Restaurants near Thornton
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and are not necessarily the actual travelling
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Goodwood Seafood restaurant
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Goodwood (0.9 km from Thornton) Cape Town Fish Market is a vibrant restaurant, fish bar, teppanyaki, and sushi bar with a stylish yet warm and comforting vibe. The menu offers a large variety of delicious combinations of South African and Japanese dishes. Customers can choose their seafood from the fresh fish market, and all dishes are prepared according to preferred proportion of the customer.
The restaurant also caters for vegetarians and for those who prefer meat and poultry. The kiddies menu offers a range of meals from fish and chips to burgers and chocolate brownies. The drinks menu includes cocktails, white, red and sparkling wine, and non-alcoholic beverages, coffees, and liqueurs.
Mr Delivery service is also available.
Goodwood Light Meals restaurant
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Goodwood (0.9 km from Thornton) Relax in the chilled ambiance set around historic Cape Town’s traditional architecture dining on hearty breakfasts or succulent burgers and cooling drinks.
Start the day with a breakfast Flap Jack topped with bacon and drizzled with maple syrup. Or choose the popular Fan Boyz Burger topped with bacon, avocado, cheddar cheese and sauce.
If burgers aren’t your thing then try Grilled Fillet Steak served with mushrooms, onion, mozzarella and croquette potatoes.
Dine in relaxed surrounds in an ambiance nostalgic of bygone days at the Golden Anchor, Grand West Casino.
Edgemead Steakhouse restaurant
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Edgemead (1.1 km from Thornton) Ashley's is a unique owner-run restaurant that specializes in optimizing and perfecting the family dining experience. The first thing you see when you walk in is a big smile from either the owner or one of the staff members. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and, as the name suggests, you immediately feel like you're with family.
Ashley's offers a wide variety of dishes including delicious seafood, steaks, burgers, pasta, pizzas, ribs and chicken. A special carvery is served on Wednesdays from 6 pm to and on Sundays from 11.30 am to 3.30 pm. Ashley calls this "mamma se kos", translated "mom's food". Look out for daily specials and excellent deals.
The restaurant is child friendly with its own kiddies birthday club and a kiddies menu which is also available for the not-so-hungry adults. There is a children's play area, a baby changing station and high chairs for toddlers.
The restaurant also caters for functions with a range of menus to choose from. Unpretentious, warm and back to your roots is what you'll experience at Ashley's.
Goodwood Indian restaurant
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Goodwood (1.4 km from Thornton) Enjoy some of the best Indian food on offer at this beautiful, opulent restaurant in the Grand West Casino complex. The atmosphere is vibey, yet sophisticated and the service is personalized and warm.
The décor is simple, but stunning, with teak Indian furniture strategically placed to maximize space but keep a cosy feel. The open kitchen allows you to watch as your meal is prepared and this feature adds to the social aspect that this restaurant offers.
The dishes are mainly North Indian and favourites like butter chicken and lamb rogan josh are not to be missed. If you are up for a challenge, try the lamb vindaloo, a very, very hot curry with succulent pieces of lamb that delivers in both flavours and spice.
The wine list is extensive and you will find something to accompany every dish. This Indian restaurant gets ambience, flavours, service and excellence just right.
Goodwood Buffet restaurant
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Goodwood (1.5 km from Thornton) Just off Grand West Casino's main floor you will find this vibrant, happening restaurant. Quarterdeck offers a wide variety of dishes catering for any and all. The dishes are mainly served buffet-style so be sure to come hungry.
Treat yourself to a feast of roasts, seafood, vegetable dishes and even cold meats and salads. There are a wide variety of pastas to choose from, and not to be missed are the traditional, proudly South African, Bo-Kaap inspired dishes like bobotie, breyani and other delectable curries. Casseroles with different meats and vegetables, and a range of stir fries are also on offer.
To top this all off, a mouthwatering dessert counter will keep you going back for more and the variety is unbelievable.
Quarterdeck offers a one-of-a-kind experience that aims to satisfy, and succeeds. Booking is advised.
Goodwood South African restaurant
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Goodwood (1.5 km from Thornton) There are over 237 local Spur steak branches and 28 international ones. Spur offers hearty and satisfying meals with great value for money. The steak ranch is famous for their classic burgers made from AAA-grade beef, served with the crispiest chips and Spur’s own recipe for the tastiest onion rings.
Every branch is lively, vibrant and incredibly family friendly. There is a kiddies menu and a lovely entertainment area for children. The food is generously portioned, extremely tasty and brilliantly priced.
