{"id":5529,"date":"2026-05-11T11:23:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T09:23:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/blog\/?p=5529"},"modified":"2026-05-27T19:57:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T17:57:25","slug":"cosy-restaurants-with-a-roaring-fireplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/blog\/cosy-restaurants-with-a-roaring-fireplace\/","title":{"rendered":"Fire & table: A guide to the finest fireside dining"},"content":{"rendered":"

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  2. Cape Winelands<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Johannesburg<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    There’s nothing quite like the crackle of a real fire to make a winter meal feel like an occasion. Whether you’re planning a cosy night out in Cape Town, a long Winelands lunch, or a warming dinner in the city of Johannesburg, we’ve rounded up the best restaurants with fireplaces in South Africa \u2013 all rated by Dineplan’s community of diners.<\/p>\n

    These are just the ones that made our editor’s cut (based on their rating and number of reviews), but there are plenty more fireside tables waiting to be discovered near you on the Dineplan app<\/a>. From intimate wood-burning stoves tucked into neighbourhood bistros to dramatic hearths at the centre of wine estate dining rooms, these are the bookings worth making before the cold sets in.<\/p>\n

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    Caf\u00e9 Orca<\/h4>\n

    \ud83d\udccd88 Beach Rd, Melkbosstrand, Cape Town
    \u2b50 4.9 on Dineplan
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    There’s something deeply satisfying about eating fresh seafood while the wind howls outside. Caf\u00e9 Orca in Melkbosstrand is a local gem that earns its place on this list not through fuss or fanfare, but through honest, delicious food. Think crispy fried hake and chips, generous seafood platters, and a warm, welcoming room that makes you want to linger long after your plate is clean.<\/p>\nReserve A Table<\/a>\n

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    Salushi<\/h4>\n

    \ud83d\udccd6 Cavendish St, Claremont, Cape Town
    \u2b50 4.9 on Dineplan
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    Salushi is far more than a sushi spot in winter. A small fire burns warmly in the grate, turning this Claremont favourite into one of the cosiest corners in the southern suburbs. The menu spans fresh sushi rolls to Thai curries, grilled fish, and hearty noodle dishes \u2013 comforting, considered, and exactly what a cold Cape Town evening calls for.<\/p>\nReserve A Table<\/a>\n

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    De Tafel<\/h4>\n

    \ud83d\udccd10 Oxford St, Wynberg, Cape Town
    \n\u2b50 4.8 on Dineplan
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    Grab one of the coveted tables by the fireplace and settle in for something truly special. De Tafel’s Living Landscapes menus \u2013 available as a 7 or 9-course journey \u2013 are an ode to the Cape’s finest seasonal produce. This is the kind of meal that unfolds slowly, beautifully, and leaves you wondering how you went this long without discovering it.<\/p>\nReserve A Table<\/a>\n

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