The Best Friday Restaurant Specials in Cape Town

Nothing says “It’s the weekend, baby!” like stepping out for a delicious meal. Which is why we’ve earmarked these fantastic restaurant specials in Cape Town that are as appetising as they are affordable. Time to dine out!

Arum Winter Special: R595 for 4 Courses

The farm-to-fire philosophy at Arum stays close to the seasons and takes a deep dive into Boschendal’s superb farm and garden produce (championing biodynamic and regenerative farming). Winter is when this story is most vivid. Chef-patron Peter Tempelhoff and executive chef (and partner) Travis Finch have dreamed up a sizzling four-course menu. Tuck into kapokbos and olive focaccia and wood-fired ciabatta with farm butter, roast aubergine caviar and romesco. For starters choose between Cape octopus with crispy guanciale, smoked corn, brown butter, habañero and yellow tomato; or seared springbok tataki  with marinated egg, daikon and tempura mushrooms. For mains, go for pan-roasted kingklip with prawn farce, date chutney and Malay velouté; or dry-aged beef fillet with mushrooms (grown in the woodlands just beyond the vegetable garden), potato cake and beef juices. Finish with a delicious Madagascan chocolate cremeaux with candied orange, honey tuile and olive oil; or a pain perdu with caramelised honey, coconut mousse, farm blueberries and vanilla cream.
The special R595 for a four-course set menu
Good to know The menu is subject to change through the season.
When Monday – Saturday, 12pm – 2.30pm
Monday – Sunday 6pm – 8.30pm
Valid until 24 September 2026
Contact 079 640 5284, info@arum.co.za
Address Boschendal Wine Estate, Helshoogte Road, Pniel, 7681
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Bellagio Winter Special: R385 for 2 Courses + Glass of Wine

Thirty years after starting Bellagio in Joburg, chef-owner Louise Castle (who trained in Italy) has brought her classic Mediterranean dining to Cape Town. Bellagio is hidden away at The Foundry in Green Point, with white tablecloths, cosy stove heaters, excellent service and a seasonal menu of upmarket comfort food. This winter, the soul-warming dishes include Italian-style seafood stew, braised osso buco with Parmesan mash and a chicken, leek and tarragon pie. For starters, there’s Louise’s famous soufflé (cheese and leek) or minestrone, and dessert is an impossible choice of apple tart Tatin or sticky toffee pudding.
Good to know There are also tables in the peaceful, pergola-shaded courtyard.
The special R385 for two courses, or R485 for three courses, with a glass of red or white house wine
Valid until 31 September 2026
When Daily, 12pm – 10pm
Contact 021 879 1999, bellagiocpt@outlook.com
Address The Foundry, 74 Prestwich Street, Green Point, Cape Town
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Beyond Winter Special: R690 for 4 Courses

With views over the vines on Buitenverwachting wine farm, Beyond is a sophisticated (yet unpretentious) dining destination where everything – from the polished service, sublime views and stellar food and wine – is firmly top-tier. Chef Peter Tempelhoff (chef-patron of Cape Town’s acclaimed FYN Group), executive chef Sebastian Stehr and head chef Zante Neethling are champions of local and indigenous ingredients (foraged by the chefs or grown in their kitchen garden), and their menus take guests on a journey of the Western Cape’s flavour profiles. 
The four-course winter special menu celebrates comfort and craft in equal measure. It begins with a surprise appetiser, before segueing into a vibrant starter such as smoked raw yellowfin tuna with kelp aioli, citrus chilli kosho and locally sourced seaweed. A choice of mains follows: perhaps wood-fired Kalahari beef with brisket ragout, carrot gnocchi, cabbage with kapokbos and bone marrow jus; or pan-roasted Cape fish with fermented cabbage, toasted congee and makrut lime laksa, green curry “risotto” and garden succulents with garlic buchu. Finish with a cheesecake mousse with pumpkin-and-ginger cake and pecan-and-orange ice cream.
The special R690 for 4 courses
Good to know The menu is subject to change through the season. Most dietary requests can be accommodated.
When Tuesday – Saturday, 12pm – 2.30pm; 6pm – 8.30pm
Valid until 24 September 2026
Contact 021 794 0306, info@beyondrestaurant.co.za
Address Buitenverwachting, 37 Klein Constantia Road, Constantia, Cape Town
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Bistro Sixteen82 Canvas Collection Special

Bistro Sixteen82’s location is hard to beat. Surrounded by verdant vineyards and mesmerising mountains, the elegant eatery’s terraced dining area overlooks an indigenous garden that’s punctuated with dazzling water features and intriguing metal sculptures. Executive chef Kerry Kilpin applies her creativity to the plate with broad brushstrokes in her thoughtfully curated Canvas Collection winter special menu, designed to be shared between two people. Start with a warming winter soup before sharing pickled fish tacos and a luscious baked brie. Then linger over a mushroom and beef carpaccio, and soul-warming slow-cooked venison. With the wine-pairing option you receive a 250ml carafe of Steenberg wine with each of the three courses.
The special R750 per couple for 5 dishes to share
R1 280 per couple with wine pairings
When Daily, 12pm – 3pm; 5pm – 10pm
Valid until 30 September 2026
Contact 021 205 3866, reservations@bistro1682.co.za
Address Steenberg Farm, Steenberg Road, Tokai, Cape Town
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Bistro Sixteen82 Dinner Special: R565 for Tapas for Two

