Outdoor restaurants with a sea view in Cape Town and surrounds

From the beach to the restaurants, Cape Town ensures maximum summer exposure

During the summer months sand and sea lovers flock to Cape Town for a collection of the world's best beaches and sea views. But when tanning just isn't enough bronzed beauties go in search of fresh seafood and refreshing cocktails. Cape Town is packed with outdoor restaurants by the sea featuring sundowner terraces and exclusive decks that are perfect for lazy summer dining.

Harveys at Winchester Mansions
The terrace of this Cape Dutch style hotel offers an unbeatable sea view, sit on the bar side for sundowners and light meals or at the restaurant to enjoy their full menu. Sunday brunch (complete with live jazz) is held in the open air courtyard so keep this in mind for a sunny morning.
221 Beach Road | Sea Point | +27(0)21 434 2351

Sotano
Enjoy the sea view from their outside tables at this Mediterranean style restaurant on Beach Road. You can choose between tapas or a meal prepared with seasonal ingredients and complement either with wine from their impressive list.
121 Beach Road | Mouille Point | +27 (0)21 433 1757

Two Oceans Restaurant
To say this restaurant has a nice view is a vast understatement. Sit at the tables outside on the deck to feel the sea breeze as you look out over the ocean or at the dramatic cliffs to the side. They specialise in seafood but have a variety of dishes on the menu.
Cape Point | Cape Peninsula | +27 (0)21 780 92001

Black Marlin
Black Marlin is a secluded spot on the water’s edge, and has that pristine, refined natural charm that is so typical of the Cape Peninsula. The Mediterranean-type terrace overlooks the ocean where you can enjoy the best food the sea has to offer.
Main Road | Millers Point Cape Town | +27 (0)21 786 1621      

The Lighthouse restaurant at Blue Peter Hotel
The massive bay windows frame the picturesque beach view with Table Mountain in the background. Known for its Sunday lunches this bar and restaurant is a great place for locally inspired seafood dishes.
7 Popham Street | Blouberg | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 554 1956

Brass Bell
This restaurant is right on the rocks so you can watch the waves crashing to shore. There are five different restaurant sections each offering a different menu to choose from while you enjoy the view.
Adjacent to Kalk Bay Harbour | Kalk Bay | +27 (0)21 788 5455/6

Casa Labia Café
This elegant café set in a historical home and national monument offers seating in the immaculately landscaped garden which features a spectacular water fountain set against an uninterrupted panorama of the False Bay coastline.
192 Main Road | Muizenberg | Cape Town | +27(0)21-788 6068  

Olympia
This popular bakery serves great food, sit at one of the window seats and enjoy the view of Kalk Bay Harbour. The rustic, down to earth décor fits in perfectly with Kalk Bay’s beach town feel.
134 Main Road | Kalk Bay | +27 (0)21 788 639

The Bascule Whisky, Wine & Cocktail Bar
Voted 'Best Pub Style' at the V&A Restaurant Awards in 2009, Bascule Whisky, Wine & Cocktail Bar is a sunny spot at the Cape Grace in the V&A Waterfront - a light lunch spot by day and a glamorous bar by night. Choose from the largest selection of whiskies in the southern hemisphere and recline on plush leather sofas. Visit on Wednesdays and Fridays for live music.
Cape Grace | West Quay Road | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 410 7082

La Med
Capture the essence of summer after a lazy day on the beach by heading to this casual beach bar. Whilst enjoying cocktails you will be treated to unrivalled sunset views on the ocean-facing deck before the in-house DJ gets you dancing late into the night.
Glen Country Club | Victoria Road | Clifton | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 438 5600

Cafe Caprice
Imagine sipping on a Rockstar Mojito with a spritz of bubbly whilst mingling with celebrities, locals and international guests on an outdoor terrace next to Camps Bay. Cafe Caprice's upstairs restaurant is intimate with a varied menu and sexy house music is spun by resident DJs.
37 Victoria Road | Camps Bay | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 438 8315

Azure Restaurant at the Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
For fine dining with a view head to this stunning restaurant by the sea. Whilst you relax in sumptuous leather seats on the romantic candlelit deck head chef Henrico Grobbelaar will whip up a variety of meat, seafood and vegetarian delights including Cape Malay pickled fish or natural Fynbos desserts.
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa | Victoria Road | Camps Bay | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 437 9000

Wafu
A stylish and elegant hotspot in Mouille Point Wafu's deck offers a panoramic view of the coast and the bar itself is decorated with exotic fish and Abalone shells. Tuck into Asian tapas with a European and Western influence, cooked by internationally trained chefs before relaxing with an exotic after-dinner cocktail.
2nd Floor | Corner of Beach Road and Surrey Place | Mouille Point | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 433 2377

Alba
Inspired by majestic views of the V&A basin the Alba bar boasts a luxurious nautical themed deck with comfortable lounge seating. Enjoy the setting with a cocktail, a glass of wine or Italian tapas. On Friday nights Alba celebrates the beautiful life with lounge music from resident DJ Mey and cosmopolitans and mojitos for only R20.
Pier Head | V&A Waterfront | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 425 3385

La Mizu Beach Bar
On a clear day, sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean are magnificent. La Mizu Beach Bar is situated right on the beach with stunning views of Table Mountain. The deck is the ideal setting for sophisticated and freshly made cocktails.
Lagoon Gate Drive | Milnerton | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 528 2000

On the Rocks Blouberg
Why not awaken your senses with a little fine dining with crashing waves at your feet? Observe dolphins, whales and postcard sunsets whilst you tuck into salmon trout served with artichokes, julienne mixed vegetables, olive oil and mustard dressing.
45 Stadler Road | Bloubergstrand | Cape Town | +27 (0) 21 554 1988

Moyo Blouberg
This rooftop bar with views of Table Mountain and Robben Island is all about Africa and its warm hospitality. Tuck into Kenyan specials with aromas of coriander and rose petals whilst colourful costumes, dramatic acts and traditional hand-washing and face painting transport you on a cultural journey.
Shop 50 | Eden on the Bay Shopping Centre | Corner of Otto du Plessis & Sir David Baird Drive | Blouberg Strand | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 554 9671

La Vie
Just across the road from Sea Point promenade this relaxed restaurant and bar is the perfect place to sit back and watch the sun set over the ocean. Try their pizzas or seafood and sip on a cocktail or Jack Black beer at one of their outside tables.
205 Beach Road | Sea Point | Cape Town | +27(0)87 808 2456     

If you're all beached out and fancy dining under the trees or sipping cocktails on a rooftop bar, be sure to read outdoor restaurants in Cape Town and surrounds and visit our restaurant section for more inspiration.

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