Cape Town Restaurants

Located in Greenways five start boutique hotel, Ashtons restaurant offers innovative dining in beautiful cosy wood panelled dining room or al-fresco on the veranda overlooking elegantly manicured gardens. Serving only the freshest South African ingredients from the stylish and internationally standard kitchen, Ashtons revitalises the fine dining experience with affordable prices, while retaining the elegant allure of five star boutique dining.

Enjoy a fine dining experience to remember at Ashton’s restaurant at Greeways Hotel.This decadent restaurant offers a tranquil and relaxing space to forget the stresses of the day and savour sumptuous cuisine as you’re pampered with impeccable service.On warm days, diners may sit outside on the spacious terrace whilst looking out over pretty gardens. When the weather is colder, the wood-panelled dining room provides a warm and inviting venue for luxurious dining.With a menu incorporating the freshest and finest ingredients in a superb selection of creative dishes, a trip to Ashton’s at Greenways Hotel will be one to repeat!

Experience wonderful fine dining in a superbly relaxed atmosphere at Aubergine. A well-planned menu proffering continental cuisine with an Asian twist here provides wonderful options to suit every palate. Prepared with skill and care, the creations are prepared using only the freshest South African produce. Game and seafood are particularly popular, as are the vegetarian dishes for the non-meat eaters. A vast wine list provides options for a perfect accompaniment for every meal. As well as local wines from many regions spanning South Africa, there are also international options. A warm and welcoming atmosphere ensures a satisfying dining experience to remember.

Exuding a contemporary and relaxed ambiance soothed by easy listening music and beautiful sunsets, Azure Restaurant caters with decadence and fine dining fusion cuisine. The international menu proudly influences South African flavours, with reputation as one of the first restaurants to introduce fnybos cooking (use of natural wild vegetation). Dine alfresco for a magical and breathtaking dinner sampling the finest cuisine such as signature dishes - 12A Roast Duck or the Biltong and Peppadew Tart served with cucumber ribbon salad. Soak up the colourful sunset over a bottle of wine and delightfully sweet dessert of fynbos honey bavarois or Bea's baked cheesecake. Alongside alfresco dining, Azure offers a unique dinner and movie nights featuring recent and classic movies in the hotel’s private cinema. For a night of indulgence, try their five course dinners, complete with all the trimmings and wine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinners, Azure Restaurant proffers indulgence with a view in luxurious surrounds.

Perfection is the name of the game at one of Cape Town’s hottest dining venues.Situated close to the V&A Waterfront in a stunning 100 year-old red brick building with contemporary interior decor, Beluga is undoubtedly one of Cape Town’s favoured hot spots.Innovative ingredient combinations and inspiring flavours in generous quantities make for a superbly satisfying meal.Impeccable service enhances the dining experience even further.A suspended wine cellar offers diners the perfect accompaniment to their carefully selected dishes. A fantastic cocktail bar features a wide selection of exciting drinks, and a warm and welcoming cafe section with an enclosed courtyard offers coffee and light meals.With exquisite food, superb service and a fantastic choice of wines and cocktails, your experience at Beluga will be one to remember and repeat!

Cape Town’s newest hotspot, Blonde, sister restaurant to Beluga and Sevruga is no doubt one of the most popular restaurants in Cape Town. Open evenings only seating 120 guests, Blonde caters for fine dining with a small a la Carte menu offering seasonal delights. The interior is pampered, lavish and ultra plush. From the seductive interior of the bar and lounge, the couches covered in rich fabrics, the gorgeous wooden floors and high ceilings to the crisp white linen, designer chairs, beautiful staircase and romantic balcony. Blonde entices and captivates in every way.

Boasting great views of False Bay, Steenberg Mountains and the vineyards, Catharina’s Restaurant follows through with breathtaking surrounds evident in the rich and sophisticated interior. The décor speaks global with a twist of African charm blended and inspired by local talent and raw materials wrapped in earthy rich colours. Expect contemporary South African cuisine with a touch of sophistication and an award winning wine list. Sunday’s soothes the palate with fantastic fare and live Jazz. Catharina’s Restaurant is an unforgettable dining experience situated on one of the Capes oldest farms, awarded with the American Express Platinum Award 2009 and Diners Club Award Excellence Wine list 2008.

