2 Apr 2026 Restaurant Week has become a much-anticipated highlight on Cape Town’s culinary calendar, a time when food lovers across the city come together to explore exceptional dining experiences at outstanding value. This year, from 27 March to 3 May, a selection of the V&A Waterfront’s restaurants are proud to be part of this citywide celebration, offering specially curated menus that showcase the diversity, creativity and quality of our neighbourhood’s food scene. Make the most of Restaurant Week at the V&A with our participating restaurants: Marble Celebrated for its signature live-fire cooking by acclaimed chef David Higgs, Marble Cape Town combines bold, flame-grilled flavours with a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere, making it a favourite among locals and visitors alike. 3-Course Lunch Menu – R495.00 Starters (choice of one): Smoked game tartare, onion relish, beetroot ketchup, and sweet potato crisps Wood-fired calamari with chilli crisp and creamy avocado Mains (choice of one): Coal-roasted sirloin with sweet potato, braised leek, and rich jus Wood-fired line fish with roasted tomato and basil, potato gnocchi, and prawn salsa Desserts (choice of one): Key lime pie with lime crème, apple and elderflower compote, vanilla meringue drops, lime jelly, and lime sorbet Hazelnut chocolate torte, white chocolate mousse, Amarena cherry gel, Karen Dudley’s famous podi, cherry frozen yoghurt, and chocolate ganache. 2-Course Lunch Menu – R395.00 (lunch only) Choice of starter and main, or main and dessert from the same menu. Book here: Marble Cape Town – Cape Town | Restaurant Week TANG Cape Town Bringing the refined art of Japanese haute cuisine to Cape Town, TANG offers an elevated dining experience rooted in centuries of tradition. Each dish is a harmonious expression of flavour, artistry, and seasonality. 5-Course Kaiseki Experience – R525 (lunch only) Sakizuke: Edamame Futamono: Miso soup Yakimono: Dynamite shrimp Hassun: Spicy tenderloin Gohan: Egg fried rice Book here: TANG Cape Town – Cape Town | Restaurant Week Restaurant Week offers an exceptional opportunity to experience Cape Town’s finest dining at extraordinary value. With limited availability and high demand, we recommend booking your table early to avoid disappointment. Sevruga Restaurant A beloved neighbourhood favourite, Sevruga offers a relaxed yet refined dining experience. Known for its fresh seafood, quality meats, and signature sushi, the restaurant combines Asian and European influences with harbour-side charm. 3-Course Dining Experience – R495 (lunch and dinner) Starters (choice of one): Beef tataki with seared matured beef sirloin, Japanese mayo, teriyaki, daikon, cucumber, Asian gremolata, and freshly grated horseradish Crispy calamari marinated in olive oil, garlic, chilli, lemon, deep-fried with fresh herbs, green tartar sauce, and lemon The sushi (4 prawn fashion sandwiches) Mains (choice of one): Fresh line fish with sautéed crushed baby potatoes, fresh dill, sautéed leeks, red onion, pickled cucumber, capers, black seaweed caviar, crème fraîche, and ceviche dressing Sirloin 250g with 28-day matured beef, charcoal flame-grilled, herb-infused tallow, roasted bone marrow, truffle-infused béarnaise sauce, and chips Signature 4×4 (8) – four triangle rolls and four rock shrimp rolls with spicy tuna roll topped with tempura prawn, sweet chilli mayo, spring onion, seven spice, sesame oil, and sesame seeds Truffle and parmesan gnocchi with homemade gnocchi, light Parmesan truffle cream, roasted vegetables, and crispy sage Chicken Niçoise with free-range chicken fillet, baby potatoes, green beans, marinated olives, herbed cherry tomatoes, wild rocket, paprika mayo, basil pesto, and green oil Desserts (choice of one): Tonka bean infused crème brûlée with fresh berries and mint Panna cotta with Amaretto-infused yoghurt, champagne berry coulis, and fresh berries Book here: Sevruga Restaurant – Cape Town | Restaurant Week Check out the full list of participating V&A Restaurants, here. ROBBEN ISLAND SWIM TO RAISE FUNDS FOR TURTLE CONSERVATION Executive Chairperson, Ann Lamont, releasing a rehabilitated turtle hatchling back into the ocean. / Photo Credit: Two Oceans Aquarium The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Centre is honoured by the efforts of a group of open-water swimmers. Using the swim is symbolic of the threats to turtles in the wild, the swimmers will aim to raise R300,000 in support of the centres current and ongoing rehabilitation and conservation efforts with endangered sea turtles. Swimmers will undertake an 11km ocean swim from Robben Island to Granger Bay’s future site of the Foundation’s new Turtle Conservation Centre as part of our Granger Bay development. The swim is scheduled to take place between 14 and 28 April 2026, with the final date to be confirmed based on weather conditions. For the past three decades, The Two Oceans Aquarium has played a key role in marine conservation in South Africa, rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing more than 