The restaurant industry has had a tough year with South Africa’s first lockdown causing major distress for owners and their staff. As the country moves into another partial lockdown, many Cape Town restaurants have chosen to temporarily close their doors.
The earlier curfew of 8pm for restaurants and the alcohol ban are the two major reasons why most eateries have closed their doors, for the meanwhile. Although they are allowed to operate, evening service and alcohol sales are the big money-makers for most establishments.
So far, La Mouette and her sister restaurant Upper Bloem have closed indefinitely.
“At this point in time, we are uncertain when and if we will reopen.” said management, in a statement on Facebook.