Cape Town Inside Scoop» Cape Town Inside Scoop – Kalk Bay – Olympia Cafe – Kalk Bay http://www.insidescoopcapetown.com The insider's guide to the best deals in Cape Town Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:55:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Olympia Cafe – Kalk Bay http://www.insidescoopcapetown.com/restaurants/olympia-cafe-kalk-bay http://www.insidescoopcapetown.com/restaurants/olympia-cafe-kalk-bay#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:59:59 +0000 Inside Scoop Cape Town http://www.insidescoopcapetown.com/?p=269 olympia-cafe-restaurants-cape-town-south-africaThe bohemian style Olympia Cafe is the kind that you’d expect to see in the heart of New Orleans – concrete floors, simple wood tables with mis-matched chairs, eclectic artwork and energetic waitstaff. They do breakfast, lunch and dinner most days but no matter what time of day you’re there, it always seems to be busy with [...]]]> olympia-cafe-restaurants-cape-town-south-africaThe bohemian style Olympia Cafe is the kind that you’d expect to see in the heart of New Orleans – concrete floors, simple wood tables with mis-matched chairs, eclectic artwork and energetic waitstaff. They do breakfast, lunch and dinner most days but no matter what time of day you’re there, it always seems to be busy with locals catching up with each other. The kitchen is open to the dining room and contributes to the upbeat but unpretentious atmosphere.

It’s hard to pin down a favorite here because the menu is constantly changing. Their bakery and coffee are fantastic, as well as the soups and salads but they are known for their incredible Deli Burger and Linefish. However, we stuck with the Pear, Parma Ham and Gorgonzola Salad for R62 (US$6.20) and Curried Butternut Soup for R25 (US$2.50) which was more than satisfying. Most of the items on the menu are priced between R10 – R80 (US$1 – $8), so you’re guaranteed to be delighted with the food and the bill. Although the cafe overlooks the Kalk Bay harbor, all eyes seem to turn inwards towards what’s going on inside.

Olympia Cafe
134 Main Road
Kalk Bay, Cape Town
+27 21 788-6396 

Must Try: Curried Butternut Soup – R25 (US$2.50)

Pros:

  • Upbeat ambience
  • Good service
  • Easy to find on main road with street parking
  • Great view of harbor
  • Average prices with some good deals
  • Good family restaurant

Cons:

  • May be loud at times
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Sitting next to the window with a sweeping view of the ocean and Kalk Bay harbor, we are enraptured by all of the curious artifacts. The colors are rich and the decor is warm and inviting. For lunch we order the Calamari for R72 (US$7.20) and Chicken and Lime Soup for R28 (US$2.80). Like the decor, the food was rich and warm. They offer a variety of unique seafood and meat dishes and some vegetarian ones also. For the adventurous, try the Capone Oyster Platter which is a decadent platter of two dozen oysters and roe with gold dust and a bottle of Moet & Chandon NV champagne for R785 (US$78.50). Parking is available in the lot next to restaurant.

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Cape to Cuba
 Main Road
Kalk Bay, Cape Town
+27 21 788-1566
http://www.capetocuba.com

Must Try: Fresh Cuban Bread – R18 (US$1.80)

Pros:

  • Relaxed ambience
  • Good service
  • Easy to find on main road with parking lot
  • Great view with lovely outdoor tables
  • Average prices with some good deals
  • Good family restaurant

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