Best kid-friendly Restaurants in Cape Town

Restaurants with Kids Play Area in Cape Town

Cape Town is one of the leading food cities in the world – receiving numerous awards for Top Restaurants every year. But what restaurants are most suitable for families with younger kids? We love good food and exceptional dining experiences but with our kids around, the focus has shifted quite a bit. Now, we are not only looking for high-quality food, a great atmosphere and vistas, but also a great experience for our children. Fun play areas and kiddies entertainment options have become a major priority in our search for child-friendly restaurants!

Some of our kids’ favorite restaurants

Folk Cafe Sign

Folk Cafe / St. James

Enjoy the great vibes at Folk Cafe in St.James! They probably have the best pizza in town and an amazing playground for the kids!

Blue Water Cafe @Imhoff Farm / Kommetjie

A secret little gem with one of the best pizzas in Cape Town, an amazing jungle gym for the kids and fantastic views of Long Beach.

Deer Park Cafe / Vredehoek

Enjoy your coffee and some playtime at this well maintained fenced public park in Vredehoek with lots of open space to play!

Foresters Arms / Newlands

Visit one of the oldest pubs in Cape Town and enjoy the shaded beer garden and a cold draught beer. Enclosed playground for the kiddies!

Dunes Beach Restaurant / Hout Bay

Enjoy a sundowner at the beach bar and restaurant in Hout Bay. Find good food, great vibes and a large playground for the kids.

Clay Cafe / Hout Bay

Create your own art and become creative while painting your favourite piece of unfired pottery. Kids absolutely love it and adults can relax.

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Boeretroos Koffiewinkel / Joostenberg Vlakte

This is a typical Afrikaans place with everything a family could ask for: great food, cute animals and an amazing play area for the kids!
St. Beer Yard Bellevue Outside deck

St. Beer Yard Bellevue / Stellenbosch

Have fun with the entire family at St.Beer Yard Bellevue! The self-service restaurant is dog-friendly & features a big jungly gym for the kids
The Bay Playground Entrance

The Bay Sports Bar & Restaurant / Constantia

This is a fantastic spot for families and fur babies as all are welcome and can enjoy good food, a great play area & a relaxed atmosphere.
Doodles Play area Overview

Doodles Beachfront Restaurant / Bloubergstrand

Fantastic views of the bay and Table Mountain as well as a brand-new indoor play area are waiting for you & the kids art Doodles in Blouberg
Panarottis Airhockey game

Panarottis / Claremont

The kids will have a blast at Panarottis with a lovely indoor play area, pizza or waffle-making opportunities & free kiddies meals on Sundays
Bamboo Restaurant Play Kitchen and Miniature House

Bamboo Garden Restaurant / Joostenberg Vlakte

Bamboo restaurant serves breakfast and lunch in a Garden Center and has a cute play area for especially younger children.
Hey Joe Brewing Company Toddler Zone

Hey Joe Brewing Company / Franschhoek

This family heaven in Franschhoek offers great artisanal beer, Belgian inspired food and a fantastic play area for children of all ages.
Hollow Tree Play Area

The Hollow Tree Restaurant / Bellville

The Hollow Tree has it all: a relaxed atmosphere, a play area for the children, a generous menu, quiz night and affordable prices!
Die Nag Uil Playground Overview

Die Nag Uil / Bellville

Enjoy good food and relaxed vibes at Die Nag Uil in Belllville! They feature an amazing play area and mini soccer field shaded by old trees!
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