Cape Town Restaurant Tips by glennkasner

Restaurant Name: SEA HORSE

For a different view of the city, why not take a dinner cruise through the Victoria Basin, Duncan and Ben Schoeman docks.
They offer a 3 course a la carte menue and live band.

Cruises sail subject to weather conditions - seems to be restricted in very windy conditions


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Theme: Other
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Phone: +27 (21) 419 3122
Address: V&A WATERFRONT
Website: www.theseahorse.co.za

Restaurant Name: Baia

Dine like the royalty at this exquisite restaurant.
Guaranteed to be a special occasion.

Favorite Dish: The fresh linefish is a must but they do serve excellent meat, poultry and game dishes as well - not to mention the dessert menue and huge wine list!

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Theme: Eclectic/International
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Phone: +27 21 421 0935 / 6
Address: V&A Waterfront
Directions: Upper Level Victoria Wharf Shopping Mall

Restaurant Name: Den Anker

Good food - GREAT beers. Be prepared to spend some time here. The Belgian beers are great and so is the food.
Service was a bit slow though but that gave us more time to enjoy the beer.
Nice vibe.

Favorite Dish: The Beers
Carpaccio
Steak au Poivre "Den Anker"

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Theme: Other
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Phone: +27 21 419 0249
Address: The Pierhead V&A Waterfront
Directions: Near the swing bridge
Website: http://www.denanker.co.za/
Other Contact: denanker@mweb.co.za

Restaurant Name: Bayfront Blu

Hiden away behind the Two Oceans Aquarium, the Bayfront Blu is a small friendly restaurant that few ever find. (We've already had the whole place to ourselves - with a live jazz band!
The view over the yacht basin is great and the service VERY friendly.

Favorite Dish: My favourite was the South African Seafood Poitjie but I believe that the Tembiso's Sowetan curry is pretty good as well.

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Theme: Local
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: +27 21 419 0968
Address: V&A Waterfront
Directions: On the "mountain side of the Two Oceans Aquarium
Other Contact: bayfrontblu@icon.co.za

Restaurant Name: Blue Peter Hotel

Although it's called The Blue Peter Hotel, It's not really that.(to us locals anyhow)
Although I've listed it as a restaurant, it's not really that either although they do serve light meals.
The Blue Peter is the place Cape Townians go to chill out as the sun sets over Table Bay.

Grab your favourite drink at the bar then find your spot on the terraced lawn and relax as the sun sets over the bay. Bring the whole family (including the dogs)
This is what Cape Town is all about!

Favorite Dish: Only light meals served - The sunsets are the speciality!

Awarded the Platinum award for their wine list - One of only 22 hotels nationwide to receive this honour!

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Theme: Other
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Phone: +27 21 554 1956
Address: Blouberg Strand
Directions: Right on the beachfront - Just ask the locals.

Restaurant Name: Balducci's

This place has an unbelieveable atmosphere and is definitely one of the places to be seen at in Cape Town.

Favorite Dish: The breakfasts, pastas and sushi bar

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Theme: Eclectic/International
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Phone: +27 21 421 6002 / 3
Address: V&A Waterfront
Directions: Lower Level
Victoria Wharf Shopping Mall
V&A Waterfront
Website: www.balduccis.co.za

Restaurant Name: The Green Dolphin

If you're a lover of Jazz then this is the place for you.
The fine food is accompanied by some of the best local and international jazz musicians.

Favorite Dish: Sunny's Seafood spectacular

The desserts are a treat as well.

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Theme: Other
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
Phone: +27 21 421 7471
Address: V&A Waterfront
Directions: The Pierhead
Alfred Mall

Near the Hildebrand and Den Anker
Website: www.greendolphin.co.za
Other Contact: green-dolphin@mweb.co.za

Restaurant Name: Africa Café

Sample a selection of authentic African dishes

Favorite Dish: They present about a dozen authentic African dishes from across the continent on an "eat as much as you like" basis.

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Theme: African
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
Phone: +27(21)4223288
Address: City centre
Directions: Heritage Square
Shortmarket Street
Cape Town

Restaurant Name: Sports Café

As the name implies, this somewhat noisy establishment is where to be when the big game is on.
It's the next best thing to being in the stands!

Favorite Dish: The Chicken Wings are SUPERB!

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Theme: Other
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Phone: +27 21 419 5558/9
Address: V&A Waterfront
Directions: Upper Level
Victoria Wharf
(Above Cafe Balducci's)
Website: http://www.sportscafe.co.za/

Restaurant Name: Cape Town Fish Market

For a selection of really great affordable seafood - look no further.
They also have a great sushi bar

Favorite Dish: The various seafood combos. eg.
Line fish & prawns. $8.91
Prawns & Calamari $9.45
Seafood platters from $17.56 to $67.02
The Camps Bay branch also offer a "Robata" Menu - smaller portions of certain dishes.

Maritha says don't forget the STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING!!!

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Theme: Seafood
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: +27 21 555 1950
Address: Various branches
Directions: Camps Bay (our favourite)
Canal Walk
V&A Waterfront
Grand West Casino