Over the past 2 weeks I’ve shared lists of my best family-friendly restaurants in both the City Bowl & Atlantic Seaboard as well as the Southern Suburbs and South Peninsula and today is the turn of the North!
Yes, I’m sharing a list of the Best Family-friendly restaurants in Cape Town – Northern Suburbs and West Coast
As I don’t live in this area it’s not often I venture out to restaurants here so for full disclosure I must admit that I haven’t visited the restaurants in this list, these are all places that have come highly recommended by my trusted readers! I hope you will find this article useful – if you do please feel free to share and of course, leave a comment below if you have any other suggestions or feedback!
Without further ado here are the Best family-friendly restaurants in the Northern Suburbs & West Coast of Cape Town (in no particular order)….
NORTHERN SUBURBS
Lisa’s Restaurant
This family friendly spot is located at the Stodels Lifestyle Centre in Milnerton. It features a 800m2 outdoor kiddies play area with a jumping castle and trampoline. There is a great menu, excellent service and they also host children’s birthday parties! Other perks include free Wi-Fi, Pensioners day on Tuesdays with 10% discount for the grannies, ample parking, pet friendly and wheelchair friendly.
Shop 20, Stodels Lifestyle Centre, Racecourse Road, Milnerton
Tel: 021 551 0880
Email: info@lisasrestaurant.co.za
Web: www.lisasrestaurant.co.za
Opening Hours:
6 days a week
Sat – Tues 8:30 – 17:30
Wed – Fri 8:30 – 22:00 (kitchen 21:00)
Tables @ Nitida
Situated in and among the vineyards, this child friendly venue offers farm fresh South African favorites and comes highly recommended by some of my readers.
“Tables at Nitida is one of our go to spots when having lunch with friends, especially those with kids. On sunny days you can sit outside while keeping an eye on the kids playing.”
The big, beautiful lawns and dedicated outdoor play area and jungle gym make this a great place to spend time with kids and they also offer a delicious kids menu and two baby high chairs .
Nitida Wine Farm, Tyger Valley Road, R 13, Durbanville
Tel: 021 975 9357 or +27 71 853 2653
Email: tables.nitida@gmail.com
Web: www.nitida.co.za
Opening Hours:
Mon – Sat: 09:00-16:00
Sun until 15:00
Bon Amis at Bloemendal
This is child heaven with a gigantic play area to keep kids happy for most of the afternoon.
M13 Tygervalley Road, Durbanville, Eikenbosch, Cape Town, 7530
Tel: 021 976 2682
Email: info@bonamis.co.za
Web: www.bonamis.co.za
Opening hours:
Mon Closed
Tues/ Wed 09:00 – 16:00
Thurs/Fri 09:00 – 21:30
Sat 09:00 – 21:30
Sun 09:00 – 16:00
Also closed on Tues in Winter (1 May – 31 Aug)
Carlucci’s at Meerendal
Carlucci’s at Meerendal Wine Estate is a fab family-friendly spot where kids can run free (and pop back to the table to gobble down their free pizza) while parents can indulge in amazing wine, pizza’s, great coffee and decadent cheese boards.
Meerendal Wine Estate Durbanville Cape Town
Tel: 021 612 0015
Email: brendan@carluccis.co.za
Opening hours:
Daily 7am – 5:30pm
The Hollow Tree at Old Oak
The Hollow Tree on Old Oak was first built in 1901 and used as the farm manager’s residence for the Bloemhof Farm Estate. It was then used as the municipal manager’s residence until the early 1980s, when De Tijerkombuis (related to the Volkskombuis in Stellenbosch) was created in the current restaurant area. The bar area was added in 1994. The building was declared a national monument in the 1980s and still boasts many of the original fixtures and fittings, including the floor, window frames and skirting boards. After further renovations in 2011, the Hollow Tree at Old Oak is now one of the most popular taverns and restaurants in the Northern Suburbs. Featuring several smoking and non-smoking areas, a stunning beer garden (half under canvas) and a children’s play area, this is the ideal setting to enjoy a good meal, good drinks and good company for all ages.
