Feast on a variety of tasty all- you-can eat buffets in and around Cape Town this winter.

As the saying goes, “variety is the spice of life” and this is never more apparent that when choosing what to eat, especially in winter.

As a Capetonian with a healthy appetite, though, I say why choose at all? This is why my favourite culinary establishments in Cape Town are restaurants with all-you-can-eat buffet options.

In the Mother City, we’re blessed with a smorgasbord of traditional and unconventional cuisine, so be sure to try the following buffet joints this winter:

Table Bay Hotel

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and with the multitude of mouth-watering delicious choices (including sushi and oysters) Table Bay Hotel at the V&A Waterfront has on offer, you’re sure to get more than your fill.

Location: Table Bay Hotel, V&A Waterfront
Contact: +27(0)21 406 5000
Website: www.tablebay.suninternational.com

Vista Bar & Lounge

If you have more of a sweet tooth and the idea of indulging in decadent caramel and gold leaf éclairs, cream-topped scones and macaroons gets you salivating, pop into the One&Only Cape Town’s Vista Bar&Lounge for afternoon tea.

Location: Vista Bar & Lounge, One&Only Cape Town
Contact: + 27 (0)21 431 5800
Website: www.capetown.oneandonlyresorts.com

Lady Bee Dehli Dinner

A firm family favourite, this is the lunch and dinner stop for flavoursome Eastern, Indian and Malay cuisine. Dish as much as you want of their divine curries, seafood, breyanis, roasts and pasta dishes at any of their six locations in Cape Town and pay for your food according to weight.

Location: Crawford, Epping, Mitchell’s Plain, Observatory and Zevenwacht
Contact: +27 (0)21 534 1105
Website: www.ladybee.co.za

Kaprinos

Gorge yourself on a variety of dishes, including irresistible home-made chicken curry, paella and more at the trendy Kaprinos franchise around the Mother City.

Location: Athlone, Green Point and Mitchell’s Plain
Contact: +27 (0)78 868 8703/+27 (0)21 534 1105
Website: www.kaprinosbuffet.co.za

Quarterdeck Restaurant

Take a break between all of the entertainment at the Grand West Casino and fill up on some tasty dishes at the Quarterdeck Restaurant at Grand. Whether it's soup, roasted meat or sweet desserts you’re after, you’ll find it all and more at this fabulous eatery.

Location: Quarterdeck Restuarant, Grand West Casino & Entertainment World, Goodwood.
Contact: +27 (0)21 505 7220
Website: www.suninternational.com

Bloemendal

The Durbanville Winelands are alive with the smell of great food as Bloemendal restaurants lay out their best gourmet food, during a three-day seafood buffet.

Location: Bloemendal Restaurant and Conference Centre, Durbanville
Contact: +27 (0)21 975 7575
Website: www.bloemendal.co.za