Cape Town: what to see and where to eat

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3,776,313 people live here

Nearest airport: Cape Town International Airport (CPT), about 17.39 km from the centre

Distances are straight-line and the walking time is an estimate, not a route.

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Things to see

  • island

    Robben Island

    island in Table Bay, South Africa

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Murray's Harbour, about 16 min on foot OpenStreetMap

    About 14 km from the city centre

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  • star fort

    Castle of Good Hope

    17th-century bastion fort in Cape Town, South African

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Golden Arrow Bus Station, about 5 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • national library

    National Library of South Africa

    South African government agency

    Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; We 10:00-17:00 OpenStreetMap, written 2025-01-18

    Admission Not checked

    Getting there Nearest stop or station Golden Arrow Bus Station, about 10 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • botanical garden

    Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

    botanical garden

    Oct-Mar 08:00-19:00; Apr-Sep 08:00-18:00 OpenStreetMap, written 2025-01-02

    Admission Not checked

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  • national museum

    Iziko South African Museum

    museum in Cape Town, South Africa

    Mo-Su 10:00-17:00 OpenStreetMap, written 2024-03-29

    Ticket needed OpenStreetMap, written 2024-03-29

    Getting there Nearest stop or station Gardens, about 11 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • public aquarium

    Two Oceans Aquarium

    aquarium in Cape Town, South Africa

    Opening hours Not checked

    Ticket needed OpenStreetMap, written 2025-12-28

    Getting there Nearest stop or station Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island, about 8 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • art museum

    Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa

    museum of contemporary art in South Africa

    Th-Su 10:00-18:00 OpenStreetMap, written 2024-12-12

    Admission Not checked

    Getting there Nearest stop or station Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island, about 3 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • memorial

    Rhodes Memorial

    memorial to English-born, South African politician Cecil John Rhodes

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Rosebank Station, about 20 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • windmill

    Mostert's Mill

    former windmill in Africa

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Rosebank Station, about 11 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • art museum

    South African National Gallery

    art museum spread over several locations

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Gardens, about 9 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • cultural heritage

    Human Rights, Liberation and Reconciliation: Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites

    World Heritage Site in South Africa

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    About 911 km from the city centre

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  • villa

    Tuynhuys

    Cape Town office of the Presidency of the Republic of South Africa

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Gardens, about 10 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • museum

    Groote Schuur

    estate: Dutch East India Company granary → Hester Anna van der Byl / Coetsee → Cecil Rhodes / Sir Herbert Baker → South African President official residence → museum

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Rondebosch, about 12 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • lighthouse

    Green Point Lighthouse

    lighthouse in Cape Town, South Africa

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station The "Blue Train", about 2 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • shipwreck

    SS Oakburn and Bos 400

    historic wreck and dive site at Duiker Point on the Cape Peninsula west coast

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    About 16 km from the city centre

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  • garden

    Company's Garden

    park in Cape Town, South Africa

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Gardens, about 12 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • dam

    Woodhead Dam

    dam in Table Mountain, Western Cape, South Africa

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  • anglican or episcopal cathedral

    St. George's Cathedral

    Anglican cathedral in Cape Town, South Africa

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Golden Arrow Bus Station, about 9 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • museum

    Slave Lodge

    museum in Cape Town

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Golden Arrow Bus Station, about 7 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • museum

    District Six Museum

    memorial in Cape Town, South Africa

    Mo-Sa 09:00-16:00 OpenStreetMap, written 2024-12-11

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Golden Arrow Bus Station, about 7 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • fountain

    Rondebosch Fountain

    historic site in Cape Town, South Africa

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  • square

    Greenmarket Square

    place in Western Cape, South Africa

    Mo-Sa 09:00-16:00 OpenStreetMap, written 2023-09-27

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Golden Arrow Bus Station, about 8 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • mountain

    Table Mountain

    mountain in Cape Town, South Africa

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Upper Cable Station, about 17 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • rugby union venue

    Cape Town Stadium

    sports stadium in Cape Town, South Africa

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  • bay

    Table Bay

    bay at the north of the Cape Peninsula in South Africa

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    About 9 km from the city centre

