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Taste sensations...

Muizenberg has several wonderful restaurants catering for all tastes, and there are many more venues to choose from in the surrounding areas.

Folk Cafe St James
Empire Cafe - York Road
Delicious dumplings from Dimples Dumpling House
Bluebird Garage Market
Joon restaurant Muizenberg

LOCAL RESTAURANTS

Blue bird garage food & drink market every Thurs,Fri & Saturday from 4pm-10pm

Just a quick 5 minutes walk away! www.instagram.com/bluebirdgaragemarket

 

Tiger’s Milk  +27 21 788 1860

Fantastic Bar and restaurant. Just opened-Great Ribs! www.tigersmilk.co.za/muizenberg

 

Carla’s Prawn  +27 21 788 6860

Prawn & steak specialist (nothing else, the prawn queen!) www.instagram.com/mozambiquecuisine

 

Empire café  +27 21 788 1250

Casual dining in a beautiful setting overlooking ocean, fantastic food solid service   www.instagram.com/theempirecafe

 

Yoffi Falafal +27 84 364 8466

Middle Eastern Cuisine, fresh falafel pita on the beachfront www.eatout.co.za/venue/yoffi-falafel

 

Knead +27 21 213 0014

Bakery, delicious, simple, unfussy seasonal ingredients sourced locally www.kneadbakery.co.za

 

Lucky Fish and Chips – 021 788 9597

Fresh fish (they have their own boat!) and crisp chips -  www.luckyfishandchips.co.za

 

Ocean Basket - 068 500 8702

A modern chain restaurant serving seafood and shared platters - www.oceanbasket.co.za

 

Hudson’s Burger Joint - 021 812 2787

American inspired burgers, over the top milkshakes and ice-cold beers - www.theburgerjoint.co.za

 

Kauai - 021 054 5132

Health-conscious counter-serve chain for burgers, salads, wraps & smoothies! - www.kauai.co.za

 

Santa Monica Spur - 021 213 0014

Family friendly restaurant that serves the best steak, ribs, burgers and wings along

with desserts! - www.spursteakranches.com

 

Kristin’s Kick Ass Ice-Cream - 071 598 7241

Your ultimate destination for irresistible frozen delights on the beachfront - www.kristenskickass.co.za

 

Hans & Lloyd Coffee - 021 035 1731

Born from good coffee and the surfing life!  www.instagram.com/thehansandlloydcoffeeco

 

The Commons - 083 799 82 94

A cafe food bar with a stunning balcony to gaze at the ocean, live music gigs, books and records for sale, exhibition space and yoga studio -  www.thecommons.co.za

 

JOON - 083 336 8305

Wholesome, homemade meals paired with friends, family and fun, the kind of place where locals come daily, and everybody knows their name - www.joonrestaurant.com

 

Dimples Dumpling House - 063 802 9597

Delicious Dumplings, Ramen and Baos. Vegan and Gluten Free options - www. dimplesdumplinghouse.co.za

 

Tortuga Loco - 087 095 5733

Spanish and Latin-inspired restaurant and bar - www.instagram.com/tortugalocacpt

 

The Shed  +27(0)76 338 4573

Burgers, Pizza, Sushi – www.theshedcpt.co.za

 

The Striped Horse  +27 (0)63 661 5713

Beachfront, bar, grill & great cocktails, live music venue - www.instagram.com/thestripedhorsemuizenberg

 

Imaginext Sushi  +27 (0)61 401 2053

Small and unassuming but hands down the best sushi I've had in South Africa. Sushi and Pizza take away​

KID FRIENDLY RESTAURANT OPTIONS
 
Blue Bird Garage food & drink market every Friday from 4pm-10pm 5 minutes walk away! Fun play area. Sit and sip your craft beer and tuck into a venison stew while the kids play! www.bluebirdmarket.co.za

 
Spur Muizenberg  Simple: a warm, relaxed, family-friendly environment; generous portions of great-tasting food www.spursteakranches.com
 
Folk Cafe  freshly made, seasonal, ethically sourced with plant based and gluten free option. Plenty of space for the kids to run around and climb on jungle gyms & next to awesome St James tidal pool.

Five minute drive from the guesthouse.  www.folkcafe.co.za
 
Blue-water Café at Imhoff farm Wide variety of food, great play area with jungles gyms, slides and swings as well as a petting area with farm animals. Great views of the beach too! 20 minutes drive from Muizenberg in Kommetjie.  www.imhofffarm.co.za/blue-water-cafe
 
Bob's Bagels next to Kalk Bay park on Lever street. A great little restaurant selling freshly roasted coffee and delicious bagels. It is dog and kid friendly and opens up onto a lovely well maintained little park www.instagram.com/explore/locations/258980792/bobs-bagel-cafe​
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