Local recommendations and more

Brett
Local recommendations and more

Food Scene

http://onshuisie.co.za/ This is a quaint little restaurant in an historic bulding right on the sea, the food is pretty good value and it is a great place to chill while strolling along the coast and visiting Eden on the Bay nearby. Go early on weekends, it gets super full really early!
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Ons Huisie Restaurant
Stadler Road
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http://onshuisie.co.za/ This is a quaint little restaurant in an historic bulding right on the sea, the food is pretty good value and it is a great place to chill while strolling along the coast and visiting Eden on the Bay nearby. Go early on weekends, it gets super full really early!
https://eaglesnestwines.com/ I don't drink so I'm only going on what I have heard, BUT I believe the setting is amazing and the food is great, to be experienced later in the day they say
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Eagles' Nest Wines
Constantia Main Road
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https://eaglesnestwines.com/ I don't drink so I'm only going on what I have heard, BUT I believe the setting is amazing and the food is great, to be experienced later in the day they say
http://www.fishontherocks.com/ The only place to go for fish and chips when you are in Hout Bay. DO NOT GO TO Mariner's Wharf, not only is it away from the cool market the fish is frozen!
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Fish on the Rocks
1 Harbour Rd
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http://www.fishontherocks.com/ The only place to go for fish and chips when you are in Hout Bay. DO NOT GO TO Mariner's Wharf, not only is it away from the cool market the fish is frozen!
http://www.laperla.co.za/ A real old lady of Italian restaurants. The verandah is awesome, an institution, and just opposite the swimming pools. It used to be quite formal but these days they are pretty casual so you could probably go straight from the pool.
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La Perla
281 Beach Rd
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http://www.laperla.co.za/ A real old lady of Italian restaurants. The verandah is awesome, an institution, and just opposite the swimming pools. It used to be quite formal but these days they are pretty casual so you could probably go straight from the pool.
Also a bakery and coffee take out shop. All of which are great. The staff are pretty full-on so don't expect to be treated with much defference. A great place to start or end your visit to Kalk bay, or pick up a pastry and a really good coffee on your way through to Cape Poiint. I always do
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Olympia Cafe
134 Main Rd
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Also a bakery and coffee take out shop. All of which are great. The staff are pretty full-on so don't expect to be treated with much defference. A great place to start or end your visit to Kalk bay, or pick up a pastry and a really good coffee on your way through to Cape Poiint. I always do
https://www.facebook.com/kalkys.seafood/ Rough as all hell this is where you will get the best fish and chips in Kalk Bay and possibly SA, and perhaps an earful of the most colourful language you will have ever heard !
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Kalky's Fish & Chips
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https://www.facebook.com/kalkys.seafood/ Rough as all hell this is where you will get the best fish and chips in Kalk Bay and possibly SA, and perhaps an earful of the most colourful language you will have ever heard !
http://www.blowfishrestaurant.co.za/ awesome views and really good sushi specials, right on the beach, good winelist. If you are in the area you could do a lot worse.
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Blowfish Restaurant
1 Marine Dr
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http://www.blowfishrestaurant.co.za/ awesome views and really good sushi specials, right on the beach, good winelist. If you are in the area you could do a lot worse.
http://www.willoughbyandco.co.za/ Don't believe anyone that any other restaurant has better suchi in SA, they are lying. If you are in the Waterfront take the trouble to find this one, you cannot go wrong here!
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Willoughby & Co
19 Dock Rd
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http://www.willoughbyandco.co.za/ Don't believe anyone that any other restaurant has better suchi in SA, they are lying. If you are in the Waterfront take the trouble to find this one, you cannot go wrong here!
http://www.delaire.co.za/ There are actually two restaurants here, and a winefarm and a hotel. The Graff diamond people spent the equivalent of the budget of a small African country on this trinket. It is worth going for the view and the art alone. Seriously gorgeous locale and the the scene from the deck is sublime, you could even say vulgar.
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Delaire Graff Restaurant
Helshoogte Road
