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South Africans like to eat out and that means that visitors will find an excellent and diverse range of restaurants here, in Cape Town. The food has a strong local flavor, including strange specialties such as crocodile and zebra. Having fun in the city is so easy, when you get everything you need right in the center of Cape Town. You may choose to dine in a fine restaurant, shop in a mall or in a boutique and visit a museum or a theme park.
Cape Town is known as being the most welcoming city in South Africa and the locals have a laid-back and easy-going nature, which means that tourists will not encounter any problems in asking for directions or socializing with the Cape Town people.
So, no matter if you are alone or with your family and children, there are lots of entertainment options for all ages and preferences.
The national specialties that travelers will encounter on almost every menu at the restaurants in Cape Town, include dishes such as Potjiekos, Bredies and Biltong, all having meat as the main ingredient. The national drinks are Umqombothi (home-brewed sorghum beer), Rooibos (red-leafed tea) and Amarula Cream (sweet creamy liqueur made from the fruit of the Marula tree) and there are all delicious. Visitors should keep in mind that it is customary to tip waiters here and the normal tipping is 10% or 15%, if not included in service.
Below, you can find a few recommended restaurants for your lunch or night out in Cape Town. Check them out!
Aubergine - Sit back and enjoy a delightful dinner around the palm tree, on the terrace. The dishes are unique and inventive, the menu containing tasty dishes such as the freshwater fish with green curry foam. The subtle Asian influences are notable and there is a wine suitable for every dish on the menu, complimenting each course.
Address: 39 Barnet Street, Gardens.
Baia - Being the best seafood restaurant in Cape Town, reservations are essential in order to get a table. Customers will enjoy fabulous views of the V&A Waterfront from the terrace as well as delicious seafood platters, such as shellfish and line-fish in a classic beurre blanc sauce. This contemporary and chic restaurant is also serving beef and poultry, as well as tasty desserts.
Address: Shop 6262, V&A Waterfront.
Buitenverwachting - The name come from the wine estate were the restaurant is located, the terrace offering amazing views of the vineyards. The South African flavour is proportionately added in the international cuisine served here, making the menu rich in tasty and varied dishes. The wine list also includes their labels, as well as local and international vintages.
Address: Klein Constantia Road, Constantia.
Salt - It is serving South African classic dishes and it is located on the waterfront in the classy Bantry Bay. The specialties served here include grilled asparagus and there is a new specialty pie every day. Customers have a decent wine list to choose from, containing many options, such as the outstanding Cape wine, Ataraxia Chardonnay 2007. Great views, delicious dishes on the menu and fine wine! Salt is definitely a great place to eat!
Address: 34 Victoria Road, Bantry Bay.
The Cape Colony Restaurant - Enjoy classic African mains, such as the Cape Malay chicken and the whole lobster prepared in Thai-style with lemon grass, garlic, chilli, coriander and ginger, at this chic, award-winning restaurant. Jazz music is playing in the background to make the dining experience more pleasant.
Address: Mount Nelson Hotel, 76 Orange Street.
The Conservatory - Customers can enjoy here delicious foccacia bread, pepper aged Angus beef and many other ingenious cooking creations. The restaurant offers a delightful view of the Table Mountain. The menu also includes skin roasted salmon and truffle butter and watercress salad.
Address: Table Bay Quay 6, V&A Waterfront.
The Hussar Grill - Is Cape Town's best-kept secret! It is an alternative to the steak-house chains in the city. Here, the chef prepares sensational steaks right in front of the customers. The gin and tomato soup is one of the house specialty starters and the most popular mains served include the grilled ostrich fillet, game steaks and saddle of lamb, accompanied by varied sausages.
Address: 10 Main Road, Rondebosch.