There’s something special about a proper Sunday lunch: a table filled with family, generous plates of food, plenty of time to catch up and, ideally, someone going back for seconds.
From old-school family restaurants and generous buffets to scenic spots and family-style feasts, Cape Town has plenty on offer, and Sunday lunch can be an occasion rather than just another meal.
Here are seven places to consider when you’re looking for a proper Cape Town Sunday lunch with the family.
The President Hotel, Bantry Bay
If your idea of Sunday lunch involves big plates passed around the table, The President Hotel's Family-Style Harvest Lunch is designed for exactly that.
Served every Sunday from 1pm to 4pm, the lunch brings a selection of South African-inspired dishes to the table, including a traditional carvery, Cape Malay mussels, oxtail potjie and shisanyama lamb chops with chakalaka jus.
The spread also includes grilled roosterkoek, seasonal salads, vegetables, potatoes and spiced basmati rice, followed by desserts such as milktart verrines, apricot and coffee cake and dark chocolate opera.
Set in Bantry Bay overlooking the Atlantic coastline, it's an option for families looking to make a proper afternoon of Sunday lunch.
When: Every Sunday, 1pm to 4pm
Price: R425 per adult | R225 per child
Ashley's Family Restaurant, Goodwood
For a proper family-style gathering, Ashley’s is an easy one to include. The Goodwood restaurant is open on Sundays from 11:30am and offers sit-down dining, with set-menu options available for larger groups.
Its personalised set menus can also be arranged around dietary requirements and budgets, making it particularly suited to bigger family gatherings.
Prices: Sunday Carvery: Served from 11.30 am to 3.30 pm. A hearty plate of traditional "mamma se kos" (including roast options and classic sides) is priced at R155 per plate for sit-down dining.
Seafood Platter for 2: Available all day on Sundays for R445
The Village Buffet, Cape Town CBD
If your family believes Sunday lunch should mean going back for another plate, a buffet is the obvious answer. The Village Buffet on Long Street offers an all-you-can-eat format in the heart of the city and is open on Sundays from 11am.
Weekends: R300 per person (includes bottomless soft drinks and dessert)
Children 4 to 10 years: R100 and under 3: Free
Quentin at Oakhurst, Hout Bay
For the Sunday roast traditionalists, Oakhurst Barn is right on theme. The restaurant’s offering includes hearty home-style roasted joints and whole meats cooked in its large oven, with Sunday dedicated to lunch.
The setting, with its oversized dining tables, white linen and oak chairs, also lends itself to a long family meal.
Prices: R545 per person for the winter carvery buffet, with children under 12 priced at R135 per person
Italian Club of Cape Town, Rugby
For something a little different, head to the Italian Club of Cape Town for Sunday lunch. Ristorante Club Italiano offers a Sunday buffet on the first Sunday of each month, with a set-menu Sunday on the other Sundays.
Prices: Around R230 for members and R290 for non-members, starting at 12:30 pm on the first Sundays.
Suikerbossie Restaurant & Estate, Hout Bay
Few things say Sunday lunch quite like a buffet with a view. Perched above Hout Bay, Suikerbossie serves a Sunday lunch buffet from 12pm to 4pm, with panoramic mountain and sea views. Booking is essential.
Prices: The current Sunday lunch buffet is listed at R549 per adult and R189 for children under 12
Tobago's Restaurant, Bar and Terrace, V&A Waterfront
If you want your Sunday lunch to come with waterfront views, Tobago’s is another option. Located at the V&A Waterfront, the restaurant offers a relaxed setting overlooking the ocean and is open throughout Sunday.
Price: R375 for two courses, including a glass of wine
When: Monday–Sunday, 12.30pm–10.30pm
Valid until September 30, 2026
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