We've hit our friends up for their fave foods and places to eat, and come up with what we think is a pretty comprehensive list of what to eat and where to eat it, whenever your tummy starts rumbling at the bottom of Africa.
Before we even get into all the culinary delights that South Africa has to offer, we need to mention the fact that our country has some pretty amazing restaurants, some of whichhave earned international awards for their fabulousness. There are many, but we'll just mention two of our favorites here: Riverine Rabbit and Wolfgat.
Named after the endangered Karoo hares–read about them in our blog, Hare today, gone tomorrow–Riverine Rabbitprides itself on providing diners with a conscious experience using locally-sourced, seasonable, and sustainable ingredients. The result is a fine dining experience, in the middle of Cape Town's CBD, that'll knock your socks off. Owner and chef, Ash Heeger, recently took part in the popular Netflix series,
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They offer full and reduced tasting menus and a 3-course set menu, with options for each course. The hardest thing about a visit to Riverine Rabbit is trying to decide what to choose–all their dishes are gorgeous and delectable.
Recently crowned both 'Restaurant of the Year' and 'Best Off-Map Destination' at the inaugural World Restaurant Awards, you'll need to book for Wolfgat well in advance. Situated in the picturesque fishing village of Paternoster, two hours drive from Cape Town on the West Coast, chef Kobus van der Merwe serves a 7-coursetasting menu to just twenty diners at a time.
Here, too, the focus is on local sourcing and sustainability. Wild herbs, seafood and seaweed straight from the sea and fresh ingredients from the garden are melded together into a gastronomical sensation.
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And now onto our 40 must-eat foods while you're in Cape Town. First up:let's solve that all too common travelling dilemma– on the road snackage. 2. Snacks:edible travelcompanions
2. Biltong – dried, salted and spiced strips of beef or game (springbok, kudu and ostrich arecommon). J&M Famous Biltongis heavenly and they have branches throughout Cape Town.
11. Calamari – have it grilled or crumbed. Hout Bay, and specifically the Chapman’s Peak Hotel, is agood place to taste it.
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(water lilly) bredie – a lamb and pondweed stew (it’s delicious, honest!). It's seasonal but if you're lucky you may find it on the menu at Thyme at Rosemary's in Gansbaai (where the shark cage diving happens).
16. Snoek – this local fish is often braaied (barbecued) with apricot jam, or smoked, and it makes a killer paté. Try the paté at Jonkershuis at Groot Constantia. You'll want more. Dried and salted, it’s known as bokkoms.
18. Cheese and wine tastings at wine farms –Fairview near Paarlis fantastic, or make a quick hop from the city to ConstantiaorCape Point Vineyardsin the South Peninsula.
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21. A braai (barbecue). For an unforgettable experience, head out toMzoli’s in Gugulethufor a DIYshisa nyama. Braais can also include boerewors (farmer’s sausage), pap (maize-based porridge)and braaibroodjies - tomato, onion and cheese sandwiches toasted over the fire.
24. Breakfast at theBay Harbour Market, winner of the 'Best Weekend Market' award from Cape Town Exeriences Magazine for 2019, in Hout Bay.
29. Bunny chow – no, no rabbits involved. This is a hollowed out half-loaf of bread filled with curry. Head to the Eastern Bazaar near the Grand Parade or to Cape Town institution, The Sunrise Café in Mowbray, to sample this delight.
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30. Kristen's Kick-Ass Ice Cream. We know, this should be in the pudding section, butyou'll want to have a couple of flavours as a full 'tasting meal'. There are shops at the Noordhoek Farm Villageand Constantia Uitsig.
31. Bobotie – a Cape Malay dish made with spiced, ground meat and topped with egg custard. Biesmiellah in Bo-Kaap makes a killer bobotie, or try Hemelhuijs's frikkadel version in town.
32. Sushi at Willoughby’s – this restaurant’s location in the middle of a mall thoroughfare isimmaterial when you’re eating their delicious creamy rock shrimp maki or 4x4 rolls.
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34. Also in Bree Street, try the lunch plates from their daily lunch table slection of freshly prepared dishes atCafé Frank in Bree Street.
35. Peppermint Crisp – the chocolate itself, or the dessert layered with tennis biscuits, caramel andcream. Our current favourite is The Wild Fig's terrarium take on this delight.
38. Koeksisters – fried doughy treats soaked in lightly spiced syrup. The round, doughyones covered with coconut (koesisters) found in Bo Kaapare wonderful, but the plaited, ultra-syrupy ones (koeksisters) in the supermarkets are yummy too. The Rose Corner Cafe in Bo-Kaap is the place to go.
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40. Malva pudding – a hot sponge dessert; sweet and delicious comfort food. Try the one at Bertha's in Simon's Town and expect to want seconds!
You probably already know about Cape Town’s world-class wines, and reputation for being a coffee-lover’sparadise, but the locals want make sure you don’t miss out on these drinks too:
41. Rooibos tea – ‘red bush’ tea, grown in the Cederberg region, is a caffeine-free, anti-oxidantpacked national treasure. Try it black (red!) with lemon, or order a cinnamon and honey-toppedred cappuccino (Lekker in Kalk Bay makes a killer version) or latte.Bos ice teais a great cold version.
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42. Dom Pedros – vanilla ice-cream blended with whiskey, Kahlua, Amarula (see below) or otherliqueurs. They're available at most South African restaurants but word on the ground says that the one at the Nelson's Eye is superb.
43. Amarula – African animals get intoxicated on fermented marula fruit but we recommend thiscream-based liqueur version. Drink it straight or in a Dom Pedro.
44. Vin de Constance from Klein Constantia – this sweet dessert wine has been discontinued but ifyou can find some, try it.
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45. Springbokkie shooter – Amarula is layered over mint liqueur to make this patriotic drink. Thecolours represent the green and gold kit worn by SA’s rugby team.
46. ProNutro – This energy-boosting breakfast cereal that many South Africans grew up on hasmysterious ability to absorb crazy amounts of milk.
Many thanks to all who contributed to this article: Andrea, Adeleida, Belle, Peter, Lynn, Sam, Coralie, Mongezi, Jaclyn, Jackie, Jacqueline, Ian, Simone, Judith, Alice, Emily, Belinda and Nicolas. This blog was updated in February 2019 by Brion Chisholm.
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Jo’s favourite thing is to arrive in a non-English-speaking country in the middle of the night, with no plans. Her extensive travels have taught her that everyone is fundamentally kind and it IS possible to travel with just 14kg of luggage for 4 months. She’s always on the alert for interesting details, beauty, local insights and desserts.
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