The Best Winter Restaurant Specials in Cape Town

Amare is the Latin word for love, which obviously permeates every dish at this light and airy restaurant in Bantry Bay. South Coast Mediterranean is how the owners describe it, where fresh, vibrant and delicious dishes will transport you to the sunshine coast…
The short winter special menu rounds up some of the highlights: choose between starters of crumbed feta with honey, cabernet balsamic and oregano; and kingklip ajillo with garlic, chilli and capers. For mains, tuck into the signature spaghetti all’Assassina; pappardelle ragu with fior di latte; or chicken limone with apple and fennel salad and burnt butter potatoes with crispy sage. Then for dessert a lemon posset or bread pudding with sabayon cream is a sublime finish.
The special R380 for 2 courses (R550 with wine pairing)
R500 for 3 courses (R750 with wine pairing)
When Daily, 12pm – 11pm
Valid until 31 August 2025
Contact 021 300 8290, info@amarecapetown.com
Address 29 Victoria Road, Bantry Bay, Cape Town
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A revamped Victorian house with a lavish dollop of eastern promise, Asoka is an atmospheric bar and restaurant built around a legendary 150-year-old, fairy-lit olive tree on Kloof Street. On  Mondays, the three-course dinner special is not to be missed! Pick one dish from each section of Chef Johan van Schalkwyk shortened menu (choose a different one each and share!). Asian ostrich tartare, unagi-glazed hake tempura, beef tacos, wild mushroom and gorgonzola arancini, grilled tikka chicken skewer and crispy pork belly are just some of the tongue-tingling dishes.
And if you still have space, three divine desserts (malva pudding, salted-caramel cheesecake, chocolate fondant) are available to add-on.
Good to know Enjoy your special alongside live Jazz on Sundays from 8pm.
The special R295 for 3 courses on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday + Sunday
When Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 5.30pm – late
Sunday 5.30pm – late
Valid until Ongoing
Contact  021 422 0909, info@asoka.za.com
Address 68 Kloof Street, Gardens
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Belly of the Beast lures you into an industrial-modern space that’s cool yet cosy, elevated by a curated alternative playlist. The intrigue is heightened because you won’t know what you’re getting until it arrives at your table. There might be braaied venison tataki, or local fish with a curry sauce, pap and vleis… or something completely different. The only thing you can be sure about is that it includes a raft of dishes that co-owners Neil Swart and Anouchka Horn and head chef Odette Olivier are excited by… homely flavours and unusual seasonal ingredients (including sustainably sourced meat and fish), that create a gastronomic experience of the highest standard.
The special R599 for multi courses
Valid until 31 August 2025
When Tuesday – Friday, 12.30pm
Contact 076 220 5458, eat@bellyofthebeast.co.za.co.za
Address 110 Harrington Street, Cape Town
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Taking pride of place on Buitenverwachting wine farm, beyond is a sophisticated (yet unpretentious) dining destination where everything – from the slow-food approach to the polished service, views and wine – is firmly top-tier.
Chef Peter Tempelhoff (chef-patron of Cape Town’s acclaimed restaurant FYN) and executive chef Sebastian Stehr are champions of local and indigenous ingredients (often foraged by chef Stehr himself), which are used to create their version of global inspired, contemporary cuisine.
The five-course winter special menu celebrates comfort and craft in equal measure. It begins with a surprise appetiser, before seguing into a vibrant starter of Cape Malay gamefish tartar and hake brandade, followed by an indulgent cheese course. A hearty main of dry-aged Brangus rump with pomme purée and bone marrow jus takes center stage, before ending on a warm, nostalgic note with brandy pudding and spiced-pumpkin ice cream.
The special R645 for 5 courses
Important note Beyond is closed from 30th June – 24th July.
Good to know Most dietary requests can be accommodated.
When Tuesday – Saturday, 12pm – 2.30pm; 6pm – 8.30pm
Valid until 30 September 2025
Contact 021 794 0306, info@beyondrestaurant.co.za
Address Buitenverwachting, 37 Klein Constantia Road, Constantia, Cape Town
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This fiery hotspot on Bree Street draws inspiration from desert landscapes and big skies – from the Karoo to the Kalahari – while the food and cocktails celebrate South Africa’s love of open-fire cooking, reimagined with a twist.
This flame-kissed ethos carries through into their winter specials menu  – a three-part feast that brings the heat. Start with nachos piled with avo, lime cream and four-cheese sauce; or a jaffle loaded with tomato, Boerenkaas, onion and chutney. For mains, choose between boerewors with bacon jam and chipotle sauce and corn ribs; beer-battered kingklip with tartar sauce and crispy rosemary spuds; or red-lentil dahl with fire-roasted cauliflower, sultanas, hazelnuts and peri-peri pickled cucumbers. End on a high with skillet malva pudding topped with rooibos custard and vanilla ice cream.
