The best restaurants and bars in Cape Town
South Africa is always been known for being a cosmopolitan city that has found a way to showcase its authenticity over time. Cape Town is now a diverse city that has started embracing their natural ingredients and cooking techniques to the rest of the world. Here, you will find a range of restaurants serving many infused cuisines that will take you on a gastronomical adventure. Ranging from Michelin Star restaurants and nominations from the World’s Best Restaurants and Bars, here are some the very best bars and restaurants in Cape Town.
Settled on top of Cape Town’s many mountains, La Colombe is a serene, elegant and treehouse like restaurant above the Constantia Valley. Walk into simplistic surroundings that are In-tune with the surroundings above that overlooks Hout and False Bay. The French and Asian food fusion can be enjoyed through the Chef’s innovative and heavenly dishes. Enjoy fresh ingredients, clean flavours and the level of passion taken to beautifully craft each dish. The winding part up to La Colombe will be totally worth it once you’ve tasted a meal here.
Seafood in Cape Town is a must try so of course Wolfgat is the place to go. Enjoy a wide variety of Seafood seasonal dishes using naturally produced ingredients. The seven-course menu is built using ingredients inspired from the surrounding area. Here at Wolfgat they are all about sustainability so get ready to eat in minimalistic surroundings and quaint outdoor seating. Breathe in the salty air of the beach close by while you indulge into the dishes served here. On the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, Wolfgat has been able to bring Cape Town to the world.
Sleek interiors with a black and white that is sophistically decorated with chic linen, Foxcroft creates dishes the same way. The food here is all about style, class and variety which is very apparent in the types of dishes made. Starters may use a choice of seafood while the main include slow cooked meats. Foxcroft is the type of place you would want on your Instagram feed for the aesthetic it creates around its name. Located close to the city center getting here is quick and completely worth it. Open from 8am to 9pm enjoy a late breakfast or wind up here for the day.
Located on the Main road of Green point, Jade Champagne Bar and Lounge is an upscale French bar in Cape Town. The interiors are intimate and dimly lit with long couches and music. This place is highly recommended for a group of friends or even a couples. The drink served here are creative and smooth with a vast choice of snacks to choose from. The club can turn crowded towards the night as it is open from 9pm to 4am.
Open courtyards that is also levels up as a wine bar is a perfect sundown spot in the city. Tucked away behind Honest Chocolate Café the Gin Bar focuses on quality rather than quantity. So while you may only have 5 drink choices all that are of course Gin inspired get ready to have a treat for your taste buds. The wine options are available too. Spend a pleasant evening sipping on tasty cocktails infused with natural ingredients or stick to the original G&T the choice is yours. The Gin Bar is happy to serve you either way. Open from 5am to 1pm.
There is so much else to enjoy in Cape Town such as its abundance of natural sights and wonders. Table mountains, the Old Biscuit Mill and Dragon’s back trails are just a few to see. Check into star class accommodation and soak up the South African sun in style using the WKNDTRP city guides.