Cape Town restaurants

Traditional cuisine is a mixture of Indonesian, Malaysian, French, German, British and Dutch. Plenty of seafood is available served from fish & chips to crayfish, langoustine and prawns, and includes hake, kabeljou, sole, white-steenbras, red-steenbras, Cape salmon, yellowtail, angelfish, tuna, bluefish, calamari (squid), octopus, oysters and mussels. A favourite local fish is the kingklip.

Meat is extremely good with beef, lamb, venison and veal on the menus. Chicken and duck are also readily available at most restaurants. South Africans enjoy braaiing (barbecuing), which makes boerewors (sausage), kebabs and lamb-chops popular. Fruit is plentiful with both temperate and tropical available.

Some of the local specialties are “bobotie” a curried lamb or beef; “ smoorsnoek” a stew of fish, potatoes and tomatoes; “bokkoms” salted dried fish; “melktert” a custard tart or perhaps “koeksusters” which is braided pastry that is deep fried in syrup.

Cape Town offers all cuisines and you will find European, Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Indian restaurants. Wine has been made in Cape Town for centuries and some of the best wines in the world are produced in the Cape. Castle and Lion lager are the most popular beers. Cape Town has a number of cigar lounges for smokers. Restaurants and pubs along the Waterfront afford magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean, the City Bowl and Table Mountain.

SEAFOOD
Baia 021 421 0935 Shop 6262, V& A Waterfront Wide Variety of Seafood
Blues 021 438 2040 The Promenade, Camps Bay Seafood, Kudu and Ostrich dishes with a stunning view.
The Tank 021 419 0007 Cape Quarter, Green Point Sushi
Cape Town Fish Market 021 438 1866 The Promenade, Camps Bay various Seafood, Sushi
Cod Father 021 438 0782 41 The Drive, Camps Bay Delicious Seafood/Sushi bar.

ASIAN CUISINE
Haiku 021 424 7000 33 Church str Asian Tapas
Geisha 021 439 0533 18 Bay rd Surrey Place,Mouille Point Wok and Noodle Bar
Wakame 021 433 2377 Cnr Surrey Rd, Mouille Point Top Japanese Sushi Restaurant

CHIC DINING
Paranga 021 438 0404 Shop 1 , The Promenade, Camps Bay Light Meals with a dash of Panache with an exotic, cocktail vibe
Manolo's 021 422 4747 Kloof Rd, Cape Town A beautiful setting, lounge areas outside with a view of Table Mountain
Summerville 021 438 3174 The Promenade, Camps Bay international Cuisine, great for sundowners

FINE DINING
Beluga 021 418 2948 Prestwich Street, Green Point Beluga Caviar, French Champagne , A Fine dining experience
Aubergine 021 465 4909 39 Barnet St, Gardens Award winning Chef, Complex dishes accompanied by incredible sauces
Bukhara 021 424 0000 33 Church Street, Cape Town Indian cuisine, most delicious curry and mango Ice-cream
Constantia Uitsig 021 794 4480 Constantia Uitsig Wine Estate, Spaanschemat River Road Constantia Italian Mediterranean with Asian Influences
La Colombe 021 794 2390 Constantia Uitsig Wine Estate, Spaanschemat River Road Constantiai French Provencal
Emily's 021 421 1133 Suite 202, The Clock Tower Precinct, V&A South African fine Dining

RELAXED
Caprice 021 438 8315 Camps Bay Rd A Sunset gathering place. Light Meals.
La Perla 021 434 2471 Beach Rd , Sea Point Italian Restaurant, World famous for their Seafood.
Strega 021 423 4889 100 Short Market St, Cape Town Italian bistro, with lounge areas and Vibey Bar .
Nelson's Eye 021 423 2601 9 Hof Street, Gardens Meaty, Cooked exactly the way you want it
Famous Butchers Grill 021 422 0880 101 Buitengraght St, Cape Town Superb Steaks and red Meat, accompanied by great red wine.

DINING WITH A DIFFERENCE
Cape To Cuba 021 788 1566 Main Rd Kalk Bay A Havana style House with eclectic décor and Cuban food.
Mesopotamia 021 424 4664 Cnr Long and Church St, Cape Town Kurdish. One reclines on low cushions, eat meze style & belly dancers
Polana 021 788 7162 Kalk Bay Harbour, Kalk Bay Colonial Portuguese

GLOBAL CUISINE
Harbour House 021 788 4133 Kalkbay Harbour. Bright and Breezy, beautiful seascapes. Mediterranean food.
Anatoli's 021 419 2501 24 Napier St, Cape Town Turkish Cuisine, In a seductive setting.Buffet Style.
95 Keerom 021 4220765 95 Keerom Street, Cape Town Italian Milanese, a simple sophisticated ambience.

Cape Town Africa restaurant
Mama Africa
178 Long Street (021 426 1017)

Cape Town Caribbean restaurant
Cafe Mojito
265 Long Street (021 422 1095)

Cape Town Chinese restaurant
Tong Lok
9 Somerset Road, De Waterkant (021 421 5055)

Cape Town Dutch restaurant
Dutch
34 Napier Street, Green Point (021 425 0157)

Cape Town German restaurant
Paulaner Brahaus & Restaurant
Clock Tower Square, V&A Waterfront (021 418 9999).

Cape Town Greek restaurant
Green Dolphin
Victoria and Alfred Hotel Pier, V&A Waterfront (021 421 7471)

Cape Town Italian Restaurant
Andiamo
Cape Quarter Centre, De Waterkant Street, Green Point (021 421 3687)

Cape Town Japanese restaurant
Minato
4 Buiten Street. (021 423 4712)

Cape Town Kurdish restaurant
Mesoptamia
Corner of Long and Church Street (021 424 4664)

Cape Town Portuguese restaurant
Tasca de Belem
154 V&A Waterfront (021 419 3009)

Cape Town Seafood restaurant
Quay Four
V&A Waterfront (021 419 2008)

Cape Town Steakhouse
Belthazar Restaurant and Wine Bar
153 Victoria Wharf, V&A Waterfront (021 421 3753)

Cape Town tea
Mount Nelson Hotel
76 Orange Street , City Bowl (021 483 1000)

Cape Town Turkish restaurant
Anatoli's
24 Napier Street, Cape Town (021 419 2501)

Cape Town vegetarian restaurant
Mana Epicure
151 Kloof Street, Cape Town(021 426 2413)

Cape Town Vietnamese restaurant
Cape Swiss Hotel
Camp Street, Gardens, Cape Town (021 424 7670).

Cape Town winery
Simon's at Grrot Constantia
Groot Constantia Road (021 794 1143)

Cape Town Thai restaurant
Chef Pon's Asian Kitchen
12 Mill Street (021 465 5846)