Restaurants and Delis in Simons Town

Sucumb to temptation at The Sweetest Thing, the best coffee and patisserie shop in Simon's Town. Choose from a selection of delectable cakes and pastries including cheesecake, lemon meringue and chocolate éclair. The patisserie also offers excellent coffee, breakfast, sandwiches, delicious pies and quiche, all made daily on the premises by Doreen and her friendly team.

Doreen Alcock won the Diners Club National 2008 Dine Award for the Most Promising Pastry Chef Newcomer. The Sweetest Thing has been open for two years and is co-owned by Doreen and her husband Keith. Patrons can enjoy a selection of delectable pastries including, cheesecake, lemon meringue and chocolate éclair. The patisserie also offers excellent coffee, breakfast, delicious pies and quiche.

"Jist get to the old salty sea deawg there!" If your tummy is rumbling and all that penguin gazing in the fresh air has given you an appetite for seafood then this is the place. Here you can get value-for-money seafood and good old fish and chips, even with mushy peas if you like! It has a great view of the harbour and relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere. 

In the heart of Simon's Town, located on the waters edge, you'll find Bertha's Restaurant and Coffee House. A charming restaurant in a quaint village, Bertha's is relaxed and informal with a cosmopolitan appeal, a favourite place for visitors to pass a few leisurely hours or a long lazy afternoon. The restaurant fronts the old Town Pier and boasts picturesque views across the yacht harbour and over False Bay.

Bertha's extensive menu features fine South African fare, fresh seafood and great Cape Wines. Their selection of auction wines is impressive, with some of them not available elsewhere. The service is professional, the staff fast, efficient and unobtrusive. Bertha's team of skilled chefs, headed by Laurence Burgess and Rachmat Botha use only the freshest and finest ingredients to prepare their delectable dishes. The emphasis is on flavour and presentation, and you're never left disappointed.

Enjoy the relaxed, breezy ambience combined with the bustle of a busy establishment. Spend a few hours in cheerful company, enjoy cocktails at sunset out on the terrace or be swept away by the sheer romance of this upmarket restaurant at night.

Need to know? Bertha's is open for breakfast, lunch (full or light) and dinner - also wickedly delicious tea-time treats, or just drinks. Whatever your taste, Bertha's is diverse enough to cater for just about everyone.