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Enjoy artsy décor and food at Skotnes Restaurant & Bar in Tokai

Skotnes Restaurant & Bar, Tokai, Cape Town

Named after legendary South African artist Cecil Skotnes, the Skotnes Restaurant & Bar is naturally at home in the world of art.

As the culinary extension of the Norval Foundation art museum, the Skotnes Restaurant overlook’s the Foundation’s tranquil wetlands and Sculpture Garden in the heart of Tokai in Cape Town.

The Norval Foundation is a centre for art and cultural expression. The unique art museum setting allows restaurant visitors to enjoy a multisensory experience, blending the finest local ingredients with the finest local and international art. Restaurant visitors, though, will need to pay an admission fee to access the gardens and museum; however they have free entrance every first Thursday of the month.

Skotnes prides itself on their authentic South African cuisine, and constantly updates their flavours and distils their ingredients to bring you something special every time.

All the ingredients used at Skotnes are locally-sourced from small-batch suppliers in order to aid and support the local communities.

Skotnes was even recognised by Eat Out readers and named ‘Highly Commended’ in the Best Everyday Eatery Awards 2018. Executive Chef Phil de Villiers is sure to be proud of his delicious dishes.

What’s on the Skotnes Restaurant & Bar menu?

Skotnes Restaurant & Bar Tokai Cape Town

The Skotnes has a huge menu with a wide and wonderful variety. Vegetarians and vegans don’t have to worry as Skotnes has plenty of dishes on their menu to cater for their dietary needs.

They have a number of menus that change on a regular basis. Their menus differ when you come on weekdays or weekends and time of day so you can always try something different and new no matter when you pay them a visit.

Kiddies’ menus are also available so you can bring the whole family along to enjoy a day eating out together.

To view their full menu click here.

Skotnes Restaurant & Bar opening times

The restaurant is open every weekday except for Tuesday, breakfast is served from 8am till 11am, lunch is served from noon until 3pm and dinner is served from 6pm till 10:30pm.

On Saturdays, breakfast is served from 8am till 11am, lunch from noon till 4pm and dinner from 6pm till 10:30pm. On Sundays, breakfast and lunch can be enjoyed from 8am till 4pm.

Top reasons for eating at Skotnes Restaurant & Bar

Skotnes is a family restaurant so you can bring your kids along with you
The menu offers delicious vegetarian and vegan dishes
The service is personal and exceptional
The décor of the restaurant is both tasteful and unique
The accompanying Bar has a great selection of drinks that can accompany your meal

To make a reservation at Skotnes Restaurant & Bar, call 087 654 5902 or email bookings@theskotnes.com. Visit their website at www.norvalfoundation.org.

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