Cape Town's scenic beauty provides visitors with a multitude of Kodak moments. That's why it's best not to waste away your holiday indoors. We have compiled
a list of 10 of our favourite open-air restaurants - giving you ample opportunity to spend your evenings dining underneath the starry sky. Pair this experience with pre-dinner drinks at our recommended sundowner spots.
Pepenero Restaurant & Bar:
This swanky seaside restaurant (brought to you by the owners of Antique & Paranga) opened its doors in December, and is set to become the place to see-and-be-seen for Cape Town's high flyers.
Where? Beach Road, Mouille Point.
Recommended sundowner spot: Wafu Bar across the road at WakameSandbar: Enjoy an affordable light dinner at this prominent sundowner spot, while watching the sun set over Camps Bay beach.
Where? Shop 2A, The Promenade, Camps Bay.Recommended sundowner spot: The SandbarAntique: Dine in lavish opulence from silver trays on large velvet beds (Antique is not an open-air restaurant in the strictest sense - but the views from the 31st floor of the iconic Absa Building are breathtaking).
Where? 2 Riebeeck Street.Recommended sundowner spot: Butterfly Bar Porcini (old Strega): former Andiamo & now Zucca restauranteur Ricky loves the bustling up-market Italian restaurant with a spacious, yet intimate open-air courtyard.
Heritage Square, 100 Shortmarket Street.Recommended sundowner spot: Alba LoungeMaria's Greek Restaurant: An intimate, affordable and deliciously romantic Greek restaurant. While away warm summer evenings underneath fairy-lighted trees.
Where? 31 Barnet St Dunkley Square, Gardens.Recommended sundowner spot: Table MountainCaveau Wine Bar and Deli: Caveau prides itself on being stylish and up-market yet unpretentious and affordable. The menu has have been designed to compliment the extensive list of wines on offer.
Heritage Square, 92 Bree Street.Recommended sundowner spot: Tobago'sBelthazar: This up-market V&A Waterfront restaurant Belthazar grill and wine bar, with views of Table Bay harbour and Table Mountain, prides itself on its extensive wine-by-the-glass menu.
Where: Shop 153, V&A Waterfront.Recommended sundowner spot: Bascule BarLola's Cafe: This legendary sidewalk cafe on Longstreet is renowned for its eclectic artsy vibe and delicious vegetarian food.
Where? 228 Long Street. Recommended sundowner spot: Upstairs at RoyaleCafe Paradiso: This Kloof Street institution is renowned for its laid-back Tuscan charm. Have dinner in the comfortable fairytale garden.
Where? 110 Kloof Street, Gardens.Recommended sundowner spot: Paragliding off Lion's headHarbour House: This scenic gem boasts breathtaking ocean views. Dine on the sundeck to the sound of the waves breaking on the rocks.
Where? Kalkbay harbour (off Main Road), Kalkbay.Recommended sundowner spot: The Polana Molo says: "Find other
Cape Town restaurants and
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