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D R A G O N F L Y A F R I C A
Eating out
in Cape Town and the
Winelands
Paarl
Robben Island
V&A Waterfront
Franschhoek
Mouille Point City Centre Stellenbosch
Sea Point
Cape Town International Airport
Bantry Bay Newlands
Clifton
Constantia Winelands
Camps Bay Constantia
Noordhoek Kalk Bay
Fish Hoek
FALSE BAY
Simonstown
Cape Point
Introduction
The Dragonfly Africa Group has been involved in providing a wide range of services across
a broad spectrum of tourism for more than 33 years. Our main business is incoming
tourism from all over the world in the form of individual travellers, groups, meetings,
incentives, conferences and exhibitions. We are well known in the industry for our
creativity and high levels of service. With Cape Town recently voted Best Food City in the
World by Condé Nast Traveler, we have produced this restaurant booklet as a guide to
our clients and visitors of what is on offer in various areas - where to go for great meals
from an intimate dinner for two, a casual lunch with family and friends, or venues that will
cater for groups of a hundred or more.
Whilst we have strived to make it as comprehensive and as current as possible, part of
the charm of cities such as Cape Town is that change is constant, and there is always
somewhere new, somewhere hotter, hipper or better and it is in discovering these
that one uncovers the real character of the city. With this in mind we would value your
feedback in sharing your experiences with us of the establishments listed in this booklet,
both good and bad, but also any of the more special and memorable experiences you
may have discovered for yourself along the way.
We hope that it will be of assistance to you. We wish you many happy dining experiences
and safe travels.
The Dragonfly Africa and Green Route Africa Teams
Cape Peninsula - Key to areas
V&A Waterfront
City Centre
Atlantic Seaboard
Southern Suburbs, Constantia & Cape Point
Cape Winelands
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Restaurants by area
V&A Waterfront 8
Balducci’s Italian inspired 9
Belthazar Restaurant & Wine Bar Grill / International 9
Camissa Brasserie, Table bay Hotel Contemporary / South African 10
Dalliance Tapas / Grill 11
Den Anker Bar and Restaurant Belgian 12
The Grand Café & Beach Contemporary 13
Harbour House V&A Waterfront Seafood / International 14
Bukhara & Haiku Indian 15
Sevruga International 15
Mondiall Kitchen & Bar International / Bistro 16
Nobu at the One&Only Cape Town Asian / Fusion 15
Signal at The Cape Grace Traditional South Africa / Fine Dining 18
Shimmy Beach Club International / Pizza & Snacks 17
Willoughby & Co Sushi and Seafood 19
City Centre 20
Aubergine Fine Dining / International 21
Bistrot Bizerca Fine Dining / Bistro 22
Bombay Brasserie at The Taj Hotel Indian 22
Bouchon Wine Bar & Bistro Tapas 23
Bukhara Indian 24
Carne - CBD & Kloof Street Meat Specialists 24
The Company’s Garden Restaurant South African 25
Gold Restaurant Traditional African 26
Fork Restaurant Tapas 27
Il Leone Mastrantonio Italian 27
95 Keerom Italian 28
Planet Restaurant at The Mount Nelson Contemporary / South African influence 29
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Pigalle International / Portuguese influence 30
The Pot Luck Club Tapas / Fusion 30
The Shortmarket Club Contemporary 31
Societi Bistro Bistro 31
The Stack Brasserie 32
The Test Kitchen Fine Dining / Experimental 33
The Village Idiot Pub-style 34
Villa 47 Italian / Deli 35
Atlantic Seaboard 36
La Boheme - Sea Point Bistro 37
The Bungalow - Clifton Contemporary 37
Cheyne’s - Hout Bay Tapas 38
Hussar Grill - Mouille Point Steakhouse 38
Mezopoli - Camps Bay Greek 39
La Mouette - Sea Point French 40
The Roundhouse - Camps Bay Fine Dining / International 40
Paranga - Camps Bay Seafood / International 41
Pepénero - Mouille Point International / Seafood 42
Zenzero - Camps Bay Italian 42
UMI at the Marly - Camps Bay Japanese 43
Southern Suburbs, Constantia & Cape Point 44
Bistro Sixteen82 - Constantia Tapas / Bistro 45
Buitenverwachting- Constantia Contemporary / South African influence 46
Catharina’s - Constantia Contemporary / South African influence 47
La Colombe - Constantia International / Fine Dining 48
The Food Barn & Deli - Noordhoek Contemporary/ French influence 49
Greenhouse & The Conservatory - Hohenhort International / Fusion 50
Harbour House - Kalk Bay Seafood / International 51
Jonkershuis - Constantia Traditional South African 52
Myoga - Vineyard Hotel Fusion / Fine Dining 53
A Tavola - Newlands Italian 53
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Winelands 54
Eight at Spier Bistro 55
Equus Dine at Cavalli – Stellenbosch Fine dining 56
Delaire Graff - Stellenbosch Contemporary 57
Jordan - Stellenbosch Fine Dining / International 57
Overture - Stellenbosch Fine Dining / South African influence 58
Rust en Vrede - Stellenbosch Fine Dining / International 59
Terroir - Stellenbosch Fine Dining / South African influence 60
96 Winery Road - Stellenbosch Contemporary / South African influence 60
Tokara Fine Dining / Contemporary 61
Pierneef à La Motte Fine Dining / South African influence 62
Boschendal Rhone Picnics Picnic style 63
The Werf at Boschendal Farm to Table 63
Babel at Babylonstoren Contemporary Bistro 64
Camphors at Vergelegen - Somerset West Fine Dining 64
Millhouse Kitchen Lourensford - Somerset West Relaxed Bistro 65
The Restaurant at Waterkloof Fine Dining / Continental 66
Le Quartier Français Tasting Room - Franschhoek Fine dining / Contemporary 67
Grand Provençe - Franschhoek Contemporary / French influence 68
Haute Cabrière Cellar Restaurant - Franschhoek Contemporary / French influence 68
Foliage - Franschhoek Innovative 69
La Petite Ferme - Franschhoek Contemporary / Country style 70
Bosman’s Restaurant at Grande Roche - Paarl Fine-dining & Bistro 70
Dragonfly recommends Local’s choice Eat Out Magazine Top 10
Introduction 01
Restaurant listing by area 02
Unique dining experiences 05
It’s all about wine - A brief guide to South African wines 71
Fun food facts 72
4Unique dining experiences
Cape Malay Cooking Class and Tour
While the Mother City’s spirited Cape
Malay people claim a host of endearing
cultural quirks – an inherent vibrancy, a
unique dialect and musical style, a fiercely
strong sense of fellowship and even their
own annual carnival, to name but a few
– their distinctive cuisine and cooking
approach is, arguably, the most prominent
cornerstone of their collective identity.