In the heart of the Constantia Wine Valley, Bistro Sixteen82 on Steenberg Farm is one for the winter calendar. The contemporary eatery’s terraced dining area spills into an indigenous garden, surrounded by rolling vineyards and mesmerising mountain vistas. And it is here that chef Kerry Kilpin showcases her love of bold flavours and knack for plate-licking sauces. While her tapas menu changes regularly, plates on her winter specials menu might include her superb pickled fish taco; a beetroot and sumac labneh salad with quinoa; pan-fried chicken livers with noodles; arancini with roast garlic aioli; and lamb vetkoek with coriander yoghurt.
The special R565 for five tapas dishes to share
When Monday – Sunday, 5pm – 8.30pm
Valid until 30 September 2026
Contact 021 713 2211, reservations@bistro1682.co.za
Address Steenberg Farm, Steenberg Road, Tokai, Cape Town
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Cape Point Vineyards Lunch Special: R295 for 2 Courses

An unexpected slice of vineyards climbing the mountain slopes above Noordhoek, this family-owned estate is the place to go for simply spectacular views whatever the season. In winter you might get stormy cloudscapes or golden sunlight sparkling on the Atlantic Ocean (just 1.2 kilometres or so away), the perfect backdrop to a warming weekday lunch. Choose two or three courses from the concise à la carte menu: perhaps yellowtail tartare or hoisin glazed pork for starters; crisp skinned chicken with smoked cauliflower; herb-crusted linefish; or spinach and butternut ravioli for main; and malva pudding with preserved fig; winter citrus parfait or a red wine poached pear for dessert.
The special R295 for 2 courses; R350 for 3 courses
When Monday – Friday, 12pm – 4pm
Valid until 31 August 2026
Contact 027 789 0900, info@cape-point.com
Address Cape Point Vineyards, Silvermine Road, Noordhoek
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Cavalli Winter Special: R590 for 2 courses

Floor-to-ceiling windows giving views over a dam and sculpture-studded fynbos gardens to the Stellenbosch mountains make Cavalli a wonderful destination at which to enjoy an à la carte winter meal. The terrace is the place to be on a sunny day, or ask for a table by fire on a chilly evening, as you choose from chef Lucas Carstens’ seasonally driven menu. His signature style is uncompromisingly “green”, featuring produce foraged from the estate’s gardens and sourced from local farms to create perfection on a plate. Picture cured langoustine with butternut and thyme; sunchoke with black garlic and ginger; wagyu brisket with carrot and horseradish; or risotto verde with burrata and lemon, among other deliciously fresh flavours. Snacks and a bread course precede your meal.
Good to know Afterwards take a wander down to the gallery to feast your eyes on the latest exhibition of South African art.
The special R590 for 2 courses; R795 for 3 courses
When Wednesday – Saturday, 12pm – 2.30pm; 6pm – 8pm
Sunday, 12pm – 2.30pm
Valid until 31 October 2026
Contact 021 855 3218, restaurant@cavalliestate.com
Address Strand Road (R44), Somerset West
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Chefs Warehouse Beau Constantia Weekday Winter Lunch: R895 for 4 Courses

Chef Ivor Jones keeps the magic alive with a new menu of sublime Asian flavours this winter. After 10 years at the helm of this perennially buzzed-about restaurant (which he co-owns with Liam Tomlin), Ivor is still innovating, and his mastery of flavour is impossible to beat! 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. The winter weekday set-menu lunch takes you from torched linefish sashimi with spiced coconut and turmeric sambal, through coal-seared beef saam with naam tok, and Thai roast chicken with pandan sticky rice, with equally delicious alternate choices (choose one each and share!). With chic interiors, stunning views and world-class wines, this is a lunch worthy of a special winter occasion.
The special Winter weekday set lunch: R895 for 4 courses; R700 for optional wine pairing
When Monday, Wednesday – Friday, 12pm – 2pm (seatings)
Valid until 30 September 2026
Contact 021 794 8632, cw@beauconstantia.com
Address Beau Constantia Wine Farm, Off Constantia Main Road/M41, Constantia Nek, Cape Town
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Deux Lions Lunch Special: R350 for 2 Courses

Hidden away on La Bourgogne Wine Estate just up the valley from Franschhoek village, the secluded garden terrace of Deux Lions has hidden-gem appeal. Looking over lush lawns fringed by a rippling mountain stream and hydrangeas, the chic and intimate restaurant, cosy in winter with a wood-burning fireplace, is a favourite with Franschhoek locals. Chef Shaun Schoeman serves a fresh and appealing à la carte menu that changes through the season, inspired by what’s growing in his herb and vegetable garden on the far bank of the stream. For the winter special expect well-executed comfort food, such as Asian chicken on udon noodles, soup, Cape Malay chicken masala with roti; potato gnocchi with mushrooms, and linefish with mussel-and-prawn risotto. And a warming ginger malva pudding for dessert.
The special R350 for 2 courses; R420 for 3 courses (includes a glass of Deux Lion 1694 wine)
When Tuesday – Friday, 12pm – 3pm
Valid until 31 August 2026
Contact 021 876 3245, reservations@deuxlions.za.com
Address La Bourgogne Wine Estate, Excelsior Road, Franschhoek
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Egghead Dinner Special: R225 for 3 Courses

Everyone knows this funky retro diner on Kloof Street for its famous egg rolls and all-day breakfasts, but Egghead’s fabulous winter dinner special reveals a mellow evening mood of cocktails and comfort food (storming smash burgers, too), low light, flickering candles and a sultry vibe. The cosy space with high banquettes, bar seating and intimate booths along the side, invites you to explore a deliciously short menu of old-school classics: mac ’n cheese balls; buffalo hot wings; fish and chips; bangers and mash; burgers; or lush ham and mushroom tagliatelle. It’s perfect for casual catch-ups with friends or relaxed date nights, and finishes on a sweet high with salted-caramel popcorn cheesecake or crème brûlée.
The special R225 for 3 courses
When Daily, from 5pm – 10pm
Valid until 31 December 2026
Contact 021 286 9034, info@egghead.za.com
Address 34 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town
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Épice Weekend Lunch Special: R695 for 3 Courses

