South Africa — Cape Town

Camps Bay

Cape Town’s most glamorous beachfront suburb — the Twelve Apostles mountain range behind, the Atlantic in front, and a dining strip that houses the World’s 50 Best-ranked Salsify alongside sunset cocktail bars.

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World’s 50 BestSalsify #88
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Best Restaurants in Camps Bay

Five essential tables, ranked by occasion.

$$$ R300–600$$$$ Over R600

Salsify at The Roundhouse Camps Bay
#1 in Camps Bay
Salsify at The Roundhouse
Modern South African / Fine Dining$$$$
ProposalImpress Clients
Eat Out Restaurant of the Year 2025 and #88 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants — Salsify’s ten-course tasting experience celebrates local ingredients with precision and quiet confidence.
Food 9.6Ambience 9.5Value 8.7
Omri at Morea Hotel Camps Bay
#2 in Camps Bay
Omri at Morea Hotel
Eastern Mediterranean$$$
First DateBirthday
At the newly opened Morea Hotel with views of swaying palms and rippling waves — Omri’s Eastern Mediterranean menu, from burrata with grapefruit to chargrilled squid, is the most exciting new arrival in Camps Bay.
Food 9.0Ambience 9.5Value 8.9
Bilboa Camps Bay
#3 in Camps Bay
Bilboa
Contemporary International$$$$
ProposalImpress Clients
Exceptional service with international flair and ocean views — Bilboa’s elevated open-air setting above the Camps Bay strip offers unrivalled sunset views in the most luxuriously designed room in the suburb.
Food 8.9Ambience 9.7Value 8.4
Zenzero Camps Bay
#4 in Camps Bay
Zenzero
Fire Cuisine / Seafood$$$
BirthdayTeam Dinner
Fire-cooked dishes — coal-roasted seafood, skillet-seared meats, and fire-roasted vegetables from open-plan wood-fired ovens and a terrace with ocean views in the heart of the Camps Bay strip.
Food 8.9Ambience 9.1Value 8.9
Chinchilla Camps Bay
#5 in Camps Bay
Chinchilla
Contemporary / Cocktails$$$
First DateBirthday
Enchanting rooftop setting with panoramic ocean views — Chinchilla combines chic interiors with a laid-back beachfront vibe for the most social and atmospherically charged evening in Camps Bay.
Food 8.7Ambience 9.6Value 8.9
Mantra Café Camps Bay
#6 in Camps Bay
Mantra Café
Contemporary / All-Day Dining$$
Solo DiningBirthday
Epitomises the spirit of Camps Bay — Mantra Café offers the best views of palm trees, beach, and ocean from tables on the open wooden deck or a plant-swathed interior.
Food 8.6Ambience 9.4Value 9.1

Camps Bay’s Top 5

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Salsify at The Roundhouse

Salsify at The Roundhouse is the most celebrated restaurant in Camps Bay and one of the most recognised in the world: Eat Out Restaurant of the Year at the 2025 Eat Out Woolworths Awards and ranked #88 on the World&rsquo...

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Omri at Morea Hotel

Omri is a beautifully designed restaurant at the newly opened Morea Hotel with views of swaying palms, rippling waves, and glorious sunsets. The varied menu bursts with Eastern Mediterranean flavours — from burrata...

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Bilboa

Bilboa features exceptional service with international flair and ocean views, with elegant and considered luxury interior design and an elevated, open-air setting above the Camps Bay strip that offers unrivalled sunset v...

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Zenzero

Zenzero offers a menu focused on fire-cooked dishes such as coal-roasted seafood, skillet-seared meats, and fire-roasted vegetables, with open-plan wood-fired ovens and terrace dining options with an ocean view. The fire...

05

Chinchilla

Chinchilla offers an enchanting rooftop setting with panoramic ocean views, combining chic interiors with a laid-back beachfront vibe that makes it one of the most atmospheric dining addresses in Camps Bay. The combinati...

06

Mantra Café

Mantra Café epitomises the spirit of Camps Bay and offers the best views of palm trees, beach, and ocean with tables on the open wooden deck or a plant-swathed interior. The combination of the beachfront position,...

Dining in Camps Bay — The Essential Guide

Cape Town’s Most Glamorous Suburb at Table

Camps Bay is one of the most beautiful beach suburbs in the world: the Twelve Apostles mountain range towering above, the cold Atlantic stretching to the horizon below, and the palm-lined strip of restaurants, bars, and boutiques connecting the two. The dining scene that has developed in this setting ranges from Salsify at The Roundhouse — ranked #88 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2025 — to the rooftop cocktail bars that make the Atlantic sunset a communal event every evening.

Salsify’s World’s 50 Best ranking places Camps Bay on the global fine dining map alongside destinations that have decades of international recognition. The ten-course tasting experience, the foraged herbs, the line-caught fish, and the quiet precision of the cooking all justify the ranking while remaining specifically and proudly South African.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best restaurant in Camps Bay?
For 2026, our editorial pick is Salsify at The Roundhouse. Editorial runners-up: Omri at Morea Hotel, Bilboa, Zenzero, Chinchilla.
Where should I eat in Camps Bay tonight?
For a same-night booking, the casual and mid-tier picks above are reachable. Chinchilla typically takes walk-ins; Zenzero accepts day-of reservations. Splurge picks (Salsify at The Roundhouse, Omri at Morea Hotel) need 3–5 weeks notice.
How much does dinner cost in Camps Bay?
Splurge picks (Salsify at The Roundhouse, Omri at Morea Hotel): $200–$400 per person without wine — full tasting menus. Mid-tier rooms $80–$140. Casual but excellent Camps Bay neighborhood spots: $40–$70.
What is the most expensive restaurant in Camps Bay?
Salsify at The Roundhouse sits at the top — full tasting menu with wine pairings runs $400+ per person. Other splurge-tier rooms (Omri at Morea Hotel, Bilboa) cluster at $250–$350.
Which Camps Bay restaurants have Michelin stars?
The top of our Camps Bay list anchors with internationally-recognized rooms. Salsify at The Roundhouse, Omri at Morea Hotel and Bilboa are the rooms most frequently cited in Michelin and World's 50 Best.
Do I need a reservation for restaurants in Camps Bay?
Splurge tier: 3–6 weeks notice. Mid-tier: 1–2 weeks. Casual rooms in Camps Bay take walk-ins early evening (5:30–6:30pm) and last-minute cancellations open regularly via OpenTable / Resy.
What's the best neighborhood for restaurants in Camps Bay?
Camps Bay's strongest dining clusters around the central business district and high-end residential quarters — that's where the splurge picks (Salsify at The Roundhouse, Omri at Morea Hotel) sit. Casual options spread further across the city.
Where do locals eat in Camps Bay?
The casual and mid-tier picks above are local-frequented — fewer tourists, better pricing, and the rooms where Camps Bay-based diners have weekly tables. Splurge picks attract a mix of locals and international visitors.