This fun and unique activity includes a
guided walking tour through the historical
heart of the Bo-Kaap and a visit to the
Bo-Kaap Museum. Follow your noses
Private Chef’s Table
towards the scents of ginger, coriander,
A private Chef ’s Table can be arranged
cardamom, cinnamon, and chilli which
at selected restaurants. This is a custom-
drift tantalizingly from the storefronts and
designed, interactive culinary experience
cafés, as you shop for ingredients to make
featuring the finest cuisine and wines. One
a typical Cape Malay dish. It’s “hands-on”
of these venues provides an oak table in
during the informal cooking workshop
an alcove of the hotel kitchen, complete
which follows in a Bo-Kaap family home.
with an oversized mirror which affords
At the end of the demonstration, enjoy a
guests a perfect view of the chefs at work.
full-course traditional meal.
Watch the chefs prepare specific dishes and
then discuss the recipe and the inspiration
behind them.
5Spasie
Located in the heart of Cape Town’s
downtown, [spasie] is the city’s first (and
only) underground restaurant and private
event space. [spasie] brings top South
African chefs and rising stars into their
kitchen for two nights each week to make
culinary magic. The relaxed open-plan
kitchen creates a unique underground
ambience and puts you in direct contact
with the chef.
Sunday Jazz Brunch at The Winchester
Mansions
The elegant, old Winchester Mansions is
Afternoon High Tea at the Mount Nelson situated just a stone’s throw away from the
Afternoon High Tea at the Mount Nelson ocean and every Sunday offers an extensive
Hotel’s elegant sitting room is luxuriously brunch served in the Mediterranean-styled
indulgent and artfully refined. Enjoy delicate courtyard. The music is always swinging and
finger sandwiches filled with rare roast beef filled with great jazz standards. Different local
and rocket, smoked salmon, egg mayonnaise musicians and vocalists are booked every week.
or cucumber. Follow with a delectable
dark chocolate cake, lemon meringue and St Georges Mall Earth Fair Food Market
freshly baked scones with clotted cream and Something to make you love Cape Town’s
preserves. Adding a special local flavour inner city even more is the Earth Fair Food
is a typical South African milk tart, called Market. Shop for the freshest produce direct
“melktert” in Afrikaans. from the producers and soak up the historic
ambience in this beautiful part of town.
6Every Thursday, between 11:00am and
03:00pm, you will find this pop-up market
at St. Georges Mall in Cape Town’s city
bowl (upper St Georges Mall, off Wale
Street, opposite the Cathedral and the Taj
Cape Town).
Top quality traders and artisans sell a
good selection of farm cheeses, free range
meat, organic produce, olives and olive
oil, biltong, preserves and pâtés. There are
also organic nuts, grains, breads, smoked
fish, speciality sausages, sweet treats and
a whole lot more. Make sure to visit the pie
stall, for a delicious ‘Guinness and Steak pie’.
Wrap up your al fresco lunch with a cup of luxury chauffeur
Truth coffee. Plus, there’s live music to keep driven sedan for
you in the mood. a romantic dinner
are but a few of
Getting around many exciting
To enhance your dining experience, try options.
a unique mode of transport to and from
your restaurant of choice: a helicopter
ride to a Winelands restaurant; a Harley
Davidson motorcycle or old-timer side car
to Constantia; an elegant vintage car or
7V&A Waterfront
Situated at the foot of Table Mountain and in the heart of Cape Town’s working harbour,
the V&A Waterfront offers the visitor an abundance of unforgettable experiences.
Indoor shopping and entertainment venues merge with ocean vistas and mountain views
while the sea breeze and African sun add zest to a cosmopolitan atmosphere. More than
80 restaurants bring a fusion of international food, from rustic al fresco fish and chips to
starched table-cloth cuisine.
So much to do, so much to discover.
8Balducci’s Belthazar Restaurant & Wine Bar
An unrivalled choice of simple, everyday Overlooking the harbour, Belthazar offers
Italian cuisine, the Italian Chic menu offers a formal inside dining area as well as a
relaxed and restorative dishes made with more relaxed outdoor terrace section. The
modern and affordable flair. Balducci’s has speciality here is the very best export quality,
a simple philosophy: to provide a memora- grain fed and grass fed beef and an authentic
ble experience by redefining the essence of selection of South African game meat. Freshly
good, real food. Enjoy understated formali- caught fish is delivered daily together with
ty, crisp white linen, sparkling wine glasses, AAA grade export quality Mozambican and
beautiful views and gracious service. local shellfish.
Group size 30 Belthazar offer the largest wine-by-the-glass
Cuisine Italian inspired selection in the world, serving up to 250 of
the Cape’s finest wines by the glass.
Opening Hours
Group size 110 inside, 220 outside
12 noon - 11:00pm, Monday to Sunday
Cuisine Grill/international
What we say
Opening Hours Lunch and dinner
Ideal for relaxed lunches, or a sophisticated
cocktail break while shopping in the mall. 12 noon - 11:00pm, Monday to Sunday
Telephone 021 421 6002 What we say
Ideal for a relaxed dining experience
Telephone 021 421 3753
V&A Waterfront 9Camissa Brasserie, Table bay Hotel
With unbeatable views of the harbour
and Table Mountain, Camissa Brasserie
at the Table Bay Hotel is renowned for
serving delectable local fare. Named
after the ancient Khoi name for Cape
Town, which means “The Place of Sweet
Waters,” Camissa links the city’s past
and its cultural heritage in a feast of
flavours. The interior testifies to its
brasserie routes through the creative use
of cast iron tables and hints of Art Deco
lighting.
Experience a private wine tasting
in Camissa’s tasting room, or enjoy
a special occasion in the Captain’s
exclusive dining area.
What we say Group size 8
Ideal for a business lunch, be sure to order a Cuisine Contemporary / South African
bottle of Camissa’s signature wine.
Opening Hours
Lunch: 11 - 3:30pm, Monday to Sunday
Dinner: 6 - 10:30pm, Monday to Sunday
Telephone 021 406 9588
10 V&A WaterfrontDalliance In the heart of the V&A Waterfront’s golden mile is Dalliance restaurant, one of Cape Town’s freshest and most authentic urban eateries. Flanked by the Atlantic Ocean on one side, a bustling kitchen in the centre and shoppers browsing on the other, this spot has it all. Frantic yet sophisticated, absorbing yet chilled out, the cool energy engulfs you. Oyster shucking, raw juice making, craft beer pouring... there is so much to take in. The décor is chic, simple and considered; industrial meets library in duck egg blue, copper and wood. Sit back, relax and allow the upbeat jazz to wash over you while the laid-back staff wow you with their gutsy What we say sharing plates, lovely local wine by the Perfect lunch location after a spot of glass and stellar cocktails. shopping. Group size 130 Cuisine Tapas/Grill Opening Hours Dragonfly recommends Lunch & Dinner: 11:00am Monday to Sunday Telephone 021 418 1037 V&A Waterfront 11
Den Anker Bar and Restaurant
The name is Belgian, the ambience
international and the setting spectacular.
You’ll find Den Anker on the quayside of
Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, where the
Atlantic Ocean meets the Mother City.
Here gulls swoop, seals bask in the sun, and
passing yachts animate the view.
