The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Cape Town Central, April 2024

Down South Food Bar

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"Best place! Drinks are cheap, even cheaper during happy hour (5-7) Very very very prime food and the best service from the nicest people. Best..."

Farirai Russo Rusere

"So I come here often for the breakfast special. Usually on a brodate with my friend, or with a good book. I enjoy their other food and offerings as..."

Christofolus Sweetus

"I love this place!! Everything we've tried on the menu is excellent, huge portions, the service is fast and friendly and the chef must be superhuman..."

Amy-Louise Snelling

"Just had the best burger!!! What an amazing find all their food is good and service is amazing! Well done guys and thank..."

Jon Wilson

"Amazing service, food and staff. Awesome vibe after..."

Anthea De Lillie

"I absolutely love this place, service is good, their food is honestly really nice, definitely one for the..."

Keshia Fisher

"Very friendly, wonderful ribs!!I first ate there a year ago and the vibe is just as great! Too bad the wifi is only 30minutes, Portugal salutes you..."

Gonçalo Rainho

"One of our favorite places. Wonderfully friendly and always helpful staff who go out of their way to accommodate any request. Over the years we..."

Marita McComiskey

"OMG 1 of the best food and service ever everytime im in cape town this is my place thank you..."

Camagwini Wawa Sokani

"Such a nice place. Makes me feel like I’m..."

Ian Riley

"Great service. I enjoyed the bucket of shrimp mixed with potatoes and corn and stepped down with a glass of strawberry milkshake. Down South Food Bar..."

Michael Tarerefa

"Great service. Food is value for..."

Daniel Slater

"Great breakfast special. Real value for money. Friendly efficient staff made it a memorable experience.They also have big screen tv's and a bar..."

Justin Mountney

"To start things off our waiter was hands down the best, he listened attentively to all our requests and gave the best suggestions. I'd like to thank..."

Ketsia Kasongo Lenge

"Really good chai latte, my favourite place to grab lunch particularly on grueling days at the salt mine. Really chill atmosphere and friendly staff...."

Heather Moyo

"Enjoyed the breakfast special this morning, such value of money as it is a good portion of food for the amount being charged. Also ordered a plate of..."

Kudzai Sachikonye

"This is the best place to eat in the area for me. The Texan aesthetic is so cheesy it has charm and the staff will always remember you even if you..."

Manna Storom

"I'm a regular here, it's genuinely my everyday go to . I love watching games here or getting in on the happy hour. It's a lovely go to for a chilled..."

Tess Yieke

"If you are a sports fan & love watching soccer or rugby whilst surrounded by other fans, this is the perfect place for you! Very chilled, lotsss..."

Tselediglodina

"It's sports season...and this is the place to come watch the latest sports games in this area. You see the screens from almost every seat inside the..."

Matshepo Motlanthe

"Went to down south foodbar for the first time over the weekend originally for drinks for a friend's birthday. Happy hour was amazing and we..."

Claire Victoria Henderson

"hot & flavoursome hot sauce, decent portions, wide variety of drinks , good service and useful balcony on those hot nights. good place for after..."

Justice Levi

"Great food at a reasonable price..... Their wings and pizza especially is the best. Great easy going vibe. ..."

Edith Kudzai Mshoperi

"Spent a friends birthday yesterday. Waiter's were very accommodating with a big group and our food and drinks came very quickly. I ordered the jerky..."

Megan Parker

"Not a bad place to come watch sport or have drinks with your mates. Unfortunately, their food prices are insane, although...our nachos portion was..."

Gabriel Stein

"This is the 2nd time I have been to Down South and it was a great experience once again. I contacted the manager via email 2 weeks in advance for my..."

Natalie Cracker Anders

"I just had a prawn salad with bacon and avo and all the usual suspects that is the best thing I've eaten in 2016. And the kitchen almost reopened to..."

Derek Catsam

"A great place for food and a catch up with a friend, I wouldn't go there for a formal occasion though. The food is great to share and comfortable..."

Adrian Ciesielski

"My friend and I went here spontaneously and I was happily surprised. The service was speedy and the burgers and chips were good! Everything else on..."

Emma Bowen

"Excellent burger patties... Probably some of the best in cape town . Great menu, Great quality, great value. This restaurant is a personal favourite...."

