Dining table beside broad windows at Infinity Villa

Dining guide

Best restaurants in Camps Bay

You don’t need to leave Camps Bay for a memorable meal. Here are a few places to explore for long lunches, easy dinners and evenings by the sea.

Camps Bay's best-known dining area follows the beachfront promenade, placing the Atlantic on one side and the mountain slopes on the other. The setting naturally suits long lunches and sunset plans, but the range is broader than a single occasion: seafood, pizza, bakery stops, casual group meals and more polished dinners have all formed part of the strip.

Before booking: This is editorial context based on the previously published guide, not a current ranking. Restaurants may change names, ownership, menus, hours or availability. Verify every detail and reservation directly with the venue.

The Camps Bay dining scene

The promenade makes it possible to combine a beach visit with a meal, but Infinity Villa itself is on the mountain side. Restaurants should not be described as walking distance from the villa. Plan a short drive or other suitable transport, especially at night or when weather and parking are factors.

For a group, first decide what matters most: a view, a particular cuisine, a quieter table, an easy meal with children, or a place that can handle a larger booking. A venue that suits drinks at sunset may not be the best answer for a long conversation or a quick family supper.

Current Camps Bay addition

Stepbrothers Camps Bay

Stepbrothers Restaurant and Bar now has a Camps Bay location on Victoria Road. Its official website identifies the restaurant with Camps Bay and provides a reservation-request service, while the current delivery listing places the venue at 91 Victoria Road.

The Italian-led menu currently spans tapas, focaccia, Roman-style pizza, pasta, salads, seafood and meat dishes. That breadth can make it a practical option for a group with different preferences, but menu items, dietary handling, service hours and reservation availability can change.

Use these sources as planning leads, then verify the current menu, opening hours and booking details directly before visiting.

Sources checked July 2026. No fixed prices or hours are reproduced here because they can change.

Ten places from the original shortlist

01

The Codfather

Seafood and sushi

The original guide singled this out for seafood-led dinners and the experience of choosing from the day's display rather than a conventional fixed menu. It is the kind of place to consider when the meal itself is the evening's focus. Ask about the current selection, preparation style and reservation process directly.

02

Azure Restaurant

Hotel dining

Located at the Twelve Apostles Hotel beyond the main strip, Azure appeared in the guide as a more formal option with an ocean-facing setting. It may suit a special-occasion meal or a slower lunch away from the centre of Camps Bay. Confirm current menus, dress expectations and whether advance booking is required.

03

Café Caprice

Promenade café and social venue

This long-associated Camps Bay name was included for its lively beachfront character and late-afternoon energy. Consider it when atmosphere and the promenade setting matter more than a quiet dining room. Event schedules, age policies and operating hours can affect the experience, so check before going.

04

The Pottery

Coffee, breakfast and casual meals

The original article positioned The Pottery as a relaxed daytime choice for coffee and brunch. That makes it useful as a flexible start to a promenade visit rather than a destination built around a formal meal. Verify its current location, service times and offering directly.

05

Tiger's Milk

Casual group dining

Included as an informal option for burgers, shared food and a more energetic atmosphere, this type of venue can work for groups with varied preferences. Noise levels and sports or event programming may shape a visit. Review the current menu and booking arrangements first.

06

Regatta Beach Bar

Beachfront casual

The former guide highlighted Regatta for an uncomplicated stop near the sand. Beachfront venues can be highly seasonal, so confirm whether this name and concept are currently operating before including it in a day's plan. If not, use the underlying idea: choose a casual promenade stop that fits the weather.

07

Col'Cacchio

Pizza and familiar group-friendly choices

Pizza was the practical reason this venue made the original list. A familiar, shareable menu can be helpful after a full day or when a group wants a straightforward meal. Branch details and menus can change, so verify that the Camps Bay location and suitable options are current.

08

Wahoo

Seafood-focused promenade dining

Wahoo was presented as another seafood and ocean-view possibility, useful when comparing atmosphere and style across the strip. Treat the name as a research lead rather than a guarantee that the venue remains unchanged. Confirm its current identity, menu and booking channel.

09

Chinchilla

Rooftop drinks and light dining

The appeal in the original guide was an elevated viewpoint and a social sunset setting. Rooftop venues are particularly affected by weather and private events. Check access, reservations, current hours and whether the atmosphere is right for your group.

10

Jason Bakery

Bakery and daytime stop

The guide included a Camps Bay bakery option for coffee, pastries and a simpler morning. Hospitality locations change, and visitors should verify whether this venue is currently present in Camps Bay. The broader recommendation still holds: balance destination dinners with an easy local breakfast or bakery stop.

How to choose well

For sunset

Book with the season and weather in mind. A west-facing view is attractive, but a window or terrace table is never guaranteed unless the venue confirms it. Give yourself space to enjoy the changing light without turning the evening into a race against a fixed arrival time.

For families and groups

Ask about table configuration, children's options, accessibility and deposit or cancellation rules. A shared kitchen at the villa also lets a group alternate restaurant meals with slower evenings at home.

For a special dinner

Choose cuisine and service style first, then setting. Tell the restaurant about dietary needs when reserving and confirm them again on arrival. A hotel restaurant beyond the promenade and a seafood venue on the strip can offer very different evenings even when both face the Atlantic.

For a casual day

Keep one or two options in mind rather than building a rigid sequence around old operating hours. Weather may make a beachside table perfect or impractical, and venues can be full during holidays and event weekends.

Practical dining notes

  • Reserve ahead where a particular venue or date matters.
  • Confirm current menus, dietary accommodation, accessibility, child policies and hours directly.
  • Arrange transport from the villa. Do not assume the promenade is a walk from the house.
  • Parking demand can rise around sunny weekends and peak holiday periods.
  • Do not leave valuables visible in a vehicle, and follow current local guidance without relying on safety superlatives.
  • Keep a weather-flexible alternative for terraces and rooftop plans.

For a wider itinerary around the neighbourhood, continue to the Complete Camps Bay Guide.