If it depends on the Cape weather, it is hardly winter yet. However, the first restaurants are sending out their Winter Specials information, summarised below.  The list is updated continuously. We welcome information about new specials:

Cape Town

*   Umi in Camps Bay: 2 course set menu R155, 3 courses R195.  Beef shortrib R105, beef sirloin R95, fish & fries R85, Tataki Beef R55, Beef sliders R55, Baby squid R45. Half price sushi. Cocktails R40  Tel (021) 437-1802 (added 1/5/15)

*   Pepenero in Mouille Point : 2 courses R150, 3 courses R190. Sirloin R90, Rump R90, Lamb cutlets R120, Seafood platter R160, Sushi platter R130, Veal schnitzel R110, Oxtail R110, prawn platter R130, chicken liver pasta R80, and chicken curry R90 .  Half price sushi (selected items) all day. Cocktails R35. Daily. Tel (021) 439-9027 (added 1/5/15)

*    5 Rooms, Alphen Boutique Hotel: 2 courses R160; 3 courses R 200; Sirloin R95, slow braised lamb shank R139, ribs R120, chicken curry R80, mussels marinière R85, seafood platter R140. Tel (021) 795-6313 (added 1/5/15)

*   Zenzero, Camps Bay:    2 courses R160;  3 courses R200. Lamb shank R129, T-bone steak R119, rump steak R95, canneloni ragu R99, beer battered fish R99, prawn platter R139, and seafood platter R169.  Tel (021) 438-0007 (added 1/5/15).

*   Paranga in Camps Bay:   2 courses R220; 3 courses R260; 500 g T-Bone steak R140; Fillet steak R140; Slow braised red wine lamb shank R150; lamb cutlets R120; red wine braised oxtail R120; Crayfish platter with 3 tiger prawns R299. Tel (021) 438-0404 (updated 19/5/15)

*   Bungalow in Clifton: 2 courses R180; 3 courses R220. Rump steak R100, Fillet pasta R130, lamb curry R140, Thai chicken curry R90, and seafood platter R180.  Tel (021) 438-2018 (added 1/5/15)

*   Bistro Sixteen82, Steenberg:  Five tapas to share between two with glass each of Klein Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc or Cabernet Sauvignon R300. Monday – Sunday 16h30 – 19h30.  Winter Breakfast Special Eggs Benedict and coffee/tea R60 Monday – Friday. Tel (021) 713-2211. 5/5 – 31/8.  2 course meal R165, 1 – 31 July (updated 30/6/15)

*   Catharina’s,  Steenberg Hotel: 3-course Sunday Roast lunch R300.  2 courses R165, 3 courses R195 Lunch and Dinner except Sunday Lunch.  Tel (021) 713-7178. 3/5 – 25/10 (updated 5/6/15)

*   Tuscany Beach, Camps Bay: Buy two, get cheaper main course free, Lunch and Dinner, Monday – Sunday. 25% off sushi every day 12h00 – 18h00.  Tel (021) 438-1213 (added 1/5/15)

*    La Mouette, Regent Road, Sea Point : 6-course Early Autumn 6-course Tasting Menu R 295, or R 495 with wine per course. Monday – Sunday dinner, Sunday lunch. Tel (021) 433-0856 (added 1/5/15)

*   Beluga, The Foundry, Green Point:  2 course lunch R140, 3 course lunch and dinner R165; 50 % off sushi, dimsum and cocktails from 12h00 – 19h00 every day, and full day on Sundays.  Tel (021) 418-2948 (added 1/5/15)

*   Ferryman’s Tavern, V&A Waterfront:  Ribeye steak and calamari R115, 200g rump and 3 chicken wings R85;  whole Barramundi and bottle of wine R295.  Monday – Sunday lunch and dinner.  Tel (021) 419-7748 (added 1/5/16)

*   Aubergine:  2 course Winter Bistro dinner R250, 3 courses R340. Monday – Saturday evenings, from mid-May.  Tel (021) 465-4909 (added 1/5/15)

*   Blowfish in Blouberg: half-price sushi Wednesday and Sunday;   TGIM Seafood platter (line fish, calamari, mussels, prawns) R99, Monday lunch and dinner. Tel (021) 556-5464 (added 1/5/15)

*  The Square, Vineyard Hotel, Newlands: 5 course menu R245/R385 with wines, dinner only. Monday – Sunday. Tel (021) 657-4500 (added 1/5/15)

