Our pick of the Mother City’s finest cheap eateries for the prudent and penny-wise

With 42 artisanal street food and retail vendors, affordable prices and free live music on weekends and public holidays, the V&A Food Market is breaking new ground at the Old Power Station

Fresh from Vancouver, a local chef returns to bring the city a taste of his Canadian catering style

One of the city’s favourite rooftop bars is opening a sophisticated new Japanese restaurant in the space where Dear Me used to be

An accountant, a pharmacist and a writer have taken the leap and opened their coffee shop – celebrate with a R50 curry bowl

Sentir, a new Long Street speakeasy gives you loads of flavour with their signature tapas and exclusive imported drinks

Upper Bloem is now open. Check out their winter lunch special, Tuesday through Saturday 12pm to 3pm where you get 6 plates to share for R195pp

Note that, sadly, veggie eatery Dear Me has closed its doors. But we know of something new coming here soon 

Still making the food you love, with love

SA-Asian fusion, unique sashimi and an upstairs Japanese tea garden is what you can find at the Japanese eatery on Loop 

A hidden door, a new secret restaurant with Latin-style aperitivo snacks and cocktails, easy food and select cuts of meat by the Argentinean chef you just might recognise – here’s why we think you’ll love Picadas, our latest discovery

Come for drinks, stay for dinner… or the DJ on select nights. But just come!

 It’s home to the ultimate trio: live music, creative cocktails and tapas

With fresh new food concepts and an innovative location, the V&A Food Market is the perfect place to test your food concept and entrepreneurial skills.

But something new and exciting opened up in its place

Experience the best of Indian food… tapas style!

DIY Korean fusion BBQ in Cape Town’s city centre

As if you needed any

Be prepared to be treated to sea views and scrumptious food at this new restaurant

Enjoy a bit of flirtatious fun at this risqué restaurant and revue bar