From Global Comfort Foods to Trendy Hotspots: Beat the Winter Chill with Delicious Deals in Cape Town
Experience Fine Dining, Innovative Flavors, and Award-Winning Menus Without Breaking the Bank
Cape Town in winter, with its bracing winds and seemingly endless rains, may not appear to be a hotspot by summer standards. However, those who have a taste for the finer things will know that the city comes to life with culinary flair during the colder months.
Eateries far and wide turn on the charm to entice diners away from their homes, and world-class dining becomes available at more affordable prices. From inspired coastal Mexican bites to hearty ramen and modern Italian, these winter restaurant specials are reason enough to brave the cold!
ëlgr
Price: R395 per person for three courses.
Tucked away on busy Kloof Street lies ëlgr – a modern, yet casual dining, experience with a globally inspired menu. Available for dinner Wednesdays to Saturdays, the ëlgr winter special menu offers three courses, including a 12-hour oxtail ragu with semolina gnocchi or Mediterranean butterbean stew. Chef Jesper Nilsson has focused on hearty, flavorful, and comforting dishes made with seasonal ingredients.
Den Anker
Price: R300 for two dishes.
Celebrating 30 years of bringing a piece of Belgium to the heart of the Mother City, Den Anker is offering diners an exclusive winter feast this season. Located on the quayside of the V&A Waterfront, Den Anker is a stalwart of the Cape Town culinary scene – loved for its Belgian cuisine and vast array of beers. From Monday to Friday, diners can choose any two dishes – Moules Frites, Vol au Vent, Wagyu Burger and Frites, or Fish and Frites – for only R300.
The Pot Luck Club
Price: R900 per two sharing/ R450 per person for the six-course lunchtime prix fixe menu.
With remarkable views of Cape Town owing to its location in the Silo of the Old Biscuit Mill in Albert Road, Woodstock, The Pot Luck Club is one of legendary chef Luke Dale Roberts’ renowned fine dining establishments. Get a taste of the culinary maestro’s best work with a six-course lunchtime prix fixe menu available until 31 October 2024. The menu includes fan favorites, like the linefish taco 2.0 with black bean purée, charred corn salsa, avocado and chipotle dressing, and fish sliders dressed with mojo dressing and miso mayo.
Scala Pasta
Price: R395 per person for the winter set menu.
Take a gastronomic journey into contemporary Italy right in the heart of the city center at Scala Pasta. In collaboration with Italian master chef Luciano Monosilio, executive chef Justin Barker and his local team serve exceptional antipasti and pasta-sharing plates in a cozy, yet chic, setting. The winter set menu, priced at R395 per person, includes a glass of red wine.
Burger & Lobster
Price: R189 for a B&L Cheese Burger, Lobster Roll Slider, B&L Fries and Lemon Garlic Butter.
A vibey spot on bustling Bree Street, Burger & Lobster has perfected the art of “surf ‘n turf”, served alongside trendy cocktails. Available for lunch and dinner Monday through Sunday, the winter special for R189 includes a B&L cheeseburger, a lobster roll slider, B&L fries, and lemon garlic butter.
FYN
Price: R895 per person for the six-course winter lunch special.
Ranked the 60th best restaurant in the world, FYN is an example of the finest South African cuisine has to offer. Marrying Japanese flavors with local South African produce, this multi-award-winning restaurant, set high above Parliament Street, is a cross-cultural culinary experience. The six-course winter lunch special goes for R 895 per person.
Iron Steak
Price: R185 for Wagyu beef drip popcorn, a flat iron steak served with a boutique salad and ice cream.
Treat yourself to an unforgettable dining experience on Bree Street at Iron Steak & Bar. This energetic eatery combines a lively atmosphere with mouthwatering steaks, expertly grilled to perfection. The delectable special includes Wagyu beef drip popcorn and a mouthwatering flat iron steak served with a boutique salad, topped off with their irresistible salted caramel ice cream.
Hacienda
Price: R395 per person for five courses and a glass of red wine.
The winter set menu at Hacienda on Bree is a coastal Mexican feast. It starts with mole hacienda served with warm tortillas, moves on to two types of tacos, Oaxaca adobo rice, and ends with churros with burnt banana dulce and chocolate Guajillo ice cream.
Boma on Bree
Price: Three-for-two on sharing plates plus a complimentary drink on Tuesdays.
On Tuesdays until 1 September 2024, diners can get three plates from the To Share menu for the price of two, plus a complimentary drink, at one of Cape Town’s newest must-visit spots: Boma on Bree.
Mantra Cafe
Price: R350 per person for the three-course winter set menu.
With stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and the iconic Twelve Apostles, Mantra Cafe is a delightful spot to unwind with friends or enjoy a romantic sunset dinner. Their winter set menu, offering three courses for R350 until the end of August 2024, offers a myriad of generous, warm winter flavors such as caramelized braised beef ribs, seafood and corn soup with saffron rouille and a rich dark chocolate tart.
Ramenhead
Price: R350 for three ramen bowls.
Treat yourself to a culinary journey through Japan with Ramenhead’s Ramen Tasting Tour. For only R350, you can enjoy three bowls from three different regions of Japan. Just downstairs from and led by the multi-award-winning team of FYN, Ramenhead is regarded as the finest authentic ramen spot in the city.
