To the Point - Waves & Wine

The Cape Point Route has 2 coastlines wrapped around a national park so it is no wonder that the pairing of wine and waves in the region is tantamount to a splashing good time. It is well worth a long sojourn for the dining destinations alone.

Pick of the Cape Point Route seaside villages for foodies is Kalk Bay – flanked by the mountains and the ocean waves and gravitating around the fishing harbour at its centre.

It’s a little bit hippie, a little bit cosmopolitan and absolutely entirely unique in character and colour. In the harbour itself is the aptly named Harbour House, which offers stylish seafood, and its sister restaurants Polana, for Portuguese style seafood, and Live Bait – the newest addition which serves up sushi and not surprisingly the catch of the day!

Well known for waves crashing onto your plate is the Brass Bell at Kalk Bay Station– a Cape Town institution for informal dining on the outside terraces and more formal fare in the upstairs restaurant. Brave souls can wash their meals down with a dip in the tidal pool.

New on the scene and located above the famed Olympia Café is Acanthus , which has good global food and stunning views and an ideal spot for functions. Of interest is that all their tips go to supporting the Haven night shelter. Another beautiful venue, although without the seaview, is Klipkantein café behind Kalk Bay Books. The owners built the bar themselves with original wood from the Majestic and its well worth visiting for devine cocktails.

Fsh restaurant and sushi bar is the latest sophisticated spot in Kalk Bay. The sushi is always fresh, different and delicious. And for non sushi fans there is always something delectable - including vegetarian options. The service is friendly without being obsequious. And, they know how to make a wine spritzer!

The Kalk Bay community likes to keep its seductive secrets so it’s worth asking a local for their favourite gobble and chatter venue when you are meandering the cobbled streets and browsing in the antique stores. They may just send you to another charming village on the Cape Point Route to keep Kalk Bay to themselves, but there are plenty of offerings to be served up.

Call the Cape Point Route for more restaurants that feature waves and wine on 021 782 9356 or visit our website www.capepointroute.co.za