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  • national park of south africa

    Table Mountain National Park

    national park on Cape Peninsula, South Africa, which protects the natural environment of the Table Mountain Chain

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  • rugby union venue

    Newlands Stadium

    sports venue in Cape Town, South Africa

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  • astronomical observatory

    South African Astronomical Observatory

    national centre for astronomy in South Africa

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  • mountain

    Lion's Head

    mountain in South Africa

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  • mountain

    Signal Hill

    mountain in Cape Town

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  • stadium

    Athlone Stadium

    building in Africa

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    About 9 km from the city centre

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  • sports venue

    Newlands Cricket Ground

    cricket ground in Cape Town, South Africa

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  • mosque

    Auwal Mosque

    mosque in Cape Town, South Africa

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Thibault Square, about 15 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • mountain

    Devil's Peak

    mountain

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  • mosque

    Palm Tree Mosque

    mosque in South Africa

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Golden Arrow Bus Station, about 12 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • mountain

    Chapman's Peak

    mountain

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    About 19 km from the city centre

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  • parliament building

    Houses of Parliament

    Houses of Parliament of South Africa

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Golden Arrow Bus Station, about 9 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • mountain range

    Twelve Apostles

    mountain range in South Africa

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    About 8 km from the city centre

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  • island

    Duiker Island

    island

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    About 17 km from the city centre

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  • mosque

    Nurul Islam Mosque

    mosque in South Africa

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Thibault Square, about 17 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • performing arts center

    Artscape Theatre Centre

    performing arts centre in Cape Town, South Africa

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Intercape Bus Terminal, about 5 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • mountain

    Constantiaberg

    mountain in South Africa

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    About 15 km from the city centre

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  • lagoon

    Zeekoevlei

    freshwater lake on the Cape Flats in Cape Town

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    About 18 km from the city centre

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  • academic library

    Jagger Library

    library in Cape Town, South Africa

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Rondebosch, about 18 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • river

    Liesbeek River

    river in Cape Town, South Africa

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Observatory, about 8 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • catholic cathedral

    St. Mary's Cathedral

    church in Cape Town, South Africa

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Gardens, about 10 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • river

    Diep River

    river in South Africa

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Woodbridge, about 2 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • shipwreck

    SS Maori

    shoreline historical wreck in Leeugat Bay on the Cape Peninsula west coast

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    About 16 km from the city centre

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  • mountain

    Karbonkelberg

    mountain in South Africa

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    About 16 km from the city centre

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  • shipwreck

    HMS Sceptre

    1781 Inflexible-class third-rate ship of the line

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Woodstock, about 7 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • skyscraper

    Portside Tower

    skyscraper in Cape Town

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Thibault Square, about 5 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • statue

    Statue of Jan Hendrik Hofmeyr

    sculpture of the South African journalist and politician Jan Hendrik Hofmeyr

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Golden Arrow Bus Station, about 6 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • lighthouse

    Milnerton Lighthouse

    lighthouse in South Africa

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Woodbridge, about 5 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • lighthouse

    Robben Island Lighthouse

    lighthouse in South Africa

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    About 13 km from the city centre

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  • protected area

    Rondevlei Nature Reserve

    protected area

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    About 17 km from the city centre

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  • theatre building

    Baxter Theatre Centre

    performing arts centre in Cape Town, South Africa

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Rosebank Station, about 6 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • street

    Adderley Street

    street in Cape Town, South Africa

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Cape Town, about 4 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • square

    Nobel Square

    public square in Cape Town, South Africa

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island, about 4 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • statue

    Statue of Maria van Riebeeck

    statue in Cape Town, South Africa

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Thibault Square, about 3 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • statue

    Statue of Jan van Riebeeck

    statue in Cape Town, South Africa

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Thibault Square, about 3 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • amusement park

    Ratanga Junction

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    About 8 km from the city centre

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  • zoo

    World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary and Monkey Park

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    About 12 km from the city centre

