Brigitte Cave
A Capetonian local, Brigitte has spent more time in Cape Town’s coffee shops and restaurants than she’d like to admit. Beyond writing about food, eating food, and watching food being made, her interests include hiking the beautiful mountains with her dog and surfing whenever water temperatures rise slightly above freezing.
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The Best Restaurants In Cape Town
Where to eat, drink, and catch an incredible sunset in The Mother City.
Bouchon Wine Bar & Bistro
Bouchon Wine Bar & Bistro is a cozy spot for excellent wines and small plates in the CBD.
La Colombe at Silvermist
La Colombe at Silvermist is a fine dining restaurant where you can try different South African wines in a renovated treehouse.
Pier Restaurant
Pier Restaurant serves a seafood-centric tasting menu with a view of the V&A waterfront.
Brass Bell
Brass Bell is the perfect stop for fish and chips after a drive along Kalk Bay's scenic coast.
Persian Peacock
Persian Peacock is a family run restaurant in Vredehoek. Being here feels like going to a friend's house, except the lamb kebabs are expertly juicy.
Giovanni’s Deli
Head to Giovanni's Deli before 9am to grab a cappuccino and a pastry before they sell out.
The Lawns At The Roundhouse
The Lawns at the Roundhouse is a popular locals spot where you can eat African fusion food at the foot of Table Mountain.
Belly Of The Beast
Belly of the Beast is a 24-seat restaurant in the CBD with a tasting menu that has no set dishes or number of courses.
SeaBreeze Fish & Shell
SeaBreeze Fish & Shell is the best seafood spot where you can find both incredibly fresh seafood and some serious post-work Happy Hour energy.
The Dog’s Bollocks at Yard
Whatever your opinions on the name may be, The Dog's Bollocks is undoubtedly one of the best spots to start or end a night out in the CBD.
Chef’s Warehouse at Beau Constantia
Chef's Warehouse is located on a working vineyard and serves a four-course set menu.
Babylonstoren
Babylonstoren is part farm, part lush grounds, part vineyard, and a must-visit. It's very popular, so book ahead of time.
Nourish’d Cafe & Juicery
Nourish’d is basically a restaurant in a treehouse in Kloof that serves incredible smoothie bowls.
The Potluck Club
The Potluck Club is a buzzy, top floor restaurant in Woodstock serving the best small plates in the city. Make a reservation.
Constantia Glen
Constantia Glen, which is just 20 minutes from the city, is a great place to try wine from the Constantia Valley and snack on charcuterie.