Take an umbrella-shaded table on the
terrace, at the African Queen bar, or in the
streamlined interior, where wall-to-wall
windows make the most of the picture-
postcard backdrop of Table Mountain.
Menus revolve around fresh, seasonal
dishes like just-caught crayfish or herring
flown in from Europe. Specialties range
from generous pots of mussels and frites
What we say to traditional South African fare; gourmet
This Belgian-themed restaurant offers a temptations from foie gras brûlée to
great location for small groups and individual velvet-smooth chocolates from a top
travellers. Belgian chocolatier. The restaurant is one
of few in the city which serves imported
beers on tap.
Group size 80
Cuisine Belgian
Opening Hours
Lunch: 12 - 4:00pm, Monday to Sunday
Dinner: 6 - 10:30pm, Monday to Sunday
Telephone 021 419 0249
12 V&A WaterfrontThe Grand Café & Beach
The Grand Café & Beach is set on the lip
of a fashioned white beach at Granger Bay
adjacent to Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront.
Here beach culture meets a free-spirited,
eclectic, romantic blend of oversized
chandeliers, antique Indian rugs, Parisian
café chairs and windows which lead out
to the deck and the sea. It is also where
top cuisine, service and style meet in one
astonishing venue. The chic, bistro-styled
lunch and dinner menu combines old and
new classics, creating a new-world fusion
of beach-café cuisine.
For an unusual event, guests can transfer
by speedboat and arrive at the restaurant
in style.
Group size 200 What we say
Cuisine Contemporary One of few restaurants located on an actual
beach, a casual yet stylish dining experience
Opening Hours - “Nikki Beach” style. The tomato-based
12 noon - late, Tuesday to Saturday pizzas are particularly recommended. Great
12 noon - 4:00pm, Sunday for both couples and buy-outs or events.
Telephone 021 425 0551
Dragonfly recommends
V&A Waterfront 13Harbour House
Harbour House is situated in a prime
position on Quay 5 at the V&A Waterfront
in Cape Town.
The overall design was inspired by the post-
and-beam timber structures once found
in warehouses and on the quaysides of the
old harbour. Materials are deliberately
downplayed to ensure minimal distraction
from the beautiful surroundings and ultra-
delicious seafood menu. Warm natural
woods, oak floor boards, walls plastered
with mussel shells and beautiful lighting all
work in unison to create an unpretentious,
relaxed and inviting environment.
Upstairs, the open-deck stylish cocktail and
What we say sushi bar provides an ideal venue for private
Harbour House offers the freshest seafood functions.
combined with relaxed, yet stylish interiors. Group size
Enjoy a cocktail or sushi appetizer on the 120 guests downstairs and 100 guests
terrace before heading downstairs for lunch upstairs for cocktails and sushi
or dinner.
Cuisine Seafood / International
Dragonfly recommends Opening Hours
Lunch: 12 noon - 4:00pm, Monday to
Sunday
Dinner: 6 - 10:30pm, Monday to Sunday
Telephone 021 418 4744
14 V&A WaterfrontBukhara & Haiku Sevruga
Bukhara offers great Indian food in a plush, Sevruga combines plush interiors, fine
yet vibey atmosphere, whilst Haiku focuses dining and an intimate atmosphere. An
on exotic Asian cuisine. Among the dishes elaborate menu incorporates 200-odd
on offer in this stylish setting are Chinese wines and meals ranging from humble fare
dim sum, wok and barbeque; also Japanese to exquisite taste sensations. Their culinary
robata grills and sushi, served tapas-style. ethos includes using only the freshest local
Superior produce, luxurious surrounds ingredients to create an unforgettable
and friendly service ensures a unique and dining experience.
unforgettable experience. Group size 140 inside / 140 outside
Group size 30 Cuisine International
Cuisine Indian / Asian Opening Hours
Opening Hours 12 noon - 11:00pm, Monday to Sunday
10.30am - 11:30pm, Monday to Sunday What we say
What we say With its beautiful harbour views, this chic
and trendy restaurant is well-positioned for
Suitable for individual guests. people spotting. When the weather plays
Telephone 021 418 5700 along, book a table on the terrace.
Telephone 021 421 5134
V&A Waterfront 15Mondiall Kitchen & Bar
Open seven days a week Mondiall offers
breakfast, brunch, lunch, tapas, cocktails
and dinner in a modern Brasserie-
style setting. The restaurant seduces
with a range of international classics
reinterpreted for the modern palate and
a sophisticated cocktail menu.
The venue recently underwent a
complete transformation on the site
of the original ‘Green Dolphin Jazz
Restaurant’, a prime Waterfront setting
with spectacular views of the harbour
and Table Mountain.
Group size 130
Cuisine Bistro / Brasserie-style
Opening Hours
Lunch & Dinner: 9:00am - 10:00pm,
Monday to Sunday
What we say
Cool, relaxed and elegant with a delicious
bistro-style menu.
Telephone 021 418 3003
16 V&A WaterfrontNobu at the One & Only World-class master chef Nobuyuki ‘Nobu’ Matsuhisa has expanded his eponymous empire with the debut of his first restaurant in Africa. A sweeping fan-like staircase leads to the 104-seater dining area and sushi counter – framed by a textured, translucent origami light that glides along the ceiling. No stranger to international culinary influences, Nobu gives classical Japanese cuisine a contemporary twist. Diners can indulge in fresh South African seafood and indigenous spices in unusual dishes such as Sake Roast Kingklip with Sansho Salsa or the Chocolate Bento Box; a dark chocolate fondant with green tea ice-cream and a sesame seed tuile. On the upper level, Nobu bar features a selection What we say of Sakes, plum wines, Japanese beer and Consistently excellent Asian cuisine, a selection of Sake and Shochu based absolutely on a par with Nobu’s worldwide cocktails. offering. Group size 100 Cuisine Asian / Fusion Dragonfly recommends Opening Hours Lunch & Dinner: 11:00am – 11:00pm Monday to Sunday Telephone 021 431 4511 V&A Waterfront 17
Signal at the Cape Grace Hotel
Located at The Cape Grace Hotel, Signal
successfully stays ahead of global trends
and delivers a unique combination of
contemporary dishes that reflect the many
cultures of the Cape. Created by executive
chef, Malika van Reenen, whose passion
for food was inspired by two generations
of exceptional cooks - her mother and
grandmother – the innovative, local
masterpieces on this menu are beyond
compare. Dinner menu highlights include
a new Vegan Tasting Menu and a meat-
eaters’ Tasting Menu. Both consist of 5
courses, each paired with top Cape wines.
Pre or post dinner, enjoy whisky and
whiskey from around the world at the very
Dragonfly recommends trendy Bascule Bar downstairs.
Group size 120
Cuisine Traditional Cape Town / Fine Dining
Opening Hours
Lunch: 12 noon - 3:00pm
Dinner: 7 - 10:30pm
What we say
South African inspired fine dining is the
hallmark of this restaurant in the Cape
Grace Hotel.
