With the Support Stellenbosch Restaurant Rewards campaign, it has never been easier to enjoy all the spoils of the Stellenbosch Winelands restaurant scene. Sit down for a fantastical fine dining affaireor choose something more relaxed and laid back…
Here are 20 participating winelands restaurants to earn Stellenbucks at:
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Stellies Tap Room
Picnic Style Eatery, the Stellies Taproom on Klein Joostenberg (home of the Joostenberg Bistro) is a family friendly space where the whole family can relax and children can run and play. Come to enjoy a delicious al fresco meal, a chilled glass of wine, ice-cold craft beer and the laid back farm setting. All beers are brewed on site. Tastings and tours are offered.
Enquiries:
021 8844 014
taproom@stelliesbeer.com
Joostenberg Bistro
Seasonal menus change often, featuring flavoursome dishes made from scratch, using regional farm produce. The atmosphere is relaxed and family friendly with a cosy fireplace in winter and a vine-shaded stoep overlooking the gardens to be enjoyed in the summer.
Enquiries:
+27 21 884 4208
bistro@joostenberg.co.za
The Bakery at Jordan Wines
The Bakery atmosphere is relaxed and fun, evident in the modern, yet simple décor in neutral shades with a splash of red, where visitors can unwind and enjoy the freshly produced fare amongst the aromas of baking bread, pastries and freshly brewed coffee. Alternatively, one may dine ‘al fresco’ on either the lawns or the newly completed wooden deck.
Visitors can choose from a selection of dishes of the day, charcuterie, breads, dips, cheeses and pastries.
Enquiries:
+27 21 881 3004
thebakery@jordanwines.com
Vadas Smokehouse and Bakery
Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery creates a place where families and friends can join together and eat food that is carefully, ethically and healthily sourced and prepared. Meals are served on ‘family-style’ platters which encourage sharing. Vadas believes in supporting local, quality-driven businesses and practices farm-to-plate dining where simple dishes embrace and showcase the quality of produce.
Go today, and find out for yourself why Vadas Smokehouse is one of the most-loved family restaurants in Stellenbosch!
Enquiries:
+27 21 809 1137
info@vadas.co.za
Middelvlei
The Momberg family of Middelvlei Wine Estate invites you to join them from Monday to Sunday lunch to be part of a very special, authentic South African outdoor barbecue experience. An integral part of South African culture is to cook outdoors. Having a braai has evolved into a unique South African social event, family and friends gathering together to share good stories and a special bottle of wine, creating a memorable experience.
Enquiries:
021 883 2565
info@middelvlei.co.za
Pink Valley Wine
Pink Valley’s restaurant offers patrons a unique, modern and relaxed atmosphere in which to share and enjoy contemporary tapas dishes, either with friends, family or colleagues. Here too one can simply pause and admire the pristine surrounds of the Helderberg with a glass of Rosè in hand.
Enquiries:
021 855 3744
info@pinkvalleywines.com
Lanzerac Deli
Indulge in the heart of the Cape Winelands with the very best in fresh and artisan produce. Tucked amidst vineyards and giant Oaks, the Deli is the perfect gourmet retreat for diners in search of home-made delights and sweet culinary creations. Famous for its cappuccino’s and all-day breakfast, the Deli offers a wide selection of homemade bread, pastries, gourmet sandwiches, locally sourced cheese and charcuterie platters, all of which can be enjoyed in a cosy indoor setting or outdoors on the terrace. The team of chefs are hard at work in an open kitchen and boast a philosophy about food that is simple: good food based on well-loved recipes with fresh ingredients and prepared to perfection.
Enquiries:
021 887 1132
restaurants@lanzerac.co.za
UPSCALE DINING
Delaire Graff Indochine Restaurant
At Indochine, Head Chef Virgil Kahn’s Afro-Asian masterpieces are inspired by his Cape Malay heritage and epicurean journeys through Asia. Dine al fresco, with dramatic Table Mountain views, or in the atmospheric, art-filled restaurant.
Enquiries:
info@delaire.co.za+27 21 885 8160
Overture
Overture restaurant, Bertus’ first restaurant, is situated on the foothills of the Helderberg Mountain, where it found a home at Hidden Valley Wines. From humble beginnings in 2007, Overture soon became a destination for great food, service and wines and has won numerous accolades over the years. Overture celebrates and champions South African produce – like ethically-sourced fish and organic maize. Bertus, Head Chef Drikus Brink, and the kitchen team aim to serve honest, simple, produce-driven cocking based on classical techniques. In Bertus’ words: “At Overture, you will not see any awards in the restaurant, as the cooking should speak for itself”.
Enquiries:
021 880 2721
info@dineatoverture.co.za
Relaxed Dining
Rust & Vrede Winemakers Lunch
Rust en Vrede’s full range of wines are available for tasting at our Tasting Room in the Rust en Vrede cellar. Tastings are guided by our friendly and knowledgeable tasting room staff, who can also take you on informal tours of our underground cellar. Combine your wine tasting with our renowned Winemaker’s lunch, a simple set menu of either steak or salmon accompanied by a glass of wine. The perfect way to spend a winelands afternoon under the oaks.
