Welcome to Cape to Cuba, Kalk Bay, where the lively atmosphere of South Africa blends with the contagious rhythm of Havana salsa. Imagine this: the Van Vuuren family had a brilliant idea in 1999, just before the year 2000 began, and they thought, why not add a little bit of Cuba to Kalk Bay, South Africa? And thus was born Cape to Cuba, a place so cool you could turn a mojito into a popsicle.
As soon as you walk in, you’re thrust into a colorful, Cuban-inspired fantasy world filled with odd souvenirs, antique posters, and Cuban memorabilia. You’ve entered a time machine and arrived at a funfair in Havana. Before you can say “mojito,” you’ll swing your hips to the Afro-Cuban tunes and sand floors.
Cape to Cuba is a distinctive eatery in Cape Town that provides an authentic Cuban dining experience. The cocktails are excellent, and the service is warm and inviting. The cuisine is a fusion of Cape and Cuban flavors, including well-grilled calamari tapas, ribs, and paella.
The mango and chili mojito are pleasant and flavorful, and the Portuguese bread is a must-try. The breathtaking views of the harbor and the restaurant’s distinctive location—with feet in the sand and passing trains—set it apart. They are strongly suggested for a fantastic evening!
Cape to Cuba Tapas Menu
Item
Description
Price (R)
STICKY CHICKEN WINGS
Six wings served with a sticky glaze
R65.00
CHILLI POPPERS
Three poppers filled with spicy ingredients served with a dipping sauce
R60.00
CUBAN BREAD
Homemade bread served with salsa and lime mayo
R40.00
STICKY PORK RIBS
Pork ribs glazed with a sticky sauce
R65.00
SOUL IN A BOWL
Peri-peri chicken livers served with Cuban bread
R60.00
MUSSELS
Mussels in a creamy white wine, garlic, and dill sauce, served with Cuban bread.
R60.00
CAPE CALAMARI
Dusted calamari strips, deep-fried and served with tartare sauce
R60.00
GRILLED SARDINES
Sardines grilled and served with salsa verde
R65.00
COCONUT CRUSTED HAKE STRIPS
Hake strips crusted with coconut
R45.00
POTATO SKINS
Potato skins filled with cream cheese and served with sweet chili dip
R48.00
Cape to Cuba Sopa (Soups) Menu
Item
Description
Price (R)
CHICKEN & LIME SOUP
Specialty soup topped with avocado pulp served with Cuban bread
R65.00
Cape to Cuba Ensalads
Item
Description
Price (R)
CHICKPEA & SPINACH SALAD
With toasted almond flakes, coconut, coriander, feta & cranberries, apple cider dressing
R78.00
CAPRESE SALAD
Bella rosa tomatoes, mozzarella, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, olive oil, balsamic reduction, topped with basil pesto
R78.00
CHICKEN LIVER PERI-PERI SALAD
Peri-peri chicken livers on salad leaves, red onion, boiled egg, bella rosa tomatoes
R110.00
BUTTERNUT & CRISPY BACON SALAD
With crispy bacon, roasted peppers, bella rosa tomatoes, feta cheese, roasted seeds, rocket, balsamic glaze
R85.00
FOR THE GREEKS
Traditional with feta, bella rosa tomatoes, olives, onions, capers
R75.00
Cape to Cuba Menu Extras
Item
Price (R)
POTATO CHIPS
R25.00
CARIBBEAN RICE
R22.00
VEG OF THE DAY
R35.00
Cape to Cuba Ninos (Kids) Menu
Item
Price (R)
FISH & CHIPS
R55.00
CALAMARI & CHIPS
R60.00
RIBLETS & CHIPS
R65.00
CHEESY PASTA
R45.00
ICE CREAM AND CHOCOLATE SAUCE
R38.00
Cape to Cuba Pasta
Item
Description
Price (R)
SEAFOOD PASTA
Mussels, calamari, line fish, prawns in a creamy chardonnay sauce, linguini
R165.00
LINGUINI BOLOGNAISE
Served with parmesan shavings
R105.00
Cape to Cuba Carnivore Menu
Item
Description
Price (R)
PUNTAS DE FILLET
Tender strips of the fillet (medium done only) are basted in chocolate chili sauce and served with rice or chips and vegetables.
R175.00
CUBAN PERI-PERI CHICKEN
Thigh and drumstick flame-grilled, basted with peri-peri sauce, served with yellow rice or potato chips
R155.00
MOJITO CHICKEN
Chicken breast marinated in mint, rum, lime, and a hint of garlic, served with yellow rice or potato chips.
R148.00
SPICY LAMB GAMBOU CURRY
Lamb neck (bone-in) and potato in a medium spicy Caribbean curry with maraviroc, served with yellow rice.
R165.00
TORTILLA CUBANO
Mince or spinach and feta tortilla topped with yogurt, onion rings, chili sauce, served with a side salad.
R145.00
BAY OF PIGS
Hoisin, honey & ginger basted grilled pork ribs, served with potato chips
R140.00 (Half Portion) / R185.00 (Full Portion)
Cape to Cuba Diablo Rum Burger
Item
Description
Price (R)
DIABLO RUM BURGER
Made with two pure sirloin patties, jalapeno, bacon, dill cucumber, mozzarella, tomato, lettuce, and sriracha. Served on a deep-fried Cuban roll with a rum sauce on the side
R145.00
Cape to Cuba Seafood Platters
Item
Description
Price (R)
HEMINGWAY PLATTER FOR TWO
Grilled crayfish, eight prawns, mussels, baby calamari tubes, catch of the day. Served with paella Without crayfish
R980.00
R750.00
SEAFOOD PLATTER FOR ONE
Prawns, mussels, calamari strips, catch of the day. Served with paella
R375.00
PAN-FRIED BABY CALAMARI TUBES
With smoked paprika, capers, olives, and red peppers. Served with Caribbean rice