The special R345 for 3 courses
Good to know Happy hour is 4pm – 5.30pm.
When Daily, 12pm – 10.30pm
Valid until 30 September 2025
Contact  021 109 0039, capetown@bomasouthafrican.co.za
Address 107 Bree Street, Cape Town
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The moment you set foot in Taj Cape Town’s Bombay Brasserie, you’ll be whisked away on a culinary odyssey to India. The signature restaurant’s inspiration comes from the buzzing, multicultural Indian city of its name, Mumbai, while the menu combines Indian cooking styles and ingredients from all over the sub-continent with local influences. Their winter offering features a delicious Thali experience, including butter chicken, lamb rogan josh, dhal mahkani and a plain naan. Or choose between a special selection of substantial dishes to share: butter chicken or lamb rogan josh served with basmati rice and naan; or a Hyderabadi vegetable parda biryani. A spiced up winter weekday feast!
The special R295 per person for the Thali Experience;
R395 for two for the main dish specials
When Monday – Wednesday, 5pm – 9pm
Valid until 31 July 2025
Contact 021 819 2000, restaurants.capetown@tajhotels.com
Address Taj Cape Town, 1 Wale Street, Cape Town
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A lake fringed by willows and oak trees, a mountain stream, winding paths, rocks and lawns for kids to explore, all backed by Paarl mountain views… Botanicum’s new home at Ridgeback Wines is a delight. Restaurateur-sommelier Marc Botes has thoroughly renovated the charming restaurant space with serene decor, chic café tables and botanical prints. There’s a fireplace indoors for winter and the wide wraparound deck perched on stilts over the lake is perfect for mellow family-friendly gatherings on sunny days.
The winter lunch special invites you to choose any of the delicious wood-fired sourdough pizzas or gourmet burgers and pair it with a glass of Ridgeback Shiraz or a Devil’s Peak Lager.
The special R195 for any pizza or burger + glass of wine or beer
When Tuesday – Friday, 12pm – 5pm
Valid until 15 August 2025
Contact 021 879 6465, info@botanicum.co.za
Address Ridgeback Wines, Noord Agter Paarl Road, Windmeul, Paarl
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Ideal for a quick workday lunch, or pre-night-out dinner, Burger & Lobster manages to pull off two seemingly incongruent dishes: gourmet burgers and (sustainably caught) lobsters. The casual, designer-industrial interior (exposed brick walls, steel, leather and raw wood) is also ideal for after-work drinks – check out the hand-crafted cocktail menu.
The winter deal packs a punch with a cheese burger, half lobster roll, fries and lemon garlic butter – all on one irresistible platter.
The special R199 for a cheese burger, half lobster roll, fries + lemon garlic butter.
When Daily, 12pm – 10.30pm (sit down & takeaway)
Valid until 30 September 2025
Contact 021 422 4297, capetown@burgerandlobster.co.za
Address 105 Bree Street, Cape Town
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Floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking sculpture-studded fynbos gardens and a dam to the Stellenbosch mountains make Cavalli a wonderful destination to enjoy the “everyday gourmet” à la carte menu in winter.
This winter, sit beside the roaring fire and savour 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 springbok with meebos, Cape spinach and fynbos; salt-baked celeriac carpaccio with smoked macadamia; and fired carrot risotto with black garlic and cocoa, among other deliciously fresh flavours. Snacks and a bread course will precede your meal.
Good to know Wander down to the gallery to feast your eyes on South African art and explore the late owner’s remarkable collection of rugby and sports memorabilia.
The special R450 for 2 courses; R630 for 3 courses
When Wednesday – Friday, 12pm – 2.30pm; 6pm – 8pm
Valid until 31 August 2025
Contact 021 855 3218, restaurant@cavalliestate.com
Address Strand Road (R44), Somerset West
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Cosy leather booths, candlelight, wooden floors, exposed brick, a marble bar and an award-winning winelist… Culture Wine Bar is a welcoming winter refuge on Bree Street, even more so with its storming winter special. Each week a different dish is featured from Matt Manning and team’s deeply delicious bar menu, and expertly paired with a glass of wine. Think wild mushroom risotto; rib eye steak with pepper jus and fries; or pan fried linefish with baby potatoes and mussel velouté. Whenever you visit, the dish of the week is bound to warm the cockles, and you might well be inspired to make it a weekly date so as not to miss a thing this winter.
The special R250 for dish of the week + a glass of wine
When Daily, 12pm – late
Valid until 31 August 2025
Contact 076 256 8654, sommelier@culturewinebar.com
Address 103 Bree Street, Cape Town
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There’s a relaxed homely feel to the modest century-old thatched manor house at Vriesenhof.  Newly open to the public (since rugby and winemaking legend, Jan “Boland” Coetzee, retired last year), the homestead has been sensitively converted into a tasting room and restaurant. It’s a place for relaxed shared plates cooked over open flames and paired with the estate wines in time-honoured Vriesenhof tradition.
