Eating Out
Cape Town has plenty of great restaurants to choose from. Whatever your taste, there's a restaurant to tickle your tastebuds.
Chinese
Mr Chan’s
178a Main Road, Sea Point, 8001 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 439 2239
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
One of the top Chinese restaurants in Cape Town and only 5 blocks from the school. An extensive Chinese menu with rare dishes such as shark fin and abalone.
Contemporary
Sevruga
Shop 4, Quay 5 Victoria Wharf, Waterfront, 8002 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 421 5134
www.sevruga.co.za
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
This is truly a signature restaurant of note. The menu is large and varied and filled with amazing signature dishes as well as a complete a la carte sushi menu. The restaurant boasts a temperature controlled wine wall, 15 meters of class encased perfection that features 3000 bottles of South Africa’s finest wines.
Continental African
Africa Café
108 Shortmarket Street, Central, 8001 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 422 0221
www.africacafe.co.za
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
This restaurant offers a rich diversity of various African foods and is a must-visit for any visitor to Cape Town.
Cban tapas
Buena Vista Social Café
Portswood Road, Green Point, 8001 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 433 0611
www.buenavista.co.za
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
One of the top Green Point night spots for food and Latin dancing. The traditional menu offers an excellent selection of Tapas (both hot and cold) such as the Pollo Rollo - chicken breast stuffed with olives and sweet peppers, or for the more adventurous, the Chilli Poppers - hot Jalapeno chillies stuffed with feta and cream cheese, battered and deep-fried. If you fancy a salad but are tired of the usual French or Greek, Buena Vista offers two deliciously different options. Try the Cous Cous Salad with chick peas, chilli, avocado and dried apricots which is a perfect choice for vegetarians, or the Lamb and Spinach Salad with sunflower seeds and croutons for an unusual combination of texture and taste.
Ethiopian
Addis In Cape
41 Church Street, Central, 8001 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 424 5722
www.addisincape.co.za
Open M Tu W Th F Sa , Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
Addis in Cape provides you with an inviting ambience and a unique dining experience right in the heart of the city. With its talented chefs, authentic Ethiopian feel, and the one-of-a-kind coffee ceremony, sharing a meal at Addis in Cape is bound to be an experience you, your family and friends will remember for some time to come.
Fine Dining
Five Flies
14-16 Keerom Street, Gardens, 8001 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 424 4442
www.fiveflies.co.za
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
Situated in the heart of the Cape's legal and financial district is one of the best fine dining restaurants in Cape Town; an unforgettable experience with an awesome menu.
Top of the Ritz
127 Main Road, Sea Point, 8001 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 439 6010
www.ritzrestaurants.co.za
Open M Tu W Th F Sa, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
Top of the Ritz is a restaurant that is situated on the 21st floor of the Ritz Hotel. It is the only revolving restaurant in the Western Cape. As the restaurant slowly revolves it gives you a full view of the Mother City, from Green Point, the Atlantic, Robben Island and Sea Point.
Pigalle
57 Somerset Road, Green Point, 8001 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 421 4848
www.pigallerestaurants.co.za
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
Pigalle’s red-carpeted, split-level floor divides this vast 250-seater restaurant into intimate dining areas, all boasting views of bandstand and dance floor. Here, guests can enjoy pre-dinner drinks at the expansive mahogany bar whilst banquettes in rich fabrics, wingback chairs, elegantly dressed tables and over-sized French Provençal chandeliers provide the ideal setting from which to indulge in sumptuous dishes from Pigalle’s internationally inspired menu.
95 Keerom
95 Keerom, Gardens, 8001 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 422 0765
www.95keerom.com
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
Taking its origins from authentic Milanese cuisine, 95 strives to provide their guests with a glimpse of genuine Italian food, through the use of the highest quality local and imported ingredients. The secret of their fresh-tasting meals is a result of doing as little as possible to the raw ingredients, allowing the customer to taste exactly what they are looking at on the plate – unpretentious and delicious. From serving only the freshest seafood, to baking bread twice daily, 95 promises to deliver only the finest fare.
Jardine
185 Bree Street, Central, 8001 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 424 5640
www.jardineonbree.co.za
Open M Tu W Th F Sa , Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
They prefer not to typecast or label the style of cooking you’ll experience at the restaurant, but it is founded upon contemporary European techniques and South Africa’s finest seasonal produce. The cuisine is complemented by a small and ever evolving selection of boutique South African wine estates and leading French châteaux.