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http://www.delaire.co.za/ There are actually two restaurants here, and a winefarm and a hotel. The Graff diamond people spent the equivalent of the budget of a small African country on this trinket. It is worth going for the view and the art alone. Seriously gorgeous locale and the the scene from the deck is sublime, you could even say vulgar.
https://mamaafricarestaurant.co.za/ african style restaurant
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Mama Africa
178 Long St
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https://mamaafricarestaurant.co.za/ african style restaurant
https://www.belmond.com/mount-nelson-hotel-cape-town/afternoon-tea-cape-town if you are feeling decadent and want to have probably one of the best high teas in the world which won't bankrupt you, but it migh cost a little more than the norm, then this is not to be missed. Seriously OTT and the hotel is divine.
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Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
76 Orange St
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https://www.belmond.com/mount-nelson-hotel-cape-town/afternoon-tea-cape-town if you are feeling decadent and want to have probably one of the best high teas in the world which won't bankrupt you, but it migh cost a little more than the norm, then this is not to be missed. Seriously OTT and the hotel is divine.
http://restaurantwebexpert.com/madam_taitou/ A good Ethiopian restaurant in the city, Long street.
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Madam Taitou
77 Long St
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http://restaurantwebexpert.com/madam_taitou/ A good Ethiopian restaurant in the city, Long street.
http://www.lagoonbeachhotel.co.za/dining/ there are two restaurants in the hotel, both are average, but like most hotels, good enough in a pinch. Good breakfast buffet and room service is actually pretty good.
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Camelot Spa Lagoon Beach Hotel
Lagoon Gate Drive
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http://www.lagoonbeachhotel.co.za/dining/ there are two restaurants in the hotel, both are average, but like most hotels, good enough in a pinch. Good breakfast buffet and room service is actually pretty good.
Attached to the Hotel this is a average to good Thai restaurant, obviously it is seriously convenient as you can walk there.
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Wang Thai
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Attached to the Hotel this is a average to good Thai restaurant, obviously it is seriously convenient as you can walk there.
http://mzansi45.co.za/ Mzansi means South Africa in street slang, and this little family restaurant is as authentic as it gets. I would never go and pay for this food because why would I, its what I grew up with and I can make all of it with my eyes closed (except I'm a vegan now). BUT, it is delicious and the host and her assistants are apparently awesome and friendly and and everyone I know who has been says they loved it, so do go!
Mzansi Restaurant
45 Harlem Ave
http://mzansi45.co.za/ Mzansi means South Africa in street slang, and this little family restaurant is as authentic as it gets. I would never go and pay for this food because why would I, its what I grew up with and I can make all of it with my eyes closed (except I'm a vegan now). BUT, it is delicious and the host and her assistants are apparently awesome and friendly and and everyone I know who has been says they loved it, so do go!
http://www.anatoli.co.za/ You might not think that there would be an excellent Turkish restaurant in CT, but you'd be wrong. I worked here as a student because I loved it so much and it is still brilliant.
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Anatoli
24 Napier St
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http://www.anatoli.co.za/ You might not think that there would be an excellent Turkish restaurant in CT, but you'd be wrong. I worked here as a student because I loved it so much and it is still brilliant.
The view from the deck is beyond iconic and the menu is extensive. Not as cheap as it used to be but still plenty affordable, you want to get there an hour before sunset so that you can get a seat on the wind protected deck and take in the views. There is security parking inside the Golf Club. If you are staying in this area you really MUST go at least once.
Bossa Woodbridge Island
13 Woodbridge Dr
The view from the deck is beyond iconic and the menu is extensive. Not as cheap as it used to be but still plenty affordable, you want to get there an hour before sunset so that you can get a seat on the wind protected deck and take in the views. There is security parking inside the Golf Club. If you are staying in this area you really MUST go at least once.
On the pricely side but the quality and freshness cannot be bettered. Interesting combinations of fresh produce, lots of vegetarian options.
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Babel at Babylonstoren
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On the pricely side but the quality and freshness cannot be bettered. Interesting combinations of fresh produce, lots of vegetarian options.

