This Father’s Day presents the perfect opportunity to show dad you really care by treating him 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 with Lunch at Benguela Cove
This Father’s Day, treat dad to an oceanside experience at Benguela Cove Wine Estate. Guests choose between an indulgent brunch or a tribute lunch, with Benguela Cove’s usual à la carte menu, or the specially curated Father’s Day Blackboard Specials. Think: pan-fried line fish and smoky, flame-grilled steaks. Benguela Cove even offers special deals for the celebratory day, including discounts on award-winning wines and artisanal kitchenware.
The kids’ menu offers children fish fingers, chicken strips, bolognaise or a beef burger.
After lunch, guests can enjoy the range of activities Benguela Cove offers, such as the vineyard safari, cellar tour, and Pirate Adventure Golf.
Cost: R150 per person (entrance). Bookings can be made on the website.
When: 21 June 2026 | 9.30am – 11.30am (brunch) | 12pm – 5pm (lunch)
Where: Moody Lagoon (Benguela Cove), R43, Hermanus
Enjoy Slow-Cooked Lamb at Jordan Wine Estate
The Cellar Door at Jordan Wine Estate is offering a delectable three-course lunch this Father’s Day, for both adults and kids alike. Dads choose between roasted pork belly and pan-roasted linefish, both served with duck-fat potatoes, veggies, and a Waldorf salad. Dessert includes a dark chocolate, cinnamon & orange croissant pudding with ice cream.
Each booking includes a take-home gift to ensure Dad is celebrated all day long.
Cost: R495 per person. Bookings can be made online.
When: 21 June 2026 | Seatings at 12pm, 1pm, 1.30pm, or 2pm.
Where: Jordan Wine Estate, Stellenbosch Kloof Road, Stellenbosch
Make it all about Dad at Bay Harbour Market
Bring the whole family to the Bay Harbour Market in Hout Bay and let dad browse a wide array 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.
When: Friday – Sunday | 9.30am – 9pm (Fri) | 9.30am – 5pm (Sat & Sun)
Where: Bay Harbour Market, 31 Harbour Rd, Hout Bay, Cape Town
Three Course Lunch at Muratie Wine Estate
With crackling fireplaces around a farm kitchen on a scenic Stellenbosch wine farm, this Father’s Day lunch offers a leisurely, cosy afternoon in the Cape Winelands. Wine-enthusiast dads can try Muratie’s very own house wine while dining on springbok carpaccio garnished with pickled beetroot and creamy mozzarella.
The main options consist of slow-braised lamb shank, 250g ribeye steak & chips, and pan-seared salmon tagliatelle. For dessert, everyone dines on a sweet chocolate fondant alongside vanilla ice cream.
Cost: R550 per person. Book now on the website.
When: Sunday, 21 June 2026 | 12pm – 3.30pm
Where: Muratie Wine Estate, Knorhoek Rd, Koelenhof, Stellenbosch
A Winter Picnic at Spier Wine Estate
Take back winter at Spier with its seasonal menus featuring wholesome, 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 are ideal for a family outing. Snuggle up with a blanket and enjoy their winter basket: a hearty soup of the day, a snack box, half a rotisserie chicken, a roasted Spier garden veg salad, and dessert.
Cost: R395 per person | R180 per child (u12). Request a basket with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice via the website.
When: Monday – Sunday | 12pm – 4.30pm
Where: The Werf, Spier Wine Farm, R310 Baden Powell Dr, Stellenbosch
Lunch Buffet at Bistro31
Bistro31, located at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Woodstock, is once again hosting a generous Father’s Day lunch buffet. The extensive menu includes salads, slow-roasted beef, pork shoulder with applesauce, hot vegetable sides, and dad-approved desserts (malva pudding and baked cheesecake).
On the ground floor of the lavish Hilton, Bistro31’s refined decor and lively atmosphere make it an ideal choice for treating dads to an urban lunch experience.
Cost: R470 per person. Bookings can be emailed to [email protected]
When: Sunday, 21 June 2026 | 12.30pm – 4.30pm
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town Upper Eastside Hotel, 31 Brickfield Rd, Woodstock, Cape Town
A traditional Sunday roast at The Conservatory
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. 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: R455 per person. Book via the Cellars-Hohenort website.
When: Every Sunday | 12pm – 2.30pm
Where: The Conservatory Restaurant, The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel & Spa, 93 Brommersvlei Rd, Constantia Heights, Cape Town
Smoky Braai at 12 Apostles Hotel & Bar
With a panoramic view of the Atlantic Seaboard, 12 Apostles is hosting a special smoked braai for Father’s Day. The multi-course experience starts with snacks and crispy vetkoek, then moves on to braaied buffalo chicken in potato skins and a sharing braai platter (including lamb curry pie, jerk chicken, smoked short rib, and rooibos barbecue sauce). Finally, dessert is a hot chocolate sauce pudding with Mascarpone cream and caramel fudge sauce.
Cost: R725 per person. Guests can book by contacting [email protected] or calling directly on 021 437 9000.
When: 20 June 2026 | 6pm – 10pm
Where: The Twelve Apostles Hotel And Spa, Victoria Rd, Oudekraal (Nature Reserve), 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: 21 June 2026 | 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Where: ROOI, One&Only Cape Town, Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
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: 21 June 2026 | 12pm – 4pm
Where: The London Road Bistro, 13 London Road, Sea Point, Cape Town
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