The 25 Best Restaurants in Cape Town

In a city like Cape Town, where new restaurants open faster than you can knock back a tequila, it’s easy to get caught up in the “hot-right-now” hype. But there’s more depth to the city’s food scene, as the run of Best Food City in the World accolades attests. And, with the Winelands on our doorstep, we’re spoilt for even more choice – its magnificent vistas elevating an already-epic gastronomic outing to dizzying heights.We have so many fine-dining eateries that deserve their hard-earned accolades but we also love the simple, down-to-earth goodness of relaxed farm-to-table establishments, and the buzz of our bistros and small-plate eateries.

It was tougher than ever narrowing our list to 25, but we rolled up our sleeves and tucked in! These are our tried-and-tested favourites for a consistently excellent day or night out.

Amura

There’s a Belle Epoque grandeur to the vaulted ceilings and cinematic interiors of the Mount Nelson’s Amura restaurant. Michelin-star chef Ángel León (renowned for his innovative approach to sustainable seafood at ground-breaking Aponiente in Spain), explores the oceans of the Cape in an immersive marine-dining menu, drawing from the ocean’s mysterious beauty and rich biodiversity. Amura celebrates everything from delicate plankton and halophyte plants to humble by-catch fish, all elevated through fire-cooking, fermentation and spice. It’s rooted in Spanish culinary tradition but brought vividly to life with South African ingredients and flair. Think umami flavour bombs such as prawn toast, yellowtail chorizo, plankton risotto and squid-ink croquettes, sublime oysters, scallop sashimi and beautifully fresh yellowtail with a green escabeche sauce. Choose from the à la carte menu, or embark on the Chefs Journey menu that encourages you to explore new ways to taste the ocean. The glamorous interiors, by award-winning local interior architect Tristan du Plessis, mirror the moody mystery of the Cape’s kelp forest – deep greens, warm timbers and bronze accents, anchored by an open-plan kitchen where the magic happens in full view. With a slew of international awards already, Amura is making serious waves.
Opening times Friday – Sunday, 12.30pm – 3pm
Monday – Sunday, 6.30pm – 11pm
Contact 021 483 1000, [email protected]
Where to find it Mount Nelson, 76 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town
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Chefs Warehouse Beau Constantia

After 10 years at the helm of this perennially buzzed-about restaurant (which he co-owns with Liam Tomlin), chef Ivor Jones is still innovating, and his mastery of flavour is impossible to beat! A glass cube suspended above the vine-clad Constantia valley, the restaurant offers glorious views as you settle in to share the multicourse set menu of fine-dining dishes delivered with casual finesse. Inspired in equal parts by nostalgia, journeys, and sheer kitchen-genius experimentation, every bite is an adventure of taste and texture, mingling the fresh aromatic flavours of Southeast Asia with a liberal seasoning of South African nostalgia. Coupled with the open kitchen, chic interiors and world-class wines, this is an unforgettable dining experience.
Good to know Request a table on the terrace when the sun is out (call the restaurant on the morning of your reservation to secure one). No children under 10 allowed.
There’s the Protea Pod private dining space (seating 8 – 10) for extra-special occasions.
Opening times Lunch: Daily, 12pm – 2pm (last seating)
Dinner: Monday – Saturday, 6.30pm – 8pm (last seating)
Closed Tuesday in winter.
Contact 021 794 8632, [email protected]
Where to find it Beau Constantia Wine Farm, Off Constantia Main Road (M41), Constantia Nek, Cape Town
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La Petite Colombe

Amid the striking art, architecture and views of Leeu Estates’s stunning Franschhoek property, this is a special occasion destination that conjures the most beautifully plated cuisine to match. The sibling of Constantia’s La Colombe is a relaxed yet refined and flawlessly five-star eatery, helmed by chef Peter Duncan, who brings his rural roots and family history to his cooking. A playfully theatrical array of dishes flows from his kitchen – from the “lounge snacks” to the sweets trolley, with two menus (a full Chef’s Experience and Reduced Menu) and the option of vegetarian versions. Dazzling presentation, professional service, a smart winelist (and lauded cocktails) create a sense of occasion that makes dining here particularly memorable.
Good to know The two menus (the full Chef’s Experience and Reduced Menu) both offer vegetarian options.
Opening times Monday – Sunday, 12pm – 10pm
Contact 021 202 3395, [email protected]
Where to find it Leeu Estates, Dassenberg Road (off the R45), Franschhoek
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Fyn

