On Sunday a few of us took a drive out to Muizenburg, St James for lunch. Now, it's damn hard finding a place to lunch with two active boys. Trying to conform those two to a dining table is like putting a wild bird in a cage - you just don't. I have been there a few times over the years, but I haven't taken the boys properly. We spent the entire afternoon there, moving between sections and exploring, eating and playing. They have a really cool jungle gym vibe, and hammocks that the boys called "Spiderman's webs!!!" The garden is set adjacent to the train platform, so the boys loved running to see and wave at the train each time it tooted past.
They have board games, pizza, interesting decor and a really nice big garden. There are bird baths with quirky things in it, there is another garden section with creepers and fairy lights. There is like a beer / pizza garden outside, then a very beautiful mess of adventure inside. There is a more grown up garden and table setting along the side and another couch section in the front. Most importantly, the food is great. You can view the menu here, on their page (couldn't find a website) I had the Kung Fu wrap, with tender spicy chicken and a peanut butter dressing. Apparently the Tiger Prawns are fab, the pizza was great and their salads come in generous, fresh portions. None of us looked at each other's plates with 'order regret'.
The service was good, the waiter let us move between sections, everyone was attentive and really friendly. The garden is big enough to chase your kids, swing them by their hands and we even played hide and seek. There was music, sunshine and the kids had the best time running around and exploring in a safe environment.
This was not an organized review, but in the spirit of sharing great finds, please mail me with other suggestions for rad, kid friendly places in and around Cape Town. I'll be sure to pay them a visit!
This was not an organized review, but in the spirit of sharing great finds, please mail me with other suggestions for rad, kid friendly places in and around Cape Town. I'll be sure to pay them a visit!
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Have you tried Oude Molen? (in the southern suburbs) The food is all organic and largely grown on site. Nursery, with a little farm and great farm stall and a ship type tree house and other things for kids to play on. And horses. AWESOME but outdoors.
ReplyDeleteI know your struggles with finding great family restaurants. My 2 year old daughter is a whirl wind of energy and so when we go out to eat, I go through a mental checklist before decided on a place. Die Damhuis in Melkbosstrand is lovely. They do great breakfasts and a large sandpit play area. Ons Huisie in bloubergstrand offers great traditional food also with a cool play area. Both have awesome views and are very laid back.
ReplyDeleteWow, looks like a great place
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