Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
Giovanni's is a a very well known deli in Cape Town. Great coffee and deli food. Just across the street!
363 locals recommend
Giovanni's Deliworld
103 Main RdGiovanni's is a a very well known deli in Cape Town. Great coffee and deli food. Just across the street!
Great views of Cape Town from the watersedge in the V&A Waterfront. Champaign by the glass!
11 locals recommend
GINJA Restaurant
Great views of Cape Town from the watersedge in the V&A Waterfront. Champaign by the glass!
Nice new restaurant in Cape Town. Great position near the water. www.mondiall.co.za
45 locals recommend
Mondiall Kitchen & Bar
Nice new restaurant in Cape Town. Great position near the water. www.mondiall.co.za
Quay Four
4 Dock RdRestaurant/Tavern on the water. Nice venue on the water.
Hudsons - The Burger Joint (Green Point)
Main RoadGood burger Place just down the road.
They aim to serve authentic Mexican cuisine; no Tex-Mex or Mexican comfort food here. The build-your-own tortillas are legendary. The braised lamb tacos, fish tacos and pork carnitas are other very popular choices. The restaurant can get loud, so it’s best suited to an evening with friends.
229 locals recommend
El Burro Greenpoint
79 Main RdThey aim to serve authentic Mexican cuisine; no Tex-Mex or Mexican comfort food here. The build-your-own tortillas are legendary. The braised lamb tacos, fish tacos and pork carnitas are other very popular choices. The restaurant can get loud, so it’s best suited to an evening with friends.
Great burgers, ribs and craft beer to the sound of classic rock. Great hangout!
42 locals recommend
RocoMamas Green Point
107A Main RdGreat burgers, ribs and craft beer to the sound of classic rock. Great hangout!
Best steaks in Cape Town. Top locations and setting. One of our favourite restaurants in Cape Town.
131 locals recommend
The Hussar Grill Mouille Point
163 Beach RoadBest steaks in Cape Town. Top locations and setting. One of our favourite restaurants in Cape Town.
Simple, tasty fare is what you’ll find at this family-friendly neighbourhood spot. Standout dishes include fillet medallions with pepper sauce, Mozambican style prawn curry and the rich, creamy chicken limone. Large art-deco windows open to a pared down interior.
120 locals recommend
Mano's
39 Main RdSimple, tasty fare is what you’ll find at this family-friendly neighbourhood spot. Standout dishes include fillet medallions with pepper sauce, Mozambican style prawn curry and the rich, creamy chicken limone. Large art-deco windows open to a pared down interior.
One of the stalwarts of the sushi scene, Beluga offers an extensive sushi and dim sum menu – but hot plates are on point too. The courtyard is a popular option on the after-work drinks circuit.
158 locals recommend
Beluga Cape Town
70 Prestwich StOne of the stalwarts of the sushi scene, Beluga offers an extensive sushi and dim sum menu – but hot plates are on point too. The courtyard is a popular option on the after-work drinks circuit.
Serving up Argentinian asado (barbeque), all the meats at Don Armando are grilled on charcoal and accompanied by chimichurri. Sirloin is juicy, and short rib is smoky and moreish. It’s an extremely stylish and somewhat masculine space, with lots of wood, blackened steel and plush but muted furnishings.
73 locals recommend
Don Armando
20 Cobern StServing up Argentinian asado (barbeque), all the meats at Don Armando are grilled on charcoal and accompanied by chimichurri. Sirloin is juicy, and short rib is smoky and moreish. It’s an extremely stylish and somewhat masculine space, with lots of wood, blackened steel and plush but muted furnishings.
A 13-course menu takes your taste buds on a whirlwind tour of Africa. Sample Zambian kandolo balls made of sweet potato; Congolese spinach and a moreish Ghanaian groundnut chicken stew. A drumming showpiece and attendant drama makes it popular with tourists.
63 locals recommend
GOLD Restaurant
15 Bennett StA 13-course menu takes your taste buds on a whirlwind tour of Africa. Sample Zambian kandolo balls made of sweet potato; Congolese spinach and a moreish Ghanaian groundnut chicken stew. A drumming showpiece and attendant drama makes it popular with tourists.
Sloppy Sam
Cubaña Greenpoint
89 Somerset RdTable Thirteen
78 Ebenezer RdTruth Coffee Roasting
36 Buitenkant StCulture Club Cheese
Boundary RoadWilloughby & Co
19 Dock RdGreat Sushi!
The Test kitchen is rated in the top 50 restaurants in the world! If you have not booked 6 months in advance, I'm afraid that you are going to be disappointed :(
259 locals recommend
The Test Kitchen
375 Albert RdThe Test kitchen is rated in the top 50 restaurants in the world! If you have not booked 6 months in advance, I'm afraid that you are going to be disappointed :(
Good food, tapas menu. Monday to Friday: Lunch noon–2:30pm and Dinner 4:30pm–8pm. Saturday: noon-2:30pm. They do not take bookings, so go as early as possible.
