado, while the other uses buttermilk-fried chicken with slaw and hot honey.
The signature burger is R225 with a 200 g patty, pesto, mushroom, mozzarella and rocket. Bacon adds R45, producing a R270 food subtotal before drinks.
Wrap prices
| Wrap | Price |
|---|---|
| Chicken Caesar | R175 |
| Crispy Chicken | R195 |
| Falafel | R225 |
| Classic Steak | R265 |
Wraps include salt and vinegar fries. Chicken Caesar at R175 is the lowest, followed by Crispy Chicken at R195. The vegetarian falafel wrap costs R225 because it includes hummus, avocado, herbs, yoghurt and several garnishes.
The Classic Steak wrap is R265 with garlic butter, mustard, pickles, onion and cheddar. It costs R80 more than the standard beef burger, so choose it for its steak filling rather than as the lowest-cost beef option.
Dessert prices
| Dessert | Price |
|---|---|
| Burnt Custard | R125 |
| Banana Split | R145 |
| Chocolate Delice | R145 |
| Eton Mess | R155 |
Burnt Custard is the lowest dessert at R125. Banana Split and Chocolate Delice cost R145, while the vegan Eton Mess is R155. Daily trolley sweets and pastries may have separate prices.
Two people sharing one dessert spend about R62.50 to R77.50 each. Sharing is practical after a starter and main, especially because these desserts contain several rich components.
Budget for breakfast
For a breakfast below R150, choose Everyday Eggs at R95, a R135 health dish or the R145 omelette. A coffee or juice will increase the total, and add-ons can move a simple breakfast above R200.
For a fuller meal, budget R175 to R225. The House Breakfast is R195, while premium salmon brunch choices cost R225. Two people ordering R195 breakfasts have a R390 food subtotal before drinks.
Use included ingredients to judge value. A customised R95 egg order can become more expensive than a composed dish after bacon, sausage, cheese and avocado are added.
Budget for lunch or dinner
A salad, burger or lower-priced main generally costs R145 to R235. Add a R55 side only when the dish does not already include one. A starter plus main usually produces a food subtotal between R330 and R570.
A R185 burger and R125 dessert total R310. Fish and chips with Burnt Custard total R350. Steak Frites with a R165 carpaccio starter reaches R460 before drinks.
For a premium dinner with a starter, fillet and dessert, allow R685 or more before beverages and service. Confirm the daily price before including oysters or tiger prawns in a fixed budget.
Budget for two diners
Two R185 mains plus one R145 shared starter and one R145 shared dessert total R660, or R330 per person before drinks. Choosing two R225 seafood mains moves that plan to R740.
A lower-cost lunch could combine two R145 salads and one shared R125 dessert for R415. Adding chicken to both salads increases the subtotal by R90.
For brunch, two R175 dishes and a shared R165 French Toast cost R515. This may be more food than two people need, so order the shared sweet after assessing appetite.
Vegetarian and vegan choices
Vegetarian choices include oatmeal, overnight oats, omelettes, Green Pea Pancake, Halloumi Fritter, salads, the chickpea bowl and falafel wrap. A vegan burger option is listed for the 1940s Special.
Menu symbols should be checked against the current recipe. Honey, yoghurt, feta, egg and cheese appear often. Ask for permitted substitutions and confirm whether the kitchen can prepare the dish without the excluded ingredient.
Shared fryers, grills and preparation surfaces can create cross-contact. Diners with allergies or strict dietary needs should speak directly with staff.
Allergen guidance
Common allergens include wheat, dairy, egg, nuts, fish, shellfish, mustard and sesame. Hollandaise, aioli, pesto, bread, fried coatings and dessert components can contain allergens that are not obvious from the dish name.
Tell the server the exact allergy and ask about shared equipment. Removing prawns from a plate does not make it safe for a severe shellfish allergy. Gluten-free labels do not guarantee a completely separate kitchen environment.
Delivery and takeaway considerations
Third-party delivery prices can be higher than the restaurant menu and may include service, delivery and small-order fees. Compare the complete checkout with direct collection.
Egg dishes, fried food and dressed salads are best eaten quickly. Request sauces separately when possible and choose a nearby collection time. Check every container before leaving.
Frequently asked questions
How much is breakfast at Sonny and Irene?
Breakfast starts at R95 for Everyday Eggs. Most health, sweet and classic dishes cost R135 to R195, while smoked-salmon Benedict costs R225.
