Tamboerskloof Restaurants

Nestled on the backstreets of bustling Tamboerskloof, The Daily Deli resides on Bronwlow Road, with views of Lions Head and a cool street vibe. Exuding a relaxed village atmosphere, diners soak up the surrounds alfresco beneath a sheltered porch, indulging in frothy cappuccinos, freshly baked croissants and the morning paper. Breakfast is served all day, with the Full Monte for hearty appetites and the mini Monte for lighter. Lunch proffers a variety of salads, hot dishes and mouth-watering pizzas, enjoyed with pre-dinner olives that will knock your socks off!

Whether you desire a light lunch or social coffee break, Power & The Glory serves both with ease and panache. This bar / bistro features a creative vibe and art deco vintage feel portrayed through vintage metal chairs, faded posters and bird prints. Order something sumptuous from the flat copper menus secured to the walls brimming with free range and local produce and rumoured the best hotdogs in town. A small deli counter caters delicious cured meats, sourdough bread and devilish brownies that compliment the basic menu. Pop into this easygoing bar cum bistro for a taste of power and a dash of glory.

Expect fresh seafood, prime beef cuts and fish caught fresh that day served in your choice of Cajun, Moroccan or Malay style, seared to succulent perfection. Homely service and unpretentious surrounds make for an enjoyable or intimate dining experience with a warm lived in feel - home away from home. If calamari tempts the palate, try the Cajun calamari as a starter or the melt-in-the-mouth steak bordelaise robustly flavoured and decadently rich. Miller’s Thumb is your home away from home experience, brimming with melt-in-the-mouth food and warm personality.

The restaurant holds a charming and energetic ambiance, enjoyed even more in the leather booths and dimmed cosy lighting. Drawings saturate the walls adding character and charm! Order a pizza and expect handmade, thin and crusty base, cooked to perfect in the genuine wood burning oven, topped with an assortment of delicious toppings, enjoyed with a good bottle of wine or crisp beer. Burgers satisfy hearty palates, dressed in all the trimmings, with choice of beef, chicken, ostrich and vegetarian. Try the Brussels with blue cheese and fig!

Located in an old Victorian-style house brimming with traditional features such as sash windows, high ceilings and fireplaces. Several inter leading dining rooms offer an intimate dining experience complimented by a large bar and large screen TV’s. Dine alfresco on the spacious elevated deck with views of Table Mountain and the city or enjoy an intimate dinner alongside a crackling fireplace. The menu caters seafood and flavourful fusion cuisine, enjoyed alongside the extensive drinks menu and comfortable surrounds. Tiger Giant Seafood & Fusion Cuisine is easily located along Upper Union Street, Gardens.

Legend be told that a local by the name of Van Hunks, got into a smoking contest with the devil and lost causing the misty smoke around the mountains. Diners can enjoyed reliving this legend around two smoking fireplaces or the deck sampling delicious South African fare. Take the palate on an African celebration sampling the likes of peri-peri chicken livers, rump steak to Cape Malay bobotie and springbok shank.

In a beautiful Victorian Town house on the vibrant and trendy Kloof Street is Asoka. The menu offers superb flavoursome tapas and promotes sharing and socialising while sampling the delicious creations with friends and family. The food served is healthy and full of wonderful flavour combinations that have diners ordering seconds and thirds. Enjoy a truly tranquil culinary experience at Asoka.

This family friendly eatery perched above Gardens captures lovely views of Table Mountain and warm décor that embraces a ‘down to earth’ attitude. Expect Chinese food and sushi, prepared traditionally and served with a fast and friendly service at Royo Kloof in Gardens.

Remaining true to Japan, the Japanese themes and traditional paintings create an air of authenticity, complimented by well-known sushi dishes and chef’s specialties. Dine alfresco or relax in the more formal dining room. If sushi beacons, then enjoy a casual dining experience at the sushi counter flanked by colourful dishes and décor. The Asian menu focuses on curries, stir-fries and noodles, or traditional favourites such as the sizzling beef on a hotplate or the chicken with cashew nuts. Try the popular steamed or pan-fried dumplings available in prawn, pork, and spicy or vegetarian options. The chef’s specialties come highly recommended or the red duck curry or Peking duck with pancakes rounded off with banana and chocolate spring rolls.

Now trading by day too, extending onto the sidewalk, diners relax on comfortable high chairs sipping frothy cappuccinos indulging in tasty croissants. Enjoy some light meals if the sweeter things in life don’t tempt you at Ooh La La for lunch or dinner.

This trendy hotspot in Kloof Street, Gardens brings the taste of the Orient to Cape Town. The elegant Vietnamese menu tinged Japanese influences provides a colourful and orchestral explosion of taste and flavours. For starters try the grilled chicken skewers or do-it-yourself lettuce wraps layered with prawns, fresh herbs, noodles and sweet chilli sauce. Popular main courses such as the chicken cashew nuts, spicy beef basil with chilli sauce and the battered Saigon ginger fish tantalize and come with a selection rice or noodles. Desert pleases with Saigon's exotic deep-fried ice cream – a melt in the mouth batter casting filled with ice cream then served with their honey syrup. The ambiance beckons relaxation and indulgence flanked by magnificent views of Table Mountain! Booking essential.