*   Arnold’s on Kloof, 60 Kloof Street, Gardens:  Early bird breakfast half-price special if order before 7h00 Monday – Friday R18.  All Day (until 17h00) Chef breakfast R50. Schnitzel for lunch R89. Complimentary cup of coffee or tea with a slice of cake (R42) ordered between 10h00 – 17h00.  Tel (021) 424-4344 (added 1/5/15)

*   Cape Town Fish Market, Big Bay, V&A Waterfront, Canal Walk, Tyger Valley, Stellenbosch, Tokai, Grand West : 50% off hake and burgers on Mondays; 50% off Sushi and 25% off sushi platters on Tuesdays; 20% off seafood platters and combos on Wednesdays. Tel 083 400 2005  (added 1/5/15)

*   The Roundhouse, Camps Bay: 4-course Tasting menu R665 (R905 with wine).  Tel (021) 438-4347. Tuesday – Saturday (added 1/5/15)

* Rick’s Café Américain, Park Road: Monday – Friday Lunch special R60, changes daily. Tel (021) 424-1100 (added 1/5/15)

*   Azure Restaurant, Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa, Camps Bay:  5-course Executive Chef’s Tasting Menu R565; 4-course Seafood Menu R575; 4-course Vegetarian menu R380; 3-course Dinner and Movie package R475; Monday – Sunday.  Sunday Buffet R295. Tel (021) 437-9000 (updated 11/8/15)

*   Diva Pizza, Buitenkant Street: 2 large margherita pizzas with choice of two toppings R99, Monday – Sunday. Tel (021) 461-0013 (added 1/5/15)

*   Reuben’s, One&Only Cape Town, V&A Waterfront: Sunday lunch buffet R255.   Tel (021) 431-4511 (added 1/5/15)

*   Nobu, One&Only Cape Town, V&A Waterfront: Bento Box R445, 6-course Tasting Menu R545. Tel (021) 431-5111 (added 14/6/14)

*   Café Chameleon, Plattekloof: Springbok shank R150. Thai Green Prawn Pasta R79. Calamari Burger R65. Tel (021) 911-1025 (added 1/5/15)

*   Myoga, Vineyard Hotel, Newlands: 7-course dinner R325/R565 with wine pairing. Monday – Saturday evening Tel (021) 657-4545 (added 1/5/15)

*   I ♥ my Laundry, Buitengracht Street/Buitenkant Street/Bree Street: 8 pieces of Dim Sum R40. Daily 7h00 – 19h00. Fondue Thursdays R125.  Tel 084 6600 777 (added 1/5/15).

*   Mezbaan Indian Restaurant, Hilton Cape Town: ‘Curry Cup’ Buffet with soup, salads, nine curries, sambals, naan bread, poppadoms, and a selection of desserts, and all soft drinks R175, Thursday evenings. Tel (021) 481-3700 (added 1/5/15)

*   Andiamo, old Cape Quarter, De Waterkant: pizza or pasta at R99 on Sundays – Wednesdays.  Tel (021) 421-3687 (added 1/5/15).

*   Sotano by Caveau, La Splendida Hotel, Mouille Point: 2 lamb burgers for the price of one on Wednesdays from 17h00, R90. Tel (021) 433-1757 (added 1/5/15)

*   Barristers Grill, Newlands: Buy one main course, get a second free, on Mondays. Tel (021) 671-7907 (added 1/5/15)

*   Buena Vista Social Café, Green Point: 3 Tapas R99 Sunday evenings from 21h00. Tel (021) 418-2467 (added 1/5/15)

*   Spiro’s, Hout Bay: 500g rump, chips and Greek salad R99 on Mondays.  Tel (021) 791-3897 (added 1/5/15)

*   Gibson’s, V&A Waterfront: Two 200g burgers for the price of one (most expensive charged) on Mondays; with sticky BBQ 750g beef ribs, 600g lamb ribs, or 600g pork ribs get one burger free on Wednesdays (Ts & Cs).  Year round. Tel (021) 418-3660 (added 1/5/15)

*   Balducci’s, V&A Waterfront: Pizza or pasta at R60 (terms and conditions apply); 250 g sirloin steak R90. In Sushi Bar noodles and sushi 50% off.  50% off new Asian Bar. Monday – Sunday 12h00 – 18h00. Tel (021) 421-6002 (updated 17/7/15)

