Restaurants

The Square
A glass roofed restaurant with a distinctly outdoor feel, thanks to indoor trees and a waterfall. A menu of international cuisine with an Asian twist is complemented by a sushi bar and a well-chosen winelist which represents all the major estates as well as some off-the-beaten-track choices. Children's menu available.

Venue: Vineyard Hotel & Spa, Colinton Rd, Newlands
Times: Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
Cost: mid-upper range
www.vineyard.co.za/pages/the_square.htm

Chaplans
Situated in the West Coast Village Centre in Sunningdale (5 min from the beach), the restaurant spills out into a courtyard area for al fresco dining. The interior is spacious yet intimate with dark wood, natural stone, wrought iron candelabras and upholstered seating. The cocktail bar has a warm fire place and a big screen TV for sport, and htere is also a playground for children.

Venue: cnr R27 & Sandown Road.
Times: Mon-Fri 7.30am to late Sat & Sun 8am to 4pm
Cost: mid range
www.cyberall.co.za/webpages/chaplans.htm