Restaurants and Delis in Southern Suburbs

Grab your friends and head straight to A Touch of Madness for a tasty meal and a great bottle of wine. This unique restaurant in Obs offers a blend of South African Fusion with a little madness. It caters for most tastes with Falafal dinners and filled butternuts to Delicious Beef and venison Steaks.

On Monday evenings you can listen to Off The Wall Poetry readings from 8pm. Thursday nights are Irish Music Sessions at 9pm and every alternate Sunday Night at 8pm you can hear the tunes of Blacksmith, a Bluegrass band.

Need to know? Cuisine: South African Fusion. Open 7 days a week from 12 noon till late (Monday to Saturday) and 5pm till late Sunday.

'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.

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.

Situated in the serene and stuning Kirstenbosch Gardens, the Silver Tree restaurant is world renowned for its fine food and spectacular surroundings. No matter what the season the natural beauty is infused into the restaurant. From casual breakfasts to formal dinners, the Silver Tree restaurant will enchant you with a truly Capetonian experience.

If you're in the mood for something casual, the Fynbos deli offers a wide selection of take away as well as self service sit down eats. There is ample shaded outdoor seating as well as indoor seating. You could grab one of their delectable picnic hampers and chill on the lawns.

Catharina’s is a fresh, contemporary style restaurant offering striking views of False Bay, the surrounding Steenberg Mountains and cherished vineyards. The interior is described as a global interior with a twist of African injection, using tactile and homely fabrics covering locally custom made timber furniture. The designers have brought together local talent and raw material to create an exciting yet inviting venue. Earthy rich colours enhance contemporary design and complete the inviting picture.

Inventive and talented Executive Chef Garth Almazan’s creations epitomize sophisticated contemporary South African cuisine. The excellence of Catharina’s award winning cuisine and the superb wine list will make your dining experience one to be long remembered.

Need to know? Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Live jazz is played at the Sunday Buffet Luncheons. Awards: American Express Platinum Award for Fine dining 2008, Diners Club Award of Excellence Winelist of the Year 2008.

Simply stunning views and a fabulous three to five course menu accompanied by great wines have earned Buitenverwachting Restaurant the position as one of Cape Town’s finest for many years. Relaxed and elegant, traditional and contemporary, it lives up to the meaning of its name “Beyond Expectations”.

Chef Edgar passionately invents innovative dishes to entice his patrons to an incredible and sensual dining adventure. A la carte and set menus are daily available for lunch. The menus change often and offer sophisticated fare, using only the finest produce sourced locally and internationally.

During the summer months you can indulge in a pre-booked summer picnic basket served under the trees in the beautiful gardens. So sit back and savour Edgar’s ambrosial dishes with a glass or two of the Cape’s finest. An extensive wine list comprising the very best of Buitenverwachting, the Constantia Region, the Cape Winelands, as well as selected international wines compliments the outstanding cuisine.

Need to know? Opening Times: Monday to Saturday from November to Easter. Lunch is served from 12 00 – 15 00. Dinner is served from 18 30 – 22 00. Tuesday to Saturday from Easter to October: Lunch is served from 12 00 – 14 00. Dinner is served from 19 00 – 21 30. Corkage is R25.00. Credit cards: AmEx, DC, MC, V.

Nestled in the stunning Constantia Valley on Groot Constantia Wine Estate, Simon’s Restaurant couldn’t be more perfectly situated and it’s just a quick 20 minutes drive from Cape Town. The beautiful setting is perfect for light, outdoor, casual lunches or a superb evening dining experience in the stunning new restaurant. The menu is fresh and innovative offering something for all tastes.

Picnics are very popular and baskets heaped with delicious country fare can be pre-ordered and from the picnic kiosk. A combination of table seating and picnic blankets set the tone for a relaxed, tranquil experience. Waiter service for beverages will be offered and there are several picnic options for you to choose from, including a delightful children’s picnic.

Need to know? Open seven days a week. Lunch from 12pm and dinner from 6pm. Breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday only.

Constantia Uitsig's original Cape Dutch Homestead is surrounded by sweeping views of Constantiaberg Mountains and vineyards. Under the expert hand of Head Chef, Clayton Bell, Constanita Uitsig Restaurant has earned an international reputation for a elegant, yet relaxed atmosphere, promising a memorable dining experience.

Chef Clayton Bell builds on the indelible legacy of chef extraordinaire, Frank Swainston. The menu’s focus remains the robust flavours of Italy with forays into exotic Asia. Clayton believes that consistency is a key factor in the restaurant’s ongoing popularity. “Don’t over-complicate food, and don’t mess with good quality ingredients. I’ve been here for 13 years, and Uitsig is my second family.”

This attitude underscores the elegant yet relaxed, convivial atmosphere that keeps so many people returning for another meal in the original Manor House on the estate. It’s also why first-time visitors feel immediately that they’ve come home. Since its launch in 1992, Constantia Uitsig Restaurant has consistently featured in the Top Ten Restaurants of South Africa.

Need to know? Open 7 days a week Lunch: 12h30-14h30 Dinner: 19h30-21h30 Closed: Lunch 31 December New Year's Day

Tucked away under gigantic palms and oak trees, with the gentle sound of water in the background, La Colombe overlooks a secluded courtyard.  This is a special occasion experience in a tranquil and unrushed atmosphere.  The restaurant seats a minimum of 70 guests and a maximum of 100 guests, weather permitting. The Gazebo is the perfect venue for a smaller gathering of 12 guests. The Palm Room at La Colombe is a gracious venue with a delightful setting for private parties of 12 to 40 people, weather permitting.

With its old-world colonial charm, the Palm Room has its own bar and elegant dining table for special events. Luke Dale-Roberts was appointed executive chef of this award-winning restaurant in November 2006.  La Colombe was voted Best Restaurant in Africa and the Middle East and 28th Best Restaurant in the World in 2006 by UK Restaurant Magazine.  From here Luke has elevated the dining experience most recently winning the 2008 Prudential Eat Out Chef of the Year and Restaurant of the Year award. Luke creates food for the discerning diner in search of imagination and superb technique.  He starts with the thought that "A dish has to be understandable and have bold flavours.  From that I build it and add textures and presentation.  I’m always tweaking and refining to find a dish’s full potential.  My mantra is ‘taste, taste, taste!'"

A meal at La Colombe is one of Cape Town’s greatest pleasures. La Colombe and Luke Dale-Roberts achieve new heights at the 2008 Prudential Eat Out Restaurant Awards Chef Luke Dale-Roberts has made his mark at La Colombe by adding exciting new Asian influences to the mix of classic and contemporary French Cuisine.  With his sublime sauces and reductions and cutting-edge combinations of taste and texture, Luke achieved new heights at the 2008 Prudential Eat Out Restaurant Awards winning both Chef of the Year and Restaurant of the Year.  With impeccable Service and the Award Winning Wine List La Colombe is a truly unforgettable experience!

Need to know? Open 7 days a week Lunch:12h30-14h30 Dinner: 19h30-21h30 Closed Christmas Night New Year's Day Sunday evenings in the winter months.