Cape Town Guide
Camps Bay Restaurants
Cape Town is known for its incredible food, and variety of restaurants. Here are some recommendations in the neighbourhood...
Voted Best Steakhouse in Cape Town, and where locals go for dinner. It is less than 1km from Sundance.
130 locals recommend
The Hussar Grill Camps Bay
108 Camps Bay DriveVoted Best Steakhouse in Cape Town, and where locals go for dinner. It is less than 1km from Sundance.
Exceptional Views. Casual atmosphere. Al fresco dining. Perfect for daytime dining or drinks.
153 locals recommend
The Lawns at the Roundhouse
Round House RoadExceptional Views. Casual atmosphere. Al fresco dining. Perfect for daytime dining or drinks.
Beautiful views. On the beachfront, but above street level. Fresh food in a bustling and contemporary space. A local favourite for breakfast and lunch.
55 locals recommend
Mantra Cafe
43 Victoria RdBeautiful views. On the beachfront, but above street level. Fresh food in a bustling and contemporary space. A local favourite for breakfast and lunch.
Fine Dining restaurant with exquisite service, owned by a local celebrity Chef.
15 locals recommend
Salsify
Round House RoadFine Dining restaurant with exquisite service, owned by a local celebrity Chef.
Large selection of fresh seafood which you can order by weight or portion preference. Bustling atmosphere.
117 locals recommend
Codfather Seafood & Sushi
37 The DrLarge selection of fresh seafood which you can order by weight or portion preference. Bustling atmosphere.
Bustling and trendy with a diverse menu of drinks and food. Casual beachfront dining.
25 locals recommend
Tiger's Milk Camps Bay
33 Victoria RdBustling and trendy with a diverse menu of drinks and food. Casual beachfront dining.
Exquisite views from the terrace. Best bar/lounge to watch the sunset. Long drinks/cocktail list with snacks and meals.
8 locals recommend
The Leopard Bar
Victoria RoadExquisite views from the terrace. Best bar/lounge to watch the sunset. Long drinks/cocktail list with snacks and meals.
Beaches
Beaches in the area. These are the most popular in Cape Town.
International Blue Flag status beach. A long sandy beach ideal for walking, swimming, tanning and families.
394 locals recommend
Camps Bay Beach
International Blue Flag status beach. A long sandy beach ideal for walking, swimming, tanning and families.
International Blue Flag status beach. This is the "trendy" beach. More suited to tanning.
387 locals recommend
Clifton 4th Beach hotel
Fourth Beach PromenadeInternational Blue Flag status beach. This is the "trendy" beach. More suited to tanning.
Clifton 2nd Beach
This is a trendy beach, and a place where people tan topless.
Outdoor Activities & Sights
Cape Town is lucky to enjoy great weather inwhich you can explore the outdoors - most of the year. As a result, the locals are usually out and about taking in the views, and doing outdoor adventures. These are some of our recommendations...
Walk along a Table Mountain path overlooking Camps Bay. This is an easy route, with a lot of families and dog walkers.
7 locals recommend
Pipe Track
Pipe TrackWalk along a Table Mountain path overlooking Camps Bay. This is an easy route, with a lot of families and dog walkers.
Hike to the top of Lions Head in about an hour. The top has amazing 360 degree views of Cape Town. There are other trails around the area as well. Proper walking shoes a must!
609 locals recommend
Signal Hill
Hike to the top of Lions Head in about an hour. The top has amazing 360 degree views of Cape Town. There are other trails around the area as well. Proper walking shoes a must!
Walk the Sea Point Promenade - a wide, paved path right along the seaside. The waves crash, the sun sets over the water, and you can usually spot dolphins/whales. This is a popular running route for locals.
407 locals recommend
Sea Point Promenade
Beach RoadWalk the Sea Point Promenade - a wide, paved path right along the seaside. The waves crash, the sun sets over the water, and you can usually spot dolphins/whales. This is a popular running route for locals.
Kayak along the coast and see thousands of sea creatures. Different options available eg. groups/private sessions/tandem.
56 locals recommend
Kaskazi Kayaks & Adventures | Sea Point, Cape Town
Kayak along the coast and see thousands of sea creatures. Different options available eg. groups/private sessions/tandem.
Paraglide off Lions Head or Signal Hill - truly breathtaking!
106 locals recommend
Parapax Tandem Paragliding - Cape Town
Signal Hill RoadParaglide off Lions Head or Signal Hill - truly breathtaking!
National Botanical Garden. Amazing for walking, picnics, bird-watching and relaxing. You can spend a whole day here.
1765 locals recommend
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveNational Botanical Garden. Amazing for walking, picnics, bird-watching and relaxing. You can spend a whole day here.
Neighbourhoods
Areas we recommend exploring...
A sleepy neighbourhood... fishing harbour, little shops lining the main road, and nice restaurants. We recommend Olympia Cafe for a casual and bustling breakfast/lunch, or Harbour House for exceptional seafood and views.
485 locals recommend
Kalk Bay
A sleepy neighbourhood... fishing harbour, little shops lining the main road, and nice restaurants. We recommend Olympia Cafe for a casual and bustling breakfast/lunch, or Harbour House for exceptional seafood and views.