Sightseeing

Check site to see if it is running. This is probably the one thing you really cannot afford to miss out on. I really recommend spending a few hours up top, go for a walk to McClears beacon why don't you?! Get away from the crowds, it only takes five minutes and you will be mostly on your own. Totally safe and the sense of space and the views in private are just wonderful. I love it so much I have a card which lets me go up as much as I can. Ask me about hikes on the mountain, I have lots of tips and advice. Book online the day before to avoid the queue and go early to avoid having to queue to come down again. If you are energetic you can walk up and take the cable down and then you save half the fare as you can buy up top too. There is good coffee up top and some ready made food options and snacks, no need to bring anything.
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Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
5821 Tafelberg Rd
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Check site to see if it is running. This is probably the one thing you really cannot afford to miss out on. I really recommend spending a few hours up top, go for a walk to McClears beacon why don't you?! Get away from the crowds, it only takes five minutes and you will be mostly on your own. Totally safe and the sense of space and the views in private are just wonderful. I love it so much I have a card which lets me go up as much as I can. Ask me about hikes on the mountain, I have lots of tips and advice. Book online the day before to avoid the queue and go early to avoid having to queue to come down again. If you are energetic you can walk up and take the cable down and then you save half the fare as you can buy up top too. There is good coffee up top and some ready made food options and snacks, no need to bring anything.
http://www.chapmanspeakdrive.co.za/ check this site to see if the road is open, in winter there can be rock slides in which case it is closed. It is however totally safe since hugely expensive Swiss style safety nets have been installed, which is hwy you need to pay to use the road now. Stop at the top and if you are adventurous you can clamber down a little ways and find a cave. I arranged a wedding for some friends in it ages ago. It very cool.
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Đường Chapman's Peak
1 Chapmans Peak Dr
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http://www.chapmanspeakdrive.co.za/ check this site to see if the road is open, in winter there can be rock slides in which case it is closed. It is however totally safe since hugely expensive Swiss style safety nets have been installed, which is hwy you need to pay to use the road now. Stop at the top and if you are adventurous you can clamber down a little ways and find a cave. I arranged a wedding for some friends in it ages ago. It very cool.

Getting Around

http://www.rentacheapie.co.za/ Not as cheap as they used to be but if you are on a budget then these are the guys to go to hands down.
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Rentacheapie Car Hire
30 Marine Dr
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http://www.rentacheapie.co.za/ Not as cheap as they used to be but if you are on a budget then these are the guys to go to hands down.
http://www.bicyclehire.co.za/ They deliver and collect and what with the dedicated cycle paths all over the area it seems a waste not to take advantage.
Bicycle Hire
145 Blaauwberg Rd
http://www.bicyclehire.co.za/ They deliver and collect and what with the dedicated cycle paths all over the area it seems a waste not to take advantage.

