Polished wood and brass abound in this lush establishment, making it very popular with the suit squad (well, that and the fact that it offers the biggest...

For an authentic taste of Cape Malay food, head to Biesmiellah's for samosas, potato half moons and chilli bites, followed by meat-in-spicy-sauce mains like...

Eating at this Cape cuisine restaurant housed in the Cellars-Hohenort is no dine and dash affair. The four set menus (rotated every week) list perfectly...

Restaurateur Giorgio Nava is famously passionate about provenance and the result is a farm producing his own Italian-South African beef, which he serves at...

The elegant interior, with its old wooden beams, thick stone walls, starched linens and glittering chandeliers, sets the appropriate mood for a spot of fine...

Take a trip up the West Coast and discover South Africa's most famous political satirist, Pieter-Dirk Uys, sending up everything 'rainbow nation' through...

Winchester Mansions is a poster child of a bygone era - from the gabled façade and heavy wooden revolving doors to the crisp, clean interior. It should come...

Mama Africa is another Pan-African treat, boasting a live (and loud) Congolese band and as much meat from feathered, scaled and furry beasts as you can eat,...

There's more African food at Marco's African Place, also popular with tourists. The menu includes specialities like Zwelethu's Favourite Chicken (simmered...

Let your hair down and get into the Gugs groove at the homely tavern that's a hit among locals and kombi-busloads of tourists alike. Not exactly a haven for...

For dishes from across the spectrum of local food, try Nyoni's Kraal, which serves braaivleis (barbecue), Malay curries, amangina (chicken feet) and smileys...

Kick up the spice factor a notch and indulge in the Mozambican/Portuguese inspired fare at this laid-back lounge-slash-eaterie. Noteworthy faves include...

The chic minimalist interior of this contemporary establishment is perfectly suited to the pared-down flavours of the Asian cuisine served here. Not...