Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
One of Cape Town's most popular restaurants. Book before you get here! 021 447 0804
312 locals recommend
The Pot Luck Club
373-375 Albert RdOne of Cape Town's most popular restaurants. Book before you get here! 021 447 0804
My favourite wine farm. Absolutely beautiful and a wonderful way to spend Sunday lunch. Restaurant bookings: (021) 855 3218 (9am - 5pm) Monday to Friday
50 locals recommend
Cavalli Estate
Strand RoadMy favourite wine farm. Absolutely beautiful and a wonderful way to spend Sunday lunch. Restaurant bookings: (021) 855 3218 (9am - 5pm) Monday to Friday
NV-80
76 Regent RoadGreat restaurant in walking distance
021 439 7112/4
Don Armando
20 Cobern StGreat steaks! 021 4181462
Trendy Cape Town spot - especially on Thursdays and Fridays. After dinner party if you're up to it.
021 434 1525
143 locals recommend
The Duchess of Wisbeach
321 Wisbeach RdTrendy Cape Town spot - especially on Thursdays and Fridays. After dinner party if you're up to it.
021 434 1525
Great restaurant right on the beach. Best pizzas in town!
021 425 0551
275 locals recommend
Grand Africa Café & Beach
Granger Bay BoulevardGreat restaurant right on the beach. Best pizzas in town!
021 425 0551
One of my favourite restaurants - good Italian food.
021 421 0071
173 locals recommend
Il Leone Mastrantonio
22 Cobern StOne of my favourite restaurants - good Italian food.
021 421 0071
One of Cape Town's oldest and most popular restaurants. Airy, contemporary space with carved wooden chairs and ocean-view terrace, for classic Italian food.
Address: Old Mutual Building, Beach Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005
Phone: 021 439 9538
240 locals recommend
La Perla
281 Beach RdOne of Cape Town's oldest and most popular restaurants. Airy, contemporary space with carved wooden chairs and ocean-view terrace, for classic Italian food.
Address: Old Mutual Building, Beach Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005
Phone: 021 439 9538
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 dining world ever since. It's about 30 minutes away, but well worth the trip. Wonderful for a lazy Sunday lunch.
111 locals recommend
Bistro Sixteen82
Steenberg RoadNamed 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 dining world ever since. It's about 30 minutes away, but well worth the trip. Wonderful for a lazy Sunday lunch.
Bree Street has overtaken Camps Bay, Long Street and even Kloof Street as Cape Town’s coolest strip – when it comes to eating opportunities, anyway. There’s still a lot of construction happening, but through the dust and rubble rise gorgeous new spaces and cooking smells, so it keeps things exciting. This vibrant road that’s both wide and long offers numerous options – all excellent – for coffee, burgers, sandwiches and sundowners. Not to mention the dedicated bars for gin, bacon and cheese. Take a walk with us up Bree Street to see Cape Town’s hottest restaurant talent.
207 locals recommend
Bree Street
Bree StreetBree Street has overtaken Camps Bay, Long Street and even Kloof Street as Cape Town’s coolest strip – when it comes to eating opportunities, anyway. There’s still a lot of construction happening, but through the dust and rubble rise gorgeous new spaces and cooking smells, so it keeps things exciting. This vibrant road that’s both wide and long offers numerous options – all excellent – for coffee, burgers, sandwiches and sundowners. Not to mention the dedicated bars for gin, bacon and cheese. Take a walk with us up Bree Street to see Cape Town’s hottest restaurant talent.
WINE ON THE ROCKS AT KALK BAY
Phone: 021 788 7162
Kalk Bay
might be one of the most southerly and smallest of Cape Town’s suburbs, but don’t overlook it. Head here for drinks at The Polana in the Harbour House complex. The setting, right on the rocks, is spectacular. In the summer you can nestle on battered couches and cushions by the open windows while a fire burns cheerily as the waves crash in winter. Local wines feature heavily on the drinks list and there’s sometimes live music and dancing.
13 locals recommend
Polana
WINE ON THE ROCKS AT KALK BAY
Phone: 021 788 7162
Kalk Bay
might be one of the most southerly and smallest of Cape Town’s suburbs, but don’t overlook it. Head here for drinks at The Polana in the Harbour House complex. The setting, right on the rocks, is spectacular. In the summer you can nestle on battered couches and cushions by the open windows while a fire burns cheerily as the waves crash in winter. Local wines feature heavily on the drinks list and there’s sometimes live music and dancing.