12 Old Oak Road, Ridgeworth, Bellville, Cape Town
Tel: 021 914 0186
Email: info@thehollowtree.co.za
Web: http://thehollowtree.co.za/old-oak-restaurant/
Opening Hours:
Monday – Sunday: 8am – 11pm
Dutch Haven Bistro
This cheerful Durbanville-based restaurant is owned by a mother of three and therefore was designed with little ones in mind and has a jungle gym with swings plus a slide and more outside as well as a small safe play area for smaller kids. The menu caters for kids and babies too with toasted sandwiches and chicken strips, Purity fruit and finger biscuits! For adults the menu is filled with delicious Holland-inspired food.
“Dutch Haven is a great venue to host children’s birthday bashes, and bubbly owner Wanda Lichtenberg will arrange every detail, including the party packs.”
First Level, Garden Court, High Street Shopping Village, Bella Rosa Street, Bellville
Tel: 021 914 6120
Email: wanda@xtandit.co.za
Web: www.dutchhaven.co.za
Opening Hours:
Mon – Fri: 08:00 – 17:00
Sat: 09:00 – 15:00
Sun: Closed
WEST COAST
Driftwood
This rustic venue, located in Parklands, serves delicious meals and is a great spot for local families to hang out. Kids are well catered for with an great kiddies menu, outdoor play area and awesome birthday party packages.
Corner Hampstead Road and Parklands Main Road, Parklands
Tel: 021 556 8897
Email: driftwoodcafe100@gmail.com
Web: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDriftwoodCafe/timeline
Opening Hours:
Tues – Sat: 09:00 – 22:00
Sun: 09:00 – 18:00
Public Holidays: 09:00 – 17:00
Closed on Mondays
Die Damhuis
There is a great beach house feel to this restaurant that features a huge sandpit and play area outside for the kids. Serving fresh seafood and grills, the food comes highly recommended.
32 Beach Road, Melkbosstrand
Tel: 021 553 0093
Email: info@diedamhuis.co.za
Web: www.diedamhuis.co.za
Opening Hours:
09:00 – 22:00 daily
Closed on Mondays.
Ons Huisie
Set in a wonderfully restored fishing cottage, this heritage building by the sea is just the place for fish and chips with a view! They have recently launched Kidscape which aims to make the restaurant more child friendly and childminders will be on hand during peak hours to keep an eye on your kids. A few tables are set directly next to the play area so you can enjoy your meal whilst still keeping an eye on your little ones. The restaurant is dog friendly too!
18 Generaal Jansen Road, Cnr Generaal Jansens & Stadler Roads, Bloubergstrand
Tel: 021 554 1553
Email: onshuisie@seascapecollection.co.za
Web: www.onshuisie.co.za
Opening Hours:
Daily 09:00 – 22:00
Castella Amare
Housed in what was once a family beach house, Castella Amare restaurant in Melkbosstrand is another beach front restaurant with a lovely family friendly ambience. Specializing in Portuguese food, the menu serves a mouth-watering selection of quality meals for adults and the kids’ menu includes fish and chips, calamari and chips, spaghetti Bolognese and a pork rib burger. The strip of grass that stretches out just in front of the venue and the rock pools below make this a great spot to visit with kids.
“The Italian gelato is a treat for kids and adults alike!”
47 5th Avenue, Melkbosstrand
Tel: 021 553 3827
Email: reception@castella.co.za
Web: www.facebook.com/CastellaAmare
Opening Hours:
Daily 10:00 – 21:00
Blowfish Restaurant
Perched just above Dolphin Beach in West Coast suburbia, Blowfish Restaurant offers stunning sunsets, sushi and seafood. The oceanside eatery has long been famous in this part of the world for great cuisine, a laid back vibe and spectacular views over the sparkling Atlantic. Parents can take advantage of a special mom and tots parking bay and a dedicated family-friendly dining area on the gorgeous deck.
Marine Drive, Dolphin Beach, Blouberg
Tel: 021 556 5464
Email: info@blowfishrestaurant.co.za
Web: www.blowfishrestaurant.co.za
Eden on the Bay Mall, Blouberg
A whole host of family-friendly restaurants overlook the grassy area including:
- Eden Café
- Moyo Blouberg
- Primi Big Bay
- Saints Burger Joint
- Seat
- Findlays on the Bay
- The Orient
Cnr Otto du Plessis & Sir David Baird Drive, Bloubergstrand, Cape Town
Tel: 021 554 960
Web: www.edenonthebaymall.co.za
I hope you found this list helpful. Please do let me know if you have an update, suggestions or additions to suggest in the comments below! And feel free to share with your friends and family looking for great family-friendly restaurants in Cape Town these summer holidays!
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