District Six Restaurants

Everything from good food to the love of art beacons those who visit 38 Special in City Bowl. Housed in one of the oldest building in the CBD, diners enjoy the laid back and relaxed setting savouring culinary masterpieces and exploring resident artwork on display. The character still exudes and holds true boasting original facades and wooden flooring, lovingly decorated to compliment the international menu. 38 Special holds something special for those who visit, a truly memorable dining experience.

The continental atmosphere remains informally decorated, exuding a warm and cosy taverna ambiance. Beautiful views of Table Mountain compliment the extensive menu brimming with choice and tempting deserts. Try the fresh line fish or other seafood specials. Or indulge in a little meat or charcoal grilled steaks such as spicy trinchado or Portuguese fillet steaks. Finger licking peri-peri baby chicken or prawns remain favourites and traditional dishes such as smoked eisbein, espetada, vegetable platters & salads. Soak up the continental atmosphere and beautiful views alongside finger licking cuisine at Dias Tavern.

The South African slick set has a new home away from home. Taking inspiration from the UK-based franchise of the same name, The Sugarhut Club is a unique concept in nightlife entertainment featuring themed bar areas, laid-back lounges and world-class fusion food. Conveniently situated in the heart of downtown Cape Town’s up and coming East City Precinct, the venue is spacious enough to accommodate the jet-set party crowd, yet intimate enough to appeal to older, more discerning customers. Comprised of a series of individually themed zones, décor at the Sugarhut Club is elegant and enchanting. Boho-chic meets ultra-glamorous with a combination of low-slung lanterns and sparkling crystal chandeliers, with fluorescent hot pink and cool blue highlights; smooth dark wood with rough exposed brickwork; leather with velvet, and mirrored surfaces with rich gold and copper-toned embellishment. The interior design team from local design agency Sugar Bakers sought to create variety within the space in order to appeal to a variety of moods, tastes and mindsets. The Birdcage Room features a collection of birdcages as an original centrepiece, opulent patterned wallpaper and checkerboard flooring. The Peacock Lounge takes its name from striking peacock blue cushions, and The Opium Den is all about the esoteric, with raised oversize couches and a mystical gold Buddha. The Sugarhut Club offers a selection of entertainment options making it the ideal venue for celebrations, special occasions, romance, after-work drinks and corporate functions. The beat is as diverse as the décor, with music ranging from Shanghai Jazz to Brazilian Bosanova. Bliss out in the Saffron Lounge, sip cocktails and snack on canapés at the extravagant Gold Bar, or belly dance the night away on the Monsoon Dance floor. For a breath of fresh air, there’s an all-weather outdoor deck area complete with stunning mountain views. The Sugarhut Club affords diners with an authentic Asian-style dining experience, using only the freshest local ingredients and serving plates of genuine and satisfying fusion food. The menu will change monthly to allow diners to experience a variety of dishes that reflect the best seasonal ingredients that we are able to source. The Sugarhut Club is open Tuesday to Sunday from 18h00 with cocktail, sushi and mediterranean specials weekly

Expect full flavoured Italian dishes from Sicily and Tuscany, and a carefully chosen wine list brimming with South African and Italian, by bottle or glass. The décor is bright and cheerful, lilac and cream walls are decorated with aerial pictures of South Africa, Namibia and Italy. There are two dining rooms, one with a small bar, perfect for pre-dinner drinks. Il Cappero Italian is a relaxed, authentic eatery in Cape Town.

If artisan coffees are just up your street, then pop into Field Office for a taste, and share the love of coffee. Bustling with social palates and business brains, Field Office showcases inspiring décor and tantalising sandwiches and cakes. Indulge in a little retail therapy at the adjacent shop brimming with art, clothes and gifts before settling down with a nice cup of coffee and light meal.

Nestled within the Townhouse Hotel, Trees Restaurant overlooks the Dutch East India Gardens from the hotel’s first floor. The large windows draw in the lush surrounds creating a feeling of being in a tree house. The striking décor in splashes of red accent pieces and scattered leather back chairs work well with the origami inspired lampshades. The menu journeys through a mixture of fine dining, global and international flavours brought home by South African ingredients. Some favourites include roasted glazed pork belly, slow braised oxtail on the bone and the sinful hot chocolate pudding. Trees Restaurant delights and surrounds the senses in tranquility in elegant surrounds.

Tucked away along Spin Street this New York/London establishment boasts hearty fare and ‘to die for’ buffet lunches in a down to earth and relaxed interior. The chalked up menu boasts Origin coffees, light meals, sumptuous breakfasts, enjoyed at leisure with a newspaper or dashing in just before work.

Located along Buitenkant Street, Perseverance Tavern exudes history and old world charm, dressed in historic paintings and traditional pub décor. The menu is diverse rich and offers expansive choices ranging from bangers and mash to espetadas. Visit Perseverance Tavern for delicious pub grub and a journey into the past.

Located in Church Square, Patat is fresh and clean, with bold black and deep red palates and full-length glass doors that invite the outside in. The menu is authentic South Africa, with a fusion of Cape Malay, Dutch and Portuguese. Choose from the sophisticated buffets or dine from the menu or daily specials. Downstairs you can enjoy the avant-garde cabaret venue wining and dining to South African music and theatre.