True to bistro style, La Boheme is cosy and welcoming, serving gourmet yet hearty meals at a reasonable price. Boasting an impressive wine selection, of which over sixty are available by the glass, La Boheme is the only wine bar in the Sea Point area. The chefs, imaginative and experienced, take full advantage of the freshest ingredients available. As a result, you may find that last night’s menu has changed somewhat to what is on offer today.
128 locals recommend
La Boheme
341 Main RdTrue to bistro style, La Boheme is cosy and welcoming, serving gourmet yet hearty meals at a reasonable price. Boasting an impressive wine selection, of which over sixty are available by the glass, La Boheme is the only wine bar in the Sea Point area. The chefs, imaginative and experienced, take full advantage of the freshest ingredients available. As a result, you may find that last night’s menu has changed somewhat to what is on offer today.
When you're at the V&A Waterfront, pop in to Willoughby's for the best sushi in Cape Town.
289 locals recommend
Willoughby & Co
19 Dock RdWhen you're at the V&A Waterfront, pop in to Willoughby's for the best sushi in Cape Town.
Chapman’s Peak Restaurant is sought after by both visitors and locals. For over 25 years this internationally acclaimed restaurant has served mouth-watering seafood dishes including West Coast Lobster (crayfish), Prawns, Fresh Line fish and Portuguese Sardines.
My favourite dish is the calamari/steak combo.
143 locals recommend
Chapmans Peak Hotel
2 Chapmans Peak DrChapman’s Peak Restaurant is sought after by both visitors and locals. For over 25 years this internationally acclaimed restaurant has served mouth-watering seafood dishes including West Coast Lobster (crayfish), Prawns, Fresh Line fish and Portuguese Sardines.
My favourite dish is the calamari/steak combo.
Sightseeing
For the most spectacular view, this is a must. Take the cable car or, if you're feeling energetic, take one of the beautiful walks up.
1249 locals recommend
Table Mountain Hike
5821 Tafelberg RoadFor the most spectacular view, this is a must. Take the cable car or, if you're feeling energetic, take one of the beautiful walks up.
Take a drive to Franschhoek for a day. Lots of wine farms on the way and a quaint little town with wonderful restaurants which is a delight to explore.
317 locals recommend
Franschhoek
Take a drive to Franschhoek for a day. Lots of wine farms on the way and a quaint little town with wonderful restaurants which is a delight to explore.
Boulders Beach is a popular tourist destination because of it's famous penguin population. It's a sheltered beach made up of inlets between granite boulders, from which the name originated. It is located in the Cape Peninsula, near Simon's Town towards Cape Point.
562 locals recommend
Boulders Beach
Kleintuin RoadBoulders Beach is a popular tourist destination because of it's famous penguin population. It's a sheltered beach made up of inlets between granite boulders, from which the name originated. It is located in the Cape Peninsula, near Simon's Town towards Cape Point.
Chapman's Peak Drive in Cape Town, which takes motorists on a 9km winding route from Hout Bay to Noordhoek, is widely regarded as one of the most scenic stretches of road anywhere in the world. Take a drive and see what all the fuss is about.
69 locals recommend
Chapmans Peak Drive
Chapmans Peak DriveChapman's Peak Drive in Cape Town, which takes motorists on a 9km winding route from Hout Bay to Noordhoek, is widely regarded as one of the most scenic stretches of road anywhere in the world. Take a drive and see what all the fuss is about.
Take a tour to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of the 27 years he served behind bars before the fall of apartheid.
395 locals recommend
Robben Island
Take a tour to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of the 27 years he served behind bars before the fall of apartheid.
Parks & Nature
Cape Point is a must see while you're in Cape Town. It's about an hours drive from Cape Town, but absolutely worth it! You can go on an organised tour or do your own thing.
859 locals recommend
Cape Point
Cape Point is a must see while you're in Cape Town. It's about an hours drive from Cape Town, but absolutely worth it! You can go on an organised tour or do your own thing.
Shopping
Sea Point Spar
94 Regent RdClose to home in the same centre as Woolworths
Close to my house and has all the basics - good quality fresh fruit and veggies.
123 locals recommend
Woolworths Piazza St John
Close to my house and has all the basics - good quality fresh fruit and veggies.
You will find everything you need at this popular shopping mall 10 minutes away, but be prepared for crowds.
1951 locals recommend
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdYou will find everything you need at this popular shopping mall 10 minutes away, but be prepared for crowds.
