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The Western Cape has some of the finest and most festive restaurants in South Africa, set in the hub of tourist mecca’s and views over breath-taking scenery. Let us host you, as you savour cuisine from local recipes to fresh seafood made by world renowned chef’s.
Cape Town
Beluga first opened its doors in 1999 to immediate public acclaim, attracting diners such as Bill Clinton, Samuel L Jackson, Kevin Spacey and Tiger Woods and winning a spot in the Top 60 New Restaurants in the world, as voted by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine.
Friendly and on the ball service, there’s a veritable army of waitrons to work the large interior and outside areas, an auspicious thing indeed.
Cool and chic but not overly so, it’s a casual or dress up, day- or night-time spot, with refined décor and flattering lighting inside. Alfresco is best when the sun’s out and you can people watch on the paved courtyard. Beluga is a haven for those looking for quality and a touch of glamour
Emily's is the premier restaurant for South African Cuisine and has achieved an enviable reputation as one of the very best restaurants in South Africa. During the past eighteen years the restaurant has received numerous local and international awards.
Emily's staff includes well trained and dedicated individuals, specialist in their respective fields. The restaurant is well appointed and romantic, yet is also designed to host larger functions. There is a selection of hundreds of different wines with one hundred available by the glass. During summer guests can enjoy sitting on the balcony overlooking the waterfront.
Franschhoek
Food Chef-patron Reuben Riffel’s culinary talents simply get better with age, as does his spruced-up, ever-popular eatery where enjoyment seems the only thing on people’s minds. And no wonder…
His deceptively simple bistro fare is virtuously good (you can taste every fresh flavour), perfectly portioned and cleanly plated. Try the soufflé or chilli-salted squid, or a salad, which will have you pining for seconds. Reuben’s seafood risotto is easily the best you’ll find in the valley. If you can hold back from scoffing the last of the parmesan and truffle-infused mash, you might just manage an equally moreish dessert.
Stellenbosch
Under the starlight African sky, set in a garden in the Western Cape Winelands, moyo at Stellenbosch is unlike any other restaurant. Bedouin tents and Gazebos are placed throughout the garden and create an almost nomad African Village, although the tree houses are the best seats on a balmy summer’s evening.
Watching over this moyo Village is a 300 year old Oak Tree, a testament to Africa’s greatness. Around this Gentle Giant, bedlike couches designed and crafted by moyo are placed in a 360 degree radius for the best views of the erf.
The buffet span is an incredible 25m. The flavor of freshly cooked potjies, tagines and grilled meats fills the air with aromas of cumin, paprika and rosemary…. The aim and design of the buffet is to create individual African gastronomic experiences, experimenting with the tastes and flavours of Africa. Even though it’s mostly self-service, face-painting waitrons are at your beck and call.
More so in life, restaurants are about balance. Not only in food and wine, but also people.
Rust en Vrede’s food, “a contemporary take on the classics”, is a combination of freshness, flavour and flair. The freshest of ingredients is key, from which they have their own herb and vegetable garden to select. The meat is sourced from their property in the Kalahari Desert and is matured to specifications. This means control of the quality of product served.
The right team and the freshest ingredients make the finest dining experience at a world class venue. The original cellar, a National Monument, has been converted and their kitchen is placed “front and centre”, thus creating an ambience that is relaxed but vibey. There is also a proprietor/chef/winemaker table in a private dining room.
Situated in the charming university town of Stellenbosch in historical Dorp Street, is an elegant Cape Dutch-style house called La Gratitude. Built in 1798 by the first Reverend of Stellenbosch, it boasts a blend of Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian architecture. This grande old lady has been gently and tastefully renovated and refreshed to provide the home for Ernie Els’s new signature eating spot.
The Big Easy Restaurant and Wine bar offers food that is “now” with the feeling of a time “when” quality and relaxation was the ultimate garnish at the start or end of a special day. Their mission statement – to achieve and maintain the same distinction in food, wine and service that La Gratitude inspires with its history, ambience and grandeur.
The brasserie-styled eatery offers imaginative, world-class food that smacks of local flavour.
If the finest cuisine prepared with the freshest ingredients whet your appetite, then plan to enjoy the delicious taste of laid-back luxury served with a hint of history.
Knysna
Situated on the water's edge of Knysna's trendy Thesen Harbour Town, is evocatively named after the warm wind that blows across the Mediterranean. Sirocco is a vibey lunch and dinner time venue, a meeting place for those who appreciate relaxed sophistication, cutting edge design, friendly service and great food. The romantic ambience is created by clever lighting and plush seating, set in a variety of green hues from lime to olive.
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