The ever-changing winter lunch special offers mouthwatering choices at each of three courses, such as: mussel, leek and saffron soup with warm ciabatta; an onion tartlet with mascarpone; or pork terrine with watercress and sourdough melba for starters. Then a market fish pie; hanger steak with chimichurri and thick-cut chips; or wood-baked aubergine and goat’s cheese Parmigiana. The dark chocolate for dessert is a bomb… Or go for apple and blackberry crumble or a cheese board. Alongside their current vintages, they will also be pouring some older vintage chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon by the glass.
The special R295 for 3 course set lunch
When Tuesday – Friday, 12pm – 4pm
Valid until 15 August 2025
Please note Die Stoep is closed from 7– 23 July 2025.
Contact 021 007 5591
Address Vriesenhof Estate, Paradyskloof Road, Stellenbosch
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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 such as intense roast-tomato soup and a cheese toastie to dunk; 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 R195 for 3 courses
Good to know There’s also a 2 burgers for the price of 1 special after 5pm daily
When Daily, from 5pm – 10pm
Valid until 31 December 2025
Contact 021 286 9034, info@egghead.za.com
Address 34 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town
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Sweden-born South African chef Jesper Nilsson and his team have created a modern restaurant experience that leans into laidback 21st-century tastes and moreish flavour bombs of note. The ever-changing and globally inspired shared-plates menu celebrates seasonality and simplicity, and on the winter dinner special menu you’ll find hearty dishes such as pasta e fagioli; beef shortrib with gremolata; and gnocchi with beluga lentils and ricotta. The personable and polished service, moody minimalist interiors, a superb winelist, and a buzzing courtyard cocktail bar rounds off this charismatic culinary experience.
The special R495 for 3-course dinner
Good to know On Saturdays in winter, there’s also a 2-for-1 pizza special (lunch only).
When Wednesday – Saturday, from 6pm
Saturday, 12pm – 3pm
Valid until 30 September 2025
Contact 021 422 0384, reservations@elgr.co.za
Address 75 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town
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Named after the French word for spice, you’ll find this atmospheric 45-seater looking out onto the quaint Le Quartier Français courtyard, tables set around a roaring fireplace. Chef Charné Sampson weaves her magic with a flavourful menu of refined dishes inspired mostly by India, and 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 – think vanilla, saffron, nutmeg, cardamom, cumin, caraway… Every course is an adventure – prawn roti with mango atchar; quail with mussel, granadilla and curry leaf; and lamb with dahl and chermoula are some of the creations you might encounter.
The special R895 for 7 courses
Valid until 31 August 2025
When Friday + Saturday, 12pm – 2pm
Sunday, 12pm – 2pm, 6pm – 8.30pm
Contact 021 492 4044, reservations@epice.co.za
Address Corner Huguenot and Berg Streets, Franschhoek
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Winter is the time to enjoy the crisp air and fabulous cloudscapes at Ernie Els Wines, whose panoramic perch high on the slopes of the Helderberg mountains looks out on vine-drenched views towards Table Mountain, False Bay and Stellenbosch. For winter, chef Eric Bulpitt has elevated a seasonal favourite on the Grillworks lunchtime menu: The Big Easy Burger! A succulent 250g beef patty, served on a warm brioche bun, with crispy caramelised onions and creamy coriander-infused mayo, comes with a side of crunchy triple-cooked chips. Even better, it’s paired with a glass of wine from the Big Easy range, all part of the winter special deal.
The special R225 for the Big Easy burger + a glass of Big Easy wine
Good to know The Big Easy burger is exclusively available in the tasting room on the Grillworks Menu. Indoor seating is limited, so a reservation is advised.
When Daily, 12pm – 3.30pm
Valid until 31 October 2025
Contact 021 881 3588, bookings@ernieelswines.com
Address Ernie Els Wines, Annandale Road, Stellenbosch
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Part of the La Colombe group of restaurants, with chef-proprietor Glen Foxcroft Williams at the helm, Foxcroft is located in the charming High Constantia Centre. The interiors are stylish but not flashy; Mid-Century-style chairs, wood panelling, a central fireplace and an open pass (for an eye into the kitchen) create a welcoming ambience. Though the vibe at Foxcroft is more laidback than its siblings in the La Colombe family, the food has a fine-dining ethos and is served as a set menu (with choices) of small plates. Think cavatelli with beef cheek, mushrooms and bone marrow; or braised pork belly with sesame cabbage, pickled daikon and crackling. These are boundary-pushing dishes that taste as good as they look.
