Dog ownership is at a constant increase, and Cape Town restaurant-owners are making sure to cater to customers with furry companions. As dogs become part of the family, there are plenty of people who would rather skip a trip to eat out, than go without their pup.
Many restaurants are creating an environment where you don’t have to make that choice, and can easily have a delicious meal with your dog happily by your side. Ranging from spots with outdoor areas for your pooch to lie in a shady spot next to you, to restaurants with their very own ‘doggie menus’ to make your dog feel included in the time eating out, Cape Town eateries have every option you could need and want.
Here are 50 dog-friendly restaurants in Cape Town:
1. Damhuis Restaurant:
At Damhuis Restaurant’s stunning location – right on the beach – dogs are immediately offered fresh water in their own water bowls. This spot was voted the best pet-friendly restaurant in Cape Town by locals.
- Address: 32 Beach Rd, Melkbosstrand
- Opening days and hours: Tuesday to Thursday 12pm-11pm, Friday to Sunday 9am-11pm
Visit their website here.
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2. Our Local:
- Address: 117 Kloof Street, Gardens
- Opening days and hours: Sunday to Wednesday 8am-4pm, Thursday to Saturday 8am-11pm
Visit their website here.
3. Café Paradiso:
Café Paradiso makes it proudly known that in their homely space pets are not only welcome, but are specially invited. Their wonderful outdoor courtyard area is perfect for dogs, and they are also given water bowls to stay refreshed.
- Address: 110 Kloof Street, Gardens
- Opening days and hours: Tuesday to Friday 11.30am-10pm, Saturday 9am-10pm, Sunday 9am-4pm
Visit their website here.
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4. JARRYDS:
- Address: 90 Regent Road, Sea Point
- Opening days and hours: Monday to Sunday 7.30am-3.30pm
Visit their website here.
5. Kleinsky’s Delicatessen Sea Point:
- Address: 92 Regent Road, Sea Point
- Opening days and hours: Monday 8am-4pm, Tuesday to Saturday 8am-9pm, Sunday 8am-3pm
Visit their website here.
6. Burger & Lobster:
You can still enjoy Burger & Lobster’s delicious food in the city with your dogs in tow. As long as they are kept on a lead, you are welcome to take a seat at one of the sidewalk tables outside, where you can both enjoy the sun.
- Address: 105 Bree Street, City Centre
- Opening days and hours: Monday to Sunday 12pm-11pm
Visit their website here.
7. Judd’s Local:
- Address: 143 Kloof Street, Gardens
- Opening days and hours: Tuesday to Saturday 11am-11.30pm
Visit their website here.
8. Clarke’s Bar & Dining Room:
Clarke’s Bar & Dining Room is a place that is generally busy all day, offering a great atmosphere in both the daytime and the night. They love dogs, but ask that they are kept on a leash so as not to disturb other customers.
- Address: 133 Bree Street, City Centre
- Opening days and hours: Monday 7am-4pm, Tuesday to Friday 7am-10pm, Saturday 8am-10pm, Sunday 8am-3pm
Visit their website here.
9. Bella Italia:
- Address: 27 Derry Street, Vredehoek and 142 Main Road, Sea Point
- Opening days and hours: Vredehoek – Monday to Sunday 11.30am-10pm, Sea Point – Monday to Sunday 8am-10.30pm
Visit their website here.
10. Morgan’s Coffee:
- Address: 02 Marine Promenade, Porterfield Rd & Beach Blvd, Table View
- Opening days and hours: Monday to Friday 7am-7pm, Saturday to Sunday 7.30am-7pm
Visit their website here.
11. Chardonnay Deli:
The upmarket farm stall and deli welcomes all family members, including dogs. Pets are allowed outside and are given bowls of water while owners can enjoy delicious treats.
- Address: 87 Constantia Main Road, Constantia
- Opening days and hours: Monday to Sunday 7am-6pm
Visit their website here.
12. The Company’s Garden Restaurant:
This spot, which sits in between clusters of trees, is a fabulous way to be outside in nature with your dog whilst having a delicious treat.
- Address: 15 Queen Victoria Street, City Centre
- Opening days and hours: Monday to Sunday 9am-4.30pm
Visit their website here.
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13. The Dark Horse:
- Address: 145 Kloof Street, Gardens
- Opening days and hours: Tuesday to Thursday 4pm-11pm, Friday to Saturday 1pm-11pm
Visit their website here.
14. Dunes Beach Restaurant & Bar:
This beach-front restaurant is the perfect spot for a drink and a bite after a walk on the beach.
- Address: 1 Beach Crescent, Scott Estate
- Opening days and hours: Monday to Friday 11am-10pm, Saturday to Sunday 9am-10pm
Visit their website here.
15. Eagles’ Nest Wines:
Eagles’ Nest Wines welcomes you and your pup with a lovely outside seating area, accompanied by beautiful views of the Constantia Valley.
- Address: Constantia Main Road, Constantia
- Opening days and hours: Monday to Sunday, 10am-4.30pm
Visit their website here.
