New Summer Menu: The best seasonal at Time Out Market Cape Town

Summer has officially landed in Cape Town! The city's hottest chefs are serving up outstanding seasonal dishes to enjoy at the Time Out Market Cape Town. 

If you’ve ever spent a summer in the Mother City, you’ll know the V&A Waterfront is where the season really comes alive - packed with a calendar of live events, exclusive shops and standout eateries, including the Time Out Market Cape Town, recently celebrated as a 2025 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice dining experience (but we already knew that!).

And they're bringing all the local flavour with their latest seasonal menu launch, featuring Sushiya's zesty tiger prawn rolls, Carne's slow-cooked family-style chicken, and Una Más's smoky twist on the somewhat underrated Brussels sprout. Sharing a meal can't help but be a celebration this summer.

Time Out Tip: Don't miss the Summer Dish Flavour Fest Challenge! You could win unforgettable experiences across the Waterfront. Download the Time Out Market Cape Town app to order your favourite summer dishes, earn rewards and enter!  

Let's dig in! Here's what's hot this Summer at Time Market Cape Town:

Barakat – Cape Malay comfort on a plate

Warm, fragrant, and full of heart. The aromatic fish frikadel (fish cake), served with a Cape Malay tomato relish and creamy, smooth mash, really is Cape Town on a plate.

• Slow-braised carrot & pea bredie (lamb or vegan)
• Cape Malay chicken curry
• Aromatic fish frikkadel 

Expect bold, unexpected combos from the taco wizards. You'll be loading up with their smoky and addictive roasted artichokes and Brussels sprouts all summer.

• Roasted artichokes & brussels sprouts
• Street corn potato salad
• Soft-shell tacos stuffed with smoked portobello mushrooms or southern fried chicken

Sushiya – Rolls bursting with summer freshness

Fresh and Zesty. Their seared yellow fin tuna summer roll is perfect for those sun-soaked afternoons.

• Zesty summer roll
• Tiger prawn hand roll

Ramenhead – Chill out with cool noodles 

Tokyo meets Table Mountain with refreshing boldness. A chilled bowl of ramen drizzled with shiso is just what your lazy summer day in Cape Town needs.

• Hiyashi Chuka Chilled ramen
• Sapporo-style tofu miso

De Vrije – For the burger purists  

The name says it all - these burgers are legendary. Come hungry!

• Die Moerse Morsige Burger – free-range beef, crispy onions, and unapologetic indulgence.

Carne – Light, fresh, and Italian by design  

Chef Giorgio Nava brings succulent simplicity with a serving of slow-cooked chicken - and a bowl of parmesan-drenched penne slaps any day, of any season.

• Avocado salad
• Free-range half-grilled chicken
• Penne alfredo

Kapoochka – Indian delights reimagined  

Spices, sweetness, and serious flair. The spiced potato, topped with avocado, pomegranate, and chaat masala tuile, is a soulful revelation.

• Tandoori king prawns
• Biryani (chicken, lamb, or veg)
• Pistachio kulfi

NØSH – Breakfast that travels the world

Start the day (or afternoon) right with these tasty sandwiches. The Saigon sub with marinated, pan-fried tofu is a vegetarian win.

• Sabich breakfast sandwich
• Saigon sub (Bahm mi) 

Unframed Ice Cream – Hit summer's sweet spot  

Cool down with cult-favourite scoops and treats. So decadent!

• Pistachio white chocolate cookies
• Brownie cups

Time Out Tip: The Market isn’t just about food - Savour a full Cape Town cultural immersion with their line-up of summer events throughout the season. Booking in advance is strongly advised to avoid disappointment.  

Plan your visit:

This summer, you’ll notice some development and construction works underway in the V&A Waterfront. However, the area in and around Nobel Square remains open to visitors, even if the usual walkable route appears temporarily redirected. Portswood Lodge remains the best spot to park and weave your way through this historic part of the Waterfront.  

Summer Trading Hours:

•  Sunday to Wednesday: all vendors open 11am-10pm; coffee & breakfast from 8am

• Thursday to Saturday: all vendors open 11am-11pm; coffee & breakfast from 8am 

For more info, visit Time Out Market Cape Town.