A bakery famous for their croissants, coffee and the ever popular doughssant, their interpretation of the cronut.
This new addition to Cape Town serves world class coffee and pastries to match. Open from 8am to 9pm, they serve breakfast lunch and dinner and feature a microbrewery in upmarket Sea Point.
More than just a farmers' market, Peregrine's restaurant serves delicious farm-style food and traditional coffee. Tip: Make use of their outdoor seating for a relaxing morning/afternoon in the country
Plaashuis (farmhouse) style food served in a rustic but modern restaurant. Their fresh breads are heavenly!
This restaurant, located on a wine estate, boasts spectacular views of the Stellenbosch mountains, surrounding vineyards and farm dam. Tip: take a tour of their wine cellar below the restaurant.
Located in the historic Bo-Kaap, Harvest serves nutritious, beautifully decorated freshly made food. The Buddha Bowl is my favourite!
One of Cape Town's favourite breakfast and lunch spots. Located just off the trendy Bree street with ample parking. Food is awesome, great vibe and centrally located.
A New York style deli serving the best bagels. Tip: Go early, the restaurant fills up quick.
This upmarket, farm stall type restaurant is located in the beautiful area of Constantia. The views are impeccable and the dishes are divine. Chardonnay is one of the top 10 restaurants in Constantia.
Initially a fresh produce market, Food Lover's expanded and added on a restaurant serving various dishes including pizza and a bakery. During the week this is the ultimate lunch spot.
Artisan bakery located in the hip Kloof street, serving breakfast, light meals, coffee and cakes. Balcony seating is preferred for a view of the busy street.
Located in the heart of the historic Company's Garden; this restaurant serves breakfast and lunch under the trees. You might get a visit from the local squirrels!
The vegan revolution has taken Cape Town by force. This must be one of Cape Town's sexiest foodie spots in the the heart of artistic Woodstock.
This contemporary decorated cafe in Longstreet offers breakfast lunch and fresh cakes. Their carrot cake is heavenly!
This vegan, vegetarian and organic restaurant serves plant-based food, cold-pressed juices, organic coffees and nutritional treats. Not much seating available, however, takeaway options are.
One of Cape Town's most sought after restaurants, overlooking the Waterfront harbour. Tip: book a seat at the window for clear views of the yachts moving around in the harbour.
Recognised as one of the top 60 restaurants in the world, this eclectic eatery is a must for seafood lovers. From here, take a stroll down Greenpoint's nightlife.
Imagine you are in Turkey. This restaurant has an authentic Turkish flair. Make use of the terrace seating and indulge in their mezze.
Allows for unparalleled views of Table Mountain, Signal Hill and Table Bay from one of the highest and most glamorous restaurants in Cape Town. Located in the Silo District of the V&A Waterfront.
This trendy seafood eatery inside the V&A Waterfront is always packed. Make a reservation in advance to avoid disappointment!
Awesome vibe, great tapas and cocktails, and located in the hip and trendy Bree Street. This restaurant fills up from sunset on. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating areas.
Great location with an incredible view of Camps Bay beach. This tapas restaurant serves the best cocktails in Cape Town! This could be the perfect spot to watch the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean.
Upmarket seafood restaurant in Cape Town overlooking the harbour. For the best views, opt for the seating area upstairs.
Seelan is an Italian, Mediterranean & French inspired restaurant located in the restaurant strip at the V&A Waterfront, overlooking the harbour.
The view from Umi is the perfect spot to relax over a late afternoon cocktail. Watch the sunset whilst indulging in their sushi options.
Adjacent to the beach, Mariner's Wharf is a local favourite, serving old school fish & chips. Tip: Take a walk on the pier and you might get the chance to take a selfie with a real seal.
The menu features gourmet burgers, lobster rolls and other local favourites. Be sure to try the cocktails!
Immerse yourself in the exotic and elegant atmosphere of Signal Hill Terrace. Try an authentic Arabic shisha pipe, or indulge in their extensive Musgrave Gin offerings surrounding the pool.
The outside deck has an impressive full view of Table Mountain from across the bay. You might even see dolphins in the water below. My favourite pizza is the Surf & Turf.
African restaurant located on the beachfront of Big Bay. To fit in with its African theme, visitors are given the option to receive an African art face painting. Great view of the beach!
Located on the iconic Kloof street strip with great views of Table Mountain. Relax under the umbrellas on the porch and give their Eggs Benedict a go!
Ranked 7th worldwide for the best restaurant in the world! Delicious fusion of flavours in the heart of the Constantia wine valley. Tip: Booking weeks in advance is required.
Contemporary restaurant from an award winning chef. Delicious food, great atmosphere and within walking distance of all major hotels in the city centre.
For the meat lovers! This restaurant is known for its high quality meats. The restaurant has a great vibe and located in the city centre.
Ranked 29th Best Restaurant in the world! Located in the artistic Old Biscuit Mill, Woodstock. Prepare to be mesmerised by the decor, flavours and attention to detail. Tip: Book weeks in advance.
Award winning restaurant that focuses on five flavour profiles (salty, sour, bitter, sweet, and umami). The fish tacos are my favourite!
