The Best Sunday Restaurant Specials in Cape Town

From traditional carveries and decadent set menus to steak-and-chips combos, the Sunday restaurant specials in Cape Town are worth leaving home for.

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, [email protected]
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, [email protected]
Address The Foundry, 74 Prestwich Street, Green Point, 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, [email protected]
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, [email protected]
Address Steenberg Farm, Steenberg Road, Tokai, 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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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, [email protected]
Address 34 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town
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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, [email protected]
Address Ernie Els Wines, Annandale Road, Stellenbosch
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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, [email protected]
Address 35 Victoria Road, Camps Bay, 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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