How much is brunch?
Most brunch items cost R155 to R195. Premium smoked-salmon choices are R225. Brunch is listed from 8 am to 5 pm.
How much are the burgers?
Burgers cost R185 to R225 and include salt and vinegar fries. The hot dog is R155, and bacon added to the signature burger is R45.
What is the cheapest main meal?
Marinated Chicken Breast, Prawn Pasta and the Fish Cake are R195 among the plated mains. Salads, burgers and wraps provide lower-cost alternatives from R145.
Are oysters and tiger prawns fixed price?
No. They are listed at seasonal market price. Ask for the current amount and serving quantity before ordering.
Does Sonny and Irene have vegetarian food?
Yes. The menu includes vegetarian breakfasts, brunch dishes, salads, bowls and a falafel wrap. Vegan choices and adaptations should be confirmed with the restaurant.
Where is Sonny and Irene?
The restaurant is in Sea Point, Cape Town. Confirm current opening hours, reservations and service details directly before travelling.
Final ordering advice
Choose the meal period first because breakfast, brunch and lunch or dinner sections overlap at certain times. Check what is already included, especially toast, fries, salad or potatoes, before adding sides.
For breakfast, compare customised egg totals with the composed House Breakfast. For lunch or dinner, use R185 to R235 as a practical starting range for many burgers, wraps and mains. Ask for the live price of oysters and tiger prawns.
Confirm the final branch price when booking or ordering, particularly for market-price seafood and daily trolley desserts.
How to choose between breakfast and brunch
The breakfast menu works best for diners who want familiar eggs, granola, oats or a composed full breakfast. Brunch adds more layered dishes such as the Green Pea Pancake, Halloumi Fritter, Breakfast Wrap and Stuffed Brown Mushrooms. Because brunch runs until 5 pm, it can also replace lunch for diners who prefer eggs and lighter café food.
Compare ingredients before comparing prices. The R145 omelette includes three fillings and toast, while a R175 breakfast wrap includes cheddar, hash brown and avocado. The R185 grain bowl includes quinoa, halloumi, avocado and greens. Each serves a different appetite even though the prices are close.
For an early visit, Everyday Eggs or oatmeal provides a simple meal without too many rich elements. For a late weekend meal, a R175 to R195 brunch dish is more likely to feel complete. Diners planning dessert should avoid adding several breakfast extras at the start.
Planning a group visit
A group should decide whether it wants individual meals or shared starters. Three appetisers ranging from R135 to R175 create enough variety for several diners, but the total can exceed R450 before mains. One or two starters may be more practical when everyone is ordering a full plate.
Ask the restaurant about table size, booking requirements and menu availability for the planned time. Breakfast and brunch items may follow different service windows from lunch and dinner. Large groups should not assume that every section is available throughout the day.
To estimate the bill, allow R200 to R300 per person for food at a casual group meal and R350 to R600 for a meal with shared starters, dessert and drinks. Premium steak, seafood and market-price items can move the average higher.
Ordering for children and lighter appetites
Everyday Eggs at R95 can be easier to divide than a heavily garnished brunch dish. House Fries and simple toast-based meals may also suit younger diners, although the restaurant should confirm whether a separate children's menu is available.
Ask for chilli, aioli, dressings and strong sauces on the side. Whole prawns, fish bones, nuts and hot dishes require attention when children are sharing from adult plates. Tell staff about allergies before the order is prepared.
For a lighter appetite, consider sharing French Toast, choosing one starter as a small meal, or ordering Daily Greens without an extra protein. A large plated main should only be chosen when leftovers can be stored safely and taken home promptly.
Price changes and menu accuracy
Restaurant menus change when ingredients, seasons and supplier costs change. Online articles can preserve an older price after the restaurant has released a new menu. This guide uses a venue-updated 2026 breakfast listing and the latest available lunch and dinner menu, and it keeps market-price items clearly marked.
If a price at the restaurant differs from this guide, the current restaurant menu is the final reference. Check the date on screenshots and downloaded menus, because an attractive old special may no longer be active. Delivery applications can also display a separate platform price.
When accuracy matters for a celebration or group budget, contact the restaurant on the day. Confirm the exact dish, serving period, price and any required deposit or set-menu condition. This is especially useful for oysters, tiger prawns, daily pastries and seasonal produce.
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