235 locals recommend
Chefs Warehouse & Canteen
92 Bree StGood food, tapas menu. Monday to Friday: Lunch noon–2:30pm and Dinner 4:30pm–8pm. Saturday: noon-2:30pm. They do not take bookings, so go as early as possible.
Bocca
Wale StreetHarbour House - V&A Waterfront
Dock RoadBeautiful country setting with excellent food and great service. 3 course platter-style set menu.
Open for lunch on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays - 12:30 to 5:30pm. Booking essential.
www.thetablerestaurant.co.za/bookings/
20 locals recommend
The Table
Beautiful country setting with excellent food and great service. 3 course platter-style set menu.
Open for lunch on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays - 12:30 to 5:30pm. Booking essential.
www.thetablerestaurant.co.za/bookings/
World's 50 Best Restaurant Awards (73rd position)
Fine dining restaurant, excellent service.
Booking essential. www.lacolombe.co.za
247 locals recommend
La Colombe Restaurant
Main RoadWorld's 50 Best Restaurant Awards (73rd position)
Fine dining restaurant, excellent service.
Booking essential. www.lacolombe.co.za
Beautiful food using fresh seasonal ingredients.
Open to the public again from Thursday 20 July.
Booking essential. www.waterkloofwines.co.za
26 locals recommend
The Restaurant | Waterkloof
Beautiful food using fresh seasonal ingredients.
Open to the public again from Thursday 20 July.
Booking essential. www.waterkloofwines.co.za
Great food and service.
Booking essential. www.hiddenvalleywines.co.za
7 locals recommend
Overture restaurant
Great food and service.
Booking essential. www.hiddenvalleywines.co.za
Greenhouse Restaurant at The Cellars-Hohenort.
Voted in the top 10, 2017 EatOut Guide.
Tuesday to Saturday dinner 18h00 – 21h30
Booking essential. www.greenhouserestaurant.co.za
72 locals recommend
Greenhouse, Constantia
93 Brommersvlei RdGreenhouse Restaurant at The Cellars-Hohenort.
Voted in the top 10, 2017 EatOut Guide.
Tuesday to Saturday dinner 18h00 – 21h30
Booking essential. www.greenhouserestaurant.co.za
Foraging, Seasonal Menu.
Lunch 12h00 – 14h30 & Dinner 19h00 – 21h00
Booking essential. www.foliage.co.za
48 locals recommend
Foliage
Foraging, Seasonal Menu.
Lunch 12h00 – 14h30 & Dinner 19h00 – 21h00
Booking essential. www.foliage.co.za
Vergelegen Wine Estate
Lourensford RoadWine estate, cellar tours and restaurant.
Beautiful setting, great food & service.
Booking essential. www.jordanwines.com/dine-with-us/jordan-restaurant/
42 locals recommend
Jordan Wine Estate
Beautiful setting, great food & service.
Booking essential. www.jordanwines.com/dine-with-us/jordan-restaurant/
Incredible food and experience.
Booking essential. Book in advance to avoid disappointment (Bookings open on the 1st of each month at 08:30am South African time for the following month.) www.thepotluckclub.co.za.
312 locals recommend
The Pot Luck Club
373-375 Albert RdIncredible food and experience.
Booking essential. Book in advance to avoid disappointment (Bookings open on the 1st of each month at 08:30am South African time for the following month.) www.thepotluckclub.co.za.
Fantastic food and great service.
Booking essential - www.rustenvrede.com
68 locals recommend
Rust en Vrede Wine Estate
Annandale RoadFantastic food and great service.
Booking essential - www.rustenvrede.com
Beautiful setting, fantastic food and great service.
Booking essential - www.kleinezalze.co.za/terroir/cuisine
25 locals recommend
Kleine Zalze Restaurant
Strand RoadBeautiful setting, fantastic food and great service.
Booking essential - www.kleinezalze.co.za/terroir/cuisine
Bistro-inspired, great breakfasts.
Walk-Ins Welcome for Breakfast, Lunch and Supper - www.theshortmarketclub.co.za
121 locals recommend
The Shortmarket Club
199 Oxford RoadBistro-inspired, great breakfasts.
Walk-Ins Welcome for Breakfast, Lunch and Supper - www.theshortmarketclub.co.za
Good food and service
lunch 12pm till 2pm | dinner 6pm till 8:30pm - www.foxcroft.co.za/restaurant/
109 locals recommend
Foxcroft
Good food and service
lunch 12pm till 2pm | dinner 6pm till 8:30pm - www.foxcroft.co.za/restaurant/
Hoghouse BBQ & Bakery at Spier
Beer, Barbeque & Bread
www.hhbc.co.za
moyo Kirstenbosch
An essential tourist experience.
Hallelujah
11D Kloof Nek RoadTapas - Go as early as possible.
11 Kloof Nek Road, Tamboerskloof
Hemelhuijs
71 Waterkant StGood food, seasonal salads and unusual dishes
Societi Bistro
50 Orange StGood, comfort food.
Beyond Restaurant
37 Klein Constantia RoadFantastic picnics, great restaurant!
Bertus Basson At Spice Route
Suid-Agter-Paarl RoadTraditional SA plates.
