|
| |
Harbour
House
|
Price:
R 160 Wine: R 65 |
Fresh seafood is the specialty of this
light and airy restaurant, perched timidly on the edge
of Kalk Bay Harbour, with stunning views of the mountain,
harbour and ocean.
Dishes may include West Coast mussels with fresh herb
and white wine sauce for starters, followed by a selection
of expertly prepared local favourites, yellowtail, kingklip,
red steenbras and Cape salmon, depending on what is
fresh. There are other options, such as ostrich medallions
or French duck breast, however as the name suggests
Harbour House is really all about fish. It is recommended
to ask for a window table when booking. |
Address:
Kalk Bay Harbour, Kalk Bay
Telephone: (021) 788 4133
Facsimile: (021) 788 4136
Email address: harbourhouse@icon.co.za
Website address: www.harbourhouse.co.za |
|
| |
| The
Hussar Grill |
Price:
R 100 Wine: R 45 |
1 of Cape Town’s best kept secrets,
the modest and dimly lit Hussar Grill is a welcome alternative
to the city’s many steakhouse chains. Here, chefs
sizzle the marvelous steaks right in front of diners
tucked away in their cosy red and dark wood booths.
The house specialty starter is gin
and tomato soup, while mains like grilled saddle of
lamb, ostrich fillet, game steaks and other meats come
with a selection of sauces (from fresh mushroom, garlic
and white wine to creamy mustard and brandy). The ostrich
steak has been expressed as the best in the Cape. More
unusual options, such as grilled warthog ribs, are also
possible, as are seafood, pastas and salads. The Hussar
Grill is closed on Sundays. |
Address:
10 Main Road, Rondebosch
Telephone: (021) 689 9516 |
|
|
| Mesopotamia |
Price:
R 98 for a 3 course set menu
|
With tapestries and drapery on the walls, this spacious
upstairs restaurant is dark and tent like yet overwhelming.
Large kilim rugs and cushions surround low circular
metal tables, although traditional chairs are also available,
as is 2nd storey terrace seating with a brighter environment.
The Kurdish cuisine (the 1st of its
kind in South Africa), from a team of Kurdish chefs,
includes several tasty mezze dishes as well as highly
spiced mains like iskender (oven roasted diced lamb
with bread, garlic yoghurt and tomato sauce) or beyti
(minced chicken kebab rolled in Nan bread with garlic
yoghurt). Diners are entertained by a belly
dancer every night of the week at 9.30 pm (an
extra R10 is added to the bill for this), while after
dinner hookah pipes, cigars and jazz are available at
the upstairs venue, the Shisha Lounge. No lunch is served
here, and is closed on Sundays. |
Address:
Corner of Long Street and Church Street
Telephone: (021) 424 4664
Facsimile: (021) 426 5473
Email address: mesopotamia@diplomats.com
|
|
| |
| Peddlars
On The Bend |
Price:
R110, R130 or R150 for varied 3 course set menus
|
Teetering on the edge of the Constantia Wine
Route, this delightful, country style
restaurant is visited by tourists and well heeled locals
who come for the award winning wine list and brilliant
meat, seafood and veggie dishes on the extremely comprehensive
menu.
Dishes vary from British pub grub style
chicken and leek pie and fish and chips to international
options like the German eisbein (roast hock
of pork with mustard sauce and potato bake) and a range
of pasta dishes. There is also a less expensive pub
menu for pub customers only. The atmosphere is laid-back,
with marble tables under shady oak trees outside and
red tiled floors, wooden tables and reed ceilings inside,
and the service is brilliant. |
Address:
Spaanschemat River Road, Constantia
Telephone: (021) 794 7747
Facsimile: (021) 794 2730
Email address: peddlers@mweb.co.za |
|
|
