Cape Town is undoubtedly one of South Africa’s top tourist destinations when it comes to food and fun. Here is our top five.
At the time of publishing our February-March issue, this restaurant was not even open yet! Based on Harrington Street, this restaurant offers a set tasting menu by reservation only, celebrating sustainably sourced South African seafood. “If it’s not from South Africa, it’s not on the menu,” they state. Chef Isca Stoltz, who used to be the Sous Chef at The Belly of the Beast Restaurant for three years, will now be heading up Galjoen.
Sushi counter? Check! Curated wine pairings? Check! Old school hospitality? Check! Check! Check! Urchin Restaurant, located at The Hyatt Regency Cape Town in Buitenchracht Street is the perfect dining destination for world-class food and wine. Chef Gerard van Staden showcases his signature seafood-based cooking here, fuelled by a life-long obsession with the elemental flavours of the ocean. Ultimately, his menu ignites all five senses with a combination of flavours and textures and throughout your meal, one thing stands out: Here, the fruits of the ocean are the stars.
Cape Town’s CBD is booming and with that comes the addition of Ramenhead – a restaurant experience which has been described as a Neoteric Japanese African experience. The eatery is located on Church Square and is the brainchild of chefs Peter Tempelhoff and Ashley Moss. Expect bowls of authentic, handmade noodles, with Ramenhead being the proud owner of Africa’s only Yamato noodle machine.
Launched mid-December last year, Upper Union is probably one of the best stops for a tipple. The showstopper bar ensures some Insta-worthy photos, but be careful – the drinks might steal the show! The restaurant and bar are part of the acclaimed MORE Family Collection, with Executive Chef Amori Burger at the steer, and a cocktail menu that has been created by the team at award-winning Just Short cocktails. Located in a heritage building in Kloof Street, the setting and atmosphere can only add romance and nostalgia to the experience.
While Cape Town’s sea water is way too cold for swimming, it can still get quite hot in this part of the country, which is why it’s good to know that there are reservoirs and dams to cool off in. The Silvermine Nature Reserve’s mountain-top reservoir is a popular spot for swimming and picnics, and there is a wheelchair-friendly boardwalk trail around the dam. Conservation fees apply and we’d recommend that you bring some cash along for entry.
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