Enquiries:
021 881 3881
info@rustenvrede.com
Guardian Peak
A lifestyle without wine is incomplete. Our Live with Wine philosophy is built on our firm belief that wine and food should be inseparable in our daily diet – it being not as much a matter of appreciating wine with food, but rather the enjoyment of wine and food. We trust that our wines and our food will fulfil the latter.
Enquiries:
021 881 3899
info@guardianpeak.co.za
Lanzerac Taphuis
The succession of ownership through the eras has layered the Estate’s rich history, and present day Lanzerac honours the rich and vast legacy by telling the stories of its past. Created during the Rawdon era, the Taphuis Bar is a place where guests have created many memories. The gourmet pub-style menu offers sharing plates and light meals in a relaxed environment overflowing with beautiful country charm. The menu boasts homegrown food sourced from local farmers and suppliers, prepared with creativity and originality by the resident team of chefs. Dining options are either indoors set against an impressive handcrafted bar and large roaring fireplace, or outdoors on the shady terrace complete with garden views.
Enquiries:
021 887 1132
restaurants@lanzerac.co.za
Delaire Graff Restaurant
Shaded by a canopy of oaks, Delaire Graff Restaurant offers guests a truly exceptional dining experience. The views overlooking vineyards and olive groves towards the Simonsberg Mountain, are truly spectacular. Inside, art-filled interiors and elegant styling accentuate a luxurious destination, perfect year-round. Delight in contemporary a menu accompanied by the award winning Delaire Graff wines in a place dedicated to fine food and warm hospitality.
Enquiries:
info@delaire.co.za
+27 21 885 8160
Kunjani
From relaxed dining inside our contemporary designed restaurant to al fresco meals on the deck, Kunjani’s superb gourmet cuisine boasts the very best of local and seasonal ingredients, taking diners on a culinary journey which encompasses both European and African influences.
Enquiries:
+27 87 630 0409
info@kunjaniwines.co.za
Longridge
With panoramic views sweeping over False Bay and Table Mountain, the award-winning Longridge restaurant is a perfect showcase for delicious South African inspired cuisine. For a unique experience, take a seat at our restaurant at the foot of the Helderberg mountains, while on the patio overlooking moonlit vines and breathtaking views of the False Bay Peninsula and Table Mountain.
Enquiries:
+27 21 855 2005
info@Longridge.co.za
The Vine Bistro at Glenelly
The Vine Bistro is synonymous with flavor-packed classic bistro food with a modern twist, served with the distinctive, and award-winning wines from Glenelly Estate. The interior decor is warm and elegant while the outside invite long lazy afternoons enjoying the picturesque views across the fynbos gardens and vineyards up towards the Simonsberg foothills.
Enquiries:
+27 21 809 6444
bistro@glenelly.co.za
The Long Table at Haskell
Our new menu at Longtable has been designed to offer the diners the opportunity to take a journey through a diverse range of flavours and textures. With assistance of former tutor, Stellenbosch legend Michael Broughton from Terroir, young Head Chef Charles N. Joubert has come up with a menu that reflects Charles’s penchant for creativity and freshness. He brings with him a passion for finely crafted food and a palate attuned to food and wine matching. A ten item, seasonally orientated offering awaits, our interpretation of modern South African cuisine, and a fitting match for the multi award winning Haskell wines. Set amongst beautiful surroundings and vineyards, Longtable promises a tranquil country setting that is unpretentious yet convivial.
Enquiries:
+27 21 881 3895
longtable@haskellvineyards.co.za
Bellevue
This restaurant boasts a modern, chic interior with an oversized terrace looking onto a great lawn, perfect for that lazy afternoon lunch. The menu offers a mouth-watering selection of dishes to suit any mood. From classic breakfasts to scrumptious salads, lip-smacking starters and hearty mains, through to signature pizza’s and platters to share.
Enquiries:
restaurant@bellevue.co.za
tastings@bellevue.co.za
+27 21 865 2054
Majeka house Kitchen
Our kitchen team’s culinary efforts are sure to delight your palate with our award winning à la carte menu. Our focus at Majeka Kitchen is to provide for our guests mouth-watering food in an elegant and comfortable environment.
Enquiries:
021 880 1549
restaurant@majekahouse.co.za
Devon Valley Hotel – Flavours
The Devon Valley Hotel’s signature restaurant, ‘Flavours’, offers one of the most exquisite settings of restaurants in Stellenbosch and has been the preferred destination for memorable Winelands celebrations over many decades. The restaurant is ideal for any special occasion: from a romantic dinner for two in a quiet corner to a family and friends gathering to celebrate together.
Guests and visitors can expect Authentic, Contemporary Cape Cuisine in a most picturesque Stellenbosch restaurant setting where the focus is on bold flavours, celebrating classic dishes with creative flair and fresh clean tastes. It is best described as a concept of food which is essentially simple, yet where flavour always comes first.
Enquiries:
021 865 2012
info@devonvalleyhotel.com