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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 fish and chip
With the Atlantic Ocean on its doorstep, it’s no surprise that Cape Town is awash with wonderful seafood restaurants
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Best views in the city
Sometimes what adds that extra flavour to the palate is not what’s inside, but what’s outside!
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Family-friendly freebies
The Mother City is known for its world-class experiences, but enjoying them with kids doesn’t have to break the bank
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Una Más
This buzzy little spot on Sea Point’s Main Road has put premium agave spirits firmly on Cape Town’s map
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Idlanathi Pollsmoor Restaurant
There are not many places in Cape Town where the lunchtime crowd includes a couple of curious locals and kitchen staff dressed in bright orange overalls...
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FYN
FYN has been delighting diners seeking the finer things in life since 2018 and has the awards to show for it
Mother Sippy: Cape Town in a glass
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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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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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Wine of the Tijger
Draped across the western slopes of the Tygerberg Hills, De Grendel is one of Cape Town’s oldest family farms
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Vusi Dalicuba
This ambitious young winemaker is making waves in Stellenbosch, shaping the coastal wines of Vergenoegd Löw
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