COY

Tucked discreetly between the Time Out Market and the Silo District, COY is a masterclass in understated elegance, truly a “hidden gem” that exudes both intrigue and exclusivity. Set within the sleek, dark-toned pavilion, its blackout interiors act like a picture frame, drawing your gaze to the ever-changing canvas of the waterfront, with Table Mountain providing a majestic backdrop.

At the helm is Chef Ryan Cole, the celebrated culinary force behind Salsify at the Roundhouse. His signature tasting menus, whether the exploratory seven-course “COY Experience” or the more concise “The Two’s”, are ocean-inspired and deeply rooted in Africa’s culinary heritage. Each dish celebrates seasonality, sustainability, and indigenous ingredients, all served with unpretentious refinement.

The service is polished yet relaxed, delivering memorably warm hospitality that feels both personal and high-end. In every sense, COY offers more than just a meal, it provides a refined, sensory-rich dining experience, hidden within the pulse of the city yet profoundly intimate. A place to celebrate Cape Town’s flavours and vistas, COY is well worth discovering and savouring.