Telephone 021 410 7080
18 V&A WaterfrontShimmy Beach Club Willoughby & Co
The Shimmy Beach Club, voted one of the This popular seafood and sushi restaurant
top ten beach venues in the world, rivals the gets the locals’ vote as one of the best sushi
waterfront destinations of Ibiza, Monaco spots in the city. Certainly, the Japanese
and St Tropez. The 280-seater restaurant kitchen offers superb value for money with
offers a feast of choice to its diners, with tempura dishes; fabulous salmon miso yaki,
an extensive menu presenting a wide range marinated and grilled with a special miso
of delectable dishes to suit any taste – and sauce; and the grilled beef fillet teriyaki.
boasting an in-house sushi bar and pizza The menu is vast, but all eyes are on the
oven. Facilities include the Shimmy Lounge seafood.
and Heineken Deck, the Whisky Room, and a Group size 20
separate VIP Jacuzzi area.
Cuisine Seafood / Sushi
Group size 280 in the restaurant.
The whole venue can seat up to 2000 Opening Hours
11:30 - 10:30pm, Monday to Sunday
Cuisine
Restaurant: International What we say
Pool deck: Pizza and Snacks Worth standing in line for, nice and busy
and very Capetonian.
Opening Hours
Lunch : 11 - 4:00pm, Monday to Sunday Telephone 021 418 6115
Dinner : 6 - 11:00pm, Monday to Sunday
Telephone 021 200 7778
V&A Waterfront 19City Centre
The heart of Cape Town is enfolded neatly between the harbour and the mountain,
virtually in the shape of a bowl. With nowhere else to move and stretch, it holds
some of the most interesting and historical neighbourhoods, the likes of the Bo
Kaap, Oranjezicht, Tamboerskloof and Gardens provide hours of easy meanderings,
restaurants and historical sights.
20Aubergine
Aubergine restaurant in the Gardens area
of Cape Town was established by chef/
patron Harald Bresselschmidt. Since its
opening it has enjoyed consistent quality
and is regarded as one of the finest
restaurants in town. It was also voted one
of the top five restaurants in the Africa
and Middle East Category by the San
Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants.
Aubergine serves sophisticated cuisine in
a warm atmosphere. The contemporary
décor combines dark wooden furniture with
engaging art.
The restaurant greatly values the matching
of good food with fine wines and so, not
surprisingly, offers a remarkable wine
collection representing every South African Opening Hours
wine growing region and cultivar. Two Lunch: 12 noon - 02:00pm, Wednesday to
sommeliers are available to guide you in Friday
the right direction, if needed. Dinner: 7 - 10:00pm, Monday to Saturday
Group size What we say
80 (Auslese is their separate, private venue Consistently excellent, this fine restaurant
located in an old house which seats 40 guests) offers elegant cuisine and an uncluttered
Cuisine Fine dining / International ambience.
Telephone 021 465 4909
Dragonfly recommends
City Centre 21Bistrot Bizerca Bombay Brasserie
Bistrot Bizerca is a place which serves down- Located in the Taj Hotel Cape Town, this
to-earth food with exceptional skill and great unique venue combines contemporary chic
passion. This high standard can sometimes be with elegant old-world opulence on the site
mistaken for fine dining but they always have of the former Reserve Bank building. The
been, and remain, true to the casual, relaxed luxurious décor creates a wonderful stage
bistro-style of eating. for the highly acclaimed menu. Bombay
After five successful years in the CBD, Bistrot Brasserie treats guests to the finest Indian
Bizerca has settled quickly and comfortably into speciality dining. Here, mouth-watering
their new home in the historic Heritage Square meals are skilfully prepared using traditional
in the heart of the city. ingredients, creating some of the finest Indian
cuisine outside of India.
Group size 10 (100 guests for a buy-out)
Group size 10
Cuisine Fine dining / Bistro
Cuisine Indian
Opening Hours
Lunch: 12 noon - 2:30pm, Monday to Friday Opening Hours
Dinner: 6:30 - 9:30pm, Monday to Saturday Dinner: 6:30 -10:30pm, Monday to Sunday
What we say What we say
A casual bistro offering fantastic food with One of the most authentic Indian restaurants
French flair. in Cape Town.
Telephone 021 423 8888 Telephone 021 819 2000
22 City CentreBouchon Wine Bar and Bistro Situated in the heart of Cape Town’s city centre and set in a charming urban winery, Bouchon Wine Bar & Bistro is a meeting place for people who love flavoursome, down-to-earth food and are curious about the world of wine. Behind this venture is winemaker Christophe Durand of Dorrance Wines and restaurateur Faisal Khakoo of La Boheme Bistro & Wine Bar. Bouchon’s winelist embraces both local and international gems and is accompanied by a weekly ‘Travel Through Your Glass’ selection which allows you the opportunity to discover and enjoy spectacular wines from around the world by the glass. Complementing the wine offering is a weekly menu that boasts uncomplicated seasonal tapas, a small selection of mouthwatering mains, and delicious desserts. Group size 75 - They have an exclusive ‘cellar table’ seating 12 available for private functions over weekends. What we say Cuisine Bistro / Tapas Ideal for end-of-day drinks or an early Opening Hours dinner with friends. Reserve the exclusive Dinner : 4 - 11:00pm, Monday to Friday cellar table for a special occasion. Telephone 021 422 0695 City Centre 23
Bukhara Carne SA - City & Kloof Street
Bukhara city centre is the group’s flagship The design concept for this dedicated
restaurant and is situated in the Central meat lovers’ restaurant was to create an
Business District of Cape Town, a short stroll environment exuding “exceptional design
from Green Market Square. Step onto the and lasting style – all executed with quality
deep green Udaipur marble floors and feel that complements the food”. The split-level
the opulence of a classical India far removed entrance with its ‘floating’ feature, a mild
from the glitz and glamour of Bollywood. steel staircase, leads to the ground floor
Bukhara specializes in various methods cocktail bar and a view into the showroom
of Indian cooking, all with a North Indian kitchen. Simple, no-fuss tables with timber
slant. and steel edge details, and concealed light
Group size 40 fittings create a dramatic atmosphere.
Cuisine Indian Group size 15
Opening Hours Cuisine Meat specialists
Lunch: 12 noon - 3:00pm, Monday to Sunday Opening Hours
Dinner: 6 - 11:00pm, Monday to Sunday Dinner: 6:30 - 10:30pm, Monday to Saturday
What we say What we say
A long-standing favourite with locals, this Focus on prime quality meat dishes.
