From the sea
- Traditional seafood cataplanaPrawns, mussels, fish and potatoes in a rich house broth
- Grilled prawnsFlame-grilled with a choice of Portuguese-style sauce
- Grilled sardinesA Portuguese favourite, simply grilled and served with lemon
Authentic Portuguese cooking · Ferndale
A generous taste of Portugal, served in the heart of Randburg.

Warm tables, soulful food, Portuguese hospitality.
Our story
At Cataplana, the table is generous, the welcome is warm, and the flavours travel straight from Portugal’s coast to Randburg.
Named after the copper clam-shaped pan of the Algarve, Cataplana specialises in slow-steamed seafood, flame-grilled favourites and hearty Portuguese classics made to be shared.
Find us in Ferndale
From our tables





Loved by local diners
4.8Public Google rating shown on recent listings
“Great service, good food — an experience for sure.
“Warmly welcomed, a pleasant atmosphere, and generous portions.
“Amazing food, amazing people, and exceptional customer service.
Come say olá
MondayClosed
Tuesday – Saturday12:00 – 20:30
Sunday12:00 – 15:00