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There\u2019s a time and a place to splurge on fine dining. For every other meal, these casual pit stops will more than do the trick.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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At \u00eblgr, the food, drinks, music, and hospitality all work holistically to create the perfect ambience in an inspiring setting. Subtle forest elements are reflected in calm sage green and charcoal tones with abundant indoor foliage. Menus are seasonal and change often, with exceptional, original, yet uncomplicated flavours.<\/p>\n
Fine food, great wine, and inspiring cocktails, all served in a relaxed environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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a: 75 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town Black Sheep<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Black Sheep has been a labour of love for the Japha and Silva families. Every aspect of your experience, from the food to the d\u00e9cor, has been a journey very close to their hearts. It’s the culmination of 20 years of food, laughter, and excellent wine. The food is no-frills, no-fuss, fresh, and funky.<\/p>\n There\u2019s usually a small selection of comfort fare, but the real focus is the ever-changing array of adventurous blackboard specials.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Expect fresh and funky fare, Image Credit: The Black Sheep Restaurant<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n a: 104 Kloof Street, Cape Town Blockhouse Kitchen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Nestled on the historic Constantia Uitsig Wine Estate, Blockhouse Kitchen is a modern, airy and beautifully dressed 250-seater space where you\u2019ll find delicious, easy-to-eat comfort food and beautiful mountain views.<\/p>\n The restaurant\u2019s tagline is: \u201cSocial. Seasonal. Simple\u201d, which very much echoes the dining sentiment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Strong focus on wholesome and healthy food, Image Credit: Blockhouse Kitchen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n a: Spaanschemat River Road, Constantia Woodlands Eatery<\/p>\n<\/div>\n This cosy neighbourhood bistro boasts decorations sourced from junk shops and scrap yards, creating a quirky, nostalgic feel that pairs perfectly with the authentic Italian cuisine on offer.<\/p>\n Look forward to some of the best wood-fired pizza in town, as well as meals combining an Italian edge with the existing local flavours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Some of the best wood-fired pizza in Cape Town, Image Credit: Woodlands Eatery<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n a: 8 Breda Street, Gardens, Cape Town Beyond<\/p>\n<\/div>\n From rare-breed meats and seasonal heirloom vegetables to artisanal cheeses, Beyond serves to showcase and celebrate the “weird and wonderful” and the beauty of unique strains and flavours beyond mass production. Embracing the feel of a working farm, the restaurant offers an elegant but unpretentious experience where comfort and enjoyment are the primary objectives.<\/p>\n Beyond is steeped in history with heritage and family at its heart.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Sourcing a diverse range of special raw produce, Image Credit: Beyond<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n a: 37 Klein Constantia Road, Nova Constantia h: Lunch: Tuesday to Sunday, 12h00 \u2013 14h30 Burger & Lobster<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Situated on Cape Town’s bustling Bree Street, this trendy restaurant and cocktail bar flips the script by presenting the unpredictable combination of burgers and lobsters on the same menu.<\/p>\n The juicy, gourmet burgers, the melt-in-your-mouth lobster meat, and the vibrant ambience make for the perfect night out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Bon app\u00e9tit, Image Credit: Burger & Lobster<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n a: 105 Bree Street, Cape Town Grub & Vine<\/p>\n<\/div>\n 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n The warm, inviting atmosphere, accompanied by Chef Matt Manning’s honest cooking and seasonal menu, makes for the ideal setting for every occasion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Sit back, relax, and enjoy good food, Image Credit: Grub & Vine<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Grub & Vine Bree Street<\/strong><\/p>\n a: 103 Bree Street, Cape Town h: Dinner: Monday to Saturday, 18h00 \u2013 21h30<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Grub & Vine Norval<\/strong> h: Brunch: Saturday to Sunday: 10h00 \u2013 15h00, Sunday: 10h00 \u2013 15h30<\/p>\n h: Dinner: Wednesday to Saturday, 18h00 \u2013 21h00 Club Kloof<\/p>\n<\/div>\n This self-proclaimed Italian-ish restaurant and bar on Cape Town’s iconic Kloof Street serves Italian-inspired dishes in style. It also makes for some beautiful photos with its iconic red interior.<\/p>\n From famous sourdough pizzettes to signature pistachio and olive butter, you’ll be glad to share and taste all Club Kloof creates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Mamma mia, Image Credit: Club Kloof<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n a: 84 Kloof Street, Cape Town Ember & Oak<\/p>\n<\/div>\n You’re invited to an unconventional experience as Tim and Judy Pick rewrite the rules of dining at this fantastic tapas restaurant.\u00a0The combination of delicious, unpretentious food, spectacular views of Constantiaberg, and the chardonnay and\u00a0Savanna<\/em> slushies will have you rebooking the moment you ask for the cheque.<\/p>\n A taste sensation with an emphasis on sharing good food around the table.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Each small plate is a flavour bomb waiting to delight your taste buds, Image Credit: Claire Gunn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n a: Constantia Uitsig, Tokai Road Quentin at Oakhurst Barn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Located on one of the oldest farms in Hout Bay, this restaurant and cellar mix traditional and modern cuisine to create a unique menu. Expect hearty, flavourful food made with passion.