*   Meloncino, V&A Waterfront: 50% off pizza, pasta and cocktails Monday – Sunday 11h00 – 19h00, until 31 August.  Tel (021) 419-5558 (added 1/5/15)

*   City Grill, V&A Waterfront: 50% off 250 gram rump, sirloin, and fillet steaks, with one sauce, Monday – Sunday 11h00 – 19h00, until 31 August.  Tel (021) 421-9820 (added 1/5/15)

*   The Greek Fisherman, V&A Waterfront: 50% off all Mezzes.   Monday – Sunday 11h00 – 19h00, until 31 August.  Tel (021) 418-5411 (added 1/5/15)

*   Mitchell’s Brewery, V&A Waterfront:  2 steaks plus bottle of wine R245.   Tel (021) 419-5074 (added 1/5/15)

*   Signal Restaurant, Cape Grace hotel, V&A Waterfront:  7-course Meat Tasting Menu R540/R825 with Groote Post wines, Vegetarian Tasting Menu R495/R780 with Groote Post wines.  Tel (021) 410-7080 (added 1/5/15)

*   Massimo’s, Hout Bay: One starter plus one pizza R119.  15% off on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Tel (021) 790-5648 (updated 28/5/15)

*    Beerhouse, Long Street: Daily Lunch Special plus free beer R50. Monday – Sunday. Tel (021) 424-3370 (added 2/5/15)

*   Quay 4 Tavern, V&A Waterfront: Prawns Galore: 1/2kg R99, 1 kg R149.  Tel (021) 419-2008 (added 2/5/15)

*   Emporio Leone, V&A Waterfront: 2 flat whites and 6 macaroons R85. Tel (021) 421-8518 (added 2/5/15)

*   La Playa, V&A Waterfront:  Surf & Turf R169. Monday – Sunday Lunch and Dinner. Tel (021) 418-2800 (added 2/5/15)

*   Sevruga, V&A Waterfront: 2 courses R165, 3 courses R210. Monday – Sunday. Tel (021) 421-5134 (added 2/5/15)

*   Hildebrand, V&A Waterfront: 2 courses R149, 3 courses R179. Monday – Sunday. Tel (021) 425-3385 (added 2/5/15)

*   Dash, Queen Victoria Hotel, V&A Waterfront:  2 course menu R275.  Monday – Sunday Tel (021) 418-1466 (added 2/5/15)

*   Café Caprice, Camps Bay:  2 for the price of one burger, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12h00 – 22h00. Tel (021) 438-8315 (updated 5/5/15)

*   Camissa at Table Bay Hotel, V&A Waterfront: 2 course Business lunch R99, Monday – Friday.  Tel (021) 406-5662 (added 2/5/15)

*    Mondiall, V & A Waterfront:  Fish & chips, Cheese burger, or Tapas with glass of red or white wine or beer R110  11h30 – 15h00 Mondays – Saturdays. 2 courses plus glass of house wine R195, 3 courses plus glass of house wine R275. 6 courses R395 (minimum 2 persons)  Tel (021) 418-3003 (added 2/5/15)

*   La Boheme and La Bruixa, Sea Point: 2-courses R130, 3-courses R 150. Tel (021) 434-8797 (updated 2/5/15)

*   Orinoco Restaurant & Deli:  Half price Tapas Tuesdays, 18h00 – 21h00;  Burritos and Quesadillas for R39 with any choice of filling Wednesday lunch; half price tapas Saturdays 17h00 – 19h00;  Just Seafood for two R250; Just Meat for two R285; Just Vegetables for two R230; Soup of the day R45.  Tel (021) 418-4544 (updated 11/5/15)

*   HQ, Buitengracht Street:  Two for the price of one steak, chips and salad R175, on Mondays; #DateNight 2 steaks and 2 glasses The Wolftrap Red R250 on Tuesdays;  Half price tapas on Thursdays.  Tel (021) 424-6373 (updated 2/5/15)

*   Dunes, Hout Bay:  500g T-bone R149. Monday – Sunday. Tel (021) 790-1876 (updated 2/5/15)

*   Harbour House, Kalk Bay:  2 courses R160, 3 courses R180.  Monday – Saturday lunch and dinner, Sunday dinner. May  Tel (021) 788-4133 (added 4/5/15)

