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Restaurants in Cape Town

13 curated places to eat and drink in Cape Town, Western Cape — hand-picked and kept current by Out & About SA. Updated August 2026.

Out & About SA lists 13 places to eat and drink in Cape Town, in the Cape Town City & Atlantic Seaboard. 3 are rated 4.3★ or higher by visitors. They span Seafood, Cafés & Bakeries and Pubs & Breweries. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full Western Cape eats guide.

Quay Four (Quay 4 Tavern)

Seafood★ 4 · 12,335 reviewsRR

Cape Town City & Atlantic Seaboard

Buzzy quayside restaurant and downstairs tavern with live music and harbour deck

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Den Anker

Seafood★ 4.4 · 5,309 reviewsRR

Cape Town City & Atlantic Seaboard

Belgian restaurant on the pier known for mussels and Belgian beers, with seal-watching views

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Life Grand Cafe

Cafés & Bakeries★ 4.2 · 4,582 reviewsRR

Cape Town City & Atlantic Seaboard

Stylish all-day grand café and brasserie overlooking the harbour

Harbour House V&A Waterfront

Seafood★ 4.2 · 3,720 reviewsRRR

Cape Town City & Atlantic Seaboard

Upmarket seafood restaurant with harbour views on Quay Four

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Ferryman's Irish Tavern

Pubs & Breweries★ 4.1 · 3,660 reviewsRR

Cape Town City & Atlantic Seaboard

Long-standing Waterfront pub with casual dining and craft beers by the historic Pierhead

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Cape Town Fish Market V&A Waterfront

Seafood★ 4.2 · 3,354 reviewsRR

Cape Town City & Atlantic Seaboard

Waterfront branch of the well-known seafood and sushi chain

Karibu

Cape Malay & African★ 4.2 · 2,014 reviewsRR

Cape Town City & Atlantic Seaboard

Traditional South African and pan-African fare on the Victoria Wharf balcony

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Baía Seafood Restaurant

Seafood★ 4.4 · 1,146 reviewsRRR

Cape Town City & Atlantic Seaboard

Upper-level Victoria Wharf seafood spot with a wraparound harbour terrace

City Grill Steakhouse

Steak & Grill★ 4.2 · 1,044 reviewsRRR

Cape Town City & Atlantic Seaboard

Victoria Wharf steakhouse specialising in South African cuts and game

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Time Out Market Cape Town

Cafés & Bakeries★ 4.1 · 1,008 reviewsRR

Cape Town City & Atlantic Seaboard

Curated food hall gathering many of the city's chefs and eateries under one roof

The Greek Fisherman

Portuguese & Mediterranean★ 4.3 · 973 reviewsRR

Cape Town City & Atlantic Seaboard

Mediterranean and Greek seafood dining at the Waterfront

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Balducci

Italian & Pizza★ 4.2 · 657 reviewsRR

Cape Town City & Atlantic Seaboard

All-day Italian restaurant and sushi bar in Victoria Wharf

Meloncino

Italian & Pizza★ 3.8 · 370 reviewsRR

Cape Town City & Atlantic Seaboard

Italian restaurant with harbour-facing terrace seating

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