Restaurant Guide

 Savoy Cabbage Restaurant (Cape Town)
101 Hout Street, Cape Town
Fine Dining, Game, International, Seafood, Vegetarian (R100+)
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Exciting contemporary cuisine in a setting where glass, concrete and four centuries of exposed Table Mountain stone and brick combine to make a visually exciting venue. The menu changes daily, using only the freshest local produce. The freezer is strictly for homemade ice cream and sorbets.
The Gallery Cafe @ Urban Chic Hotel (Cape Town)
Cnr Long and Pepper Streets, 172 Long Street, Cape Town
International(R75+)
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The trendy and chic Gallery Café situated on the mezzanine level of the Urban Chic Hotel comes complete with ultra-now minimalist design and a classy, passionate culinary style. Hotel guests and patrons alike enjoy a culinary symphony of note among an eclectic selection of local art.
Wafu Restaurant
2nd floor, Cnr Beach Rd & Surrey Place, Mouille Point, Cape Town
Asian, Dim Sum, Sushi (R150+)
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Wafu meaning the Asian Way, has a breathtaking 180 degree view of the coast and Robben Island as the center piece. Wafu offers a unique style of Asian Tapas Dining, which means good food shared amongst all. Our menu includes an assortment of fresh sushi, dim sum ,fish, meat and poultry dishes.
Marimba Restaurant
Cnr Coen Steytler & Heerengracht, Foreshore, Cape Town
African, Cocktails, Contemporary, Continental, Fusion, Game, International, Seafood, South African (R100+)
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"EVENING OUT IN A GRAND TRADITION"
Marimba has become synonymous with good food and great music. But one senses that they are trying to go the proverbial extra mile with an assortment appealing to more than just the senses of taste and hearing.
Wakame Restaurant
1st floor, Cnr Beach Rd & Surrey Place, Mouille Point, Cape Town
Asian, Seafood, Sushi (R125+)
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Wakame's breathtaking views add a unique dimension to the epicurion delights that await you. The view spreads from the old Lighthouse at Mouille Point, to the gleaming lights of Table Bay. From Whalewatching to Yacht racing or just watching the seals or dolphins frollicking in front of the restaurant, wakame's view comes out tops.
Headquarters HQ (Cape Town)
Heritage Square, 100 Shortmarket Street, Cape Town
Cocktails, Grills, Steakhouse(R100+)
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Headquarters is situated on Heritage Square in the city centre and is loosely based on the famous Parisian restaurant, Le Relais de L'Entrecote, in its homage to meat. Headquarters offers a single straight forward menu: salad, sirloin and chips.
Five Flies Restaurant
14-16 Keerom Street, Cape Town
African, Fine Dining, Fusion, International, South African (R75+)
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Situated in the heart of the Cape's legal and Financial district is Five Flies restaurant. Previously an exclusive club cocooned in white washed walls and colonial dark wood where respectful mutterings soothed the halls and private rooms of this landmark building.
Bowl Restaurant (Cape Town)
31 Adderley Street, Cape Town
Asian, International, Light Meals, Sushi
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Bowl Restaurant at the ADDERLEY HOTEL in the heart of Cape Town's city centre blends gracious urban historic facades with chic 21st century luxury interiors and can be best described as "cool". Situated in the historical end of Cape Town's main thoroughfare, Adderley Street and is well placed for corporate travelers with business interests in the city as well as for tourists.
Quarterdeck Restaurant (V&A Waterfront, Cape Town)
PortsWood Road, PortsWood Square, V&A Waterfront
Cape Malay, Halaal, Seafood, South African, Vegetarian
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The Quarterdeck Restaurant is situated in the Portswood Hotel in the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. The Restaurant is located in an original section of the Breakwater Convict Station, which was built in 1860. Rich in heritage and history, we specialize in Traditional Cape Malay Cooking.
Sevruga Restaurant (V&A Waterfront, Cape Town)
Shop 4 / Quay 5, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Contemporary, Grills, Seafood, Sushi
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After much anticipation, Sevruga restaurant opened its doors in June this year in the V&A Waterfront, to immediate acclaim. Sister restaurant to Cape Town’s beloved Beluga, Sevruga is truly a signature restaurant of note. From the polished marble entrance, solid wooden flooring, fabulous American Walnut walls and absolutely fantastic chairs the restaurant is a feast for the senses.