Cape Town's trendiest street, just outside of the CBD. This is where Capetonians can be found. Boutique stores, restaurants, bars, and a great vibe. Any time of day Monday - Saturday. So many great places to recommend, some are: Jasons for coffee/breakfast, Clarkes for lunch, Chef's Warehouse or Bouchon Bistro for evening tapas, Shortmarket club for a special dinner, Commissary for something different, Bocca for Italian, and Honest Gin Bar...
207 locals recommend
Bree Street
Bree StreetCape Town's trendiest street, just outside of the CBD. This is where Capetonians can be found. Boutique stores, restaurants, bars, and a great vibe. Any time of day Monday - Saturday. So many great places to recommend, some are: Jasons for coffee/breakfast, Clarkes for lunch, Chef's Warehouse or Bouchon Bistro for evening tapas, Shortmarket club for a special dinner, Commissary for something different, Bocca for Italian, and Honest Gin Bar...
A Winelands region. Home to exception wine farms and restaurants. About an hours drive away.
298 locals recommend
Stellenbosch
A Winelands region. Home to exception wine farms and restaurants. About an hours drive away.
A beautiful and quaint Winelands region. Home to incredible restaurants and wine estates.
317 locals recommend
Franschhoek
A beautiful and quaint Winelands region. Home to incredible restaurants and wine estates.
An amazing Winelands region which is 30minutes away. Recommendations include:
Wine tasting - Groot Constantia
Wine tasting and platters - Constantia Glen
Wine tasting and lunch - Steenberg Bistro
65 locals recommend
Constantia
An amazing Winelands region which is 30minutes away. Recommendations include:
Wine tasting - Groot Constantia
Wine tasting and platters - Constantia Glen
Wine tasting and lunch - Steenberg Bistro
Restaurants - outside of Camps Bay
Cape Town is known for its exceptional restaurants. It is hard to choose! Here are our favourites...
Fine Dining. Experiential Dining. Set menu. Expect to be blown away!
72 locals recommend
Greenhouse, Constantia
93 Brommersvlei RdFine Dining. Experiential Dining. Set menu. Expect to be blown away!
Fine Dining. Experiential Dining. Set menu. Expect to be blown away!
259 locals recommend
The Test Kitchen
375 Albert RdFine Dining. Experiential Dining. Set menu. Expect to be blown away!
Fine Dining. Experiential Dining. Set menu. Expect to be blown away!
247 locals recommend
La Colombe Restaurant
Main RoadFine Dining. Experiential Dining. Set menu. Expect to be blown away!
Sharing tapas set menu. Exceptional food and views. Best for lunch.
186 locals recommend
Beau Constantia
1043 Constantia Main RdSharing tapas set menu. Exceptional food and views. Best for lunch.
Small plates ordered to share. Bustling atmosphere. Great views. Celebrity Chef.
312 locals recommend
The Pot Luck Club
373-375 Albert RdSmall plates ordered to share. Bustling atmosphere. Great views. Celebrity Chef.
Cheyne's
Main RoadSmall plates for sharing. Dimly lit and romantic. Amazing food.
La Perla
281 Beach RdSeafood with a view and great service.
El Burro Greenpoint
79 Main RdMexican restaurant in a bustling atmosphere.
Obi Restaurant
14 Long StBest sushi. Simple setting.
Fun atmosphere. Diverse menu. Great for drinks and snacks, or a meal.
408 locals recommend
Kloof Street House
30 Kloof StFun atmosphere. Diverse menu. Great for drinks and snacks, or a meal.
Bustling local restaurant with a blackboard menu. Great food.
247 locals recommend
Black Sheep Restaurant
104 Kloof StBustling local restaurant with a blackboard menu. Great food.
Massive and delicious burgers. Interesting setting. Not your usual restaurant.
7 locals recommend
The Dog's Bollocks at YARD
6 Roodehek StreetMassive and delicious burgers. Interesting setting. Not your usual restaurant.
Quaint Greek restaurant. Al fresco dining, delicious food. Neighbourhood vibe.
114 locals recommend
Maria's Greek Café
31 Barnet StQuaint Greek restaurant. Al fresco dining, delicious food. Neighbourhood vibe.
Il Leone Mastrantonio
22 Cobern StItalian food in a classic contemporary setting.
Drinks / Bars
Some great spots for a good vibe...
Stylish lounge bar with food options. Local favourite for those in their 30s & 40s.
21 locals recommend
The Dark Horse
145 Kloof StStylish lounge bar with food options. Local favourite for those in their 30s & 40s.
Trendy Bar over 3 levels with amazing decor. Offering drinks and food.
39 locals recommend
The Athletic Club & Social
35 Buitengracht StreetTrendy Bar over 3 levels with amazing decor. Offering drinks and food.
Drinks, snacks and a good vibe for younger locals.
180 locals recommend
Asoka Restaurant, Bar and Lounge
68 Kloof StDrinks, snacks and a good vibe for younger locals.
Some other things...
A few other places of interest...
Theatre on The Bay
Link StreetIntimate theatre 1.5km away from Sundance.
Chapmans Peak
Beautiful coastal drive.
One of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World. Hike up. Or table the cable car. A must-see.
950 locals recommend
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
5821 Tafelberg RdOne of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World. Hike up. Or table the cable car. A must-see.
The Labia Theatre
68 Orange StreetIntimate movie theatre.
The Fugard Theatre
Theatre showing incredible performances.