The special R595 for 3-course lunch
R895 for 5-course dinner
Valid until 20 July 2025
When Daily, 12pm – 2.30pm; 6pm – 8.30pm
Contact 021 202 3304
Address Shop 8, High Constantia, Corner Groot Constantia and Constantia Main Roads, Constantia, Cape Town
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A regular on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list (coming in at #60 for 2024), chef Peter Tempelhoff’s restaurant offers one of the city’s most exciting epicurean experiences. Located in a sophisticated, loft-style space in the innercity, here you’ll find an intriguing blend of African-inspired decor and cuisine with a unique Japanese twist.
The seven-course winter lunch menu runs the full gamut of flavours and textures. Savour the likes of burnt mushroom custard with mosbolletjie, Cape Malay pickled yellowtail, Atlantic ridge kingklip, and stuffed Bapsfontein quail (to name a few!). Dessert includes mochi (with Silesia variety granadillas, rooibos, and light Silesia meringue) or traditional wagashi. Each yields a hit of flavour so lingering and sublime, you never want it to end.
The special R1 175 for 7 courses
Wine pairing: R850
Important note Fyn is closed from 30 June – 23 July.
Good to know Most dietary requests can be accommodated.
When 30 September 2025
Valid until Monday – Saturday, 12pm – 2pm
Contact  021 286 2733, info@fynrestaurant.com
Address Church Square, 37 Parliament Street, Cape Town
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Sustainable seafood by the boatload is the core philosophy behind Galjoen, a semi-industrial dining space in the heart of the city. “Our approach is to serve only what is responsibly caught locally. If it’s not from South Africa, it’s not going on the menu,” says co-owner Neil Swart. He and Anouchka Horn continue the winning formula that wowed Cape Town foodies at Belly of the Beast: a set multi-course tasting menu, a limited number of seats and reservations only – and, of course, fabulous local ingredients. Chef Isca Stoltz’s frequently changing menu is always a surprise, but might include stunners such as the abalone alfredo or yellowfin tuna sausage roll.
Good to know  There is a storming lunch special on Fridays and Saturdays too! Bookings open on the first day of each month at 10am for the following month.
The special  R450 for lunch
R750 for dinner
When Monday – Saturday, 6.45pm
Friday + Saturday, 12:30pm
Valid until 31 August 2025
Contact 079 093 0559, eat@galjoencpt.co.za
Address 99 Harrington Street, Cape Town
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Grub & Vine Norval, the sophisticated Winelands sibling to Matt Manning’s Grub & Vine on Bree Street, is an airy glass-walled restaurant at Norval Foundation. Overlooking striking sculpture gardens and rolling mountains, it’s known for refined bistro fare and a simply superb wine offering. This winter, there are two delicious menus to choose from. The four-course sharing menu starts with playful canapés like corn croquettes with chilli aioli and shrimp pani puri, served alongside warm focaccia. Starters include comforting oxtail gnocchi with mushroom purée, or fish curry lentil soup. For mains, choose between pan-roasted linefish and a seafood curry pot; a classic beef Wellington; or 300g chargrilled beef rump with grilled millies. Sides like crispy herb potatoes and hasselback butternut complete the spread. Finish off with a fresh lemon curd tart, or opt for a selection of South African cheeses.
If you’re in the mood for some soul-warming soup, check out their seasonal soup menu, which features wholesome favourites like butternut; creamy onion; and fish curry lentil. Naturally, a selection of fresh bread accompanies these – think cheese and herb bread with truffle and chive butter, onion bread with coriander butter, and classic pesto bread with garlic butter.
The special R495 for 4 courses (sharing)
R99 for soup + bread
When Wednesday –  Saturday, 12pm – 3pm, 6pm –  9pm
Sunday, 12pm – 3.30pm
Valid until 31 August 2025
Contact 021 216 0021, hello@grubandvine.co.za
Address The Norval Foundation, 4 Steenberg Road, Tokai, Cape Town
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Right at the bustling heart of Bree Street, Matt Manning’s three-storey enclave of food, wine and culture (overlooking Heritage Square) is a must-visit destination on Cape Town’s foodie map. At the heart is Grub & Vine, living up to his original vision of serving good, honest cooking alongside excellent wines. It’s the place for leisurely lunches and atmospheric dinners, and gets an extra dollop of hearty flavours this season with their winter special menu.
Kick off with a duo of canapés: bacon-and-potato croquettes with chili mayo; and trout tartare with chive crème fraîche. For starters, a leek-and-potato soup is elevated with crispy potatoes, coconut-toasted sunflower seeds, and fresh pesto bread. Mains isr a choice between roasted baby chicken, confit chicken leg, crispy kale, white bean cassoulet, and chicken jus; or pan-fried linefish with baby potatoes, mussels, clams, bok choy, and a rich mussel velouté.
