Where to Eat in Clifton: The Best Restaurants and Bars

March 7, 2018 Hector Krause

Discover the best restaurant in Clifton, South Africa including Paranga, Codfather Seafood & Sushi, Miller's Thumb, Ocean Blue, Col'Cacchio - Camps Bay, ZENZERO, Graze Slow Food Cafe, The Raj, Primi Piatti, The Bungalow
Things to do in Clifton

1. Paranga

Corner of Victoria Road & Geneva Drive | Shop no. 1, The Promenade, Camps Bay 8005, South Africa Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Japanese, Seafood, Sushi, International, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night HK$196 - HK$785 +27 21 438 0404
Excellent
48%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1 reviews

Paranga

Reviewed By Stalex24 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

We had booked for lunch at Paranga and even though they do not reserve particular tables, they accommodated us accordin to our request. Even dealing with the music for the fairly deaf guest in our group was no problem. There are loads of goodies on...MoreThank you for the complementary review of your recent visit to Paranga! We love the 5 star rating especially, thank you! We're glad that you enjoyed your experience and we hope to welcome you back soon! Thanks for your support! Kind regards, Paranga Management

2. Codfather Seafood & Sushi

37 The Drive Avenue, Camps Bay 8005, South Africa Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa Mediterranean, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$196 - HK$275 +27 21 438 0782
Excellent
63%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

Codfather Seafood & Sushi

Reviewed By Fawaz A

Casual and has a sushi belt. I really like the fish and food there. Seats are ok but this is a great value for money. Service is great too.

3. Miller's Thumb

10b Kloofnek Road | Tamboerskloof, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Seafood, Mediterranean, Soups, Contemporary, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +27 21 424 3838
Excellent
72%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Miller's Thumb

Reviewed By Bosker - Ireland

Dinner on a Monday evening and the place the buzzing. Casual atmosphere with friendly professional service made for a comfortable experience. We ate prawns, oysters and mussels to start - the prawns were outstanding. Blue nose for main course with al dente stir fry veg were incredibly delicious. Cheesecake to finish was also surprisingly good. Will remember this place for a long time to come. Highly recommmended.

4. Ocean Blue

Shop 3, The Promenade, Victoria Road, Camps Bay, South Africa Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Reservations, Full Bar Seafood, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks, Breakfast, Late Night +27 21 438 9839
Excellent
49%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 865 reviews

Ocean Blue

Set in the heart of Camps Bay, Ocean Blue is the locals' and travellers' favourite since 1998! Our recent renovations have made your visit more comfortable and with an even better view of the ocean. Superb quality meals, value for money and our friendly team is what keeps people coming back for more. Our selection of fresh seafood, steaks and pizzas, as well our compliment of excellent South African wines will keep the whole family smiling. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 9.30- 11pm. Please call to enquire about specials or find us on Facebook. See you soon, the Ocean Blue family.

Reviewed By steveandsuedring - Sheffield, United Kingdom

Stayed in camps bay for a week and tried a different resturant every night ,ocean blue was a pleasant ,reasonably priced ,good food and our waiter was very good and always on hand to keep me in drinks.the place was pritty full but our male...MoreThanks for your review!

5. Col'Cacchio - Camps Bay

Isaacs Corner | Cnr Victoria Road and The Meadway, Camps Bay 8005, South Africa Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +27 21 438 2171
Excellent
41%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
3%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 381 reviews

Col'Cacchio - Camps Bay

Reviewed By James L - Woods Hole

Cordillia gave us good guidance for our first time here and we had a really superb experience with really good food, really healthful selections and toppings and a great chenin Blanca wine. As a good manager Billy keeps things humming efficiently but with a personal friendly touch. When the manager treats his staff well the staff treat the customers well (not true of all the high end restaurants here in Camps Bay). We were surprised by the good views and good gentle sea air in open windows. This place satisfies all the healthful food needs to keep ones brain and heart in tip top condition.

