Cape Town, the port city situated in South Africa, is famously referred to as the “Mother City” due to its rich history and cultural significance. One of the main attractions of this vibrant city is its diverse and delicious culinary scene, which draws inspiration from various parts of the world.
Cape Town’s world-class restaurants, cafés, and food markets serve a varied range of cuisines, from traditional African to modern fusion.
The Inside Guide, a website that focuses on restaurants and accommodations in the Cape Town area, recently released a list of the city’s top five restaurants hottest restaurants in Cape Town.
1. Nikkei
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Cape Town is currently experiencing a surge of interest in the unique and intriguing fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine, popularly known as Nikkei. In the midst of this culinary trend, an exciting new restaurant has emerged on Bree Street, showcasing the best of this novel cuisine.
Opening times : Monday – Sunday, 12 pm – 10.30pm
Contact : 021 109 0081
Location: 87 Bree Street, Cape Town
2. Boma on Bree
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Boma on Bree, also known as The Firm has teamed up with Reg and Pini Macdonald (of Village Idiot and Harrington’s fame) to bring you a cosy fireside vibe on Bree Street. Get ready to enjoy open-fire cooking and craft cocktails in a perfect storytelling atmosphere.
Opening times:Wednesday – Saturday, 12 pm – 2 am
Contact: 021 109 0039, boma@thefirmct.co.za
Location: 107 Bree Street, Cape Town
3.Cowfish
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Cowfish brings a polished offering, a high-energy atmosphere, elegance, and an aesthetically pleasing design to Cape Town. As the name implies, the contemporary Asian-inspired menu ranges from grills to signature seafood dishes.
Opening times: Monday – Thursday, 12 pm – 10 pm; Friday + Saturday, 12 pm – 10 pm; Sunday, 12 pm – 7pm
Contact: breestreet@cow-fish.co.za
Location: The Barracks, 50 Bree Street, Cape Town
4.Marble
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Celebrity chef David Higgs is opening a new branch of his Johannesburg restaurant, Marble, at a brand-new building in the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. Known for its carefully sourced meats and South African flavors, the restaurant is renowned for its fire-cooking techniques.
Opening:February 2024
Contact: info@marble.restaurant
Location: V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
5. Grub & Vine Norval
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Grub & Vine Norval is a new restaurant located at the Norval Foundation art museum in the Constantia Valley. The restaurant boasts an airy, glass-walled design that overlooks stunning sculpture gardens, the beauty of rolling mountains, and a lovely outdoor deck, making it the perfect setting for diners looking for a unique experience. The restaurant is the artful new sibling of Matt Manning’s Bree Street bistro, and promises to offer an unforgettable dining experience to visitors.
Opening times: Tuesday – Saturday 12pm – 9pm
Contact: 087 153 5244, hello@grubandvine.co.za
Location: The Norval Foundation, 4 Steenberg Road, Steenberg Estate, Tokai, Cape Town
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