Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
Cape Town has lots of great restaurants, and we have some lovely ones in the "far south" of the Cape peninsula.
Renowned French chef Frank creates delicious food and wine pairings in a lovely setting
132 locals recommend
The Foodbarn Restaurant
Village LaneRenowned French chef Frank creates delicious food and wine pairings in a lovely setting
Stunning views, good food - fab for families, due to the "Faraway Tree" with a long slide, great swing and a unique jungle gym. Cafe and shopping on site.
48 locals recommend
Blue Water Cafe
Kommetjie RoadStunning views, good food - fab for families, due to the "Faraway Tree" with a long slide, great swing and a unique jungle gym. Cafe and shopping on site.
Nice village atmosphere, good breakfasts and daily burgers, steak, and stir-fry.
Service is slow, so don't go in a hurry.
41 locals recommend
The Green Room
12 Huskisson WayNice village atmosphere, good breakfasts and daily burgers, steak, and stir-fry.
Service is slow, so don't go in a hurry.
Village atmosphere, convenient for breakfast or lunches closed evenings
32 locals recommend
Espresso.Kom
3 Erica RdVillage atmosphere, convenient for breakfast or lunches closed evenings
wonderful creative food, great for gluten free. Lovely atmosphere and decor
56 locals recommend
Whole Earth Cafe
96 Main Roadwonderful creative food, great for gluten free. Lovely atmosphere and decor
Small local take out pizza or few tables outside and in. Delicious food. Inexpensive.
13 locals recommend
Kommetjie Pizzeria
3 Erica RdSmall local take out pizza or few tables outside and in. Delicious food. Inexpensive.
TV for big games, bar for drinks, pub type food, good atmosphere
53 locals recommend
The Toad in the Village
TV for big games, bar for drinks, pub type food, good atmosphere
Divine seafood overlooking the ocean. More expensive than many places but worth it! One of our favourites!
270 locals recommend
Harbour House Kalk Bay
Main RoadDivine seafood overlooking the ocean. More expensive than many places but worth it! One of our favourites!
Delicious food with absolutely wonderful views.
https://www.two-oceans.co.za/#home
15 locals recommend
Two Oceans Restaurant
Delicious food with absolutely wonderful views.
https://www.two-oceans.co.za/#home
Entertainment & Activities
Cape Town's famous tourist area has grown these past years. Wonderful crafts and design, Aquarium, Movies, shops, restaurants - open for shopping until 10pm
1951 locals recommend
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdCape Town's famous tourist area has grown these past years. Wonderful crafts and design, Aquarium, Movies, shops, restaurants - open for shopping until 10pm
Getting Around
This is the best value for rental in CT. Lots of choice. Best to book through internet portals such as rentalcars.com
75 locals recommend
Cape Town International Airport
MatroosfonteinThis is the best value for rental in CT. Lots of choice. Best to book through internet portals such as rentalcars.com
Parks & Nature
The most stunning views in CT. Nature. Book cable car in advance as queues can be long. Allow at least an hour as your waiting time to go up. Beautiful walking trails and views of Kommetjie:)
439 locals recommend
Table Mountain (Nature Reserve)
The most stunning views in CT. Nature. Book cable car in advance as queues can be long. Allow at least an hour as your waiting time to go up. Beautiful walking trails and views of Kommetjie:)
Stunning walks on beaches and trails. Baboons often appear. Option of cable car to reach the top of the viewing point. Grt day out
859 locals recommend
Cape Point
Stunning walks on beaches and trails. Baboons often appear. Option of cable car to reach the top of the viewing point. Grt day out
A secluded spot for out door swimming in the natural lake, picnic spots and beautiful scenery
203 locals recommend
Silvermine Dam
A secluded spot for out door swimming in the natural lake, picnic spots and beautiful scenery
Sightseeing
Mandela survived his internment here. The guides are ex-prisoners, very moving. Can get sea sick on the crossing.
395 locals recommend
Robben Island
Mandela survived his internment here. The guides are ex-prisoners, very moving. Can get sea sick on the crossing.
Table Mountain Hike
5821 Tafelberg RoadIcon of The Mother City and beautiful - nice for sundowners
Shopping
Wonderful Saturday neighbourhood vibe. Lots of food stalls and market stalls selling local designs - high quality.
619 locals recommend
The Old Biscuit Mill
375 Albert RdWonderful Saturday neighbourhood vibe. Lots of food stalls and market stalls selling local designs - high quality.
Cavendish Square
1 Dreyer StLot's of choice
Kalk Bay Food Market
110 Main RdSmall, unique boutiques, no chains, lovely eateries
Arts & Culture
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
South Arm RoadNew, hip, cutting edge architecture, art
Gold Museum (Museo del Oro)
15-88 Cra. 6Jewish Historical Museum
1 Nieuwe AmstelstraatIziko South African National Gallery
Government AvenueV&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdSo much choice, indoor, outdoor, rain or shine
wonderful small owned local theatre, really good entertainment also dinning before if desired
114 locals recommend
The Kalk Bay Theatre
Main Roadwonderful small owned local theatre, really good entertainment also dinning before if desired
The Fugard Theatre
Excellent productions and acting, never fails.
Baxter Theatre Centre
Main Roadexcellent high end theatre
Artscape Theatre Centre
music, dance, musicals, high standards