Bakery, wine shop, ice-cream parlour, bar and coffee roastery - artisinal collaborations.
35 locals recommend
Schoon De Companje
Bakery, wine shop, ice-cream parlour, bar and coffee roastery - artisinal collaborations.
Sightseeing
The V&A waterfront is a top tourist destination and a highlight to all our guests visits. Shopping, restaurants, amazing views of the mountain.
www.waterfront.co.za
1951 locals recommend
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdThe V&A waterfront is a top tourist destination and a highlight to all our guests visits. Shopping, restaurants, amazing views of the mountain.
www.waterfront.co.za
Sea Point Promenade
Beach RoadSignal Hill
Parks & Nature
The relatively new Green Point park is a great place to relax outdoors.
417 locals recommend
Green Point Park
1 Fritz Sonnenberg RdThe relatively new Green Point park is a great place to relax outdoors.
Table mountain Cableway is a short drive from the flat - about 10 minutes. A trip to Cape Town is incomplete without visiting the mountain.
www.tablemountain.net
950 locals recommend
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
5821 Tafelberg RdTable mountain Cableway is a short drive from the flat - about 10 minutes. A trip to Cape Town is incomplete without visiting the mountain.
www.tablemountain.net
Very popular hiking trail, often hiked at sunset to watch the sunset and moonrise on a full moon. Gets very busy in summer. We suggest an early morning hike to avoid the foot traffic.
725 locals recommend
Lion's Head Hike
Signal Hill RoadVery popular hiking trail, often hiked at sunset to watch the sunset and moonrise on a full moon. Gets very busy in summer. We suggest an early morning hike to avoid the foot traffic.
Most popular beach in South Africa! Best visited in the shoulder seasons to avoid the crowds in December and January.
387 locals recommend
Clifton 4th Beach hotel
Fourth Beach PromenadeMost popular beach in South Africa! Best visited in the shoulder seasons to avoid the crowds in December and January.
World class botanical gardens and mountain views. Watch a music concert on a Sunday afternoon in Summer or just read a book in the gardens.
1765 locals recommend
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveWorld class botanical gardens and mountain views. Watch a music concert on a Sunday afternoon in Summer or just read a book in the gardens.
One of more lengthy routes on MT and away from the crowds as the name suggests. Include it as part of you walk to the Valley of the Red Gods.
Valley Of Isolation
One of more lengthy routes on MT and away from the crowds as the name suggests. Include it as part of you walk to the Valley of the Red Gods.
Maclear's Beacon
Platteklip Gorge
Platteklip GorgeEntertainment & Activities
Literally just across the road from our apartment. The world class stadium is used for sport events and occasional concerts. The HSBC Rugby 7's World Tour stops here in the December.
163 locals recommend
Cape Town Stadium
Fritz Sonnenberg RoadLiterally just across the road from our apartment. The world class stadium is used for sport events and occasional concerts. The HSBC Rugby 7's World Tour stops here in the December.
The Cape Town Aquarium is worth a visit, especially with kids.
www.aquarium.co.za
85 locals recommend
Cape Town Aquarium 2 station
The Cape Town Aquarium is worth a visit, especially with kids.
www.aquarium.co.za
Essentials
One&Only Spa
Dock RoadExcellent Spa at the One & Only
Excellent grocery store with a wide selection of premade items.
151 locals recommend
Sorbet Cape Quarter
27 Somerset RdExcellent grocery store with a wide selection of premade items.
Top grocery store just a short walk from the apartment. Less then a 5 minute walk - about 200 yards away.
144 locals recommend
Woolworths Green Point - Portside
Top grocery store just a short walk from the apartment. Less then a 5 minute walk - about 200 yards away.
Drinks & Nightlife
Night club meets beach club. Great summer venue to party into the night.
139 locals recommend
Shimmy Beach Club
12 S Arm RdNight club meets beach club. Great summer venue to party into the night.
Popular pub in the Waterfront. Great beer selection and open late.
11 locals recommend
Ferrymans Tavern
Dock RoadPopular pub in the Waterfront. Great beer selection and open late.
Buena Vista Social Cafe
Rooftop Bar, cocktails, craft beers and tapas
Tuesday-Friday from 4pm-2am and Saturday from 6.30pm-2am
www.tjingtjing.co.za/tjingtjing/
226 locals recommend
Tjing Tjing
165 Longmarket StRooftop Bar, cocktails, craft beers and tapas
Tuesday-Friday from 4pm-2am and Saturday from 6.30pm-2am
www.tjingtjing.co.za/tjingtjing/
Huge selection of beers on the extremely busy Long Street. Perhaps a bit wild for some but an interesting venue for the young crowd.
198 locals recommend
BEERHOUSE on Long
223 Long StHuge selection of beers on the extremely busy Long Street. Perhaps a bit wild for some but an interesting venue for the young crowd.