Named after the French word for spice, you’ll find this atmospheric 45-seater overlooking the quaint Le Quartier Français courtyard, tables set around a roaring fireplace. As the “spicy sibling” in the La Colombe family, chef Charné Sampson weaves her magic with a flavourful menu of refined dishes inspired mostly by India, but also Spain, Japan, Mexico and other exotic locales. The “spice” is less about chilli heat and more about taking guests on a fragrant culinary journey, with every course an adventure… For this winter’s three-course weekend lunch, you’ll encounter cumin and berbere in the sweet potato-and-beef drippings starter; tuna or watermelon asada with jalapeño; and black-pepper lamb (or butternut briyani with tamarind, coriander and chilli for vegetarians). The sweet note at the end? Delectable petit-fours.
The special R695 for a 3-course lunch
Valid until 31 August 2026
When Friday – Sunday, 12pm – 2pm
Contact 021 492 4044, reservations@epice.co.za
Address Corner Huguenot and Berg Streets, Franschhoek
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Ernie Els Restaurant Winter Tasting Menu: R650 for 5 Courses

Winter is the time to enjoy the crisp air and fabulous cloudscapes at Ernie Els Wines, where its panoramic perch high on the slopes of the Helderberg mountains looks out on vine-drenched views towards Table Mountain and Stellenbosch. This winter, chef Eric Bulpitt is launching his Chef’s Signature lunch experience, a five-course tasting menu that leans into the seasons and changes as new ingredients peak. Expect a thoughtful progression of dishes such as squid and fennel; potato gnocchi with gorgonzola cream; free-range beef with truffle; takbok rump (venison) with pickled beetroot; and chocolate mousse with meringue berries and red-wine ice cream. Optional (but recommended) wine pairings from across the Ernie Els portfolio complete the experience.
The special R650 for 5 courses
R1 000 for 5 courses with wine pairing
When Monday – Sunday, 12pm – 1pm (seatings)
Good to know Booking essential.
Valid until 30 September 2026
Contact 021 881 3588, bookings@ernieelswines.com
Address Ernie Els Wines, Annandale Road, Stellenbosch
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Foxcroft Lunch Special: R995 for 5 Courses

Foxcroft now occupies one of the most sought-after heritage buildings in Cape Town, having moved to Constantia Nek in January this year. This is your chance to experience the new surroundings and the kitchen’s more refined approach. Part of the La Colombe group of restaurants, with chef-proprietor Glen Foxcroft Williams at the helm, Foxcroft was the more laidback sibling in the family, but the menu’s been tweaked with a more fine-dining ethos. This winter, it includes herbed saltbread, a trio of starters (fish ssam, noodle soup and garden tartlet), tuna ceviche, lamb, Namibian crab, lobster and a dessert of chestnut, mascarpone and burnt vanilla. Boundary-pushing dishes that taste as good as they look.
Good to know There is also a plant-based menu alternative. The dinner menu is the same as lunch, with the addition of two courses.
The special R995 for a 5-course lunch
Valid until 31 August 2026
When Daily, 12pm – 2pm
Contact 021 202 3304; reservations@foxcroft.co.za
Address Constantia Nek, Constantia Main Road/M41, Cape Town
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Grand Pavilion Winter Special: R450 for 2 Courses

Bringing a slice of easy-breezy Riviera lifestyle to Sea Point, this hangout overlooking the Promenade is all the rage for coffee with a view, laidback lunches, vibey dinners and after-work drinks. Boasting a decidedly Mediterranean feel, Grand Pavilion is good for get-togethers of all kinds, and the winter menu promises loads of feel-good warmth. Start with rich oxtail ravioli, a classic Caesar salad or truffle-infused cauliflower soup. Then tuck into slow roast lamb shank on garlic mash; prawn linguini; line fish with salsa verde on garlic mash; or gnocchi with roast butternut and a rich truffle and parmesan sauce. For dessert, choose between malva pudding, Amaretto panna cotta, or tonka bean crème brûlée, and linger over promenade vibes and a side of ocean views.
The special R450 for 2 courses; R550 for 3 courses
When Monday – Sunday, 12pm – 11pm
Valid until 31 August 2026
Contact 021 206 6360, info@grandpavilion.co.za
Address 277 Beach Road, Sea Point, Cape Town
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Harry’s Beach Lunch Special: R285 for 2 Courses

Harry’s Beach has keyed into Camps Bay’s glam-beach vibe, and is the place for sundowner cocktails (the views at any time of day are picture perfection), easing into dinner and live music. The line of pavement tables shaded by golden Veuve Clicquot awnings is prime breakfast territory, and on a sunny winter day is the place to catch the lunch special. A snapshot from the Mediterranean menu offers several choices: beef carpaccio, crispy calamari, or Parmesan-and-avo salad for starters. And for mains go for a 250g sirloin steak with bone marrow and chips; line fish with salsa verde and a soft poached egg; truffle and parmesan gnocchi; chicken Caesar salad, or the signature sushi 4×4 (4 triangle rolls and 4 rock shrimp rolls). If you go for the three-course option, finish off with the dessert of the day, which might be a panna cotta, a cheesecake or a chocolate fondant.
The special Winter lunch: R285 for 2 courses; R375 for 3 courses
When Monday – Sunday, 12pm – 4.30pm
Valid until 31 August 2026
Contact 021 013 5668, info@harrysbeach.co.za 
Address 41 Victoria Road, Camps Bay
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Heirloom at Cape Grace: R395 for 2 Courses

