Best Cape Town Restaurants Based on Diner Reviews
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Aegir Project Brewery Noordhoek
Brewery
4.7
• Brewery taproom known for pushing boundaries since 2015 • Serves its own beer paired with a proper kitchen menu • Located right on the Noordhoek beachfront
Addis in Cape Ethiopian Restaurant
Ethiopian restaurant
4.5
• Cape Town’s longest-standing Ethiopian restaurant • Known for excellent, authentically prepared Ethiopian food • Praised for maintaining high standards despite changing premises
Amura
Seafood restaurant
4.7
• Seafood-focused fine dining by Michelin-starred Chef Ángel León • Located in the gardens of the Mount Nelson Hotel • Ideal for special occasions and milestone celebrations
Aubergine Restaurant
Fine dining restaurant
4.5
• Classic fine dining establishment with nearly three decades of history • Led by Chef Harald Bresselschmidt • Praised for consistent quality in a formal yet unstuffy setting
Bellagio Mediterranean Restaurant
Mediterranean restaurant
4.6
• Mediterranean restaurant led by Chef-owner Louise Castle • Specializes in seasonal seafood with classic Italian training • Perfect for celebrations, offering delicious and beautifully served dishes
Belly of the beast
Restaurant
4.8
• South African fine dining with a unique tasting menu experience • Offers thirty seats per night with no set menu, relying on chef's trust • Praised for brilliant and delicious food
Bodega Ramen
Restaurant
4.6
• Japanese ramen spot with a cult following • Known for consistent bowls and delicious starters • Recommended to order all starters and share
Bouchon Bistro
Restaurant
4.6
• Small-plates bistro inside an urban winery • Offers relaxed French bistro food with a great wine list • Praised for its relaxed ambience and good service
Cattle Baron De Waterkant
Steak house
4.5
• Dependable steakhouse in the heart of De Waterkant • Serves classic steak dishes without fuss • Diners enjoy sharing starters like crumbed broccolini with cheese sauce
Chef's Table at Mount Nelson
Restaurant
4.5
• Immersive open-kitchen theatre dining experience • Tucked inside the Belmond Mount Nelson hotel ✓ Book well in advance due to limited seating
Chingadas Mexican Cantina Cape Town
Mexican restaurant
4.6
• Family-friendly Tex-Mex cantina • Known for good service in a busy, high-energy room • Popular for frozen strawberry margaritas and pork nachos
The Cousins Trattoria
Italian restaurant
4.6
• Traditional Italian trattoria founded by three Italian cousins • Menu built around properly handmade pasta • Praised for warm, welcoming, and attentive staff
East City Grill & Yakiniku
Restaurant
4.8
• Offers two dining concepts: South African heritage and Asian yakiniku • Known for consistently satisfying repeat visitors
Farro
Restaurant
5.0
• Contemporary European restaurant run by husband-and-wife team Alex and Eloise Windebank • Features a small-scale, precise five-course menu • Diners appreciate the beautifully designed dishes and passion for food pairing
Fyn Restaurant
Restaurant
4.7
• Contemporary fine dining blending South African ingredients with Japanese precision • Offers a tasting menu that rewards close attention • The dining room is designed to highlight the kitchen's artistry
Galjoen
Restaurant
4.7
• Tasting menu built entirely around sustainably sourced South African seafood • Known for excellent first three courses: oysters, tuna tartare, and mussels • The koeksister dessert is also a highlight
Hemelhuijs
Restaurant
4.6
• Contemporary café and design showcase, a City Centre fixture since 2010 • Ideal for brunch, offering delicious food in a unique atmosphere • Known as the kind of place to impress visitors
Iron Steak and Bar Restaurant
Steak house
4.5
• No-fuss steak concept on Bree Street • Focuses on good food, good drinks, and good vibes • Comparable to Flat Iron in the UK for its relaxed atmosphere and great food
Maharajah Indian Restaurant
Indian restaurant
4.4