Indian restaurant is the real deal! Telephone Carne SA 021 424 3460
Telephone 021 424 0000 Telephone Carne on Kloof 021 426 5566
24 City CentreThe Company’s Garden Restaurant In the heart of the Mother City, situated in the richly historical Company Gardens, lies a restaurant built for children, families and visitors alike. Inspired by nature and by tales rooted in the past, this gentle space offers a point of peace within a buzzing urban metropolis. The menu pays homage to authentic South African fare and gives Cape cuisine a gourmet twist in dishes such as the bobotie roti starter, which arrives fragrant and full of flavour with homemade sambals and chutney. Group size Inside - 40, Inside & Outside - 170 Cuisine South African Opening Hours Breakfast & Lunch: 7:30am - 6:00pm Monday to Sunday What we say The newly revived restaurant is in the heart of the Company Gardens and the city centre. Ideal for relaxed lunches. Telephone 021 423 2919 City Centre 25
Gold Restaurant
The drums of Angola and the Congo beat
an invitation. The feet of Zulu dancers tell
a story. Raw and unaccompanied, singers
sing songs from the heart of Africa. This is
the soup of influences which welcomes you
to Gold – the Cape Town restaurant with a
difference.
Recently relocated to new historic premises
in the city centre, the new Gold Restaurant
offers groups more flexibility – menu-wise
and size-wise. The restaurant is split over
various levels, so a group could book any
one of these on a semi-exclusive basis.
Gold seamlessly incorporates the
gastronomic and entertainment highlights
Group size of Cape Town and Southern, Western and
200 (inter-leading to the restaurant is Bennet Central Africa into a dining experience
Street, a large function space suitable for which is as easy on the palate as it is on
events, which can seat an additional 200) the pocket – all served efficiently and
Cuisine Traditional African always with a friendly smile. There is no
extra cover charge for the excellent Malian
Opening Hours
puppet theatre, dance and drum troupe
Dinner: 6:30 - 11:00pm, Monday to Sunday
put together by UCT dramatist Janni
What we say Younge. You could be in Congo or Senegal
Suitable for groups and individuals, this and you’ll soon forget that the Cape Town
venue serves family-style and African Waterfront is only 5 minutes away.
inspired menus. It offers a mix of dining and
Telephone 021 421 4653
entertainment - enjoy an interactive African
drumming session prior to dinner. Dragonfly recommends
26 City CentreFork Il Leone Mastrantonio
Innovative, trend-setting restaurant in vibey The art of good eating is the mantra of
Long Street. It attracts an eclectic crowd with the Italian owners. Loyal regulars come to
its distinctive dishes for the epicurious. By experience classic versions of all the old
focusing on fork-sized tapas, it packs tons of Italian favourites with authentic sauces and
flavour into small servings, perfect for sharing. robust flavours. You can’t go wrong with
It’s a choice place to unwind after work and their bruschetta, big bean broths, carpaccio,
the perfect launching pad for a night on the melanzane alla parmigiana and prosciutto, or
town. Fork adds a South African twist to its fare share the lot on an antipasti platter.
with food that is sophisticated yet honest. Group size 40 upstairs, 55 downstairs
Group size 20 downstairs, 30 upstairs Cuisine Italian
Cuisine Tapas Opening Hours
Opening Hours Lunch: 12 noon - 3:00pm, Tuesday to Sunday
12 noon - 11.00pm Monday to Saturday Dinner: 6:30 -10:30pm, Tuesday to Sunday
What we say What we say
This intimate tapas bar and restaurant over Elegant eating in contemporary Italian style.
two floors, is a favourite among locals. Located in trendy De Waterkant area - very
Telephone 021 424 6334 few tourists.
Telephone 021 421 0071
City Centre 2795 Keerom
Taking its name from its address, 95
Keerom Street has been a labour of love
for owner, Giorgio Nava. The restaurant is
elegant and sophisticated and the cuisine
authentic Italian. The menu begins with
antipasti, followed by pasta dishes, hot
and cold carpaccio, fish, meat and side
orders. Each item is identified in Italian,
with ensuing English translation, and each
section features a house specialty, which is
duly highlighted by one of the skilled staff.
Since opening its doors, 95 Keerom has
been on many of South Africa’s Top 10
restaurant lists, - and with good reason. It
takes courage to embrace simplicity, and
Opening Hours this is a restaurant of pared-down style
Dinner: 6:30 - 10:00pm, Monday to in both décor and food. It also offers an
Saturday exceptional wine list, clearly compiled by
a dedicated wine lover, and includes Italian
What we say wines plus an amazing selection of grappas
Modern Italian cuisine with slick service and and champagnes.
trendy interiors. A consistent favourite of
Dragonfly Africa and Green Route Africa’s *Chef and Restaurateur Giorgio Nava
staff and clients. recently received silver in the world Pasta
Championships in Parma, Italy
Group size 30
Dragonfly recommends Cuisine Italian
Telephone 021 422 0765
28 City CentrePlanet at the Mount Nelson As you walk through the crystal-studded entrance, finely woven galaxies at your feet, you know you’ve arrived at one of Cape Town’s hot-spots – Planet Restaurant. Indulge in a gastronomic journey of discovery, where innovation meets tradition and fresh local ingredients are skilfully prepared to delight the most discerning palate. In addition to international favourites, Chef Rudi Liebenberg has created a few out-of-this-world dishes featuring smoked crocodile, Namibian red crab, rooibos-cured ostrich and springbok. From intimate dinners to a six-seater private dining room surrounded by glowing wine racks, or semi al fresco dining in the Conservatory leading out into the gardens What we say – the restaurant offers a stellar variety of Previously The Cape Colony, this restaurant seating options, perfectly positioned for has been stylishly renovated to appeal to a lingering over a tasty dish or two. younger, trendier clientele. Enjoy a pre-dinner drink at the adjacent Planet Bar. Dragonfly recommends Group size 150 Cuisine Contemporary / South African Opening Hours Dinner: 6:30 - 10:30pm, Monday to Sunday Telephone 021 483 1948 City Centre 29
Pigalle The Pot Luck Club
Pigalle owes its name to the vibrant square Lauded local champion of innovation, Luke
in Paris famed for its night life, and its name Dale-Roberts has taken his distinct offering up
is certainly appropriate. The restaurant a level with his relocation to the top floor of
overlooks the nightly hustle and bustle of the Silo at The Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock.
trendy Green Point. A spacious dance floor With 360-degree views of the city, the glass
and a live band every evening, ensures that and steel space is as artfully designed as its
Pigalle is able to offer the very best in dinner many unusual dishes. Guests can indulge in a
dancing for its sophisticated clientele. small-portion smorgasbord of modern global
Seafood and traditional Portuguese cuisine divided into distinct taste profiles.
specialties. Group size 50 (based on buy-out only)
Group size 300 Cuisine Tapas / Fusion
Cuisine International / Portuguese Opening Hours
Opening Hours Lunch: 12:30 - 2:00pm Tuesday to Saturday
Lunch: 12 - 3:00pm, Monday to Saturday Dinner: 6:00pm to close Tuesday to Saturday
Dinner: 7 -11:00pm, Monday to Saturday What we say
What we say Relaxed, delicious tapas-style dining. Book
Suitable for groups and individuals, it offers well in advance.
an old-style, supper club vibe. Telephone 021 447 0804
Telephone 021 421 4848 Dragonfly recommends
30 City CentreThe Shortmarket Club Societi Bistro
Luke Dale-Roberts of The Test Kitchen fame Societi Bistro’s home is a restored Geor-
has partnered with his wife, his top chef and his gian-style house, built in 1813 and located
manager to open The Shortmarket Club. close to the Company Gardens. It is a neigh-
Guests enter from a staircase to the first floor bourhood “local”, a sanctuary for Capeto-
where the open kitchen is the first thing they see. nians and visitors looking for a home from
Here the bar area is a perfect place for a pre-din- home, allowing guests to savour a meal while
ner drink while watching the chefs in action. enjoying the company of family, friends and
colleagues.
