The restaurant is well-known for the best Calamari in Cape Town enjoyed on the large sun-drenched terrace, with breathtaking views of the bay and beach. Calamari at the Chapmans Peak was voted as "one of top 20 things to do in Cape Town".
The Chapmans Peak Restaurant was established over 30 years ago. It has become the grand old lady of outdoor seafood restaurants in Cape Town, with decades of worldwide reputation for its famous calamari and seafood. The sun-drenched terrace, ideal for those hot summer days and lingering sunsets, has spectacular view of the beach, Atlantic Ocean and harbour activities in the background. As for the chilly days, enjoy the welcome warmth of the fireplaces indoors.
Drop in for a drink; wine aplenty, local and imported beers on tap and all the variety of drinks you can imagine are on offer to seduce your taste buds or book a table for a delicious meal. The restaurant inside will take you back to an era almost forgotten, with its wood finishes and pictures from the past. Take a stroll into the wine cellar and choose your favourite bottle of vintage red wine or peruse the extensive wine list to accompany your meal. The menu offers a variety of seafood items from West Coast Lobster (crayfish), Prawns and Fresh Fish or combinations thereof. The house speciality being succulent Calamari, served in the pan, renowned for being the most tender and tastiest Calamari in the World.
Seafood might be the speciality of the restaurant, but grilled steaks and succulent salads are also on offer. The Portuguese Steak, a signature dish, along with Calamari as one of the most popular dishes on the menu.
Please note bookings can not be made for Sunday lunch time. All bookings will be made for inside the restaurant as outside tables are not bookable.
For more information visit: http://www.chapmanspeakhotel.co.za/restaurant-e.htm
STARTERS
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Calamari
Succulent pan-fried rings drizzled with garlic and lemon butter, served on a plate
R 46.00
Tom Yum Soup
Thai sweet and sour soup, flavours of ginger, coriander, coconut milk and lime leaves, garnished with a prawn and served with home-made bread
R 49.00
Carpaccio of Beef
Thinly sliced fillet served with shaved parmesan, rocket and drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette
R 45.00
Peri-Peri Chicken Livers
Mozambique style, hot and spicy
R 40.00
Escargot
8 Snails served in a pan with our special garlic butter and our home-made ciabatta bread
R 40.00
Squid with Chouriço
Seared Patagonia baby calamari tubes and Portuguese chouriço
R 45.00
Fresh Oysters
Freshly shucked half shell oysters on ice
R 18.00 (each)
Prawn Tease
Pan-grilled prawns, drizzled with sweet-chilli sauce served on a skewer
R 45.00
SALADS
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Greek Classic
Feta and olives on crisp green leaves, tomato and cucumber with oregano vinaigrette
R 49.00
Chicken Salad
Crispy fresh greens doused in our creamy dressing, topped with croutons, boiled egg, grilled chicken and shavings of parmesan
R 55.00
Chickpea & Roast Vegetable Salad
A delicious marinated chickpea and roast vegetables salad served with baby spinach leaves
R 49.00
Roasted Butternut & Beetroot
Roasted butternut tossed with rocket, beetroot, mixed lettuce and herbed croutons, sprinkled with feta and a balsamic vinaigrette
R 52.00
THE GRILL
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We have sourced the best quality, air matured steaks to bring our carnivorous clients the best
steaks, chops and ribs ever.
All Grill dishes are served with a choice of chips, rice or veg.
Fillet de Paris
300g Super A grade fillet steak, grilled with no basting, accompanied by a dé Paris butter
R 125.00
Sirloin Steak
300g Juicy, super A grade sirloin, charcoal grilled with no basting and served with a herb butter
R 99.00
Espetada
300g Succulent rump steak, brushed with olive oil and garlic served Portuguese style with chips, hanging on a skewer, with chips
R 99.00
Portuguese Steak
A house favourite! Succulent cubed spicy fillet of beef cooked in our special sauce! Served in a pan
R 125.00
Fillet of Beef
300g Tender fillet of beef, char-grilled, basted and brushed with 'Chappies' flavoured butter
R 115.00
Rump Steak
300g Char-grilled in a light basting sauce and flavoured with our special butter
R 99.00
Lamb Loin Chops
400g Loin chops, pan-fried in olive oil flavoured with garlic and lemon
R 120.00
African Feast
A trio of springbuck, kudu and ostrich steaks with creamy mash and a berry jus
R 160.00
T-Bone Steak
500g Sirloin and fillet steak on the bone, not for the faint-hearted. Large and juicy
R 130.00
Peri-Peri Chicken
Half a chicken char-grilled, cooked Portuguese African style, hot and spicy with a zingy lemon peri-peri kick!
