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The 50 best restaurants in Cape Town
From laid-back lunches to fine dining, or finding the best late-night ramen, Cape Town is always hungry. Here are the best places to eat in the Mother City!
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Take a bite out of Africa's culinary capital, with Time Out's expert pick of the best Cape Town restaurants, bars, cafés and more!
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The 19 best fish and chip shops in Cape Town
With the Atlantic Ocean on its doorstep, it’s no surprise that Cape Town is awash with wonderful seafood restaurants
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The best wine bars in Cape Town
Looking for a taste of the Cape Winelands without leaving the city?
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The best affordable restaurants in Cape Town
Where to fill your boots, without emptying your wallet
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Still hungry? Try these ...
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CARNE on Keerom
In a city where restaurants come and go, a run of almost 20 years is pretty darn impressive, but it’s not hard to see why
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Plenitude
Callan Austin brings a touch of refinement to a relaxed neighbourhood eatery in Stellenbosch.
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The Bistro at Brookdale
Seasonal Winelands cuisine, estate wines and vineyard views come together beautifully at Brookdale’s relaxed Paarl bistro
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East City Grill
Japanese precision meets South African flame at this slick new addition to the East City, where dry-aged cuts steal the show
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Bistro Sixteen82
Bistro Sixteen82 delivers relaxed tapas, expressive terroir wines and a dose of Constantia Valley calm that’s well worth indulging in
Mother Sippy: Cape Town in a glass
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Alto Rouge
A South African classic clocks in at 100 years old with the release of the Alto Rouge 2022
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Pienaar & Son
Cape Town’s only urban whiskey distillery blends crafted spirits with no shortage of creativity
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Fairview grows Regional Revival series
Fairview taps into some of the Cape’s most memorable vineyards to offer a local expression of global wines
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Wine of the Tijger
De Grendel’s latest release is a bold statement in just how good South African Merlot can be
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Jennifer Hugé
Part sommelier, part alchemist, Jennifer Hugé continues to transform the role of beverages in fine dining
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Latest food & drink news
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The Pot Luck Club’s Winter Brunch is back!
Ten courses, bottomless bubbles and live jazz set the mood for a languid Sunday experience.
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There’s a tasty new reason to visit Franschhoek
One of the best-loved chefs in the Winelands has a new address, sharpening his knives in the kitchens of La Petite Ferme.
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Chefs Warehouse wants you to BYO
Liam Tomlin’s trend-setting restaurant on Bree Street is encouraging diners to tap into their cellar on Saturdays.
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Stellenbosch flame guru ranks among World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants
Vuur earns spot among 101 best steak restaurants globally.
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Pizza, Ramen or Burgers? Best plates to try!
With more than a dozen kitchens to choose from, deciding what to order at the Time Out Market can be the hardest part.
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Taste Test: The crazy evolution of the hot cross bun!
We picked up three different and out-of-the-box hot cross buns, from sweet to extra sweet and the experimental.
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Entries Closing Soon: 2026 Taste Master SA winner to launch new restaurant in Paarl
Food professionals looking to level up with a career-defining prize, this one’s for you.
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Luke Dale Roberts to close SALON, ahead of new Kalahari venture!
SALON will close in its current form at the end of March 2026.
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Cape Town Restaurant Week returns: More tables and smarter ways to book!
Get ready to sip and savour a few of the Mother City's award-winning dining experiences for less.
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May the wors be with you
Two of Cape Town’s top restaurateurs are doubling down on making the East City delicious. And they’re starting with the humble boerie roll…