16. Foresters Arms:
Affectionately known as Forries, this is the place to go if you want an authentic Victorian pub setting that also allows dogs. Be mindful that the area designated to people with pets is also a smoking area.
- Address: 52 Newlands Avenue, Newlands
- Opening days and hours: Monday to Thursday 11.30am-11pm, Friday 11.30am-12am, Saturday 9am-11pm, Sunday 9am-9pm
Visit their website here.
17. tashas Constantia:
- Address: Spaanschemat River Rd, Constantia
- Opening days and hours: Monday to Sunday 8am-6pm
Visit their website here.
18. Maria’s Greek Café:
Maria’s Greek Café seating pours out onto a cobbled piazza, where dogs can roam freely with the guests. Water is provided, and occasionally the odd bone, so your dog can share the experience with you.
- Address: 31 Barnet Street, City Centre
- Opening days and hours: Monday 11am-10pm, Tuesday to Saturday 8.30am-10pm, Sunday 10am-4pm
Visit them here.
19. Ons Huisie Restaurant:
Ons Huisie boasts spectacular views, delicious cuisine and dog-friendly facilities, such as a ‘doggie bar’ – a drinking fountain for the furry guests.
- Address: Stadler Road, Bloubergstrand
- Opening days and hours: Monday to Sunday 9am-9pm
Visit their website here.
20. Societi Bistro:
Societi Bistro is very welcoming to dogs, but reserves the pet-friendly space to just the outside seating area. They also offer water bowls on request.
- Address: 50 Orange Street, Gardens
- Opening days and hours: Monday to Sunday 12pm-10pm
Visit their website here.
21. Villa 47:
- Address: 47 Bree Street, City Centre
- Opening days and hours: Monday to Friday 7am-10pm, Saturday 8.30am-10pm
Visit their website here.
22. Cafe Neo:
The staff at Cafe Neo make an effort to treat your pets like customers. Dogs are allowed inside, with water bowls happily provided. This is a convenient spot, being opposite a grassy patch perfect for running around on.
- Address: 129 Beach Road, Mouille Point
- Opening days and hours: Monday to Sunday 7am-9pm
Visit their website here.
23. The Leopard Bar:
The Leopard Bar offers a menu for small dogs that includes decadent dishes such as beef fillet steak with boiled potato wedges and gravy, ostrich mince with cooked oats, flax seeds, fresh apple and dried cranberries.
- Address: The Twelve Apostles Hotel And Spa, Victoria Rd, Oudekraal
- Opening days and hours: Monday to Sunday 7am-2am
Visit their website here.
24. Mozart on Church:
- Address: 37 Church Street, City Centre
- Opening days and hours: Monday to Friday 9am-3pm, Saturday 9am-2pm
Visit their website here.
25. Deer Park Café and Deli:
- Address: 2 Deerpark Drive, Vredehoek
Visit their website here.
26. Jason Bakery:
Well-behaved dogs are allowed both inside and outside at Jason Bakery – a spot with amazing baked goods that you don’t want to miss out on.
- Address: 83 Main Road, Green Point
- Opening days and hours: Tuesday to Saturday 7am-3pm (including Thursday 5-9pm), Sunday 8am-2pm
Visit their website here.
27. The Duchess of Wisbeach:
- Address: 3 Wisbeach Rd, Sea Point
- Opening days and hours: Monday to Saturday 6.30pm-11pm
Visit their website here.
28. Suikerbossie Restaurant & Estate:
- Address: 1 Victoria Dr, Hout Bay
- Opening days and hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9am-4pm
Visit their website here.
29. Sotano:
With their perfect positioning of being directly in front of the dog-friendly grassy patch of the promenade, Sotano makes sure your pup has a shady spot and a bowl of water.
- Address: 121 Beach Road, Mouille Point
- Opening days and hours: Monday to Sunday 7am-11pm
Visit their website here.
30. Lazari:
Lazari is a spot that allows dogs not just in outside areas, but inside the café too.
- Address: Corner of Upper Maynard and 221 Vredehoek Avenue, Vredehoek
- Opening days and hours: Monday to Friday 8am-4.30pm, Saturday 8.30am-2pm
Visit their website here.
31. Lime Tree Cafe:
- Address: Shop 8, Sherwood Centre, Corner Children’s Way and Dreyersdal Road, Bergvliet
- Opening days and hours: Monday 8am-4.30pm, Tuesday to Saturday 8am-10pm, Sunday 8.30am-4.30pm
Visit their website here.
32. The Gardeners Cottage Restaurant:
- Address: Newlands Ave, Newlands
- Opening days and hours: Tuesday to Saturday 8am-4.30pm, Sunday 8.30am-4.30pm
Visit their website here.
33. A Touch of Madness Restaurant:
Dogs are welcome at A Touch of Madness to join their owners in the courtyards situated in the front and back of the restaurant, and well-behaved dogs are also allowed inside.
- Address: 12 Nuttall Rd, Observatory
- Opening days and hours: Monday to Thursday 9am-11pm, Friday to Saturday 9am-2am, Sunday 11am-10pm
Visit their website here.
