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Created by Driaan Jordaan Updated On: December 11, 2018
A world class coastal city in South Africa and home to everything from fine wines and gastronomy to nature and pristine beaches! Add Cape Town to your bucket list.
Driaan Jordaan: This new addition to Cape Town serves world class coffee and pastries to match. Open from 8am to 9pm, they serve breakfast lunch and dinner and feature a microbrewery in upmarket Sea Point.
Driaan Jordaan: More than just a farmers' market, Peregrine's restaurant serves delicious farm-style food and traditional coffee. Tip: Make use of their outdoor seating for a relaxing morning/afternoon in the country
Mont Marie wine estate (Blaauwklippen Road), Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: This restaurant, located on a wine estate, boasts spectacular views of the Stellenbosch mountains, surrounding vineyards and farm dam. Tip: take a tour of their wine cellar below the restaurant.
Breakfast Spot · Cape Town CBD - Foreshore · 4 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: One of Cape Town's favourite breakfast and lunch spots. Located just off the trendy Bree street with ample parking. Food is awesome, great vibe and centrally located.
Driaan Jordaan: This upmarket, farm stall type restaurant is located in the beautiful area of Constantia. The views are impeccable and the dishes are divine. Chardonnay is one of the top 10 restaurants in Constantia.
St George's Mall (Church Street), iKapa, Western Cape
Restaurant · Cape Town CBD - Foreshore · 19 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: Initially a fresh produce market, Food Lover's expanded and added on a restaurant serving various dishes including pizza and a bakery. During the week this is the ultimate lunch spot.
Driaan Jordaan: Artisan bakery located in the hip Kloof street, serving breakfast, light meals, coffee and cakes. Balcony seating is preferred for a view of the busy street.
19 Queen Victoria St, Gardens, Gardens, Western Cape
Coffee Shop · 24 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: Located in the heart of the historic Company's Garden; this restaurant serves breakfast and lunch under the trees. You might get a visit from the local squirrels!
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Cape Town CBD - Foreshore · 4 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: The vegan revolution has taken Cape Town by force. This must be one of Cape Town's sexiest foodie spots in the the heart of artistic Woodstock.
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: This vegan, vegetarian and organic restaurant serves plant-based food, cold-pressed juices, organic coffees and nutritional treats. Not much seating available, however, takeaway options are.
Shop 4, Quay 5, V&A Waterfront, iKapa, Western Cape
Sushi Restaurant · Cape Town CBD - Foreshore · 101 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: One of Cape Town's most sought after restaurants, overlooking the Waterfront harbour. Tip: book a seat at the window for clear views of the yachts moving around in the harbour.
The Foundry, Prestwich St (at Cardiff St), iKapa, Western Cape
Sushi Restaurant · Cape Town CBD - Foreshore · 146 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: Recognised as one of the top 60 restaurants in the world, this eclectic eatery is a must for seafood lovers. From here, take a stroll down Greenpoint's nightlife.
Hotel Bar · Cape Town CBD - Foreshore · 7 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: Allows for unparalleled views of Table Mountain, Signal Hill and Table Bay from one of the highest and most glamorous restaurants in Cape Town. Located in the Silo District of the V&A Waterfront.
Tapas Restaurant · Cape Town CBD - Foreshore · 55 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: Awesome vibe, great tapas and cocktails, and located in the hip and trendy Bree Street. This restaurant fills up from sunset on. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating areas.
Driaan Jordaan: Great location with an incredible view of Camps Bay beach. This tapas restaurant serves the best cocktails in Cape Town! This could be the perfect spot to watch the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean.
Restaurant · Cape Town CBD - Foreshore · 11 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: Seelan is an Italian, Mediterranean & French inspired restaurant located in the restaurant strip at the V&A Waterfront, overlooking the harbour.
Victoria Road, 201 The Promenade, Camps Bay, iKapa, Western Cape
Japanese Restaurant · Camps Bay · 19 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: The view from Umi is the perfect spot to relax over a late afternoon cocktail. Watch the sunset whilst indulging in their sushi options.
