Spek & Bone continues to deliver that warm Winelands charm. The historic setting, generous R680 set menu, and bold local flavours make it a great spot for a weekend lunch with friends.

Is the view at Chefs Warehouse Tintswalo Atlantic worth the eye-watering price tag? After visiting five fine dining spots in two weeks, I put this iconic oceanfront restaurant to the test. From R800 starting wines and luxury caviar to inconsistent service and missed farewells, here is my honest review on whether it truly lives up to the hype. Spoiler alert: it’s clear it on international tourists.

We’ve lived in Cape Town for years, but somehow we had never gone to Massimo’s in Hout Bay. On a winter Monday evening in August, we finally made it, and had what turned into one of the most memorable family dinners we’ve had in a while.

We’ve lived in Cape Town for years, but somehow we had never gone to Massimo’s in Hout Bay. On a winter Monday evening in August, we finally made it, and had what turned into one of the most memorable family dinners we’ve had in a while.

Looking for a midweek reset that pairs sweeping vineyard views with serious culinary value? We recently headed up to Durbanville Hills to experience The Tangram’s Wednesday Date night Special—a seasonal treat offering two main courses and two glasses of Collectors Reserve wine for R395.

From MasterChef South Africa connections and standout wine pairings to an honest look at where the kitchen hit the mark (and where a classic Italian favourite fell short), here is my full, unfiltered review of our evening at The Tangram.

Chef Marcus Gericke has taken over Urchin restaurant which is located inside the Hyatt Regency in the Cape Town CBD. The restaurant itself has an interesting backstory…

My wife Lianne (The Roasted Mom) and I celebrated our wedding anniversary at Terrarium recently. It is a fairly new fine dining spot that feels perfectly matched for a milestone celebration. As we walked toward the Queen Victoria Hotel in the historic Portswood Ridge precinct, it started to rain - just like it did on our wedding day.

My wife Lianne (The Roasted Mom) and I try to go out for dinner together at least once a month. Date night is a rare time where we have no kids around and it is our chance to re-connect and catch up over a meal. 

Restaurant week is on at the moment (from 27 March to 3 May) and this is a great time to explore Cape Town’s culinary scenes. Restaurants that are usually booked out months in advance or priced for a special occasion become more accessible to locals through fixed-price menus. 

Little Fox in Constantia offers a Restaurant Week menu for just R700. The value is hard to argue with. The service was a bit of a mixed bag, but we thoroughly enjoyed the menu.

Eleven restaurant is named after its location as it is situated on 11 Huguenot street in the heart of Franschhoek. It is the first South African-inspired restaurant by chef and owner Ryan Shell, who is also responsible for the very popular Ōku and Yama Asian eatery, which are only a stone’s throw away.

Franschhoek is known for its great restaurants. Many are fine-dining and some of these are quite formal. If you are looking for a relaxed atmosphere, but still want a great culinary experience, Monneaux is the place to go. You can have a peaceful lunch in the verdant fountain terrace, or have dinner in the original Manor House.

We were in Hermanus as part of our annual trip over the Easter school holidays. We visited Spookfontein Restaurant on Day 3. It had been all about doing things slowly. We had first had some…

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants for 2024 have just been announced, and Cape Town’s own La Colombe made it into the top 50. The win took me down memory lane, to my wife’s birthday three years ago, which we celebrated in style at atop the Silvermist Wine Estate.

With my parents in Cape Town for the festive season, we have the benefit of two great babysitters on-hand and we took full advantage last Friday night.

We had been wanting to go to Emazulwini for a while, and with guests and fellow foodies down from Johannesburg for a long weekend, it was the perfect timing.