Greek
Sloppy Sam
51A Somerset Road, Green Point, 8001 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 419 2921
www.sloppysam.co.za
Open M Tu W Th F Sa, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
Sumptuous Mediterranean cuisine is the name of the game at Sloppy Sam and it doesn’t disappoint! Choose from tasty homemade starters and succulent lamb dishes as well as a choice few vegetarian options. A modest but good selection of wines provides the accompaniment. A cosy, comfortable layout includes framed photos, quaint olive oil tins and warm lighting.
Indian
Bhukara
33 Church Street, Central, 8001 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 424 0000
www.bukhara.com
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
Situated in Cape Town's busy CBD, the original Bukhara invites you to enjoy great Indian food in a plush yet vibey, busy atmosphere.
International
Red Herring
cnr Pine and Beach Road, Noordhoek, 7979 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 789 1783
www.theredherring.co.za
Open Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
Nestled in the milkwoods of Noordhoek. Caters “fine country cuisine”. Endless sea and mountain views are complemented by excellent fare and rustic charm. Winter fires add to the overall ambience.
Grand Beach Bar
Beach Road Granger Bay, Waterfront, 8002 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 425 0551
www.thegrand.co.za
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
Perched on the edge of the water you can relax in one of the day beds on the 46m sun-deck while sampling a cocktail from the extensive menu and enjoy the spectacular view of the ocean on one side and the mountain and the other. If you’re hungry, opt for one of the excellent gourmet pizzas, the delectable tempura prawns or the delicious bouillabaisse
Rafiki’s
13B Kloof Nek Road, Central, 8001 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 426 4731
www.rafikis.co.za
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
Established in 2000, Rafiki's Cafè has long been at the hearts of most Capetonians looking for a relaxed, unassuming venue to meet friends and make new ones. The heart of the business has always been its people, both staff and patrons. There's no single salient thing that brings people to the venue and keeps them there. Perhaps it is the beautiful views from the 35m long sunny balcony, or the groups of colourful people adorning it, or the full scrumptious menu, or the staff, or the huge open fire place (cold nights). Whatever it is, all will tell you that a quick "pop in" often turns into an "all nighter."
Neighbourhood
169 Long Street, Central, 8001 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 424 7260
www.goodinthehood.co.za
Open M Tu W Th F Sa , Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
Neighbourhood has a full menu that has something for everyone. The Table Snacks section includes things like Chilli Poppers, chicken wings (in three flavours), nachos and more. There are also full meals and an array of waffle desserts. All make for a great culinary experience but great food is not all Neighbourhood has to offer. The bar has a varied cocktail menu and happy hours run each day from 4pm (opening time) till 7pm, with 2 for 1 cocktail specials.
Caprice
37 Victoria Road, Camps Bay, 8005 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 438 8315
www.cafecaprice.co.za
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
The ORIGINAL & most famous ‘Eat, Drink and Play’ venue in Cape Town, Café Caprice offers the ultimate hangout for a cool set looking to dine on delicious food, sip on sundowners and watch all top sporting events on one of their big screens, in one of the world’s most beautiful settings.
Dizzy’s
41 The Drive, Camps Bay, Camps Bay, 8040 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 438 2686
www.dizzys.co.za
Open M Tu W Th F Sa , Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
Dizzy's Restaurant offers a selection of mouth-watering pizzas, legendary burgers, superb seafood and awesome pasta in the fully licensed restaurant, that is the only late-night serving restaurant in the area, with the pizza oven producing till the early hours of the morning. Adjoining Dizzy's Restaurant is the legendary Dizzy's Pub, Cigar Bar and Lounge Area where live music, DJ's and Karaoke rocks locals and international guests till the wee hours of the morning.
Olympia Café
134 Main Road, Kalk Bay, 7990 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 788 6396
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
An ideal restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, the charm of Olympia Cafe and Deli is natural and not contrived. The Simple furnishings along with wooden tables, assortment of chairs and the paintings, photographs and artworks enhance the serene harbour atmosphere.
Bombay Bicycle club
158 Kloof Street, Gardens, 8001 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 423 6805
www.thebombay.co.za
Open M Tu W Th F Sa, Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
Cape Town’s wonderfully wacky bohemian love den at the top of the hill, where everything is possible and always ensues. The menu is a collection of all-time favourites that have enchanted our diners for many years, complemented by an ever-changing collection of specials which embrace our local borough traders and keep even the most jaded palate amused.
Italian
Posticino
323 Main Road, Sea Point, 8001 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 439 4014
www.posticino.co.za
Open M TU W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
Behind the attractive façade of an imposing building lies one of the best Italian restaurants in Cape Town. A wood burning oven ensures that thin based pizzas are deliciously crisp and cooked to perfection with a variety of mouth-watering toppings. Veal dishes are a speciality with Veal Marsala and Veal Parmiggiano both highly recommended and firm favourites with regulars. Pasta lovers have plenty to choose from and the Pasta Marinara with its impressive mix of clams, mussels, calamari and shrimps is a popular choice.
