Cape Town
There's lots of atmosphere at this upmarket Asian eatery, with its bare brick walls and tables tucked away in multi-level nooks and crannies. The menu is…
Must-see restaurants in Cape Town
Green Point & Waterfront
With brass-topped tables, a marble-clad bar and a photographic frieze of flowers in black and white, Lily's strikes a sophisticated note. Enjoy sea views…
Cape Town
Sit at a low basket-weave table and enjoy tasty Ethiopian cuisine served traditionally on plate-sized injera (sourdough pancakes), which you rip up and…
Cape Town
Flamingos, feather boas, fairy lights, topless barmen – yup, Beefcakes is as camp as a row of tents and a fave jol (party) for groups. There's bitchy…
Simon's Town & Southern Peninsula
Enjoy unpretentious dishes such as burgers, Asian ribs, pizza and crispy chicken wings while sitting beneath fairy lights at this bohemian eatery. There's…
Cape Town
By day, grab a table on the balcony for a lunch special with a view of Table Mountain. By night, the singing bartenders serve classic cocktails between…
Simon's Town & Southern Peninsula
Enjoy brunch, Italian cuisine, afternoon tea and, on weekends, delicious breakfasts and lunchtime classical piano (1pm to 4pm) at this pleasant cafe in…
Cape Town
Based on the ground floor of the Speaker's Corner building, Victoire is a charming spot from which to watch the goings on in Church Sq. Aligned with the…
Cape Town
Serving as the anchor restaurant to the artsy Palms centre, Bones is a friendly place serving unpretentious and perfectly seasoned food. Steaks are the…
Cape Town
Sheila Mahloane and her daughter Monica have been so successful with their delicious African buffets (which include plenty of vegetarian dishes) that they…
Cape Town
Hang with the De Waterkant style set at this spiffy cafe serving coffee with ‘microtextured milk’ (it’s only heated to 70°C) and bistro-style dishes such…
Cape Town
Here's a nifty idea. All halal beef, chicken or vegetable broths served either in a cup as a tasty savoury drink, or with a mix of other items such as…
Cape Town
Thanks to its popularity in the city centre, El Burro opened a second branch in the buzzing Dean St Arcade. The restaurant is decked out in tasteful…
Cape Town
All the flavours of the Mediterranean and Middle East are represented at this spotlessly white space serving delicious falafel sandwiches, salads, sweets…
Cape Town
If you have the urge for traditional Italian food, this friendly, busy place is the ideal spot for dinner. The menu includes perfect homemade pasta and…
Cape Town
Starting life as a stall at one of Cape Town's food markets, the Hungry Herbivore serves exclusively vegan fare from its premises just off Bree St…
Cape Town
Local meats such as ostrich and Karoo venison are on the menu at this fun African-themed restaurant, as are traditional South African dishes. Have your…
Cape Town
At the southern end of Bloubergstrand is this delightful place in a whitewashed seaside cottage, its counter loaded with a tempting collection of cakes…
Cape Town
Jewish soul food is the deal at this contemporary-styled deli fronting onto Church Sq, with bagels and 'shmers' (various flavoured cream cheeses), matzo…
Cape Town
There are now two sides to this staple of the Obs dining scene. By day their colourful corner cafe serves up dishes such as veg curry and roti. By night…
Cape Town
Rustic Italian pasta and seafood dishes are the speciality of this casual joint, well patronised by locals (despite less than stellar service). Round off…
Sea Point to Hout Bay
The Kronendal, a Cape Dutch farmhouse with parts dating back to 1713, has been sensitively restored to house this excellent pan-Asian restaurant…
Cape Town
Bookings are essential at this popular and tiny neighbourhood haunt. The menu is small and features pan-Asian bites including sashimi, prawn toast and…
Cape Town
Tuck into a variety of tasty small plates including fried calamari, Peruvian-style chicken and tacos as well as more substantial mains such as miso-cured…
Cape Town
A serious contender for the award for best breakfast or lunch spot around Kloof St, this rustic, country-kitchen-style cafe-shop is a charmer. The chicken…
Simon's Town & Southern Peninsula
Two Oceans feeds tour-bus crowds en route between the Cape Point car park and the funicular to the old lighthouse, but it has some appeal if you don't…
Simon's Town & Southern Peninsula
The local surfers’ favourite hang-out is a great place for a hearty breakfast of Mexican huevos rancheros or poached eggs on butternut rosti, accompanied…
Cape Town
A grand old Dutch building is the setting for this casual bistro and wine bar with offering above-average meals and a large range of wines by the glass…
Cape Town
This is the debut restaurant of local chef Matt Manning, best known in Cape Town for his private dining events. Food is based on familiar bistro fare,…
Green Point & Waterfront
A great place for a healthy veggie breakfast or lunch, with freshly squeezed juices, smoothies, nutritional salads and multigrain wraps on the menu. Order…
Cape Town
Buitenverwachting wine estate's cafe serves the Quaffee coffee roasted on-site, as well as cooked breakfasts and casual lunches such as fish and chips. It…
Cape Town
Inspired by Japanese izakaya, Ding Dong serves cold snacks such as chilled edamame, swordfish sashimi with liquid kimchi or oysters with wasabi and lime…
Cape Town
Be prepared for very sticky fingers. The Dog's Bollocks' blockbuster burgers got this hip grunge spot going a few years ago; they've now expanded to all…
Cape Town
Popular for dinner and a beer on Wednesday and brunch and a beer on Saturday, this community market sells free-range, organic and ethically farmed food,…
Cape Town
A tattooed mermaid in a round portrait on the wall looks down on the tattooed patrons of this slick bistro serving price-friendly comfort food – burgers,…
Cape Town
There are few places more romantic or relaxing for a meal than Maria’s on a warm night, when you can tuck into classic Greek mezze and dishes such as…
Cape Town
Street art decorates this cavernous space that's a shrine to the owner's beloved American muscle cars, such as the bright-orange Pontiac Firebird parked…
Cape Town
There are just half a dozen tables at this friendly cafe in a strip mall. Everything on the menu is vegetarian and most dishes are vegan. For Indian food…
Sea Point to Hout Bay
Tapas here is of an international nature rather than the traditional Spanish ilk. On the menu you'll find tandoori chicken pot stickers, squid with…
Cape Town
No frills, and the service can be very slow, but the food – succulent dumplings, savoury noodles, spring rolls and home-made iced teas – is authentic and…
