{"id":2645,"date":"2022-10-02T11:00:32","date_gmt":"2022-10-02T11:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xeroltha.com\/?p=2645"},"modified":"2026-03-05T15:03:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T15:03:58","slug":"15-restaurants-in-cape-town-you-cant-miss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xeroltha.com\/blog\/15-restaurants-in-cape-town-you-cant-miss\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Restaurants in Cape Town you CAN&#8217;T Miss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Food lovers rejoice! Cape Town is known for its diverse and vibrant food scene, and there are plenty of attractions to keep you happy.<\/p><div class=\"03bb5c02e2f58c6bb7f372bc13011e34\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10px;\">Advertisement<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8677361123316975\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- ZXZ -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8677361123316975\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3054782407\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br><br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>For a truly local experience, head to one of the city\u2019s many food markets. Here you\u2019ll find fresh produce, artisanal goods, and street food from all over the world. If you\u2019re looking for something more upscale, Cape Town has no shortage of fine-dining restaurants.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Foodbarn Bakery &amp; Deli<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>PERFECT FOR: \u2022COFFEE &amp; A LIGHT BITE \u2022GLUTEN-FREE OPTIONS \u2022LUNCH \u2022QUICK EATS \u2022VEGANS \u2022VEGETARIANS \u2022WALK-INS<\/p>\n<p>After a day spent driving down the coast pretending you\u2019re in a Jeep commercial, stop in Noordhoek, a tiny, hippy town 30 minutes from Cape Town. Noordhoek Farm Village has excellent restaurants, kitschy trinket shops, and some of the best ice cream at Kirsten\u2019s Kick-Ass Ice Cream. Before that, though, (or after, I&#8217;m not your mother) grab a quick bite or pick up locally-made snacks for sundowners from Foodbarn Deli. Take Chapman\u2019s Peak Drive on your way back and stop at the lookout point to watch the sunset.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Lucky Fish &amp; Chips<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>PERFECT FOR: \u2022CHEAP EATS \u2022CLASSIC ESTABLISHMENT \u2022LUNCH \u2022SERIOUS TAKE-OUT OPERATION<\/p>\n<p>At Lucky Fish, they serve the freshest fish available, which makes for superb quality and queues out the door.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. 4Roomed Ekasi Culture<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>PERFECT FOR: \u2022BIG GROUPS \u2022IMPRESSING OUT-OF-TOWNERS \u2022LUNCH \u2022UNIQUE DINING EXPERIENCE<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a casual dining restaurant where a 3-course culinary experience is inspired by foods mostly found in the townships and coupled with influences of other South African cultures found there. These are stories told with each and every plate of food and show how South African heritage is interlinked.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. The Gin Bar<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>PERFECT FOR: \u2022CLASSIC ESTABLISHMENT \u2022DRINKING GOOD COCKTAILS \u2022HAPPY HOUR<\/p>\n<p>Gin and tonics are the unofficial drink of Cape Town and there\u2019s no better place to drink them than at this tiny, antique-filled bar with over 50 local gin varieties. It\u2019s hidden in a back room through a courtyard behind Honest Chocolate Cafe.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. The Power &amp; The Glory<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>PERFECT FOR: \u2022CLASSIC ESTABLISHMENT \u2022FIRST\/EARLY IN THE GAME \u2022DATES \u2022HAPPY HOUR<\/p>\n<p>An evening at The Power &amp; The Glory is the best way to experience Cape Town at night. People gather here in such high numbers that they spill down the street.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>6. Mojo Market<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>PERFECT FOR: \u2022BIG GROUPS \u2022CASUAL WEEKNIGHT \u2022DINNER \u2022DRINKS &amp; A LIGHT BITE \u2022GLUTEN-FREE OPTIONS \u2022SPORTS \u2022VEGANS \u2022VEGETARIANS<\/p>\n<p>If you aren\u2019t in town for a weekend market, are looking for a quick bite, or have a big group that doesn\u2019t want to sit around a table talking to each other anymore, Mojo Market in Seapoint is a great dinner spot. There are over a dozen food stalls, live music every night, ocean views, and a huge seating area with crowds of people drinking Drifter beer and G&amp;ampTs.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>7. The Woodlands Eatery<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>PERFECT FOR: \u2022CASUAL \u2022WEEKNIGHT DINNER \u2022CLASSIC ESTABLISHMENT \u2022DATE NIGHT \u2022OUTDOOR\/PATIO SITUATION \u2022VEGANS \u2022VEGETARIANS<\/p>\n<p>If your group is exhausted and about to drop $30 on a piece of fish at the Waterfront out of convenience, or because you can\u2019t bear to see another menu with the words \u201cceleriac reduction,\u201d reroute everyone straight to Woodlands Eatery. It\u2019s located in Vredehoek, a residential area that\u2019s only about a 10-minute drive away. You can sip a local Pinotage on the light-strung patio while trying to decide whose suitcase will be sacrificed to carry back all the wine you bought. Woodlands Eatery is a winner for any food preference and any circumstance. It\u2019s also one of the few places open on Sundays.