Goodwood Breakfast restaurant
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Goodwood (1.5 km from Thornton) This popular eatery is situated in Grand west Casino's entertainment area and offers a relaxing, elegant respite from the hustle and bustle that will inevitably surround you when you are here.
Union Castle Club is an exclusive venue and offers guests the opportunity to lounge in opulent surrounds while enjoying a delicious breakfast. There are a variety of options to choose from and non will disappoint.
The interior is truly luxurious and the service professional but attentive. Feel like a VIP, and be treated like royalty in this indulgent restaurant - fit for a king.
Goodwood Bistro restaurant
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Goodwood (1.6 km from Thornton) In the midst of the bustling Grand West Casino Complex you will find this gem of a restaurant and music venue, a calm respite from the outside hustle.
Jackson Hall is beautifully decorated and exudes a warm, casual, yet upmarket ambience. The leather couches invite you to relax and the fittings and finishes are a great mix between the modern and days gone by.
Jackson Hall serves light meals, but the simple menu does not disappoint. Try the delicious calamari crumbed in herbs and spices. For the hungrier diner there are burgers and awesome Italian-style pastas on offer. Dishes are very well priced and a light meal here is almost sure to suit the pocket.
Jackson Hall offers a variety of cocktails, perfect companions to the beautiful, ye olde jazz music constantly filling the background (or foreground for that matter).
Goodwood Italian restaurant
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Goodwood (1.6 km from Thornton) Bella Gina takes Italian to the next level and serves delicious meals accompanied by great service in a cosy atmosphere.
Enjoy great woodfired pizzas and authentic Italian pastas like nocchi, linguini and spaghetti with a range of traditional and more interesting fillings and sauces that will tantalize the tastebuds. Bella Gina even serves mouthwatering seafood dishes; there really is something on the menu for everyone. Try the calamari tubes with a delectable lemon butter sauce.
Bella Gina is fully licensed and offers a great selection of South African favourites to accompany meals. The restaurant is also child friendly and available for special occasions and functions.
A great vibe, attentive service, a central location, good food and beautiful décor all add to making Bella Gina a definite must-try.
Goodwood Steakhouse restaurant
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Goodwood (1.6 km from Thornton) Squires Grill and Chop Shop is a must-stop for the carnivore in anyone. The restaurant is located in the busy and vibey atmosphere of Grand West Casino's entertainment area and the mood permeates the interior.
Squires serves up some of the most succulent steaks in the area with a wide variety of sides and sauces. For the less hungry there are lighter dishes incorporating chicken and ostrich. Even though their speciality is meat, meat and meat, the menu surprisingly offers quite a few options for vegetarians.
Squires is fully licensed and when you try the place, make sure to prepare for great food and great socializing. The restaurant has a smoking section and is wheelchair friendly. Squires is open from 12 pm until late and booking is advised.
Goodwood Asian restaurant
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Goodwood (1.7 km from Thornton) Experience authentic Eastern flavours in this bustling and vibey restaurant.
The interior is beautifully decorated with luxuriously soft, comfortable seats and quaint little cruet sets all over. The lighting is soft and creates an atmosphere conducive to kicking back and relaxing.
This traditional Asian eatery offers a wide variety of items on its menu. The house speciality is the lamb - slow-cooked fall-off-the-bone meat that melts in your mouth and is served on a cast-iron plate that brings out a real sizzle. Other recommended dishes are the sweet and sour chicken and the crispy duck, both beautifully prepared and infused with authentic flavours. Throw in a side of vegetable noodles and you've got a meal fit for a king. For vegetarians there are various alternatives, including the amazing bean tofu - a must-try.
Beijing Orchard is fully licensed and diners can enjoy a good bottle of wine at a reasonable price. All in all, the flavours of the East blend beautifully here.
Goodwood South African restaurant
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Goodwood (1.8 km from Thornton) There are over 237 local Spur steak branches and 28 international ones. Spur offers hearty and satisfying meals with great value for money. The steak ranch is famous for their classic burgers made from AAA-grade beef, served with the crispiest chips and Spur’s own recipe for the tastiest onion rings.
Every branch is lively, vibrant and incredibly family friendly. There is a kiddies menu and a lovely entertainment area for children. The food is generously portioned, extremely tasty and brilliantly priced.
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Langa (2.7 km from Thornton) This eclectic and authentic African restaurant is situated in Langa, one of the townships of Cape Town. Not only do they offer a surprisingly stylish setting, but an African experience not to be forgotten. The restaurant serves buffet lunches and dinners that mixes true African cuisine with international flavours. They also put on an amazing High Tea.
