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There's no shortage of great food and great restaurants in Cape Town |
The choice of what to eat in Cape Town is endless, just think of a food and there?ll be lots of options as to where you end up. The V&A Waterfront has a good selection of restaurants and the views and ambience are purely Cape Town. Camps Bay is where the beautiful people of Cape Town dine out and has over 20 restaurants from the fantastic views at Blues to the people watching Verandha at the Summerville restaurant. If you fancy something a little spicier then try Bukhara for great food in a terrific vibey City centre atmosphere or the super stylish Haiku for Asian tapas. For the children there?s lots of choice too with Pizza restaurants galore and if you?re really stuck then there?s always a Mugg & Bean or Ocean Basket in every mall in Cape Town!
A little further out but well worth the drive is Tokara (Tel: +27 (0) 21 808 5959), situated on the Tokara Wine Estate at the top of the Helshoogte pass between Franschoek and Tokara. The restaurant itself overlooks the breathtaking vineyards of the Tokara wine estate to False Bay and the Simonsberg mountains in the distance and serves some of the best South African (with a heavy French influence) cuisine you will find in the Cape.
The Five Flies (14-16 Keerom Street. Tel: +27 (0) 21 424 4442) is a very stylish and popular restaurant where contemporary cuisine meets with heritage and traditional surroundings.
Haiku (33 Church street. Tel: +27 (0) 21 424 7000) is for those who like exotic Asian cuisine. Chinese dim sum, wok and barbeque; Japanese robata grills and sushi all served tapas-style in stylish surroundings. In the same building as Haiku is Bukhara, (Tel: +27 (0) 21 424 0000) Cape Town?s busiest and most vibrant Indian restaurant. On any night of the week it?s buzzing with atmosphere and the smells of great Indian food from the open kitchen that runs the length of the restaurant. The Veranda in summer is a great place to enjoy an evening out in the heart of Cape Town?s business district. For a quirky and funky Indian experience try Masala Dosa either in Long Street or Sea Point. Serving simple almost cafe type Southern Indian food but with an organic and wholesome touch.
Ginja (121 Castle street. Tel +27 (0) 21 426 2368) in the trendy Bo-Kaap district of Cape Town is where Chef Mike Bassett conjures up a kaleidoscope of great food. As a starter try ?Tasting spoons from around the World? which has something for everyone from Baby octopus Gremolata and Crayfish Scallop to Lamb Rogan Josh poppadoms. Upstairs from Ginja is Shoga (Tel: +27 (0) 21 426 2369) a bistro/bar with daily changing tapas-style starters and classic favourite desserts such as chocolate brownie and creme brulee.
For a fine-dining experience La Colombe (Tel: +27 (0) 21 794 2390) has to be the choice, voted 28th best restaurant in the world in 2006 it serves classic and modern French cuisine with touches of Asia all set on the beautiful Constantia Uitsig wine estate. For good breakfasts and lunches also try the River Cafe on the Constantia Uitsig estate. If you?re staying in the Southern Peninsula then make a booking at The Foodbarn for an extra special evening of fantastic food by Franck Dangereux (formerly of La Colombe). Or if you fancy something a little quieter and and more ?out of the way? try The Green Room in Kommetjie.
The Showroom (Harbour Edge, 10 Hospital street. Tel: +27 (0) 21 421 4682) offers a unique and vibrant menu that can only be described as fusion at it?s best. Aubergine (39 Barnet Street, Gardens. Tel: +27 (0) 21 465 4909) is one of Cape Town?s best and most popular restaurants. It specialises in fish, seafood and the best-matured South African meats together with organically grown vegetables where possible. Emily?s (Clock Tower Centre, V&A Waterfront. Tel: +27 (0) 21 421 1133) is one of the longest-standing restaurants in Cape Town and serves good sized portions of rich, complex but stunningly tasty dishes. Check it out if your not too concerned about your waistline. Savoy Cabbage (101 Hout Street, City Bowl. Tel: +27 (0) 21 424 2626) is worth a visit just for the Cabbage shaped glass chandeliers but the food is pretty special too although it is slightly pricey for Cape Town standards.
If you're fancy some fish then Baia (shop 6262 UL, V&A Waterfront. Tel: +27 (0) 21 421 0935) serves excellent seafood and because of it's location caters mainly to tourists. Harbour House in Kalk Bay, about 30 minutes drive from Cape Town has excellent seafood and great views of False Bay.
If you're in Simon's Town then we strongly recommend The Meeting Place (98 St Georges Street, Simon's Town. Tel: +27 (0) 21 786567). The Restaurant upstairs has fantastic views of False Bay and a stylish eclectic interior. The menu is simple but caters for most tastes. The eggs Benedict is a perfect way to start the day and they have some fab fish dishes for lunch and evenings. Downstairs is the cafe / deli serving similarly tasty organic and wholesome food. And while you're waiting you can shop for stylish cushions, pottery, cosmetics and food in the Meeting Place shop. |
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