Culinary Quest: East City Grill & Yakiniku

Fire, precision, and restraint define East City Grill – a contemporary grill in Cape Town where Japanese technique meets South African produce with quiet confidence.

This 2026 review explores a restaurant shaping the city’s evolving dining identity, from Wagyu-led plates and yakitori to a drinks programme designed for ease rather than intimidation.

For those building a considered list of where to eat in Cape Town right now, East City Grill offers a measured, detail-driven experience that lingers well beyond the table.

Culinary Quest: AMURA at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel

Belmond’s latest seafood-forward dining entry embraces tradition while also bending expectations. The result? A Michelin star chef using the ocean’s pantry to mastermind marine casual fine dining that’s innovative, occasionally familiar, and unequivocally another tasty, elegant Belmond hit!