This Valentine’s Day, you can score a delightful dining experience without breaking the bank in Cape Town. From Japanese-Peruvian flavours, Mediterranean vibes, and tapas-style pasta to steakhouses, burgers and lobster, there is something for just about every taste.
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With this handpicked selection of top-rated restaurants, you can enjoy great flavours without straining your wallet.
Nikkei
What’s the deal: A R300 voucher to use towards the total amount of a dining experience at Nikkei, for purchase at just R99. Get the deal here.
Nikkei is the name of an exciting new restaurant on Bree Street, taking over the former Gate 69 spot. As a sibling to popular Bree Street hotspots like Scala, Burger & Lobster, Iron Steak, and Hacienda, the group’s executive chef Justin Barker, working alongside chef Rikku O’Donnchu, has curated a fresh and exciting menu.
Featuring delectable Japanese-Peruvian fusion food, Nikkei will also provide a complimentary glass of martini prosecco on arrival to compliment their Valentine’s Day set menu.
- Times: Monday to Sunday, 12pm to 10:30pm
- Location: 87 Bree Street, Cape Town
- Contact: 021 109 0081 | [email protected]
Scala Pasta Bar
What’s the deal: A R300 voucher to use towards the total amount of a dining experience at Scala Pasta Bar, for purchase at just R99. Get the deal here.
Situated in Cape Town’s inner-city dining and entertainment hub, this upscale pasta bar is a must-visit for food enthusiasts and pasta lovers alike. What sets this award-winning restaurant apart is its emphasis on pasta; every strand is crafted in-house daily and served tapas-style, offering diners a one-of-a-kind and memorable Italian dining experience.
- Times: Monday to Sunday, 12pm to 10:30pm
- Location: 81 church street, Cape Town
- Contact: 021 424 7204 | [email protected]
Hacienda Coastal Mexican
What’s the deal: A R300 voucher to use towards the total amount of a dining experience at Hacienda, for purchase at just R99. Get the deal here.
Inspired by Baja California, Hacienda provides a unique destination for guests seeking a modern twist on authentic coastal Mexican cuisine. Paired with exclusively selected tequilas and mezcals from the Baja California Peninsula region of Mexico, they offer a dining experience unlike any other in Cape Town.
Guests can enjoy made-to-order guacamole at their table, freshly prepared daily tortillas, and a live-culture mole sauce for an extra punch in every bite. Meats and seafood are cooked on an authentic Mexican charcoal grill.
- Times: Monday to Sunday, 12pm to 10:30pm
- Location: 92 Bree Street, Cape Town
- Contact: 021 422 0128 | [email protected]
Iron Steak and Bar
What’s the deal: A R300 voucher to use towards the total amount of a dining experience at Iron Steak and Bar, for purchase at just R99. Get the deal here.
Iron Steak and Bar sets itself apart from the typical South African steakhouse. The dining experience begins with complimentary popcorn cooked in Wagyu beef drippings. Guests can soak in the lively atmosphere as the 1920s-inspired bar crafts classic cocktails and attentive waiters deliver a variety of delicious dishes.
At the end of your meal, you’ll receive a token, redeemable at the ice cream station for a serving of internationally acclaimed sea-salted caramel ice cream, generously adorned with Valrhona dark chocolate shavings.
- Times: Monday 12pm to 11pm | Tuesday to Sunday, 12pm to 10pm
- Location: 114 Bree Street, Cape Town
- Contact: 021 422 1175 | [email protected]
Burger & Lobster
What’s the deal: A R300 voucher to use towards the total amount of a dining experience at Burger & Lobster, for purchase at just R99. Get the deal here.
At Burger & Lobster, you’ll find some of Cape Town’s finest burgers and decadent lobster dishes. You can pair your choice with a bespoke cocktail for a memorable vibe-dining experience.
In addition, you can get a 50% discount on selected wine, beer, bubbly, and cocktails, perfectly complemented by the restaurant’s R69 Bar Bites menu, from 4pm to 5:30pm.
- Times: Monday to Sunday, 12pm to 10pm
- Location: 105 Bree Street, Heritage Square, Cape Town
- Contact: 021 422 4297 | [email protected]
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