Diep River Restaurants

Since 1997 Tango’s has earned its great reputation both in the local community and further abroad. Known for the widest and variety of fresh fish daily, finest South African beef, and excellent calamari dishes. It has a warm Latin ambiance and ample secure parking. Fully licensed, Tangos still welcomes you to bring an old or new favourite wine or champagne. There is no corkage fee. GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY!!!

The interior is small and cosy, noted as the longest trading restaurant in Plumstead. Expect top quality fresh ingredients, matured meat, and fresh fish that arrives daily, all served with the freshest home cooked vegetables. Try the pepper fillet, seafood platter, Bombay tiger prawns and the seafood soup. Kiddies are taken care of with a delicious kiddies menu. Visit La Grotto Seafood and Grill in Plumstead for authentic bistro tastes.

This traditional steak house with its cosy setting and pub style atmosphere serves wood-fired thin crust pizzas and fresh fish brought in on daily basis alongside their mouth-watering steaks. With cosy dining indoors or outside overlooking the park, patrons can relax and enjoy and casual setting where families with small children can enjoy dining on the veranda with a relaxed meal while their kids play on the merry-go-round and swings. Louis on the Block’s In-by-six-out-by-eight early diners menu ensures those with a hungry appetite satisfy their hunger with pizzas, steak, chicken schnitzel or calamari for a mere R45. The wine is comprehensive suiting all palates with a more distinct speciality wine list on offer for those with discerning palates. Families are welcomed and well catered for. Kids have variety and choice from the kiddies menu including a large range of drinks and shakes at hand.

Located in Meadowridge, Rock Sushi Thai tantalizes the palate with Thai, Asian, seafood and sushi that are delicious, healthy and visually spectacular. Beautifully fresh fish is molded and seasoned to perfection, served with perfectly seasoned steamed rice, piquant ginger and fiery wasabi. The Thai menu refreshes the palate with clean, fresh flavours, using beautiful fragrant ingredients in sumptuous stir-fries and decadent curries. Soak up the relaxed surrounds sipping a glass of wine, the finest food the East has to offer, all freshly prepared by hand.

Tucked away in a tranquil garden, High Tea is one of those hidden gems only the locals talk about and try to keep secret. This special coffee shop enchants with vibey people, relaxed atmosphere and rustic charm. The endless buffet of heavenly bakes and lingering aroma of sinful pleasures wet the appetite alongside interesting goodies for sale. Warm and inviting, diners soak up the pleasant surrounds churning over the days events and sampling delights from the daily lunch menu brimming with delicious choices. Try the world famous chicken pie, or hearty winter soups, tasty tarts and assortment of summer wraps, salads and toasted sarmies. Nestled on the border of Constantia berg and Wynbos, High Tea is worth the trip for non-locals, just to savour the pleasant surrounds and heavenly delights.

A contemporary oasis, soothed by giant fish tanks, low hung bamboo lights and ambient lighting. The menu takes a journey through Asia, starting with Sushi, seafood and traditional fare and the wine list compliments with good and interesting selections. Wasabi is easy located in the Constantia Shopping Centre.

For superb Thai food prepared by skilful chefs in a wonderfully convivial atmosphere, try Chai-yo.Aromatic spices create delicious, flavoursome dishes like the classic Tom Yum soup and the ever popular pad Thai. Each dish comes with a warning as to just how hot they are so diners can find their perfect level.A casual, laid back feel ensures that diners are put completely at ease while enjoying the delicious offerings from the well-planned menu. The decor is simple and uncomplicated, allowing the sumptuous food to take centre-stage.With knowledgeable staff to help diners with their selections, which is particularly helpful to those who are new to Thai cusine, Chai-Yo is the place to be for a brilliant culinary trip to the land of smiles!

Café Dutch is a modern bistro café offering traditional and modern Dutch delights. Located in Wynberg in a converted Victorian building boasting an upmarket feel dressed in stark white tables and chairs set against warm charcoal walls. The menu encourages lingering sampling homemade crumbed organic beef kroketten served on rye bread and winter rich pea soup with smoked sausage. Then there is the tasty nasi goreng with Indonesian chilli and spices, chicken satay, homemade peanut sauce and prawn crackers. Diners can enjoy non-traditional highlights, such as wild mushroom tart with rocket and Parmesan shavings, or salmon fishcakes with dill mustard sauce rounded off by a simply sinful bittersweet dark chocolate dessert with orange curd, served in a coffee cup.

Nestled within the cosy Chelsea Village, Dutch Restaurant delights the palate with delicious bistro fare and continental cuisine. The menu takes the palate on a journey through the Netherlands offering a myriad of choices from secret Dutch recipes. Try the homemade crumbed organic beef kroketten on rye bread and the rich pea soup with smoked sausage. The fresh, uncomplicated ambiance works well with the Kartel Ghost chairs and tables, contrasted by charcoal walls and black and white photographs brightened with splashes of orange. The Dutch Restaurant is an intimate and authentic eatery in the cosy Chelsea Village.

Orchid Café meets shopping and leisurely conversation tucked away inside the Homework clothing store. Scrubbed kitchen tables, sparking chandeliers, French grey café chairs and pink candy striped cushions against brick face walls set the stage for a home-style dining experience with a touch of elegance. The small seasonal menu prompts free-range and organic produce, all locally sourced and blended to create mouth-watering creations such as muffins baked in terracotta pots to French toast made fresh bouncy white bread and fluffy all-day omelettes. Indulge in baked cakes, tarts and buns, all home made including luscious carrot cakes, vanilla bean biscuits, baked cheesecake, baby almond pear tarts, cream cheese cupcakes, lemon meringue tartlets and fresh buttermilk scones served with whipped cream and real strawberry jam. Orchid Café is a charming, unique and feminine eatery, blessed with simple food and ‘home-away-from-home’ setting. Perfect for an indulgent day out.

