Regent Road, Precinct Sea Point Favourites

The Regent Road Precinct in Cape Town, is an absolute delight for the senses, effortlessly weaving together modern charm with timeless classics. As you stroll along this vibrant road, you’ll be captivated by the eclectic mix of trendy boutiques, quaint cafes, vibey night spots and local restaurants. With the iconic Lion’s Head and the glistening Atlantic Ocean as a breathtaking backdrop, Regent Road’s enchanting ambiance is a perfect reflection of Cape Town’s cosmopolitan spirit.

Enjoy some of our favourite spots, between the mountain and the sea.

Perfect eatery spots for a date night, dinner with friends, all meals of the day, and variety of cuisine. These are some of our favourite spots:

• Ariel’s – is well-known for their modern Italian pizza!
• Ari’s Souvlaki – a relaxed, informal Greek eatery: shawarmas, skewers, baklava and other
• Atlantic Express Train Restaurant – newly revamped and still such a treat.
• Brad’s Grill – a legendary steakhouse that has been serving up delicious steaks for over 46 years.
• Delicious Fish – is owned by an ex-fisherman; dad and son are hands-on. Try their snoek pate and the tuna biltong! Ps, check out their fish and chip takeaway next door.
• Jarryd’s – always a winner for breakfast, lunch, coffee and people-watching 🙂
• Jenna’s– newish kid on the block, offering Mimosas all day!
• Johnny’s Schwarma – pop by for a tasty falafel or shawarma till 10pm.
• Kanela Cafe – a fabulous hole-in-the-wall Greek Café. Wonderful for coffee, a Greek treat, a light lunch, or breakfast. Hands-on owners (kids of the owners of the Greek Fisherman also on Regent Rod)
• KAMA – your one-stop shop for your sushi or chinese fix, closes 10pm.
• Kleinsky’s – best bagels in town. (also, grab some frozen bagels and soup!)
• MAKE – An absolute local favourite for sushi and Asian dishes. Don’t take bookings, be warned they are packed from 6pm.
• Mishu – awesome coffee stop, breakfast on the go and more.
• The Nines – Gorgeous décor, best views in Sea Point from their vibey rooftop restaurant. Also, check out their gym.
• Scheckers Raw – perfect for a delicious vegan and healthy fix!
• Son of a Butcher – artisan-conscious butchery and deli.
• Sonny & Irene – Gorgeous décor, bakery on site, innovative breakfast combinations. A gorgeous special treat spot for breakfast or dinner too.
• Only Fools – wine & burger spot, check out the vegan burger, closes 11pm.
• Sundoo – fabulous South Indian foods and tapas, closes 10pm.
• Three Wise Monkeys – well known for their Ramen, closes 10pm.
• Una Mas – a really fun small Mexican Restaurant: great cocktails, mescal, tequila, traditional mexican food and lots of fun, closes 12am.
• Zest – delicious springbok, steak & prawn, incredible roast cauliflower and aubergine – which are all cooked in a wood coal oven, closes 11pm

Praised for its versatility, enjoyed by locals and tourists with many local fashion shops and boutique art galleries. You can live your life on this one street.

Regent Road certainly boasts heaps of heritage. These are some of our favourite places which have been around for many years:

• Balletique: a 45-year-old store that changes its offering by season
• Shoe Inn: Shoe, bag, luggage repairs and key cutting since 1981.
• Sunset Pharmacy: it’s more than just a pharmacy that offers personalised service but also a good place for your last-minute birthday party goodies, gift shopping (toys galore) and more.
• Denise’s Delights: homemade cakes, biscuits, cupcakes, and party requirements for the last 20 years.
• CAFDA Bookstore: another staple on Regent Road since the 1980s.
• Sea Point Nursery: around for over 25 years.
• Rafiki Packaging: a one-stop shop for all your packaging needs for 20 years.

Come day or night, the Mojo Market on Regent Road, Sea Point is always buzzing with a vibey atmosphere; packed with attractions and treats featuring a variety of delicious street-food vendors, brilliant bars, live sports events, and live music.

• Always Open: Open 7 days offering an exciting food market with free entertainment.
• Awesome vibe: Great spot to watch sports like Rugby or Netball games (they have generators!)
• Entertainment: They offer up to 60 live performances a month – and host karaoke nights on Mondays and Thursdays.
• 5 bars: They have 5 bars: Mojo Bar – the main bar, Tap’d – A beer bar with over 50 taps to taste, Gin Bar, Cocktails bar –  (Instagram-worthy cocktails), and then t§here’s the Whiskey Bar.
• Food, Food, Tasty Food: Some of the great stalls: The Mussel Monger & Oyster Bar, Dashi Poke, Earthfire Pizza, Amazeballs, Lava & Lime, also check out their new stall offering traditional Roosterkoek, and more…

• To start:We love dropping the car where we plan to finish our journey and Uber down to the opposite end. Usually either at Sunset Pharmacy (an old-time fave as well as a good place for kids gifts) OR at Queen’s or Saunders Beach to end the day with a swim in the sea (don’t forget your towel).
• Our favourite breakfast spots: Kleinsky’s – best bagels in town (grab some bagels and soup for later) or if you feel like something different; Jenna’s is a newish kid on the block, offering Mimosas all day.
• If you’re up for a morning treat, grab an ice cream at Crumbs & Cream, a waffle at The Train Restaurant, or a scone at Sonny & Irene.
• Kanela Cafe is a fabulous hole-in-the-wall Greek Café with hands-on owners (kids of the owners of the Greek Fisherman also on Regent Rod) or Mishu.
• Peak in at one of the great art galleries before heading to La Perla for a long lunch with the great views, fantastic service and delicious food. (their Aperol spritz is fab.)
• Then for a little bit of shopping along the way, we like to visit Blink, Unknown Eyewear and Black Betty Design and grab some flowers at Riley’s Wild Bunch and pick up something to take home for a braai from Son of a Butcher or Delicious Fish (also try their tuna biltong and snoek pate.)
• Then head down to the Saunders Beach, Queens Beach, or Sea Point pools for a swim. (If you don’t have a costume, stop off at Sea Weeds Boutique – there’s something for everyone.)

• For Sundowners: The Nines or Latitude Cafe has some of the best views in Sea Point.
• It is virtually impossible to choose where to have dinner there are so many options: Sushi: KAMA or MAKE. Italian: Ariel’s. Burgers (vegan option too): Only Fools. South Indian foods: Sundoo. Mexican: Una Mas.  Ramen: Three Wise Monkeys. Steak/prawns: Zest.
• Pop into the Mojo Market, especially on game days (rugby & netball).
• There is a great vibe and Bokeh Creative Studio on their karaoke nights and if you’re in need of a quick bite before heading home, pop by Johnny’s Schwarma for a tasty falafel or shawarma (open till 10pm).

A nice idea for Women’s Day this month is to take a curated urban experience. We recommend Cape Fusion for a guided Sea Point Eats Tour – also great for birthdays, team buildings or if you’re wanting to feel like a tourist in your city.