Parks & Nature

http://www.eagle-encounters.co.za/ This little project rehabilitates birds of prey mostly, although the odd Ibis makes an appearance too. I'm mad about our feathered friends so I adore this experience. You can usually get to pet a baby owl or somesuch and there are shows where you can experience trained falcons first hand. They will even sit (hopefuly only sit!) on your head. Its a great cause and the kids will love it. Also of course it is adjoining one of the nicest wine farms so it is a real time saver.
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Gặp gỡ đại bàng
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http://www.eagle-encounters.co.za/ This little project rehabilitates birds of prey mostly, although the odd Ibis makes an appearance too. I'm mad about our feathered friends so I adore this experience. You can usually get to pet a baby owl or somesuch and there are shows where you can experience trained falcons first hand. They will even sit (hopefuly only sit!) on your head. Its a great cause and the kids will love it. Also of course it is adjoining one of the nicest wine farms so it is a real time saver.
http://capepoint.co.za/ Get there early as there can often be a queue of cars which might mean you spend up to half an hour waiting to get in. Take a swimming costume and a picnic too! Most people just go to the point and the Cape of Good Hope and take THAT photograph. I recommend going to Bortjies Drift for a picnic and a swim in the awesome tidal pool. Drive around and get out and walk around and if you are really into nature set aside the day and go for a hike, there are many to choose from. There are plenty of animals roaming about and its all totally safe. Almost nobody does this and it is a real waste, on the other hand its great for the few who do as the peace and quiet are great!
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Vườn quốc gia Cape Point
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http://capepoint.co.za/ Get there early as there can often be a queue of cars which might mean you spend up to half an hour waiting to get in. Take a swimming costume and a picnic too! Most people just go to the point and the Cape of Good Hope and take THAT photograph. I recommend going to Bortjies Drift for a picnic and a swim in the awesome tidal pool. Drive around and get out and walk around and if you are really into nature set aside the day and go for a hike, there are many to choose from. There are plenty of animals roaming about and its all totally safe. Almost nobody does this and it is a real waste, on the other hand its great for the few who do as the peace and quiet are great!
For birdlovers or those who just like to enjoy a little boat ride through the masrshes this is a lovely little local gem.
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Đảo Intaka
2 Park Ln
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For birdlovers or those who just like to enjoy a little boat ride through the masrshes this is a lovely little local gem.
Most people just go to the point or the Cape of Good Hope, and while these are worth seeing, there are absolutely gorgeous walks along the beaches and through the fields. You will almost certainly come across wild ostriches and antelopes, tortoises and many birds. Oliphantsbos is my favourite starting point and the circular hike only takes a couple of hours and is super easy. It is expensive for foreigners to enter the park and it really is a shame to drive all that way and not take advantage of it properly. Another gem is Venus pool, a natural tidal poor.
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Vườn quốc gia Cape Point
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Most people just go to the point or the Cape of Good Hope, and while these are worth seeing, there are absolutely gorgeous walks along the beaches and through the fields. You will almost certainly come across wild ostriches and antelopes, tortoises and many birds. Oliphantsbos is my favourite starting point and the circular hike only takes a couple of hours and is super easy. It is expensive for foreigners to enter the park and it really is a shame to drive all that way and not take advantage of it properly. Another gem is Venus pool, a natural tidal poor.

Entertainment & Activities

https://www.safarinow.com/destinations/sea-point/popularattractions/sea-point-pavillion-swimming-pool.aspx This is probably the most awesome public swimming pool in the world! Ok, I'm biased, I used to go here when I was a kid and I still do and I still love it. But really, it is wonderful. The views from the pool area of the sea and the mountains are just wonderful. Its a real local gem that very few tourists take advantage of and it is very cheap too. It is a sea water pool so if you have chemical sensitivity issues this one is for you. To spend a few hours here is like spending a day at the spa!
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Bể bơi Sea Point Pavilion
Beach Road
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https://www.safarinow.com/destinations/sea-point/popularattractions/sea-point-pavillion-swimming-pool.aspx This is probably the most awesome public swimming pool in the world! Ok, I'm biased, I used to go here when I was a kid and I still do and I still love it. But really, it is wonderful. The views from the pool area of the sea and the mountains are just wonderful. Its a real local gem that very few tourists take advantage of and it is very cheap too. It is a sea water pool so if you have chemical sensitivity issues this one is for you. To spend a few hours here is like spending a day at the spa!
Right nearby this course has probably the best views in the Cape. Right on the beach so its mostly always cool, it also has a river running through it so the birld life is great, flamingos and often pelicans too.
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Câu lạc bộ Golf Milnerton
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Right nearby this course has probably the best views in the Cape. Right on the beach so its mostly always cool, it also has a river running through it so the birld life is great, flamingos and often pelicans too.