Located along upper Long Street, this Spanish inspired restaurant exudes a warm welcoming ambiance set with warm brick walls, soft lighting and religious icons that adorn the walls. Tapas is the order of the day, enjoyed in perfectly sized portions try the octopus, mussel, clam and tortilla tapas or the grilled oysters drenched with olive oil and garlic, or the rabbit stew complimented by a glass of sangria, concluded by saffron ice cream for dessert. The clever décor and stylish interior, including delicious tapas makes Ultima Tapa the ideal place for dinner indulgence.

Fantastic contemporary cuisine awaits you at this superb venue in Cape Town’s bustling CBD. Set within an intriguing old building, the restaurant has multiple dining rooms as well as a wine cellar for a more romantic setting for two and a courtyard for al fresco dining. Priding itself on consistently good food and superior service, Five Flies offers a varied menu of delectable contemporary dishes, created by a talented and dedicated team. Take some time out of the rat race for this popular Cape Town venue.

Famous for scrumptious lunches and dinners and a cosmopolitan ambiance, Harvey’s at Winchester Mansions is the perfect setting for lunch or dinner. Located along the Sea Point promenade, this stylish restaurant graces the palate with sophisticated combinations and fresh local ingredients. Uninterrupted views of the Atlantic, beautiful ambiance, harmonious décor and informal feel sets the mood for discerning diners who enjoy style and laid back vibrancy in the elegant surrounds of Winchester Mansions.

Kitima is a relatively new addition to Hout Bay cuisine, but has been a huge success from the day it opened. Located in the historic Kronendal premises, the restaurant has been designed with its Thai / Asian theme in mind, but managed to keep the original aesthetic of the building intact. The menu is amazing (you shouldn't miss the dim sum), the cocktail list very impressive and service and attention to detail are of a high standard. There is a great lounge where you may drink cocktails or arrival, or linger a while and order from the starter menu, and the recently opened Raya lounge caters for smart events.On Sunday afternoons a very reasonable buffet is offered.This is an upmarket establishment and prices are in line with that, but well worth it.  It's very popular, so book at least a week in advance.

Upon entering the Planet Restaurant, the shimmering crystal studded entrance lights the way with finely woven galaxies at your feet at one of Cape Town’s newest hotspots. Located within the historic Mount Nelson Hotel, this fine dining setting takes the palate on a gastronomic voyage through the degustation menu. The menu captures smoked Crocodile, Namibian Red Crab, Rooibos cured Ostrich and Springbok dishes alongside silky soft egg with cured ham, mature cheddar and a Pinotage reduction. If you find it hard to decide, start with three different kinds of smoked salmon trout: confit, tartare, and parfait. Mains could be the succulently flame-grilled beef fillet with sautéed exotic mushrooms; mussels and calamari with pea risotto; or pasture-reared chicken with curried barley. Conclude the meal with a decadent macadamia nut tart served with brandied peach and vanilla ice cream. Planet Restaurant in Mount Nelson Hotel provides an unforgettable dining experience not to be missed.

Experience the finer things in life at an exceptional and unique restaurant. Situated within the newly restyled Pavillion, Pure exudes a chic ambience with a refined decor of creams and whites. The Tasting and A la Carte menus are spectacular and constantly being changed and developed to keep the offerings contemporary and exciting. Pure Restaurant and Bar goes that extra mile to give diners everything they need for a truly decadent dining experience.

An exciting menu that changes on a daily basis and superb attention to detail are just two reasons as to why Savoy Cabbage must be visited!A focus on hearty, meaty dishes ensures the carnivores are happy, however, the vegetarians haven’t been left out of the loop and have their choice of some sumptuous non-meat options. A superb wine list matches the cuisine perfectly.Set in an old restored building, full of character, the atmosphere is bustling yet tranquil and makes for a brilliant dining experience.