This stylish upmarket dinner-dance restaurant has been entertaining its guests for years. Discover delicious options on their menu while watching a live stage performance.
Great location overlooking the harbour, serving the best steaks and seafood. Vegetarian options also available.
Award winning, fine-dining restaurant offering lunch and dinner. They have a large selection of quality wines to choose from.
This Victorian house was transformed into one of Cape Town's most sought after restaurants and a favourite amongst international celebrities. Opt for a table in their dreamy garden.
Enjoy a sunset meal overlooking the Atlantic Ocean during the late afternoon for the most breathtaking sunsets Cape Town has to offer.
Enjoy seafood paired with your choice of wine from their cellar with a view of Lions Head.
One of Cape Town's oldest theatres located in District Six, presents local and international stage productions. The lobby offers a full stocked bar so mingle with friends before and after the shows.
This wine garden type setting offers a relaxed dining experience in the heart of the Central Business District.
Located in the majestic Constantia area of Cape Town, Foxcroft offers a sensory overload. Tip: The Korean fried chicken is a favourite on the menu.
Dine like African royalty while enjoying live entertainment. Make sure you come hungry as Gold's menu does not disappoint.
This is one of the oldest restaurants in the V&A Waterfront and the closest you will get to dining on the water with a live entertainment lineup.
Party up in the air. Situated on the 31st floor of the ABSA tower, the VIP club has 180 degrees views of the Mother City.
A quirky pub/restaurant serving South African favourites like taxi wings, sosaties, curries, boerewors burgers and the best cocktails. Balcony seats available overlooking Loop Street.
Classic lounge and boutique bar with Instagram-ready colourful cocktails and tapas! Bring your dance shoes as the party only ends at 4am.
A cafe with a full beach view of Campsbay. Imagine Miami, but better! Sunsets from Caprice should be on your bucket list.
Sit on the edge of the water overlooking the Atlantic while sipping on cocktails in a luxury restaurant lounge.
Upmarket beach party restaurant and club, featuring top local artists on Sundays. Dance in the sand or lounge at the pool. No caps, flip flops and shorts allowed during the night.
If you travel the world looking for the best coffee, look no further. Truth Coffee Roasting was voted the best coffee shop in the world and famed for their “Steampunk inspired” artisan coffee shop.
Take a tour of the coffee roasting process and experience pure coffee with various filtering options in upmarket Greenpoint. Also serves breakfast.
Cape Town's coffee revolution is in full swing. Bootlegger is one of the favourites in the local coffee scene.
A bakery famous for their croissants, coffee and the ever popular doughssant, their interpretation of the cronut.
This local chocolatier and cafe serves the best cakes and locally produced chocolate.
You have not been to Cape Town if you haven't popped in at Charly's. Their cake creations are out of this world!
This upmarket colourful cafe sells the best macaroons in Cape Town! Open for breakfast from 9am.
Specialising in coffee, the aim is to appreciate the art of enjoying a fresh brew with friends.
Aimed at the motorcycle enthusiast who enjoys craft beer, aged cocktails and live music.
One of South Africa's most visited destinations offering everything from dining to shopping & live entertainment. The Cape Town wheel boasts breathtaking views of the harbour and Table Mountain.
Go and experience Cape Town's largest shopping mall with over 400 stores and a game centre for children.
A shopping mall dedicated to fashion, entertainment and a range of restaurants.
A convenient shopping centre located close to Strand beach, offering restaurants, bakeries, clothing stores and a Sterk-Kinekor cinema.
One of the most stylish shopping centres in Cape Town located in the trendy and affluent area of Greenpoint. Tip: The open air top level offers various relaxing cafes and restaurants.
This Claremont-based shopping mall is home to some of the most elite South African and local stores.
This African arts and crafts market is located in the heart of the city centre. Easily accessible by foot and surrounded by cafes and restaurants.
See what Cape Town's Farmers has to offer. The market has an abundance of fresh, locally grown produce and food stalls set against the backdrop of the V&A Waterfront. Note: Only open on Saturdays.
Thinking of buying diamonds? Look no further. The Diamond Works is Cape Town's premier diamond jewellery shop. Ask your hotel concierge to arrange a transfer to the store.
Take a diamond tour or just browse through the various handmade pieces of jewellery. Loose gemstones and diamonds are also available to purchase.
This trendy market is located in the artistic area of Woodstock. Visit the market on Saturday mornings for an array of fresh farm-to-table food stalls and other African textiles.
Treat yourself to a relaxing massage, coupled with a session in the spa's Rasul chamber and floatation pool. The spa boasts a floating glass infinity pool and restaurant.
This is not your ordinary market. The Bay Harbour Market is one of Cape Town's hot spots on the weekends and features live entertainment, food stalls, crafts and a bar area.
Located in Sea Point, Mojo market is a new trendy market offering live music while visitors browse through the rows of food stalls, memorabilia shops and bar. Open from early till late at night.
The cableway allows visitors to access the top of Table Mountain as well as a 360 degree view of the coastline. Tip: Book in advance or visit the mountain early, queues can get very long.
