Africa Restaurants

In a beautiful Victorian Town house on the vibrant and trendy Kloof Street is Asoka. The menu offers superb flavoursome tapas and promotes sharing and socialising while sampling the delicious creations with friends and family. The food served is healthy and full of wonderful flavour combinations that have diners ordering seconds and thirds. Enjoy a truly tranquil culinary experience at Asoka.

Located along the bustling and vibrant Long Street, Cafe Mojito lulls the palate with tropical surrounds and lip smacking mojitos. The menu brims with Cuban-Caribbean flavours, burgers, nachos, salads and a great snack selection for the not-so-hungry such as sticky ribs, empanadas, buffalo wings, angry prawns and addictive Coco Loco Hoppin’ Jons (jalapeño chillies stuffed with feta). Various selections such as Chicken and Chorizo Jambalaya and Jamaican Jerk Chicken brim with authentic flavours and vegetarians can try Bob’s Blue cheese burger (vegetarian burger topped with avocado and blue cheese sauce), stuffed Cuban flatbread, roast vegetable pasta salad and curried Trinidad roti. Soak up the tropical islands and bustling ambiance at Cafe Mojito in Long Street.

An eclectic fusion of the culinary cultures of Southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East and a gorgeous beach setting, Cafe sofia at Camps Bay is the perfect venue for any occasion. Set up above the human and actual traffic and with spectacular views of the ocean, Cafe Sofia at Camps Bay is a perfect people-watching spot to while away some time.

Located in the Victoria Junction, in what was once one of Cape Town’s oldest telephone exchange warehouses is a light and free flowing space that captures the perfect setting for social dining. The informal surrounds heightened by chic décor set the stage for breakfast, lunch or dinner from the tapas style menu. Enjoy extensive wines by the glass and innovative organic wines, ideally suited for the social tapas and conversation.

In the trendy Cape Quarter is Fiesta Tapas Cafe and Bar, a vibrant venue exuding Latin American passion.Blending together old-style elegance with the rustic charm of a much-frequented cafe, Fiesta manages to create a unique ambience that keeps customers coming back again and again.Fiesta Tapas Cafe Bar promotes ‘social eating’ and the menu is designed to accommodate with plenty of Tapas to choose from as well as ‘bigger bites’ to satisfy the particularly ravenous diners!An extensive wine list and cocktail menu rounds off the wonderful array of the offerings at Fiesta Tapas Cafe and Bar.

Located along the trendy Bree Street, diners peruse the Mediterranean inspired menu bursting with tapas of all shapes, sizes and flavours, enjoyed with a glass or bottle of wine. The menu changes fortnightly sampling choices such as cheese and basil skewer and prawns to grilled calamari and juicy oysters. Wine is abundant and full of choice, offering over 100 bottles and wine by the glass. Spend the day indulging in a leisurely lunch or delicious dinner with friends, socialising and sharing the pleasures of tapas and wine and French Toast Wine and Tapas Bar in City Bowl.

Enjoy delicious and authentic Asian and Chinese cuisine at this popular spot in Cape Town’s buzzing city bowl.Japanese and Chinese chefs skilfully prepare delicacies like dim sum, sushi and flavoursome wok dishes in ample portions for a communal dining experience, making this a great place for a group of friends.The wine list is vast and descriptive, ensuring that diners can easily select the right bottle for the right meal.The setting is carefully lit and features a dark palette and stylish lacquered wood, creating a unique and enjoyable environment.A must-try venue for those who adore Asian cuisine, Haiku is well worth a try.

At Hillcrest Restaurant things are kept very relaxed and informal, with an upmarket flare. Your first step inside this restaurant will make you feel as if you've stepped out of the busy city life, and into an Mediterranean dream! The surrounding hills embrace the small restaurant, tucking it away, making it cosy and comfortable with a spectacular view. Come enjoy the hearty soups, home-made breads and hot meals during wintertime. With friendly staff, you will feel like you're in the comfort of your own home. The breathtaking view is stunning especially during summer and it is impossible to pass up the opportunity of spending good solid time with friends and family, sipping fine wines on the welcoming veranda.