Quay Four (V & A Waterfront, Cape Town)
Quay Four, Victoria Wharf, V & A Waterfront
Breakfast, French, Light Meals, Pub Meals, Seafood, Traditional, Vegetarian
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Firmly established as a landmark in Cape Town, it would seem all roads lead to Quay Four - one of the oldest restaurants on the V & A Waterfront.
Quay Four has an elegant upstairs restaurant with a breathtaking elevated view of the harbour and at night, surrounded by ships, lights and city reflections, makes for an unforgettable dining experience.
Primi Wharf, V&A Waterfront Cape Town
Shop no 7226, Victoria Walk, V&A Waterfront
Italian (R100+)
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Situated in the popular V&A Waterfront, enjoy the passionate service and tradition of serving good food in generous portions for which Primi Piatti is renowned, as you take a break during your shopping spree or before heading out to enjoy the other entertainment on offer at the Waterfront.
Balduccis Restaurant
Shop 6162, Lower Level, Victoria Wharf, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town
Italian (R100+)
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Located at the centre of Cape Town's most enduring tourist attraction, Balducci's is the place to see and be seen - and to take in a lovely glass of fine wine. Balducci's started life as a classy coffee bar nine years ago, but has successfully transformed itself into one of the mother city's top fine dining haunts.
Signal (Victoria & Alfred Waterfront)
West Quay Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
Contemporary
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Cape-contemporary cuisine that's fresh and innovative.
The Mother City has a peculiar habit - once a day, Capetonians check their watches, all at the same time. At exactly 12h00 every day, a loud bang erupts from a cannon on Signal Hill, announcing to the city that midday has arrived.
Paulaner Bräuhaus & Restaurant
Shop 18/19, Clock Tower Precinct, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
German, Traditional, Vegetarian(R50+)
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A relaxed, family friendly brewery and restaurant, kitted out with traditional brass brewing kettles to provide a rustic German experience.
FUNCTIONS: We specialise in themed dinners for corporate functions and tour groups. We cater for parties of between 20 and 350 guests.
Shoreline Cafe (Waterfront, Two Oceans Aquarium)
Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Breakfast, Contemporary, Light Meals, Seafood, Vegetarian (R50+)
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The Two Oceans Aquarium in the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town recently opened the doors to its new restaurant, Shoreline Café. Under the Aquarium’s own management, Shoreline Café is already proving to be a runaway success, attracting not only visitors to the Aquarium, but a growing list of regulars who come just for the food and the ambience.
Belthazar Restaurant (V & A Waterfront)
Shop 153, Lower level, Victoria Basin, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town
Steakhouse (R200+)
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WELCOME TO THE BIGGEST WINE-BY-THE-GLASS BAR IN THE WORLD, GRAINED BEEF & SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Wine, wine everywhere, tempting wine-lovers with the largest wine bar in the world. Welcome to Belthazar, a veritable theatre of fine food and wine on the cutting-edge of "shoppertainment". A multi-purpose restaurant, grill, wine bar and gourmet home accessory shop, Belthazar brings a chic new concept in the culinary arts to Cape Town.
Maze Restaurant (Victoria & Alfred Waterfront)
One & Only Cape Town, Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
Game, Grills, Seafood, South African
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Maze by Gordon Ramsay is modelled on its incredibly popular British namesake and presided over by rising culinary star Jason Atherton. Prepared in an open show kitchen, a creative menu of tasting-sized dishes features the best in South African seafood and game as well as organic produce from local farms. Jason will develop the full menu concept and oversee the standards of service. Jason was awarded a Michelin star for maze in 2006 after only seven months of opening and was the first British chef to complete a stage at Spain’s famous El Bulli restaurant.
Nobu Restaurant (Victoria & Alfred Waterfront)
Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
Asian, Cocktails, Fine Dining, Japanese, Seafood, Sushi, Vegetarian
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Experience sublime Japanese cuisine at Nobu, the newest outpost of acclaimed master chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa. His innovative blend of classically styled Japanese cuisine incorporates fresh South African seafood and indigenous spices to create unique dishes such as toro tartar, rock shrimp and scallops in yuzu sauce and mochi ice cream. The restaurant is an inviting open space with a fantastic piece of contemporary art adorning the ceiling.
Emily`s Restaurant
Suite 202, The Clocktower, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
African, Continental, Fine Dining, Fusion, Game, International, South African, Traditional (R125+)
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Now in its twelfth year, Emily's is as young and vibrant as ever.
The restaurant achieved an enviable reputation having been nominated on many occasions as one of South Africa's TOP TEN restaurants. Emily's is one of only a few restaurants, not attached to wine estates or international hotel groups, ever to have won the Diamond award of Diners Club International.