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Cape Colony Restaurant

Address: Mount Nelson Hotel, 76 Orange St., Gardens, Cape Town
Phone: 021/483-1000

Price range: $$$-$$$$
Cuisine: Eclectic
Location: Cape Town Central

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Fodor's Review:

Tall bay windows, a high domed ceiling, and a giant trompe-l'oeil mural—an inventive evocation of Table Mountain in days of yore—create a befitting setting for the city's most historic and unashamedly colonial hotel. This is a good place to come for a stylish night out, enhanced by a band. The menu includes such classic dishes as foie gras ballentine with apple-pear chutney and brioche, and lamb's kidney Bercy (with shallots and white wine). You'll also find Asian-inspired creations such as tomato-and-basil risotto in tomato water with fried dim sum, and Vietnamese black-lacquered roasted rack of lamb with fried bok choy. The Oasis, the hotel's Mediterranean poolside buffet restaurant, is outstanding.

Keep in mind: Reservations essential.
Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V