Dining out in Cape Town – the best restaurant recommendations
Dining out in Cape Town isn’t that easy. Cape Town’s cuisine combines a wide variety of influences and styles. This has to do with South Africa’s long history so typical South African cuisine today is characterized by Dutch, English, German and Asian elements.
Therefore, It is a challenge for tourists to find the right restaurants from the innumerable ones. We spent five days in Cape Town and can recommend the following restaurants for dinner in Cape Town:
Dining out in Cape Town – Hussar Grill
Hussar Grill Restaurants is a chain of steak restaurants that has been operating in the Western and Eastern Cape regions for over 50 years. It stands for excellent steaks and a wide range of wines at affordable prices.
We have visited the Hussar Grill Mouille Point, located directly on the Atlantic coast and about 10 minutes away from the recommended Hotel Winchester Mansion. Mouille stands for the lighthouse of the same name, 100m away and comes from the French word for “anchorage”.
The restaurant welcomes guests in a cosy ambience with large windows facing the Atlantic Ocean. Outdoor seating is also available, but Mouille Point is busy.
The menu corresponds to the Hussar standard and includes a range of steak, fish and pasta dishes and an extensive wine list.
Our Ribeye steak was perfect and roasted to the point. The same goes for the salmon fillet. The South African red wine was also convincing.
The service was friendly, and there was no waiting time. Hussar grills are top-rated, so a reservation is necessary. This can be done comfortably via the homepage.
Dining out in Cape Town – Sea Breeze
The highly recommended address for fish lovers is Sea Breeze on Bree Street. Bree Street is one of the central restaurant and bar spots in Cape Town and should be visited.
Sea Breeze is a speciality fish restaurant with a charm that makes it stand out from the Waterfront restaurants. It has a very good price/performance ratio. The design and furnishings are rather puristic. Outdoor seating is also available.
The dishes deserve special praise. The oysters as a starter were just as convincing as the grilled scampis. The same goes for the Seafood Curry and the Tagliatelle with Scampis as the main course. A sweet conclusion was the cheesecake. The wine list is well-sorted and offers something for every taste.
The visit took place on a Saturday evening, and it was complete. This did not influence the service, which was very friendly and courteous. The Sea Breeze is widespread and should be reserved in advance. This is possible without problems on the homepage. It is recommended that you use a taxi for the return trip.
Dining out in Cape Town – Harbour House – V&A Waterfront
The V&A Waterfront is one of Cape Town’s tourist hotspots, with a shopping centre, harbour, hotels and restaurants. The Harbour House, which is located directly on the waterfront, is one of them.
The restaurant is upscale and has two large outdoor terraces and indoor seating. Due to its location in the V&A complex, the Harbour House is well-visited, and one would do well to reserve it in advance.
Unfortunately, the food does not meet one’s high standards. The scallops, seafood pasta, and the day’s catch were tasty, but something specific was missing before viewing the self-chosen claim.
The prices for Cape Town are relatively high due to the location.
The restaurant was well attended during the visit, Monday evening; the service was fast, friendly and attentive. In direct comparison, we would prefer the Sea Breeze.
Dining out in Cape Town – Chinchilla Rooftop Cafe & Bar
Camps Bay is one of Cape Town’s hippest neighbourhoods. It is situated in a beautiful, sheltered bay and can be compared to Miami Beach or Cannes. The density of bars, restaurants, and hotels is correspondingly high.
The Chinchilla Rooftop Cafe & Bar is a popular location, and from its large rooftop terrace, you have a fantastic view of the bay.
The Chinchilla offers snacks on a small menu. Besides, high-quality wines and cocktails are offered.
Lounge music perfectly mixed by local DJs completes the offer. We visited the bar on a Sunday evening for a sundowner and were impressed by the atmosphere. Drinks and snacks should be the focus of the visit rather than the ambience and the view.
The Rooftop Bar is an extremely popular meeting place, especially at sunset, and it is almost impossible to get a seat without making a reservation in advance.
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