Sevruga has become one of Cape Town’s most renowned restaurants. Famous for its sophistication and elegance, the ethos behind Sevrugs is to offer patrons the best possible raw ingredients combined with awesome professional and creative suppliers, as well as craftsmen, to create a truly amazing experience. With over 200 of the finest South African wines to choose from and a sophisticated menu, patrons are spoilt for choice. On offer is the finest caviar and oysters, as well as the freshest fare from the sea; all meals are expertly prepared by some of Cape Town’s finest chefs, and the sushi bar is overseen by Alan Huang, considered to be the best in his field. Diners can choose from elaborately prepared meals to sushi, from meat dishes to seafood, as well as being able to opt for lighter meals, salads and a range of freshly prepared sushi. The chef’s specialities include Kingklip and Langoustine with tarragon butter, pomme neuf and a lemon beurre blanc sauce and the Wharf Fillet, which consists of fillet and a crayfish tail with a garlic and lemon velouté. The flavours are strong, but the ingredients are simple and perfectly matched. Sevruga is fast becoming the word in fine dining at the V & A Waterfront.

For the best in contemporary global cuisine at one of Cape Town’s must scenic venues, The Atlantic Grill at The Table Bay is the place to be. Set right at the water’s edge, this upmarket restaurant offers superb cuisine created by the skilled and dedicated team. Only the best ingredients are used, guaranteeing diners a meal full of delectable flavours. A walk-in wine cellar offers a wonderful selection of the best local wines. A truly satisfying dining experience awaits you at The Atlantic Grill.

Upon arrival, the bustling dinner ambiance pays tribute to the finest quality beef aged and matures for 10-21 days. The interior caters for intimate and festive dining experiences, whether it is lunch or dinner, smoking or non-smoking. The menu is all about steak and proffers some delicious choices such as Blockman's Fillet with creamed Feta, Biltong powder, crushed black pepper and bacon strips. The main attraction is the succulent Carpetbagger fillet layered with a combination of fresh mussels, bacon and snails smothered with a creamy garlic sauce. Enjoy a fine glass of wine from the impressive selection of local and international flavours while admiring the vineyard collections stacked against face brick walls.

Succulent steak and sumptuous seafood are the order of the day at this upmarket grill house in trendy Camps Bay.Delicious gourmet burgers and tender cuts of the best quality meat make up just a couple of the offerings at this charming and quirky spot. Choose from a vast array of wines on offer and enjoy attentive, friendly service.A wonderful ambience throughout, a visit to The Kove will be one to remember!

This mid 19th centaury mansion, steeped in history and National Cape Monument status rests in Gardens, behind the historic Mount Nelson Hotel. Fine dining is the order of the day, at the only venue in the world where you can enjoy cuisine excellence in the company of four Nobel Peace Prize Laureates commissioned oil portraits, hung on the historical walls. Discover a rare dining experience, steeped in history and breathtaking surrounds at The Laureate at Leinster Hall.

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 on the 19th floor of the Westin Grand, with sweeping views of Table Mountain, Longstreet and V&A waterfront, Westin Executive Club offer internationally renowned chefs and a grand fine dining atmosphere. The contrasting architecture blends effortlessly with the minimalist setting and scenic vistas creating a harmonious balance enjoyed alongside excellent contemporary cuisine. Large floor to ceiling glass walls create a subtle and stylish setting dressed in white china and plenty light and air. The menu pampers with modern and contemporary flavours, infused with a twist of African influences and sweeping views, making Westin Executive Club a place where discerning palates meet internationally renowned chefs.

Formerly the owners of Perusia, which had a long running success in the Northern suburbs, Adriano and Roberto Pietrella have taken their extensive food and service knowledge and combined it with their rich and colourful Italian roots to create the ultimate dining experience. Situated in the trendy up-and-coming Tyger Waterfont, Zibaldone offers a menu which strikes the perfect balance between traditional, wholesome and often rustic Italian fare with a contemporary yet approachable slant. The owners express typical family dedication by being in tune with what their loyal patrons have come to expect over the years - delicious and uncomplicated food set against a soothing yet sophisticated atmosphere. The menu lends itself to pastas, fish, veal, steaks, poultry and seasonal specials, not to mention the delectable, visually pleasing desserts. Old favourites include the Veal Saltimbocca, Ossobuco and Spaghetti Gamberi as well as new gems which are fast becoming staples such as the Tagliata and the hearty Lamb Shank Tortelloni and many more you would be enticed to discover.