Something special - Wild Fig and other Cape Town, South Africa Restaurant Reviews

Restaurant Name: Wild Fig

Beautifully presented tasty food.
It is a magical place tucked away.

Favorite Dish: I only went for Irish coffee & dessert but the chocolate torte was divine

My friend highly recommends all the food

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Theme: Other
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Website: www.thewildfig.co.za
Other Contact: +27 (0)21 448 0507

Restaurant Name: Mama Afrika

Good place to go to experience African food
Sometimes they have live music


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Theme: Local
Comparison: more expensive than average

Phone: +27 (0)21 424 8634
Address: 178 Long street, Cape Town

Restaurant Name: Panchos

Fancy eating good mexican food in a vibey restaurant for a reasonable price then look no further. Pancho's is in the heart of Observatory, a fairly arty suburb where musicians showcase their talent. Margaritas are served in large jugs & are seriously good.

Do bear in mind this restaurant is always busy & if you don't book then you will have to wait sometime for a table. There is a smoking area as well as an upstairs - plenty of atmosphere & tequila to go around. I believe you can order takeaways & also doggy bag your leftovers as the portions are fairly large.

Sadly on my last visit we were not able to get a table so therefore the lack of picture. They open evenings from 5.30 to late.

Favorite Dish: Typical mexican

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Theme: Mexican
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: +27 (021) 447 4854
Address: 127 Lower Main Rd, Observatory

Restaurant Name: Diva's

The most fabulous pizza you've ever tasted & they are rather large.
I had to visit Divas again on my last visit & again was not dissapointed, I ordered a pizza with bacon, feta, avocado and pepperdews (a south african sweet bell pepper pickled) Cheryl enjoyed a thai green curry chicken pizza with chilli. Both pizza's were R50 and again huge the house wine is reasonable per glass


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Theme: Italian
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: +27 (0)21 448 0282
Address: 88 Lower main road, Observatory

Restaurant Name: Touch of Madness

This old victorian house has been converted into a very a very happening bar as well as rooms to mellow out in as well as a dining area.

There are a mixture of couches and antique chairs in the rooms, with a fireplace for chilly evenings. The bar staff are extremely helpful being a bit on the flamboyant side but then the place is aptly named a touch of madness.

I enjoyed their homemade beef burger with separate side sauces whilst my friend had the Chicken fillet, both were very generous portions with delicious fat cut chips. We then moved on into the more intimate sitting room to indulge in Kaluha Don Pedro's. The bill came to R176 before tip incl wine.

One of the sitting rooms are designated as smoking.


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Theme: Other
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: +27 (0)21 448 2266
Address: 12 Nuttall Road, Observatory
Directions: Around the back of the main road opposite secure parking area

Restaurant Name: Quay Four

Outside eating area right on the waterfront.
Have the seagulls staring hungrily at your steak & chips.
Food is fairly dominated around fish but you can get burgers & steak here.

A bit more pricey but then this is the waterfront, there is a posh restuarant upstairs.


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Theme: Other
Comparison: more expensive than average

Phone: +27 (021) 419 2008
Address: V&A Waterfront

Restaurant Name: Dunes Restuarant

A good variety of food and cocktails are offered here with tables in the full sunlight, under shade or inside. Do be aware that service here tends to be rather slow. Prices range btw R45 - R75 on average for a main meal

The cocktails are huge so be careful how many you have if you are designated driver. Good place for sundowners or candlelit dinners.

Backs onto Hout bay beach & sometimes have concerts here.


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Theme: Other
Comparison: about average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Phone: +27 (0)21 790 1876
Address: 1 Beach Road, Hout Bay Beach
Website: http://www.dining-out.co.za/member_details.asp?MemberID=773

Restaurant Name: Deez

This place is well hidden & operates on word of mouth. The ambience is fabulous its no bigger then a converted garage and then has a small outside area.

Tequila bottles adorn the walls & the times I have been the tequila bill always comes to more then the meal ;-)

Superb food

Favorite Dish: Its all tasty

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Theme: Mexican
Comparison: about average

Address: The passageway, Hout Bay
Directions: By a wrecked half a ship as you come into the first parking area for complex, there is an art gallery & a gate to walk through

Restaurant Name: Suikerbossie

This restuarant / tea room offers spectacular views of the beaches of Llundadno & Hout Bay nestled in the mountains.

People often hold weddings here its so picturesque


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Theme: Other
Comparison: about average

Phone: +27 (0)21 790 4450
Address: Victoria Rd, above
Website: www.suikerbossie.co.za

Restaurant Name: Barnyard Farmstall

The farmstall do a great breakfast made over a wood burning fire.

The barnyard have goats & ducks in an enclosed area as well as a pig. There are rabbits and chickens loose.

They serve teas & lunches here as well as homemade farmstyle items.


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Theme: Other
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Phone: (021) 712-6934
Address: Steenberg Road, Tokai
Directions: (at the bottom of Ou Kaapseweg between Steenberg Estate and the end of the M3)