Gordon’s Bay · False Bay

A Mediterranean grill
on the water’s edge

Family-owned dining with spectacular views over False Bay — fresh seafood, flame-grilled favourites and homemade fare from our master chefs.

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Our story

The best dining experience in the Bay

Café Zest is a family-owned restaurant on the Gordon’s Bay beachfront, where the Mediterranean meets the Cape. Our qualified head chefs bring together the freshest seafood, prime grills and homemade breads and desserts.

Whether it’s a long lunch with a view of False Bay or an evening by the water, we’re here to give you a warm, memorable table.

Red wine being poured for guests at Café Zest

On the plate

Mediterranean, made fresh daily

Fresh from the sea

Line fish, calamari, prawns and mussels — the day’s best catch, simply grilled or Mediterranean-style.

From the grill

Prime beef, pork and poultry cooked over the flame by our qualified head chefs.

Homemade & seasonal

Fresh-baked breads, hearty soups, seasonal vegetables and desserts made in-house every day.

Beyond the table

Catering for your occasion

From intimate celebrations to larger gatherings, we offer personalised catering tailored to your event. Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll craft a menu to match.

Café Zest chefs plating dishes at a chef’s-table event
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Find us

Visit Café Zest

71 Beach Road
Gordon’s Bay, Western Cape

021 200 2605
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Opening hours

  • MonClosed
  • Tue – Sat12:00–22:00
  • Sun12:00–21:00

Request a table

Reservations require at least 24 hours’ notice. We’ll confirm by phone or email.