Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
Do yourself a favour and go for the 6-course tasting menu at La Mouette fine dining, very popular Seapoint restaurant. Food critic John Maytham says “The cuisine has elements of fine dining sitting very comfortably alongside a bistro attitude and welcome injections of whimsy.”
141 locals recommend
La Mouette Restaurant
78 Regent RdDo yourself a favour and go for the 6-course tasting menu at La Mouette fine dining, very popular Seapoint restaurant. Food critic John Maytham says “The cuisine has elements of fine dining sitting very comfortably alongside a bistro attitude and welcome injections of whimsy.”
Bertus Basson at The Ritz: Bertus Basson is a South African celebrity chef who took over this top of the world fine dining revolving restaurant at the top of Ritz Hotel. Yes, the whole restaurant turns around to give you outstanding views of the entire Cape Peninsula. There’s also a champagne bar and a cognac lounge.
12 locals recommend
The Ritz Hotel, Sea Point
Bertus Basson at The Ritz: Bertus Basson is a South African celebrity chef who took over this top of the world fine dining revolving restaurant at the top of Ritz Hotel. Yes, the whole restaurant turns around to give you outstanding views of the entire Cape Peninsula. There’s also a champagne bar and a cognac lounge.
Once you’ve walked up the stairway of El Burro in Greenpoint and through the doors, you enter another world somewhere near Mexico, where women have flowers in their hair. Start with their renowned ceviche or pan-seared squid, then build your own tacos for mains and finish with a rich spicy hot chocolate. Walk or take an Uber as parking can be difficult.
229 locals recommend
El Burro Greenpoint
79 Main RdOnce you’ve walked up the stairway of El Burro in Greenpoint and through the doors, you enter another world somewhere near Mexico, where women have flowers in their hair. Start with their renowned ceviche or pan-seared squid, then build your own tacos for mains and finish with a rich spicy hot chocolate. Walk or take an Uber as parking can be difficult.
Parks & Nature
It takes 4½-minutes to the top of Table Mountain in the rotating cable car or 2½ hours on the quickest hiking route up. Going up Table Mountain is Cape Town’s biggest MUST DO! To avoid queues, pre-book your ticket and check the weather on: www.tablemountain.net or call the Weather line: 021 424 8181
950 locals recommend
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
5821 Tafelberg RdIt takes 4½-minutes to the top of Table Mountain in the rotating cable car or 2½ hours on the quickest hiking route up. Going up Table Mountain is Cape Town’s biggest MUST DO! To avoid queues, pre-book your ticket and check the weather on: www.tablemountain.net or call the Weather line: 021 424 8181
Kirstenbosch is one of Cape Town’s most visited attractions because of its tranquillity and unique flora with a Table Mountain backdrop. Go to a Summer Sunday Afternoon Concert and picnic on the grass while enjoying top local and international musicians. Tel: 021 799 8783. Ticket office: 021 799 8782
1765 locals recommend
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveKirstenbosch is one of Cape Town’s most visited attractions because of its tranquillity and unique flora with a Table Mountain backdrop. Go to a Summer Sunday Afternoon Concert and picnic on the grass while enjoying top local and international musicians. Tel: 021 799 8783. Ticket office: 021 799 8782
Look for ostrich, zebra & antelopes on the way to Cape of Good Hope, the furthest south-west you can go in Africa – next stop Antarctica! Stare at the watery horizon and see the world curve. The Cape Point restaurant has amazing views, or take a picnic but watch out for thieving baboons!
859 locals recommend
Cape Point
Look for ostrich, zebra & antelopes on the way to Cape of Good Hope, the furthest south-west you can go in Africa – next stop Antarctica! Stare at the watery horizon and see the world curve. The Cape Point restaurant has amazing views, or take a picnic but watch out for thieving baboons!
Sightseeing
Robben Island is famous for being the prison where Nelson Mandela spent 18 out of 27 years incarcerated. Get a glimpse of life on this inescapable island. Mismanagement has marred some of its power, but most say it’s still worth it. Tel: 021 413 4201 or book online: www.robben-island.org.za/
395 locals recommend
Robben Island
Robben Island is famous for being the prison where Nelson Mandela spent 18 out of 27 years incarcerated. Get a glimpse of life on this inescapable island. Mismanagement has marred some of its power, but most say it’s still worth it. Tel: 021 413 4201 or book online: www.robben-island.org.za/
Spend at least a day in the mountainous Winelands of Stellenbosch, Paarl & Franschhoek. Hundreds of historic wine estates offer tastings, cellar tours and food. To avoid drinking and driving, hire a driver/guide or take the amazing-value Cape Comoot shuttle to Franschhoek http://capecomoot.com - 076 066 5107.
46 locals recommend
Cape Winelands
Spend at least a day in the mountainous Winelands of Stellenbosch, Paarl & Franschhoek. Hundreds of historic wine estates offer tastings, cellar tours and food. To avoid drinking and driving, hire a driver/guide or take the amazing-value Cape Comoot shuttle to Franschhoek http://capecomoot.com - 076 066 5107.
Shopping
Everyone spends some time in this vibrant tourist hub/working harbour; shopping, strolling, eating and boat tripping. There’s a great vibe with street performers and musicians. Do your curio shopping of top quality local arts and crafts in the brilliantly curated Watershed. Even locals buy their gifts here.
1951 locals recommend
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdEveryone spends some time in this vibrant tourist hub/working harbour; shopping, strolling, eating and boat tripping. There’s a great vibe with street performers and musicians. Do your curio shopping of top quality local arts and crafts in the brilliantly curated Watershed. Even locals buy their gifts here.
Entertainment & Activities
The Two Oceans Aquarium is so impressive that adults love it as much as children. Check out the jelly gallery and marine tunnel. Feeding times are: 12 & 2pm at the big tank and 11.30am & 2.30pm at the penguins. They have a great shop and good food in their waterside café.
419 locals recommend
Two Oceans Aquarium
Dock RoadThe Two Oceans Aquarium is so impressive that adults love it as much as children. Check out the jelly gallery and marine tunnel. Feeding times are: 12 & 2pm at the big tank and 11.30am & 2.30pm at the penguins. They have a great shop and good food in their waterside café.