V and A Waterfront Restaurants

Baia is the talk of the town when it comes to the finest seafood. Offering the most delectable seafood dishes created with skill and passion and using the freshest fish and shellfish, diners are treated to a sumptuous feast. Even the meat lovers are taken care of with a mouth-watering selection of meat and poultry dishes. A large spacious terrace offers a superb al fresco setting with stunning views, a lounge and bar provide a space to relax before or after you meal, or just a place to enjoy a drink or two in a wonderfully vibrant ambience. The decor is understated and perfectly placed with lighting and beautiful colours that create a warm but stylish look as well as mosaic tiles that pay homage to Mediterranean roots.

In a picturesque setting with stunning views of Table Bay is Belthazar Restaurant and Wine Bar.Enjoy a decadent but relaxed ambiance in this acclaimed eatery. Choose from a selection of hundreds of the finest wines carefully picked by the talented team. Dine on succulent seafood and meats in delicious dishes prepared with the freshest ingredients.With accolades such as the ‘Diners Club Wine List of the Year 2009 - Diamond Award’, the ‘Best Restaurant Service Award on the V&A Waterfront August 2009/2010’ and the ‘American Express Fine Dining Selection - Platinum Selection 2009’ it’s no surprise that this restaurant continues to grow in popularity.Take some time out to experience a superb dining experience at the V & A Waterfront.

Cape Town Fish Market is a bustling, vibrant restaurant offering great dishes, fresh seafood, and delectable Teppanyaki and Sushi. Aside from traditional seafood, meat and poultry dishes prepared from the freshest ingredients, the restaurant also offers great seafood platters that enhance the ‘social and sharing’ atmosphere. Pick out your sashimi, California rolls, fashion sandwiches and other treats from the conveyer-belt, a trademark of the franchise, or watch the skilled chef prepare Teppanyaki dishes with nothing but a knife, a fork and two metal spatulas. The restaurant is fully licensed and wine lovers can select from a wide range of South African wines. Cape Town Fish Market is a family restaurant and the atmosphere and menu cater for children. Fresh crayfish, prawns, oysters, mussels and fish are specially prepared for customers to take home and try their hand at their favourite recipes with the best ingredients. Clean lines, delicious flavours, chic surroundings and affordable prices all contribute to make Cape Town Fish Market a great choice for young and old.

Located in one of the best spots in the V & A Waterfront, this great seafood restaurant boasts panoramic views and a front row seat on the Victoria Basin. Most of the dishes are quite simple but do not lack in quality. Having plain old fish and chips becomes a treat and large portions at very reasonable prices make this restaurant a winner. Fish gets delivered daily ensuring the freshest produce on your plate - the hallmark of any good seafood restaurant. Fisherman's Choice is open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Experience the most amazing sunsets and the infectious sound of the water and the gulls while enjoying your favourite seafood.

Experience a refreshing, bustling atmosphere at Ocean Basket, one of South Africa's leading seafood establishments. Enjoy simple and hearty fish and chips, line fish or tender, melt-in-your-mouth calamari. Groups can try out one of the many delicious platters and combos - perfect for sharing and socializing. Sushi, maki and a variety of fashion sandwiches are also on offer and begs to be washed down with a great bottle of wine. The restaurant is child friendly and creative, healthy seafood dishes for the little ones will ensure a great experience for everyone 'on board'. The restaurant is open from 12h00 until 22h00 daily during the week and until 23h00 on weekends. Ocean Basket promises good vibes, fresh produce and cuisine and value for money all-round.

OYO Restaurant and Cocktail Bar is one of the most stylish, trendy places to be in Cape Town’s V & A Waterfront. Specialising in local seafood, including West Coast crayfish, Saldanha mussels, Paternoster oysters, calamari and fresh line fish from the Cape Coast, OYO is a diner’s delight. Visitors can sit back and take in the awe inspiring view of Table Mountain and soak up the busy atmosphere of the harbour while sipping on a cocktail or a glass of bubbly. Part of the Victoria and Alfred Hotel, one of the original parts of the Waterfront development, OYO is steeped in style, class and quality.

A restaurant steeped in history, The Quarterdeck Restaurant is located within an original part of the 1860 Breakwater Convict Station. The order of the day is sumptuous traditional Cape Malay cuisine, with some alternative options to make sure every palate is considered. A great option for those who do want to experience the best the Cape has to offer, is the Chef’s feast, which showcases a variety of different Cape Malay options. Experience the finest Cape Malay cooking at The Quarterdeck Restaurant.

Willoughby & Co, in Cape Town’s V & A Waterfront, is best known for its deliciously prepared fresh seafood and sushi. Named Best Seafood Restaurant for 2007/8 by the V & A Waterfront Restaurant Guide, Willoughby & Co offers diners sublime food, great service and an outstanding wine list. Using only the finest ingredient and freshest seafood Willoughby & Co is committed to providing its clientele with a menu that reflects modern food trends that are innovative, delicious and for the most part unique to the restaurant. Whether it is sushi, mussels, freshly shucked oysters, fresh line fish or carnivorous dishes from the menu, diners are guaranteed to be dazzled by the outstanding quality of food that is produced by Willoughby’s. There is a full Japanese kitchen where signature dishes such as Rainbow Reloaded and Soft Shell Crab in Ponzu Sauce are prepared under the watchful eye of Asian Chef Sam. The renovations in 2008 gave an entirely new dimension to the restaurant, creating more seats inside. Diners can sit at the sushi bar and watch as their meal is prepared, alternatively there is a seated area in the mall where diners can feast on a variety of fresh seafood, sushi, oysters and a selection of other dishes. Famous for quality, freshness and consistency, Willoughby’s is great value for money.