The 21 best winter restaurant deals in Cape Town

Who doesn’t love the vibes of Burger & Lobster on Bree Street? It’s a contemporary space with cool tunes and plenty of urban appeal. And this winter you’ll want to visit on ‘Double Trouble Chewsday’ where just R199 gets you a Beef Smash Burger with burnt butter mayo, cheese and pickled onions, and a Southern Fried Chicken Burger with Sriracha Mayo. Both are served with their signature fries. It’s available every Tuesday at lunch and dinner for sit down and takeaway. Also don’t forget that every day from 4pm-5.30pm is the Half-Price Social Hour, with 50% off on selected drinks and a well-priced menu of Bar Bites.

The indulgent Pot Luck Club Sunday Brunch is a firm favourite for truly elevated sky-high Sunday dining in the city. And now their Winter Extravaganza makes it even more affordable, priced at an all-inclusive rate of R1250 per person. That includes the full 10-course menu of delicious tasting plates to be shared across the table, alongside bottomless bubbly (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and the DIY Bloody Mary Station. The Pot Luck Club Sunday Brunch Winter Extravaganza is available until September 29, 2024.

Don’t be deceived by its location in a small suburban shopping centre: Foxcroft dishes up some of the city’s most inventive small plates. Perhaps that’s not surprising, given that it’s part of the acclaimed La Colombe group of restaurants. But here chef Glenn Williams puts his own stamp on the experience.

Their Winter Menu Special offers a four-course taste of the kitchen, starting with the superb Foxcroft bread, followed by one tapas plate (don’t miss the Yellowfin tuna tataki), one main course (ditto the Pan-roasted line fish with smoked mussels and pak choi) followed by one dessert (they’re all good: Glenn’s background is in pastry. At R495 per person it’s one of the best deals in town. Valid for lunch only until August 31, 2024.

With a set menu focused on ethical South African seafood, GALJOEN has made waves in the city’s restaurant scene since opening in 2023. This winter you can enjoy a taste of head chef Isca Stoltz’s kitchen creativity with a curated set menu, with the dishes changing each day according to what’s fresh. Look forward to a surprise multi-course winter lunch menu! It’s exceptional value at only R550 per person, and available until end-August 2024.

Stop in for a taste of ‘Coastal Mexican’ cuisine at Hacienda, where the menu takes its cue from the Baja Peninsula to offer a refreshing alternative to the tired old Tex-Mex. This winter the superb set menu offers a spiced-up feast for less, with a five-course meal priced at just R395 per person. Look forward to the likes of the signature Mole Hacienda, Taco brisket, Oaxaca adobo rice, and a delicious dessert of Churros with chocolate guajillo ice cream. It even includes a glass of Guardian Peak merlot!

Amid the bustle of Kloof Street it’s easy to walk right past ëlgr. But then you’d be missing out on one of the city’s most unsung dining destinations, where chef Jesper Nilsson delivers a slick small-plate experience (and make a note to come back for pizzas in the courtyard come summer). This winter his special menu offers three courses for R395 per person, with plates ranging from more-ish mushroom soup to a 12-hour oxtail ragu with semolina gnocchi. Available for dinner Wednesdays to Saturdays.

After placing 49th in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards – and bagging the title of the Best Restaurant in Africa, renowned fine-dining destination La Colombe is flying high. Memorable dining, but out of reach for many local pockets, with the full Chef’s Menu priced at R1995 per person. It’s good value, compared to global competitors, but still spendy.

But if you’ve been dreaming of a taste of what Executive Chef James Gaag can cook up, look no further than the La Colombe winter menu. Available for lunch only, Monday to Friday, at R1095 per person it’s an unforgettable eight-course discovery of this world-class kitchen. And yes, don’t worry, their signature Tuna ‘La Colombe’ is on the menu!

When it opened in 2012 Luke Dale Roberts’ The Pot Luck Club was a pioneer of the (seemingly unstoppable) small-plate trend in Cape Town, paving the way with a menu of punchy flavour-packed Asian-inspired plates. This winter you can enjoy a taste of it all for less, with a menu of six courses for just R450 per person. Look forward to the likes of Roosterkoek with whipped butter, the famous Fish Sliders, the even more famous Smoked Beef Fillet with black pepper and truffle café au Lait, and a delicious dessert board of PLC Sweets. Valid until October 31, 2024.

Den Anker Restaurant was one of the first restaurants to open in the V&A Waterfront, and over the past 30 years, it’s become as popular for its mountain and harbour views as for the wide selection of Belgian beers and a dependable menu of well-priced European-inspired cuisine. If you haven’t had the mussel pot at Den Anker, have you really been to Cape Town? This seaside stalwart marks three decades in business in 2024 with a delicious winter special: for R300 choose any two of the following dishes: Moules Frites, Vol au Vent, Wagyu Burger & Frites, or Fish & Frites. You can double up or mix and match as you like. Valid Monday to Friday until August 31, 2024.

The Time Out Market Cape Town is buzzing this winter, with new seasonal dishes and an exciting roster of events. Now chef-patron Peter Tempelhoff is warming things up even more, with new plates and pocket-friendly special offers. Mondays are the happiest day of the week here, with 30% off the slurpable Ramenhead Tonkotsu Bowl, as well as 30% off the five-piece nigiri platter at Sushiya. There is also a special deal on Ramenhead's Tori Chintan bowl, which is being dished up for just R195 (usually R240) this winter! Still hungry afterward? Don’t miss the Sushiya Temaki Tacos, a new offering for winter and a modern take on traditional temaki.