Marine Drive, Hout Bay Harbour, iKapa, Western Cape
Harbor or Marina · Hout Bay · 45 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: Adjacent to the beach, Mariner's Wharf is a local favourite, serving old school fish & chips. Tip: Take a walk on the pier and you might get the chance to take a selfie with a real seal.
Driaan Jordaan: Immerse yourself in the exotic and elegant atmosphere of Signal Hill Terrace. Try an authentic Arabic shisha pipe, or indulge in their extensive Musgrave Gin offerings surrounding the pool.
Italian Restaurant · Milnerton · 32 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: The outside deck has an impressive full view of Table Mountain from across the bay. You might even see dolphins in the water below. My favourite pizza is the Surf & Turf.
Shop 50, Eden on Big Bay Shopping Centre (c/o Otto du Plessis Dr & Sir David Baird Dr,), Bloubergstrand, Western Cape
African Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: African restaurant located on the beachfront of Big Bay. To fit in with its African theme, visitors are given the option to receive an African art face painting. Great view of the beach!
Driaan Jordaan: Located on the iconic Kloof street strip with great views of Table Mountain. Relax under the umbrellas on the porch and give their Eggs Benedict a go!
Silvermist Wine Estate, Main Road, Constantia Nek, iKapa, Western Cape
French Restaurant · Hout Bay · 48 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: Ranked 7th worldwide for the best restaurant in the world! Delicious fusion of flavours in the heart of the Constantia wine valley. Tip: Booking weeks in advance is required.
French Restaurant · Cape Town CBD - Foreshore · 15 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: Contemporary restaurant from an award winning chef. Delicious food, great atmosphere and within walking distance of all major hotels in the city centre.
Steakhouse · Cape Town CBD - Foreshore · 42 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: For the meat lovers! This restaurant is known for its high quality meats. The restaurant has a great vibe and located in the city centre.
The Old Biscuit Mill, 375 Albert Road, iKapa, Western Cape
Restaurant · Woodstock · 55 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: Ranked 29th Best Restaurant in the world! Located in the artistic Old Biscuit Mill, Woodstock. Prepare to be mesmerised by the decor, flavours and attention to detail. Tip: Book weeks in advance.
Tapas Restaurant · Woodstock · 83 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: Award winning restaurant that focuses on five flavour profiles (salty, sour, bitter, sweet, and umami). The fish tacos are my favourite!
57 Somerset Road, Multipro Hse, Green Point, iKapa, Western Cape
Seafood Restaurant · Green Point · 44 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: This stylish upmarket dinner-dance restaurant has been entertaining its guests for years. Discover delicious options on their menu while watching a live stage performance.
African Restaurant · Gardens · 125 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: This Victorian house was transformed into one of Cape Town's most sought after restaurants and a favourite amongst international celebrities. Opt for a table in their dreamy garden.
Driaan Jordaan: One of Cape Town's oldest theatres located in District Six, presents local and international stage productions. The lobby offers a full stocked bar so mingle with friends before and after the shows.
Groot Constantia Road, Shop 8, High Constantia Centre, iKapa, Western Cape
Restaurant · Constantia · 16 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: Located in the majestic Constantia area of Cape Town, Foxcroft offers a sensory overload. Tip: The Korean fried chicken is a favourite on the menu.
Unit 3, 1st Floor, Slipway Corner, Pierhead, V & A Waterfront,, iKapa, Western Cape
Seafood Restaurant · Cape Town CBD - Foreshore · 104 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: This is one of the oldest restaurants in the V&A Waterfront and the closest you will get to dining on the water with a live entertainment lineup.
Gastropub · Cape Town CBD - Foreshore · 13 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: A quirky pub/restaurant serving South African favourites like taxi wings, sosaties, curries, boerewors burgers and the best cocktails. Balcony seats available overlooking Loop Street.