*   Tigers Milk, Muizenberg: Two quarter pound burgers with cheese or truffle-infused mushroom sauce, and chips R85, Mondays.  Ribs and wings R85 Tuesdays.  Tel (021) 788-1860 (updated 26/5/15)

*   Marc’s Table, Green Point: 2 courses R150, 3 courses R220. Tuesday – Sunday Lunch, Tuesday – Saturday dinner. Tel (021) 430-3780 (added 7/5)

*   Den Anker, V&A Waterfront: Moules Mondays (1 kg mussels and frites R100); Trappist Tuesdays (cheese platter for every Trappist beer ordered); Weight-loss Wednesdays (Banting meal with a glass of wine R90); Thirsty Thursdays (Belgian draught beer R50); Fishy Fridays (fish and frites and white beer R90); Spanish Saturdays (3 tapas R120); and Sunday Savings (free child meal per adult meal). Tel (021) 419-0249. (added 7/5)

*   Live Bait, Kalk Bay: Seafood Pasta R85, May, Sunday – Thursday dinner, Monday – Friday lunch. Tel (021) 788-5755. (add 9/5/15)

*   The Conservatory Restaurant at the Cellars-Hohenhort: 2 courses R180, 3 courses R210. Monday – Sunday Dinner. Until 31 August. Tel (021) 794-2137. (updated 25/5/15)

*   La Colombe, Silvermist: 3 courses R285. Tel (021) 795-0125. (added 17/5/15)

*   Ocean Blue, Camp Bay: Prawns and Calamari strips R110, Fish of day and calamari strips R110, fish of day and prawns R110, fish of day or calamari strips R110, seafood platter R129, Lobster and prawn platter R159, 250g sirloin R110, 400g T-bone R125, and Karoo lamb chops R110. Tel (021) 438-9838 (added 21/5/15)

*   Pigalle: Winter Seafood Platter R495 for two; 2-courses R210/R250 with wines; 3-courses R240/R290 with wines. Monday – Thursday Dinner, Tuesday – Friday Lunch. Until 31 August.  Tl (021) 421-4848. (added 21/5/15)

*   Liberty’s Restaurant, Double Tree by Hilton Cape Town Upper Eastside: Bowl dish of the week R65. Monday – Sunday. Until 31 August. Tel (021) 404-0570 (added 25/5/15)

*   Blue Water Café, Kommetjie:   2 Blue Water Burgers for the price of one on Wednesdays; a free glass of wine or a Lakeside Beerworks beer with all curry dishes on Thursdays and Saturdays; free small pizza with a large one ordered on Fridays. Tel (021) 783-4545. (added 30/5/15)

*   Col’Cacchio: order four antipasti, pizza, pasta, and desserts, pay for three, Mondays and Tuesdays. All branches. (added 2/6/15)

*   Cheyne’s, Hout Bay: choose one course each out of four menu sections for R195, June and July.  Tel 0790674919. (added 2/6/15)

*   Slug & Lettuce Kloof Street: Buy 1 burger, get 1 free, Monday – Friday. Tel (021) 422-5325 (added 7/6/15)

*  Trees Restaurant at the Townhouse Hotel: Potjie of the day R132, Hake R115, including a glass of wine, 18h00 – 19h00. Tel (021) 465-7050. (added 7/6/15)

*  Southern Sun Cape Sun: bottomless soup R55 Monday – Friday, 12h00  –  15h00. Tel (021) 488-5100. (Added 11/6/15)

*   Borage Bistro: 2 courses R 220, 3 courses R 260/R300 with wine. Tel (021) 418-0992 ( added 11/6/15)

*   On 19, Westin Cape Town:  2 courses R230, 3 courses R280. Tel (021) 412-8082. (added 11/8/15)

*   Hussar Grill Green Point and Camps Bay: 2 course R125, Monday – Sunday Lunch and Dinner (Green Point), Dinner only (Camps Bay). Tel (021) 433-2081/438-0151 .(added 14/8)

WINELANDS 

Franschhoek

*   La Residence: 3 course set menu R650 per person, all inclusive of ‘house wines’ and local beverages. Dinner. Daily. Tel (021) 876-4100 (added 1/5/15)

*   Pierneef à La Motte, La Motte:  Chef’s Table 5-courses R 495/R695 with wine pairing. Tel (021) 876-8800 (added 1/5/15)

*   Ryan’s Kitchen: 5 courses R490 (R690 with wines). Tel (021) 876-4598 (added 1/5/15). 

