10 Cape Town Restaurants

If you've come to Cape Town for the cuisine, you've come to the right place. Known as the city where Indian curries meet British meat pies and Dutch cookies acquire Indonesian chutney, Cape Town has some of the most interesting and exotic cuisine you'll ever sample. Whether you're looking for a creative, elegant meal, great views, excellent food on a budget, or a booming bar with loquacious locals, Cape Town restaurants will please the pickiest of pallets.

1. La Colombe

Consistently ranking as not only one of the top Cape Town restaurants but one of the best restaurants on the entire continent of Africa, La Colombe serves delicious French food with a wide array of colors and flavors. The restaurant's extensive wine list further adds to all the ballyhoo about this restaurant. The service is superb, and the setting is elegant. Make a reservation ahead of time because La Colombe is in high demand among locals and travelers. You're sure to remember this meal for a long time.

2. Jardine's

Jardine's restaurant is hard to classify, but it centers on fresh South African produce cooked using contemporary European techniques. Of all the Cape Town restaurants, Jardine's has the oldest setting because the historic building has been a butchery, a chocolatier, a radio station, and a jeweler shop. Jardine's has a unique atmosphere to say the least with the modern but casual feel as well as the interesting cuisine and excellent service.

3. Bizerca Bistro

If you enjoy modern, French fusion when it comes to food, you need to visit Bizerca Bistro. The food is creative and fresh. If you like dessert, save a little space because Bizerca Bistro's desserts are to die for! Bizerca Bistro also has an interesting, modern, minimalist feel. Shiny tables, plastic chairs and the garage entrance give this restaurant its unique design.

4. Africa Café

If you're ready to sample many different types of African food, head to Africa Café, an authentic African food experience on Heritage Square. There is no menu like Africa Café's at any other Cape Town restaurants. You can choose from a variety of 15 African dishes, served at once...and you can eat as much as you'd like! You're sure to be happy and full after from this captivating culinary quest.

5. Bibi's Kitchen

Bibi's Kitchen is an everyday favorite of Cape Town restaurants. Locals love Bibi's delicious Indian cuisine and casual setting. Matriarch Bibi Brey dishes include delectable seafood curies and mouthwatering mughlai lamb. Try ordering a few dishes and sharing them so you can sample all that's available. Bibi's can get busy, but don't worry, the service tends to be quick.

6. Mzoli's Place

This authentic, everyday African restaurant is known for its fun feel and meaty menu. With its general drunkenness and disobedient patrons, Mzoli's Place is where the locals go to have fun. If you play along with the ruckus, you're sure to have a good time – if you remember it.

7. The Food Barn

The Food Barn is a real treat for artisan gourmet foodies who love fresh, unprocessed foods. Imagine menu items such as baked goat cheese served on a guava and ginger compote and fresh summer herbs and ricotta folded ravioli. The Food barn is one of the most creative of the Cape Town restaurants. Each presentation is so gorgeous that you may actually want to take a picture before delving in.

8. Aubergine

Known as one of the most popular of Cape Town restaurants, Aubergine serves fantastic gourmet lunches and dinners. There are a variety of meat, seafood, and vegetarian dishes; it will be difficult to decide what to order. On a warm evening, ask if you can dine outside.

9. Five Flies

Five Flies is one the most stylish and hip of the Cape Town restaurants. Locals treat themselves and friends to a wonderful happy hour from Monday through Friday. You'll enjoy the elegant, private dining areas, the gorgeous presentations, and, of course, the food! Though Five Flies can seat up to 200 people, look into getting a reservation because it is a popular place.

10. Wafu

If you're feeling like Asian food, Wafu, meaning the Asian way, offers fun Asian-style tapas. You can also order sushi, dim sum, and a variety of full plated meals. You'll revel at the amazing 180-degree view of the ocean with Robben Island in the middle. Remember that the fish at Cape Town restaurants is incredibly fresh!