Best restaurants in Cape Town

Regional & Seafood Delights

Cape Town's culinary landscape features a blend of traditional Cape Malay flavors, fresh Atlantic seafood, and contemporary international cuisine. This selection includes historic wine estate eateries like Jonkerhuis and Camphors, alongside coastal landmarks such as The Brass Bell and Chapman's Peak Beach Hotel. Many locations, including the steampunk-themed Truth Coffee Roasting and the waterfront Wharfside Grill, offer unique architectural settings or heritage status, reflecting the region's diverse cultural and maritime history.

Regional & Seafood Delights — Map

A

Die Boer

Dinner theater and restaurant in Durbanville specializing in regional cuisine and live music performances.

B

On the Rocks

Exquisite dining with a stunning view of table mountain and Robben Island. Especially recommended for sunset dinners.

C

Moyo

African-themed dining located within Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, featuring traditional dishes and outdoor seating.

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D

NV-80

Contemporary grill and bar in Sea Point offering a menu of steaks, local seafood, and international dishes.

E

Chapman's Peak Beach Hotel

Coastal restaurant in Hout Bay known for its calamari and views of the Atlantic shoreline.

F

Jonkerhuis

Located on the historic Groot Constantia wine estate, this restaurant serves Cape Malay-influenced dishes in a Cape Dutch setting.

G

Bertha's

Waterfront restaurant in Simon's Town harbor specializing in seafood platters and traditional regional fare.

H

Dial-a-Chef

Professional catering and private chef service based in the northern suburbs of Cape Town.

I

Waterkloof Wine Estate

Fine-dining restaurant housed in a glass-walled building overlooking False Bay, focusing on seasonal ingredients and biodynamic wines.

J

Wharfside Grill Restaurant - Mariner's Wharf

Nautical-themed restaurant in Hout Bay featuring private dining cabins and 1920s maritime memorabilia.

K

Blowfish

Seafood and sushi restaurant in Bloubergstrand with views of Table Mountain and Table Bay.

L

Black Marlin

Situated in a historic whaling station near Simon's Town, offering a seafood-focused menu and ocean views.

M

Catch 22

Beachfront seafood and grill in Bloubergstrand specializing in fresh fish, sushi, and steak.

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N

Constantia Glen

Wine estate tasting room serving artisanal cheese and charcuterie platters, flammkuchen, and estate-grown wines.

O

Ons Huisie

Heritage restaurant in a former fisherman's cottage on the Bloubergstrand coast, serving traditional West Coast South African dishes.

P

Truth Coffee Roasting

Steampunk-themed coffee roastery and café featuring industrial decor and a range of breakfast and lunch options.

Q

Camphors

Award-winning restaurant at the Vergelegen Wine Estate, named after the historic camphor trees planted in 1700.

R

The Brass Bell

A collection of restaurants and bars situated on the water's edge in Kalk Bay, overlooking the harbor and tidal pools.

S

Zevenwacht

Restaurant located within a 19th-century Cape Dutch manor house on a historic wine estate in Kuils River.

T

Overture

Modern South African restaurant by chef Bertus Basson, located at the Hidden Valley Wine Estate in Stellenbosch.

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