I had a lunch “meeting” a couple weeks ago and I told the guy that I would see him at the Oasis Restaurant at the Mount Nelson.

“Are you aware of it?” I asked him.

“Cape Town’s best kept secret,” he replied.

Wow – that’s laughable. I know a lot of places and things claim to be Cape Town’s “best kept secret” and they are entitled to those claims. A secret beach, perhaps. Or a little viewing point on Signal Hill – great. That makes sense. But why should a restaurant which is so tranquil and charming, with easy parking and delicious food be a secret? I find that quite bizarre. Actually, it’s more than that – I find it nothing short of astounding.

Seriously, consider me astounded.

I know how to keep a secret and that is why I try not to publicise the various Bakoven beaches I frequent (and sometimes get attacked on) but I’m also in the business of making your lives easier. It’s all about living the holiday, right? So when it comes to a “secret” which will make your lives easier and is open to the public, I would actually be harming you if I don’t tell you about it. Because then you would be living the “nightmare,” rather than the holiday.

If you want to get away from the madness in a place with no noise and nothing but a civilised laid-back atmosphere, then please do yourselve a favour and grab a wrought-iron chair on the terrace overlooking the most beautiful pool and lawns in Cape Town, and kick-back. You can eat from the hot and cold buffet or you can eat off the menu. There is a chef right there and you can select what meat or calamari you want him/her to cook for you and they will cook it in front of you. It’s all incredible because it all falls under Chef Rudi’s jurisdiction – which means it’s as good as it gets. You’ll recall our chat about the Planet Restaurant ..

This is pretty much exactly how we roll, friends.

Did I mention the parking? It’s free and there is tons of it. In the shade too 😉

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