One of the most exciting epicurean experiences in the city plays out on the fifth floor of an innercity block, in a moody, loft-like space with an open kitchen at its heart. A regular on The World’s 50 Best list and the Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant of the Year for 2026, chef Peter Tempelhoff’s Fyn offers food that is rooted in the wildness of South African ingredients, while drawing on the flavours, aesthetics and techniques of Japanese gastronomy. With culinary director Ashley Moss and sommelier and service director Jennifer Hugé, the team puts endless thought and care into a multi-course menu that runs the gamut of tastes and textures, each course presented in intriguing and creative ways for a journey of discovery that crosses boundaries and charts new territories of taste. Springbok, abalone, Karoo lamb and garlic buchu meet house-fermented elements and subtle infusions – each yielding a hit of flavour so lingering and sublime, you never want it to end. Continually evolving and refining, there’s always something new to discover, on the plates and in the cocktail glasses.
Opening times Monday – Saturday, 12pm – 2pm; 6pm – 8.30pm (last seating)
Contact 021 286 2733, [email protected]
Where to find it Church Square, 37 Parliament Street, Cape Town
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La Colombe

The flagship of Scot Kirton’s gastronomic empire serves inventive, immaculately styled, utterly delicious plates amid a tranquil forest setting and is a regular on The World’s 50 Best restaurant list. The pared-down interior is the perfect canvas for the chefs to conjure foraged and seasonal ingredients into immaculately plated French-Asian dishes. Each of the courses on the tasting menu is a delight, revealed by different chefs and waiters in a myriad surprising ways, and with flourishes of forest and fynbos magic. Beyond the ambience of the space and intricacy of the menu, there’s a playful sense of whimsy under executive chef James Gaag’s guidance – which makes this an event rather than a meal. From the charming “Silvermist vegetable garden” starter and signature tuna La Colombe (served in individual tins) to the final sweet bite, the feast unfolds with a sense of theatre that’s truly unforgettable.
Opening times Monday – Sunday, 12pm – 1.30pm; 6.30pm – 8.30pm (last seating)
Contact 021 794 2390, [email protected]
Where to find it Silvermist Wine Estate, La Colombe Road, Off Constantia Main Road (M41), Constantia, Cape Town
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Le Bistrot de JAN

A polished and evocative yet informal new arrival on Cape Town’s dining scene is Le Bistrot de Jan from South African Michelin-starred chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen. The younger, slightly rebellious, à la carte sibling of his Michelin-starred Jan restaurant in the south of France mingles the timeless flavours of French bistro cuisine with the soul of Cape Town. At the helm is executive chef Giles Edwards (remember La Tête?) who brings to life the nostalgic flavours of simple, honest dishes, such as Jan’s signature chicken pie with truffle sauce, beef tartare, sole meunière with capers, salad Niçoise, and steak Florentine with a wedge salad and fries. The food is deeply and simply delicious, the interiors are a theatrical and engaging take on bistro style with deep blue walls, chandeliers, velvet booths, and there’s a beguiling cheese room (an essential part of the Jan repertoire). It’s settling into its tucked-away spot off the lobby of the InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town and is just as appealing for a casual lunch as it is for a delightfully relaxed dinner.
Opening times Monday – Sunday, 12pm – 3pm; 6pm – 10pm
Contact 021 821 4180, [email protected]
Where to find it InterContinental Table Bay, 6 West Quay Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Ouzeri