In the evening the open kitchen features a
braai (barbecue) section. The heart and soul of Societi Bistro remains its
seasonally adapted menu, offering accessible
Group size 40 food and exceptional value.
Cuisine Contemporary Group size 90
Opening Hours Cuisine Bistro
Breakfast: 8 - 11.00am, Monday to Saturday
Lunch: 12:30 - 2:30pm, Monday to Saturday Opening Hours
Dinner: 7 - 11:00pm, Monday to Saturday Lunch & Dinner : 12 noon - 10:00pm,
Monday to Saturday
What we say
Casual yet still focuses on quality ingredients What we say
and delicious flavours. Book ahead. Local-friendly, down-to-earth and relaxed .
Telephone 021 447 2874 Telephone 021 424 2100
City Centre 31The Stack
The Stack, situated on the slopes of
Table Mountain, offers sophisticated
fare in elegant surrounds. Authentic,
hearty French brasserie cuisine and sexy
cocktails are served on the terrace or in
the downstairs bar and stylish restaurant.
The Members’ Lounge on the upper level
is a feast for the senses – decorated in
leopard print, saturated colours and loads
of eccentricity. The lounge features its own
malachite-clad bar, intimate seating areas,
colonial deck and three private occasion
rooms.
Capacity
Brasserie 58 guests
Members Lounge 80 guests
Opening Hours
Cuisine Brasserie-style
Brasserie Lunch 12 noon -3:00pm, Monday
to Saturday Telephone 021 286 0187
Dinner 6 - 10:00pm, Monday to Saturday
What we say
This stylish restaurant breathes new life into
one of Cape Town’s beautiful old homes
32 City CentreThe Test Kitchen The Test Kitchen, though primarily a restaurant, affords Luke Dale-Roberts, the chef/owner, the opportunity for maximum innovation as a chef, as well as providing a space to use as ‘the creative hub’ for a variety of different projects, including regular cooking demonstrations. The 30-seater restaurant provides guests with the option of a casual or more formal dining experience. In the evenings, patrons can enjoy an à la carte menu offering a complimentary appetizer and palate cleanser, as well as a five-course and eight- course tasting menu. Capacity 65 Cuisine Fine Dining / Experimental / Fusion Opening Hours Dragonfly recommends Dinner: 6:30 - 10:00pm, Tuesday to Saturday What we say Considered one of the top restaurants in the country. With space at a premium, the venue is suitable for leisure guests only. It is extremely popular and can be booked out up to 3 months in advance - so plan ahead! Telephone 021 447 2337 City Centre 33
The Village Idiot
The Village Idiot is a vintage-style, inner
city neighbourhood restaurant and bar -
ideal for sundowners, after work drinks or a
relaxed dinner. The cuisine style is delicious
pub fare. The most popular items are the
platters – from cheese to Braai (BBQ)
boards, ribs and a selection of desserts.
The eatery is located on a first-floor space
with wide balconies on two sides, perfect
for al fresco dining on warm summer
evenings. The décor is quirky - reminiscent
of a wacky old colonial country club. After
9:00pm the party starts, with a DJ or live
band in residence.
Group size 150
What we say Cuisine Pub-style
Ideal space where you can eat, but also Opening Hours
drink in a relaxed bar-style environment, Lunch & Dinner: 3 - 10:00pm, Tuesday to
listen to music, or play pool or board Saturday
games. Definitely one of the in-places to Lunch & Dinner: 12 noon - 7:30pm, Sunday
be seen. Telephone 021 418 1548
34Villa 47 – Bree Street
Villa 47 is a new culinary concept
celebrating Mediterranean and Asian
cuisine and showcasing authentic
ingredients in three unique restaurant
environments.
The first to launch was Locanda, a relaxed
Italian bistro and deli where guests can
experience regional speciality dishes
prepared by Italian Chef, Vittorio, under the
leadership of head Chef, Clayton Bell.
On the first floor is Stuzzico, a vibey tapas
bar that offers an ever-evolving menu of
innovative flavour creations inspired by the
Orient and the Mediterranean.
The final phase will be a fine-dining venue
on the second floor – watch this space Opening Hours, Locando
Capacity Lunch & Dinner : 7:00am - 11:00pm, Monday
Locanda –72 – seated with set menus to Friday, 8:30am - 11:00pm Saturday
Stuzzico –90 - canapé-style events Opening Hours, Stuzzico
Cuisine Italian / Deli Dinner : 4 - 11:00pm, Tuesday to Saturday
Telephone 021 418 2740 What we say
For fabulous, Italian-inspired meals in
trendy Bree Street. Please book well in
advance for this popular spot.
Atlantic Seaboard 35The Atlantic Seaboard
The Atlantic Seaboard, also known as Cape Town’s Riviera, stretches from
the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront on the north shore of Table Mountain all
the way down the west side of the Cape peninsula to Hout Bay.
This incredibly beautiful stretch of coast never fails to buoy one’s spirit. With
the glistening Atlantic Ocean on one side and the magnificent slopes of
Lion’s Head and the Twelve Apostles on the other, the setting and mountain
vistas are quite spectacular.
36 Atlantic SeaboardLa Boheme - Sea Point The Bungalow Restaurant - Clifton
Bistro style, cosy and welcoming, serving Located near the über-trendy Clifton beaches,
hearty gourmet meals at heart-warming The Bungalow offers uninterrupted sea views,
prices. The restaurant has an impressive wine a funky cocktail bar and various seating
selection and offers over sixty labels by the areas for groups. During the day generous
glass. Although the atmosphere is relaxed, sandwiches with crayfish, chicken mayo or
you will find nothing lacking in the level of steak fillings are just the thing to comfort
service or quality. Choose from a 2 or 3 course hunger pangs. Try the steak tartare, crab
menu or do it à la carte. tempura, and sushi. For mains, go for grilled
Group size 200 calamari, prawns and langoustines. Carnivores
will love the burgers and fillet steak.
Cuisine Bistro
Group size 80 for semi private seating
Opening Hours
9.00am - 10.30pm, Monday to Saturday Cuisine Contemporary
12:30pm - 4:00pm Sunday Opening Hours
What we say 12 noon - Midnight, Monday to Sunday
A place that only the locals know about. It is a What we say
casual bistro offering excellent cuisine. Suitable for groups and individuals. Also has a
Telephone 021 434 8797 great cocktail bar for sundowners.
