{"id":13950,"date":"2025-08-07T08:40:46","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T06:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/blog\/?p=13950"},"modified":"2025-08-07T08:40:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T06:40:52","slug":"up-the-west-coast-7-restaurants-worth-the-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/blog\/up-the-west-coast-7-restaurants-worth-the-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Up the West Coast: 7 Restaurants worth the drive"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The West Coast \u2013 or Weskus<\/em>, if you\u2019re local \u2013 has long been a favourite escape for Capetonians and tourists in search of something slower, saltier, and down-to-earth. From the fishing charm of Paternoster to the windswept beaches of Yzerfontein and the quiet pull of Doringbaai, this stretch of coastline is dotted with laid-back restaurants, seafood gems, and worth-the-drive dining spots.<\/p>\n

And while the food scene alone is reason enough to hit the road, there\u2019s another draw that turns the West Coast into a must-visit each year. From early August to the end of September, the landscape transforms as wildflowers burst into bloom with the arrival of the iconic West Coast Flower Season. Covering fields, dunes, and hillsides in technicolour, the flowers draw in visitors from far and wide to catch a glimpse of the once-a-year sight.<\/p>\n

So whether you’re chasing daisies through the West Coast National Park, road-tripping with your mates, or just out and about taking in the slow-life, here\u2019s where to stop, eat, and soak it all in.<\/p>\n

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The Beach House Restaurant<\/h4>\n

(Yzerfontein)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Set on Yzerfontein\u2019s iconic 16-Mile Beach, The Beach House blends the laid-back attitude of the West Coast with refined, elevated dining. From acclaimed chefs Callan Austin and Darren Badenhorst of DUSK, the duo returned to their coastal roots to reimagine an 80-year-old beach house into a nautical-inspired space with a menu<\/a> of fire-kissed seafood, foraged dune greens and clever twists on nostalgic classics to match. Plus, the incredible views of the coast don\u2019t hurt. <\/p>\nBook Now<\/a>\n

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