This holiday season, One&Only Cape Town invites families and friends to experience its elegant festive dining with each venue offering a unique and extravagant experience.
Located at the iconic V&A Waterfront, this urban oasis offers both seclusion and vibrancy—a perfect escape to celebrate the magic of the season.
Festive dining in style at One&Only Cape Town
This festive season, One&Only’s dining options are sure to impress, offering holiday-themed culinary events perfect for family gatherings, friendly get-togethers, or romantic celebrations.
Discover the festive dining experiences at One&Only, where iconic restaurants like Vista Bar & Lounge, Nobu, and the newly established ROOI restaurant provide unforgettable culinary journeys.
A Christmas-inspired Afternoon Tea at Vista Bar & Lounge
For two weeks this holiday season, indulge in a delightful afternoon tea at Vista Bar & Lounge, a perfect retreat with views of Table Mountain.
The holiday-inspired spread includes savoury delights like smoked turkey sandwiches, vegetable tartlets, and orange-cured Norwegian salmon. For a sweet finish, treat yourself to geode seashell macarons, pistachio choux buns, and classic Christmas mince pies. The festive afternoon tea is available from 2 pm to 5 pm, offering a sophisticated prelude to your holiday evenings.
Cost: R595pp (only available to Resort residents on Christmas Day), book via email [email protected] or call 021 431 5888
When: Saturday, 14 December till Monday, 30 December | 2pm to 5pm
Where: Vista Bar and Lounge, One&Only Cape Town, Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
Christmas Day and New Year’s celebrations at ROOI
Join ROOI Restaurant for an elegant Christmas Eve dinner with a unique South African twist, followed by a grand Christmas Day Feast. Each occasion promises a memorable dining experience with carefully curated seasonal dishes in a beautiful setting, perfect for gathering with loved ones.
Christmas Eve Dinner
On Tuesday, 24 December, ROOI Restaurant invites you to an elegant Christmas Eve dinner, featuring a four-course menu crafted with signature South African flavours. Indulge in dishes like kudu carpaccio, turkey roulade with celeriac crème, and Christmas pudding with Amarula ice cream.
Cost: R1750 per adult (excludes beverages) | R850 per child (5 to 12), book via email [email protected] or call 021 431 5888
When: Tuesday, 24 December | 6pm to 11pm
Where: ROOI, One & Only Cape Town, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
Christmas Day Lunch
On Christmas Day, ROOI offers a lavish Festive Feast for families and friends. Enjoy a cold starter buffet, a hot station featuring seafood and meats, and a dessert selection of seasonal favourites like pavlova and yule log. Designed to bring loved ones together, ROOI’s Christmas Day spread ensures an unforgettable festive experience.
Cost: R2750 per adult | R1750 per child
When: Wednesday, 25 December | 12.30 noon to 3.30pm
Where: ROOI, One & Only Cape Town, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
New Year’s Eve dinner event
End the year with an exceptional culinary experience at ROOI’s New Year’s Eve dinner.
The menu offers a selection of locally inspired dishes, including Franschhoek trout with apple fennel dressing, grilled South Coast rock lobster, and venison loin with sweet potato purée. The evening culminates with a showstopping dessert—a white chocolate and raspberry snow globe with Champagne jelly.
Cost: R5000pp, book via email [email protected] or call 021 431 5888
When: Tuesday, 31 December | 6pm to 11pm
Where: ROOI, One & Only Cape Town, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
Decadent Omakase tasting menus at Nobu
For a unique celebration, Nobu presents a Christmas Omakase experience that brings a Japanese twist to holiday dining, followed by an exclusive New Year’s feast to welcome 2025.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Omakase experience
This festive season, enjoy a Christmas Omakase experience, infusing holiday dining with Japanese elegance. This special tasting menu includes delicacies such as yellowtail with caviar, Canadian lobster salad, and nori-crusted lamb, offering a unique twist on traditional Christmas fare.
Cost: R2995 per adult (excludes beverages), book via email [email protected] or call 021 431 5888
When: From Tuesday, 24 December till Thursday, 25 December | From 6pm to 10pm
Where: Nobu, One & Only Cape Town, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
New Year’s Eve Omakase experience
For New Year’s Eve, Nobu elevates the celebration with an exclusive omakase menu. Enjoy sophisticated dishes like Chilean seabass with edamame pesto and char-grilled wagyu steak with black truffle. Each course is carefully crafted to highlight Nobu’s signature balance of flavours, setting the perfect tone for a stylish and memorable start to the new year.
Cost: R9000pp, book via email [email protected] or call 021 431 5888
When: Tuesday, 31 December | 6pm to 10pm
Where: Nobu, One & Only Cape Town, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
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