Shopping

http://www.milnertonfleamarket.co.za/ This is THE Cape Town flea market. If you like hunting for treasure then you cannot miss this. Its pretty big and pretty local so be prepared to rub shoulders with the great unwashed. Its very well run though so don't stress about security. You will find a bargain and you will have a laugh, I promise! I have been going to it for over twenty years and it just gets better and better.
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Chợ trời Milnerton
126 Marine Dr
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http://www.milnertonfleamarket.co.za/ This is THE Cape Town flea market. If you like hunting for treasure then you cannot miss this. Its pretty big and pretty local so be prepared to rub shoulders with the great unwashed. Its very well run though so don't stress about security. You will find a bargain and you will have a laugh, I promise! I have been going to it for over twenty years and it just gets better and better.
YUUUUUGE! Over 400 shops. Take a map! Everything from Checkers supermarket to Le Creuset and everything inbetween, including KFC! Also right there is a sweet little bird sanctuary wetlands conservancy .
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Canal Walk Shopping Centre
490 Century Blvd
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YUUUUUGE! Over 400 shops. Take a map! Everything from Checkers supermarket to Le Creuset and everything inbetween, including KFC! Also right there is a sweet little bird sanctuary wetlands conservancy .
For really nice often hand made by locals type stuff and great food and drink go here. Once you are tired of all the Afro-kitch on the harbour wall that is, which shouldn't take long...
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Bay Harbour Market
31 Harbour Rd
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For really nice often hand made by locals type stuff and great food and drink go here. Once you are tired of all the Afro-kitch on the harbour wall that is, which shouldn't take long...
http://www.atlastradingcompany.co.za/ If you like spice and want to take home the flavour of the Cape then this is the only place to buy the local masala. Buy their LEAF MASALA for the authentic one. Its where I get mine ;)
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Atlas Trading Co.
104 Wale St
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http://www.atlastradingcompany.co.za/ If you like spice and want to take home the flavour of the Cape then this is the only place to buy the local masala. Buy their LEAF MASALA for the authentic one. Its where I get mine ;)
https://woodstockexchange.co.za/ Hipster central, and worth a look. Take a beard and a pair of peddle pushers.
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Woodstock Exchange
Albert Road
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https://woodstockexchange.co.za/ Hipster central, and worth a look. Take a beard and a pair of peddle pushers.

Essentials

http://thepaddocks.co.za/ This is not the closest grocery shopping centre but it is only a little further away and way nicer and better stocked. Just up Otto Du Plessis, turn right at the Racecourse bus station and it is up on the left. Its got a good Woolies, a huge spar and a Wellness Warehouse (for vegan stuff) not to mention a VideEcafe for those coffee snobs.
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The Paddocks Shopping Centre
0A Racecourse Rd
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http://thepaddocks.co.za/ This is not the closest grocery shopping centre but it is only a little further away and way nicer and better stocked. Just up Otto Du Plessis, turn right at the Racecourse bus station and it is up on the left. Its got a good Woolies, a huge spar and a Wellness Warehouse (for vegan stuff) not to mention a VideEcafe for those coffee snobs.
https://www.spar.co.za/Home/Store-View/KWIKSPAR-Milnerton-Western-Cape This is the closest and most convenient supermarket, my local actually. Nothing to write home about,it has everything, including a bakery and a butchery and it sells alcohol. If you just want the basics it will sort you, no problem. DO NOT go to the Shoprite across the road, it is awful!
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KWIK SPAR
Millvale Road
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https://www.spar.co.za/Home/Store-View/KWIKSPAR-Milnerton-Western-Cape This is the closest and most convenient supermarket, my local actually. Nothing to write home about,it has everything, including a bakery and a butchery and it sells alcohol. If you just want the basics it will sort you, no problem. DO NOT go to the Shoprite across the road, it is awful!