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Cape Town & the Winelands

Cape Town, 21 places

Waterfront & Atlantic promenade

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Harbour attractions, art and places to eat, continuing west through Green Point and Sea Point.

Map of Waterfront & Atlantic promenade

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Where to eat

Ranked by tier, from our restaurant ranking.

#6
Rank 6 of 6 in Tier 1: PIER

Waterfront & Atlantic promenade, price band RRRR price source, checked 14 Nov 4.8 out of 5 (684 reviews)

Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards 2026: 3 stars

4.8 on Google from 684 reviews
- Not for young children
- Book as soon as dates are fixed
#9
Rank 9 of 45 in Tier 2: The Waterside

Waterfront & Atlantic promenade, price band RRRR price unconfirmed, check 4.7 out of 5 (427 reviews)

Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards 2026: 2 stars

4.7 on Google from 427 reviews
- Ask about children
- Book 1–2 weeks ahead
#16
Rank 16 of 45 in Tier 2: COY

Waterfront & Atlantic promenade, price band RRRR price unconfirmed, check 4.5 out of 5 (266 reviews)

Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards 2026: 2 stars

4.5 on Google from 266 reviews
- Ask about children
- Book 1–2 weeks ahead
#31
Rank 31 of 45 in Tier 2: Terrarium

Waterfront & Atlantic promenade, price band RRRR price unconfirmed, check 4.6 out of 5 (209 reviews)

Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards 2026: 1 star

4.6 on Google from 209 reviews
- Children: not yet checked
- Book 1–2 weeks ahead
#6
Rank 6 of 17 in Tier 3: Den Anker

Waterfront & Atlantic promenade 4.4 out of 5 (5,521 reviews)

4.4 on Google from 5,521 reviews
- Children: not yet checked
- Book a few days ahead
#1
Rank 1 of 21 in Tier 4: Oranjezicht City Farm Market

Waterfront & Atlantic promenade 4.6 out of 5 (7,435 reviews)

4.6 on Google from 7,435 reviews
- Children: not yet checked
- Walk in

All 8 places to eat in Waterfront & Atlantic promenade

Perfect pairs here

A morning out and a good lunch nearby, matched for you.

Waterfront & Atlantic promenade, 5 min walk (estimate)

Aquarium and Den Anker
1. MorningTwo Oceans Aquarium
2. LunchDen Anker Tier 3
Visit the aquarium before a Waterfront meal; check opening hours and table availability.

With children

Outdoors

Sea Point Promenade

Park

Culture

Robben Island

Museum
4.1 out of 5 (662 reviews)

Markets

EatTier 4rank 1 in tier 4
Oranjezicht City Farm Market

Market
4.6 out of 5 (7,435 reviews)

Things to do

Itineraries that pass through

3 days in Cape Town: first-timers

3 days, 9 stops
Base yourself in the City Bowl, Waterfront or Sea Point. Swap the mountain day with the indoor day if the wind closes the Cableway. These are suggested sequences, not opening hours; check each venue for your dates.
A multi-generational family week

7 days, 15 stops
Spend the first five nights in Sea Point or at the Waterfront, then move to Franschhoek for the final two. Use a vehicle with pre-arranged child seats and any required mobility equipment. One main outing a day, optional afternoons and a genuinely quiet day keep the week manageable.
Toddler-friendly Cape Town weekend

2 days, 6 stops
Use Sea Point or the Waterfront as a base. Keep lunch early, protect the afternoon rest and bring a pushchair for paved paths. This weekend leaves out the long Peninsula drive.
Rainy-day Cape Town

1 day, 3 stops
Stay around the Waterfront to keep transfers short. The aquarium is the main family outing; adults can add art afterwards. Take a rain cover for the pushchair because the buildings are not linked by a fully covered route.