6. ZENZERO

Shop 2A, The Promenade | # 75 Victoria Road, Camps Bay 8005, South Africa Parking Available, Validated Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, International, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night HK$78 - HK$471 +27 21 438 0007
Excellent
41%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1 reviews

ZENZERO

Italian flavor and style laced in Camps Bay Cool, resplendent with a splash of Kove Collection abundance. This is Zenzero. Zenzero wraps you shamelessly in 'La Dolce Vita' whilst gently caressing with a cool Atlantic breeze. Italian cuisine is all about fresh ingredients and homemade, full flavour. At Zenzero we pride ourselves on just this, the freshest ingredients with zesty, spicy and feisty touches. Alongside Zenzero's signature dishes and spirited vibe, an abundant selection of seafood, pastas and homemade desserts will surprise and delight any palate, through-out the year.

Reviewed By livestrong67 - Buckinghamshire

Such a disappointment to eat here on our last night. We’d loved Codfather restaurant and the Retreat...But the risotto was just a mush with no sign of asparagus! The calamari was salty and of poor quality...to add to our disappointment we have both woken up with bad stomachs. This restaurant is relying on its location and not its dining!

7. Graze Slow Food Cafe

21 Queen Victoria Street, Stanford, Overstrand 7210, South Africa Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Digital Payments Cafe, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Brunch +27 76 243 1930
Excellent
79%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 164 reviews

Graze Slow Food Cafe

Locally sourced and seasonal menu

Reviewed By Max H

The staff and management were friendly and accommodating. Choices were limited as lunch was almost over. Perhaps some generic menu options would alleviate this. But I do feel that R185 for pork belly swimming in a broth isn't really good value. The coriander was a...MoreOnes tries ones best to read walk-ins but gauranteed this time of year a spur customer falls thru the cracks

8. The Raj

Victoria Street | Shop 4, The Promenade, Camps Bay, South Africa Highchairs Available, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa Indian, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal Lunch, Dinner +27 21 438 4555
Excellent
35%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 433 reviews

The Raj

Upmarket, yet relaxed INDIAN restaurant on the Camps Bay strip with Authentic North Indian cuisine served up by Indian Chefs from Delhi with years and years of experience. We are currently serving from this location for the past 7 years. The restaurant opens up on to the view of the Camps Bay beach and is a brilliant venue for a large group of friends, a romantic date or a even a business meeting. We offer a wide selection of vegetarian curries and some Jain & Vegan Options too. We are also Halaal-friendly. We have a full bar - Wine; beer; whiskies; spirits; craft beers and fresh cocktails of the season.

Reviewed By ExpostaySA - Somerset West, South Africa

Our party of 7 ordered a variety of meals and they were all absolutely fantastic. The service was attentive and friendly. A perfect wind-free stunning sunset completed a perfect evening. We asked for a table with a view - and as the weather was perfect the doors were totally open - so we had the best of both worlds. Definitely recommend.

9. Primi Piatti

18-21 Brighton Ct | Victoria Road, Camps Bay 8002, South Africa Television, Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Delivery, Accepts Credit Cards Italian, Pizza, International, Contemporary, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks, Late Night +27 21 438 9149
Excellent
35%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 326 reviews

Primi Piatti

Reviewed By RichK-T - London, United Kingdom

We came here a couple of times and had great times testing out the cocktails. The manager Thami and the 2 barmen were great fun and great company, both times we visited it was late and I am sure that they wanted to go home! We never got that impression though and we really enjoyed getting the hangovers that followed!!
Great fun, lively and welcoming staff.

10. The Bungalow

3 Victoria Road | Glen Country Club, Clifton, Camps Bay 8005, South Africa Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi African, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks +27 21 438 2018
Excellent
33%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
7%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 1 reviews

The Bungalow

Reviewed By Sean W - Berkshire, United Kingdom

Went with 9 friends for dinner after being highly recommended
Great location
Attentive team
Menu and drink selection very good
Really nice atmosphere
Had a fun night
Service was good and attentive
Food quality very good with generous portions
Overall great evening till the bill came and we had 4 bottles of wine we hadn’t ordered on it
Waiter didn’t check the bill and didn’t seem too bothered when we advised him of the mistake
Really got the sense it was something that happened frequently
Did put a damper on the evening which is a shame was great till then
Suggest you check your bill before you pay
Not sure will be back

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