Driaan Jordaan: Classic lounge and boutique bar with Instagram-ready colourful cocktails and tapas! Bring your dance shoes as the party only ends at 4am.
Night Club · Cape Town CBD - Foreshore · 48 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: Upmarket beach party restaurant and club, featuring top local artists on Sundays. Dance in the sand or lounge at the pool. No caps, flip flops and shorts allowed during the night.
36 Buitenkant St (between Barrack & Commercial), iKapa, Western Cape
Café · Cape Town CBD - Foreshore · 220 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: If you travel the world looking for the best coffee, look no further. Truth Coffee Roasting was voted the best coffee shop in the world and famed for their “Steampunk inspired” artisan coffee shop.
Coffee Roaster · Cape Town CBD - Foreshore · 98 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: Take a tour of the coffee roasting process and experience pure coffee with various filtering options in upmarket Greenpoint. Also serves breakfast.
East Pier Rd (Breakwater Blvd), iKapa, Western Cape
Shopping Plaza · Cape Town CBD - Foreshore · 200 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: One of South Africa's most visited destinations offering everything from dining to shopping & live entertainment. The Cape Town wheel boasts breathtaking views of the harbour and Table Mountain.
Centenary Dr (Intersection of N2 & R44), Somerset West, Western Cape
Shopping Mall · 20 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: A convenient shopping centre located close to Strand beach, offering restaurants, bakeries, clothing stores and a Sterk-Kinekor cinema.
Shopping Mall · Cape Town CBD - Foreshore · 45 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: One of the most stylish shopping centres in Cape Town located in the trendy and affluent area of Greenpoint. Tip: The open air top level offers various relaxing cafes and restaurants.
Driaan Jordaan: This African arts and crafts market is located in the heart of the city centre. Easily accessible by foot and surrounded by cafes and restaurants.
Beach Rd (Granger Bay Blvd), Granger Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, Western Cape
Farmers Market · Cape Town CBD - Foreshore · 15 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: See what Cape Town's Farmers has to offer. The market has an abundance of fresh, locally grown produce and food stalls set against the backdrop of the V&A Waterfront. Note: Only open on Saturdays.
7 Coen Steytler Avenue/Walter Sisulu, Foreshore, Cape Town (opposite the CTICC), iKapa, Western Cape
Jewelry Store · Cape Town CBD - Foreshore · 10 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: Thinking of buying diamonds? Look no further. The Diamond Works is Cape Town's premier diamond jewellery shop. Ask your hotel concierge to arrange a transfer to the store.
Driaan Jordaan: Take a diamond tour or just browse through the various handmade pieces of jewellery. Loose gemstones and diamonds are also available to purchase.
Market · Woodstock, Cape Town · 125 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: This trendy market is located in the artistic area of Woodstock. Visit the market on Saturday mornings for an array of fresh farm-to-table food stalls and other African textiles.
Spa · Cape Town CBD - Foreshore · 3 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: Treat yourself to a relaxing massage, coupled with a session in the spa's Rasul chamber and floatation pool. The spa boasts a floating glass infinity pool and restaurant.
Driaan Jordaan: This is not your ordinary market. The Bay Harbour Market is one of Cape Town's hot spots on the weekends and features live entertainment, food stalls, crafts and a bar area.
Driaan Jordaan: Located in Sea Point, Mojo market is a new trendy market offering live music while visitors browse through the rows of food stalls, memorabilia shops and bar. Open from early till late at night.
Table Mountain (Tafelberg Rd), iKapa, Western Cape
Cable Car · Table Mountain · 79 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: The cableway allows visitors to access the top of Table Mountain as well as a 360 degree view of the coastline. Tip: Book in advance or visit the mountain early, queues can get very long.
Historic and Protected Site · Robben Island · 42 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: Take a short boat ride from the V&A Waterfront to Robben Island. Visit the prison where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for 18 years as well as other historic monuments on the island.