Good to know Dessert and sides are available at an additional cost.
The special  R395 for 2 Courses
When Monday – Saturday, 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 9.30pm
Valid until 31 August 2025
Contact  021 216 0035, hello@grubandvine.co.za
Address 103 Bree Street, Cape Town
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Ever since it opened in 2022, Hacienda has quite literally turned up the heat on the Bree Street strip with its gaucho-chic interiors (leather booths, mosaic floors, ceramic drinkware) and spice-flecked food and drinks. Inspired by the cuisine of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, the menu is made for sharing.
And the winter set-menu special is no different. On it you’ll find the mole Hacienda, taquitos con carne (dry-aged especiado beef paired with corn purée, jalapeño aioli and pineapple crudo), dicha de barbacao (sous vide chicken thigh glazed in barbeque sauce, topped with crispy garlic and pistachio), oaxaca adobo rice (with salsa verde, queso fresco, árbol red onion, and burnt pineapple) and churros (with coffee namelaka, spiced dulce de leche, passionfruit, and chilli chocolate ice cream). Too good to miss.
The special R345 for 5 dishes (per person sharing)
When Daily, 12pm – 10.30pm
Valid until 30 September 2025
Contact 021 422 0128, capetown@hacienda.co.za
Address 92 Bree Street, Cape Town
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Known for its relaxed, down-to-earth approach to enjoying fine wines with good, honest food, Kleine Zalze is bringing winter warmth to their Stellenbosch table with a storming steak special – cosy fireplace included! Chef Nic van Wyk’s culinary expertise results in a perfectly seared Bonsmara sirloin steak, served with seasonal greens, a hint of garlic butter, bearnaise sauce, and crispy, triple-fried chips on the side that are to die for. This comes with a glass of Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Shiraz, 2007. Alternatively you can go for West Coast mussels steamed in white wine and garlic (with homemade bread) and a glass of Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, 2019.
The special R245 for steak or mussels and a glass of wine.
When Monday – Saturday, 12pm – 4.30pm (last orders 3.30pm)
Valid until 31 August 2025
Contact 021 880 8167, restaurant@kleinezalze.co.za
Address Kleine Zalze Road, off Techno Avenue and Strand Road (R44), Stellenbosch
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Housed in an old Victorian building, this cosy 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 Johan van Schalkwyk’s winter lunch special is an invitation to feast on bistro classics such as West Coast mussels in coconut broth; peri-peri chicken with toasted garlic ciabatta; spiced hake tempura with rustic fries; and a lentil-artichoke bake. End on a sweet note with your choice of indulgent desserts: spiced bread-and-butter medley, orange crêpe brûlée, or coconut ice cream.
Good to know The special is not available on Sundays, but live jazz at 1pm provides a relaxing end to the week.
The special R250 for 2 courses; R295 for 3 courses
When Monday – Saturday, 12pm – 4pm
Valid until 30 November 2025
Contact 021 423 4413, info@kloofstreethouse.co.za
Address 30 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town
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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 that you’ll find La Colombe headed by virtuoso chef-proprietor Scot Kirton and executive chef James Gaag. La Colombe has circled the upper echelons of the awards lists for over two decades and seeded many a top chef’s career, but the Scot-James duo has further raised the bar. The stylish restaurant’s pared-down interior is the perfect canvas for James and his team to conjure creative French-Asian dishes using foraged and superb seasonal ingredients that they magically finesse into immaculately plated dishes.
The special R1 195 for 8-course set lunch menu
Valid until 31 August 2025
When Monday – Friday, 12pm – 2pm
Contact 021 794 2390, reservations@lacolombe.co.za
Address Silvermist Wine Estate, La Colombe Road (off Constantia Main Road/M41), Constantia Nek, Cape Town
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A veritable jewel in Franschhoek’s culinary crown, La Petite Colombe remains one of the most coveted dining experiences in the Cape. Situated at 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 superb dishes flows out of his kitchen – from oysters and Namibian snow crab to coal-roasted lamb and Jerusalem artichoke, and the grand finale of the sweets trolley. The dazzling presentation, professional service and a smart winelist create a sense of occasion that makes dining here very special.
