Cosy Restaurants With Fireplaces In Cape Town
Asoka
Set under the eaves of a revamped Victorian-era house, Asoka is a vibrant bar and restaurant built around a 150-year-old, fairy-lit olive tree. One of Kloof Street's popular haunts, it's established itself as the place to go for tasty cocktails, and regular live jazz every Tuesday night. Its eclectic décor also provides the perfect backdrop for an evening of decadent food, especially with chef Dean Seddon now at the helm in the kitchen.
Cosy cred: A crackling central fireplace, soft fairy lights, glowing candles and warm lanterns create a warm and welcoming vibe.
Opening times: Monday - Saturday, 6pm - 2am; Sunday, 6pm - 12am
Contact: 021 422 0909, info@asoka.za.com
Where to find it: 68 Kloof Street, Gardens
Azure at The Twelve Apostles
When it comes to dreamy locations in the Mother City, very few properties can compete with The Twelve Apostles' sea-scraping setup! Luxurious decor, a five-course winter tasting menu and sumptuous, sustainably sourced seafood à la carte from chef Christo Pretorius are all you need for an opulent winter spoil.
Cosy cred: Two wonderfully designed fireplaces and unhindered ocean views.
Opening times: Daily, 7am - 10.30am, 12.30pm - 3.30pm, 6pm - 10pm
Contact: 021 437 9029, azure@12apostles.co.za
Where to find it: Victoria Road, Camps Bay
A Touch of Madness
Situated on the well-trodden Nuttall Road in Observatory, this wonderfully eclectic restaurant and bar is where locals have been going for over three decades to get their dose of tasty street food and wacky drinks, along with live jazz and open mic jam sessions.
Cosy cred: Be sure to book when joining for dinner, as the fireside tables are a hot commodity (pun intended).
Opening times: Monday - Thursday, 9am - 11pm, Friday + Saturday, 9am - 12am (kitchen closes 11.15pm), Sunday, 11am - 10pm
Contact: 021 447 4650, info@atouchofmadness.co.za
Where to find it: 12 Nuttall Road, Observatory
Harbour House Kalk Bay
Boasting spectacular 360-degree views of the mountain, sea and Hangklip peak on the horizon, Harbour House Kalk Bay serves a wide selection of fresh seafood dishes, from oysters, calamari and mussels, to linefish in a variety of sauces and styles.
Cosy cred: Enjoy your meal by the fire, as the waves crash against the giant glass windows.
Opening times: Monday - Sunday, 12pm - 10pm
Contact: 021 788 4133, kalkbay@harbourhouse.co.za
Where to find it: Kalk Bay Harbour, Kalk Bay
Die Damhuis
The Melkbosstrand sea-facing restaurant opened its doors in 2009, but the home of this popular establishment has been around since 1785 (a fish barn and boathouse), and has since been declared a national monument. A family-friendly hit with locals, Damhuis has several different dining spaces indoors and out, taking you all the way through the day from breakfast to dinner.
Cosy cred: A fireplace warms up the restaurant's romantic Voorhuijs section, while the Fisherman's Tent section has gas heaters to set the scene.
Opening times: Tuesday - Saturday, 9am - 9:30pm, Sunday 9am - 4pm
Contact: 021 553 0093, info@diedamhuis.co.za
Where to find it: 32 Beach Road, Melkbosstrand
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