Brooklyn (Cape Town) Restaurants

Based at the Italian Club of Cape Town, this family restaurant sets the tone with a relaxed and warm atmosphere brimming with traditional Italian dishes. The full-bodied wine list fares well boasting local and international flavours. Pop into Fratelli Palmieri for some good old family time and hearty Italian fare.

With a backdrop of Table Mountain and Robin Island, and miles of sandy beaches, Beach Bistro Restaurant is the perfect place to indulge in the setting sun and mouth-watering cuisine. From delicious buffet breakfasts laden with fresh fruits, pastries and continental offerings to light lunches on the terrace enjoyed next to the sparkling pool. The menu explodes with choice starting with breakfasts, salads, toasties, pizza, burgers and Beach Bistro baskets for lighter meals and the full a la carte dinner tempts with traditional local cuisine. Try the Karoo lamb chops, potjie, bobotie, a succulent steak or fresh line fish or frolic in contemporary European dishes with a hint of Mediterranean influence. The extensive wine list alongside decadent dessert of chocolate gateaux fresh fruit and ice cream or cheese platter rounded off with a port or cognac completes the experience. Indulge in true Cape hospitality with a romantic dinner for two or celebrate something special with friends and family at Beach Bistro Restaurant in Milnerton.

Located at the Oude Molen Eco Village, Millstone Cafe is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, an enchanting experience set in natural surrounds. The lovely garden setting sets the mood with fresh summery alfresco dining, allowing children to play and be free in the fairytale tree house. The menu brims with delights and indulgences such as breads straight from the wood fired oven, great coffees, freshly squeezed juices, homemade preserves and wholesome snacks and meals using organic garden produce.

Just awarded ‘Best Pub Lunch’ in the Western Cape, diners visit Players Café to soak up the views, play golf or just relax and indulge in a wide range of dishes. The breakfast menu proffers variety and the famous Golfers Breakfast; a full-bodied buffet and bucket with 100 balls. Lunch caters with famous burgers and draught beers on tap, enjoyed alfresco under shady parasols. Main courses vary from pasta, steaks, seafood and delicious deserts – all enjoyed within the picturesque surrounds of River club.

The interior soothes and relaxes with dark wooden polished floors, raw concrete pillars and face brick walls heightened with carved wooden plaques and rich oxblood red leather booths extending privacy with high backrests. The menu goes full throttle into American favourites like buffalo chicken wings with blue-cheese sauce and prawn gumbo for starters. Meat offerings make a grand performance from tender Chalmar steaks, flame-grilled to perfection and smokey, barbequed baby-back ribs. Meat platters make dining easy for those who cannot decide piled high with thin-cut French fries, crispy onion rings, corn on the cob and a selection of signature meats served with a tangy wholegrain mustard sauce. Round off your meal with a baked cheesecake or the key-lime pie and a nice bottle of wine.

A little bit of Paris hopped into Obs just like the White Rabbit! Inspired by the pattiseries of the City of Love, the Queen of Tarts menu changes regularly, however the favourites are always available. Essential fare like custard tarts, chocolate tarts and fairy cakes can always be found along with several savoury options. Guests can choose between various salads and sandwiches with ingredients like grilled aubergine, pesto, red pepper and cheeses. During the winter months Queen of Tarts also serves thick soups and hearty stews.Need to know? Open Tuesday to Friday 8am - 5pm, Saturday 8am - 4pm.

180° unsurpassed views of Cape Town, Table Mountain, Robben Island and all the way up the West Coast to Blouberg is hard to beat. Maestro's on the Beach is situated right on the dunes at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean next to the Milnerton lighthouse. The patio area is open, weather permitting, and features its own bar. This area is a very popular spot as one gets the feeling of being on the deck of a cruise ship with the waves of the Atlantic Ocean almost breaking at your feet.

With fresh bread baked daily on site, the lingering aromas entice walkers-by to nosey on in and savour some of the best Artisan baked sourdough wood fired bread. Food here is kneed and raised with love and care, using true fresh and seasonal ingredients, and organic where possible. The Artisan Baker embraces old styles of baking and cooking, with a modern twist and makes for a wholesome and indulging European experience along the busting Albert Road.

Discover Jewish style specialty foods that embrace slow food movement philosophies and sustainability using organically grown and local produce. From homemade preserves, pickles, dips to breads and deli delights; Odeds Kitchen is full of innovative flavour and vibrant colours. Expect natural and no artificial preservatives at Odeds Kitchen in Salt River

Millstone is in an exceptional country-style setting. The restaurant/cafe is open from 9am to 5pm, Tuesday to Sunday. The garden has a a great tree house for the kids and the quiet atmosphere is exactly what any parent needs. Millstone also caters for children's parties. Have some delicious coffee or fresh orange juice with a wholesome meal. The cafe sells organic products and the bread is made in a wood-fired oven. Try some homemade jams and preserves.

The menu caters for a wide variety of palates, with a festive and lively take on alfresco dining and delicious cuisine. Expect live bands on Thursdays and Fridays and a popular beach setting enjoyed by all to compliment your visit. Ideal for birthdays, festive celebrations or intimate celebrations, Trenchtown is a popular spot for locals and foreigners alike.