This convivial contemporary eatery just off Bree Street sweeps you off to the bays and backwaters of the Aegean, Ionian and Mediterranean seas as owner-chef Nic Charalambous pays homage to his Cypriot roots. An à la carte standout, Ouzeri earned recognition on The World’s 50 Best Discovery List in 2025 for its multi-layered and impressively detailed dishes. Inspired by regular travels to the region, Nic works with head chef Aidan Zieff on short seasonally-led menus that change often. Don’t miss the eliopita (his gran’s olive bread) and, depending on the season, explore the delights of pork belly kalamaki with fermented chili honey and smoked orange butter; smoked cabbage and celeriac with truffle butter dressing; or grilled trout with cider and caper sauce. The drinks list includes wine from the barrel, and an eclectic music selection creates a lively ambience.
Good to know Their new bar upstairs, Akra, is the ideal spot to start or end the evening.
Opening times Wednesday – Saturday, 12pm – 2.30pm (Saturday only during winter months)
Tuesday – Saturday, 6pm – 9.30pm
Contact 061 533 9071 (WhatsApp), [email protected]
Where to find it 58 Wale Street, Cape Town
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Salsify at the Roundhouse

Debuting on the 2025 World’s Best Restaurant list at number 88, chef Ryan Cole (with head chef Nina du Toit) has quietly been pushing the boundaries at his edgy-chic eatery high above Camps Bay since 2018, creating a new modern South African cuisine inspired by nature, the ocean and the seasons. The 10-course menu champions local and foraged ingredients (black mussel, pine ring, prenia, sugarcane, num num, sour fig and more), some of them preserved and pickled from previous seasons, explored in the graffiti-lined Preservation Chamber, where a welcome drink starts off your meal. Brilliant culinary twists, subtle tugs of nostalgia and a delightful sense of discovery combine with top-tier wine-pairings and the beauty on the plates to create a memorable experience. Just as the menu up-ends tradition, the uber-contemporary decor and art cleverly brings a dynamic and youthful energy to the historic building, which has a raft of stories to share.
Good to know A reduced five-course menu is available for lunch.
Opening times Tuesday – Saturday, 12.30pm – 3pm; 6.30pm – 9pm
Monday, 6.30pm – 9pm
Contact 021 010 6444, [email protected]
Where to find it Roundhouse Road, off Kloof Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town
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The Pot Luck Club

Opened by acclaimed chef Luke Dale Roberts in 2012 as sister restaurant to The Test Kitchen, this restaurant (inspired by 1950s “potluck” dinners) introduced Cape Town to the small-plate sharing concept. Now, with chef Jason Kosmas at the helm, it combines a dazzlingly gritty and view-struck location on the top floor of the Old Biscuit Mill with an uber-creative, umami-forward global menu. A delightful journey of the senses might take you from Southeast Asia and the Mediterranean to Mexico and South Africa (sometimes all on one plate!) – the kitchen team’s intention is simply to “blow you away” with flavour combinations… and they do!
Good to know The winter 10-course Sunday brunch extravaganzas (with bottomless bubbles) are the stuff of legend!
Opening times Monday – Saturday, 12.30pm – 2pm; 6pm – 10pm
Sunday brunch: 11am – 12.30pm (seatings)
Contact 021 447 0804, [email protected]
Where to find it The Silo, The Old Biscuit Mill, 373–375 Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town
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JAN Franschhoek

JAN Franschhoek is a coveted highlight of the Cape summer. To experience this sublime pop-up is to surrender to a culinary magician, as SA-born, Michelin-starred chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen (of JAN in Nice, France) invites you to dine in an 18th-century cottage amid the lavender fields of La Motte wine estate. The exterior is humble, the interior fantastical: a candlelit 18-seater communal table straight out of Babette’s Feast, gleaming glassware, curated crockery and layers of texture and aroma, where each course unfolds like chapters in a storybook. Jan describes it as “a journey that transports you out of the here and now”, reinterpreting nostalgic family meals and regional cuisine. For his fifth season in Franschhoek, Jan Hendrik once again presents a one-of-a-kind interpretation of the South African family table, retold through innovation and the influence of global culinary trends. Menus are proudly local, with an edge of mystery and glamour, and offer a feast of re-imagined regional favourites that invite both nostalgia and discovery.
Good to know Each season runs from September to April. The experience kicks off at La Motte’s Manor House before moving on to the Veepos cottage for your lunch or dinner.
Opening times Wednesday – Saturday, 6.30pm for 7pm
Sunday, 12pm for 12.30pm
Contact 021 876 9115, [email protected]
Where to find it La Motte Wine Estate, Franschhoek

