10 places serving Christmas lunch in Cape Town

Christmas lunch without cooking a thing? Now that sounds delicious. Some of Cape Town’s most adored eateries are serving up the goods this festive season.

Here are 10 places serving Christmas lunch in Cape Town:

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 1. Grand Africa Café & Beach

Spending Christmas by the beach sure does sound inviting, with a refreshing cocktail in hand and a special Christmas menu just for you. Join the ever-cool Grand Africa Café & Beach for lunch this Christmas.

• Location: 1 Haul Road, V&A Waterfont, Granger Bay
• Date: 25 December, 11am to 1pm
• Cost: R100 deposit per person joining
• Contact: 021 425 0551  |  Whatsapp: 071 382 7044 | beach@grandafrica.com
• Website: grandafrica.com

Picture: @grandafricacafeandbeach / Instagram

2. Homespun at The Andros

Homespun has been known as one of Cape Town’s best restaurants, serving award-winning wines and unique European cuisine. Indulge in its daring and creative flavours while enjoying the exquisite location at Andros Boutique Hotel. The restaurant will be operating on Christmas Eve and it will be serving a Christmas lunch with a three-course set menu.

Bookings are essential to secure your reservation. Expect some delightful and carefully curated meals, such as the pork belly pancakes or crayfish dumplings. For mains, there’ll be a gourmet gammon if you like traditional Christmas cuisine with contemporary flair, among other tasty dishes. Note that children under the age of 12 are unable to attend due to hotel policy.

• Location: 5 Phyliss Road, Claremont
• Date: Saturday 24 December, 5.30pm to 11pm | Sunday 25 December, 7am to 11pm
• Cost: R995 per person
• Contact: 022 300 0295 | reservation@homespunbymatt.co.za
• Website: homespunbymatt.co.za

Picture: @androsboutiquehotel / Instagram

3. The Piano Bar

The Piano Bar brings you a carefully crafted Christmas menu by its new head chef, Samson Muley. Enjoy each sumptuous course while you listen to the alluring voice of jazz vocalist Penelope Radsma, accompanied by Andrew Ford. You’ll be greeted with a welcome Pongracz cocktail and an oyster aperitif. There is a four-course menu that offers a choice of meat, fish or vegetarian for each course.

• Location: 47 Napier Street, De Waterkant
• Date: Saturday 24 December | Bookings either 3pm to 6.30 or 7pm to late
• Cost: R680 per person
• Contact: 021 007 5212 | bookings@thepianobar
• Website: thepianobar.co.za

Picture: @thepianobarct / Instagram

4. Jakes in the Village

Jakes has operated for over 20 years, providing the most tasteful and diverse cuisine. Against the backdrop of the Constantiaberg mountain, alongside Steenberg Golf Estate, the restaurant is something of an institution, especially among locals. The space is beautifully laid out, with a stylish bar and lounge that leads to a decorative dining room and beautiful courtyard. Jakes will be hosting a Christmas Eve dinner accompanied by live music.

The menu for the evening is a three-course set menu. For the first course, there’ll be panko-crusted prawns with a sweet chilli sauce or a rich and creamy roasted tomato and ricotta girasoli. For mains, treat yourself to the infamous pork belly plated with mashed potatoes, cantonese sauce and broccolini. Have you ever tried deep-fried ice cream coated in biscuits with butterscotch sauce? a dessert you won’t regret. Visit Jakes website to peruse the full menu.

• Location: Shop A5, Steenberg Village, Tokai
• Date: Saturday 24 December, 5pm to 11pm ( Kitchen closes 10pm)
• Cost: R395 per person
• Contact: 021 701 3272 | tokai@jakes.co.za
• Website: jakes.co.za

Picture: @jakesvibe / Instagram

5. Chefs Warehouse at Tintswalo Atlantic

This Christmas, have lunch or supper at Chefs Warehouse at Tintswalo Atlantic, an event specially curated with a festive touch. A beverage and oysters will be served upon arrival, and you can look forward to petit fours and dessert as part of the two-person tapas menu. Note that availability is limited, and bookings are encouraged as soon as possible.

• Date: Saturday 24 December| Sunday 25 December
• Location: Tintswalo Atlantic, Chapmans Peak Drive, Hout Bay
• Cost: Deposit R675 per head to secure table | Tapas Menu R1350 per person
• Contact: 021 541 0165 | tintswalo@chefswarehouse.co.za
• Website: chefswarehouse.co.za

Picture: @chefswarehousetintswalo / Instagram

6. The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

Find yourself at Cape Town’s 5-star beauty, the Twelve Apostles hotel & spa, which will be offering both Christmas lunch and dinner.