1,300 turtles. The new facility will expand this work, by increasing capacity and creating greater opportunities for public engagement. Members of the public are invited to watch the swimmers along the Granger Bay walkway as they arrive at their endpoint. If you’d like to learn more about how to support, visit the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation website, here. Follow the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation on Instagram (@aquariumfoundation) or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/aquariumfoundation/) for confirmed dates and location. V&A WATERFRONT RESTAURANTS AMONG 2026 EAT OUT AWARD WINNERS Several V&A Waterfront restaurants were recognised at the 2026 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards, held on 23 March at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town. Widely regarded as one of South Africa’s leading culinary awards, the Eat Out Awards recognise restaurants that set national benchmarks across quality, technique, service and overall experience, following an extensive judging process conducted over several months. This latest recognition follows a strong showing at the 2026 Luxe Restaurant Awards and highlights the continued strength of our dining offering. Restaurants in the neighbourhood received multiple accolades across categories, reflecting both established excellence and continued innovation. We congratulate the following 2026 Eat Out Award winners at the V&A Waterfront: Pier (La Colombe Restaurant Group) – awarded Eat Out Three Stars The Waterside Restaurant (La Colombe Restaurant Group) – awarded Eat Out Two Stars COY Restaurant – awarded Eat Out Two Stars Terrarium (Queen Victoria Hotel, Newmark Hotels & Reserves) – awarded Eat Out One Star and the Eat Out Woolworths Emerging Green Star Award, recognising its commitment to sustainability-led dining These recognitions reflect the depth and diversity of our culinary landscape, where a broad mix of restaurants, cafés and food concepts continue to contribute to the neighbourhood’s reputation as a leading food destination. NEIGHBOURHOOD HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PAST WEEKS: V&A Waterfront supports South Africa’s investment drive The Waterfront was listed on the investment pledges for the country’s flagship investment stage. Concluding the 6th South Africa Investment Conference, President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged hashtag#SAIC2026 has demonstrated that our economy is entering a new phase of growth. “Having witnessed and heard the announcement of commitments of investment that will be made in our country, I can confidently say there is a strong case for investment in South Africa today. Through the structural reform agenda, we have brought about a new era of hope and promise for South Africa, and positioned our economy as one of the leading destinations for investment in emerging markets. The pledges made today have highlighted many of our unique advantages – a sophisticated financial sector, deep capital markets, unparalleled wind and solar energy resources, cutting-edge digital infrastructure, and above all a young and growing population.” City of Cape Town highlights recycling innovation and job creation at Fishing Net Recycling facility Mtubana Networks Recycling staff Mziyanda Sam Imatu, Sive Diniso, Aphiwe Philmon, Khumbulani Mene Karma, owner Bukiwe Tshetsha, Mayoral committee member for economic growth James Vos, OCEAN Action Network managing director Estelle van der Merwe, V&A Waterfront executive for marine and industrial property Andre Blaine, and V&A Waterfront cruise terminal manager Michael Thomas. / Photo Credit: City of Cape Town via Facebook. Wednesday, 18 March marked Global Recycling Day, and the City of Cape Town highlighted how recycling and circular-economy initiatives are helping grow industries and create jobs. Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, visited the Fishing Net Recycling facility at Collier Jetty, South Africa’s first harbour-based net recycling facility. Housed within a converted shipping container, the micro-recycling facility can shred, wash, dry, and densify up to 100kg of used nets per hour, transforming end-of-life fishing nets into high-value raw materials for reuse in plastic manufacturing. Fans Turn Out for Bafana Bafana Meet and Greet Photo Credit: South African Football Association The South African Football Association (SAFA), in collaboration with Adidas, proudly revealed the new 2026/2027 home jersey for both Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana at Adidas in our neighbourhood, where fans enjoyed a meet and greet with the men’s national team. APRIL CRUISE UPDATE: Over the next two weeks, visitors to our neighbourhood can expect the following cruise ship arrivals: Sirena Viking Sky MSC Musica Silver Wind Queen Mary 2 MONTREAL COFFEE & BAGELS COMES TO OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD Montreal Coffee & Bagels opens at Battery Park, introducing a take-away focused concept designed