CAPE TO CUBA

BEST FOR This stalwart of the False Bay coast pulls a loyal crowd with Latin fare and seaside cocktails. FOOD Kick off with tapas-style starters from the wide-ranging menu inspired by Spanish and Cuban cuisine. Delicious peri-peri chicken livers and sticky pork ribs are as popular as the grilled sardines with salsa verde. Mains highlights are meaty: spicy lamb curry, mojito chicken marinated in rum and lime, or the hunger-busting diablo rum burger. If there’s a signature dish, it’s the paella piled high with fish, calamari, prawns and chorizo – ideal for sharing. The chocolate cigars are a quirky end to the meal. DRINKS A reasonable wine list, but cocktails are king. SERVICE Laid-back at the bar and more on the ball in the main restaurant. AMBIENCE The eclectic décor is part of the attraction and the sandy-floored cocktail bar has a relaxed feel. (RH)