• Traditional Indian restaurant open since 1979 • Serves authentic Indian flavors in Tamboerskloof • A long-standing institution loved by locals and visitors
Nikkei Japanese Peruvian by PAN Collection
Sushi restaurant
4.6
• Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant on Bree Street • Known for its curated, intentional dining experiences • Offers bold, precise, and effortlessly cool flavors
Obi Restaurant
Japanese restaurant
4.6
• Japanese sushi restaurant founded by veteran Hatsushiro Muraoka • Known for doing the fundamentals of sushi properly • Praised for its chic yet welcoming design and muted lighting
Persian Peacock
Restaurant
4.7
• Persian dining with a confident, colorful menu • Known for its stunning decor and beautiful vibe, resembling a museum • Offers a unique dining experience for Cape Town
Saigon
Vietnamese restaurant
4.4
• Vietnamese restaurant in City Bowl with a devoted following for over two decades • Praised for fantastic food and service, especially its world-class Pho
Scala Pasta / Bar by PAN Collection
Italian restaurant
4.5
• Italian tapas restaurant developed with Rome’s 'king of carbonara' • Serves Italian small plates ideal for sharing • Diners are consistently blown away by the food and service
Silk Asian Fusion
Restaurant
4.4
• Asian fusion restaurant inspired by the old Silk Route • Offers sharing plates spanning the continent • Each dish is superb, making it ideal for celebrations
Seebamboes
Restaurant
4.9
• Reimagines 'surf and turf' as a full tasting-menu experience • Located above Galjoen restaurant • Praised for warm welcome, attentive staff, and perfect dishes
Upper Union
Restaurant
4.6
• Refined sharing plates by Chef Amori Burger • Curated for the curious, known for a loyal following • Considered a special spot for return visits
Journey Urchin Restaurant At Hyatt Regency
Restaurant
4.6
• Offers the 'Journey' tasting menu, a chef’s exploration of the Western Cape • Chef Marcus delivers unadulterated flavor with confidence and soul • Dishes like smoked snoek and grilled crayfish carry depth
The Woodlands Eatery
Restaurant
4.6
• Authentic Italian restaurant run by two Italian-born hosts • Known for hospitality that makes strangers feel like regulars • Described as dining at a friend's home where 'Nonna has been cooking all day'
Vadivelu
Indian restaurant
4.7
• Indian restaurant offering confident, well-seasoned Indian food • Proudly not fusion, focusing on traditional flavors • Praised for exceptional food, bursting with flavor from starter to dessert
Villa 47
Italian restaurant
4.5
• Contemporary Italian restaurant in a heritage building on Bree Street • Pairs an Italian menu with a proper cocktail list • Popular for both corporate groups and couples
VIXI Social House
Restaurant
4.4
• Mediterranean mezze and sharing menu built for groups • Embraces the Bree Street energy • Reviewers love its stylish, inviting, and beautifully curated atmosphere
Yatai Japanese by PAN Collection
Japanese restaurant
4.5
• Ramen bar promising simplicity and complexity in the same bowl • The Kyoto Set Menu is a curated journey of flavors • Praised for exceptional creativity and meticulous technique
Reverie Social Table
Restaurant
4.9
• Social fine dining with one long table and one nightly menu • Chef-patron Julia Hattingh hosts in a warm, table d’hôte style • Offers delicious local seasonal food and great wine in quirky Observatory
TTK Fledgelings
Restaurant
4.6
• Inspiring plates with serious technique, steering away from stuffy fine dining • Located inside The Old Biscuit Mill • The five-course tasting menu is consistently highlighted as exceptional
in the meantime
Restaurant
4.8
• Elevated Korean cuisine by Sepial • Offers a set menu of soulful Korean dishes like broths and dumplings • Provides a serene dining environment in the heart of buzzy Woodstock
The Happy Uncles
Fine dining restaurant
4.7
• Halaal fine dining from a group of ingredient-savvy chefs • Located in an unassuming Salt River address • Praised for exquisite ambience, food flavor, texture, and pairings
Ganesh
