Where to Enjoy Christmas Dinner in Cape Town

The signature restaurant of the landmark five-star hotel Taj Cape Town in the heart of the city, Bombay Brasserie is a sumptuous fine-dining venue fascinating with its gorgeous palace-like atmosphere, elegantly exotic decor, and sparkling chandeliers. Specially for the holiday season, Bombay Brasserie has introduced their festive calendar offering celebrations with Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day buffet lunch.

Showcasing the haute cuisine interpretations of authentic Indian dishes, the palatable plated-set dinner is served both as vegetarian and non-vegetarian and includes six varied courses for R1450 per person. The buffet lunch will be available for the same price on the 25th December, including, just like on Christmas Eve, a welcome drink of Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel sparkling wine. Among the selection of festive dishes, the guests will taste succulent chicken with green asparagus poriyal, karoo lamb shank with pepper and Cheddar kulcha (Indian flatbread), or berries and cardamom meringue for dessert.

Towering in the Silo District, within walking distance of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the Radisson RED is a stylish city hotel known for its inspiring bold interior adorned with fantastic art and for its vibrant craft food served at the rooftop OUIbar + KTCHN. The scenic bar with an open air pool and spacious terrace ideally matches the mood of the hotel, not only serving up awe-inspiring views, but also a vivid palette of dishes, including a completely vegan Christmas lunch for this holiday season.

Available on the 25th December from 12pm – 5pm, the festive meal costs R850 for an adult and R400 for a 5-10-year-old child, while kids under 4 will be treated for free. With the iconic red bar truck offering drinks on arrival and background live music, the guests will indulge in the palatable plant-based perfection, including creamy coconut and cauliflower curry or earth pulse-barley risotto.

This luxurious venue, located in the Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers, lets you delight in internationally-inspired cuisine and an elegant interior designed to entice your aesthetic senses. At Towers Restaurant, the extensive, exquisitely furnished dining area overlooks a display kitchen revealing the impeccable work of the world class chefs.

To exceed all your festive expectations, the venue is hosting a delectable Christmas Eve buffet, available for R625 per person starting from 6 pm. There will be five different food stations serving a culinary diversity for every discerning palate: Seafood Bar, Salads, Carvery, Hot Buffet, and Desserts. If you’re into light vegetarian food, try pear salad with peanut-lime dressing or fragrant vegetable curry in a spiced coconut and ginger gravy. For a hearty meaty meal, choose whole roast rosemary and garlic sirloin or a classic shrimp cocktail to satisfy your seafood cravings.

One of the oldest wine farms in the Cape Town vicinity, Blaauwklippen lies along the Blaauwklip River, hence the name, upholding the centuries-long wine making tradition. Thanks to its rich and fertile soils, the prosperous vineyard produces a proud selection of premium wines, craft gins, and brandy specialities.

At the farm’s country-casual restaurant, visitors are welcome to have a fabulous 6-course feast both on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. On the menu, available for R795 per person, there are wonderful culinary creations inspired by the bounty of seasonal local ingredients and the Mediterranean way of life. So, prepare your taste buds for a milk bun stuffed with slow cooked pork, pickled radish and plum sauce, cured trout with pickled carrot, or coal roasted lamb rump served with caramelized turnip puree, asparagus, Christmas stuffing and dried cherry sauce. What a mouth-watering set of dishes, isn’t it?

This 90-seater dining venue is a part of the iconic Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa in a secure marina estate Thesen Islands. Located in the scenic Knysna estuary, this popular tourist destination provides luxurious accommodation with a range of world-class facilities, amazing settings with stunning views, and exceptional cuisine represented in a diverse a la carte menu.

This Christmas season, the Island Cafe is serving three festive meals: a Christmas Eve dinner (R395 per person and R250 per a kid under 12), a Christmas Day lunch (R495 per person and R250 per a kid under 12) as well as a Christmas dinner on the 25th December (R395 per person). Each of the celebration feasts is accompanied by live piano or violin music and features such gourmet dishes as confit chicken breast, honey glazed pork belly, or classic gazpacho soup with wrapped beef fillet.

The debut restaurant of local talented chef Matt Manning, well known in the city for his private dining events, Grub & Vine is one of the most popular local foodie destinations, offering refined bistro-style fare in a laid-back stylish space. Their seasonally changing menu revolves around the ingredients from South Africa’s most respected producers, while the wine list is comprised of small batch produce, special vintages, and even unique imports from France.

To ensure an unforgettable celebration for his guests, chef Matt Manning has developed an incredible 6-course festive menu served as lunch and dinner on Christmas Eve. The price for the meal is R950 per person, while the same set of dishes with the restaurant’s Prestige wine pairing costs R1950 per person and R2950 per person with the Wanderlist complement. The diversity of tasting options that are, simply put, ‘what Santa would want’, includes imperial caviar with blini, marinated heirloom tomatoes, pan-fried linefish, and mussels.

Nestled between Cape Town and Hermanus, at a luxury residential wine, olive, and lavender farm, Benguela Cove, Moody Lagoon Restaurant is the winner of the Restaurant Guru ‘Best Service’ award in 2022. Offering an outstanding dining experience, under the helm of chef Annie Badenhorst, this casual daytime eatery allows its diners to enjoy not only delectable cuisine and wines from Benguela Cove’s Winery, but also the fantastic views of the expansive lagoon and Atlantic Ocean.

For a Christmas Eve dinner, chef Annie Badenhorst has created a delightful 6-course menu, available for R980 per person without flight of wines and for R1350 per person with complementary pairing. Among the festive options are fennel cured salmon with elderflower pickled cucumber, compressed and charred watermelon, celery sorbet or confit duck leg with caramelized carrot puree, whole grain mustard mash potato, brussel sprouts, mushroom and bacon jus.

A gorgeous wine estate in the prestigious Helderberg region of Stellenbosch, just outside of Cape Town, Cavalli is a recognised favorite among wine and fine cuisine connoisseurs countrywide. The extensive area features the first Green-star rated restaurant in South Africa, famous for its upscale cuisine and magnificent views of serene natural beauty.

If you fancy the idea of a true Cavally styled celebration, you’re welcome to spend this Christmas Eve enjoying a 7-course set menu with a complimentary drink on arrival. Available for R1200 per person from 6pm with last seating reservation at 8.30pm, the festive meal features options like grilled oysters with gray oyster mushroom confit, and broth, prawn ravioli with corn, miso, and sea pumpkin, or summer flower sorbet with grapes, lime, and olive oil. Vegetarians will be offered a separate menu.

The picturesque seaport, legislative capital of South Africa, and capital of Western Cape province, Cape Town is one of the most wonderful places in the world. Blessed with spectacular mountains, breathtaking waterfront views, and fabulous beaches, the city attracts millions of tourists, boasting an excellent dining scene as well. In Cape Town, there’s a wide array of award-winning restaurants and fine-dining venues to please even spoilt-for-choice foodies and beverage connoisseurs. Explore all the restaurants of Cape Town on our website and pick the best one to celebrate this Christmas or any other special occasion.