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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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Dining without the splurge
Our pick of where to fill your boots, without emptying your wallet
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Best spots for matcha
Love it or not, there’s no denying that this vibrant green tea is having a serious moment, and Cape Town is catching on fast
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The Happy Rooster
Sea views and spicy Portuguese-style cooking make The Happy Rooster an excellent choice for a light bite after the beach.
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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
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Arum
Chef Peter Tempelhoff brings his signature style to Boschendal Farm, with a menu of meaty magic.
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COY
Expect an ocean-inspired menu blended with moody, design-led interiors and postcard views of the marina and Table Mountain
Mother Sippy: Cape Town in a glass
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Fairview grows Regional Revival series
Fairview’s homage to the classic wine regions of Europe, reimagined through a distinctly South African lens
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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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Durbanville Hills
Crafted from cool-climate vineyards on the outskirts of the Mother City, you’ll find a celebration of the Cape in every sip
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Jessica Saurwein
The ‘vagabond winemaker’ is putting down roots in the Overberg, all while wowing the wine world with her trio of award-winning wines
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Inzuzo Wine Company
Inzuzo – ‘reward’ in isiZulu and isiXhosa – is a worker-owned wine company rooted in Sir Lowry’s Pass Village (SLPV)...
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