De Waterkant Restaurants

Located along Somerset Road in Green Point, Beefcakes is friendly, fun and on the ball. The décor uplifts with colour and flamboyant attitude starting with pink Flamingo wallpaper, disco balls, feathers and a pimped pink piano patiently waiting on the next performance. Step back in time and discover food that brims with fun, simplicity and indulgent pleasure with wildly entertaining and 50’s fun American burger bar ambiance. The tongue in cheek menu twists and teases with burgers of all shapes and tastes and flavours even offering a ‘build your own burger’ to eager patrons. Take delight in burgers such as Buffy the Hamburger Slayer’ - a gooey mound of bacon, cheddar and beef or the chili string of the Willy Burger. Tables host perfect burgers, well priced wines and cocktails and infectious fun all topped by sequined cowboy hats and live entertainment nights such as ‘Drag Queen, Thursdays’, and ‘Bitchy Bingo, Tuesdays.’

Experience the best cuisine that Turkey has to offer at Anatoli. Be greeted warmly by attentive staff and seated in an intriguing Victorian warehouse, built in 1904. Freshly baked flat breads accompany traditional meze, presented in equally traditional oversized trays. The knowledgeable waiters will enthusiastically take diners through all of the meze available. There is something to suit every palate at Anatoli due to the variety that characterises Turkish cuisine. Experience a memorable culinary journey through Turkey care of Anatoli at Green Point.

Leaf Sushi, located along Hospital Street is a grand dining experience set over 3 dining choices. If you enjoy the fresh openness and lovely views of alfresco dining, savour a cocktail on the terrace scattered with tables and chairs, and a handy rain cover for less perfect weather. Downstairs sees sushi in the making as the sushi bar hosts an orchestral performance in perfect view of diners paired with relaxed music. For a grand dining experience dine upstairs enjoyed by pleasant views and delightful morsels of sushi for a more secluded experience. Whether you seek a relaxed evening, or a night of mystery and magic, Leaf Sushi seduces with lovely views and exotic Asian cuisine.

The playful menu blends tastes from Africa in an eclectic and modern fashion, brightly contrasted by the stark and sleek interior. Expect white linen tables, elegantly dressed complimented by Philippe Stark Louis Ghost Chairs and clean lined setting that refreshes the senses.

A wine bar with a twist, expect a fusion of Italian food with a South African twist. Comfy leather chairs and low tables lit by candles make perfection location for conversation and light meals. Rich velvety walls and ambient lighting soften the mood as plates of delicious antipasti and Italian food drift onto your table. Enjoy a bottle of artisan wine while indulging in light conversation and mouth-watering dishes.

Reputed as one of the oldest pubs around, Fireman’s Arms is the place to hangout during big sporting events. A bustling vibe and familier faces makes this place a haven for locals and boasts a fireman’s pole which tempts over indulged drinkers to climb to the top and sign the ceiling. The menu offers the usual suspects like bangers ’n’ mash and fish ’n’ chips and some surprising hearty meals such as slow-cooked fare pork neck or oxtail and thin-based pizzas. Located on the corner of Buitengracht Street, Fireman’s Arms proffers hearty pub grub, beer on tap and bustling sports ambiance.

Flanked by a 20 liter salt water fish tank, Aqua sets the mood with pleasant alfresco dining serving old favourites like calamari and haloumi to popular Mediterranean platters brimming with dolmades, pita, haloumi, meatballs and many more. Share a platter sample a mixture of calamari, line fish, mussels with a creamy sauce and lemon grilled prawns For the meat lovers, try the sizzling the Lamb Cutlets served with pita bread, tzatziki, fries and salad rounding of your Greek experience with a traditional dessert Ekmek - baked phyllo pastry topped with custard and finished with a sweetened cream, roasted almonds and a cherry.

This tequila-dominated retreat caters for fiery palates using only traditional Mexican ingredients that transcend the palate on a journey through Mexico. The menu spills authentic cuisine roughly translated and favour authentic corn tortillas and dishes best enjoyed with Tequila. The owner occasionally delights patrons with singing and guitar as flickering candles silhouette Mexican crosses, Sombreros and rust coloured walls. The open plan kitchen buzzes with aromas and tantalizing dishes such as nachos, coiled tortillas, tacos, tampiquena (barbecued meat with red rice, beans, guacamole) and tortillas (either handmade with corn or flour) accompanied by barbecued meat, guacamole, mozzarella, onion and coriander. Reputed for the best margaritas in town, freshly prepared meals and endless tequila, San Julian offers an authentic Mexican welcome.

Chef Ristorante Italiano proffers classic Italian cuisine with care and integrity. Dishes are thoughtfully prepared tossed and created with beautiful flavours and fresh local produce. Try the zingy calamari tagliolini heaped with rocket and baby tomatoes and dreamy homemade tiramisu! The ambiance calls for a quite, intimate and relaxed dining experience, soothed further by the gentle Opera flowing through the background. Enjoy a sophisticated and romantic candlelit dinner, in private intimacy at Chef Ristorante Italiano.

