Wine and Dine
Cape Malay cuisine 
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Lovers of fine wine are fully aware of the Cape’s reputation for vintages of distinction.
As good wines always accompany good food, there are many notable restaurants to be found along the Cape’s numerous wine routes. Whether it’s the Durbanville Wine Valley on Cape Town’s doorstep, the mountainous Helderberg Wine Route, or the longstanding viniculture of the older Vergelegen wine estate or the Groot Constantia wine farm and Constantia wine route, there are wines aplenty for sale and a plethora of restaurants in which to enjoy them.
Down at the coast, lovers of seafood – a Cape specialty – won’t be disappointed by the many marine eateries to be found in Cape Town. Crayfish (lobster), fish, prawns, mussels and calamari, served in appetising ways, are famous for keeping tourists coming back for more.
A-Z of Wine and Dine
Bakeries and delicatessens
Cape Town is well supplied with good bakeries and delicatessens. Read more.
Cape Malay cuisine
It’s said that the secret to the distinctive flavour of Cape Malay cuisine is a careful blend of spices – the most important of which is turmeric – incorporated into an array of tasty traditional dishes. Read more.
Cape Winelands tours
Breathtaking natural scenery, longstanding cultural heritage and world-class wine-producing estates characterise the Cape Winelands region, a tourist Mecca that always ranks highly on visitors’ itineraries, summer and winter alike. Read more.
Constantia Wine Route
Constantia Valley is the oldest wine-growing area in Southern Africa and features superb wine estates, fantastic shopping opportunities and a variety of excellent restaurants. Read more.
Crayfish, mussels and seafood
Cape Town is, without doubt, a seafood-lover’s haven. From choice Cape West Coast lobsters (crayfish), to fresh fish and mussels, seafood restaurants are as plentiful as the kelp fronds that line the seashore. Read more.
Durbanville Wine Valley
Fantastic wines, excellent restaurants and gorgeous views of the Tygerberg Hills… The Durbanville Wine Valley has so much to offer – and it’s just 20 minutes from Cape Town.
Gold of Africa Museum and Gold Restaurant
The address 96 Strand Street, Cape Town, is better known as the Gold of Africa Museum, which is dedicated to preserving the ancient art of African goldsmithing while simultaneously inspiring contemporary design. Read more.
Helderberg Wine Route
The Helderberg region has its own wine route which incorporates more than 20 wine estates. Read more.
Mariner’s Wharf
Enjoy some of the freshest seafood that Cape Town has to offer, while breathing in the salty tang of a cool sea breeze at the Mariner’s Wharf in Hout Bay.
Top Restaurants
If you’re interested in fine dining, fusion cuisine, homegrown fare or distinct African flavours, rest assured that Cape Town is the foodie capital of South Africa. Whether you’re looking for a light snack in the summer sunshine or a hearty winter’s meal near a warm hearth, the Mother City is the ultimate culinary destination. Read more.
Vergelegen wine estate
Although its translated name means “situated far away”, the Vergelegen wine estate, historical homestead and grounds are only a 40-minute drive from the Cape Town city centre, near the town of Somerset West. Read more.
Wine farm restaurants, Morgenster olive oil
Enjoy a drive to a tasting experience with a difference, learn to cook African style and wash it all down with some delicious wine. Read more.
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