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  • zoo

    Groote Schuur Zoo

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Places to eat

  • restaurant

    Apache Spur

    Food: steak house

    Mo-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00

    Cape Town

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  • cafe

    Bootlegger Coffee Company

    Food: coffee shop

    Mo-Fr 06:30-21:00; Sa-Su 07:00-21:00

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  • cafe

    Café Frank

    Food: breakfast, lunch, sandwich

    Mo-Fr 07:30-17:00; Sa 08:30-14:00

    Cape Town

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  • restaurant

    Eastern Food Bazaar

    Food: pizza, indian

    Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:30

    Cape Town

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  • restaurant

    Ferrymans Tavern

    Food: mediterranean, burger, tapas

    Mo-Su 08:00-22:00

    Cape Town

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  • restaurant

    Great Indian Curries

    Food: indian

    Mo-Su 10:00-22:00

    Cape Town

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  • restaurant

    Grub & Vine

    Food: bistro

    Tu-Sa 12:00-15:00,18:00-21:30

    Cape Town

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  • restaurant

    Kleinsky's

    Food: breakfast, lunch, american

    Mo 08:00-16:00; Tu-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-15:00

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  • restaurant

    Lily’s

    Food: breakfast, sandwich

    Mo-Su 08:00-23:00

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  • restaurant

    MAReSOL Restaurant

    Food: portuguese, cocktails, seafood

    Mo-Su 08:00-22:00

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  • restaurant

    Mitchell's Scottish Ale House Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

    Food: pizza, pub, burger, tapas, whisky

    Mo-Su 09:00-23:59

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  • restaurant

    NV-80

    Food: international

    Mo-Su 18:30-02:00

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  • restaurant

    Nelson's Eye Grill & Restaurant

    Food: steak house

    We-Fr 12:00-14:30, 18:00-22:30; Sa-Tu 18:00-22:30

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  • restaurant

    Quay Four

    Food: seafood, grill, burger

    Mo-Su 11:00-22:00

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  • restaurant

    Rick's Cafe Americain

    Food: burger, american, international, moroccan

    Mo-Sa 11:00-23:00

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  • cafe

    Rosetta Roastery Cafe

    Food: cake, coffee shop, coffee, sandwich, treats

    Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00; Sa 08:00-16:00; Su 08:00-14:00

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  • restaurant

    Seven Spur

    Food: steak house

    Mo-Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00

    Cape Town

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  • restaurant

    Sotano

    Food: mediterranean

    07:00-23:00

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  • restaurant

    The Africa Cafe

    Food: regional

    Mo-Sa 18:00-23:00

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  • restaurant

    The Hussar Grill

    Food: steak house, seafood

    Mo-Su 12:00-22:00

    Mouille Point

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  • cafe

    Will's

    Food: coffee shop, deli, international, sandwich

    Mo-Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 07:00-19:00

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  • restaurant

    Woodlands Eatery

    Food: italian

    Mo-Su 12:00-22:00

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  • restaurant

    Beleza

    Food: portuguese, italian

    Tu-Su 08:00-23:00

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  • restaurant

    El Burro Greenpoint

    Food: mexican

    Mo-Su 12:00-23:30

    Cape Town

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  • restaurant

    Flourish Bistro

    Food: international

    Mo-Fr 09:00-16:00, Sa 09:00-15:00

    Woodstock

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  • restaurant

    Hudsons

    Food: burger, mexican

    Mo-Su 12:00-23:00

    Cape Town

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  • restaurant

    Korean Soju Restaurant

    Food: korean

    Mo-Sa 11:30-14:30,17:00-22:00; Su 17:00-22:00

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  • restaurant

    Mulberry & Prince

    Food: breakfast

    Tu-Fr 09:00-15:00; Sa-Su 10:00-14:00

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  • cafe

    Nü

    Food: health food

    Mo-Th 05:30-21:00; Fr 05:30-20:30; Sa-Su 06:00-19:30

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  • cafe

    Nü Health Food

    Food: health food

    Mo-Th 05:30-21:00; Fr 05:30-20:30; Sa-Su 06:00-19:30

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  • restaurant

    Pitso's Kitchen

    Food: regional

    Tu-Th 12:30-20:00; Fr-Su 12:30-22:00

    Cape Town

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