Rust en Vrede

There’s an enduring magic about dining at Rust en Vrede. Sitting on the terrace with a glass of champagne and the lightest of flavour-packed canapés, the old oaks and lawns leading to vines and a wooded mountain kloof conjure an away-from-it-all appeal. Moving inside, without theatrical flourishes, chef Fabio Daniel serves a superb six-course tasting menu that marries the flavours of his Brazilian-Italian culinary heritage with local South African ingredients in harmonious chords of entrancing and unexpected flavours. Housed in the original 1785 cellar, it’s a delight from start to finish, with thoughtful wine pairings from sommelier Cameron Bishop (there’s an impressive international winelist), and seamless polished and friendly service that makes you feel immediately at home.
Good to know The restaurant is open in the evenings only for the memorable six-course tasting menu – or the “surprise” Experience Menu. No children under 12.
Opening times Tuesday – Saturday, 6.30pm – 11pm
Contact 021 881 3757, [email protected]
Where to find it Rust en Vrede Estate, Annandale Road, Stellenbosch
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Nobu

Fresh from a serene, sophisticated redesign, the sleek, double-volume interiors at Nobu speak to a harmonious melding of cultures where Japanese wa meets African ubuntu, and the same spectacular One&Only Cape Town views over the waterways to Table Mountain. Gastronomically speaking, the Japanese-Peruvian dishes will send your tastebuds to Osaka and back, and the black cod miso is legendary (if you’re in the mood to splurge). Up for a culinary adventure? Chef Nicky King pushes boundaries, adding to the signature Nobu ethos with inspiration from South Africa’s diverse culinary heritage. Try her yuzu-cured sea bass with orange amazu on the à la carte menu, go for the signature Nobu omakase (chef’s choice) tasting menu (there are vegan and vegetarian options too), or take a seat at the sushi counter for signature classics such as the scallop and smelt egg hand roll, the eel and cucumber maki and yellowtail sashimi. Nobu is an impressive destination for a special occasion.
Opening times Monday – Sunday, 6pm – 10pm
Contact 021 431 5888, [email protected]
Where to find it One&Only Cape Town, Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
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The Foodbarn

Chef Franck Dangereux was a forerunner of the fine-dining scene in Cape Town, having established the original La Colombe almost 30 years ago. At The Foodbarn, you’re not here for fancy food – Franck’s been there, done that. You come for delicious, top-quality meals that pair naturally with a glass or two of excellent wine in a relaxed, family-friendly (and dog-friendly) environment. Franck’s roots in southern France inform his hearty, earthy style; the menu ranges from breakfast favourites and daytime-café dishes to more cheffy “bistronomy” lunches and tapas dinners (both with the option of 100ml wine pairings). The bonhomie of this stylishly converted barn in its informal Noordhoek Farm Village setting makes dining here a wonderful day out for the entire clan.
Good to know There’s also a Foodbarn deli and bakery across the way for takeaway treats.
Opening times Tuesday – Saturday, 8am – 9.30pm
Sunday + Monday, 8am – 3pm
Contact 021 789 1390, [email protected]
Where to find it Noordhoek Farm Village, Noordhoek, Cape Town
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Pier

With artful plating conjuring enchanted underwater gardens, a focus on seafood and a fabulous harbourside location, Pier delivers a next-level culinary extravaganza (as is expected from a member of the La Colombe restaurant family). Chef John Norris-Rogers’ sublime multi-course tasting menus are conceived as an ode to the ocean, every mouthful a visual and palate-enticing delight, as you wind from the opening “snacks” to the petit four treasure chest, by way of deeply delicious curried hake butter with the bread course, yellowfin tuna with tamarind and chilli, masala quail with langoustine and so much more. With polished and personable service, the team traverses a spider-silk thread between theatrics, molecular gastronomy and classic French technique, a memorable dining experience that overshadows even the floor-to-ceiling vistas.
Good to know There is a vegetarian tasting menu too.
Downstairs is sister restaurant The Waterside, a more casual approach to fine dining with chef Roxy Mudie.
Opening times Monday – Sunday, 12pm – 1pm (last seating); 6pm – 8pm (last seating)
Contact 021 879 6328, [email protected]
Where to find it Pierhead Building, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
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Hoseki

