10 Restaurants in Cape Town with the best view - Chefs Warehouse Tintswalo Atlantic
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10 Restaurants in Cape Town with the best view

Are you looking for a great Cape Town restaurant with a stunning view? From its magnificent Table Mountain backdrop, glorious Atlantic Ocean, Signal Hill, Lion’s Head, the captivating Cape winelands, lively V&A Waterfront, stunning city-scape and so much more, Cape Town has no shortage of sensational views. Pair it with the Mother City’s incredible restaurant and culinary scene, and you’ve got yourself a winning combination.

Here are the top 10 restaurants in Cape Town with the best view – all of which should be on your Cape Town culinary bucket-list.

#1 On the Rocks (Bloubergstrand)

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If you’re looking for the Cape Town view trifecta, On the Rocks in Bloubergstrand should be at the top of your list. Positioned right on the rocks of Blouberg Beach, this west coast restaurant boasts a spectacular view of Table Mountain, Atlantic Ocean, and Robben Island. Perfectly complimented by a wide selection of menu options, ranging from fresh seafood and traditional west coast favorites, to Cape Malay curry, dry-aged beef fillet, and freshly baked crème brûlée, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Pair it with a lovely glass of wine, cocktail, cold craft beer and a refreshing sea breeze, and you may never want to leave. If you happen to find yourself there at sunset, you’re in for a real treat! It is known as one of the most beautiful sunset spots in Cape Town after all.

#2 Azure Restaurant (Camps Bay)

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Set on the slopes of Table Mountain, with a picture-perfect view of the Atlantic Ocean and Lion’s Head, there are few views that can compare to that of Azure Restaurant at the Twelve Apostles Hotel. While Azure will undoubtedly treat you to one of the best fine dining experiences in Cape Town any time of the day, a sunset dining experience on the Azure Restaurant terrace is pure magic!

Besides being one of the top restaurants in Cape Town with the best view, Azure Restaurant is renowned for its exceptional culinary masterpieces and world-class cuisine, showcasing all best flavours Cape Town has to offer.

  • Location: 12 Apostles Hotel, Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town
  • Contact details: 021 437 9029 | [email protected] | www.12apostleshotel.com
  • Operating hours: Monday – Sunday: Breakfast: 7am – 10.30am (Available to non-residents); Lunch: 12.30pm – 3.30pm; Dinner: 6pm – 10pm

#3 Harbour House (Kalk Bay)

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With two locations in the V&A Waterfront and Kalk Bay, Harbour House has established itself as one of Cape Town’s most sought-after culinary hotspots. While the harbourfront, ocean and Table Mountain view of Harbour House in the V&A Waterfront is nothing short of spectacular, the view from Harbour House in Kalk Bay is bound to sweep you off your feet.

Perched right on the rocks of the Kalk Bay harbour, you’ll be treated to an uninterrupted sea view thanks to their floor to ceiling glass windows. Beautifully complimented by the sounds of crashing waves on the shoreline, there is nothing quite like it. While Harbour House is regarded as one of the best seafood restaurants in Cape Town, with their West Coast mussels, prawns, and seafood platters being firm favourites, they offer a wide selection of exceptional and flavour-filled menu options for everyone to enjoy.

#4 Bobo’s Brasserie (Mouille Point)

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Boasting one of the best views of Mouille Point Beach, Bobo’s Brasserie is a must-visit spot for those looking to enjoy a delicious meal and a few drinks with a beautiful backdrop. To take Bobo’s Brasserie’s view to the next level, the remains of the shipwrecked RMS Athens can be seen sticking out of the ocean from this cool Cape Town restaurant.

Its stunning sea-side location, amazing ocean view, laid-back vibe, extensive wine and drinks list and jam-packed menu, catering to every taste bud, makes Bobo’s Brasserie the ideal Cape Town restaurant to enjoy good food, good company, and a great view.

  • Location: Mouille Point, Two Oceans Beach, Beach Rd, Mouille Point, Cape Town
  • Contact details: 021 439 9027 | [email protected] | www.bobos.co.za
  • Operating hours: Monday – Sunday, 12pm – 11pm

#5 Chefs Warehouse Beau Constantia (Constantia)

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Showcasing one of the most magnificent views over the Constantia wine valley, Chefs Warehouse Beau Constantia is the ultimate picturesque winelands escape. Besides its sought-after Cape winelands location, Chefs Warehouse Beau Constantia has established itself as one of Cape Town’s must-visit culinary gems for locals and travelers alike.

Beau Constantia offers a casual fine-dining experience in a modern dining space. Chef Ivor Jones and his team only use local, fresh, seasonal ingredients and unique and exciting flavour combinations to elevate and create their sensational dishes. This offers diners an alternative perspective on the classic Chefs Warehouse tapas-style dining, which is a mix between a traditional tasting menu and a bespoke sharing plate experience of contemporary tapas.