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>8. Unframed Ice Cream<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>PERFECT FOR: \u2022GLUTEN-FREE OPTIONS \u2022QUICK EATS \u2022SERIOUS TAKE-OUT OPERATION \u2022VEGANS \u2022VEGETARIANS<\/p><div class=\"03bb5c02e2f58c6bb7f372bc13011e34\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10px;\">Advertisement<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8677361123316975\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- ZXZ -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8677361123316975\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3054782407\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br><br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Unframed serves Cape Town\u2019s best ice cream and was named the best ice cream parlor in the world (which seems like a hard call to make, but we\u2019ll take it). They also post their flavors on Instagram every morning in case you need a few hours to think before committing to just one.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>9. The Pok\u00e9 Co.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>PERFECT FOR: \u2022GLUTEN-FREE OPTIONS \u2022KEEPING IT KIND OF HEALTHY \u2022LUNCH \u2022QUICK EATS<\/p>\n<p>The Poke Co. is your best choice before a hike or day trip when you\u2019re looking to grab something \u201cnow now\u201d (a real phrase used by people across the country to describe \u201cimmediately\u201d). This is the local go-to fast-casual spot because of the high-quality, sustainable fish they serve and sauces.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>10. The Raptor Room<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>PERFECT FOR: \u2022BRUNCH \u2022CASUAL WEEKNIGHT \u2022DINNER \u2022GLUTEN-FREE OPTIONS \u2022LUNCH \u2022VEGANS \u2022VEGETARIANS \u2022WALK-INS<\/p>\n<p>Part coffee shop, part restaurant, and part concert venue, the bright pink Raptor Room is a great daytime option before or after exploring the District Six Museum. It\u2019s a very cool-feeling place that serves national staples like gatsbys (sub sandwiches stuffed with french fries), vetkoeks (savory donuts stuffed with meat or french fries), and peri peri chicken.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>11. Harvest Cafe<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>PERFECT FOR: \u2022BREAKFAST \u2022COFFEE &amp; A LIGHT BITE \u2022GLUTEN-FREE OPTIONS \u2022KEEPING IT KIND OF HEALTHY \u2022LUNCH \u2022VEGANS \u2022VEGETARIANS<\/p>\n<p>Bo-Kaap, a historic and colorful neighborhood in the center of the city, is a must-visit, and the best way to see it is from the roof of Harvest Cafe. You\u2019ll find a perfect view of the rainbow houses on Wale Street, a unique coffee menu (focus on this, though they have food, too), and a barista who is some sort of latte-art Picasso.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>12. The Strangers Club<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>PERFECT FOR: \u2022BREAKFAST \u2022GLUTEN-FREE OPTIONS \u2022KEEPING IT KIND OF HEALTHY \u2022LUNCH \u2022OUTDOOR\/PATIO SITUATION \u2022VEGANS \u2022VEGETARIANS<\/p>\n<p>The Strangers Club is a leafy, semi-outdoor bungalow hidden on a side street in Green Point that looks like it would host yoga retreats &#8211; which means that their menu of smoothie bowls and salads makes a lot of sense. TSC is full of the international model\/surfer set, but the atmosphere is so laid back that the occasional \u201cyaaaa bruuu!\u201d being thrown across the room is just part of the experience.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>13. Jason Bakery<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>PERFECT FOR: \u2022BREAKFAST \u2022BRUNCH \u2022CLASSIC ESTABLISHMENT \u2022COFFEE &amp; A LIGHT BITE \u2022GLUTEN-FREE OPTIONS \u2022VEGANS \u2022VEGETARIANS<\/p>\n<p>If you only have brunch once while you\u2019re here, Jason is the place to go. When you\u2019re heading here before or after a hike, there are healthier options like shakshuka and almond-and-baked-apple oats.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>14. Between Us<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>PERFECT FOR: \u2022BREAKFAST \u2022DATE NIGHT \u2022GLUTEN-FREE OPTIONS \u2022LUNCH \u2022OUTDOOR\/PATIO SITUATION \u2022VEGANS \u2022VEGETARIANS<\/p>\n<p>Between us is an all-day affair: breakfast in the morning sun, leisurely lunches with friends, a family dinner, or late night t\u00eate-\u00e0-t\u00eate at the bar. A place where the food is consistently spectacular and the environment familiar but ever-surprising.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>15. The Commissary<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>PERFECT FOR: \u2022CASUAL WEEKNIGHT \u2022DINNER \u2022DATE NIGHT \u2022DINING SOLO \u2022EATING AT THE BAR \u2022SMALL PLATES \u2022VEGANS \u2022VEGETARIANS \u2022WALK-INS<\/p>\n<p>The Commissary is a small, graffiti-covered space in the center of town from the same team as The Test Kitchen and The Potluck Club. But instead of plates that were definitely constructed with tweezers, the food here can only be described as American carnival food with an Asian twist &#8211; things like barbecue pork belly with toasted coconut and deep-fried, skewered shrimp \u201cprawn dogs.\u201d They don\u2019t take reservations, but you can wait for your table over beers at The House of Machines next door.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Food lovers rejoice! 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