Living up to its name (hōseki means jewel in Japanese), this elegant Asian eatery on Delaire Graff estate is a visual delight (indoors and out), from blue-leather seating and copper-topped tables to exquisite chopsticks and crockery, and serves up a feast of flavours to match. Head chef Virgil Kahn draws on his work experience in the East (including Michelin-starred Saint Pierre in Singapore, and Nobu), pushing the boundaries with culinary precision, creativity and finesse. This is creatively re-imagined modern-Japanese dining, with five- or six-course omakase menus (and optional wine-pairing), as well as varied à la carte options including wagyu steaks, feather-light tempura, ramen, sushi, tacos and robata grills. In addition to top-notch sustainable sourcing, chef Virgil uses fresh produce and Asian herbs grown in a greenhouse on site.
Opening times Monday – Sunday, 12pm – 4pm (last seating 2pm); 6pm – 11pm (last seating 8pm)
Contact 021 885 8160, [email protected]
Where to find it Delaire Graff Estate, Helshoogte Road (R310), Stellenbosch
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Arum

Farm-to-fire… Chef Peter Tempelhoff and executive chef (and partner) Travis Finch focus on fire and the farm’s superb produce at this beautiful restaurant at Boschendal. Arum has transformed the original 1812 cellar, with three thoughtfully designed spaces and a bright conservatory looking out over the organic vegetable gardens of the heritage estate. Here Travis works with the estate’s gardeners and farmers to create a short but delicious menu showcasing ingredients from the farm. Expect a seasonal symphony of flavours… dry-aged beef kissed by fire; sautéed foraged mushrooms with egg yolk and smoked parmesan; stracciatella with fire-roasted beetroot; Duroc pork belly with quince chutney and celeriac; freshly shucked oysters with jalapeño chimichurri alongside fabulous kapokbos and olive focaccia. Jennifer Hugé works her magic in cocktails and elixirs from the farm’s botanicals, and has started an inspired collaboration with the Boschendal winemakers to create a bespoke Arum label of single varietal wines… the superb Alicante Bouschet in particular is one to look out for.
Opening times Daily, 8am –  9.30am; 12pm – 2.30pm; 6pm – 8.30pm
Contact 079 640 5284, [email protected]
Where to find it Boschendal Wine Estate, Helshoogte Road (R310), Franschhoek
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Mertia

Hidden in the upstairs section of an old bank building in Stellenbosch, this intimate 28-seater restaurant is sophisticated yet understated and comfortable, looking out over views of Die Braak, the old watermill wheel, oak trees and Rhenish Church. Two sons of Stellenbosch, Marais Kirsten-Uys and Matt van den Berg, have evolved their own approachable fine-dining style in seasonal tasting menus of sublime elegance and precision – which are already winning them local and international awards. Delivering nostalgia and the flavours of home with plenty of delightful flourishes, expect superb wine pairings and impeccable service all round.
Opening times Monday –  Friday, 5.30pm – 10pm
Saturday, 12pm – 2pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Contact 076 644 8448, [email protected]
Where to find it 20 Bird Street (entrance off the Millstream side street), Stellenbosch
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Foxcroft

