Things to do in Cape Town
Cape Town, as a tourist destination, has much to offer. From the beautiful beaches along the peninsula, to the winelands, to the V&A Waterfront, you should always find something to do!
We have many excellent restaurants, and patients often ask me for advice on where to get a good steak, or seafood etc. etc. Below is a list of personal favourites, with estimated drive time from the hospital. ENJOY!!
Please note – The list is far from complete, and there are several other great restaurants in Cape Town. For more information, go to www.eatingout.co.za
* denotes booking essential
ITALIAN / PIZZA
| Dizzys | (021) 4382686 | 15 min |
| Primi Piatti | (021) 4198750 | 6 min |
| Col’cacchio Pizzeria | (021) 4382171 | 15 min |
SEAFOOD
| Blowfish* | (021) 5565465 | 30 min |
| Codfather* | (021) 4380783 | 15 min |
| Ocean Basket | (021) 4330450 | 6 min |
| Willoughby’s | (021) 4186116 | 6 min |
SUSHI
| Blowfish | (021) 5565465 | 30 min |
| C.T. Fishmarket | (021) 4185997 | 6 min |
| Codfather | (021) 4380783 | 15 min |
| Maz | (021) 4391806 | 7 min |
| Willoughby’s | (021) 4186116 | 6 min |
STEAKHOUSE
| Famous Butcher’s Grill* | (021) 4220880 | 5 min |
| Theo’s* | (021) 4393494 | 6 min |
| The Grand Café & Beach* | (021) 4250551 | 6 min |
THAI / EASTERN
| Saigon* | (021) 4247667 | 6 min |
| Wangthai* | (021) 4218702 | 7 min |
| Yindees* | (021) 4221012 | 6 min |
| Simply Asia | (021) 4264347 | 1 min |
AFRICAN EXPERIENCE
| Moyo’s at Spier* | (021) 8091133 | 40min |
DELI’S
| Andiamo | (021) 4213688 | 5 min |
| Giovanni’s | (021) 4346893 | 6 min |
| Melissa’s | (021) 4245540 | 7 min |
| La Cuccina | (021) 7908008 | 25 min |
WINEFARMS THAT OFFER LUNCHES
| Backsberg | (021) 8755952 | 45 min |
| Boschendal | (021) 8704274 | 45 min |
| Chamonix | (021) 8768400 | 55 min |
| Moreson | (021) 8763055 | 45 min |
| Saxenberg | (021) 9036113 | 45 min |
| Spier | (021) 8091100 | 40 min |
BELOW ARE A FEW SUGGESTIONS OF OTHER THINGS TO DO WHILST VISITING CAPE TOWN……
1. Visit a few winefarms / wine tasting / lunch (see above)
2. Visit the beaches: Camps Bay, Clifton, Llundudno, Hout Bay, etc
3. Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve. Tel: (021) 7809010
4. See the penguins at Boulder’s Beach. Tel: (021) 7862329
5. Camel Rides in Noordhoek. Tel: (021) 7891711
6. Take the cable car up Table Mountain. Tel: (021) 4248181
7. Take the cruise to Seal Island. Tel: (021) 7914441
8. Climb Lion’s Head mountain (if you are up to it!)
9. Visit the Craft Markets: Greenmarket Square, Green Point, Hout Bay
10. Robben Island tours. Tel: (021) 4241455
11. Sunset Cruises from the Waterfront. Tel (021) 4185806 or (021) 4191510
12. Shop at V&A Waterfront (021) 4087600, Canal Walk Mall (021) 5299699, or Cavendish Mall (021) 6575600
13. Hop on a topless bus tour around Cape Town.