Restaurants and Delis in Whale Coast

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.

Mariana's delightful award winning 'Best Country Restaurant' has homely tables set on the patio overlooking her herb and vegetable garden and the awesome mountainous backdrop. Enjoy the view while savouring Mariana's mouthwatering dishes. Mariana contributes a monthly column to the Woolworths TASTE magazine, and produces delicious home preserves for the deli.

Need to know? Bookings are essential 028 341 0272 Open Fri, Sat & Sun 9am - 4pm Licensed Take lots of cash so that you can stock up - there are no credit card facilities.

Bamboo Beach is an intimate, beach bistro with a unique ambiance. The menu varies daily, depending on what's fresh and available. Delicious desserts will tempt your taste buds and of course their famous wood-fired gourmet pizzas are to die for. Ever tasted fresh Cape Salmon cooked in the pizza oven with fresh garden herbs?

Flip over to Flukes for a whale of a time with a couple of friends. Overlooking Glencairn Beach and situated between Simon’s Town and Fish Hoek, Flukes Restaurant has become a social hub for locals and visitors alike. The terrace encourages lingering over tuna steaks, chilled wine and the mesmerising views of the bay with a gathering of friends. Flukes' indoor restaurant has a cosy 'olde worlde' feel with wooden floors and Victorian fireplaces – perfect for an intimate fine dining evening.

Named after the famed whale tail, Flukes is a year round gourmet sensation for diners to sink their teeth into. Whale-sized portions are served for regular-sized prices. The choices range from hearty meat dishes to fresh seafood, with an assortment of vegetarian fare and a bewildering array of daily specials.

"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.