Africa's restaurant capital is a hotpot of global influences and local culinary culture, whisked together with the finest local produce.
Food & Drink
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 12 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...
The 15 best rooftop bars in Cape Town
Soak up the sunset and dive into Cape Town's cocktail culture at the city's best rooftop bars. Some even boast plunge pools to take the edge off the summer...
The 20 best cafés and coffee shops in Cape Town
From stylish salons to geeked-out roasteries, these coffee shops are your best bet for a mighty fine macchiato in the Mother City.
The 12 best bars in Cape Town
Whether you’re after a meticulously mixed martini or a cold brew with a Table Mountain view, Cape Town has the bar for you
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The 15 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.
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 15 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 10 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 14 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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From 94th in 2023, La Colombe has shot up the list this year!
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FYN wins big on World’s 50 Best list
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A seafood feast at GALJOEN
GALJOEN is firing up local foodies by championing seafood with a deep sense of place. And their winter menu...
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Discover quirky, colourful choco-holic indulgence at Rapt
From the creator of TRUTH. Coffee Roasting comes a Technicolour candy store experience that takes cocoa,...
Cape Town named one of world's best cities for coffee
An influential US magazine has put the Mother City in the spotlight for its vibrant café culture... and these...
Boschendal unwraps new Werf Food Garden
Treat yourself to a tasty wander through this planet-friendly pantry on one of the Cape's oldest wine estates
Where to find Crookies in Cape Town
These three Mother City bakeries are serving up the world’s latest TikTok-inspired pastry sensation...
Chefs Warehouse & Canteen is coming back to Cape Town
Hankering for the ‘global tapas’ that made Chefs Warehouse so popular? Liam Tomlin and David Schneider are...