An exotic gem bursting with exotic aromas and flavours, this authentic experience enlightens the palate with strictly Halaal cuisine, prepared fresh and made to order. The interior is vibrant, decorated in gilded Indian style, with no alcohol allowed on the premises. Try your palate at an array of flavours ranging from Turkish kebabs to Cape-style biryanis, creamy North Indian curries and real tandoor dishes from Bombay to the Bo-Kaap. Experience and authentic bazaar Cape Town experience along the bustling Long Market Street in Cape Town.

Designer seating flanked by exposed brick walls and an avant-garde nouveau décor, Bowl entices with a well-versed Mediterranean menu and great wine choice. Try the asparagus risotto or chilli-beef fried noodles and the tasty lemon and coconut steamed mussels for starters. Then move onto heartier choices such as Duck confit, slow roasted pork with noodles, and Salmon with a Thai crust. Bowl serves breakfast, lunch and dinner within designer surrounds or on the terrace perched over the bustling street below.

Housed in the building where the city once banked gold, this vintage gem boasts breathtaking décor heightened by vaulted ceilings, dark lacquered wooden floors and striking original chandeliers. Expect to be wined and dined in timeless style warmed by roaring fireplaces and the sultry sounds of swing jazz. The menu caters decadence-a classic gastronomic voyage sampling firm favourites, hearty portions and spicy flavours. Try favourites such as deep fried Camembert with figs, rocket and nuts for starters, Springbok carpaccio and roquefort snails. Mains brim with choices such as grilled calamari, carpetbagger steak (filled with mussels) or the Brio burger and Crayfish Thermidor. Experience the return of vintage glamour at Brio 1893 located along Adderly Street for a truly out of this era dining experience.

JC Brasserie and Pub is located at the Best Western Cape Suites Hotel and boasts home-style cooking and vegetarians options. The menu serves tasty breakfasts and lunches, with Thursday burger specials and assorted hearty meals and light finger food the rest of the week. JC Brasserie and Pub is a warm and welcoming place with hearty home-style cooking set beneath the sparkling lights of City Bowl.

Twankey at The Taj is located in The Taj on Wale Street and boasts elegant décor, unique views and sublime local music. Wines and champagnes can be enjoyed by the glass alongside an array of hot or cold seafood tapas. The open plan kitchen buzzes with activity turning out delicious food that is light, fresh and health conscious. Large street windows invite views of the Houses of Parliament and Table Mountain enjoyed with a serving of delicious oysters and glamorous cocktails.

Perched on Wale Street, The Mint sparkles with striking modern copper chandeliers accentuated by blue and green hues and warm natural wood furnishings. The kitchen captivates palates with grills, Indian-themed dishes and lighter meals such as club sandwiches, burgers and Caesar salads, created within the eye-catching mosaics and copper light fittings. Dishes lean towards pricier options with starters at R65 and mains at R150, but the adage remains true, ‘you get what you pay for’ and the dishes here are beautifully presented and magnificently created. The carefully chosen wine list flatters the dishes served. Try the beef fillet with enoki mushrooms, springbok loin or the seared tuna. Enjoy a pre-dinner or nightcap at the Twanky Bar.

Enjoy a wide range of sumptuous dishes from all over the globe at Sinn’s. Offering everything from curries to tapas, this popular restaurant is at the forefront of contemporary, international cuisine. A wine list proffering local, French and Italian bottles makes for a great choice of accompaniment. Knowledgeable staff are on hand to help diners decide on the right dish for them and the well-planned lay-out of the venue means a dining experience to remember.

The relaxed yet trendy ambiance comes second to the coffee, which takes centre stage. The beans are whole or ground and certified green organic, making this spot in par with the hip and happening crowds of Cape Town. Bring your laptop or paper and sit down for a taste of utter decadence at Deluxe Coffee in Church Street.

Masterfully brewed coffee takes centre stage, blended with the finest ingredients and the irresistible aromas of all that is coffee! Celebrate gourmet living in chic laid-back surrounds soothed by the drifting sounds of funky music and the hissing of the espresso bar. Read a paper, curl up and watch the world go by, or savour the aromatic flavours of irresistible coffee at Sundance Gourmet Coffee Company.

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.

Kick back in the restaurant sampling traditional Kurdish dishes surrounded by authentic décor and ambiance. The menu caters breakfast, lunch and dinners, offering unusual and less familier choices that brim with taste and flavour. Try a Kurdish breakfast laden with a boiled egg, beef sausage, fried tomato, feta cheese, black olives and bread with jam. The Mesopotamia breakfast offers fried eggs with cheese on toasted pita bread. A health breakfast, consisting of fruit salad with yoghurt, nuts and honey, or a selection of croissants can also be ordered if you are a little less adventurous. Light snacks come in a number of choices and lunchtime or evening dishes with a wide selection. Pizza can be enjoyed with a twist sampling the Pides (Kurdish pizza) and include vegetable, cheese, chicken, lamb as well as lamb, feta and spinach. Main course dishes such as Iskender (roast lamb on layered pide bread), lamb guvech (lamb cooked with spiced chilli and spinach) and the exotic lamb curry secure an authentic taste of the Middle East. Round off your meal with tradition desserts such as the oven sutlach (creamy rice pudding) or oven baklava with imported pistachio and walnuts, served with ice-cream or yoghurt.
 Relax after dinner enjoying a shisha in the lounge or experience authentic belly dancing or related shows in the inter-leading theatre. Baron’s Restaurant is a delightful, authentic and mouthwatering experience.