'Peddlars' is a favorite watering hole with many locals and tourists alike. It's always buzzing and has a wonderful garden area which is usually packed in the summer. The restaurant has recently been refurbished and reopened without loosing any of it's unique character. Throughout the winter months there is always a hearty fire to ensure that the restaurant is warm and cosy, whilst diners enjoy one of their well known signature dishes.

The lush interior exudes an energetic yet comfortable ambiance welcomed by a warming atmosphere in a light and breezy space. The signature menu immerses the palate in a French Colonial feel proffering delights such as French onion soup and classic Crayfish sandwich. Using only the freshest ingredients created with international flair, tashas provides a delightful setting for breakfast or lunch and a fresh spin on traditional coffee shop experience.

The lingering aroma of authentic dishes from North and South India wet the appetite as diners peruse the menu brimming with specialties from rogan josh, mughlai lamb and chicken tikka from the north to spicy Madras seafood curries and biryani from the south. Start with kebabs and spicy pakora pastries mopping up delicious sauce with warm buttery naan bread. Vegetarians are well catered for with dhal, paneer and chana masala dishes. Cool the palate with a traditional fruit flavoured yogurt drink for a taste of pure India at Bibi’s Kitchen in Wynberg.

Relax in true Caribbean style, sipping Pina Coladas while savouring delectable starters of Coco Loco Hoppin' Jons (Jalapeno chillies stuffed with feta, crumbed and deep-fried) enjoying the laid back vibe tropical atmosphere. With a large garden and cosy restaurant, Banana Jam Café serves authentic Caribbean tastes lit by a roaring fire and enchanting night-lights while dining outside. With Jamican BBQ’s in the summer and a buzzing atmosphere, patrons can enjoy fast service with friendly attentive staff. Rated by locals as the best Banana Jam burgers in town with the largest rum collection in the country; Banana Jam Café is your suburban island escape to the breezy shores of the Caribbean.

Perfectly situated opposite the Blue Route Mall in Tokai, Italian Kitchen Trattoria Café offers rustic dining with minimalist décor. Warmed by rich wooden tables and contrasting walls with rustic exposed beams, this Italian kitchen exudes a homely and welcoming atmosphere. Known for their Wild Porcini Mushroom Risotto and warming fusion of slow roasted pork neck and lamb shank their secret lies in the slow lingering process of cooking delectable cuts of meat in the open wood oven. Emphasising taste and quality, slow roasted dishes are savoured falling off the bone with a medium weight spicy Shiraz to compliment the aromatic notes of sweetness. Daily specials grace the blackboards with a large variety of irresistible wines perfectly partnered to compliment the warming flavours and aroma. With excellent service and value for money, Italian Kitchen Trattoria Cafe offers relaxed dining with culinary genius Garth known for his amazing sense of taste.

Savour the delicious array of classic and contemporary French cuisine at Pastis. Nestled in Groot Constantia of the Constantia Valley, Pastis is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a scrumptious meal and a glass of wine.Decorated in 1920's Art Nouveau, brasserie style and bedecked with vintage French posters and traditional gingham tablecloths, the Pastis dining room is comfortable and inviting. Wooden French doors open out onto a lavender lined garden patio where you can enjoy café culture while soaking in the sunshine. The mouth-watering French menu, relaxed atmosphere and friendly service will make you feel at home. Relax while your children are kept busy with their special children’s activity box.Watch the big game or challenge your friends to a game of chess in the bar. Complete with a fireplace, the bar area is ideal for romantic winter evenings with a glass of wine selected from the Cape vineyards. Or indulge in the flavours of France, by trying one of the imported French wines and champagne.Need to know? Open seven days a week from 08:30am until late.

Ashton's Restaurant offers fine dining cuisine in an elegant and relaxing environment. Whether you choose to dine Al Fresco on the terrace overlooking beautifully manicured gardens or prefer the cosy setting of their wood panelled dining room, Ashton's menu promises to deliver the freshest South African ingredients in an array of innovative dishes and award winning wine list. Ashton's is all about the dining experience and guests are encouraged to relax in the cigar library for a pre-dinner drink or nightcap to enjoy their collection of single malt whiskeys and fine cigars. Need to know? Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ashton's is also available for intimate dinner parties and private functions, or simply stop by for a leisurely afternoon tea. Children are most welcome.

Located in the leafy Southern suburbs of Kenilworth in a house built in the late 18 hundreds, Bardelli’s best-kept secret lies in their great quality food served in generous portions and fantastic value for money. Sourcing only the finest local products and imported ingredients with award winning pizza, fresh salads, calamari and fillet options, Bardelli caters for simple and complex palates with ease and passion Italians are so renowned for. Upon arrival, delight your senses with the smell of hearty pasta and thin crust pizzas lingering in the wood-fired oven touched by the subtle sounds of Italian café style music in the background. Tables chequered in red and white warmed by flickering candle lights make for a cosy and intimate dining experience with cooling wooden tables and chairs enhanced by the mysterious memorabilia of old Italy. This small family friendly restaurant offers a relaxed atmosphere and comprehensive menu with a well-priced wine list and delectable choices of local and international deserts.

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!

Set amidst the beauty of Constantia Valley, flanked by views of Table Mountain and neighbouring historic Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. The Conservatory boasts nine acres of renowned gardens and vineyards and a stylish restaurant complimented by a historic cellar. The restaurant itself wraps around a 300-year old Oak Tree and boasts a lovely fresh look and old historic feel. Dishes remain classical with a modern twist on local produce, integrated perfectly with the chosen wine from the award winning wine list. Dine indoors with on the terrace at this lovely restaurant in Constantia.