Take a short boat ride from the V&A Waterfront to Robben Island. Visit the prison where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for 18 years as well as other historic monuments on the island.
Nestled at the foot of Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch is one of the world's most admired botanical gardens. Tip: Take a walk on the "boomslang" wooden walkway for even better views of the gardens.
Visit the most southwestern tip of Africa at Cape Point. This pristine nature reserve includes a funicular tram to the top of the mountain, white sandy beach and plenty of history.
One of Cape Town's finest beaches and known for its natural rock swimming pool and views of the Twelve Apostles mountains. The strip includes laid back cocktail bars and upmarket restaurants.
The winery is home to various restaurants as well as a gin distillery, chocolatier, coffee shop, glass blowing studio, vast green lawns and old oak trees, making it the perfect day out for the family.
Ever wanted to pick your own strawberries? Now is your chance. Visit the farm for picking as well as a farmers market that's open on weekends.
Besides being one of Cape Town's most visited beaches, Boulders is home to a colony of African penguins.
A wine farm with rows of fruit and vegetable orchards, a restaurant located in a greenhouse, a luxury spa surrounded by greenery and award winning wines, all organic.
Discover the vineyards of Franschhoek by tram. You can visit the historic and picturesque wine valley with a luxury hop-on hop-off service.
It's the largest museum in the world showcasing the art of Africa. Located in the Waterfront's trendy Silo District, the museum is housed in the renovated granary silos of Cape Town harbour.
The museum is dedicated to the historic District Six area of Cape Town and houses a vast collection of historic materials relating to this demolished area of Cape Town.
This wine estate is the perfect setting for a lunch with family and friends. Enjoy the panoramic views of Table Mountain from the restaurant while sipping on one of South Africa's award winning wines.
This is where it all began. South Africa's oldest wine estate located in leafy Constantia with rolling hills of vineyards.
This 17th century fort is located in the city centre and welcomes tourists for daily tours and exhibitions.
Experience an adrenalin rush at Africa's highest and longest zip line tour that overlooks Cape Town.
The best way to discover Cape Town. The hop-on hop-off scenic route bus line stops at all the major attractions across the peninsula.
Explore the coastline in search of whales, sharks, seals and dolphins and other marine life.
Don't just go for an hour, make a day of it. Activities include gambling (for adults) and an array of fun for the kids, which includes a cinema, restaurants and even an ice skating rink.
Fun comes in various forms, one of these is the thrilling downhill toboggan track.
Spier offers much more than wine tasting and sales. Order a picnic basket and relax next to the farm dam; take a tour of the vineyards on a Segway, experience eagle encounters and great food.
Meet Zsa Zsa, Savannah, Shan and the rest of these majestic cats at the outreach centre. Take the family for a tour and end the day at Strand beach.
Fancy a swim with a great white shark? I suggest the safer option - Shark cage diving!
Looking for an adrenalin rush? Take a leap from Signal Hill and discover the breathtaking view of the Atlantic seaboard and land on Sea Point promenade. Note: Action camera is highly recommended.
Tour the vineyards and organic orchards of Spier Wine Estate in Stellenbosch on a Segway. Note: training and safety equipment is provided.
A laid back cruise throughout the V&A Waterfront channel is an alternative to the City Sightseeing bus.
Probably one of the best sky bars in the city. Views include Signal Hill, Table Mountain and Table Bay.
Overlook the waters of Tyger Falls while sipping on a craft beer or cocktail. Great vibe and good food!
Set within a garden nursery, Bamboo serves breakfast and lunch in a garden-type setting. The chicken & seasonal fruit sandwich is my personal favourite. The nursery also has a play park, Bugz.
The best burgers in town! Tip: Try the trio of sliders. Their wine offering is also quite impressive.
Looking for a bargain? Located opposite of Canal Walk shopping centre, this complex has something for everyone.
The name says it all. The Louis Vuitton boutique in the V&A Waterfront is every bit as impressive as found in Paris.
Take a piece of your African experience home with you. Out of Africa is your one-stop gift shop for everything African!
The famous lookout point on Chapman's Drive overlooking Houtbay. Tip: Stop over at the Bay Harbour Market for arts and crafts, live music and good food.
This gastropub has become a favourite amongst the locals. Great outdoor seating with a cheerful vibe, all hours of the day.
Set on Kalk Bay beach with its own tidal pool. Seating includes a cosy indoor area as well as a wooden deck that overlooks False Bay. Tip: They serve excellent cocktails.
Ditch a night out on the town and head down to the Grand Africa beach cafe. Imagine a beach party vibe with Moët champagne, fresh seafood and DJs on the decks.
If you're looking for a relaxing day out in nature, look no further. Bosjes is a farm located in the heart of the Boland, with a farm kitchen, tea garden and their Instagram ready "floating chapel".
A trendy bistro coffee shop in the CBD (central business district) with bespoke decor and serving delicious Deluxe coffee.
Fantastic cocktails, mezze platters and buzzing atmosphere. Pornstar Martini for the win. No hats or flip flops allowed.