Plush, sophisticated and welcoming, Heirloom’s perfect perch at the Cape Grace looking out over bobbing yachts to the distinctive silhouette of Table Mountain creates an undeniable sense of occasion, whether you’re enjoying a leisurely lunch, or a luxurious à la carte dinner paired with fine wines. Chef Wesli Jacobs’ seasonal menus find expression in the unhurried spirit and bountiful terroir of South Africa and have choices at each course on the winter lunch and dinner menu. Think cauliflower soup with Kalahari saffron; butternut with crispy quinoa, orange and ginger; Cape Malay chicken curry; or Buffelshoek Biltong springbok with beetroot and samp. Not to mention the superb desserts from inspired pastry chef Lorraine Meaney, including a mille-feuille milk tart.
The special R395 for 2-course lunch
R550 for 3-course dinner
When Daily, 12pm – 2pm; 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Valid until 31 August 2026
Contact 021 410 7000, capegrace.info@fairmont.com
Address Cape Grace Hotel, West Quay Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
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Kloof Street House Lunch Special: R250 for 2 Courses

Housed in an old Victorian building, this courtyard restaurant, set back from the bustling high street, is like stepping into the pages of The Great Gatsby. The twinkling fairy lights and velvet cushions lining the garden seating area, together with the warmly lit interiors, make this one of Kloof Street’s most romantic haunts for a special occasion, date night, brunch, or a no-excuses-needed meal with family and friends. Chef Webster Dube’s winter lunch special is an invitation to feast on bistro classics such as West Coast mussels in coconut broth; peri-peri chicken livers with toasted garlic ciabatta; hearty osso buco; and café de Paris sirloin. And you can order their house wines by the glass or carafe. End on a sweet note with your choice of indulgent desserts: warmed brownie and vanilla ice cream; or traditional malva pudding with creme anglaise and pistachio.
Good to know The special is not available on Sundays.
The special R250 for 2 courses; R295 for 3 courses
When Monday – Saturday, 12pm – 4pm
Valid until 30 September 2026
Contact 021 423 4413, info@kloofstreethouse.co.za
Address 30 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town
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La Colombe Lunch Special: R1 395 for 5 Courses

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High up on the slopes of the Constantiaberg mountains, Silvermist Wine Estate is a veritable jewel in the Constantia Wine Valley’s crown. And it’s here you’ll find Scot Kirton’s renowned La Colombe, a regular on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. The stylishly pared-back interior is the perfect canvas for executive chef James Gaag and his team to conjure creative French-Asian dishes using foraged and seasonal produce that they magically finesse into immaculately plated dishes. There’s no better time to enjoy the iconic signature dish, ‘Tuna La Colombe’ (served in a tin), which features on this winter’s Silvermist Vegetable Garden lunch menu, along with tandoori tiger prawn and quail, aged duck, a dessert mixing artichoke, chocolate and hazelnut, and of course bread to begin with (paired with truffle butter).
Good to know There is a vegetarian menu option.
The special R1 395 for the 5-course lunch menu
Valid until 31 August 2026
When Monday – Friday, 12pm – 2pm
Contact 021 794 2390, reservations@lacolombe.co.za
Address Silvermist Wine Estate, Constantia Main Road/M41, Cape Town
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La Petite Colombe Lunch Special: R1 395 for 6 Courses

A standout in a town already renowned as a gastronomic capital, La Petite Colombe is one of the most coveted dining experiences in the Cape. Situated on Leeu Estates wine farm, the sibling of Constantia’s superlative La Colombe is a relaxed yet refined and flawlessly five-star eatery helmed by chef Peter Duncan. A theatrical array of dishes flows out of his kitchen until the grand finale of the famous sweets trolley. The dazzling presentation, professional service and a smart winelist create a sense of occasion that makes dining here very special. The winter lunch menu is a slightly reduced version of the full Tasting Menu, giving you the chance to experience culinary heaven at half the price. It includes yellowfin tuna, coal-roasted lamb and bread starters that include bagels and vetkoek.
Good to know There is a vegetarian menu option. The restaurant reopens on 20 June after its annual winter break.
The special R1 395 for a 6-course lunch menu
Valid until 31 August 2026
When Daily, 12pm – 2pm
Contact 021 202 3395, reservations@lapetitecolombe.com
Address Leeu Estates, Dassenberg Road (off the R45), Franschhoek
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Little Fox Small-Plate Special: R800pp for 8-plate menu for 2

Little Fox is the more relaxed expression of chef-proprietor Glen Williams’ Foxcroft, and opened next door when his restaurant moved to the heritage Constantia Nek building earlier this year. The atmospheric space, with original sandstone walls and thatched roof, opens onto a leafy courtyard looking up at the mountain peaks; inside, the old stone fireplace keeps things toasty in winter. Glen and head chef Keanen Jaftha (ex La Colombe) have created a menu of beautifully crafted small plates, which means you can come for one dish or five, dine solo or with a crowd, and sip on wines from the Constantia Valley. The atmosphere is casual and unintimidating and the food packed with flavour. The Chef’s Favourites menu runs from zabb-zabb chicken wings and nduja-stuffed olives, through coal-fired peri-peri prawns, tuna with South American flavours and wagyu flat-iron steak, to the divine desserts: an ice-cream sandwich and bergamot posset with poached rhubarb.
Good to know Between lunch and dinner seatings, there’s a menu of light snacks to go with sundowners and cocktails. Children are welcome.
The special R800 per person for the Chef’s Favourites 8-plate sharing menu for two people.
Valid until 30 August 2026
When Monday – Sunday, 12pm – 2.30pm; 6pm – 9pm
Contact 021 202 3308, reservations@littlefox.restaurant
Address Constantia Nek, Constantia Main Road/M41, Cape Town
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Mint Restaurant Winter Menus: R595 for 3 Courses