Kos Gangster

"We orded the bacon,feta and avo burger and a full rack of Ribs. The burger was a bit smaller than i remember it being and the ribs were served with..."

Chwayita

"While most of their food is slightly above average, and the service is sometimes good and sometimes delayed, they have one of the best buttermilk..."

Hemel Soni

"I thought it would be a bore but I was proven wrong! Try their cocktails and you will die. I'm in love with their fries and their wings platter...."

Unopa Mazwigwila

"I'm surprised how many people don't know about this place. While the service can be slightly erratic, their burgers are simply amazing! I'd go as far..."

Lauren Hartzenberg

"They have a few good specials that run here and I really enjoyed their breakfast which is very affordable! The waiters are friendly and efficient. I..."

Ryan Harrison

"A delightful breakfast this morning at Down South! I'm definitely a fan of their menu, today I had the Bacon,banana & maple syrup flapjacks & my..."

Roxanne Paulse

"Last week I was invited to Down South Food Bar in Rondebosch To taste 5 lovely wines. 4 whites and a red. Down South Food bar is situated on the main..."

Under5foot

"Cold beer at a great price. Good place to go to watch the game on a Saturday or Sunday only complaint I had was their generator was very unstable cut..."

Justin Van Dyk

"Very good dining and live sports on big tv screens. PEACE CUP organizers, playas and fans enjoy the food and say thanx very much for the..."

Ralf G Will

"Great food and a great vibe! Slow service majority of the times I've been there :) the two happy hours and the Tuesday burger special is an absolute..."

Joshuaverheul

"Down South is probably one of the restaurants I eat at on a regular. Food and service is always exceptionally good. Would definitely recommend it..."

Anisha Pillay

"Down south once again delivers excellent, tasty food in a great vibe. An excellent choice for ribs, chicken wings, beers on tap and English soccer...."

Mr Creosote

"Perfect place to hang with friends and just have a nice, chilled..."

Thembela Mahelu

"Delicious and cheap food! Their burgers and lindt choc dessert are a..."

Tori Blaire MacIlwaine

"Wow Wow Wow, Went to Down South on Friday and what a Fun night out - Amazing Food, Amazing Vibe and Great Service, just as it should be once you..."

Tracy Poulter

Wang Thai (lagoon Beach)

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"Firstly, the ambiance and setup is wonderful. Great view and location; write on the beach.The staff is very cordial and efficient in..."

Tathagat Verma

"Excellent Thai cuisine spot to wine and dine!! 👌🏾. We had an awesome 3 course meal; Medley of Dim Sum for starters, a light Sushi platter and a..."

Mduzeet Zwane

"This Wang Thai is simply amazing! It's right on the beach, beautiful inside and out with and extensive menu and delicious cuisine! Will be..."

Yajna Gold

"Great experience. Dim sum as a starter is a brilliant idea and the lingering flavours set a relaxed pace for an evening. Positioned on the..."

Gerhard

"Such an accommodating place. We arrived 5 minutes before the kitchen closed and asked if we can order food. The waiter helped us decide so that the..."

Kevin Ross

"I haven't been here in years, but the steamed fish and beautiful aromatics and flavors of their food is amazing. Also the location right on the beach..."

Lize

"Came here for my sister's birthday, really enjoyed it!! They are busy having a winter curry special so you get a portion of jasmine rice a glass of..."

Adi Van Breda

"I would recommend this restaurant. The service was good.food always good. Sushi good size not big perfect size. BEST and biggest OYSTERS you have to..."

Elena Belka

"Nice place near the ocean. The starter was great you could create your own wrap. Which was soo delicious and yummy. Great idea that 👍🏽...."

Verlynn Johnson

"In my opinion this is one of the best places to go for thai food, especially on the Milnerton side of Cape Town out of town area. The flavours..."

Sheryll

"Celebrated my birthday here. The location is beautiful, on the shore of the beach. Just the way I like it. I ordered the Po-pia, which was duck..."

Nicol Miller

"Actually a very nice Thai place, dishes are spicy and have depth in the flavours. Just a tad bit overpriced in my opinion. Service and decor are..."