Foxcroft has soared with its move up the valley to the heritage building at Constantia Nek. Its spectacular views, impeccable service and simply sophisticated interiors reflect its place in the La Colombe family of restaurants. And chef-proprietor Glen Foxcroft Williams has taken his soigné philosophy to the next level, keeping the soul of the original concept with a varied fine-dining journey of intense and thoughtful flavours. From a punchy tomato kimchi and crab dish to a crayfish and chicken jollof of rich earthy spice, and a woodland wander of a chestnut dessert, every bite is full of detail without overcomplicating things. There are delightful elements of fox whimsy in some of the platings, superb wine-pairings, stories aplenty, and the seven-course tasting menu of palate-tingling adventure is perfectly paced.
Good to know Neighbouring Little Fox is Foxcroft’s more casual à la carte sister restaurant, which spills out onto the courtyard on the other side of the building.
Opening times Monday – Sunday, 12pm – 1.30pm (seatings); 6pm – 8pm (seatings)
Contact 021 202 3304, [email protected]
Where to find it Constantia Nek, Constantia, Cape Town
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Ongetem

It means untamed in Afrikaans, and Bertus Basson’s first foray into the innercity has stormed its way onto our list. In the shiny new Canopy by Hilton hotel just off Kloof Street, this is no stock-standard hotel eatery (the tagline is “butcher, baker, cocktail maker”); Bertus describes it as a raw, fearless and unapologetically bold culinary experience, which is exactly what we experienced on our visits. A heap of South African nostalgia comes through in a superb collection of small plates, wood-fired flatbreads and punchy mains such as monkey gland-basted chicken with pineapple, and whole sole on the bone with grilled octopus, almonds and capers, accompanied by fiery furikake fries. With raffish motorcycle paraphernalia and neon signs, a courtyard to spill into, top-notch cocktails, lively beats and everything made in-house or sourced locally, it’s a cool addition to Kloof Street’s vibe.
Opening times Monday – Sunday, 6.30am – 10.30am; 12pm – 3pm; 6pm – 10pm
Contact 021 569 8880
Where to find it Park Road, Gardens, Cape Town
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Beyond

The wine-country cousin of chef Peter Tempelhoff’s lauded Fyn takes pride of place on Buitenverwachting farm in the Constantia Valley. It’s an elegant yet relaxed spot where huge windows frame the vineyards, reminding diners of nature’s bounty – and the farm’s name: “beyond expectations”. Executive chef (and partner) Sebastian Stehr celebrates the ingredients first and foremost, delving deep into the origins of flavour, a philosophy that has had him working with paleo-ecologist Dr Jan de Vynck exploring indigenous and endemic edible ingredients. It’s a distinctly slow-food (yet inventive) approach, making skilful use of seasonal produce and foraged ingredients – with an eye for less common or heirloom varieties – and a kitchen garden of edible indigenous plants adding to the variety. Choose between a two- or three-course à la carte menu, or go for the six-course Tasting Experience, so that you don’t miss a single nuance of garlic buchu, kapokbos, porcini or spekboom.
Opening times Tuesday – Sunday, 12pm – 2.30pm
Tuesday – Saturday, 6pm – 8.30pm
Contact 021 794 0306, [email protected]
Where to find it Buitenverwachting, 37 Klein Constantia Road, Constantia, Cape Town
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Dusk

Step into the twilight zone… This shadowy, mysterious, opulent, dinner-only eatery is the “disruptor” project of restaurateurs Callan Austin and Darren Badenhorst, with executive chef Callan taking a deep-dive into “whole-process”, zero-waste cooking and pushing fine-dining boundaries to the max. Here, it’s not about the views but an immersion into – and the theatre of – a multicourse tasting menu focused on indigenous foods, foraging and fermentation. With ingredients that have often been days and months in the making, it’s quite unlike anything you’ve had before, unfolding an intriguing narrative that is bold, creative and intimate. Recently introduced is an á la carte menu that includes the big-hit favourites – ideal if you’re seeking a more spontaneous, casual dinner that’s still prepared with true culinary craftsmanship.
Good to know Also check out Dawn, a customisable private dining room for up to 24 people.
Opening times Tuesday – Saturday, 6pm – 8pm (last seating)
Contact 021 023 4100, [email protected]
Where to find it 43 Plein Street, Stellenbosch
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Grub & Vine