  • Location: 1043 Constantia Main Road, Constantia, Cape Town
  • Contact details: 021 794 8632 ext.1 | [email protected] | www.beauconstantia.com
  • Operating hours: Monday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm | Office closed on Sunday | Restaurant Seating Times: Lunch: 12pm – 14:30pm (Wednesday-Sunday) | Dinner: 5pm – 7:30pm (Wednesday-Saturday)

#6 The Granary Café at the Silo Hotel (V&A Waterfront)

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Showcasing a 360degree view of the Mother City in all her glory, The Granary Café at the Silo Hotel is undoubtedly one of the top Cape Town restaurants with the best view. From Table Mountain and the surrounding mountain ranges, to the glorious Atlantic Ocean, vibrant V&A Waterfront, stunning city-scape and beyond, you’d be hard-pressed to find a view quite as spectacular as the one from the Silo Hotel’s sixth-floor restaurant. The Granary’s 5.5m-high pillowed glass windows makes it possible to admire the view all the way throughout your meal.

The Granary Café offers an equally exceptional culinary and dining experience. Providing the perfect mix of classic and contemporary, it features a short but diverse menu focusing on fresh, local ingredients. The Granary Café’s sensational food, magnificent view, and world-renowned location in one of the Mother City’s greatest architectural wonders, the Silo Hotel, makes it a top Cape Town restaurant that should be one everyone’s bucket-list.

  • Location: The Silo Hotel, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
  • Contact details: 021 670 0500 | [email protected] | www.theroyalportfolio.com/the-silo/experiences/at/the-granary-cafe/
  • Operating hours: Monday – Sunday, 12pm – 9:30pm

#7 Grand Africa Café & Beach (Granger Bay)

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Situated right on its own private beach, the Grand Africa Café & Beach is pure beach dining bliss! Boasting jaw-dropping views of Table Mountain, the Atlantic Ocean, Lion’s Head and Signal Hill, it will feel like you’ve escaped to your own slice of beach paradise right in the heart of Cape Town. It’s no surprise that it is regarded as one of Cape Town’s most sought-after destination restaurants and beach-front cafés.

You can expect a fresh blend of casual-contemporary cuisine, balanced with all the delights of local seasonal fair – paying tribute to Cape Town’s discerning travel-Foodie repertoire. The Grand’s beach café magic doesn’t end there – With a choice of five bars, ocean view decks, nine private function venue areas and on-beach dining, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Undoubtedly making it the perfect Cape Town restaurant and café for beach-chic dining, a fun night out, slow-motion rendezvous, and ocean-front sundowners – it is one of the most beautiful sunset spots in the city after all.

#8 Chefs Warehouse at Tintswalo Atlantic (Hout Bay)

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Located on Chapman’s Peak Drive, right on the ocean shore, you’ll be treated to uninterrupted ocean and mountain range views, complemented by the sound of waves lapping gently against the rocks of the hotel and restaurant’s outdoor deck. Each table at Chefs Warehouse at Tintswalo Atlantic overlooks the spectacular view from all angles, taking your ocean-front dining experience to the next level. As for the food, you can look forward to Chef Liam Tomlin’s famed tapas-for-two concept with seasonal ingredients that are exquisitely plated.

#9 Blowfish Restaurant (Blouberg)

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What was once a Blouberg hidden gem has become one of Cape Town’s top restaurants showcasing one of the best Table Mountain and Atlantic Ocean views. Besides its stunning seaside setting, the Blowfish Restaurant has loudly and proudly established itself as one of the best seafood restaurants in the city. Their signature selection of freshly prepared sushi and seafood counter (where the fresh catch of the day is grilled to perfection) will have seafood lovers savouring every bite.

The Blowfish Restaurant prides themselves on only using the best produce from land and sea – Diners can rest assured that they are getting the best of the best every time they dine at the Blowfish. Paired with a great drink selection and a vibrant, warm, and welcoming atmosphere, the Blowfish Restaurant is undoubtedly one of the top restaurants in Cape Town with the best view.

  • Location: 1 Marine Drive, Dolphin Beach, Bloubergstrand, Cape Town
  • Contact details: 021 556 5464 | [email protected] | www.blowfishrestaurant.co.za
  • Operating hours: Monday – Sunday, 8am – 10pm | Breakfast from 8am – 11am | Lunch from 12pm | Dinner from 12pm

#10 Thorfynn’s Restaurant (Noordhoek)

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Located in one of the Mother City’s most beautiful hidden gems and stunning seaside towns, Noordhoek, Thorfynn’s Restaurant boasts one of the most captivating views in Cape Town. Situated in a natural setting with an ancient Milkwood forest tangled around the deck, Thorfynn’s is the ultimate nature lover’s escape in the heart of Noordhoek’s Monkey Valley Nature Resort. Thorfynn’s Restaurant’s natural surrounding is perfectly complimented by a magnificent ocean view, providing diners with the best of both worlds

Thorfynn’s offers a variety of culinary styles and menu options. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty farmhouse breakfast, a delicious lunch on their deck or a special dinner by candlelight, Thorfynn’s is the ideal restaurant to enjoy a great meal, in a stunning setting, with a magnificent backdrop. If you’re up for some exploring before or after your meal, you can wander through the enchanting milkwood forest and make your way to Noordhoek’s spectacular 8km stretch of unspoiled beach.