Restaurant
4.4
• Thai street food, an Observatory institution reborn • Maintains neighborhood loyalty from its Cafe Ganesh days • A quaint 'hole in the wall' loved by locals and chefs alike
La Boheme Wine Bar & Bistro
Restaurant
4.5
• Bistro offering classic dishes and over sixty wine options by the glass • Recently renovated, creating an attractive and welcoming space • Considered a top Cape Town restaurant for its relaxed feel
COZCO MEDITERRANEAN
Restaurant
4.7
• Cosy café by day, Mediterranean sharing-plates spot by night • Built a loyal Sea Point following through warmth and good food • Known for excellent calamari with rice in a relaxed atmosphere
Curate at Ellerman House
Fine dining restaurant
4.8
• South African wine and fine dining experience • Located in Ellerman House’s striking Wine Gallery space • Praised for fabulous evenings with outstanding service, ambience, and food
Duchess of Wisbeach
Restaurant
3.8
• Mediterranean dining that transforms from restaurant to late-night hideaway • Known for its unmatched vibe, delicious food, incredible service, and stunning décor
GOLD Restaurant
African restaurant
4.5
• African dinner and show experience with live drumming • Offers a pan-African tasting menu in a celebratory atmosphere • A firm favorite on the tourist trail for good food and amazing entertainment
Luuma Restaurant
Seafood restaurant
4.8
• Contemporary seafood menu inside the Protea Hotel • Has become a Sea Point spot locals return to weekly • Kingklip and seafood risotto are a winning combination
OneEighty at Ellerman House
Fine dining restaurant
5.0
• Ellerman House’s flagship dining room with a seasonal menu • Perched above Bantry Bay with stunning art, fine wine, and sunset views • Leaves a lasting impression with its picturesque setting
Salsify at the Roundhouse
Fine dining restaurant
4.6
• Fine dining with Lion’s Head at its back and the Atlantic in front • Offers a tasting menu with tea pairing for a unique experience • The kitchen matches the ambition of its stunning setting
Zest Restaurant
Restaurant
4.6
• Wood-fired cooking with uninterrupted Atlantic views • A genuine occasion restaurant for regulars • Offers efficient, friendly service, a fabulous vibe, and great food
PIER Restaurant
Restaurant
4.8
• La Colombe Group’s Waterfront outpost, serving a multi-course seafood tasting menu • Located right on the Pierhead, offering a unique and glamorous experience • Praised for its elegantly decorated interior and above-and-beyond service
ROOI Restaurant
Restaurant
4.5
• South African grill room built on fire and seasonal produce • Has quickly become a go-to for milestone dinners at the One&Only • Offers wonderful food, ambience, and views
The Waterside
Restaurant
4.7
• Pier’s sister restaurant on the Pierhead site, headed by chef Roxy Mudie • Offers both a reduced menu and a full tasting experience with harbour views • Praised for the kitchen’s creativity, attention to detail, and top-notch experience
Banana Jam Cafe
Restaurant
4.5
• Caribbean comfort food and award-winning craft beer brewed on-site since 1999 • A Kenilworth institution known for flavorful, generous food • Offers vibrant service and atmosphere
Cattle Baron Westlake
Barbecue restaurant
4.6
• Newest Cattle Baron location, bringing a dependable steakhouse formula • Located in the redeveloped Westlake Lifestyle Centre • Offers delicious and superbly cooked steaks with excellent service
The Conservatory Restaurant
Restaurant
4.6
• Contemporary dining set in the Cellars-Hohenort’s glass-walled dining room • Features a beautifully executed menu in one of the prettiest garden settings • Praised for attentive staff, beautiful gardens, and interesting, tasty food
The Cellars-Hohenort, an SLH Hotel
Hotel
4.7
• Luxury hotel known for its stunning gardens and elegant atmosphere • Offers a renowned high tea experience, considered a Constantia rite of passage • Provides a serene and elegant setting for dining and relaxation
La Colombe Restaurant
French restaurant
4.8
