GORDONS BAY · SOUTH AFRICA

Life is always better with a little ZEST

A little more than lunch

Steps from the beach in Gordon's Bay, Cafe Zest is a place to linger over beautifully prepared food, carefully selected local wines and the simple pleasure of a sea view.

Bright restaurant dining room with white tablecloths, wooden chairs, framed artwork, large windows, and a potted fiddle-leaf fig.

ABOUT US

Good food, good wine, the sea,

Just beyond your table.

Delicious Food

Local Wines & Aperitivo

OUR MENU

People clinking glasses of white wine at a restaurant dinner table

Gourmet salad with cantaloupe, prosciutto, blue cheese, arugula, tomato, and balsamic glaze on a gray plate

Glass of Stella Artois beer on a restaurant table beside a vase of flowers, with a sunny waterfront street outside

Mediterranean seafood platter with grilled shrimp, fish, arugula salad, tomatoes, olives, pickled onions, lemon wedges, and crusty bread

Two orange cocktails with ice and orange slices on a restaurant table overlooking the water

Outdoor seaside restaurant patio with picnic tables, umbrellas, ocean views, and parked cars

Mediterranean seafood platter with grilled shrimp, fish, croquettes, salad, lemon wedges, toasted bread, and glasses of wine

Bright waterfront restaurant dining room with white tablecloths, wooden chairs, framed artwork, and large windows overlooking the water

Gourmet fruit dessert with strawberries, raspberries, edible flowers, mint, and crisp sesame garnish on a speckled green plate

Busy outdoor cafe patio with diners seated at picnic tables beneath umbrellas, overlooking a street and palm trees.

Two plates of crispy fish and chips with lemon wedges, greens, dipping sauce, and two bowls of fries.

Two grilled beef tacos topped with greens, pickled onions, tomatoes, and creamy sauce on a blue rectangular plate

Café server in an apron pouring sparkling wine into a glass at an outdoor restaurant table

Elegant seaside restaurant table set with white linens, wine glasses, silverware, menus, and a leafy centerpiece overlooking the ocean.

Overhead view of friends holding wine glasses during a social gathering

Shall we save you a seat?

BOOK A TABLE

SEE OUR MENU

Whether you're planning an intimate celebration, a special occasion or a larger gathering, let Cafe Zest bring a little chic, coastal charm to your event. Host your occasion with us, overlooking the beautiful shores of Gordon’s Bay, or let us bring the Zest experience to you with our outside catering services.

From thoughtfully prepared food to warm, attentive hospitality, we'll work with you to create a memorable occasion, wherever you choose to celebrate.

Get in touch with our team to discuss your event and how we can make it special.

Your Occasion, Our Table.

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