The Best Lunch Specials in Cape Town

Eating out in Cape Town can get kind of pricey, which is why these wonderful lunchtime specials are so appealing. Treat yourself to a leisurely lunch at one of these fabulous restaurants.

Belly of the Beast Lunch Special: R650 for Multi Courses

Belly of the Beast lures you into an industrial-modern space that’s cool yet cosy, with an alternative playlist to match. The intrigue is heightened because there’s no menu and you won’t know what you’re getting until it arrives at the table. There might be braaied venison tataki, fish with a curry sauce, pap and vleis… or something else completely. The only thing you can be sure about is that it will be a generous sequence of dishes that co-owners Neil Swart and Anouchka Horn and head chef Odette Olivier are excited by… Homely flavours, unusual seasonal ingredients (sustainably sourced) and winter’s rich slow-cooked fare and deep sauces that create an indulgent gastronomic experience of the highest standard.
The special R650 for multi courses
Valid until 30 September 2026
When Tuesday – Saturday, 12.30pm
Contact 076 220 5458, [email protected]
Address 110 Harrington Street, East City, Cape Town
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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, [email protected]
Address Strand Road (R44), Somerset West
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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, [email protected]
Address 30 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town
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The Pot Luck Club Sunday Brunch Extravaganza: R1 390 for 10 Courses

Sunday brunches at The Pot Luck Club are the stuff of legend. Bottomless bubbly, DIY Bloody Marys, live music and a long lingering afternoon savouring dish after dish of chef Jason Kosmos and Luke Dale Roberts’ punchy flavours. Ten sharing courses kick off with simple smoked oysters with passion fruit nước chấm, then a delicate prawn taco. Move on to brioche with quail egg, porcini hollandaise and mushroom duxelles. And a bold venison tartare with raison and hazelnut XO. The Pot Luck’s interpretation of the classic Arnold Bennett is another highlight, and you’ve still got carrot risotto with pistachio pesto, and roast duck to come. A sticky rice pudding with tropical fruit and a selection of PLC sweets are the final high note of a Sunday brunch extravaganza to remember.
The special Winter Brunch Extravaganza: R1 390 for 10 courses with bottomless bubbly and DIY Bloody Marys.
When Sunday, 11am – 12.30pm (seatings)
Valid until 31 October 2026
Good to know There’s also a superb Asian-inspired winter lunch feast set menu (R695) from Monday to Saturday.
Contact 021 447 0804, [email protected]
Address Silo Top Floor, The Old Biscuit Mill, 373-375 Albert Road, Woodstock, 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, [email protected]
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, [email protected]
Address Steenberg Farm, Steenberg Road, Tokai, Cape Town
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