R 75.00
BBQ Spare Ribs
500g Pork belly ribs, marinated and basted in our special tangy basting sauce.
R 110.00
SAUCES
Mushroom Sauce, Madagascan Pepper Sauce, The House Portuguese Sauce
R 15.00
MAINS
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All dishes are served with a choice of chips rice or vegetables
Calamari
World-renowned house speciality, tender pan-fried rings in garlic and lemon butter, served in a pan
R 92.00
Salmon
Seared salmon, dressed with teriyaki, roasted sesame seeds and served with wok-fried vegetables and baby potatoes
R 130.00
Kingklip Classic
Succulent Cape delight, firm white-flesh fish, filleted and pan-fried, splashed with lemon and garlic butter
R 130.00
Line Fish
Selected fresh "Catch of the day", pan-fried served with a dash of lemon and garlic butter
R 120.00
Sole
A delectable fish, pan-fried, drizzled with garlic and lemon butter
R 120.00
Grilled Sardines
5 Grilled sardines, Portuguese style, served with baby potatoes salad
R 80.00
Hake Fillet
300g Fillet of fresh Cape Hake, grilled to succulent perfection, drizzled with lemon and garlic butter
R 79.00
Hake, Squid & Chorico
200g Fresh Hake fillet served with grilled baby Patagonian squid and spicy Portuguese chorico .
R 89.00
Chicken Fillet Trinchado
Tender pieces of chicken fillet, pan-grilled in a tangy butter sauce, served in a pan
R 80.00
Seared Baby Squid
Seared baby calamari tubes dressed with olive oil, garlic and parsley
R 89.00
Summer Platter
6 Queen Tiger prawns, calamari and line fish
R 160.00
COMBO'S
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Calamari & Line Fish Pan
Pan-fried calamari and "Catch of the Day"
R 110.00
Calamari & Prawns Pan
Pan-fried calamari and 6 queen tiger prawns
R 110.00
Calamari & Portuguese Steak Pan
Our two house favourites! Pan-fried calamari and juicy cubed fillet steak in our special tangy sauce
R 120.00
PRAWNS / SHELLFISH
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All prawn dishes are served with a choice of chips, rice or veg
Seafood Platter (for 2)
Crayfish, 2 giant pawns, 6 queen prawns, calamari and line fish
R 595.00
Crayfish (Lobster) 400gr
Fresh from our icy waters, open grilled drizzled with lemon and garlic butter
R 245.00
Mozambique Prawns
R 250.00
Tiger Prawns
10 Tiger King prawns, butter flied, pan-grilled and served with peri-peri or lemon butter
R 195.00
Giant Tiger
R 99.00
Prawn Frenzy
12 Tiger prawns, butterflied and pan-grilled
R 120.00
SWEET FINAL
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Crème Brulée
Classic crème brulée with a caramelised sugar topping
R 40.00
Lemon Curd Pie
Glazed lemon curd pie in a pastry shell with wild berry coulis - delicious!
R 40.00
Fresh Fruit Salad
A variety of seasonal fresh fruit diced and served with cream or ice cream
R 35.00
Tiramisu
An Italian classic, layers of savoiardi biscuits soaked in coffee liqueur with mascarpone cheese
R 35.00
Malva Pudding
A hot brandy infused sponge pudding served with custard or ice cream
R 35.00
Chocolate Pot
A decadent chocolate pot laced with Grappa topped with whipped cream
R 35.00
Chocolate Brownie
Delicious flourless chocolate brownie, served with vanilla ice cream or cream
R 35.00
Vanilla Ice
Vanilla ice cream topped with chocolate sauce
R 30.00
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