Cosy up on Christmas evening where guests will not only be delighted by a welcoming beverage but also a mesmerising ocean view. Feast to your heart’s content either at the Azure Restaurant, offering a four-course set menu, or dine on a three-course buffet at the Atlantic Terrace Marquee.

Those who wish to join the hotel for a festive lunch will not be disappointed, as they will be served not only a drink on arrival but also a gourmet Christmas-style feast served on the terrace; what a wonderful way to spend such a special day!

• Location: Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa, Victoria Road, Camps Bay
• Date: Saturday 24 December, 7pm | Sunday 25 December, 1pm
• Cost: Dinner Service : 4-course set menu R1475 per person, 3-course buffet menu R1350 per person | Lunch Service, R1850 per person
• Contact: 021 437 9029 | reservations1@12apostles.co.za
• Website: 12apostleshotel

Picture: @12apostleshotel / Instagram

7. 96 Winery Road

96 Winery Road has branded itself as the Winelands Restaurant after 26 years of incredible service perfecting Winelands dining. The restaurant is located on the lush and gorgeous grounds of Zandberg Wine Estate and will host a Christmas-inspired three-course set menu for both evening and lunch service. Guests will be welcomed with a jackalberry cocktail and spoiled by servings of South African-influenced Christmas cuisine.

• Location:  Zandberg Farm, Winery Road | Off the R44 between Stellenbosch and Somerset West.
• Date: Saturday 24 December, 6pm to 9pm  | Sunday 25 December, 12pm to 3pm
• Cost: R600 per person. Note 50% deposit required to secure reservation. Children under 12 will be charged half of the menu price.
• Contact: 021 842 2020 | wineryrd@mweb.co.za
• Email: wineryrd@mweb.co.za

Picture: @96wineryroad / Instagram

8. Sevruga

Located at the V&A Waterfront, Sevruga sits on the water’s edge, where guests can recline in the plush and decorative setting that looks onto the bustling harbour. Celebrated for its fresh and tasty food, there will be a Christmas lunch that serves a three-course set menu for adults and a specialised menu for children. The menu consists of a selection of seafood and grills, and it is vegetarian friendly.

• Location: Shop 4, Quay 5, V&A Waterfront
• Date:  Sunday 25 December, 11am to 10pm
• Cost: R950 per person | R750 per child under 11 | Full payment and gratuity settled by 23 December to secure reservation.
• Contact: 021 421 5134 | info@sevruga.co.za
• Website: sevruga.co.za

Picture: @sevruga_restaurant / Instagram

9. Cavalli

Recognised as South Africa’s most stylish restaurant, Cavalli boasts exquisite cuisine and a mesmerising view of the Helderberg mountain range. This festive season, there will be a seven-course set menu for both Christmas evening and lunch. The menu has been specially tuned for fine dining and curated by head chef Lucas Carstens. Each course is infused with fresh and tasty flavours. The gastronomic journey includes grey oyster mushroom confit, prawn ravioli and a summer flower sorbet. Vegetarians will be accommodated with a separate menu.

• Location: Cavalli Estate, Strand Road (R44 Highway), Somerset West
• Date:  Saturday 24 December, 6pm | Sunday 25 December 12pm
• Cost: R1200 per person | 50% deposit payment required to secure reservation.
• Contact: 021 855 3218 | info@cavalliestate.com
• Website: cavalliestate.com

Picture: @cavalliestate / Instagram

10. One and Only

Situated in the heart of Cape Town with the finest view looking out to the water’s edge, the One and Only at the V&A Waterfront brings a touch of sophistication and innovation to the traditional Christmas breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Breakfast will be served from the á la carte menu at Ochre, which honours the traditional breakfast but with a wide variety of choices to pick from. The much-talked-about Christmas lunch is packed with Christmas delicacies inspired by South African cuisine.

If you have space to spare from a full belly from a feast filled day indulge in the Japanese-inspired cuisine spread out in a six course dinner served at Nobu.

If you have space to spare after a feast-filled day, indulge in the Japanese-inspired six-course dinner served at Nobu.

• Location: Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town | Breakfast and Lunch: Ochre Dining Room | Dinner: Nobu
• Date: Sunday 25 December | Breakfast: 6.30am to 11am | Lunch: 1pm to 4pm|  Dinner: 6pm to 9pm.
• Cost: Breakfast: A la carte | Lunch: R2200 per person, R1500 for children ( Ages 5-12) and complimentary for children under 5 | Dinner: R3000 per person ( a la carte available).
• Contact: 021 431 5888 | reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com
• Website: oneandonlycapetown.com

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