Sotano

Friday Jazz Dinner at Sotano

Loved by locals for its fresh, good-food vibe
Monday – Sunday
7am - 11pm
 
021 433 1757
121 Beach Road | Mouille Point City Bowl
www.sotano.co.za
info@sotano.co.za
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Friday Jazz Dinner at Sotano

Start the weekend in style with soulful beats and supreme fare at this Atlantic Seaboard eatery

There are many fine places in the Mother City to do dinner and more than a smattering of solid spots to listen to live jazz, but there aren’t all that many venues that give patrons the option of doing both – dining and jamming.  Sotano in Mouille Point, however, is one of a small handful of such haunts.

Every Friday night between 7pm and 9pm, the easy, breezy Mediterranean restaurant, which rests just opposite the suburb’s verdant promenade and the sparkling Atlantic beyond, gives diners the chance to listen to upbeat live music while tucking into full-flavoured dishes or enjoying a cold one.

The melodies are always performed by successful local band Abbott Nu Jazz, and while, as the group’s name suggests, jazz is a core component of their style, what they play is far from a standard version of the genre. Rather, the gifted three-piece ensemble spices up the musical style with clever looping techniques and edgy electronic effects and infuses it with touches of dub, deep house, lounge and drum ‘n’ bass to create a sound that’s both unique and enthralling.

The interesting tunes match perfectly with the young, trendy vibe of the seafront eatery and with the fresh, fuss-free fare that’s on offer for dinner. Alongside an array of flatbreads and a medley of tapas (like Squid Tentacles, Lamb Koftas and Prawn Ceviche), the menu also bursts with a delicious line-up of mains, including dishes like Duck and Wild Mushroom Risotto, Spanish Paella, West Coast Mussels and Classic Beef Tartare.

Of course, patrons can (and should) pair the music and the meal with a glass or two of vino from the restaurant’s extensive selection. With a name that means ‘cellar’ in Spanish, Sotano is passionate about good wine – even the terrace furniture is made from old converted barrels – and stocks a broad range of top reds, whites, pinks and bubbly.

The idea is to arrive early and enjoy a fine vintage while the sun sets over the ocean and the smooth music strums to a start. In a Cape Town that’s all about sundowners, soulful beats and sea, there are few better ways to begin the weekend. 

Pricing and booking info for the Friday jazz dinner at Sotano

There is NO cover charge for the live jazz; rather, it’s simply meant to be free background entertainment for those coming to dine and drink. To secure a table on a busy Friday night, booking is recommended. To reserve a spot, phone +27 (0) 21 433 1757. And remember, make sure you’re there between 7pm and 9pm to catch the melodies.

Abbott Nu Jazz Live

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Want to know more about this laidback Mouille Point venue? Read about our experience dining at Sotano in Cape Town.

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