34. Strolla Restaurant & Bar:
Strolla welcomes you to feel free to bring your furry friends along for breakfast, lunch or dinner on the deck in their dog-friendly space.
- Address: 309 Beach Rd, Sea Point
- Opening days and hours: Monday to Sunday 7am-11pm
Visit their website here.
35. The Strangers Club:
- Address: 1 Braemar Rd, Green Point
- Opening days and hours: Monday to Friday 9am-4pm, Saturday 9am-2pm
Visit them here.
36. Hard Rock Cafe:
- Address: Shop 105, The Promenade, 85 Victoria Rd, Camps Bay
- Opening days and hours: Sunday to Thursday 12pm-12am, Friday to Saturday 12pm-1am
Visit their website here.
37. Hudsons – The Burger Joint (Gardens):
- Address: 69A Kloof St, Gardens
- Opening days and hours: Monday to Sunday 12pm-11.30pm
Visit their website here.
38. Butter All Day:
The team at Butter All Day believes that pets are family. They openly welcome dogs, claiming that they love their doggo customers, and that the dogs love them in return.
- Address: 70 Loop St, City Centre
- Opening days and hours: Tuesday to Friday 8am-3pm, Saturday 9am-3pm, Sunday 9.30am-2pm
Visit their website here.
39. Fideli’s:
Fideli’s is not just a spot to visit where your dog can accompany you, they can also eat there from the restaurant’s doggie menu.
- Address: 3.1 PIAZZA, Parliament Street, City Centre
- Opening days and hours: Monday to Sunday 7am-6pm
Visit their website here.
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40. The Royal Oyster Bar:
- Address: 17 Bree St, Cape Town
- Opening days and hours: Tuesday to Saturday 12pm-11pm
Visit their website here.
41. Dizzys Restaurant & Pub:
It is a well-known fact that Dizzys loves dogs. This love has translated to making sure that the pups are well-fed. They get their own menu of beef patties, chicken strips, rice and gravy, and a ‘Puppucino’ for dessert – a cup of warm frothy milk.
- Address: 41 The Dr, Camps Bay
- Opening days and hours: Monday to Saturday 11am-12am, Sunday 11am-1am
Visit their website here.
42. la Belle Constantia:
Well-behaved dogs on leashes are more than welcome to join their owners at a table in the outside seating area. They will be provided with a water bowl.
- Address: The Alphen Boutique Hotel, Alphen Dr, Constantia
- Opening days and hours: Monday to Sunday 8am-11pm
Visit their website here.
43. Manna Epicure:
- Address: 151 Kloof St, Gardens
- Opening days and hours: Sunday to Monday 7.30am-9pm, Tuesday to Saturday 7.30am-10pm
Visit their website here.
44. Red Sofa Café:
With delicious food, and a wonderful view of the mountain from the slopes of Vredehoek, the Red Sofa Café is pet-friendly and incredibly welcoming of dogs.
- Address: 21 Derry St, Vredehoek
- Opening days and hours: Monday to Friday 7am-6pm, Saturday to Sunday 8am-6pm
Visit their website here.
45. Carlyles on Derry:
Situated just next door to the Red Sofa Café, Carlyles also boats a dog-friendly and welcoming environment. Water bowls are provided, and furry guests are free to roam both inside and outside.
- Address: 17 Derry St, Vredehoek
- Opening days and hours: Monday 3pm-11pm, Tuesday to Sunday 12pm-11pm
Visit their website here.
46. Radisson RED Hotel:
The Radisson RED Hotel is proudly pooch-friendly, with both their restaurant and hotel catered to those travelling with furry companions. Water bowls and delicious homemade treats are part of the package.
- Address: No. 6 Silo, Silo Square, V&A Waterfront
Visit their website here.
47. The Toad in the Village:
The laid-back restaurant opens their downstairs, outdoor, pet-friendly area until 10 or 11 p.m., depending on the day of the week.
- Address: Village Lane & Noordhoek Main Road, Noordhoek
- Opening days and hours: Monday to Sunday 12pm-11pm
Visit their website here.
48. Massimo’s:
Dogs on leashes are welcome at Massimo’s, and are even treated to a menu. For every doggy meal sold, they donate R3 to the Underdog Project.
- Address: Oakhurst Farm Park, Main Rd, Hout Bay
- Opening days and hours: Monday to Thursday 4pm-9pm, Friday to Sunday 12pm-9pm
Visit their website here.
49. Tiger’s Milk – all branches:
All branches with outdoor seating happily allow you to bring your pets along.
- Areas: V&A Waterfront, Muizenberg, Century City, Claremont, Kloof Street, Camps Bay, Long Street, Blouberg
Visit their website here.
50. Bootlegger – all branches:
Bootlegger is constantly growing in popularity, and is perfect for coffee-lovers taking their dog for a walk. Dogs are welcome both indoors and outdoors, with bowls of water provided.
- Some of the areas: V&A Waterfront, Durbanville, Bakoven, Blouberg, City Centre, Gardens, Cape Quarter, Century City, Green Point, Claremont, Salt River, Muizenberg
Visit their website here.
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