for convenience. Known for its high-quality Arabica coffee, artisan espresso and freshly made bagels, the brand brings its specialty coffee offering to the neighbourhood. The new store joins existing locations in Paarl, Stellenbosch, Somerset West, Green Point and Sea Point. Find them next to the 5 Dock Road Apartments. EVENTS AT THE WATERFRONT: Easter Weekend Buskers Street performers bring energy and entertainment to the V&A Waterfront over the Easter weekend, with a variety of acts adding to the festive atmosphere across the neighbourhood.Date: Friday, 3 April – Sunday, 5 April 2026Time: Various times throughout the dayLocation: Across the V&A WaterfrontCost: Free Meet the Easter Bunny Families can enjoy a festive meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny, perfect for photos and holiday moments for younger visitors.Date: Friday, 3 April – Sunday, 5 April 2026Time: Various timesLocation: Across the V&A WaterfrontCost: Free Take the Stage Easter Weekend Edition – Shannon-Leigh Botto A dynamic crossover vocalist, Shannon-Leigh blends jazz, pop, and R&B into a rich, emotionally resonant sound. Known for her captivating stage presence and heartfelt storytelling, she brings both power and vulnerability to every performance. Date: Saturday, 4 April 2026 Time: 16h00 – 16h45 Location: Amphitheatre Cost: Free Take the Stage Easter Weekend Edition – Vernon White A gifted singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Mannenberg, Vernon White blends soulful melodies with rich Afrikaans and Xhosa musical traditions. Rooted in storytelling and emotional honesty, his performances reflect heritage, identity, and lived experience. Date: Saturday, 4 April 2026 Time: 17h00 – 17h45 Location: Amphitheatre Cost: Free Take the Stage Easter Weekend Edition – Blackstones Band Known for their infectious stage presence and polished performances, Blackstones Band blend soulful vocals, rich harmonies, and expert musicianship to create unforgettable live experiences. Their versatile setlist spans classic hits and modern favourites, delivering anything from feel-good grooves to full-scale party energy. Date: Saturday, 5 April 2026 Time: 18h00 – 19h00 Location: Amphitheatre Cost: Free HintHunt Easter Amazing Race Join HintHunt Africa for a free, fast-paced Amazing Race experience on Easter Sunday. Teams of five will set off on a clue-filled challenge around the V&A, working together to solve puzzles, complete tasks, and clock the fastest time of the day. Winners get rewarded with exciting HintHunt experiences, plus there are prizes for dressing up. Bonus Easter fun: The team that sets the best time on the Bomb Time leaderboard on Easter Sunday wins a special Easter hamper. Date: Sunday, 5 April 2026 Time: First race at 10h00, new race every 30 minutes, last race at 12h00 Location: Starts at Amphitheatre Cost: Free Register here. Rustenburg Girls’ High School Cyclathon 2026 The Cyclathon is a 12-hour challenge that aims to raise awareness and funds for Habitat for Humanity South Africa. School teams will cycle on stationary bikes while being entertained by live performances. Members of the public are also encouraged to cycle for a few minutes and earn themselves a chance to win prizes. Date: Saturday, 11 April 2026 Time: 09h00 – 21h00 Location: Amphitheatre Cost: Free The Secret Life of Art: Care in Motion What does it take for an artwork to remain alive on display? The third instalment in their Secret Life of Art series turns attention to the unseen labour behind exhibitions—the ongoing negotiation between artist intention, material vulnerability, audience interaction, and time. From fragile materials to works that require continual adjustment, this members’ talk explores how art lives, shifts, and endures within the museum environment. This series has provided rare insight into the practical work of collections management, opening conversations around conservation, installation processes, and the care of artworks within the museum. Date: Friday, 17 April 2026 Time: 17h30 Location: Zeitz MOCAA Please note that this event is exclusively for Zeitz MOCAA members. If you hold a valid membership and would like to attend, please contact membership@zeitzmocaa.museum. Not yet a member? Join today from just R430 and enjoy year-round access to Zeitz MOCAA, plus exclusive benefits: Invitations to exhibition previews, discounted event tickets, and more. Waterfront Canal Challenge 2026 The Waterfront Canal Challenge is Africa’s only timed 1-mile swim, held in the Battery Park Canal. This unique urban open-water event welcomes swimmers of all levels, from first-time participants to seasoned athletes. The programme includes a 1-mile race, a ½-mile swim for recreational swimmers, and a prestigious elite invitational featuring some of South Africa’s top open-water athletes. All funds raised are channelled into community upliftment projects run by the Rotary Club of Waterfront. Date: Friday, 18 April 2026 Time: 08h00 – 14h00 Location: Battery Park Canal Cost: Free For those wanting to participate, click here.