Botanical Garden · Table Mountain · 114 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: Nestled at the foot of Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch is one of the world's most admired botanical gardens. Tip: Take a walk on the "boomslang" wooden walkway for even better views of the gardens.
Nature Preserve · Cape of Good Hope · 47 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: Visit the most southwestern tip of Africa at Cape Point. This pristine nature reserve includes a funicular tram to the top of the mountain, white sandy beach and plenty of history.
Driaan Jordaan: One of Cape Town's finest beaches and known for its natural rock swimming pool and views of the Twelve Apostles mountains. The strip includes laid back cocktail bars and upmarket restaurants.
Driaan Jordaan: The winery is home to various restaurants as well as a gin distillery, chocolatier, coffee shop, glass blowing studio, vast green lawns and old oak trees, making it the perfect day out for the family.
Driaan Jordaan: Ever wanted to pick your own strawberries? Now is your chance. Visit the farm for picking as well as a farmers market that's open on weekends.
Driaan Jordaan: A wine farm with rows of fruit and vegetable orchards, a restaurant located in a greenhouse, a luxury spa surrounded by greenery and award winning wines, all organic.
Driaan Jordaan: Discover the vineyards of Franschhoek by tram. You can visit the historic and picturesque wine valley with a luxury hop-on hop-off service.
Art Museum · Cape Town CBD - Foreshore · 25 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: It's the largest museum in the world showcasing the art of Africa. Located in the Waterfront's trendy Silo District, the museum is housed in the renovated granary silos of Cape Town harbour.
Driaan Jordaan: The museum is dedicated to the historic District Six area of Cape Town and houses a vast collection of historic materials relating to this demolished area of Cape Town.
Driaan Jordaan: This wine estate is the perfect setting for a lunch with family and friends. Enjoy the panoramic views of Table Mountain from the restaurant while sipping on one of South Africa's award winning wines.
Denneboom Ave (Denneboom Ave), iKapa, Western Cape
Casino · Goodwood · 23 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: Don't just go for an hour, make a day of it. Activities include gambling (for adults) and an array of fun for the kids, which includes a cinema, restaurants and even an ice skating rink.
Driaan Jordaan: Spier offers much more than wine tasting and sales. Order a picnic basket and relax next to the farm dam; take a tour of the vineyards on a Segway, experience eagle encounters and great food.
Zoo · Somerset West - Non Urban · 15 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: Meet Zsa Zsa, Savannah, Shan and the rest of these majestic cats at the outreach centre. Take the family for a tour and end the day at Strand beach.
Signal Hill View Point (Signal Hill Road), iKapa, Western Cape
Other Great Outdoors · 3 tips and reviews
Driaan Jordaan: Looking for an adrenalin rush? Take a leap from Signal Hill and discover the breathtaking view of the Atlantic seaboard and land on Sea Point promenade. Note: Action camera is highly recommended.
Driaan Jordaan: Tour the vineyards and organic orchards of Spier Wine Estate in Stellenbosch on a Segway. Note: training and safety equipment is provided.
Driaan Jordaan: Set within a garden nursery, Bamboo serves breakfast and lunch in a garden-type setting. The chicken & seasonal fruit sandwich is my personal favourite. The nursery also has a play park, Bugz.
Driaan Jordaan: The famous lookout point on Chapman's Drive overlooking Houtbay. Tip: Stop over at the Bay Harbour Market for arts and crafts, live music and good food.
Driaan Jordaan: Set on Kalk Bay beach with its own tidal pool. Seating includes a cosy indoor area as well as a wooden deck that overlooks False Bay. Tip: They serve excellent cocktails.
Driaan Jordaan: Ditch a night out on the town and head down to the Grand Africa beach cafe. Imagine a beach party vibe with Moët champagne, fresh seafood and DJs on the decks.
Driaan Jordaan: If you're looking for a relaxing day out in nature, look no further. Bosjes is a farm located in the heart of the Boland, with a farm kitchen, tea garden and their Instagram ready "floating chapel".