In a hip brick building with al fresco seating in a pedestrian square, Beluga is a fashionable Moet & Chandon-branded restaurant and bar. The interior is modern chic with a nod to the exclusive champagne brand, with massive photo prints of beautiful models sipping bubbly in various locations.

When I dined here mid-week the place was packed. My friend and I sat inside, at the bar, which had comfy leather stools and cool vibe. I love the menu at Beluga, which has loads of delightful seafood offerings, which I always dig over meat.

I started with my favorite sea critter, calamari, which came spiced and served with a spicy peanut dressing here. I also couldn’t resist ordering the seared tuna salad with baby lettuce, avocado, sesame seeds and spicy Asian dressing. Both were mouthwatering. My friend started with a half-dozen oysters, which I admit I snatched one of and wish I’d splurged on some myself. Beyond seafood, of which there is more than I have space to name, there is a springbok carpaccio for turf lovers and a roasted vegetable tarte for vegetarians on the appetizer menu.

Mains are more meat-focused, with a number of steak options plus ribs and the signature “More than Beef Wellington” dish that includes steak and duck liver pate in a puff pastry with beef reduction. The kingclip, tuna and crispy chilli fish mains are stellar, however, if you like fish. And the sushi here is some of the best in town.

Beyond bubbly, Beluga has a curated cocktail list that focuses heavily on martinis and variations of them. There is also an extensive wine list and the bartenders know how to mix pretty much anything properly. Sit at the bar and you’ll often be mixed a special cocktail on the house.