I recently read an article about a restaurant in America that removes $5 off the bill if children behaved during their visit to the restaurant. I have mixed feelings about this as it's great to reward good behaviour but sometimes the little humans can really be unpredictable?
Anyway so here are my suggestions. I must say I was very surprised that even fine dining restaurant such as Pierneef La Motte classify themselves as child friendly. I think this is great because having a child should not ban you to culinary doomsville. I do however realise that the little people should also be entertained. Do you have any other suggestions to add to the list???
Somerset West
- Picnic at Vergelegen
- R195 pp and R95 for children
- November to April
- Vergelegen road, Lourensford estate, 021 847 1346
- Manuka @ Southeys
- Restaurant and wine boutique who offers great seating outside and a lawn for the children to play on.
- Kids menu available. Prices between R24-R42
- 196 Main road, corner of Drummer street, 021 851 6060
- Eaglevlei
- They boast with the largest jungle gym in the Western Cape.
- Kids menu available. All meals R35.
- Old Paarl road (R101), 021 884 4713
- Dornier
- Castle inspired jungle gym and large area of grass for children to run around on.
- Kiddies menu available. Prices between R35-R60.
- Blaauwklippen road, 021 880 0557
- *One of my top picks*
- Warwick
- This is my favourite picnic spot and they've added a great tapas menu to the mix as well. A lush lawn and jungle gym will entertain the kids while you relax and sip on some wine.
- Kiddies meal available, R49.
- R44 between Stellenbosch and Klapmuts, 021 884 4410
- *One of my top picks*
- Tokara delicatessen
- Parents can feast on delicious chacuterie platters and wine while the little ones climb into the treehouse nest, colour in, swing or play with the provided toys.
- Helshoogte road, 021 808 5950
- Le Pommier
- A great feature of Le pommier is that they have a petting zoo as well as an outside play area.
- Kids menu available. Prices range between R20-R55.
- Helshoogte road, 021 885 1561
- Skilpadvlei
- Kids can play at the outside play park while mom and dad taste wine and eat delicious food.
- Kiddies menu available.
- 8km from Stellenbosch on the M12(Polkadraai road), 021 881 3237
- *One of my top picks*
- Cafe Blanc de Noir
- Large lawn and jungle gym available for children.
- Margarita pizza R30 and then R15 for any other extra toppings.
- 75/2 Devon Valley road, 021 200 2644
- *Personal favourite*
- Simonsberg Cafe at Delvera
- They have a funky monkey children's activity centre where the kiddies can indulge in arts and craft. Click here for the price list. A fairy garden will interested little girls and a model train layout will entertain the boys.
- Kids menu available. Prices range between R20-R40.
- 6km in the Klapmuts direction from the N1 turn off, 021 884 4352
- Joostenberg deli
- Large lawn with ducks and chickens roaming around as well as a jungle gym. Parents can sit outside underneath the veranda and keep an eye on the children.
- I have dined here and the food is delicious and very reasonable priced.
- Could not find a kids menu.
- R304 Muldersvlei, 021 884 4208
- Lekke neh @ Weltevreden
- Weltevreden created a carnival that will keep the children busy for hours. It's a supervised space so parents can dine without worry. It has two plastic jungle gyms, a trampoline and a sandpit.
- Something cute is that if a child picks up one of the pea cock feathers they can exchange it for a cold drink.
- Kids menu available. They serve slush puppies!
- Near the Welgevonden entrance, there is a great map on their website. 021 889 6658
- "Top pick"
- Markets
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| Tokara Deli |
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| Eaglevlei |
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| Le Pommier |
- Under Oaks Pizzeria
- Large lawn where children can play and observe live stock that's situated next to the restaurant. Perfect for a Sunday afternoon.
- Kids menu available. Prices range between R30-R42
- Under Oaks Farm, Northern Paarl, 021 869 8962
- Eat @ Simonsvlei
- Large secure play area outside that includes a jungle gym. Parents can dine and keep an eye on their children.
- Kids menu available. Prices range between R25-R35
- Simonsvlei winery R101, 021 863 3845
- Pierneef a La Motte
- Water feature designed for kids to play in and a large courtyard where they can run around.
- Kids menu available.
- R45 Main Road, 021 876 8800
Wellington
- Stone Kitchen
- A dog inspired jungle gym, sand pit, swings and toddler play area will keep the youngsters busy. There's even a dam with ducks that they can feed. Bistro lunches and wine will entertain the parentals.
- Kids menu available. Prices range between R25-R35
- Dunstone estate, Bovlei road, 021 864 1504
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| Stone Kitchen |
- Dutch Haven
- Dutch inspired restaurant.
- Jungle gym available outside.
- Kids menu available. Meals less than R34
- Rosenpark, Bellarosa street, 021 914 6120
- Tables at Nitida
- Large lawn for kids to play on.
- Kiddies menu available. Prices between R18-R40.
- Tygerberg road/M13, 021 975 2653
- Crown Restaurant
- Outside lawn, jumping castle and jungle gym will ensure that the kids are happy campers. They also host a Farmers market certain Saturdays. The market is weather dependant. The next one is the 12th of July.
- This is also a restaurant where parents can enjoy something else than your 'run of the mill' child friendly restaurant food.
- Kids menu available. Price range between R35-R40.
- Meerendal wine estate, Vissershokpad, 021 975 0383
- "One of my top picks"
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Cape Town
- Cafe Paradiso
- I was actually surprised that Café Paradiso is child friendly but they apparently entertain children with cupcake and pizza making activities until 20:00.
- They cater for children but prices are not included in their menu.
- 110 Kloofstreet, 021 423 8653
- Deer Park Café
- Café is situated in a Park so children can run around and play while you keep an eye on them.
- 2 Deerpark Drive, Vredehoek, 021 462 6311
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| Cafe Paradiso |
- Ons Huisie
- Not one of my favourite restaurants. Their sticky tables always irritate me but they do have an outdoor play area. An ice-cream from the nearby parked ice-cream truck could also keep the kiddies busy for some time.
- Kids menu available. Prices between R28-R34
- 18 General Jansen road Blaauwberg, 021 554 1553
- Blowfish
- Parents can enjoy the beautiful view of Table Mountain and feast on fresh seafood.
- The kiddies can play on the trampoline, decorate cookies, exploring the colouring menu or visit the reading corner.
- Kids menu available. Meals around R30.
- 021 556544, 1 Marine Drive, Dolphin Beach Hotel
- Castella Amare
- Adults can feast on pizza, steak or seafood while kiddies play on lawn and beach.
- Kids menu available. Prices between R48-R55
- 021 553 3826, 47 5th Avenue Melkbosstrand
Noordhoek
- Café Roux
- Indoor and extensive outdoor play area available. Outdoor play area includes slides, see saw, wooden horses ect.
- Kids menu available. Prices between R22-R40.
- 270 Chapmans Peak Drive, 021 789 2538
- "One of my top picks"
- Spiro's
- Greek eatery with inside play room for the children. The playroom has movie facilities, dress up clothes and a craft making station.
- Kids Menu available. Price between R35-R55
- 30 Main road, 021 791 3897
Constantia
- The Clubhouse at Claremount cricket club
- They have a bucket of indoor activities(colouring book, uno, play dough) and a large field outside that children can run around on.
- Kiddies menu available. Prices between R15-R46
- Constantia sport complex, 021 794 6314
*I will update this list when I discover more!
** None of the above pictures are my own. I claim no ownership of them.
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