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Eat & Drink

Sunset sushi on the Camps Bay strip, world-class Winelands lunches, Cape Malay curries and rooftop sundowners — Cape Town eats and drinks brilliantly, and for less than you'd think.

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Eat & Drink
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Sunset sushi on the Camps Bay strip, world-class Winelands lunches, Cape Malay curries and rooftop sundowners — Cape Town eats and drinks brilliantly, and for less than you'd think.

This is the eat-and-drink edit: where to catch the sunset with a plate in front of you, the City Bowl streets where locals actually eat, and the rooftops and terraces built for a Cape Town sundowner.

Where to Eat in Camps Bay
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Where to Eat in Camps Bay

Where to eat in Camps Bay — the sunset strip, seafood and sushi with a view, and how to get a west-facing table when everyone wants one.

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Dining OutWhere to eat, from the strip to the city.
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Frequently Asked

Where should you eat in Cape Town?
The Victoria Road strip in Camps Bay for sunset dining, and Bree Street and Kloof Street in the City Bowl for the deepest, best-value restaurant scene where locals eat.
Is eating out in Cape Town expensive?
No — it's excellent value by international standards. Even world-ranked fine dining costs a fraction of European or US prices, though the top tables book out well ahead.
What food is Cape Town known for?
Fresh Atlantic seafood, Cape Malay dishes like bobotie and curries, the traditional braai, and Winelands fine dining — a distinctive mix of African, Malay and European influences.
Where is the best sundowner spot in Cape Town?
The Atlantic Seaboard facing west over the sea — the Camps Bay strip is the classic, while Signal Hill with a picnic is the free local favourite.