Eating out in Cape Town is a pleasure! There are places to suit everyone’s taste and budget. With both the sea and rich farmlands on hand you can be assured to find fresh and top-quality ingredients wherever you eat.

Eat Out website has a searchable database of restaurants (most reviewed) and is the place to look for the latest dining news. 

Below is the list of Cape Town Expat favourite eateries:

TOP 5 Money No Object 

1. La Colombe, Constantia Uitsig Wine Estate, 021 794 2390

2. Ginja, 121 Castle St, 021 426 2368

3. Tokara, Tokara Winery, Helshoogte Pass, 021 808 5959

4. Showroom, cnr Chiappini and Hospital St., Green Point, 021 421 4682

5. Haiku, 33 Church St., 021 424 7000

TOP 5 Mid-Budget

1. Food Barn, Noordhoek Farm Village, 021 789 1390

2. Olympia Cafe, 134 Main Road, Kalk Bay, 021 788 6396

3. Tank Restaurant & Sushi Bar, 72 Waterkant St, Green Point, 021 419 0007 

4. Manna Epicure, 151 Kloof St, Gardens 021 426 2413 

5. Balducci's, V&A Waterfront, 021 421 6002

Top 5 Cheap & Cheerful

1. Bacini, 177 Kloof St., Gardens. Tel 021 423 6668 - Best authentic Italian pizza in Cape Town!

2. Kawai, countrywide - Best health food

3. Knead, Wembley Sq., Gardens. 021 462 4183 

4. Liquorice & Lime, 162 Kloof St., Gardens, 021 423 6921 

5. Tavern at Quay 4, V&A Waterfront, 021 419 2008 

TOP 5 Street Cafes and Delis

1. Origin,  28 Hudson St, de Waterkant, Tel. 021 421 1000 -  best coffee in Cape Town! 

2. Melissa's  - best deli/coffee shop

3. Orchid Cafe, 23 Wolfe St., Wynberg, 021 761 1000

4. Vida E Cafe 

5. Cafe Neo, 129 Beach Rd, Mouille Point, 021 433 0849

Last updated September 26, 2008