Amid the buzz of the city centre, with its alfresco terrace spilling out onto St George’s Mall, the Taj Cape Town’s relaxed Mint Restaurant & Wood-Fired Grill offers a delicious break at any time of day. And this winter there’s a new destination every month to take you globe-trotting from your table (and a complimentary glass of port on arrival or with dessert). First up is Italy (in June) where the menu tells a story of rustic Italian comfort and a spritz of dolce vita. Think roast tomato and basil soup with focaccia to start; mains of beef short rib pappardelle, seared line fish with saffron risotto, or wild mushroom risotto; and classic tiramisu for dessert. In July head to Asia, and in August take a tour of Mexico for a fiesta of flavour on your plate.
The special R595 for 3 courses
When Daily, 12pm – 4pm
Valid until 31 August 2026
Contact  021 819 2000, restaurants.capetown@tajhotels.com
Address Taj Cape Town, 1 Wale Street, corner of St Georges Mall, Cape Town
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Omri Evening-For-Two: R725 Per Couple

A glamorous dining spot on the Camps Bay strip, Omri stretches over a whole block of prime beachfront with views of swaying palms, rippling waves and glorious sunsets. Interiors whizz Tristan du Plessis has worked his magic here, creating a mood-elevating space where the curvy booth banquettes and polished marble tables are arranged for the best beach views (there isn’t a viewless table in the house). Lebanese chef Joe Stello explores Cape ingredients in a delicious array of Eastern Mediterranean dishes: creamy, smoky and herbaceous flavours giving way to warm spice, richness and char from the grill. The Evening-For-Two special is a generous multicourse shared feast, beginning with artisanal pita bread and cold mezze, moving through hot mezze to a choice of mains and dessert, with a glass of Veuve Clicquot rosé each to toast the occasion.
The special R725 per couple (includes a glass of Veuve Clicquot rosé each)
When Daily, 12.30pm – 11pm
Valid until 30 September 2026
Contact 021 892 2980, info@omri.co.za
Address 35 Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town
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Our Local Set-Menu Dinner Special: R225 for 2 Courses

A wonderfully eclectic space converted from an old mechanic’s workshop is now a cool and cosy (and Jamie Oliver-approved!) café that’s brimming with plants, collectables, vintage furniture, and a fountain that wouldn’t look out of place in an Italian piazza. Our Local is a go-to spot for breakfast, lunch, coffee-and-cake and dinner, with a long communal table down the middle (divided by piles of books and plants) and plenty of quirkily furnished nooks around the sides. For winter there’s a warming special set menu in the evenings, from which you choose two or three courses: starters are roast tomato soup or baked camembert with roast stonefruit; mains are osso buco with mash, beef ragu on silky pasta, roast pumpkin with white bean purée, or creamy mushroom orzo. And for dessert it’s a classic dilemma between warm apple crumble, sticky toffee pudding and brûléed banana bread. It’s simple, generous food made with love, available at both the Kloof Street and Sea Point branches.
Good to know The 2-for-R200 burger nights continue on Wednesdays at Kloof Street and Fridays in Sea Point.
The special Winter dinner set menu: R225 for 2 courses; R295 for 3 courses
When Thursday – Saturday, 4pm onwards
Valid until 31 August 2026
Contact 064 642 5004, eat@ourlocal.co.za
069 665 3996, seapoint@ourlocal.co.za
Address 117 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town
295 Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town
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Pier Lunch Special: R995 for 5 Courses

As expected of a La Colombe restaurant, Pier promises culinary adventure, this one with a seaside location and chef John Norris-Rogers’ knack for coaxing the best flavours from the finest local produce. The team traverses a spider-silk thread between theatrics, molecular gastronomy and classic French technique, creating a delightful sense of occasion that overshadows even the floor-to-ceiling harbour views. This winter, lunch includes Asian-inspired yellowfin tuna or Champagne-infused sea bass and Karoo lamb with chimichurri, among other delights – even the bread course brings the flavour with gourmet butters and toppings.
Good to know A vegetarian menu is also available.
The special R995 for a 5-course lunch
Valid until 31 August 2026
When Daily, 12pm – 1.30pm (last seating)
Contact 021 879 6328, reservations@pier.restaurant
Address Pierhead Building, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
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Protégé Dinner Special: R795 for 3 Courses

In Franschhoek’s Le Quartier Français, Protégé’s early-dinner winter special is perfect for indulging in top-notch comfort food (and leaving enough time later in the evening for fireside snuggling). From renowned chef-proprietor Scot Kirton (of the La Colombe Group), this restaurant, as its name implies, provides talented young chefs with an opportunity to hone their skills. Currently at the helm in the open kitchen is chef Andrew Willemse, who deftly pairs bold flavours with passion. The winter menu consists of three (or two) courses with options for each; think Korean fried chicken with prawn, corn and tom yum, or lamb rump with pea vierge and salsa verde. There’s wild boar fat with the bread course, among other delights, while dessert is a toss-up between boerenkaas with pear or a pudding with guava and hibiscus.
Good to know If you’d prefer an à la carte small-plates lunch, you can add bottomless Graham Beck cap classique for R495 per person.
The special R795 for a 3-course early dinner
R645 for a 2-course early dinner
Valid until 31 August 2026
When Daily, 5.30pm + 6pm seatings only
Contact 021 224 0801, reservations@protegerestaurant.co.za
Address 18 Huguenot Road, Franschhoek
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ROOI Winter Special: R695 for 4 Courses

