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'I felt like one of those posh Real Housewives of Cape Town'
Weekend Argus on Saturday
|May 31, 2025
DO YOU want a dining experience that feels like a gentle brush with luxury and elegance, without it being intimidating? I have found the perfect spot for you in Cape Town.

Now hear me out. Yes, it may be in the exclusive, wonderful and newly re-opened and revamped Cape Grace Hotel, yet the elegant restaurant in the hotel - Heirloom - while indeed a classy spot is not a stiff-upper-lip type of place. It is more “put on your favourite silk dress” rather than “borrow your aunt's inherited pearls".
The name Heirloom, when you look up the meaning, means a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations, like those pearls you chose not to wear. So expect a slight sense of "Old Money", a bit of "The Gatsby" and all-glamour but also a place where you can enjoy a five-course meal with relish: which is exactly what I did when I was invited to attend recently.
From the moment you step in the vibe strikes you: it is a sophisticated modern cruise with dark woods, deep tones and soft lighting that balances moodiness with class. There are stunning views it being on the west quay of the V&A Waterfront: think the more quieter side of the docks, yachts, sea... but once the food arrives you will probably forget the views because the art of the food will be all you can focus on.
The standout centre bar, surrounded by sleek glass and pockets of greenery, brings a brightness and modern edge that lifts the whole atmosphere. It's intimate, stylish and perfect for the kind of night where you want to treat yourself (and maybe someone special too).
Each course was introduced with a smile and a story, adding just the right amount of theatre to the evening. It had that good old-school charm where hospitality wasn’t about flair but about making you feel looked after.
Now, this wasn't your classic candlelit date night. It was before our wedding a time of lists, budgets and final fittings but this evening became something unexpectedly meaningful. We were seated with other reviewers, which could’ve been awkward, but ended up being one of the highlights.
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हजारों चुनिंदा प्रीमियम कहानियों और 10,000 से अधिक पत्रिकाओं और समाचार पत्रों तक पहुंचने के लिए मैगज़्टर गोल्ड की सदस्यता लें।
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