The special R1 195 for 8-course lunch menu
Valid until 31 August 2025
When Daily, 12pm – 2pm
Contact 021 202 3395, reservations@lapetitecolombe.com
Address Leeu Estates, Dassenberg Road (off the R45), Franschhoek
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Just a short drive from Stellenbosch, the elegant glass-walled café at Lievland Vineyards has two fires burning: one on either side of the room. With its peaceful views over the farm dam, towering oaks and verdant vines, it’s an ideal setting for a cosy winter brunch with friends and family. Which is exactly what the Lievlove Brunch is designed  for. The generous menu comes in three parts, and includes a glass of Lievland Vineyards Cap classique 2020 or freshly squeezed orange juice to start you off. Dig into shared platters of charcuterie and cheese with fresh bread, seed crackers and Melba toast, plus pickles, hummus, grilled vegetables, sun-dried tomato relish and spicy aubergine. Then it’s time for a choice of hot breakfast dishes:

• brioche French toast with mascarpone and apple and pear compote
• cheesy baked spinach and gammon-filled pancake with salad
• Klein Liev: 1 free-range egg, belly rasher, pork and fennel sausage, tomato smoor and toast

Finish off with a selection of dessert pastries as you sip tea or coffee. A seasonal fruit and almond tartlet, canelé and chocolate truffles make for a suitably decadent finale. The prettiest of Winelands settings to while away a cool winter morning and a lavish brunch to celebrate any occasion.
The special R295 for 3 Courses
Good to know Hot beverages, plus still or sparkling water are included throughout the meal. The brunch is served daily, all year round, but seasonal changes can be expected.
When Daily, 8am – 11.30am
Valid until 31 August 2025
Contact 021 879 7892, cafe@lievland.co.za
Address Lievland Vineyards, R44, Stellenbosch
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Feted chef Liam Tomlin’s heritage building on Bree Street is home to two equally fabulous restaurants. Outside, the familiar charcoal-and-red signage of the original Chefs Warehouse & Canteen reflects a welcome return to the roots of his concept, and upstairs, Merchant Bar & Grill, (chef David Schneider’s passion project), focusses on purely local ingredients, and delicious dishes that use the whole animal, the whole vegetable…plus old-school pickling and preserving techniques that just make sense.
For winter the two establishments are mixing it up for a special menu that highlights a selection of both their hero dishes. Kick off with David’s home-cured charcuterie served with piccalilli, sourdough and bagels. Then, shared plates from Chefs Warehouse that include pork dumplings, and tiradito. Merchant’s mains feature their divine carbonara with guanciale; linefish with fennel and horseradish velouté; and a beef flat-iron steak with café de Paris butter and roast potatoes. And to finish, of course, it’s Liam’s iconic lemon tart and a local corn dessert.
The special R595 for 4 courses
When Tuesday – Saturday, 6pm – 9pm
Valid until 30 August 2025
Contact 021 773 0440
Address 91 Bree Street, Cape Town
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Amid the buzz of the city centre, with its alfresco terrace spilling out onto St Georges Mall, the Taj Cape Town’s relaxed Mint Restaurant & Wood-Fired Grill offers a delicious break at any time of day. This winter they’re firing up the grill for a sizzling at lunchtime offer that includes all the grillhouse favourites. Dig into sticky barbeque ribs, chicken wings, onion rings and fries, all seasoned with a dash of the Mint team’s fire-cooking expertise, and warm up from the inside out.
The special R249 for 4 Dishes
When Daily, 12pm – 4pm
Valid until 31 July 2025
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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As expected of a La Colombe restaurant, Pier promises culinary adventure, this time 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, overshadowing even the floor-to-ceiling harbour vistas.
On the winter menu are Tandoori yellowfin tuna with avocado and Chevre; quail, langoustine and spiced coconut; Karoo lamb with stuffed morel and celeriac, among other delights – even the bread course is a spectacular collection of sumptuous, soul-food flavours.
The special R995 for 6 courses
Valid until 31 August 2025
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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From renowned chef-proprietor Scot Kirton (La Colombe, La Petite Colombe, Pier et al), Protégé, as its name implies, provides young talented chefs with an opportunity to hone their skills. At the helm in the open kitchen is chef Andrew Willemse, who deftly pairs bold flavours with passion. Opposite Epice at Le Quartier Français, the casual fine-dining restaurant offers top-quality, seasonally driven comfort food. The winter menu consists of two or three courses with options at each course, such as Asian barbeque-glazed pork with prawn, corn and Thai broth; or springbok with porcini mushrooms and smoked purée, accompanied by superb local wines, and friendly service that will make you feel right at home.
The special R445 for 2 courses
R575 for 3 courses
Valid until 31 August 2025
When Daily, 12pm – 2.30pm; 5.30 – 6pm
Contact 021 224 0801, reservations@protegerestaurant.co.za
Address 18 Huguenot Road, Franschhoek
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There’s a beautiful marriage of traditional Italian charm and cutting-edge cool in the atmospheric below-street-level space that is Scala. Chef Luciano Monosilio from Rome (one of the youngest Italian chefs to gain a Michelin star – at age 27), shares his signature techniques and secret recipes with a resident team led by executive chef Justin Barker, and transforms the traditional Italian table into a feast of antipasto and pasta sharing plates.