The casual name suggests a lack of pretension (true) but belies the charm of a meal at this intimate innercity restaurant – be it a leisurely lunch or romantic dinner. British-born chef Matt Manning and team serve up “no-nonsense, good tasty food and honest cooking”, which hardly conveys the nuance of his contemporary French-inspired menus – a seasonal six-course tasting menu, a seasonal à la carte menu, and a two- or three-course menu du jour. Matt takes wine seriously (but not too seriously) championing local winemakers, and curating a selection of wines from around the world (the list regularly gains Star Wine List accolades), so there’s a choice of three different pairing options to accompany the beautifully prepared and plated dishes. The elegant dining room looks out over Bree Street with views to Lion’s Head and adjoins the buzzy Culture Wine Bar that is also part of the family.
Opening times Tuesday – Saturday, 12pm – 3pm; 6pm – 11pm (last seating)
Sunday, 12pm – 3pm
Contact 021 216 0035, [email protected]
Where to find it 103 Bree Street, Cape Town
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The Table at De Meye

It’s the stuff of dreams and the epitome of la dolce vita: a table under an oak tree laid with vintage crockery and a long, sybaritic lunch with people you love. Plus a picnic blanket to stretch out on in-between courses. This honest-to-goodness experience comes to life on the beautiful (yet still somehow under-the-radar) De Meye wine farm, where Leigh and Brendan Thorncroft offer a set three-course menu of refined, slow-cooked comfort food. It’s seasonal, hyper-local and delicious, with shared platters served along with freshly baked bread, homemade butter and delightful desserts. In winter the tables move inside the white-washed farmhouse and glass-walled conservatory, cosying up beside wood-burning stoves with views over the lawns.
Good to know Brendan and Leigh have a second location at Oak Valley in Elgin.
Opening times Wednesday – Sunday, 12pm – 5pm (closed on Wednesday in winter)
Contact 072 696 0530, [email protected]
Where to find it De Meye Farm, Muldersvlei Road, Stellenbosch
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Coy

The second restaurant from award-winning chef Ryan Cole of Salsify gives you sparkling views over harbour, yacht basin and Table Mountain in the heart of the V&A Waterfront. With head chefs Geoffrey Abrahams and Teenola Govender focusing on sustainable, ethical and locally sourced ingredients that tell a story on the plate, Coy looks to the ocean for inspiration, and follows the coastline around the continent to explore African produce, age-old preparation techniques and forgotten ingredients in the seven-course Coy Experience (with choices, including vegan/vegetarian). We love the moody chiaroscuro feel of the interiors, and the relaxed take on fine dining, that puts shared feasts ahead of theatre and frills. You’ll be wowed by the likes of fresh seared tuna with mesaka’a, sultana and Foxenburg Crottin, False Bay chokka with cauliflower, piri piri and millet, and melt-in-mouth grilled ox tongue with Yassa, olive and bay leaf. As one chef put it, it’s the kind of place that “makes you stop and think about what you’re eating”.
Good to know The Coy Edit presents a short à la carte selection of dishes adapted from the tasting menu for a quick lunch. Park at the Portswood parking garage and walk towards the Bascule bridge.
Opening times Monday – Sunday, 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm –  8.30pm
Contact 021 207 3278, [email protected]
Where to find it Scherwyn Pavilion Building, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
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Post & Pepper

A beautiful and casually upmarket restaurant in Stellenbosch’s old post office is chef Jess van Dyk’s answer to filling the gap between fine-dining and everyday feasts. They serve reinvented South African classics infused with global influences in sharing plate style… all the flavour of fine-dining without the frills: “fun dining”, as Jess likes to call it! Post & Pepper’s utterly delicious seasonal menu revolves around small plates perfect for sharing. Think Thai tuna tataki with cashew satay, pork belly lollipops, or Cape Malay prawn with curry aioli and butter roti, to name just a few – all exquisitely plated.
Good to know For dinner they serve a three-course chef’s menu (with choices)
Opening times Monday – Saturday, 12pm – 2pm, 6pm – 8pm (last seating)
Contact 021 203 5165, [email protected]
Where to find it Corner of Bird and Plein Streets, Stellenbosch
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