This unpretentious eatery proffers hearty Portuguese cuisine and a well-priced wine list. Dine alfresco during balmy summer months on the veranda on traditional steak, egg, chips, rice and salad. Beef and chicken trinchado rests in a nice garlicky wine sauce and the prawn rissoles, crispy on the outside, explode with a rich creamy sauce and bits of prawn, fanned with some lemon juice. Winter seeks warmth and hearty dishes such as the feijoda (a traditional bean, pork, chorizo, and chicken stew) perfect for wintery evenings.

The delicious interior relaxes and inspires the senses while the gourmet cuisine indulges the palate and tempts with decadent cakes on display and delicious aroma of coffee filling the air. Enjoy a tasty selection from the menu dining indoors or alfresco at Shelley’s Gourmet Café in Kloof Street.

Arnold's is a cosy but vibey restaurant in Cape Town's City Bowl.Famous for their Early Bird Breakfast as well as lunch specials and game dishes like crocodile ribs, warthog ribs, oryx steaks and great salads. Enjoy happy hour while you take in the mountain views (from 4.30 pm for 2 hours every day) or treat yourself to the best cheese cake!Need to know? Open 7 days a week from 6.45am to late (8am Saturday & Sunday), outside dining till 10pm.

Capetonians and visitors have enjoyed Restaurant Paradiso’s hospitality since 1992. French Restaurateurs, Marie Dischinger and Pierre Deloge took it over in January 2008. Their passion, dedication and fresh ideas will ensure Paradiso remains a firm favourite in the hearts and minds of locals and visitors from afar.Le Restau Paradiso is located in upper Kloof Street, Gardens with a magnificent view of the mountain and City Centre. Lunch or dinner in the garden or on the balcony will be an occasion to remember.Relax, enjoy a glass of wine and a delicious meal. The warm Mediterranean decor and friendly staff will bring you back time and time again.Expect traditional French and South African specialities on our menu. We are famous for our Pan fried beef fillet, Lamb shank, Ostrich bobotie and Warm lamb salad. Vegetable Tian, Beef Bourguignon, Quiche Lorraine and Seafood Armoricaine are new. The Menu changes regularly to ensure that mainly seasonal and local ingredients are used, seafood is fresh and to “amuser vos papilles” (to keep your taste buds intrigued).

The beautiful garden setting flanked by breathtaking panoramic views sets the stage for a warm and charming experience immersed in flavours of yesteryear. Superb traditional fare spills off the menu, embracing the simplicity of food in a relaxed farm stall setting. Dishes touch upon French and Mediterranean flavours with a classical Italian influence and offer selections such as fresh salads, lamb shank and the best fillet steaks. Indulge your sweet side with sinfully decadent lemon ricotta cheesecake and chocolate fondant.

Spend a relaxing evening with your friends at Yindee's restaurant, reputed to be the home of the finest authentic Thai cuisine in the Southern hemisphere. Situated off trendy Kloof Street in an historic Victorian house and artfully decorated to create a peaceful Thai ambiance, Yindee's offers Southern Thai home cooking at it's finest. Voted top Cape Town Thai restaurant, their excellent wine list compliments the traditional Thai menu. If you're in the mood for seafood, vegetarian or Asian, Yindee's is well worth a visit.

This small, modern space caters for well-heeled clientele in stylish surrounds offering all day brunch affairs that will tantalise and pamper the palate. The menu leans towards contemporary and tapas style dining with popular choices such as Salmon, avocado and perfectly poached egg on to die for coconut bread is must try. Brunch selections range from boiled egg with toast soldiers to gourmet open sandwiches supplemented by delectable tapas, gourmet salads and lunch specials such as luscious white wine and chicken risotto or seared beef fillet. Indulge further with delicious walnut loaves, or date bread and silky cupcakes from the take away menu.

Housed inside a delightful tiny old house dressed in elegant wooden furniture, nostalgic old pictures and a light and airy feel, Caffe Milano serves a loyal following of ladies with delicious breakfasts, freshly baked sourdough bread (made on site) and heavenly pastries. The menu proffers daily pasta specials, which could be penne with steak strips in a creamy sauce, or croissants filled with fior di latte mozzarella and tomato, or smoked salmon and cream cheese. The carpaccios, either beef or tuna remain popular choices and do the superb steak tartare. Pop in for some gossip, pastries and feminine buzz at Caffe Milano in Kloof Street.

Comfy couches and wooden tables warmed by two fireplaces extend warmth onto the Moroccan inspire décor. The menu touches on tapas, light, grills, contemporary, Mediterranean and African flavours, enjoyed with the vibey and relaxed surrounds. Start the evening with tapas such as stuffed calamari or baked mushrooms, enjoyed with a bottle of good wine and company. For mains try the hearty burgers, grills or the line fish, served with tasty, crunchy vegetables. Summer days and night invite alfresco dining on the upstairs deck at Rick’s Café Americain.