Claire & Brendan
Restaurants
Chefs Warehouse at Maison
Franschhoek
In the beautiful setting of the Maison Estate, this restaurant does not disappoint serving award-winning tapas accompanied by the estate's excellent wines.
Pierneef a La Motte
Franschhoek
Worldly flavours combined with the beautiful restaurant surroundings makes this a popular place for La Motte’s “family lunch” menu. With a focus on seasonal and sustainable, locally-sourced artisan ingredients, Chef Eric Bulpitt presents a seasonal selection of starters, mains and desserts, reflecting his modern interpretation of heritage cuisine.
Protégé
Franschhoek
Flavour-packed casual fine dining eatery offering two outside dining areas. Choose from a selection of small plates designed for sharing, the chef ’s menu, or a selection of seven of the chef ’s favourite dishes for the table.
Le Coin Francais
Franschhoek
French inspired cuisine feature cutting edge methods paired with carefully selected locally themed wine list to showcase the best local wines.
Foliage
Franschhoek
Chef Chris Erasmus delights guests with his foraged fancies, delivering a seasonal menu rich in free-range meat and game.
La Petite Colombe
Franschhoek
This relaxed but refined space offers a theatrical dining experience of contemporary cuisine which fuses local ingredients with French flair in an upmarket vineyard restaurant.
Rust en Vrede Restaurant
Stellenbosch
A relaxed atmosphere set in a National Monument which was once a barrel cellar. The kitchen is in full view of the dining room, creating a relaxed but exciting atmosphere. Offering 4 and 6 course menus and an extensive wine list, Rust en Vrede is the only estate that has been voted in the Top 100 wines and Top 100 restaurants in the world. Bookings open six months in advance and they book up VERY quickly so advanced booking is a must.
Terrior
Stellenbosch
Terrior offers classic pairings and intense depth of flavour characterise the chalkboard menu of deceptively simple dishes. The restaurant is located on Kleine Zalze, a family owned wine farm that has risen to prominence both in South Africa and internationally thanks in particular to its award-winning Chenin Blanc and Shiraz.
Overture
Stellenbosch
Chef Bertus Basson presides over this stalwart of the South African Top 10. The restaurant is situated on Hidden Valley Wines - a wine farm anchored into the side of the Stellenbosch hills with spectacular views and food to match.
Indochine at Delaire Graff
Stellenbosch
Asian inspired, locally sourced cuisine offered in a suburb setting with unrivalled views. Ingredients come straight from the Estate’s own greenhouse, including fresh Asian herbs, micro greens and vegetables.
The Test Kitchen
Cape Town
Voted as one of the Top 50 restaurants in the world, Luke Dale-Robert’s signature restaurant offers an unrivalled gastronomic experience for passionate food lovers. Splash out on the iconic wine pairing. Booking in advance highly recommended - typically books out at least three months in advance.
The Pot Luck Club
Cape Town
Luke Dale Robert’s contemporary top floor restaurant serves exquisite tapas style food with wonderful views. Be sure to try out the Sunday Brunch. Booking in advance recommended.
The Shortmarket Club
Cape Town
Vibrant and contemporary dining experience for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the city centre.
Kloof Street House
Cape Town
Fun, eclectic and quirky with a lively courtyard, Kloof Street House serves contemporary comfort food with a South African twist. Sunday live jazz over lunch.
FYN Restaurant
Cape Town
Exquisite food in an equally picturesque environment. The food and décor are perfectly paired, to the point where you can’t tell where the kitchen ends and the restaurant begins. Local ingredients are given an Asian twist.
Seabreeze
Cape Town
Fresh seafood and crisp white wines are the order of the day in this relaxed and friendly Bree Street restaurant. Look out for the twice daily Oyster Happy Hour. Great value.
Grub & Vine
Cape Town
Refined bistro-style food, in a relaxed, contemporary space. The seasonal menu changes regularly, but you can expect a selection of dishes. There’s also a great little wine bar in the same building – Froggit & Vonkel.
Belly of the Beast
Cape Town
Belly of the Beast is a nose to tail eatery, using sustainably farmed animals and local seasonal ingredients. There are no menu options or set amount of courses. All you do is show up and trust them to satisfy with their seasonal fair.
Janse & Co
Cape Town
A casual fine dining restaurant on bustling Kloof Street offering tasting menus of varying length and a succinct wine list.
The Granary Café Silo Hotel
Cape Town
An extraordinary space in The Silo Hotel offering a mix of classical and contemporary dishes focusing on fresh, local ingredients. Open for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner seven days a week.
La Tête
Cape Town
Farm to fork eatery drawing from skills learnt from Fergus Henderson at St John Restaurant in London.
Salsify at The Roundhouse
Cape Town
The Roundhouse looks out over Camps Bay’s leafy glen to the ocean and Twelve Apostles mountains. Go for the à la carte menu in the interests of tasting the greatest possible variety of dishes.
Thali
Cape Town
Authentic Indian theme. You have two menu choices at Thali – take it or leave it. We certainly recommend that you take it. The tapas for two includes seven remarkable dishes rich in exotic flavours.
Hazzar Grill
Franschhoek/Stellenbosch/Cape Town
Perfectly aged succulent steaks, delectable house specialities and an amazing award-winning wine selection or you can bring your own favourite wine, at no charge! Hussar Grill has gained respect of meat-lovers all over the country. In addition to their legendary beef, game and venison cuts, you will also find a selection of poultry, seafood and salads to choose from as well as an assortment of desserts. Excellent value and fantastic food!