La Perla
Beach Road, Sea Point, 8001 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 439 9538
www.laperla.co.za
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
This restaurant was established in 1959 and is located on the Sea Point beachfront. Its 70’s fish tank design and outstanding views have made it an unmissable Cape Town landmark. La Perla has become famous over the years as a first port of call for celebrities visiting Cape Town. The menu is Italian with an emphasis on seafood. They offer a number of home-made pastas and pride themselves on their salads and vegetables that are produced on their own farm in Bainskloof, Wellington. The extensive wine list is compiled by La Perla’s sister restaurant, the Wijnhuis, in Stellenbosch.
Andiamo
72 Waterkant Street, Green Point, 8001 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 421 3687
www.andiamo.co.za
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
Andiamo caters for breakfast, lunch and supper, cocktails and drinks. The food is straightforward and traditional Italian ranging from salads, tramezzinis and antipasti, to pizza, pasta, meat and seafood. Signature dishes include the lamb chops and fish, and the prawn and asparagus pasta. There is also a colourful deli with over 2000 delectable local and imported items to choose from… sandwiches made on freshly baked breads, salads, meats – all fully imported from Italy – Parma Ham, Bresaola, Coppa, Olive Oil, olives, Balsamic, freshly ground coffee and so much more.
Pepenero
No. 1, Two Oceans Beach, Bay Road, Mouille Point, 8005 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 439 9027
www.pepenero.co.za
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
Whether you take a private booth or an open table, enjoy a cosmopolitan menu that has an Italian influence and is focussed on seafood with a twist. Listen to the jazz, wander over to the bar, enjoy the full experience. Pepénero is distinguished not only by the vibe, but also by the finer details of understated style and service excellence.
Japanese
(See also Sushi)
Minato
4 Buiten Street, Central, 8001 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 423 4712
Open M Tu W Th F Sa, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
A hidden little sushi heaven off Long Street. Not the most attractive venue but it's about the food not the decor! The sushi is something to see and taste!
Kurdish
Mesopotamia
Long Street, Central, 8001 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 424 4664
www.mesopotamia.co.za
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
Enjoy the exotic experience of Kurdish cuisine in the first Kurdish restaurant in South Africa. You can share in a selection of meze and dine on dishes specially prepared on a traditional tandoori wood fire. Take off your shoes and recline on kilim cushions around antique copper tables in a venue that is richly decorated with genuine hand-made kilims and Kurdish artefacts that create the ambience and conviviality of Mesopotamia. Live belly dancing every evening.
Mexican
Fat Cactus
Park Road, Central, 8001 Cape Town.
Telephone
www.fatcactus.co.za
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
Serving the people of Cape Town great Tex-Mex food since 1998. Home of the original chilli poppers and the finest frozen margaritas south of the border.
Pub food
Manhattan Cafe
74 Waterkant Street, Green Point, 8001 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 421 6666
www.manhattan.co.za
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
A long-beloved restaurant in the heart of Cape Town's gay district, De Waterkant, Cafe Manhattan is a restaurant first and foremost, but there's also a bar inside that draws quite a crowd for early evening cocktails. This lively spot also has a branch in the Sea Point.
Brass Bell
PO Box 43 Kalk Bay, Kalk Bay, 7990 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 788 5455
www.brassbell.co.za
Open M Tu W Th F Sa , Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
The Brass Bell Restaurant is ideally located in Kalk Bay, adjacent to the Kalk Bay Harbour. The restaurant boasts panoramic views of the sea, mountains, and the Kalk Bay Harbour.
Seafood
Codfather
31 The Drive,Camps Bay, Camps Bay, 8040 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 438 0782
www.codfather.co.za
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
An amazing extravaganza of fresh fish, delectable shellfish and scrumptious, innovative sushi.
Panama Jack’s
2nd Road Left after The Royal Yacht Club, Waterfront, 8002 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 448 1080
www.panamajacks.net
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
Fresh seawater tanks hold live lobster and abalone. Choose your own and pay for what they weigh. This wooden shack with its low flag re-decked ceiling seats 180 people in a relaxed Caribbean atmosphere where the emphasis is on food quality.
La Med
Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Camps Bay, 8040 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 438 5600
www.lamed.co.za
Open M Tu W Th F , Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
La Med owns summer in Cape Town. With exceptionally beautiful views, both ocean and mountain, La Med is the best ocean-side venue in South Africa. Locals and tourists alike pour into La Med for the ultimate summer experience. Famous for sundowners, La Med has a vast array of tantalising cocktails and offers gourmet pizzas, burgers, seafood and salads for the hungry.