<\/p>\n This restaurant is exactly what it claims to be: “Cape country cooking and hospitality at its grandest!”.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Homemade, seasonal food is always on the menu, Image Credit: Quentin at Oakhurst<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n a: Oakhurst Farm, Main Road, Hout Bay The Dark Horse<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A laid-back local favourite on Kloof Street, The Dark Horse pairs inventive small plates with sharp cocktails and sweeping mountain views from its rooftop bar. Expect fresh, vegetarian-forward dishes alongside comfort classics and sometimes even local game. A neighbourhood bar that punches above its weight.<\/p>\n With eclectic interiors, proudly South African wine list, and menu that caters to all dietary needs, this is where casual meets considered.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Expect small plates made using local, seasonal ingredients at this rooftop bar, Image Credit: The Dark Horse<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n a: 145 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town Seven Colours Eatery<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Inspired by the beloved South African tradition of sharing vibrant, soul-filled Sunday meals, Seven Colours Eatery brings heritage to the plate. Expect generous helpings of rainbow-hued dishes served with warmth, nostalgia, and community at heart. Chef Nolu\u2019s food is bold, beautiful, and offers an authentic dining experience that celebrates South African stories, flavours, and togetherness.\u00a0<\/p>\n Visit for a true taste of homegrown comfort.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Bold, home-cooked dishes come together for a joyful helping or two, Image Credit: Seven Colours Eatery<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n a: 3 Dock Road, Battery Park, V&A Waterfront SPYCED<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Spyced is a bold celebration of modern African cuisine, Cape Malay heritage, and Cape Town\u2019s jazz spirit. Expect immersive cooking classes by day, live jazz and multi-course dinners by night, and flavours influenced by the historic Spice Route. Spyced blends fine dining with hands-on fun, showcasing Cape Malay cuisine, rhythmic drum circles, and top local jazz talent.<\/p>\n For a sensory experience where spices, stories, and sounds collide.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Here, both flavours and interiors are inspired by the ancient Spice Route, Image Credit: Spyced<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
w:\u00a0elgr.co.za<\/a>
t: +27 21 422 0384
e:\u00a0reservations@elgr.co.za<\/a>
h: Lunch: Saturday, 12h00 \u2013 15h00
h: Dinner: Wednesday to Saturday, 18h00 \u2013 23h00<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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w:\u00a0blacksheeprestaurant.co.za<\/a>
t: +27 21 426 2661
e: info@blacksheeprestaurant.co.za<\/a>
h: Monday, 17h00 until late; Tuesday to Saturday, 12h00 until late<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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w:\u00a0blockhousekitchen.co.za<\/a>
t: +27 21 794 3010
e: reservations@bhkitchen.co.za<\/a>
h: Sunday and Monday, 08h00 \u2013 17h00; Tuesday to Saturday, 08h00 \u2013 21h00
h: Breakfast daily: 08h00 \u2013 11h30<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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w:\u00a0thewoodlandseatery.com<\/a>
t: +27 63 710 4742
e: info@thewoodlandseatery.com<\/a>
h: Monday to Sunday, 12h00 \u2013 22h00<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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w:\u00a0beyondrestaurant.co.za<\/a>
t: +27 21 794 0306 \/ +27 72 103 3343
e: info@beyondrestaurant.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n
h: Dinner: Tuesday to Saturday, 18h00 \u2013 20h30<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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w:\u00a0burgerandlobster.co.za<\/a>
t: +27 21 422 4297
e: capetown@burgerandlobster.co.za<\/a>
h: Monday to Sunday, 12h00 \u2013 22h30<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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w:\u00a0grubandvine.co.za<\/a>
t: +27 21 216 0035
e: hello@grubandvine.co.za<\/a>
h: Lunch: Monday to Saturday, 12h00 \u2013 15h00<\/p>\n
a: 4 Steenberg Road, Tokai
w:\u00a0grubandvine.co.za<\/a>
t: +27 21 216 0021
e: hello@grubandvine.co.za<\/a>
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h: Lunch: Wednesday to Saturday, 12h00 \u2013 15h00, Sunday: 12h00 \u2013 15h30<\/p>\n
h: Bar Menu: Sunday, 12h00 \u2013 17h00<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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w:\u00a0clubkloof.com<\/a>
t: +27 72 415 3752
e: contact@clubkloof.com<\/a>
h: Lunch: Tuesday to Sunday, from 12h00
h: Dinner: Tuesday to Sunday, from 18h00<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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w:\u00a0bio.site\/emberandoak<\/a>
t: +27 67 499 5621
h: Lunch: Tuesday to Sunday, 12h00 \u2013 16h00
h: Dinner: Tuesday to Saturday, 18h00 \u2013 21h00<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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w:\u00a0oakhurstbarn.com<\/a>
t: +27 21 790 4888
e: bookings@oakhurstbarn.com<\/a>
h: Tuesday and Wednesday, 18h30 \u2013 22h30; Thursday and Friday, 12h00 \u2013 22h30; Saturday, 09h00 \u2013 22h30; Sunday, 09h00 \u2013 17h00<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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w:\u00a0darkhorsebar.co.za<\/a>
t: +27 21 422 0825
e: info@darkhorsebar.co.za<\/a>
h: Tuesday to Thursday, 16h00 until late; Friday and Saturday, 13h00 until late<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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w:\u00a0sevencolourseatery.co.za<\/a>
t: +27 87 265 8762
e: bookings@sevencolourseatery.co.za<\/a>
h: Breakfast and Lunch: Monday to Sunday, 09h00 \u2013 18h00<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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