Where should YOU eat at the Waterfront?
Welcome to our Waterfront restaurant guide! Best restaurant guides have their place, but this is not it... I don't pretend to be a food and wine connoisseur. But I do know the restaurants we love at the Waterfront and why we love them. We'd be flattered if our favourites appealed to you. If they don't, we're sure you'll find a restaurant that does, because there are sooo many to choose from! Here's our list of places we'd recommend without blinking.
Evening Choices that Charm Us
we're sushi fiends! First choice for us at the V&A Waterfront is the Royal Sushi Bar at Balducci's. Outstanding sushi, outstanding service. A word of warning - it's not for younger children, even if they like sushi. There's no room to wriggle! Try the Cape Town Fish Market rather - it's more spacious.Morton's on the Wharf - it has a New Orleans feel and Cajun creole dishes are a speciality. Once again upstairs and overlooking the Victoria Basin, this time with a view of Table Mountain thrown in. It's spectacular on languid summer evenings.Belthazar specialises in steaks and seafood. We can vouch for the steaks! They also have a huge and renowned wine list. Be sure to sit outside and enjoy it al fresco.the Green Dolphin is "Dedicated to the preservation of jazz" and the big drawcard here is live jazz performances 7 days a week! New Orleans-type cuisine again and a very vibey atmosphere. the Hildebrand is a great Italian and seafood restaurant and it is in a peach of a location, even by Waterfront standards. It's right on the Pierhead with the boats moored alongside, a real winner.
Day-time light meals
we love to brunch at the Mugg & Bean. It's indoors, so alas no sea view, but they have an enormous menu and are pretty indulgent with the whims of younger patrons (need I say more?). We've also noticed that they have got busier and busier since we became regulars - many Capetonians voting with their feet...? the Ocean Basket does flapping-fresh fish and chips as well as virtually every other sea food available in South Africa. It's upstairs with a lovely view over the Victoria Basin. It can be a little tricky to find (we're trying to keep it a secret from the tourists, aren't we?) so ask at Information for directions
Fast Food Options
we go for Steers every time - Proudly South African, and the best burgers and chips in the world! They do great steak rolls and grilled chicken too.
Now that you've picked our brains - all you have to do is choose. Bon appetit!
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