Located at the bustling V&A Waterfront, set over three floors, with each room capturing a unique mood and tempo, Trinity is a breathtaking venue that must be seen. With choice of three dining options and various cocktail, shooter and private bars, upon arrival Trinity Cafe welcomes with a pipe organ that ascends through three levels, making focal conversation while ordering light lunches, burgers and New York style thin crust pizzas. On the second level, Trinity Grill pampers with sumptuous seafood, specialty steaks and heavenly deserts using the finest ingredients and local produce. The décor follows through with steal fronted marble countertops, warm Oregon pine flooring and striking patchwork bench stitched together in palates of pink and mauve. Sip a colourful cocktail before ordering a meal or make your dining experience extra unique dining on the private dining cube area. Finally, the third level envelops the senses with a truly Asian menu and intimate surrounds and a members only Salon Prive’. Light and dramatic, the large airport style windows offer direct views of the function room and grill café. The menu proffers sushi, combos and platters, making it ideal for festive social gatherings that can be explored over three levels and enjoyed with utter decadence. Expect variety and decadent opulence for a totally unique dining experience.

An elegant mix of classic Italian appeal and eye-catching interior sets the tone for indulgence on signature pizzas such as the sublime square pizza. Exuding warmth and charm, as many Italian eateries do, Bravado! goes a little further teasing the senses with a mix of urban shabby chic and old school Italian.

Take a weird and wonderful trip into a fantasy dining experience that you won’t forget!Walk through the velvet drapes and enter a plush dining area with luxurious red velvet chairs and booths surrounded with mirrors. Interact with the resident penguin, the stilt walkers and carnival ladies as they roam and mingle their way through the tables, ensuring that patrons are happy and well tended to.The tickets, purchased up front, include a sumptuous three course meal, typically with a choice between meat, fish and vegetarian, and a complementary drink, all enjoyed whilst being thoroughly entertained by both local and international acts. Sultry singers, hula hoop fire dancers, energetic tap dancers and aerial scarf comedy shows are just some of the delights on stage throughout the four-act evening. There are hats and masks available as well as glittery face painting.The service is impeccable and the atmosphere is electric at this one of a kind, must-try venue in Cape Town’s bustling city centre!

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!

Located along Waterkant Street, Keenwa invites exploration and relaxation in a low-key setting. Experience flavours from the country characterized by fresh, light and easy-to-eat flavours. For a starter try the ceviche – fish marinated in limejuice, sprinkled with chillies, prawns and passion fruit, or warm your palate with baby potatoes with a creamy feta and chilli sauce. Mains feature succulent beef schnitzel with fried banana on a bed of beans and rice topped with a fried egg or Quinoa (pronounced keenwa) salads. For something sweet, try alfajores, a very sweet shortbread biscuit filled with manjar blanco (a milky caramel). Experience the Americas at Keenwa in the City Bowl.

Located along Castle Street, Shoga’s comfy couches, long bar and unique city view make it the ideal place for languid cocktails and tantalising fusion dishes. Bare brick walls, chic interior and lofty wine bar ambiance set the mood in relaxed armchairs as generous portions and a comprehensive wine list take centre stage. Enjoy a colourful cocktail at the long bar or soothing nightcap, or relax on the comfy couches looking out onto the bustling crowds enjoying a glass of wine. The menu fuses flavours from Africa and Thailand, touching on contemporary and blending it all together in bistro fusion frenzy. Think sweet chilli, lime, wasabi, fruity and salty flavours for tapas shared between friends or as a starter. Main courses extend the Asian theme with coconut prawns or crispy duck and even hearty lamb shank too tandoori dishes. 
 Relaxed and informal Shoga wets the palate with starters such as the Duck Spring Rolls served with Hoison Dipping Sauce, or Prawn Skewers with Basil and Chilli. For main course try the Norwegian Salmon with Pesto Crust, Lentils and Mash concluded by the silky smooth Creme Brulee. Shoga caters for all palates and moods, blending variety, flavour and textures into a sensory orchestra perfect for dinner.

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.

Beautifully stylish, Café Max entices with mouth-watering home cooked meals using the freshest ingredients complimented by a small-handpicked cocktail list and classic wine list suitable for all palates and pockets. The interior is refined, contrasted by traditional black and white marble tiles and splash here and there of silver and pink. Dine within the calming interior or enjoy the charming alfresco setting on the lavender lined terrace.

Hemelhuijs Restaurant oozes charm and tradition, inspired from picturesque Dutch heritage. Roughly translated, Hemelhuijs means ‘House of Joy”, and this meaning lends itself throughout the charm, décor and overall dining experience. The interior perfectly balanced by a spread of decadent home ware, modern Zen furniture works seamlessly complimenting a perfect day out shopping and indulging. Tables spill out onto walkways, bending at the whim of indulgent faces scanning the A3 menu offering all day breakfasts, and tantalizing lunches. For breakfast/brunch order fruit and yoghurt, poached eggs, prosciutto, artichoke and hollandaise sauce, scrambled egg, salmon and toasted apple cake and omelet with a maple syrup glaze, bacon, figs and goat’s cheese! A salad such as marzipan and dried apricot layered with roasted chicken is a definite must or the slow roasted lamb ribs and the Hemelhuijs burger topped with creamed mushrooms and poached egg. Classic modern touches, therapeutic shopping and mouth-watering cuisine make this daytime eatery one for your foodie calendar.