Their winter set menu does just that, with rich, layered flavours that promise comfort and warmth. It begins with Italian olive and potato focaccia alongside roasted pumpkin cream. A trio of hearty pastas follows: pappardelle alla Teramana with fried meatballs; creamy mussel risotto with nduja and Provolone; and rigatoni all’Amatriciana featuring coal-roasted tomato and guanciale. A decadent dessert of coffee mousse, rich with white chocolate, roasted peanuts and dark chocolate ganache, takes the final bow.
The special R345 for 3 courses
Good to know Don’t forget aperitivo hour (4pm – 5.30pm daily) where you enjoy half-price deals on selected beers, wine by the glass, and cocktails, complemented by cicchetti (snacks), priced R79 each.
When Daily, 12pm – 10.30pm
Valid until 30 September 2025
Contact 021 424 7204, capetown@scalapasta.co.za
Address 81 Church Street, Heritage Square, Cape Town
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Surf and turf gets a dash of flair when the team behind Belly of the Beast and Galjoen start to play. Anouchka Horn and Neil Swart have collaborated with chef Adél Hughes and Jill-of-all-trades Liebet Jooste to develop a tasting-menu experience that riffs on gastronomic nostalgia in a contemporary reimagining of surf and turf. The result? Playful, celebratory, original, delicious! Seebamboes’ winter special dinner menu in the intimate mezzanine space above Galjoen (seating just 16 diners), is as always a surprise (the menu only revealed as each dish arrives at your table), but combines sea- and land-harvested produce in nuanced, experimental, and delicious ways (and with an offbeat local winelist).
The special R850 for multi courses
When Tuesday – Thursday, 6.45pm
Valid until 31 August 2025
Contact 066 387 0264, eat@seebamboescpt.co.za
Address 99 Harrington St, District Six, Cape Town, 7925
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Hidden upstairs in a Salt River factory building (the entrance is an unobtrusive door on a side street), is a light and bright industrial-style pub restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows looking towards Devil’s Peak – appropriate for the original home of Devil’s Peak Brewing Company where they still serve the whole range on tap, along with a few rotating guest brews. It has become a favourite after-hours drinking spot for those who work in the city and Woodstock area. The casual pub menu ranges from pizzas to nachos and tacos and, of course, their signature burgers – all of which are on special all day on Monday. Whether you choose a double cheese, bone-marrow, vegan or veggie burger, be sure to wash it down with a lager or two.
The special R85 for any burger on Monday
Good to know There are also happy hour specials on Devils Peak lager on weekdays 4pm – 6pm
When Monday, 12pm – 10pm
Valid until Ongoing
Contact 021 203 0123, info@taproomsaltriver.co.za
Address 150 Cecil Road, Salt River, Cape Town
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Downstairs from Grub & Vine is a cocktail and live-music lounge that adds another dimension to a night out in the Mother City. Regularly hosting top local musicians, you can toe-tap to top-brass beats while enjoying a delectable array of dishes from Grub & Vine’s kitchen. As for the cocktails, named after perennially cool jazz artists, they’re utterly sippable. This winter, there’s a dinner special that showcases seasonal flavours in chef Matt Manning’s refined bistro style. We’re talking canapés of bacon and potato croquettes with chilli mayo; and trout tartare topped with chive crème fraîche and sesame seeds. A comforting leek and potato soup follows, served with crispy potatoes, coconut-toasted sunflower seeds, and warm pesto bread. For mains, choose between classic beef Wellington with a winter vegetable assiette, potato rosti and beef jus; or rich mushroom risotto paired with variations of mushroom, water chestnuts, and Parmesan. Dessert is an optional extra should blueberry bakewell or cinnamon and apple crumble tempt you.
The special R395 for 2 courses
Good to know There are live-music performances every night, from 8pm to 10pm.
When Tuesday – Saturday, 6pm – 9.30pm
Valid until 31 August 2025
Contact 021 216 0035, hello@grubandvine.co.za
Address 103 Bree Street, Cape Town
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The sublime setting at Jordan Wine Estate is maximised in its signature restaurant. Glass walls concertina right back so you really are immersed in the stunning views over the dam and serene valley, as you’re warmly welcomed with polished service and impeccable attention to detail. Chef Marthinus Ferreira has made the space his own since he moved here from Joburg, bringing his lightly nostalgic, classic European approach to the menus. The minimised winter tasting menu kicks off with a delightful bread and snack course, followed by classic dishes such as smoked yellowtail; butter poached prawn; and sous-vide springbok. And divinely pretty desserts round off the meal (with friandises to follow).
The special R650 for 6 courses
Good to know The restaurant will be closed for winter break 30 June – 23 July 2025.