Fire is the inspiration behind One&Only Cape Town’s ROOI restaurant, a stunningly designed dining space using exquisite decor to reflect the warmth, community, fire and conversation of our traditional braai, with a sophisticated sizzle of rich colours and local design. Winter calls more than ever for fire… a sizzling winter menu offers four leisurely courses from the flames, loaded with South African flavours.  Start with a creamy soup of roast cauliflower with toasted sunflower and pine nut granola. Next savour the depth of a rooikrans-charred butternut barley with chevin and smoked duck breast. For the main course choose between Josper-grilled rump steak with samp and beans and crispy bone marrow; fennel-spice kingklip with Rooi-style pap and chakalaka; or charred cabbage with white bean purée, toasted cashew and harissa.  And finish with a nostalgic sticky date, pecan and walnut crumble with ice cream and chilli toffee sauce.
The special R695 for 4 courses
When Daily, 6pm – 10pm (last seating at 9pm)
Valid until 31 August 2026
Contact 021 431 5888, guestexperience@oneandonlycapetown.com
Address One&Only Cape Town, Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
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SeaBreeze Fish & Shell Friday Special: Fizz & Chips for R150

Opened by Scottish restaurateurs and wine merchants, Alex and Ruth Grahame, a decade ago, SeaBreeze has always celebrated the freshest of the local (SASSI approved) catch with a menu guided by sustainability and seasonality. The heritage building at the top of Bree is relaxed but elegant, with a wide pavement terrace to watch the world go by. The menu features small plates (tacos, ceviche, samoosas, etc) and generous mains (think curries, pastas, whole roasted fish and more). You can’t beat a comfort classic, though, so end the week on a high note with this winter’s Friday special: fresh, line-caught hake in crispy batter, served with hand-cut chips, tangy tartare sauce, a wedge of lemon and a glass of Pierre Jourdan bubbly.
Good to know SugarBird Wine Bar, within the restaurant, offers cap classiques by the flute and bottle, and an extensive local wine list. Cocktail happy hour starts at 5pm.
The special Friday Fizz & Chips for R150
Valid until 31 August 2026
When Friday, 12pm – 9.30pm (last orders 8.45pm)
Contact 074 793 9349; hello@seabreezecapetown.co.za
Address 211 Bree Street, Cape Town
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Sevruga Winter Special: R395 for 2 courses

Right on the harbour wall at the heart of the V&A Waterfront, Sevruga is the place for sushi, seafood and a spritz of Asian inspiration, with a close-up view of all the quayside action. The elegant and atmospheric restaurant spills out through wide arches onto the wharf where covered outdoor tables make the most of sunny winter days. The short winter special menu gives the option of two or three courses, with choices that include tom yum soup, beef tataki, and vegetable crunch rolls for starters. For mains, choose between crispy prawns and calamari; line fish in Thai green curry sauce with sticky rice; and slow braised beef short rib with gochugang and coriander gremolata. For dessert, tonka bean crème brûlée or a dark chocolate torte are a fitting finale.
The special R395 for 2 courses; R495 for 3 courses
Good to know Sevruga is running their famous half-price classic sushi special throughout winter.
When Daily, 12pm – 10pm
Valid until 31 August 2026
Contact 021 421 5134, info@sevruga.co.za
Address Shop 4, Quay 5, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
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Stellenbosch Reserve Winter Special: R550 for 3 Courses

Stellenbosch Reserve’s tasting room and restaurant (just above its sibling-in-wine, Rust en Vrede), has stunning views of the Helderberg Mountains, Stellenbosch valley and endless rolling vineyards. Cosy up beside the fireplace in the restaurant this winter and warm up with a different blackboard special each month. In June, tuck into corn and parmesan arancini; sirloin steak with mushrooms and mash; and pecan nut cake with caramel. In July it’s artichoke tempura with hoisin; lemon and herb lamb chops with chimichurri; and apple cake with ice cream. And in August enjoy mussels in creamy white wine sauce; braised short rib with green beans and mash; and classic tiramisu. Pair these hearty winter dishes with the winery’s full-bodied red wines to happily while away a wintery afternoon.
The special R550 for 3 courses
Good to know Buy 6 bottles of Stellenbosch Reserve merlot or syrah and get a R250 voucher to spend in the restaurant or tasting room.
When Tuesday – Sunday, 12pm – 3pm
Thursday – Saturday, 6pm – 9pm.
Valid until 31 August 2026
Contact 072 480 0073, visit@thestellenboschreserve.com
Address Stellenbosch Reserve, Annandale Road, Stellenbosch
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The Adara Restaurant Fireside Special: R545 for 3 Courses