Harbour House
Main Road, Fish Hoek, Kalk Bay, 7990 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 788 4133
www.harbourhouse.co.za
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
All meals are simply prepared, with an emphasis on allowing the flavours of the fresh ingredients to speak for themselves. The cuisine is international with Mediterranean elements underpinned by classic French methods. With the bounty of the deep available daily on their doorstep, seafood and the freshest possible line fish is what they do best. Their own fishing boat, Live Bait, supplies its catch exclusively to the restaurant. This guarantees the freshest line fish in Cape Town.
Steak
Wooden Shoe
No.5 St John Road, Sea Point, 8001 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 439 4435
Open M Tu W Th F , Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
The Wooden Shoe is a steak restaurant in Sea Point – only a few steps from the sea. Comfortable and cosy are the best words to describe the place. Are you looking for good red meat prepared in a special German style? You have found the right place, the real deal. The Wooden Shoe in Sea Point is one of the best places to go, especially in winter!
Zorba’s
Lagoon Gate Dr, Milnerton 7441, Milnerton, 7441 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 528 2093
www.zorbas.co.za
Open M Tu W Th F Sa , Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
A unique menu featuring seafood & steakhouse fare - a step ahead of the rest, and an atmosphere second to none, Zorba's promises to satisfy all those searching for the best in dining.
Chapman’s Peak Hotel
Chapmans Peak Drive, Hout Bay, 7806 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 790 1036
www.chapmanspeakhotel.co.za
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
The restaurant is well-known for the best Calamari in Cape Town, enjoyed on the large sun-drenched terrace with breathtaking views of the bay, beach and valley. Calamari at The Chapmans Peak Hotel was voted "one of top 20 things to do in Cape Town". Seafood platters and exquisite steaks are also popular items.
Sushi
Saigon
Kloof Street, Gardens, 8001 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 424 7670
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
Saigon in Cape Town has become one of the hot spots for superb sushi. With magnificent views of Table Mountain and their soft, muted lights, Saigon has acquired the perfect ambience. The menu is mainly Vietnamese with Japanese influences.
Tapas
Rick’s Café
Gardens, 2 Park Road, Gardens, 8001 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 424 1100
www.rickscafe.co.za
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
Immerse yourself in warm ambiance and eclectic decor in this 80 seater restaurant with its 3 fireplaces and bar, or enjoy the relaxed, vibey loft lounge and cocktail bar spilling out onto a roof deck with breathtaking views of the mountains. The menu presents a seasonal selection of global tapas and a wide variety of dishes ranging from mouth watering salads, gourmet burgers, fresh seafood, matured Steaks and Moroccan and Mediterranean specialties.
Traditional
Marco’s African Place
15 Rose Ln, Central, 8001 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 423 5412
www.marcosafricanplace.co.za
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
Marco's African Place is a 220 seater Restaurant and bar in the Bo Kaap area of Cape Town. Since opening it has proved to be a popular venue for both local and international patrons, whose patronage follows the exquisite African Cuisine and African Music.
Paulaner Brauhaus
Clocktower Precinct 18, Waterfront, 8002 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 418 9999
www.paulaner-brauhaus.com/capetown
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
A relaxed, family friendly brewery and restaurant, kitted out with traditional brass brewing kettles to provide a rustic German experience.
Vegetarian
Lola’s
228 Long Street, Central, 8001 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 423 0885
Open M Tu W Th F Sa , Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
Become part of the city's bohemian subculture and enjoy a lazy breakfast, lunch or dinner at one of Cape Town's most eccentric cafés. Fifties charm abounds, with a strictly veggie menu and a unique offering of drinks.
Wine Bar
Belthazar
130 Victoria Wharf St, Waterfront, 8002 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 421 3753
www.belthazar.co.za
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
The world’s biggest wine-by-the-glass bar in the world, A-grade Karan beef and seafood restaurant.
La Bruxia, La Boheme
341 Main Road, Sea Point, 8001 Cape Town.
Telephone 021 434 8797
www.labohemebistro.co.za
Open M Tu W Th F Sa Su, Lunch and Dinner, Licensed to serve alcohol, Credit cards accepted.
True to bistro style, La Boheme is cosy and welcoming, serving gourmet yet hearty meals at a reasonable price. Boasting an impressive wine selection, of which over sixty are available by the glass, La Boheme is the only wine bar in the Sea Point area. The chefs, imaginative and experienced, take full advantage of the freshest ingredients available.
