Cape Town chefs have been quietly making a name for themselves on the tip of the African continent, sourcing a bounty of exquisite fresh ingredients ... Read More
Cape Town chefs have been quietly making a name for themselves on the tip of the African continent, sourcing a bounty of exquisite fresh ingredients and going all out with creative techniques and combinations. From seafood to braai (barbecue), from Italian to burgers, and, above all, coffee (Capetonians take theirs very seriously), it’s hard to find something this culinary-minded city doesn’t get just right. Seafood is often the star of Cape Town dishes, courtesy of South Africa’s coastlines and more-distant African shores like Namibia.
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Backyard Grill & Lounge
If you can't score an invite to a traditional braai, this chic, homey Seapoint spot might be your best alternative. Order a mixed platter for a sampling... Read More
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Black Sheep
One look at the slick décor and daily-changing chalkboard menu, and it's easy to see why Black Sheep has quickly become a neighborhood favorite with in... Read More
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Bombay Brasserie
The whole of Cape Town is clamoring for a table at Bombay Brasserie—this outpost of the London classic is the city's premier Indian restaurant, set in a... Read More
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Chef's Warehouse & Canteen
Irish-born Liam Tomlin opened Chef’s Warehouse & Canteen as a combination deli and kitchen store, its shelves lined with cookbooks, ceramic plates,... Read More
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Haas Coffee
You'll find Haas Coffee behind the dark gray gabled façade of a Buitenkant Street building. In this contemporary art gallery meets café, mismatched... Read More
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Harbour House
The original Harbour House, in the salty seaside village of Kalk Bay, was such a hit that this outpost opened at the tourist-friendly V&A Waterfront... Read More
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Hemelhuijs
Chef Jacques Erasmus combines seasonal and classic ingredients like salmon with daikon radish at this chic daytime bistro. The freshly squeezed juices,... Read More
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Jason Bakery
How many bakers can say they have a cult following? Jason Lilley has built up a bit of a rock-star reputation for the croissants he serves up at his... Read More
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La Colombe
Nestled in a leafy perch at the Silvermist Wine Estate lies one of the country's culinary gems. Chef Scot Kirton is at the helm of this Constantia... Read More
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La Mouette
Chef Henry Vigar turns out elegant tasting menus at his cozy Seapoint restaurant year-round, but come winter they’re a fraction of the price: six... Read More
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Loaves on Long
A relative newcomer to Cape Town’s dining scene, Loaves on Long opened recently in a heritage building on busy Long Street. In that 200-year-old space,... Read More
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Manna Epicure
Located inside a restored old house, Manna Epicure café has an airy, all-white interior that blends homelike elements—such as a fireplace mantel lined... Read More
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Mariam's Kitchen
The steak salomie at Mariam's—a spicy concoction of curried beef wrapped up in Malaysian-style roti bread—is one of the best-value meals in Cape Town.... Read More
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Oranjezicht City Farm Market
After outgrowing its original digs at the urban Oranjezicht City Farm, this beloved weekly market has moved to the V&A Waterfront. Every Saturday... Read More
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Origin Coffee Roasting
Origin Coffee Roasting might be the pioneer of Cape Town's artisanal coffee scene. Located in a historic building on a quiet street next to the De... Read More
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Pot Luck Club
Chef-owner Luke Dale-Robert’s low-key tapas spot is the coastal port’s most buzzed-about restaurant. An airy, loftlike dining room decorated with... Read More
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Test Kitchen
Chef Luke Dale-Roberts' signature restaurant is number 22 on the World's Top Restaurants list. Here, ingredients such as ginger and yuzu are pickled and... Read More
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Truth Coffee
Truth Coffee's dim, industrial-chic café is decorated with a bar embellished in tin, copper tables, vintage typewriters and bicycles, and a massive... Read More
