RESTAURANT GUIDE · KOMMETJIE · CAPE TOWN
From 3-Michelin-star cuisine in Scarborough to the freshest fish & chips at Kalk Bay Harbour — 21 recommendations for every taste and occasion. All distances from Villa Austral, 13 Gannet Close, Kommetjie.
Three Cape Town restaurants in the world's Top 100 — and a 3-star chef right around the corner
La Colombe under chef James Gaag is Africa's finest restaurant and regularly ranks in the world's Top 60. Set in a historic Constantia wine estate, the cuisine blends French finesse with Asian accents. The 9-course tasting menu is an unparalleled culinary experience — with views over the Constantia Valley vineyards.
💡 Book weeks in advance. Lunch is slightly more accessible than the dinner menu. The wine pairing by sommelier Hein Meier is exceptional.
📞 lacolombe.co.za · +27 21 794 2390 · Mi–Sa 12:00 & 19:00 Uhr
FYN by Peter Tempelhoff combines Japanese precision with South African ingredients on a 5th-floor rooftop with panoramic Table Mountain views. The multi-sensory menu (up to 12 courses) features Fynbos flavours, local seafood and Western Cape Wagyu. An unforgettable experience for all senses.
💡 The sake pairing is a great alternative to classic wine pairing. Dress code: Smart Casual.
📞 fynrestaurant.com · +27 21 286 2733 · Di–Sa ab 18:30 Uhr
Set in the historic Roundhouse high above Camps Bay, Salsify by Ryan Cole offers spectacular Atlantic and Twelve Apostles views. The cuisine reinterprets Cape Dutch traditions with a focus on sustainability and local producers. The sunset from the terrace is priceless.
💡 Request a terrace table when booking. The sunset cocktail before dinner is a must.
📞 salsify.co.za · +27 21 010 6500 · Di–Sa ab 18:00 Uhr
The most exciting culinary event at the Cape: Spanish 3-star chef Ángel León ("Chef of the Sea") has opened his first restaurant outside Europe in Scarborough — just 8 km from Villa Austral. Amura celebrates the ocean's treasures with cuisine that fuses marine biology and gastronomy.
💡 León personally forages ingredients in the surrounding tidal pools. Reservations are highly sought-after — book as early as possible.
📞 amura.restaurant · Abends Do–Mo
Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, the first South African chef to earn a Michelin star (for his restaurant JAN in Nice), has brought an elegant French bistro to Cape Town. Classic dishes with a South African soul — duck confit with Fynbos honey, bouillabaisse with Cape fish.
📞 janonline.com · +27 87 230 4552 · Di–Sa ab 18:00 Uhr
Excellent restaurants with exceptional atmosphere and setting — from Constantia to Kalk Bay
Franck Dangereux — once head chef at La Colombe — has created his own universe at Noordhoek Farm Village. The Foodbarn is a café by day with outstanding breakfast and lunch, transforming into a tapas bar with world-class creative dishes in the evening (Tue–Sat).
💡 The evening tapas are the highlight — order several to share. The deli next door has outstanding bread and pastries to take away.
📞 thefoodbarn.co.za · +27 21 789 1390
Set directly above picturesque Kalk Bay Harbour, Harbour House offers one of the finest ocean views at the entire Cape. The cuisine focuses on fresh seafood — the fish comes straight from the harbour below.
💡 Reserve a window table — in heavy seas, waves break right beneath you.
📞 harbourhouse.co.za · +27 21 788 4133
In the same historic building as Salsify, but more accessible and relaxed: The Roundhouse offers a first-class bar and restaurant with stunning views over Camps Bay.
📞 theroundhouse.co.za
Liam Tomlin's Chefs Warehouse is one of Cape Town's most exciting concepts: creative tapas dishes in a casually elegant Heritage Square setting. No reservations — you queue up and are rewarded with a spontaneous, unpretentious fine-dining experience.
💡 Arrive early (from noon or 6 PM) to minimise the wait.
📞 chefswarehouse.co.za
Set at the highest point of the Constantia vineyards, Beau Constantia offers breathtaking views across the entire False Bay to the Cape of Good Hope.
📞 beauconstantia.com · +27 21 794 8632
The nearest winery to Villa Austral and an absolute highlight: Cape Point Vineyards sits on the hills above Noordhoek with 360° ocean views.
💡 The Thursday Market is the social highlight of the week in Noordhoek.
📞 capepointvineyards.co.za · +27 21 789 0900
The oldest winery in the Southern Hemisphere (est. 1685) features two restaurants: Simon's (upscale lunch) and Jonkershuis (Cape Malay inspired).
📞 grootconstantia.co.za · +27 21 794 5128
The most exclusive boutique hotel at the Cape lies at the foot of Chapman's Peak, accessible only via a private entrance. Perfect for a special occasion.
📞 tintswalo.com · +27 21 201 0025
The best relaxed restaurants right on your doorstep — fish, pizza, braai and more
The local institution in Kommetjie — for years the meeting point for families and surf friends. Fresh seafood, hearty burgers and a relaxed atmosphere with a large garden.
📞 fishermansrestaurant.co.za · +27 21 783 1496
Fresh, crispy fish straight from the sea — no frills, but quality. Snoek, hake and calamari with hand-cut chips.
📞 +27 68 231 3789
Authentic wood-fired pizza in a relaxed atmosphere — the Kommetjie community's favourite.
📞 kommetjiepizzeria.com
Imhoff Farm is much more than a restaurant — petting zoo, camel rides, snake world and the cosy Blue Water Café.
📞 imhofffarm.co.za
The local craft brewery in Noordhoek Farm Village brews outstanding beer right on-site.
📞 aegirproject.com
Olympia Café in Kalk Bay is a Cape Town institution for breakfast and brunch.
💡 Arrive before 9 AM on weekends.
It doesn't get fresher: Kalky's sits right in Kalk Bay Harbour where the fishing boats land their catch.
💡 Come when the fishing boats arrive — that's when the fish is freshest.
Set right at Simon's Town harbour, Live Bait offers fresh seafood with views of the naval base. Perfectly combined with a visit to the penguins at Boulders Beach.
📞 livebait.co.za · +27 21 786 2138