Located along Albert Road, in what was once and old biscuit mill, Shout serves up quick breakfasts, light lunches and romantic dinners brimming with Asian flavours and good old classics. Enjoy a sophisticated dining experience with a pre-dinner drink or signature cocktail at the state-of-the-art glass bar, the perfect place to unwind and relax before dinner. Settle down for a romantic dinner enrobed in an industrial look and feel dining on tantalising fusion cuisine or bring a newspaper, order a coffee and a start your day with a hearty breakfast. Whether you here for breakfast, lunch or dinner, Shout’s creative cuisine and vibrant attitude will give you something to ‘shout’ about.

The intimate space enjoys casual and more formal dining options celebrated with an a la carte menu and vegetarian tasting menu. Lunch caters mostly for local business, interior designers and creative people located within close proximity of the Old Biscuit Mill. Dinners are a grand affair with an evening a la carte menu showcasing a five- course and eight-course tasting menu. Vegetarians can expect to be delighted with a menu catered just for their needs offering truffle-scented poached quail egg, seasonal asparagus, peas, white asparagus truffles and sweet garlic custard The casual kitchen bar is the perfect place for lunch, served by the dish from produce sourced from local markets, artisan producers and organic farms (as with all the dishes). Expect starters such as foie gras (Jerusalem artichoke and lemon chicken tree with rosemary streusel and leaves) and for mains delicious pan-seared duck breast with (cashew nut and turnip pure, mineola and jasmine glacage). Desserts are heavenly with frozen banana and elderflowers in tempura batter drizzled with elderflower honey or the coconut snowball with coffee and orange granite. The Test Kitchen is a sensory adventure and fine dining experience in the heart of Woodstock. Bookings are essential!

Located in Observatory, Sticky Fingers proffers ribs, burgers, light meals, grills and international flavours in a contemporary and relaxed ambiance. Indulge in all you can eat, with your fingers, washed down by a cool beer at Sticky Fingers in Station Road, Observatory.

A theatrical display compliments the dining experience as the palate moves from one scene to the next, sampling a delicious array of starters, mains then desert. Drenched in atmosphere and warm bohemian touches, Diva Caffee Ristorante invites lingering lunches and lazy dinners infused with romantic Italian flavour. Dine at tables draped in red rosebud table clothes softened by delicate lighting or the European patio enjoying thin-based pizzas and mouthwatering pastas.

As with all Mexican eateries, it’s all about sizzling palates, frozen margaritas and fiery tequilas, enjoyed in an authentic and vibey setting. The menu boasts generous portions and a wide variety of choice, with option of heat levels tailored to suit your palate. Visit Pancho’s for great Mexican food and ice-cold margaritas in Observatory.

Situated in the heart of bustling Observatory, the newly refurbished Obz Café is the perfect place to experience the urban vibe and have a great meal. With a New York-type feel, restaurant décor is upmarket, yet relaxed. Exposed brick work and red and white check tablecloths add to the bistro’s ambience, while friendly staff and a terrific vibe all make for a great dining experience. For those preferring to dine al fresco, there is also sidewalk seating and an outside courtyard area. The menu is uncomplicated and caters to all tastes. Especially recommended is the wing rib steak, 500g of pure pleasure on a bone! The porcini mushroom pasta is also highly recommended, as well as the prawn and cannellini bean starter, bursting with all kinds of delicious flavors. Our thin crust pizzas are very popular and some have called our burgers ‘the best in town!’ Wheat and gluten free pastas and pizzas are also available. In the day time a deli menu is on offer, serving up tasty sandwiches on their in-house baked breads. Try the renowned Monster Sandwich – a triple decker of corned beef, pastrami and salad on rye. Restaurant owner Gavin Hagger is no newcomer to the industry, having put legendary Durban hotspot Joe Kool’s on the gastronomic map. It’s the perfect spot for a casual business lunch or dinner, birthday party, romantic dinner or long boozy Sunday lunch. A place to cater for all seasons, the wood burning pizza oven ensures it’s always warm and cozy on those winter days and nights and air conditioning unit keeps it cool in the summer. The venue also has free Wi-Fi. Experienced bar staff make great coffees and cocktails and an adjoining bar and theatre can make for a whole night of entertainment!

Mimi is a family run business that offers an extensive menu and early bird breakfasts, cooked to perfection with a nice cup of coffee, enjoyed at leisure before work. A reputable haven for many locals who visit to entice their senses with the delights on offer and expertly prepared coffee by trained barista in a cosy and relaxed setting.

Grab your friends and head straight to A Touch of Madness for a tasty meal and a great bottle of wine. This unique restaurant in 'Obs' offers a blend of South African Fusion with a little madness. It caters for most tastes with falafal dinners and filled butternuts to delicious beef and venison steaks. On Monday evenings you can listen to Off The Wall poetry readings from 8pm. Thursday nights are Irish music sessions from 9pm and every alternate Sunday night at 8pm you can hear the tunes of Blacksmith, a Bluegrass band. Open 7 days a week from 12 noon until late (Monday to Saturday) and 5pm until late on Sunday.

Located in Observatory, Mango Ginger’s philosophy on food is about health, nutrition and flavour. Enjoy intimate and professional baked goods, wheat free organic pies, wholesome breakfasts and lunches that change daily. For lunch try the Potato Rosti with smoked salmon, herbed cream cheese and salad, Parmesan Chicken Strips on crostini with a cooked tomato salsa, pesto and garnished with rocket and olives. For wheat intolerance diners, try the Wheat Free Crepes filled with lemon, artichoke chicken and garnished with freshly blanched asparagus. Winter warms the palate with hearty Lamb, Almond and Ginger Casserole with a side serving of short-grain organic brown rice. Mango Ginger takes care of all palates and caters for all appetites that enjoy healthy, hearty and nutritious food.