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!

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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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Whole Earth Cafe Entrance

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Cape Town Fish Market Waterfront Indoor Space

Cape Town Fish Market / Waterfront

Enjoy a family-friendly dining experience right at the iconic V&A Waterfront. Kids will find a cute indoor play area at Cape Town Fish Market.
Val du Charron Wooden Jungle Gym

Pizza Vista at Val Du Charron Wine Estate / Wellington

Enjoy wood-fired pizza, vineyard views, and a kids’ splash pad at Val du Charron Wine Estate in Wellington.
Festa Jungle Gym

Festa Restaurant / Wellington

Enjoy tasty pizzas, small plates, and mountain views at Festa in Wellington — a laid-back countryside escape perfect for family outings.
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Moggs Country Cookhouse – A Hidden Gem in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley

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Stepbrothers Slide

Step Brothers Restaurant & Bar / Green Point

Discover authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of Green Point. Kids can play on the jungle gym while you enjoy your meal.
Kokomo Tables on the deck

Kokomo Beach Bar – Langebaan’s Laid-Back Lagoon Gem

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