*   Grande Provence: 3-course lunch or dinner R375. Monday – Sunday Lunch and Dinner.  3-course Winter Chef’s Table plu winetasting R375 per person, for 10+ persons.  Tel (021) 876-8600 (updated 17/7/15)

*   Fyndraai, Solms-Delta: 3-course set menu R160.  Monday – Sunday Lunch. Tel (021) 874-3937 (added 15/5/15)

*   Reuben’s : 3-courses R 245.  Tel (021) 876-3772 (added 29/5/15)

*   Boschendal: Pasta dish at The Deli Mondays R95; Pizza at The Bakery R95 Tuesdays; Winter Warmer casserole at The Werf Restaurant R95 Wednesdays; traditional Cape Winelands dishes at the Manor House R95 Thursdays; 18h30 – 21h30, until end September. Tel (021) 870-4272 (added 1/6/15)

*   Leopard’ Leap:  Soup of the day, 2 meats, vegetables, and salad R150; Dish of the day R75; Soup of the day and bread R50.  Wednesday – Friday. Tel (021) 876-8843. (added 17/7/15)

Paarl

*   Bosman’s, Grande Roche, Paarl:  3-course R465, 4-course R545, 6-course R745, 6-course Vegetarian R600 Monday – Sunday dinner.  Tel (021) 863-5100 (added 1/5/15)

*  Harvest,  Laborie : 2-courses R140; 3-courses R185. Monday – Saturday Lunch, Friday and Saturday Dinner, until 30 September. Tel (021) 807-3093. (Added 29/5/15)

*   Eat@simonsvlei: 2 courses and a glass of wine R130; soup and toasted cheese R45. Tuesday – Saturday. Tel (021) 863-3845. (Added 11/6/15)

Stellenbosch

*   Terroir, Kleine Zalze: ‘Winter Plates‘ of Dish of the Day or Angus Beef, with one glass of Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection wine R195. Monday – Sunday dinner, Monday – Saturday lunch.  1 May – 30 September. Tel (021) 880-8167 (added 1/5/2015)

*   Makaron Restaurant at Majeka House: ‘Date Night Special‘ 2 courses plus 1 glass of wine each R250 Tuesday and Thursday evenings.  Tel (021) 880-1549 (added 1/5/15)

*    96 Winery Road:  Hollandse Pepper fillet And Duck Cherry Pie R96 Tuesdays and Thursdays; No corkage for BYO wine Wednesdays; 250 g burger and bottle of Apollo Craft beer R100 Monday – Saturday; Pensioners 15% off Monday – Saturday; Tel (021) 842-2020 (updated 16/6/15)

*   Towerbosch Restaurant, Knorhoek Wine Estate, Stellenbosch:  3-course Country Feast on Sundays R200. Tel (021) 865-2958 (added 2/5/15)

*    Lord Neethling Restaurant, Neethlingshof, Stellenbosch:  Sunday buffet lunch R175. Wednesday and Friday dinner, and Monday – Saturday lunch. Tel (021) 883-8966 (added 2/5/15)

*  Clos Malverne, Stellenbosch: 4-course wine and food pairing lunch R298, Tuesday – Sunday. Tel (021) 865-2022 (added 2/5/15)

*   Warwick wine estate:  3-course set menu R275, Monday – Sunday. Tel (021) 884-4410 (added 2/5/15)

*   Wild Peacock Food Emporium:  Starter and main, or main and dessert R99.   Tel (021) 887-7585  (updated 11/8/15)

*   Delheim:  Jazz and Cheese Fondue plus glass of Glühwein and live jazz R 200, Sundays from 28 June until end August. Tel (021) 888-4607 (added 2/5/15)

*   Dornier Bodega Restaurant, Dornier wine estate: 2 courses R195; 3 courses R255 Wednesday – Sunday lunch, from 24 June. Seafood platters half price on Wednesdays;  Tapas platter for two R250, 15h00 – 17h00 on Wednesdays – Sundays. Tel (021) 880-0557 (updated 11/6/15)

*   Spier Wine Shop: hearty winter soups paired with pier Cabernet Sauvignon, Creative Block 2 and 3 R65. Tel (021) 809-1100 (added 11/5)