Pinelands Seafood restaurant
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Pinelands (3.1 km from Thornton) Located along Logan Way, Joe Fish leans towards an Ango/Gallic fish eatery, with a nice and cosy feel and sumptuous menu.
Try the delightfully light hake fish cakes, or the heavenly calamari tentacles in a crumbly batter, or the lightly curried snoek cakes.
For an irresistible mouthful of pleasure try the hush puppies (fat succulent battered prawns) and the prawn poppers (jalapeno peppers stuffed with prawns).
The fresh line fish is FRESH and has never been frozen. The only thing frozen is the ice cream served with a delightful portion of deep-fried Mars Bar.
Joe Fish preserves and serves free-range poultry and share part of the SASSI initiate.
Cape Town South African restaurant
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Cape Town (3.1 km from Thornton) There are over 237 local Spur steak branches and 28 international ones. Spur offers hearty and satisfying meals with great value for money. The steak ranch is famous for their classic burgers made from AAA-grade beef, served with the crispiest chips and Spur’s own recipe for the tastiest onion rings.
Every branch is lively, vibrant and incredibly family friendly. There is a kiddies menu and a lovely entertainment area for children. The food is generously portioned, extremely tasty and brilliantly priced.
Century City Fusion restaurant
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Century City (3.2 km from Thornton) Enjoy an evening of decadent extravagance and burlesque-style entertainment at Madame Zingara.A dining experience full of fantasy and the most exciting entertainment acts around awaits you at this touring venue that has been going strong for the last 80 years!Patrons are treated to sumptuous dishes while they relax and enjoy entertainment from performers like the fearless acrobats, from within one of the last mirror tents in existence. The hospitality is impeccable and entertaining in itself! Touring in Cape Town from June to August and then in Johannesburg from October to December, make a date to join in the unique dining experience that is Madame Zingara!
Century City Coffee Shop restaurant
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Century City (3.3 km from Thornton) This quaint yet modern coffee kiosk is situated in the bustling and vibrant Canal Walk Shopping Centre, and is the ideal grab-and-go place for serious shoppers on the move.
Only the best quality coffee beans are used here and the aroma wafting out of this little outlet is simply enticing.
Try your taste buds at the delicious, creamy hot chocolate, a variety of flavoursome teas and of course, the variety of awesome coffees on offer. Why not couple your coffee break with a delicious muffin or a sweet pastry and find out why quality always trumps quantity.
The prices are very reasonable and this little gem very convenient.
Century City Coffee Shop restaurant
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Century City (3.3 km from Thornton) Cinn-Full Café is a unique little coffee shop situated in the vibrant, bustling Canal Walk Shopping Centre. The interior is cosy and warm, and so is the service and atmosphere.
Take a break from shopping and grab a much-needed coffee and something cinn-full on the side. Try one of the delicious toasted sarmies or a healthy salad. Also, there is nothing like an indulgent, homemade pie to put the spring back in your step.
For the sweet tooth there are a variety of freshly baked muffins. Their signature item is the cinnamon bun, a definite must-have when you pop in.
Cinn-Full Café offers a much-needed respite from a busy day of shopping.
Century City Portuguese restaurant
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Century City (3.4 km from Thornton) This beautifully decorated restaurant captures the heart of the Portuguese culture and tradition. As you walk in you feel right at home in the midst of earthy tones, solid wooden tables and finishes that reminds of the open-hearted, adventurous spirit of the Portuguese people.
The food provides quality and comfort and range from the popular Espatadas to mouth-watering seafood dishes. The bustling, vibey atmosphere just adds to a wonderful dining experience.
Braza is open seven days a week from 11:30 am until late and is an absolute must-try.
Century City Steakhouse restaurant
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Century City (3.4 km from Thornton) Cattle Baron is a true South African institution and does not fail to deliver on quality, quantity and affordability.
This steak ranch serves up traditional favourites with the emphasis on steak, steak and steak. The menu offers a wide variety of meats, served with rice, baked potato or chips and the famous complimentary creamed spinach and sweet butternut. A must-try is the melt-in-your-mouth Chateaubriand - thinly sliced fillet flambed at your table served with sauce bèarnaise. For the really ravenous diner, there is the 600 g Fat Tuesday rump or sirloin and the famous Carpet Bag filled with hickory smoked mussels and cheese.
Vegetarian pastas and a vegetarian platter are also available to non meat eating guests, and on top of this, Cattle Baron offers a really cool kids menu filled with great dishes and awesome dessert options.
This restaurant will stay a family favourite for a long time to come.