Casual Dining

Chapter 3: Casual Dining

There’s a time and a place to splurge on fine dining. For every other meal, these casual pit stops will more than do the trick.

ëlgr

At ëlgr the food, drinks, music and hospitality all work holistically to create the perfect ambiance in an inspiring setting. Subtle forest elements are reflected in calm sage green and charcoal tones with abundant indoor foliage.

Why go?

Fine food, great wine and inspiring cocktails, all served in a relaxed environment. Menus are seasonal and change often, with exceptional, original, yet uncomplicated flavours.

Black Sheep

The Black Sheep restaurant has been a labour of love for the Japha and Silva families. Every aspect of your experience, from the food to the décor, has been a journey to create a restaurant very close to their hearts. It is the culmination of 20 years of food, laughter and excellent wine.

Why go?

The food is no-frills, no-fuss, fresh and funky. There’s usually a small selection of comfort fare, but the real focus is the ever-changing array of adventurous blackboard specials.

Blockhouse Kitchen

Nestled on the historic Constantia Uitsig Wine Estate, Blockhouse Kitchen is a modern, airy and beautifully dressed 250-seater space where you’ll find delicious, easy-to-eat comfort food.

Why go?

The estate sits in a valley at the bottom of a beautiful mountain range with breathtaking views. The restaurant’s tagline: “Social. Seasonal. Simple”, very much echoes the dining sentiment.

Maria’s Greek

Open since the 1950's! Maria's is one of Cape Town's oldest and most loved restaurants. Situated on charming Dunkley Square in the old part of the city, loyal guests return for lunches, dinners, mezes, baklava, chunky Greek salads, and other favourites.

Why go?

This warm and comfortable taverna-style eatery serves hearty, flavour-packed Greek food that takes no prisoners, and has been doing so for years. The food is organic, green and free-range where possible.

Woodlands Eatery

This cosy neighbourhood bistro boasts decorations sourced from junk shops and scrap yards to create a quirky, nostalgic feel that pairs perfectly with the authentic Italian cuisine on offer.

Why go?

Look forward to some of the best woodfired pizza in town as well as meals combining an Italian edge with the existing local flavors.

Beyond

From rare-breed meats, and seasonal heirloom vegetables to artisanally crafted cheeses, Beyond serves to showcase and celebrate the ‘weird and wonderful’ and the beauty of unique strains and flavours beyond mass production.

Why go?

Beyond is steeped in history with heritage and family at its heart. Embracing the feel of a working farm, the restaurant offers an elegant but unpretentious experience where comfort and enjoyment are the primary objectives.

Burger and Lobster

Situated on Cape Town's bustling Bree Stree, this trendy restaurant and cocktail bar flips the script by presenting the unpredictable combination of burgers and lobsters on the same menu.

Why go?

The juicy, gourmet burgers, the melt-in-your-mouth lobster meat, and the vibrant ambience make for the perfect night out.

Grub & Vine

This refined bistro-style restaurant believes that good food and wine cannot be separated, and that's precisely what you'll find on the menu.

Why go?

The warm, inviting atmosphere, accompanied by chef Matt Manning's honest cooking and seasonal menu, makes for the ideal setting for every occasion.

Club Kloof

This self-proclaimed Italian-ish restaurant and bar on Cape Town's iconic Kloof Street serves Italian-inspired dishes in style.

Why go?

From famous sourdough pizzettes to signature pistachio and olive butter, you'll be glad to share and taste all Club Kloof creates.

Cowfish

This cosmopolitan restaurant caters to every palate by offering gourmet burgers, mouth-watering steaks, fresh seafood, and expertly made sushi.

Why go?

With delicious food that’ll please the whole table, Cowfish’s unique fusion of Western and Eastern-inspired cuisine is a creative masterpiece – not to mention its signature cocktails!

Ember & Oak

You're invited to an unconventional experience as Tim and Judy Pick rewrite the rules of dining at this fantastic tapas restaurant.

Why go?

The combination of delicious, unpretentious food, spectacular views of Constantiaberg Mountain, and the chardonnay and Savannah slushies will have you rebooking the moment you ask for the cheque.

Quentin at Oakhurst Barn

Located on one of the oldest farms in Hout Bay, this restaurant and cellar mix traditional and modern cuisine to create a unique menu.

Why go?

This restaurant is exactly what it claims to be, "Cape country cooking and hospitality at its grandest'!

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