Everything Else
Mediclinic Cape Town
21 Hof StGood hospital for any emercency
Clifton
We are just a walk away from Clifton's wind free beaches
We are close to Camps Bay's beautiful beach and great restaurants.
394 locals recommend
Camps Bay Beach
We are close to Camps Bay's beautiful beach and great restaurants.
Vibrant with lots to do - restaurants, bars, clubs and much more. Visit Long Street (but beware of pick pockets), Bree Street for trendy restaurants. 10 minutes away.
81 locals recommend
Cape Town City Centre
Vibrant with lots to do - restaurants, bars, clubs and much more. Visit Long Street (but beware of pick pockets), Bree Street for trendy restaurants. 10 minutes away.
A Saturday morning must! Lots of fantastic food stalls and more.
Go to http://www.mothercityliving.co.za/cape-town-city-guide/markets/ for more Cape Town markets.
619 locals recommend
The Old Biscuit Mill
375 Albert RdA Saturday morning must! Lots of fantastic food stalls and more.
Go to http://www.mothercityliving.co.za/cape-town-city-guide/markets/ for more Cape Town markets.
Sea Point Medical Centre (Pty) LTD
11 Kloof RdDoctors, dentists and more
Getting Around
MyCiti is a bus service with a stop 300m from my house. You need a card to use this service. Let me know before you arrive if you would like me to get you one. Its' a pre-paid service and R100 should get you around.
69 locals recommend
MyCiti Bus Century City Terminus
MyCiti is a bus service with a stop 300m from my house. You need a card to use this service. Let me know before you arrive if you would like me to get you one. Its' a pre-paid service and R100 should get you around.
Entertainment & Activities
Go to http://www.whatsonincapetown.com/ to see what's happening while you're in Cape Town
171 locals recommend
Cape Town
Go to http://www.whatsonincapetown.com/ to see what's happening while you're in Cape Town
Quicket
186 Loop StreetFind something you would love to do on http://www.quicket.co.za/events/
FIRST THURSDAYS
http://www.first-thursdays.co.za/cpt-highlights/
A public event and free to attend. Art galleries and cultural events around Cape Town's central city stay open until 9pm or later on the first Thursday of every month, allowing anyone to explore the city on foot and experience the cultural wealth this city has to offer. There is no tour, schedule, or guided walk; that is up to you.
11 locals recommend
Cape Town Station
FIRST THURSDAYS
http://www.first-thursdays.co.za/cpt-highlights/
A public event and free to attend. Art galleries and cultural events around Cape Town's central city stay open until 9pm or later on the first Thursday of every month, allowing anyone to explore the city on foot and experience the cultural wealth this city has to offer. There is no tour, schedule, or guided walk; that is up to you.
Operating from the quaint seaside town of Gansbaai – located approximately two-hours from Cape Town and best known as the ‘great white shark capital of the world’ – divers can arrange to be picked up in the Mother City or can meet the diving operator at Kleinbaai harbour in Gansbaai. Whether you opt to drive yourself or be picked up by WSDC for the great Gansbaai-trek, the day starts at the crack of dawn – prime time for shark viewing.
For more information about White Shark Diving Company’s trips and tours, call +27 (0) 82 55 6858 or email info@sharkcagediving.co.za.
14 locals recommend
Shark Diving
Operating from the quaint seaside town of Gansbaai – located approximately two-hours from Cape Town and best known as the ‘great white shark capital of the world’ – divers can arrange to be picked up in the Mother City or can meet the diving operator at Kleinbaai harbour in Gansbaai. Whether you opt to drive yourself or be picked up by WSDC for the great Gansbaai-trek, the day starts at the crack of dawn – prime time for shark viewing.
For more information about White Shark Diving Company’s trips and tours, call +27 (0) 82 55 6858 or email info@sharkcagediving.co.za.
CapeTownMagazine.com
1 Sand Hill Roadcheck out lots more to do on http://www.capetownmagazine.com
http://www.paraglide.co.za/
+27768922283 or +27829637729
info@paraglide.co.za
106 locals recommend
Parapax Tandem Paragliding - Cape Town
Signal Hill Roadhttp://www.paraglide.co.za/
+27768922283 or +27829637729
info@paraglide.co.za
If gambling is your thing, this is the place to go!
113 locals recommend
GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World
1 Jakes Gerwel DrIf gambling is your thing, this is the place to go!