Belthazar Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overview
Belthazar Restaurant & Wine Bar is a restaurant in Cape Town.
Signature dishes
Grain fed beef steaks arrive with rich marbling and butter-soft texture, while grass fed beef offerings deliver leaner, more mineral-forward profiles. Exotic game selections—including Blesbok, Gemsbok, and Kudu—represent the restaurant's commitment to showcasing South Africa's unique culinary heritage. Crocodile preparations highlight the kitchen's willingness to push beyond conventional steakhouse boundaries.
What to expect
Diners enter a wine lover's sanctuary: the dual temperature and humidity controlled Vinoteque creates optimal conditions for the restaurant's extraordinary collection. The wine by the glass bar allows exploration of rare vintages without commitment, while prices ($$) position premium cuts and selections within reach for special occasions and regular patrons alike.
Atmosphere
Located in the V&A Waterfront neighborhood, Belthazar occupies a space designed to honor serious wine and meat culture. The dual temperature and humidity controlled Vinoteque functions as both functional storage and architectural centerpiece, signaling the restaurant's obsessive approach to wine preservation and presentation.
Why visit Belthazar Restaurant & Wine Bar
Belthazar holds the distinction of housing the largest wine bar in the world, paired with South Africa's Best Steakhouse award—a combination found nowhere else on the continent. The opportunity to taste Kudu and Crocodile alongside grain fed beef, supported by an incomparable wine selection, creates an irreplicable culinary experience.