The oak-shaded and hydrangea-frilled restaurant terrace at Adara Palmiet Valley gives way to cosy fireside dining in the historic Cape Dutch manor house in winter. Looking out on the lush gardens and a scenic backdrop of the Drakenstein Mountains, there’s a blissful sense of escape and tranquillity on this 300-year-old Paarl farm. For winter, chef Gaymari Bothma creates changing daily menus highlighting the seasonal produce from the estate gardens, perhaps a Caesar salad or a beetroot tartare, followed by kudu loin or beef medallions, and a decadent dessert to finish. A glass of estate wine is included.
The special R545 for three courses + glass of wine
When Monday – Sunday, 12pm – 2.30pm; 6pm – 8.30pm (seatings)
Good to know Add a wine-tasting of six Adara wines before or during your meal (R130).
Valid until 15 September 2026
Contact 064 843 5194
Address 2 Sonstraal Road, Paarl
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The Courtyard at Nederburg Special: R150 For a Pizza + Wine

One of South Africa’s best-known estates, Nederburg has a rich wine-making heritage (since 1791) and a beautiful location overlooking the Drakenstein Mountains in Paarl. On the First Friday of every month, you can wind down into the weekend with a relaxed evening beside the fire in The Courtyard of the manor house. The cellar doors stay open until 8pm, there’s live music, and you can enjoy a glass of wine of your choice from the award-winning Winemasters range with a delicious piping-hot pizza. The special includes seven options (butter chicken curry, BBQ chicken, pulled beef, fior di latte mozzarella, and more). Or create your own combination of toppings on a classic margarita base. Booking is essential.
The special R150 for a pizza + glass of wine
When First Fridays, 4pm – 8pm
Valid until 6 November 2026
Contact 021 862 3104, info_nederburg@heineken.com
Address Sonstraal Road, Dal Josafat, Paarl
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The Kraal Wagenhuis Winter Lunch: R350 for Lunch + Red Wines

There are so many things to love about a Cape winter on Joostenberg Wine Estate: lush green cover crops between the bare vineyards, bright sunlight bursting through on a grey, gloomy day, aloes and winter bulbs popping into flower, and daisies all along the road sides. And in the cosy Wagenhuis tasting room you’ll find warm and inviting hospitality, soft light, a roaring fireplace and mellow tunes on the record player. The new Wagenhuis winter lunch is a chance to explore red wines of character that express the soul of the estate and are ideal for wintery days (Klippe Kou Syrah, Bakermat and Philip Albert Cabernet Sauvignon), alongside bold, hearty dishes that feel like a comforting hug, made using the estate’s free-range meat. Plus a clutch of seasonal side dishes served in their usual generous family style. It’s a time to embrace the season, slow right down and linger at the table with friends and family.
The special Wagenhuis winter lunch: R350 for a tasting of 3 red wines with a hearty main dish and sides.
When Friday – Sunday, 11am – 5pm
Valid 17 July – 31 August 2026
Good to know The Kraal 3-course set menu lunch (R565) will also be served through winter.
Contact 079 641 1320, kraalrestaurant@joostenberg.co.za
Address Hoopenberg Road, Muldersvlei, Stellenbosch
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The Test Kitchen Fledgelings Streetfood Fiesta: R195 for 2 Bites

The playful side of The Test Kitchen Fledglings comes out in the new winter menu of streetfood inspired bites and plates. Luke Dale Robert’s restaurant (in the original Test Kitchen premises) focuses on mentoring and developing young chefs led by chef Nathan Clarke, a setting where flavour-forward dishes and polished service go hand-in-hand with meaningful skills development. The Street Food Fiesta menu is intentionally flexible, with shareable plates from small to substantial. Order a variety, from vetkoek with smoked snoek pâté to Korean fried chicken, kingklip kebabs, fish tacos, mushrooms on toast, beetroot tartare, and the signature beef slider, and share around the table. You can order a few bites with a cocktail, or go wild and share the full spread with a gathering of friends.
The special The Quick Bite: R195 for 2 Bites
The Fiesta Three: R380 for 2 Bites + 1 Plate
The Full Table (2 people): R795: 2 Bites + 2 Plates + 1 Big Plate
Good to know You can also order à la carte options from R75 to R275 per dish
When Monday – Wednesday, 6pm – 8pm
Friday + Saturday, 12pm – 1.30pm
Thursday – Saturday, 6pm – 8pm
Valid until 31 October 2026
Contact 021 447 2337
Address The Old Biscuit Mill, 373-375 Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town
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The Wes Winter Special: R495 for 3 courses

The feelgood Wes Anderson whimsy of the decor at The Wes is ideal to cheer up a winter day. A colourful mural of the Grand Budapest Hotel, a decorative marble fountain that evokes a sunny Provencal town, soft pink walls and ceilings, and comfortable burnt-orange banquettes… The quirky glamour of this Shortmarket Street haunt combines with a three-course winter special set menu that is all about contemporary comfort food with a choice between two or three dishes per course. A hearty French onion soup made with rich beef stock and topped with toasted bread and melting cheese; a rich velvety chicken liver parfait with toast and fresh pickles; pan-seared duck breast with celeriac mash; or steak frites (a 200g entrecôte paired with Café de Paris butter and hand-cut chips). For the sweet finale, choose between vanilla crème brûlée, or the vanilla ice cream-filled Wes profiteroles, with warm chocolate sauce poured over at the table.
The special R495 for 3 courses (lunch + dinner)
When Sunday + Monday, 12pm – 5pm
Tuesday – Saturday, 12pm – 10.30pm (kitchen closes 9pm)
Valid until 31 August 2026
Contact 082 770 3573, info@thewes.co.za
Address 55 Shortmarket Street, Cape Town
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Tobago’s at Radisson Collection Hotel Special