Dennis Chiang

"You will find Wang Thai at Lagoon Beach with beautiful views of the ocean for a welcoming atmosphere. A taste of Thai cuisine with a menu..."

Sharese Hunt

"Been here a couple of times over the years I've been in Cape Town and they have never disappointed. Service has been very good and..."

Glen Hunt

"Excellent venue with a lovely view! Very comprehensive menu and wine list. Great curry, sushi of a high standard and service is commendable.. Highly..."

Barbara Ann Hall

"Always been my fav restaurant but holy crap the service is slow tonight. Ctn service is usually atrocious at best but tonight was rediculous. Good..."

Neil McBain

"Exellent service, great view. I definitely want to go again. I had one on the curry dishes. I'm not really a fan of Thai but this is a good..."

Elle Mbadaliga

"Delicious flavors, decent prices, excellent service by the waitrons, and a beautiful setting. It eventually turned out to be an enjoyable Father's..."

Jason O'Hoolihan

" Service took a little while to get to our table of three but the waitress was knowledgeable and friendly. They need a set menu of sorts..."

Jon Gericke

"I haven't been to Wang Thai for a couple years so I was quite excited to go back last night as my previous visit a few years back was really good. I..."

Jess Styles

"Not too sure why we decided to drive all the way to Lagoon beach for Thai food, but it was definitely worth it. The decor is minimalistic..."

Meera Naik

"The first thing that strikes you about Wang Thai is the location. Situated on the beach, with an awesome view, this is ideal for a special Summery..."

Claudia Penny

"Absolutely delicious! Waited a while for the food to arrive but that was due to the restaurant being very busy and we had arrived later than usual. A..."

Shannon Van Heerden

"We haven't been here for a while, but always enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and gorgeous view. The wind was up last night, but it was still pleasant. I..."

Coral Le Roux

"I love thailand and coming to wang thai in milnerton... Wow its the best views of sunset while enjoying great meal which always takes me back to..."

Cavin Arendse

"This is about the only half decent restaurant on the coastal strip once you leave the cbd until you get to Blouberg. It's a good location..."

Angus

"We had lunch at this beautiful setting. The view is excellent. The restaurant can be a bit noisy. The service was very poor but the food compensated..."

Christine Du Toit

"Came to wang thai for my birthday dinner, Must say it was very busy for a Tuesday night . Lovely views of the sea and great atmosphere. There were 10..."

Tiara Jorissen

"Had a wonderful lunch there yesterday.started are 13h00 and ended at 19h00.:-) the atmosphere and service were very good , with a spectecular view of..."

Beverley Silkstone

"Kept to the quality of the franchise, add a an awesome view of the beach and you have a great combination. The place wasn't that busy when..."

Avtaar Mohanlall

"After desperately missing Thailand and their cuisine, I decided to try out our local Wang Thai at the Lagoon Beach hotel. After hearing so much about..."

Mandy Jones

"Amazing Thai restaurant overlooking the beach. Romantic vibe with great atmosphere and scenery. Sushi menu was delish, especially my favourite salmon..."

Ilhaam Laamy Nazier

"Had dinner with my family there for my birthday a few years back. The litchi duck curry I had is still one of the best curries I have ever had. Would..."

Lian Smit

"My favorite Thai restaurant in the Cape, right by the beach, The pad Thai is to die for. Fantastic atmosphere and lovely staff always an absolute..."

Dani

"Closest to Thailand you can get in SA. Awesome food, good vibe :-) Perfect for date nights. Location is great, make sure to come at sunset to..."

Deon Van Der Westhuizen

"We went early on a Friday and by 19:30 it was packed so definitely make a booking! Awesome Service from the waiters, friendly and very helpful!..."

Lara Maré

"My first experience of Wang Thai was pleasant. My boss and I needed a dinner and he's staying at the Lagoon Beach hotel, it's super convenient. There..."

David Taylor

"Unfailingly consistent in terms of food and service and of course a great location thrown into the mix at no extra cost.The fragrant spices used make..."

Bev Moss-Reilly

"I've been here a few times. Stunning view and a lekker vibe. The food is very good, but unfortunately the portions is a bit on the small side for me,..."

Jacques Farmer

"Service is good and the restaurant offers fantastic views! I had a sushi starter and veg soring rolls - you get 6 spring rolls but they are tiny..."

