Restaurants around Hout Bay and Constantia with Cosy Fireplaces

Lead image: The Foodbarn Cafe and Tapas via Facebook

Winter in the Western Cape is well-known for its grey, depressing weather and hectic Cape storms (there’s a reason for the nickname ‘Cape of Storms’, as history has shown us time and time again).

But, it’s not all doom and gloom if you choose to spend wintertime in the Mother City! Because we have a wonderful array of indoor experiences, well-equipped facilities and of course, some cosy, delightful coffee shops and restaurants to keep the cold at bay.

In this post, we share some of the best restaurants around Hout Bay and Constantia that come with cosy fireplaces to help make your dining experience a little more snug and a little less chilly:

The Chapman’s Peak Restaurant

The Chapman's Peak Restaurant has a longstanding reputation as one of the city’s older, yet lovelier outdoor seafood restaurants.

It’s famed for its spectacular calamari and seafood and well-loved for its sunny terrace, which is perfect for warm, summer days and beautiful sunsets, as it enjoys a stunning view of the beach, harbour and of course, the icy Atlantic Ocean.

Image credit: Chapman’s Peak Hotel via Facebook

But for wintertime, you’ll want to bundle up indoors and cosy next to the warmth of the indoor fireplaces.

The interiors provide a fond walk down memory lane, especially with their wooden accents, photographs and elegant settings.

This restaurant menu includes a selection of seafood items, salads and grilled meats, as well as wines and other cold beverages to enjoy with your winter feast.

The Foodbarn Café and Tapas

Image Credit: The Foodbarn Cafe and Tapas via Facebook

Situated at the popular Noordhoek Farm Village, The Foodbarn Cafe and Tapas is one of the most well-loved eateries you’ll find anywhere in the Mother City.

Here, in this beautiful space, families, pets and, of course, foodies are welcome to come and enjoy the delicious cuisine that top chef Franck Dangereux is famed for.

Choose between either the Deli shop or the snug Cafe and Tapas Bar. Happily, there’s also indoor heating here, so you can easily keep the cold firmly outdoors, as you dine on some of the tastiest food in Cape Town.

Tryn at Steenberg

Image Credit: Tryn at Steenberg via Facebook

For a cosy, yet contemporary dining experience (complete with a fireplace), look no further than Tryn at Steenberg.

The eatery offers refined dining in a truly tranquil setting, where tasty breakfasts, light lunches and gourmet dinners are the order of every day.

Image Credit: Tryn at Steenberg via Facebook

There are several beautifully adorned rooms to dine in, especially if the weather’s miserable outside. Otherwise, on better days, try the sunny terrace, which enjoys views of the vineyard and garden beyond.

Oh and Tryn also runs excellent winter specials, so be sure to keep an eye out for those!

Foxcroft

Image Credit: Foxcroft Constantia via Facebook

Another stunning, snug restaurant to enjoy during winter (or any season for that matter!) is the ever-popular Foxcroft in Constantia.

Since it opened several years ago now, Foxcroft has consistently wowed visitors with its elegant, stylish food in a truly refined setting, which even has a gorgeous fireplace to keep you warm.

Foxcroft also offers some excellent winter specials to help you save some bang for your buck while you dine on literal works of culinary art.

Image Credit: Foxcroft Constantia via Facebook

Enjoy a Snug Winter Stay in Hout Bay

In our minds, no winter visit or holiday to the Mother City is complete without a special stay at DK Villas.

Our three, excellent apartments provide our guests with a cosy, tranquil Mother City stay in vibey Hout Bay.

Each apartment has its own unique touches, stunning views and luxury amenities but quality and comfort is assured across the board.

To book one of our apartments, please see below:

• One-bedroom Riverview apartment (suitable for maximum two guests)
• Two-bedroom Boardwalk apartment (suitable for maximum four guests)
• Three-bedroom Harbour View apartment (suitable for maximum six guests)

For more information on each of our gorgeous Hout Bay accommodation units or to book, please visit our website.