This Father’s Day presents the perfect opportunity to show dad you really care, by treating him out to an incredible lunch celebration. While it may be a bit chilly outside, we’ve listed some amazing spots hosting Father’s Day lunch that will warm you up and make the day extra special.
Spoil Dad at Benguela Cove
This Father’s Day, treat dad to an unforgettable experience at Benguela Cove Wine Estate! Gather your family and friends for a delightful Sunday outing. Enjoy delicious starters such as salmon tartare and warthog carpaccio, before chewing on some pan fried Kob or beef short rib. Finally, finish off the night with chocolate fondant or a fluffy lemon meringue tart.
The kids menu will also be sure to delight the children, with fish fingers, chicken strips, bolognaise or a beef burger.
After lunch, enjoy the range of activities that Benguela Cove has to offer, such as the vineyard safari adventure, a cellar wine tour, and a fun wine blending experience.
Cost: R700pp. Bookings can be made on the website.
When: 15 June 2025
Where: Benguela Cove, R43, Hermanus
Make it all about Dad at Bay Harbour Market
Bring the whole family along to the Bay Harbour Market in Hout Bay and let dad browse a plethora of incredible locally-made products and pick out his perfect Father’s Day gift. From leather craftsmanship and novelty socks to cosy knitwear and nostalgic vinyl records, there’s something for every dad.
He’s also going to want to eat, so grab a bite at the delicious food stalls serving Mexican cuisine, Korean corn dogs, pies and pastries, biltong, pizza, juicy burgers, and just about anything he could want. Wash it all down with craft beers on tap and an award-winning selection of wines. Visit The Bay Harbour Market this Father’s Day and make dad’s day extraordinary by showering him with love and laughter.
Cost: Free entry
When: The market is open every Friday between 5pm and 9pm, and every Saturday to Sunday from 09:30am to 4pm
Where: Bay Harbour Market, 31 Harbour Rd, Hout Bay, Cape Town
Sail along the Atlantic with Waterfront Charters
It may be winter, but nothing beats the ebb and flow of the Atlantic Ocean with a crisp sea breeze caressing your face and a glass of bubbly in your hand. Waterfront Charters’ Pre-Sunset Champagne Cruise is the ideal way to set the scene for a great Father’s Day. Hop aboard your choice of luxury vessel for a 1-hour yacht cruise from the V&A Waterfront, along the Atlantic Seaboard and back.
Toast Table Mountain and your dad as you sit back and enjoy this pre-dinner activity. You’ll get a complimentary glass of local sparkling wine, and a cash bar is available for other drink requirements, including soft drinks.
Cost: R324 – R360pp, book via Waterfront Charters
When: 12 May to 5 August, depart at 3.15pm
Where: Shop 5, Quay 5, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town
A Winter Picnic at Spier Wine Estate
Take back winter at Spier with their seasonal menus, which include wholesome and hearty food from the farm kitchen. Spend Father’s Day at Spier and experience their signature warm and welcoming hospitality, great food and wine, and a massive modern art collection. Their famous picnics make for an amazing family outing. Snuggle up with a blanket and enjoy their winter basket of a hearty soup of the day, a snack box, half rotisserie chicken, roast Spier garden veg salad and dessert.
Cost: R395pp | R180pp (u/12), book via Spier Picnics
When: The winter basket is available until end September 2025.
Where: The Werf, Spier Wine Farm, R310 Baden Powell Dr, Stellenbosch
A traditional Sunday roast at The Conservatory, Cellars-Hohenort Hotel & Spa
This Father’s Day, elevate the celebration by treating Dad to a leisurely 5-star dining experience that nods to all things traditional and delicious at the Cellars-Hohenort Hotel & Spa. Spend quality time with the whole family over lunch at The Conservatory during their weekly Sunday Roast. Guests are treated to a traditional Sunday Roast with succulent slices of roast beef, crispy roast potatoes, seasonal garden vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and rich jus.
Cost: R325pp, book via Cellars-Hohenort
When: Every Sunday, from 12pm to 2pm
Where: The Conservatory Restaurant, The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel & Spa, 93 Brommersvlei Rd, Constantia Heights, Cape Town
Enjoy Prime Ribs and Red at ROOI
Celebrate some of the Western Cape’s finest culinary choices at ROOI, both on the bone and on the vine. From Head Sommelier Luvo’s Vault, discover rare reds from the ROOI Wine Loft. Meanwhile, enjoy a bold selection of succulent rib dishes, from honeyed pork ribs laced with buchu, to short rib nestled in samp and smoke.
Bookings can be made on the website.
When: 1 – 30 June 2025 | 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Where: ROOI, One&Only Cape Town, Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Enjoy Slow-Cooked Lamb at Jordan Wine Estate
The Cellar Door at Jordan Wine Estate is offering a delectable two-course lunch this Father’s Day, for both adults and kids alike. Dads can enjoy a 400g slow-cooked lamb shank with mashed potatoes, roast vegetables, and a delicious red wine jus. Pair that with a baked orange dessert and a glass of wine, and you have the perfect Father’s Day lunch experiene.
Kids also get their own exciting lunch, with either mac and cheese or crispy fish fingers and chips.
Meanwhile, each adult booking also comes with a take-home gift, to ensure that Dad is celebrated all day long.
Cost: R400 per adult | R200 per child. Bookings can be made online.
When: 15 June 2025 | seating either at 1pm or 1.30pm
Where: Jordan Wine Estate, Stellenbosch Kloof Road, Stellenbosch
Spit Braai Roast at London Road Bistro
Treat your father to an unforgettable spit braai feast this Father’s Day. Let Dad choose between a Castle Light or Black Label Draught beer while enjoying a delicious spit braai lunch, featuring spit lamb, chicken and pork ribs, with potato salad, corn and garlic bread on the side.
Finish off with dessert from a selection of whiskey-infused dark chocolate truffles, peppermint tart & traditional koeksisters.
Bring the whole family and enjoy a special Sunday.
Cost: R395 per adult | R195 per child. Bookings must be made online.
When: 15 June 2025 | 12pm – 4pm
Where: The London Road Bistro, 13 London Road, Sea Point, Cape Town
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