Indulge in the multi-course dining journey created by Luke Dale Roberts and Executive Chef Carla Schulze at Salon, with a six-course set menu of inspired plates priced at just R795 per person. Available for both lunch and dinner, diners can look forward to a remarkable prix fixe menu including Chipotle Tuna Caesar, Cheese & Pickle ‘sandwich, Duck Suzette and Beef ‘Kalbi’ fillet. The prix fixe menu is available until October 31, 2024.

A top contender on Time Out’s list of the Best Steakhouses in Cape Town, Iron Steak and Bar is offering an affordable taste of their signature cut this winter. Available at both lunch and dinner, you’ll start with a portion of their more-ish popcorn tossed in Wagyu Beef drippings, before moving on to the main event: a 200g free-range Flat Iron steak, accompanied by a garden leafy salad, ending off with salted caramel popcorn. All that for R185 per person? It’s a deal.

Start your day with a glass of Steenberg Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc at Bistro Sixteen82 on Steenberg Farm, where the Vintner’s Breakfast – R340 per person – allows you to select any breakfast plate from the menu, with a tea or coffee.

Staying for lunch? The Hearty & Homely Lunch invites you to indulge in chef Kerry Kilpin’s winter lunch menu and enjoy 2/3/4 courses for R370/R470/R570.

Both specials are valid Monday to Friday until September 30, 2024, for tables of up to 10 people. Not available on public holidays.

Oh dear, you’re at work in the week? Then see out the day with their ‘Tapas for Two’, priced at just R515 for two people sharing. Enjoy five tapas, pre-selected by Chef Kerry, to share. Valid every evening until September 30, 2024 for tables of up to 10 people.

Chef Vusi Ndlovu lights a fire at the Time Out Market Cape Town, but you’ll also enjoy a taste of his African inspired-flame-kissed cuisine at Boma on Bree, a vibey spot on Bree Street. Swing by on a Tuesday, when the 'Two’s Day' special means you can choose three plates from their ‘To Share’ menu, and only pay for two. Think fire-roasted broccoli in a peanut, lime and chilli dressing, or fried squid with fragrant curried coconut sauce. It even includes a Boma drink on the house! But be sure to arrive early for their happy hour from 4pm-6pm too, with specials on margaritas, Boma beers and house wines.

Discover the original Ramenhead in Parliament Street, with a pair of great-value winter specials. At lunchtime, take your mouth to flavour town with a Japanese ramen-tasting tour that offers three ramen bowls, from three different regions, for just R350. You can also dive into the Sip & Slurp Happy Hour, which offers half-price on selected cocktails to pair with your slurpable bowl of noodles. Available Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm-1pm, and 6pm-7pm Tuesday to Thursday. Both deals valid until October 1, 2024.

This boho-chic bolthole on Kloof Street is a firm local favourite any month of the year, but this winter the Kloof Street House winter lunch menu special offer from Chef Johan van Schalkwyk is well worth braving the rain for. It’s three courses for R295, or two for R250, with generous portions across the menu. You’ll find a selection of options per course, from mussels to soup for starters, and hearty mains that range from Peri-peri Chicken and Beef Sliders to fragrant vegetarian curry. Available Monday to Saturday from 12pm-4pm until September 30, 2024.

Matt Manning has built a loyal local following with Grub & Vine, both in the city and more recently opening in the Constantia winelands alongside the Norval Foundation. And on winter Sundays it’s here amid the art and vines you’ll want to book a seat for Manning’s winter special Sunday Lunch menu. Start with a pair of inspired canapés before moving on to a three-course feast that runs from roasted pumpkin soup with crispy kale, to braised lamb neck and pan-roasted line fish, to finish with a classical apple tarte tatin. From R355 to R695, depending on the number of courses.

The historic wine estate of Vergelegen is always worth a visit for its beautiful gardens and rushing rivers, not to mention the charming estate restaurants. And now this winter they’ve added to the gourmet offerings with a winter special offer in the wine tasting room. Enjoy a hearty Baked Camembert – topped with roasted nuts and drizzled with estate honey – paired with two glasses of DNA red wine. The cheesy delight is available daily until the end of July, priced at R195 per couple.

Nothing warms away winter chills better than a bowl of soup, and this winter two Somerset West destinations are offering great-value soup specials.

At Erinvale Estate Hotel and Spa you can choose between Roasted tomato soup (R85) with whipped feta, chives and basil, served with a toasted Camembert roll and a Pork belly broth (R145) with broccoli, mushroom, bok choy, noodles and a boiled egg.

Just up the road, Lourensford Wine Estate pairs their Limited Release Chardonnay with a hearty chicken soup, mushroom soup with Limited Release Viognier; and a delicious biltong soup with Limited Release SMV (Shiraz, Mourvedre, Viognier). Sweet tooth? Try the butternut soup paired with the estate’s delicious honey liqueur. The experience is priced at R200 per person.

Both offers are valid until end-August.

Planning a trip to the Paarl winelands? Make sure you stop in at the storied Grande Roche Hotel for the Grande Grill winter lunch special. Just R295 gets you your choice of a 250g free-range sirloin steak, grilled to your liking and served with Café de Paris butter, or a 250g grilled Fish of the Day with lemon butter. Both come accompanied by ‘Thousand Layer’ crunchy potatoes, a market garden salad, and a glass wine. Nice.