A popular breakfast haunt with sweeping views, Klipkantien serves up great cocktails and simple mouth-watering delights with lovely harbour views and seas. Serving some of the best tapas around including freshly caught, seared and served Tuna straight from the sea, this small intimate eatery boasts breathtaking views in a simple setting popular with locals. From hearty breakfasts, delectable tapas and simple sandwiches, salads and pastas to cool cocktails and wines, Klipkantien provides the ideal place to relax and enjoy the cool ocean breeze while sampling finger-licking delights under the shade of the trees.

The interior pampers the mood with stylish, intimate surrounds, decked out in concrete, wood, black and neon yellow. The blackboard menu inspires tasty all day dishes and breakfast options alongside substantial salads, pasta and healthy Lebanese ingredients. Don’t leave without trying the man’ouche savoury treat comprising a hot flatbread smothered in creamy labneh and za’atar, a zesty Lebanese condiment. Meals can be enjoyed alongside a small wine list or traditional artisanal Cervejas São Gabriel beer.

The menu proffers a wide selection of platters, and traditional tapas portions ranging from meat, seafood and vegetarian. The paella comes highly recommended complimented by a bottle of fine wine at this unique eatery. Enjoy excellent Mediterranean cuisine with a South African twist at Siesta Tapas in Hartbeespoort.

Tapas & Oysters is the place where great food, good friends and sticky fingers meet. It’s all about Knysna’s laid-back lifestyle, that’s why we like to say that 34 Tapas & Oysters is “Not too shabby... Not too chic... definitely dockside.” Join us every day of the year in our bright and cheerful restaurant with its beautiful views over the Knysna Lagoon for oysters (the whole range, of course, fresh from our own holding tanks), tapas (with a South African twist, naturally), cocktails (including the coolest mojitos around), or a glass of Knysna’s famous Mitchell’s beer, which like 34 itself, is a celebration of the way we like to live down here beside the lagoon.

For authentic tapas to enjoy with friends in a warm, simple setting, try Tapas on the Block. Laid back but efficient service ensures that patrons are tended to without being fussed over and with so many tapas options, having staff that know the menu well is a lovely touch when choosing a selection of delights. A relaxed spot to enjoy snacking on delectable tapas with friends, Tapas on the Block is the place to be.

For those that love little bites to eat while nursing a cocktail or a glass of wine, Tappas Food and Wine Bar is a must try (and try and try) eatery located in the vibey coastal of Hermanus. The restaurant has a very casual and relaxed atmosphere. The deck is the perfect spot to spend hours trying out the tappas and local wine offerings while soaking up all that seaside vibe. There is also a cocktail menu, should one require something blue with an umbrella. The menu is predominantly focused on Mediterranean tappas which are served with freshly baked bread. Also on offer are burgers, pastas, fish and paella. In winter the soups are must try. The restaurant has a reputation for serving good food at very good prices. And just to make sure that one really finds meaning in the word: chillax, there’s live music at the weekend.

The small plate-dining menu makes it the perfect spot to relax and linger over a lavish meal and picturesque surroundings. The menu proffers expansive choice for breakfast, lunch and dinner with sumptuous breakfasts making a great start to the day. Relax in the comforts of the plush yet understated décor, where comfort embraces and food delights at The Common Room.

This trendy after work venue sets the pace with funky tunes and flowing cocktails mixed with modern South African tapas. The décor is slick, fresh and office like. White leather booths, custom made bar stools, wooden tables and old office memorabilia adorn the walls. The menu caters for easy palates and offers delights such as wickedly spicy Thai red curry, slow roasted pork belly with fennel seeds, salt and pepper squid, and pan roasted Portobellini mushrooms with sherry vinegar and Manchego cheese. Desserts tempt with baked hot chocolate pudding and maple walnut crème brulee. Enjoy delicious food and mouth watering cocktails at this cool and trendy after-work venue in Greenside.

Twankey at The Taj is located in The Taj on Wale Street and boasts elegant décor, unique views and sublime local music. Wines and champagnes can be enjoyed by the glass alongside an array of hot or cold seafood tapas. The open plan kitchen buzzes with activity turning out delicious food that is light, fresh and health conscious. Large street windows invite views of the Houses of Parliament and Table Mountain enjoyed with a serving of delicious oysters and glamorous cocktails.

Offering light meals and tit bits of delicious tapas style fair, W tapas and bar unites palates with flavoursome meat, fish and vegetable dishes alongside lighter options such as sandwiches and dessert boards. Enjoy a complimenting selection of wines, organic coffees or teas alongside tasty delights at W tapas bar.