2 Best Restaurants in Table Mountain and Lion's Head, Cape Town

Although Azure's blue-and-white nautical-theme decor may feel a bit outdated to some, the restaurant's jaw-dropping sea and mountain views are reason enough to experience the mostly inspired menu. Dishes like the Malay-style mussel curry, venison loin, and roast chicken may sound simple and old-school, but the treatment is top-notch, the focus on proper cooking techniques, Cape produce, and clean flavors rather than trying to wow you with fancy trimmings, a reminder of what's important when eating out. Diners can choose between the à la carte or tasting menu.  Ask for a window table.

Named for its altitude (1,067 meters above sea level), this cafe-style quick-eats venue has a captive audience at the top of the mountain. Usual suspects prevail: burgers, hot breakfasts, sandwiches, wraps, pizza slices, muffins, cakes, cool drinks, and beer and wine (there's a bar on the level below that serves spirits, too); most of the food sits pre-made behind glass so don't expect fresh, exceptional fare.