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With January nearly over, it’s time for some fun and indulgence, so we’re cracking out the bubbly and oysters. These are the restaurants in the country where you can enjoy the two together in all its different iterations.
Nationwide
The nationwide favourite offers oysters served traditionally, on ice with a mignonette sauce and lemon.
Johannesburg
Bottega Café (Parkhurst)
Sunny afternoons at Bottega call for bubbly and oysters while dining al fresco.
Fishmonger (Rosebank, Bryanston and Illovo)
Ample bubbly and oysters, shucked to order, make for the perfect weekend at Fishmonger.
Kream Restaurant (Midrand)
At Kream you can expect upscale dining with oyster dishes and bubbly to impress even your fussiest aunt. From plain to salmon-wrapped, Kream offers oysters for any occasion.
Marble (Rosebank)
At Marble you can knock back oysters served with a delicately fresh and fragrant Thai water dressing and citrus granita. Sip on your glass of bubbly as you enjoy the simple elegance Marble has to offer.
Qunu at the Saxon (Sandhurst)
The oyster and caviar starter at Qunu is a real showstopper, especially when enjoyed alongside a chilled glass (or bottle!) of bubbles.
Durban
The Grill Room (Umhlanga)
The Grill Room offers all things oysters, from native oysters served simply with a red wine mignonette on toasted brioche to flame-grilled oysters with a burnt scallion butter and parmesan floss. It’s one for the oysters-and-bubbly bucket list.
Jack Salmon Fish House (Glen Ashley, Florida Road, Salt Rock and Hillcrest)
At Jack Salmon you’ll get your oysters freshly shucked and served the old-fashioned way. Don’t forget to pair it with some refreshing bubbly.
The Oyster Bar (Umhlanga)
The Oyster Bar offers an oyster for every mood – from freshly shucked and Rockefeller to three-cheese jalapeño and an oyster po’ boy.
Restaurant Ile Maurice (Umhlanga)
Restaurant Ile Maurice offers oysters and bubbly with a relaxed afternoon ambience – what more could you ask for?
Cape Town
Chefs Warehouse and Canteen (City Bowl)
Enjoy deliciously fresh oysters with a glass of bubbly just off bustling Bree Street.
Clarke’s Bar and Dining Room (City Bowl)
At Clarke’s, West Coast Oysters go for just R15 each. Stop by the popular Bree Street restaurant to enjoy an oyster feast.
Mother Shucker Oysters (Woodstock)
Enjoy a Saturday afternoon at the Neighbourgoods Market in style, with oysters and bubbly.
The Mussel Monger and Oyster Bar (Sea Point)
Live your best life listening to live music, enjoying fresh oysters and sipping on the best bubbly at Mojo Market.
SeaBreeze Fish and Shell (City Bowl)
Taking a stroll down Bree Street? Be sure to end up at SeaBreeze. Choose between Saldanha, Mossel Bay and Knsyna varieties, as well as natural or dressed.
Sotano (Mouille Point)
Enjoy 6 Oysters and a glass of bubbly for R125 or 12 Oysters and a bottle of bubbly for R360, as you sit back and enjoy the sunset over Mouille Point.
Beyond Cape Town
Benguela Cove (Hermanus)
Join for the ultimate pairing, with four oysters prepared expertly and served with the perfect bubbly.
Haute Cabrière Restaurant (Stellenbosch)
Start with fresh oysters served with a classic mignonette sauce and finish strong with your favourite bubbly from Haute Cabrière’s selection.
The Noisy Oyster (Paternoster)
Enjoy three grilled oysters at The Noisy Oyster with baby spinach, horseradish crème fraîche and a parmesan crust. There are also Saldanha Bay oysters with lemon and smoked Worchester, and a bloody Mary oyster shot.
Pretoria
Fishmonger (Sun City and Centurion)
Ample bubbly and oysters, shucked to order, make for the perfect weekend at Fishmonger.
Kream (Brooklyn)
From freshly shucked to salmon-dressed, Kream has all your oyster needs sorted, with more than enough bubbly to keep all celebrations festive.
LM in the East (Lynnwood)
At LM in the East, oysters come shucked and served as they should be – fresh, on ice and with lemon. Don’t forget to order bubbly, nothing complements a fresh oyster better!
O’Galito (Woodlands and Centurion)
Fresh oysters are served elegantly with lettuce, smoked salmon and caviar, or decadently baked – both are great for a relaxed afternoon with some bubbly.
Priva Gastronomic Lounge (Waterkloof Heights)
Enjoy bubbly and freshly shucked oysters on the balcony, or as part of the Priva tasting menu, while you take in the jazz music in the serene setting.
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