The 40 best restaurants in Cape Town
Africa's restaurant capital is a hotpot of global influences and local culinary culture, whisked together with the finest local produce.
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Take a bite out of Africa's culinary capital, with Time Out's expert pick of the best Cape Town restaurants, bars, cafés and more!
The 10 best plates at Time Out Market Cape Town
12 kitchens. Four bars. A world of proudly Capetonian flavour. But if you're not sure where to start at Time Out Market Cape Town, we're here to help...
Cape Town’s 11 best restaurants for vegetarians
Plant-based and planet-friendly... Cape Town is filled with vegetarian eateries that celebrate healthy eating while packing a flavour-punch.
The 20 best restaurants in the Cape Winelands
The Cape Winelands is a hotbed of culinary energy right now, so we've updated and expanded our list of the best places to dine amid the vines.
The 11 best steakhouses in Cape Town
Got a hankering for a flame-grilled prime cut? Whether you're a rump aficionado or a rib-eye fan, these are the best steakhouses in Cape Town...
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The 18 Best Restaurants on Bree St.
Not sure where to eat on Cape Town’s gourmet boulevard? Here’s Time Out's pick of the very best that Bree Street has to offer.
The 12 best Italian restaurants in Cape Town
From seasonal seafood to pasta plates that’ll warm the soul, discover the best Italian restaurants Cape Town has to offer.
The 18 best burgers in Cape Town
From juicy meat-feasts and free-range fowl to earth-friendly vegan options, you'll have no beef with this list of the Mother City's best burgers.
The 20 best sushi restaurants in Cape Town
From classic sashimi to creative Capetonian variations, these are the finest sushi spots in the Mother City
The 11 best fish and chips in Cape Town
Looking for a taste of the ocean? Look no further, with our authoritative list of Cape Town’s finest fish and chip shops
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One of the world's best coffee shops is right here in Cape Town
With a focus on sustainability and single-origin beans, this Cape Town roaster and café is ranked #11 in the world!
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Cape eatery earns coveted 50 Best listing!
As if you needed another reason to visit Nic Charalambous' charming inner-city space...
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Local chefs shine at Luxe Restaurant Awards
Cape Town has once again cemented its reputation as the country’s culinary capital.
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AJABU Cocktail and Spirits Festival headed for Cape Town
Africa’s leading Pan African bi-annual cocktail and spirits festival is back.
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Cape Town's best nominated for SA Restaurant Awards
The South Africa Restaurant Awards (SARA) will take place in April, with some top Cape Town spots nominated.
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Farro is coming to Cape Town!
Alex and Eloise Windebank will bring their wildly popular Overberg eatery to the V&A Waterfront … for two nights only.
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‘Surf & Turf’ reinvented at SEEBAMBOES
There’s a new restaurant concept coming to Cape Town, riffing on a classic combo that often gets a bad rap.
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SA chef wins big at Michelin Awards!
Former Cape Town chef Ash Valenzuela-Heeger has won the Michelin Guide’s Young Chef Award for 2025!
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Something Rare just happened in the Winelands
I had the privilege of attending the Rare Tour at Vuur restaurant in Stellenbosch - a night filled with fire, wine and a collaboration of meaty proportions.
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Fancy a hike near Cape Town that includes wine?
If you love hiking, eating good food and sampling tasty wine, then this new guided hiking trail is the adventure for you.