With the beautiful Cape Winelands on its doorstep, the Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean to provide fresh fish, a country where Beef and Lamb is organically farmed, and Ostrich and Venison abundant, its no surprise that Cape Town’s Restaurants are well acclaimed.
- Compared to other international cities, eating out in Cape Town is regarded affordable and great value for money
- Pair your meal with a bottle or two of great South African wine
South Africa is particularly well known for its Steaks
- Many of Cape Town’s chefs are internationally trained, your meals in Cape Town will compare favourably with any restaurant any where in the world.
- Enjoy the spectacular settings of the restaurants, many located on wine estates and with magnificent views.
During the season, the restaurants in Cape Town fill up very quickly. Speak to your Rhino Africa Consultant about pre-booking your restaurants for you, especially during peak periods such as Christmas, New Year and Easter. Cape Town offers you a wide variety of places to eat, from the relaxed environment of Quay Four in the Waterfront, which has been serving for many years, to the more formal environment of La Colombe Restaurant at Constantia Uitsig Hotel.
Visit the Showroom where chef Bruce Robertson will tempt you with his intricate and stylish menu. Philippe Starke chairs complement the stark interior. Bruce Robertson’s open kitchen means that you can watch as Bruce and his team plate and prepare your meal. If your still feeling peckish after your meal then why not pop next door to the Showroom Car Garage and purchase any one of the elegant and limited edition cars. Bruce’s winelist is extensive and passionately put together, be sure to try his Bruce Juice !
Ginja Restaurant is one of Cape Town’s most talked about restaurants. Chef Mike Bassett cleverly combines local and international ingredients to create a fusion meals. Upstairs from Ginja you will find Shoga Restaurant, slightly less intricate and more boisterous plated than Ginja – both restaurants are high on our list of ‘ must eats’ when in Cape Town.
German Chef Harold Bresselschmidt has been creating award wining dishes for many years. His recently refurbished restaurant – Aubergine – is one of the finest fine dining experiences in Cape Town. During the summer the courtyard is a perfect place for a meal, whilst in the winter months the roaring log fires are a welcome treat.
George Jardine and his team at Jardine Restaurant have created a culinary treat. Beautiful sauces, well plated meals and a passion for flavour await you at Jardine Restaurant. Next door the Jardine Bakery is a little lesser known Cape Town secret, open only during the day the Bakery serves take away Sandwiches, Breads, Muffins and Cookies – well worth a detour if you are in the vicinity.
Situated on the Atlantic Seaboard in Bantry Bay you will find Chef Peter Goffe Wood’s Salt Restaurant. With uninterrupted seaviews, it is an ideal venue for a lazy lunch as you over look the ocean as its crashes on the rocks below.
La Colombe Restaurant at Constantia Uitsig has a fantastic setting. The chef Luke Dale Roberts has created a magical menu, combining the flavours of Africa, the East and Europe , and at the same time filling the very big Chefs Clogs left by Franck Dangereux.
