Popular Cape Town Restaurants
Cape Town serves up world-class cuisine. Here are just a few suggestions. Try to book early, as some of these book up months in advance.
Near The Victoria & Albert Waterfront:
Firefish Restaurant
Overlooking the V&A harbor, the stylish Firefish puts the focus on freshly caught seafood. Enjoy tuna tartare, freshly shucked oysters, fillet steaks, sushi, wraps, bowls and vegetarian dishes.
Phone: +27 (0) 21 286 4933
Website: https://www.firefishrestaurant.co.za
Opening Hours: 12:00 – 23:00
Address: Shop 154, Victoria Wharf, V&A Waterfront
Si! Cantina Sociale
Situated in the hot, happening Silo District, Si! Cantina Sociale adopts a farm-table approach with a focus on organic and locally sourced ingredients.
Phone: (087) 4700 124
Website: http://sicantinasociale.co.za/
Opening Hours: 11:30 – 21:30
Address: Silo District Shop 5A1, V&A Waterfront Cape Town
Sevruga
Perfectly positioned on the harbor with fabulous Atlantic views, Sevruga is the perfect place to watch the sunset. The fine-dining Asian-inspired menu features fresh fish, fillet steak, caviar, and sushi prepared by master chef Alan Huang.
Phone: +27 21 421 513
Website: https://www.sevruga.co.za/
Opening Hours: 11:00 – 22:00
Address: Shop 4, Quay 5, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
Den Anker
Located quayside at the V&A Waterfront, this Belgian-inspired restaurant is famous for cold Belgian beer, freshly-caught fish, oysters, crayfish, plump scallops and other seafood delicacies.
Phone: +27(0) 21 419 0249
Website: https://www.denanker.co.za/
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 23:00
Address: Pierhead – V& A Waterfront, Cape Town
Gibsons
If you’re looking for the ultimate burger at V&A Waterfront, Gibson’s is the place. Choose from one of 49 handcrafted burgers, then pair it with your choice of 65 extra toppings.
Phone: +27 87 357 3465
Website: https://www.gibsonsburgers.co.za/
Opening Hours: 12:00 – 22:00
Address: Shop 157 Lower Level, 19 Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
The Yard
In the heart of the V&A Waterfront’s Silo District, The Yard offers upscale Indian Mediterranean fusion restaurant, bar and coffee. It’s also famous for high tea with sweet and savory treats.
Phone: +27 21 879 1157
Website: https://www.theyardatsilo.co.za/
Opening Hours: 09:00 – 20:30 | Sundays 09:00 – 15:00
Address: Silo District, V&A Waterfront, South Arm Road, Cape Town
Willoughby’s & Co.
Willoughby’s has been in the V&A Waterfront for decades. Diners come for reliable, flapping-fresh fish—Cajun-style calamari, fish-and-chips, seared sashimi, spicy and creamy rock shrimp, or 4×4 California rolls.
Phone: +27 21 418 6115
Website: http://onthewaterfront.co.za/willoughby-co/
Opening Hours: 12:00 – 22:00
Address: V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Signal Restaurant
Located in the luxurious Cape Grace Hotel, The Signal sources local, farm fresh products from regional farms, creating a variety of innovative dishes inspired by South Africa’s diverse cultures and flavors.
Phone: +27 21 410 7100
Website: www.capegrace.com/culinary-delights/signal-restaurant
Opening Hours: 6:30 – 21:30
Address: W Quay Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
Around Cape Town
Test Kitchen
Often picked as the country’s best restaurant (and one of the world’s top 50), The Test Kitchen serves up boundary-pushing, innovative food that packs a hefty flavor punch.
Phone: +27 21 447 2337
Website: http://www.thetestkitchen.co.za/
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 18:00 – 21:00
Address: 375 Albert Rd., Cape Town
Chef’s Warehouse at Beau Constantia
The Constantia Valley outpost of Chefs Warehouse is sheer magic with drop-dead gorgeous views of the entire valley, across False Bay to the distant mountains. But the food is even more magical with an inventive, Asian-inflected menu.
Phone: +27 21 794 8632
Website: http://www.beauconstantia.com/eat
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday, Lunch 12:00 – 14:30, Monday – Saturday, Dinner 18:00 – 20:00
Address: 1043 Constantia Main Rd., Cape Town
Greenhouse
Tucked away in rural Constantia, the Greenhouse is the star of the venerable Cellars-Hohenort Hotel, set in acres of English country-style gardens. It’s a beautiful setting in which to enjoy inspired food, while learning a bit about South Africa’s star ingredients.
Phone: +27 21 795 6226
Website: https://www.greenhouserestaurant.co.za/
Opening Hours: High Tea: Daily: 11:00 – 12:00 & 15:00 – 17:00, Lunch: 12:00 – 14:30, Dinner: 18:00 – 21:30
Address: Cellars-Hohenort Hotel, 93 Brommersvlei Road, Constantia Heights, Cape Town
Fyn Restaurant
Fyn’s menu is African inspired, but with Japanese flair. Diners enjoy five-course, kaiseki-style menus. Each course is a taste explosion that leaves you wanting more.
Phone: +27 21 286 2733
Website: http://fynrestaurant.com/
Opening Hours: Mon, Sat: 18:30 – 20:30, Tue–Fri: Noon–14:00, 18:30 – 20:30
Address: 5th Floor, Speakers Corner, 37 Parliament St, Cape Town
Thali Restaurant
An old Victorian house with original brickwork and wooden floors sets the scene for a feast of Indian flavors and scents. It’s warm and intimate inside, starlit and romantic outside in a small courtyard.
Phone: +27 21 286 2110
Website: https://www.chefswarehouse.co.za/thali
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday, 17:00 – 21:30
Address: 3 Park Rd., Cape Town
Nourish’d
The vegan movement is gaining ground in Cape Town, and Nourish’d is one of the most authentic. This quirky little café is boho heaven. Pop in for elaborate salads, gourmet sandwiches, vegan broths, and cleansing juices.
Phone: +27 64 755 2431
Website: www.nourishd.co.za
Opening Hours: 7:30 – 16:30
Address: 177 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town