Adrian Kaplan

"Great restaurant if you're looking for Asian food. My only negative remark is that the restaurant is quite hot and stuffy inside with minimal..."

Glynn Pearson

"My new favourite thing, Tamarind Prawns. Yum yum. Dad had the Green Curry. Very hot. D had the mushroom and tofu cashew curry. Yummy Pad Thai..."

Clint Payne

"One of my favorite places for sundowners in Cape Town. Have a mezze platter with spring rolls, wontons, chicken satay for starters and sushi or a..."

Michael Lotter

"Very tasty, delicious food. We tried the combo platter, sushi, green curry and chocolate spring rolls and would recommend it all and order it again...."

Dana Booth

"Vibey atmosphere complimented with fine Thai Dining and Asian Fusion. I love the variety of wine available, the 'never disappointing' combo..."

Lloyd Williams

"Loved the steamed fish!! Food is great but a little cold in the winter . Restaurant layout could be improved but awesome food ..."

Chris Musoni

"This is the place to go to where you are in the mood for good Thai food with a stunning view! And if you time it right you can enjoy your drinks..."

SvN_lovedining

"Absolutely amazing food with very attentive staff! Only issue: due to being so full, you often wait some time to get your food. It is well worth the..."

Anuschka Wischnewski

"This was the first ever restaurant we dined at on our first ever visit to South Africa . I wasn't expecting the quality of Thai to match my..."

Ratika Gupta

"Food always good and the service friendly. We have been coming here regularly for over 4..."

Neal Douglass

"Stunning place ! Food is delicious, had a tom yum soup, and a chicken litchi curry with rice! The staff was great and food arrived quite quickly. The..."

Amaris Epstein

"Beautiful view, good sushi, good service and good dessert try the brownie with ice..."

Maaaferraz

"Only been here twice and had one good and one bad experience.Wang Thai has a beautiful views and is a gorgeous place to be on a warm..."

Tracy Poulter

"My ultimate favourite place, its well worth the money and a must to go..."

Kim Austin

"Very pleasant setting overlooking an artificial sort of bay. Service great, the food, a wide variety, my meal just a Tom Yung Soup almost as good as..."

Justin Du Plessis

"Wonderful atmosphere. Fantastic waiters. Food super. Lovely time with the..."

marie grotepass

"Great food with a large selection and good quality. Prices are a little higher than average, but affordable for the quality and location (a few steps..."

Dylan Bruce

"It was nice, I barely ate anything because I was so full, but what I did eat / try was nice. I enjoyed the service, the people and the views. Worth..."

Bjorn Bergmann

"The food here is an understatement to say how amazing it is. Far star food at 3 star prices. Worth coming back over n..."

Katlego M

"Well seeing it was a windy day, we made the best of the experience at Wang Thai, food delicious, it was a new waitress though so hmmm well like I..."

Carmen

"Wang Thai is an incredible restaurant at a beautiful location. The food is out of this world, and the drinks are great as well. I would highly..."

Warren Carrington

"This restaurant is so family orientated. There were tables of families with kids, couples and even people on their own. The kids all seemed happy and..."

Stash Schenck

"Lovely food as usual. Good service. Stunning views. It's one of my favorite restaurents. My friend had a sushi started which looked incredible. I had..."

Debbie Slom

"Great views and lovely atmosphere. Service was very good. Food was well presented and very delicious, but the men (3) were left feeling hungry. The..."

Denise Tunstead

"Day 1 Good food for a good price. The cocktail was citrus with a delicate texture. Enjoyable to say the least The main course felt a little too..."

Emmanuel

"Great experience. Loved the ambiance. Place was nice and warm considering the cold and wet weather outside. We enjoyed a lovely authentic dinner..."

VickiB

"Their food was amaaaaazing! ❤️ My first time there, enjoyed the wide range of seafood. I had seafood noodles and sushi and friend had Duck. They..."

Kouthar Davids

"Awesome setting. Food excellent, service lagged a bit. My table was not cleared until the end, although waiter was at my table to bring next course...."

Toii Van Rensburg

"0ur host had recommended we have a meal here before we leave SA. Had a great chat with the owner on booking our table. I would book as this place was..."

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