Telephone 021 438 2533
Dragonfly recommends
Atlantic Seaboard 37Cheyne’s - Hout Bay Hussar Grill – Mouille Point
Located in the seaside town of Hout Bay, this While technically a franchise restaurant, this
quirky, out-of-the-way eatery is well worth authentic steakhouse and grill really provides
a visit. It’s a smart and edgy space, with dark a home-from-home feel. Recently relocated,
walls decorated in modern art with witty pop the restaurant has an enviable position on the
culture references. It is a popular choice for Mouille Point strip, overlooking the Atlantic
Hout Bay locals and visitors alike. South East Ocean. The interiors are rustic but cosy with
Asian and Japanese inspired, the menu is divided warm wood finishes and bookcase-lined
into tapas portions of sea, land, earth and walls. Although meat is the main reason to
happy endings, making it fun to navigate. visit, the menu does offer a wide selection
Group size 60 of alternatives for non-meat eaters. An
extensive winelist covers everything from firm
Cuisine Pacific Rim favourites to rare finds.
Opening Hours Group size 120
Lunch: 12 noon - 3:00pm, Thursday to Saturday
Dinner: 6 - 11:00pm, Monday to Saturday Cuisine Steakhouse
What we say Opening Hours
A place that only the locals know about. It is a 12 noon - 10:00pm, Monday to Sunday
casual bistro offering excellent cuisine. What we say
Telephone 021 434 8797 A real locals favourite serving delicious steaks
and other grills.
Telephone 021 433 2081
38 Atlantic SeaboardMezopoli - Camps Bay Mezepoli is perfectly situated on the trendy Promenade in Victoria Road, Camps Bay, with lovely views overlooking the ocean. A leader in Greek dining, the restaurant’s decor echoes elegant simplicity and unquestionable sophistication: cool white spaces with splashes of soft Mediterranean blue create an atmosphere of tranquillity. Mezepoli’s menu is ‘world meze’. Drawn from the culinary cultures of the Mediterranean and the Middle East, Mezepoli offers an innovative style of dining. Simple, fresh and flavourful, its contemporary menu makes for a social experience in the true Mediterranean way. Group size 120 Cuisine Greek Opening Hours Lunch & Dinner: 12 noon - 10:00pm, Tuesday to Saturday Lunch & Dinner: 12 noon - 9:00pm, Sunday & Monday What we say Greek cuisine with a view of the ocean – a perfect combination. Telephone 021 438 1915 Atlantic Seaboard 39
La Mouette – Sea Point The Roundhouse - Camps Bay
La Mouette, named after the seagulls so Located on the slopes of Lion’s Head with
often seen riding the breeze in Sea Point, is sensational views over Camps Bay and the
housed in a beautifully restored old building, 12 Apostles. Steeped in more than 300 years
previously belonging to the mayor of Cape of history, the hunting lodge of Lord Charles
Town. It offers modern French cuisine with a Somerset has been elegantly restored in the
distinctly Mediterranean flair, imitating the style of the Grand Old Cape. The cuisine is
climate and produce of Southern France. La uncomplicated, contemporary French.
Mouette offers three dining rooms, the Winter Rumbullion at The Roundhouse is a relaxed,
Lounge, the Mayor’s Room (a private dining outdoor venue offering tapas and light meals.
room) and an airy outdoor courtyard. Group size 30 inside / 100 at Rumbullion
Group size 50 Cuisine Fine Dining / International
Cuisine French Opening Hours
Opening Hours Lunch: 12 noon - 2:30pm, (May - September)
Lunch: 12 noon - 3.00pm, Sunday only Dinner: 6 - 9:00pm, Tuesday to Saturday
Dinner: 6 - 10:30pm daily What we say
What we say Located in a historic building with sea and
Classic French cuisine in a relaxed setting. mountain views – perfect for a special occasion.
Well known for great value set menus. Telephone 021 438 4347
Telephone 021 433 0856
40 Atlantic SeaboardParanga – Camps Bay
Paranga is located along the world renowned
sunset strip on the Camps Bay beachfront.
This two-level restaurant offers guests
panoramic views over sandy white beaches
and the Atlantic Ocean. Paranga has been
thoughtfully designed for both comfort and
style. Guests can choose to kick off their
sandals and enjoy cocktails on the comfy
terrace sofas or enjoy dinner in one of the
elegant and intimate booths in the rear.
The cuisine at Paranga combines bold
flavours and stunning presentation. Guests
can enjoy a wide variety of culinary delights
from the freshest sushi to tender fillet
steak. Paranga boasts one of the most
comprehensive champagne lists in the
country, as well as some of the finest wines What we say
available in South Africa. The restaurant has Suitable for both groups and individuals, it is
even released its own CD - Café del Mar style. well situated overlooking Camps Bay Beach.
Fun & trendy, it is supported by local and
Group size 160 international patrons alike.
Cuisine Contemporary
Opening Hours
Breakfast: 9.30 - 11.45am, Monday to Sunday
Lunch & Dinner: 12 noon - 11:00pm,
Monday to Sunday
Telephone 021 438 0404
Atlantic Seaboard 41Pepénero - Mouille Point Zenzero - Camps Bay
Located close to the heart of Cape Town, The glamorous Camps Bay beachfront is a
yet right on the Atlantic beachfront. It is mecca for tourists from all over the world
described as urban glamour with an ocean who flock here in droves during the summer
twist. Enter a world that is both luxurious and months. Elegant table settings and a relaxed
intimately relaxed at the same time. Whether air of moneyed calm pervades this large
you take a private booth or an open table, space with doors that open wide to take in
you can enjoy a cosmopolitan menu, listen to the beach setting just across the road.
the jazz, wander over to the bar and just enjoy Group size 60
the full experience... day or night.
Cuisine Italian
The menu features plenty of seafood.
Opening Hours
Group size 200
9:00am ‘till late, Monday to Sunday
Cuisine Seafood / International
What we say
Opening Hours
12 noon - 11:00pm, Monday to Sunday Suitable for both groups and individuals, it
offers great sea views and elegant, casual
What we say dining.
On the trendy Mouille Point strip, with sea-
view, this restaurant offers an extensive menu Telephone 021 438 0008
for both groups and leisure travellers.
Telephone 021 439 9027
42 Atlantic SeaboardUmi at the Marly - Camps Bay Umi is a modern Japanese restaurant in prime position on Camps Bay’s trendy beachfront. For lovers of fabulous Japanese fare, a vibey buzz and edgy yet elegant décor, look no further. Umi’s cuisine is authentic contemporary Japanese, with innovative, inventive twists. The menu abounds with fresh, healthy dishes and delicious cocktails served on the expansive outdoor terrace overlooking the world-famous sweep of Camps Bay beach. The Whisky Bar at Umi is stocked with over 100 varieties of whisky selected from around the world. Group size 200 Cuisine Japanese Opening Hours 12 noon - 12 midnight, Monday to Sunday What we say A stylish Japanese restaurant in the heart of Camps Bay, offering superb ocean views. Telephone 021 437 1802 Atlantic Seaboard 43
Southern Suburbs, Constantia
and Cape Point
The area stretches south east from Table Mountain all the way through
to the magnificent Cape of Good Hope, or Cape Point, first navigated by
Bartholomew Dias in 1488.
Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs lie at the base of Table Mountain National
Park that runs all the way from Signal Hill to Cape Point, creating an
impressive backdrop that infuses the mostly residential southern suburbs with
a natural leafiness, in most part due to the frequent blanket of clouds that
tend to hang over the mountains, and the relative shelter from the wind.
Extensive gardens, such as Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, pretty shopping
areas like Cavendish Street in Claremont, and Wynberg village; the
cosmopolitan high street of Observatory, and attractions like Mostert’s Mill
in Mowbray, the Baxter Theatre in Rosebank and the Irma Stern Museum,
make this part of Cape Town rather attractive.
Constantia is home to the Cape’s oldest winelands and includes some of our
most renowned wine estates and numerous award-winning restaurants.
44Bistro Sixteen82 - Constantia
Named after the year in which Steenberg was
established, Bistro Sixteen82 first opened its
doors in 2009, and has been the tapas and
bistro-style darling of the region ever since.
An innovative and interactive wine and
food destination, the Bistro sits adjacent
to Steenberg’s winery, and spills into its
surrounding indigenous gardens. A terraced
dining area leads to reflective water features,
unfurling into views of the magnificent
mountains and expansive winelands.
The Bistro Sixteen82 menu is a constant
evolution, keeping up with seasonal
produce and featuring inventive dishes that
complement the finest locally sourced
ingredients. With breakfast, lunch and Opening Hours
late-afternoon Tapas menus to choose Breakfast: 9 - 11:00am, Monday to Sunday
Lunch : 12 noon - 3:00pm, Monday to Sunday
from, the Bistro provides fine dining with a
Tapas : 5 - 8:00pm, Monday to Sunday
contemporary feel.
What we say
Group size
A gorgeous location – surrounded by the
70 for exclusive use (Venue only available Constantia mountains and rolling vineyards.
for private functions April – November. Innovative décor and delicious tapas menu.
They do not cater for lunch functions, only Approximately 30 minutes from Cape Town.
breakfast or tapas).
Cuisine Tapas / Bistro
Telephone 021 713 2211
Southern Suburbs, Constantia and Cape Point 45Buitenverwachting– Constantia Winelands
Buitenverwachting restaurant is situated in
a historic thatched and whitewashed Cape
Dutch building which forms part of the
original homestead.
The mountain-facing terrace provides iconic
views over the vineyards onto the picturesque
Constantiaberg (Constantia Mountain) which
forms part of a UNESCO - World Heritage Site.
Complete with established stinkwood trees
and a traditional Cape fountain, the courtyard
integrates seamlessly with the Wine Tasting
Centre – called Coffee Bloc – and is geared for
relaxed lunches and dinners.
The cuisine is fine dining with a sophisticated,
contemporary feel.
What we say Group size 100
The restaurant offers fine dining just 30
minutes from the city. It boasts lovely views Cuisine Contemporary / South African
overlooking the vineyards. It can be used Opening Hours
as a private, elegant gala dinner venue for Lunch: 12 noon - 3:00pm, Monday to Saturday
approximately 100 guests. Dinner: 7 - 10:00pm, Monday to Saturday
±35 minutes drive from Cape Town. Closed on Mondays between April and
September
Dragonfly recommends Telephone 021 794 3522
46 Southern Suburbs, Constantia and Cape PointCatharina’s – Constantia Winelands
Contemporary, understated and elegant,
Catharina’s Restaurant at Steenberg is a bright
and convivial space - basking in natural light
reflected off sleek finishes. The international-
style interior comes with an African twist and
features tactile and homely fabrics covering
local, custom-made timber furniture. Dining
in Steenberg’s stunning surrounds – from the
beloved vineyards, to the historic Constantia
Valley and False Bay, offers the perfect
setting for a special occasion. The menu
offers extremely fine and sophisticated,
contemporary South African cuisine.
Group size 70
Cuisine Contemporary / South African What we say
Opening Hours Classically elegant and offering fine
Lunch: 12 noon - 3:00pm, Monday to Sunday cuisine, the restaurant looks out onto
Dinner: 7 - 10:00pm, Monday to Sunday vineyards and mountains. It can be used as
Telephone 021 713 2222 a more formal private gala dinner venue
for approximately 70 guests. Also ideal for
couples.
±35 minutes drive from Cape Town.
Dragonfly recommends
Southern Suburbs, Constantia and Cape Point 47La Colombe
The new La Colombe, previously at Constantia
Uitsig, is now located in the Silvermist Organic
Vineyards. The restaurant boasts a scenic
and serene setting – high up on the slopes of
Table Mountain with picture-perfect valley
views over the lush Oranjekloof. The interiors
are relaxed, with muted tones and an edge of
sophistication.
La Colombe has grown slowly and
meticulously through the delicate hands
of award-winning Chef Luke Dale-Roberts
(owner of the Test Kitchen) and now, the
extraordinarily talented Scot Kirton and his
team. Scot was recently voted top chef in the
country at the Eat Out Awards.
His style is a seamless integration of classic
What we say and modern French cuisine, with a distinctive
This newly relocated restaurant is one of the Asian influence. Each dish is refined to deliver
best in the country. the full potential from the finest ingredients,
all in beautiful balance.
Dragonfly recommends Group size 80 (exclusive use) and private
dining room for 24
Cuisine Fine Dining / International
Opening Hours
Lunch: 12:30 - 2:15pm, Monday to Sunday
Dinner: 7 - 9:30pm, Monday to Sunday
Telephone 021 795 0125
48 Southern Suburbs, Constantia and Cape PointThe Food Barn Restaurant & Deli - Noordhoek
“The food is civilised without being
pretentious ... that is to say it has natural
taste, smells and textures, and much
character... often it looks beautiful too.
What is paramount is that it is prepared with
respect, savvy and love... then, it is the right
food for you to eat”, so says Frank Dangereux,
chef patron.
This atmospheric open-plan restaurant
located in the Noordhoek Farm Village is a
piece of rustic paradise. No doubt taking
its inspiration from the luxurious horse
farm setting, the restaurant is infused with
a country chic menu and offers top-notch
coffees. Adding to the charm is a delectable
deli, so bring your basket and fill it with vanilla What we say
syrup, home-made muesli and a bunch of The owner chef, Frank, a local icon, was
fresh flowers, amongst other delicacies. previously at the helm of La Colombe – so the
Group size 30 food is superb and beautifully presented. It
is a delightfully cosy eatery and very popular
Cuisine Contemporary / French influence
with locals. It is ideal to combine with a Cape
Opening Hours Point day.
Lunch: 12 noon - 3:00pm, Monday to Sunday
± 45 minutes drive from Cape Town.
Dinner: 7 - 9:30pm, Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday
Telephone 021 789 1390
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