Wonderfully laidback with world-class Table Bay views, Tobago’s Restaurant at the Radisson Collection Hotel on the Waterfront is a wonderful place to gather and banish the wintry-weather blues. Executive chef Grant Cullingworth leans into locally sourced winter produce on the concise winter-specials menu, where you can choose a starter and main, or a main and dessert: spice-roasted tomato soup with a cheese braai broodtjie; hot honey chicken bites with crisp flat breads; Malay chicken curry; butter squash girasole; or a signature burger; and for dessert, a sticky-toffee ginger-and-miso pudding; or a red espresso crème brûlée. A glass of house wine is included.
The special R375 for 2 Courses (+ glass of wine)
When Monday – Sunday, 12.30pm – 10.30pm
Valid 1 June – 30 September 2026
Contact 021 441 3000, tobagos.capetown@radissoncollection.com
Address Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront, Beach Road, Granger Bay, Cape Town
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Tryn at Steenberg: R695 for Three Courses

In the heart of the idyllic Constantia Winelands, Tryn at Steenberg offers elegant cuisine, majestic views and tasteful interiors. Chef Kerry Kilpin and her dedicated team devise seasonal menus with a varied array of dishes (meat, plant-based and sustainably sourced fish) that blend classic French techniques with a fascination with Asian flavours and local ingredients.
This winter, Tryn is offering a menu that allows diners to choose three courses from the à la carte lunch and dinner menus. Feast on steak tartare; porcini and field mushroom ravioli; or kataifi prawns among other starters. Pork belly (with celeriac, pickled pear and fennel); cauliflower and parmesan risotto; umami glazed fish with black rice and mushrooms; and grilled fillet with duck-fat potatoes and truffle jus are among the tempting mains, followed by an array of indulgent desserts for a grand finale (the dark chocolate sphere is a dream).
The special R695 for 3 courses (+ amuse bouche and chocolate truffle)
Good to know The menu is valid for tables of up to 10 people. A few of the dishes have a supplement charge.
When Monday – Sunday, 12pm – 3pm; 6pm – 10pm
Valid until 30 September 2026
Contact 021 713 7178, info@tryn.co.za
Address Steenberg Farm, Steenberg Road, Tokai, Cape Town
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Vergenoegd Löw Homestead Dinner Experience: R450 for 2 Courses

A serene timelessness is your first impression of the Cape Dutch manor house, werf and farm buildings at Vergenoegd Löw. It’s as if time has stood still since 1696 when the farm was founded. Now the meticulously renovated 1773 Homestead comes alive on winter evenings with a cosy and sophisticated farm dining experience curated by chef Michelle Theron. The flavours of the farm come through in a choice of seasonal dishes fragrant with indigenous herbs from the veld, such as the charcoal-grilled octopus with buchu and wild rosemary, sweet potato, pickled radish and sour fig dressing. Or a slow-braised chicken pie in Dexter beef tallow pastry for old-world comfort food. The menu changes with the seasons and concludes with nostalgic desserts such as a rich dark chocolate-and-spekboom brownie, and warmly spiced carrot cake with pineapple..
The special R450 for 2 courses
R600 for 3 courses
When Daily, evenings
Valid until 31 August 2026
Good to know Bookings essential
Contact reservations@vergenoegd.co.za
Address 1 Faure Road (off Baden Powell Drive), Somerset West
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Waterside Lunch or Dinner Special: R795 for 3 Courses

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The La Colombe family’s harbourside eatery at the V&A Waterfront is a light, bright, stylish space with a deck that feels like you’re on a superyacht. It offers sophisticated and creative fine dining, in the La Colombe style, but is a little more casual than its upstairs sibling, Pier. Chef Roxie Mudie’s winter special menu reveals beautifully plated cuisine (two choices for starters and mains), starring seasonal ingredients, with dishes such as pork belly with langoustine; tuna in a Thai broth; linefish with chorizo, mussels and fennel; and lamb with celeriac and tarragon. It starts with a bread stack and ends with a dreamy dessert of Brazilian macaé chocolate. The 5-course dinner option includes Waterside’s signature prawn toast and bonbon chest.
Good to know A vegetarian menu is also available.
The special R795 for a 3-course lunch or early dinner (6pm only)
R1 195 for a 5-course dinner
Valid until 31 August 2026
When Daily, 12pm – 2pm; 6pm – 8.30pm
Contact 021 879 6328, reservations@thewaterside.restaurant
Address Pierhead Building, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
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Wilde Vy Bistro Winter Special: R595 for 3 Courses

Head out to the hills (the Durbanville hills) to discover this gem at Signal Gun Wines. The space has been reimagined and beautifully refurbished by Ghanaian restaurateurs Kwasi Osei-Kusi and Charles Bucknor, who partnered with chef Jürgen Snyman (ex Kloof Street House) to create a home for the generous cuisine Jürgen likes to cook. Two enclosed verandahs and a series of cosy rooms (with fireplaces) set the scene for a meal of comfort classics with a seasonal, elevated twist. This winter, an indulgent set menu with choices features potato and leek vichyssoise, Sicilian-style fregola risotto, slow-roasted rolled lamb rib, ravioli with Jerusalem artichoke purée and a lamb kofta cruller (in pastry). For dessert, two decadent classics: molten chocolate fondant or apple mille-feuille. There’s good wine, too, of course.
Good to know Live jazz on Thursday evenings provides the soundtrack for a date night.
The special R595 for 3-course set menu; R445 for 2 courses
Valid until 30 September 2026
When Tuesday – Friday, 12pm – 9pm
Saturday, 10am – 9pm; Sunday until 5pm
Contact 064 643 9766; reservations@wildevybistro.com
Address Signal Gun Wines, Hooggelegen Road, off Vissershok Road, Durbanville, Cape Town
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