Cape Town Restaurants
Family Restaurants in Cape Town
Cape Town is one of South Africa's most family-friendly cities to eat in, with restaurants that welcome children, generous outdoor space, and menus that suit adventurous eaters as well as fussy toddlers.
About family restaurants in Cape Town
Family dining in Cape Town works because the city's climate, wineries and coastline all support outdoor tables and open space for kids to move around. Many restaurants have dedicated kids' menus, high-chairs and — in the Winelands — supervised play areas or gardens.
For travellers with children, the strongest areas are the V&A Waterfront (a car-free precinct with plenty of variety), Camps Bay (beachfront restaurants with kids' menus), the Winelands (farm restaurants with lawns and play areas) and southern suburbs like Constantia (estate settings with space to run).
Wanderer builds family-friendly restaurant stops into private tours, and can arrange chauffeur transfers with child seats installed. Let us know ages and dietary needs at planning stage.
Where to look
Best areas & neighbourhoods
V&A Waterfront
Car-free precinct with dozens of family restaurants and casual dining — the easiest option for parents.
Camps Bay & Sea Point
Beachfront and promenade restaurants with kids' menus and space for a walk before dinner.
Winelands (Stellenbosch & Franschhoek)
Farm restaurants with lawns, play areas and picnics — a favourite for family Winelands days.
Constantia
Estate restaurants with wide gardens and space to run — refined but relaxed.
Southern suburbs & Kirstenbosch
Garden restaurants and casual cafés near attractions kids love.
Traveller tips
Planning & booking tips
- For long lunches with young kids, choose Winelands or garden restaurants where there's space to move.
- Book chauffeur service with child seats installed — Wanderer confirms seat sizes in advance so nothing has to be shuffled at pickup.
- The V&A Waterfront is stroller-friendly, safe and has bathrooms and baby-change facilities widely available.
- Many Cape Town restaurants ease into service by 12:00 or 18:30 — earlier bookings work well for families with young children.
- Ask us about picnic-style lunches at wine estates — a relaxed, kid-friendly option that also works for adults.
Private itineraries
Add family restaurants to your Cape Town itinerary
Wanderer can recommend suitable restaurant options and build them into your private Cape Town travel plans — dinner after a wine tour, lunch on a Cape Point route, a special occasion or a sunset dining stop.
Wanderer services
Related private tours & services
Bespoke private itineraries built around your interests.
Iconic sights, food stops and hidden gems.
Winelands day tours with cellar lunches and tastings.
Discreet Mercedes chauffeurs for restaurant evenings and events.
Private meet-and-greet transfers from CPT.
Landmarks, wine estates and coastal drives to build around your dining.