Restaurants near District Six
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and are not necessarily the actual travelling
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City Bowl International restaurant
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City Bowl (0.1 km from District Six) 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.
Cape Town Portuguese restaurant
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Cape Town (0.2 km from District Six) 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.
Cape Town Fusion restaurant
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Cape Town (0.2 km from District Six) 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
Cape Town Italian restaurant
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Cape Town (0.2 km from District Six) 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.
Cape Town Coffee Shop restaurant
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Cape Town (0.2 km from District Six) 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.
Cape Town International restaurant
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Cape Town (0.3 km from District Six) 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.
Cape Town Bistro restaurant
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Cape Town (0.3 km from District Six) This hip and happening spot in Cape Town is quaint, funky, bustling and just plain fun. At prices that cannot easily be beaten, Characters offers something for everyone, from early morning breakfasts to 'early morning' cocktails.
The menu is extensive and caters for all tastes. With light meals like butternut and blue cheese quiche with onion marmalade and a fresh green salad and tagliatelle with mascarpone, cherry tomatoes, rocket and fresh rosemary you simply cannot go wrong.
Try one of the simple, but tasty sarmies, a delectable pizza or a packed burger if you are not in the mood for too much fuss.
The bar environment is relaxing and bustling at the same time and you can enjoy a cocktail or shooter while checking out dear Marilyn on the wall.
The restaurant hosts quite a few events like speed dating nights, karaoke evenings, DJ evenings and quiz nights, so it is advised to enquire.
To cut a long story short, this is fun!
Cape Town Coffee Shop restaurant
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Cape Town (0.4 km from District Six) 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.
City Bowl Lebanese restaurant
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City Bowl (0.4 km from District Six) Quirky, funky, edgy and unique - this is Mugged on Roeland. Apart from the awesome, original name, this little eatery and coffee shop really impresses with its one-of-a-kind style, cuisine and ambience.
Mugged on Roeland serves great comfort food for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, although breakfast can be enjoyed all day long - as it should be. The restaurant is open from 7 am until 10 pm and different specials are offered every day of the week.
Mugged is fully licensed so you can get 'mugged' here on Roeland whenever you want. The cuisine is a combination of Lebanese dishes and fusion food, making this the ideal spot for an informal business lunch or a cool night out.
Dishes range from quick sarmies to poached chicken and roasted vegetables and some of the best coffee and lattes can be enjoyed here. The restaurant can be booked for functions, meetings and events and is a real diamond in the ruff of Cape Town's city centre.
Cape Town Pub Meals restaurant
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Cape Town (0.4 km from District Six) 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.
Cape Town African restaurant
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Cape Town (0.4 km from District Six) 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.
Cape Town International restaurant
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Cape Town (0.4 km from District Six) 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.
Cape Town International restaurant
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Cape Town (0.5 km from District Six) 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.
City Bowl Japanese restaurant
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City Bowl (0.5 km from District Six) This awesome sushi place is located in the middle of bustling Cape Town and boasts a simple, uncomplicated interior and a vibrant ambience.
The food is extremely well priced and the menu offers a wide variety of favourite sushi options. Daily and weekly specials are offered and make this the ideal spot for those watching their pockets.
Enjoy delectable California rolls, sashimi, maki, nigiri, fashion sandwiches and the less common inari, gorgeous fillings wrapped in sweet tofu. Beautiful, delicate salmon and tuna roses are, of course, also available.
The balcony is covered with a bedouin tent so you can enjoy your favourite Japanese cuisine in any weather. Be sure to watch out for the regular 'all you can eat' specials - a rare indulgence that has to be tried.
Cape Town Light Meals restaurant
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Cape Town (0.5 km from District Six) This Cape Town restaurant serves as a cool respite from the heat, hustle and craziness of the city. Knead offers great, light meals, perfect for a long sit-down lunch or a bite on the go.
The beautiful dining room is a mix of the old and the new with beautiful light and dar wood touches, rustic shelves stacked with baking goods, a traditional pizza/bread oven and, in contrast, cool-coloured green light fittings that look modern and sleek.
The menu offers a variety of dishes, but keeps to simple cuisine like sandwiches and pizzas. The bakery offers fresh breads and pastries every day and diners can be sure to leave with armfuls of sinful indulgences.
City Bowl Indian restaurant
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City Bowl (0.5 km from District Six) Fine dining and amazing Indian cuisine meet at this beautiful upmarket restaurant in Cape Town. Treat yourself to a luxurious night out and experience the elegant, yet opulent interior, great service and delicious food.
The menu offers traditional starters like spiced lamb kebabs with yogurt and mint, chargrilled Karoo lamb chops and an assorted kebab platter, while more exotic choices include tandoori salmon and green mango flavoured line fish. Must-tries for mains are the lamb shanks in saffron curry and the slow-cooked, pot-roasted Karoo lamb with dried spices.
Vegetarians are definitely not forgotten and for every dish that contains meat, there is one that doesn't. Try cottage cheese dumplings and green pea curry, or apricot and potato cakes with yogurt and sweet chutney.
The dessert menu doesn't fail to impress and offers a wide variety of options, from plain ice cream to a mouthwatering mango and yogurt cheesecake.
Enjoy an authentic, yet modern Indian experience at Bombay Brasserie.
Cape Town South African restaurant
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Cape Town (0.5 km from District Six) 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.
Cape Town Pub Meals restaurant
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Cape Town (0.6 km from District Six) 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.
Cape Town Contemporary restaurant
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Cape Town (0.6 km from District Six) This exclusive restaurant in Cape Town is an upmarket retreat for all discerning diners out there. Part of this restaurant's success story is head chef Alex, who has travelled the world and cooked for celebrities such as Bono, Sean Combs and Bruce Willis. The menu is a feast, even if only for the eyes. It offers dishes like beetroot carpaccio, topped with apples, fennel, pine nuts and feta cheese and beef tartare, hand cut and seasoned with rocket pesto and parmesan. Springbok medallions on a bed of herb polenta and blueberry jus and the braised lamb shank served with apricot cous cous and pine nuts are two signature dishes here. Sides include tomato and red onion salsa, steamed vegetables and even truffle mash. Try a decadent nutella chocolate mousse or an indulgent chocolate fondant for dessert.
Cape Town Tapas restaurant
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Cape Town (0.6 km from District Six) 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.
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