*   bistro 13, Stellenbosch Vineyards: ‘Feed Me’ menu of 5 dishes R225; ‘Our Table‘ menu of 3-courses for two persons at R185; Saturday dinner sirloin or onglet steak plus a glass of Welmoed wine R 115 per person, until 31 August; buy one breakfast, get another free, until 21 June.  Tel (021) 881-3044. (added 19/5/15)

*  Indochine Restaurant, Delaire Graaff: 3 courses and 2 glasses of wine R 500, from 15 July – 15 September. Tel (021) 885-8160. (Added 11/6/15)

Somerset West

*   Steffanie’s Place:  Order one course, get the second one free, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.  Tel (021) 852-7584. (added 1/5/15)

*   Henri’s Restaurant & Pub: 3-courses R190 with a bottle of Guardian Peak (Shiraz, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé). Monday – Saturday Lunch and Dinner. Tel (021) 852-6442 (added 1/5/15)

*   Taste Bistro: toasted sandwich and soup R65; order 2 starters and 2 mains, and receive the cheaper main course free. Monday – Friday. Tel (021) 852-0274. (updated 2/9/15)

*   Camphors at Verglegen: 2-courses R195, 3-courses R250. Wednesday – Sunday Lunch, Friday and Saturday Dinner. Tel (021) 847-2131. (added 22/5/15)

*   Waterkloof:   Winter Platter R130, Wednesday – Sunday, August and September. (added 17/7/15)

Hermanus

*   Cattle Baron:  Lunch Buffet R62 for pensioners/R84 for non-pensioners, Wednesday – Friday 12h00 – 15h00.  Sunday Buffet R129.  Tel (028) 313-0384 (added 2/5/15)

*   The Restaurant at Newton Johnson:  5 course bowl (2 starters, 2 mains, 1 dessert) lunch R 355 for two, Wednesday – Friday. 1 June – 30 September. Tel (021) 200-2148. (added 21/5/15)

*   The Pavilion, The Marine Hotel: 6-course Tasting Menu dinner R375, daily; 3-course lunch R240, daily; Curry of the Day R105, Lunch; Sunday Lunch R155. Until 31 July. Tel (028) 313-1000. (added 25/5/15)

*   Gabriëlskloof Restaurant, Bot River: 2-courses R165, 3-courses R195. Wednesday – Monday. Tel (028) 284-9865 (added 28/5/15)

Plettenberg Bay

*   SeaFood at The Plettenberg: Curry two for the price of one R130 on Wednesdays; 2 courses R180, 3 courses R210, wine R50 per glass extra Lunch and Dinner Monday – Sunday; No Carb Hot Breakfast and cappuccino R75, 7h30 – 10h30; Cake and Coffee R55 daily 11h00 – 16h30; Tapas platter R120 for two, daily 11h00 – 16h30. Until 30 September. Tel (044) 533-2030 (added 25/5/15)

Closed for winter break

*   Harvest at Laborie: closed from 11 – 28 May

*   Maison: closed from 31 May.  Wine tastings and limited Deli menu from 1 July; restaurant re-opens on 1 August.

*   Tokara:  closed 1 – 21 June

*   Lust Bistro and Bakery: closed 1 – 23 June

*   Reuben’s Franschhoek closed on Tuesdays all day and Wednesday Lunch, in June and July.

*   Camphors at Vergelegen : closed 1  – 18 June

*   Anthonij Rupert Wines closes between 24 June and 1 July.

*   Buitenverwachting Restaurant: closes from 27 June until mid-August

*   De Grendel Restaurant: closed 27 June – 17 July

*   Terroir: closed from 29 June to 14 July.

*    The Restaurant at Newton Johnson: no dinners between May – September.  Closed 11 – 19 May, 1 – 14 July.

*   Shimmy Beach Club: closed from 1 – 31 July.

*   Aubergine: closed from 10 – 20 July.

*   Pierneef à La Motte: closed from 13 July – 6 August

*   Catharina’s at Steenbereg: closed between 13 – 17 July.

*   Bistro Sixteen82 at Steenberg: closed between 1 – 31 August.

POSTSCRIPT 14/5:  We are flattered that Eat Out has used the Cape Town and Winelands sections of our Restaurant Winter Specials List as its inspiration in compiling their list, two weeks after we posted our List!

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