• Internationally recognized fine-dining room • Pairs Constantia Nek’s mountain scenery with a consistently excellent menu • Diners are amazed by the inventiveness of the food and exceptional service
Havana Nights
Restaurant
4.3
• Sister venue to Pirates Steakhouse, designed for late evenings • Known for juicy, tender, and fresh calamari, chicken strips, and rump bites
Foxcroft Restaurant
Restaurant
4.6
• Refined restaurant at a historic Constantia Nek site • Offers valley views that match its culinary ambition • Praised for its evolved dining experience in a gorgeous setting
PIRATES STEAKHOUSE & PUB
Restaurant
4.3
• Family-owned steakhouse established in 1990 • Plumstead’s dining anchor for over three decades • A regular choice for big family celebrations, known for good food and atmosphere
Salushi
Japanese restaurant
4.7
• Sushi restaurant that has become a genuine neighborhood ritual since 2008 • Known for excellent, super fresh food in a beautiful setting
Palm House - Boutique Hotel and Spa
Hotel
4.5
• Boutique hotel offering a luxurious stay • Home to Chef Gregory Henderson’s signature restaurant, de Tafel
Veld & Vine Bistro
Restaurant
4.9
• Cape classic bistro built on sustainability and local ingredients • A Claremont favorite for relaxed, elevated dining • Offers a great wine list focusing on local selection and the best steak in town
The Deli Social
Deli
4.9
• Deli, bakery, and pantry championing local, seasonal produce • Located in the heart of Hout Bay • Known for fabulous sharing plates, delicious combinations, and exceptional service
Nostos Cape Town
Restaurant
4.7
• Traditional Greek restaurant from Spiro and Julie • Builds its menu around memory and story • A Hout Bay favorite, known for its truly scrummy halloumi starter
The Bloemhof Grill and Guesthouse
Restaurant
4.6
• Offers elevated homecooking with generous, home-cooked portions • Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with every dish made by the chef • Known for delicious food, massive portions, and a friendly atmosphere around the bomas
Cafe Orca
Seafood restaurant
4.7
• Beachfront seafood restaurant with arguably the best views in Melkbosstrand • A proper destination on the West Coast • Praised for feeling at home with great food, stunning views, and excellent service
Damhuis Restaurant
Restaurant
4.5
• Seaside seafood restaurant, a Melkbosstrand fixture since 2009 • Features several interconnected rooms, including a fireplace • Ideal for catching a beautiful ocean sunset
De Grendel Wine Estate and Restaurant
Winery
4.7
• Located at the only working wine farm within Cape Town’s city limits • Pairs contemporary Cape cuisine with its own cellar-door wines • Offers stunning settings with unbeatable views and sunsets
Homespun Blouberg
Restaurant
4.8
• Contemporary fusion restaurant designed as an escape from the everyday • Blends European technique with Asian, local, and global flavors • Praised for exceptional food, service, ambience, and tableside cocktail making
The Melkbos Kitchen
Restaurant
4.5
• Seaside bistro with a front-row seat to beautiful sunsets • Offers a varied menu, including vegan options, for all meals • Known for delicious dishes like perfectly cooked and seasoned kingklip parmesan
Cattle Baron Tyger Waterfront
Steak house
4.6
• One of the busiest steakhouses on Dineplan with over 1,100 reviews • A reliable choice for big family occasions in the Northern Suburbs • Offers excellent food and a lovely atmosphere with great service
Restaurant De Tafel
Restaurant
4.5
• Chef Gregory Henderson’s signature restaurant at Palm House Boutique Hotel • Dinner-only, story-driven menu with locally foraged ingredients • Offers an unforgettable culinary journey celebrating the essence of the Cape
HQ Africa
Services
• Cape Town’s original single-cut steakhouse, reimagined since 2008 • Combines timeless steakhouse culture with a social dining room • Known for very good food, especially the steak special for value, and excellent service
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