Cape Town Inside Scoop» Cape Town Inside Scoop – Scarborough – Camel Rock – Scarborough 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 Camel Rock – Scarborough http://www.insidescoopcapetown.com/restaurants/camel-rock-scarborough http://www.insidescoopcapetown.com/restaurants/camel-rock-scarborough#comments Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:20:35 +0000 Inside Scoop Cape Town http://www.insidescoopcapetown.com/?p=117 Camel Rock Restaurant is the one and only restaurant in village of Scarborough. Owned and run by a local resident for the last 20+ years, it has remained unchanged since we were first there. The interior is simple and dining there is similar to having dinner at your parent’s friends’ house, cozy and comfortable. There is never [...]]]>

Camel Rock Restaurant is the one and only restaurant in village of Scarborough. Owned and run by a local resident for the last 20+ years, it has remained unchanged since we were first there. The interior is simple and dining there is similar to having dinner at your parent’s friends’ house, cozy and comfortable. There is never a wait and the crowd is extremely laid back and unintimidating.

They serve an assortment of seafood dishes and usually have a fish special of the day.

Most of the items on the menu are priced between R50-R150 (US$5-$15). However, if you are a fan of calamari, this is the place for you. For the not-famished traveler, the best deal on the menu is the Half Portion of Calamari, which comes with rice or chips (fries) and fresh steamed vegetables for R40 (US$4). The full portion runs about R20 more and doesn’t give you much more. Service is usually a little slow but that’s the pace to be expected in Scarborough.

Best deal: Half portion Calamari – R40 (US$4)

Pros:

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

 Cons:

  • No views

Camel Rock Restaurant
264 Main Road
Scarborough
+27 21 780-1122

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The Cape Farmhouse is one of our favorite breakfast spots around the south peninsula. Situated on a large farm at the base of Red Hill, the restaurant is housed in a 250 year-old farmhouse reminiscent of the old days. They serve a farm-style breakfast and a Moroccan-inspired lunch using fresh ingredients from the garden and home-made breads.

On this Cape Town morning, it was warm enough to have our meal on the outside patio. For breakfast, the Three Egg Omelette of the day is usually packed full of yummy ingredients from the garden for R35 (US$3.50). For a lighter meal, order the freshly baked Muffins or Croissants which comes with cream and jam and is really a treat for R18 (US$1.80). They also serve a great cappuccino for R12 (US$1.20).  If you’re feeling adventurous, try the Samp and Sweet Potato Rosti, which is a potato casserole with veggies, pine nuts, feta and arugula for R59 (US$5.90). The service is usually quick and friendly.

Best deal: Three Egg Omelette – R35 (US$3.50)

Pros:

  • Relaxed ambience
  • Good service
  • Great outdoor tables
  • Average prices with some good deals
  • Good family restaurant

Cons:

  • Difficult to find – consult map

Cape Farmhouse Restaurant
2 miles south of Scarborough
Junction M66 & M65
Scarborough, Cape Town
+27 21 780 1246
http://www.capefarmhouse.co.za

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