De Waterkant Restaurants

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.

Not all coffees are created equal. The streets are overflowing with watery brew; and this taste-bud nightmare continues to exist because good people remain silent.No longer! This travesty of coffee justice ends right here with this institution.At Truth. the bitter horror of the over-roasted bean is avoided, the coarse grind is banished and poor preparation is shunned.Say no to mediocrity!Experience coffee as a religion.

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 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.

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.

Set on Rose Street in the colourful Bo-Kaap, Haas Coffee Collective brings you 100% Arabian coffee, ground and roasted in the daddy of coffee roasting machines hailed from Germany. Custom crockery, quirky décor and a collection of local artwork filled to the brim keeps the eye occupied and inspired while light snacks and treats, and the rarest coffees wrap the palate in pure decadence. The menu proffers delights such as smoked Gypsy ham on ciabatta, ciabatta with cheese and vegetables and wonderful looking muffins and croissants to tempt the waistline. Bunny shaped biscotti compliments a cup of ultra smooth cappuccino enjoyed at bare wooden tables and chairs. The wooden counter bar matches the floor and sets off a perfect balance exposed by the wooden beams. Realistic looking insects add humour and disbelief shaped into the moulds of custom crockery, which favours this coffee shop’s attitude and flare as one of the most interesting places to enjoy a cuppa in Cape Town.