Summary: Restaurant Week South Africa runs from 25 September to 1 November 2026, with 10 participating restaurants at or near the V&A Waterfront offering special dining experiences. Options range from PAUL’s three-course French dinner for R420 to PIER Restaurant’s nine-course tasting dinner for R1,595. With menus spanning contemporary African cuisine, seafood, flame-grilled dishes and seasonal fine dining, there is a Waterfront table for a variety of tastes and budgets. Book your table now!
Cape Town’s dining scene is serving up a tempting reason to book a table.
Restaurant Week South Africa returns until 1 November 2026, bringing exclusive menus to more than 200 restaurants, with two-course lunches from R195 and three-course dinners from R295.
At the V&A Waterfront, the line-up offers everything from French café favourites and harbour-view dining to contemporary African cuisine and multi-course tasting menus. Whether the plan is a relaxed lunch, a date night or a special dinner worth lingering over, these 10 participating restaurants have something different on the table.
1. PAUL V&A Waterfront: a three-course dinner in Parisian style
For a little French flair without leaving Cape Town, PAUL V&A Waterfront is offering A 3-Course Evening in Paris for R420. With French roots dating back to 1889, the café brings classic French comfort food to the Waterfront.
The Restaurant Week dinner features options such as warm baked Camembert, French onion soup, beef fillet, seafood tagliatelle, crème brûlée and freshly made crêpes. It is a charming choice for anyone who believes a good dinner should finish with something sweet.
2. PIER Restaurant: a nine-course signature tasting dinner
For diners keen to make the meal the main event, PIER Restaurant offers Chef John’s Signature 9-Course Tasting Dinner for R1,595.
The experience is designed around creative dishes, bold flavours and distinctive combinations, making it the longest tasting menu in this Waterfront selection. It is an option for guests who enjoy a more elaborate culinary journey, with each course forming part of a wider dining experience.
3. The Waterside Restaurant: an award-winning five-course dinner
The Waterside Restaurant brings an Award-Winning 5-Course Dinner Menu to Restaurant Week for R1,095.
The special focuses on creative dishes, bold flavours and a carefully curated multi-course experience. For guests looking to turn dinner into an occasion, the five-course format offers a chance to settle in and enjoy a more leisurely evening at the Waterfront.
4. Marble Cape Town: flame-grilled flavours for lunch
Fire takes centre stage at Marble Cape Town, where Chef David Higgs’ signature approach to flame-grilled cooking meets bold South African flavours.
The Flame-Grilled 2-Course Lunch is available for R395, making it a tempting option for a midday Waterfront outing. With cooking over fire at the heart of the restaurant’s identity, this is the pick for diners drawn to robust flavours and a lively dining atmosphere.
5. Terrarium: a five-course celebration of seasonal South African ingredients
Located inside the Queen Victoria Hotel near the V&A Waterfront, Terrarium is the contemporary fine-dining restaurant from Chef Patron Chris Erasmus and Head Chef Anlou Erasmus.
Its Chef’s Signature 5-Course Tasting Menu costs R700 and reflects the restaurant’s focus on seasonal, hyper-local ingredients, foraging and a strong connection to nature. The result is a distinctly South African approach to contemporary fine dining, suited to guests who enjoy thoughtful cooking with a sense of place.
6. Our Local Waterfront: three courses of relaxed comfort food
Our Local Waterfront keeps things relaxed with its Our Local 3-Course Comfort Food Experience for R495. The menu starts with a choice of three oysters, chopped market salad or crispy rice salad. For mains, options include white wine mussels and frites, short rib ragout linguine, creamy trout and fennel pasta, or eggplant parm. Dessert choices include burnt Basque cheesecake and flourless chocolate cake.
With familiar favourites and a choice of seafood and pasta dishes, it is an appealing option for a casual meal with a little Restaurant Week flair.
7. COY: five courses of contemporary African cuisine
COY’s 5-Course Signature Dinner Experience costs R895 per person and celebrates contemporary African cuisine through refined technique, bold flavours and thoughtful storytelling.
Set against the iconic V&A Waterfront, the experience focuses on creative cooking that reflects the character of the restaurant’s approach to modern African dining. It is a strong choice for guests who want a multi-course dinner with a distinct culinary identity.
8. The Granary Café at The Silo Hotel: three courses above the harbour
For a meal with a memorable setting, The Granary Café at The Silo Hotel offers its Silo 3-Course Dining Experience for R495.
Located on the sixth floor of the Silo Hotel, the restaurant is framed by striking pillowed-glass windows and views across the harbour. Led by Executive Chef Veronica Canha-Hibbert, the kitchen focuses on fresh, local and seasonal ingredients, with guests choosing a starter, main course and dessert. It is a good option for those who want to pair a three-course meal with the distinctive architecture and harbour views of the Silo setting.
9. Beluga: a three-course signature experience
Beluga’s 3-Course Signature Experience is priced at R445 and offers diners a chance to explore the restaurant’s Restaurant Week menu over lunch or dinner. The offer is built around creative dishes and flavour combinations. The three-course format makes it an accessible option for anyone looking to enjoy a sit-down meal during the campaign.
10. Sevruga Restaurant: three courses with harbour views
Sevruga Restaurant combines harbour views with a menu that spans seafood, sushi, flame-grilled meats and Asian-inspired flavours. Its V&A Waterfront 3-Course Harbour Experience costs R495 and lets guests choose a starter, main course and dessert. Menu examples include tomato mussels, sushi, fresh line fish, 28-day matured sirloin and truffle and Parmesan gnocchi. For diners who enjoy variety alongside a Waterfront view, Sevruga offers a well-rounded way to experience Restaurant Week.
Restaurant Week South Africa runs until 1 November 2026, with the participating venues offering their own exclusive menus and prices. The specials are listed as available from Monday to Sunday.
For the full campaign and reservations, visit Restaurant Week South Africa. With options ranging from a R395 flame-grilled lunch to a nine-course tasting dinner, the V&A Waterfront line-up makes it easy to choose a dining experience that suits the occasion and the appetite.
Quick details
- Campaign: Restaurant Week South Africa 2026
- Dates: 25 September to 1 November 2026
- Location: V&A Waterfront and nearby participating restaurants, Cape Town
- Price range in this selection: R395 to R1,595
- Lowest-priced offer listed: Marble Cape Town’s two-course lunch at R395
- Longest tasting menu: PIER Restaurant’s nine-course dinner at R1,595
- Book your table now!
FAQs
When does Restaurant Week South Africa 2026 end?
The campaign runs until 1 November 2026.
Which restaurant offers the lowest-priced special in this selection?
Marble Cape Town offers a two-course flame-grilled lunch for R395.
Which restaurant has a nine-course tasting menu?
PIER Restaurant offers Chef John’s Signature 9-Course Tasting Dinner for R1,595.
Where can guests find the full Restaurant Week offers?
Visit https://restaurantweek.co.za for the campaign details and booking information.