When Wednesday – Saturday, 12pm – 1.30pm
Valid until 30 September 2025
Contact 021 881 3441, reservations@jordanwines.com
Address Jordan Wine Estate, Stellenbosch Kloof Road, Stellenbosch
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There’s a feel-good whimsy that the decor at The Wes Bistro & Bar evokes that’ll make you want to watch the Wes Anderson movies that inspired it all over again! In the meantime, immerse yourself in the quirky glamour of this Shortmarket Street haunt’s unmissable winter special.
The set menu comprises three courses, with a choice between two dishes per course. Start your meal with steamed mussels in white wine, cream, and garlic; or the classic Wes Caesar salad. Mains include pan-seared chicken supreme (with silky pommes mousseline, mushrooms bordelaise, and haricot verts); or steak frites (a 200g entrecôte paired with Café de Paris butter and hand-cut chips). For the sweet finale, choose between crème brûlée or the Wes profiteroles, served with vanilla ice cream and warm chocolate sauce.
The special R395 for 3 courses (lunch + dinner)
When Monday, 12pm – 3pm
Tuesday – Saturday, 12pm – 3pm; 12pm – 10pm (kitchen closes 9pm)
Valid until 31 August 2025
Contact 082 770 3573, info@thewes.co.za
Address 55 Shortmarket Street, Cape Town
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In the intimate Momiji dining room at Tjing Tjing, an omakase experience unfolds every Saturday evening… A layered, flavour-led take on Japanese dining that’s balanced, bold, and far from predictable. Chef Nicola Aucamp draws on her Cape Town roots to craft a menu that tells a personal story, while honouring the philosophy and finesse of Japanese cuisine. From yellowtail sashimi with house-made buchu-pickled ginger to wagyu-tongue sandos and soba noodles in lime dashi with spekboom, each course is thoughtfully composed with a focus on quality and seasonality – offering a deeply considered and quietly expressive dining experience.
The special R795 for a seasonal multi-course omakase menu
Good to know The rooftop bar is ideal for after-dinner drinks.
When Saturday, bookings can be made between 6.30pm – 8pm
Valid until 31 July 2025
Contact 021 422 4374, info@tjingtjing.co.za
Address 165 Longmarket Street, Cape Town
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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 whatever the weather. When the sun’s out, its spacious terrace gives the impression of being at sea, and inside in chilly weather there’s a host of winter comfort food on the menu to banish the chill. 
Warm up with the three-course choice winter special menu, which features the likes of split-pea soup with chorizo and sourdough croutons; Cape black mussels with gremolata, garlic roosterkoek and skinny fries; braised beef shortrib with polenta; and for dessert an innovative Van der Hum brûlée born of a collaboration between pastry chef and mixologist… Talking of mixology, there’s a complimentary welcome cocktail, too! 
The special R465 for 3 courses + cocktail
Good to know Winter warmer cocktails are R95 each 4pm – 6pm.
When until 31 August 2025
Valid Monday – Thursday, 12.30pm – 10.30pm
Contact 021 441 3000, tobagos.capetown@radissoncollection.com
Address Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront, Beach Road, Granger Bay, Cape Town
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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 it’s more casual than its sibling, Pier, upstairs. Chef Roxie Mudie’s winter menu reveals beautifully plated cuisine (two choices at each course) starring seasonal ingredients, with dishes such as pork belly with scallop, corn and peanuts; linefish, Sri Lankan sour curry and mussel; and lamb with celeriac and asparagus.
The special R595 for 4-course lunch
R895 for 6-course dinner
Good to know A vegetarian menu is available on request
Valid until 31 August 2025
When Daily, 12pm – 2pm; 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Contact 021 879 6328, reservations@thewaterside.restaurant
Address Pierhead Building, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
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Stepping off Bree Street into the dark and moody interiors, a riot of seductive cherry blossoms in the windows, with sizzling-hot beats and a buzz emanating from the open kitchen, it’s clear that Yatai is already a must-visit hotspot. Here, chefs Rikku O’Donnchu and Warwick King shine the spotlight on ramen, streetfood and a sparkle of sashimi. It’s a vibe!
Their winter set menu perfectly offers deep, comfort-driven flavours. Begin the four-course feast with a welcome duo of a miso soup bomb and chawamushi, before tucking into a trio choice of small plates: wood-ear mushroom salad with black vinegar and chili; yaki onigiri topped with crispy chicken skin and pickled daikon; and tender pork cheek robatayaki with a carrot-ginger glaze. Next up is ramen (of course!) – a rich chicken katsu curry udon, layered with crispy shimeji, marinated egg, and menma. A refreshing shiso sorbet with wakame crumble, soy mirin custard, and charred persimmon promises for a sweet finale.
The special R349 for 4 courses
When Daily, 12pm – 10.30pm
Valid until 30 September 2025
Contact 021 109 8094, capetown@yatai.co.za
Address 87 Bree Street. Cape Town
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