Vredenburg Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Vredenburg

August 14, 2017 Hector Krause

Vredenburg is a town of the Cape West Coast in the Western Cape province of South Africa. "Vrede" is Afrikaans for peace. It is the transportation and commercial hub of the West Coast area and administrative centre of the Saldanha Bay Local Municipality. It is located 12 kilometres inland from the coast at Saldanha Bay on the Cape Columbine Peninsula 138km north of Cape Town.
Things to do in Vredenburg

1. Voorstrandt

21 Stranloper Way | Paternoster, Paternoster, Saldanha Bay Municipality, South Africa Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa Seafood, Grill, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner +27 22 752 2038
Excellent
29%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1 reviews

Voorstrandt

Reviewed By Suedany - Port Elizabeth, South Africa

This restaurant has the best location possible. Right on the beach and sitting outside in perfect weather cannot be beaten. The menu is not very extensive, but everything is freshly prepared. Ask the waiter for recommendations and she was quick the recommend food as well as the best craft beer. We even went back for a second visit during our 3 day stay in Paternoster. The restaurant has an all day 'buzz' that is difficult to find at the other places in town!

2. Noisy Oyster

St Augustine Road, Paternoster, Saldanha Bay Municipality 7381, South Africa Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Seafood, International, Fusion, Gastropub, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$188 - HK$377 +27 22 752 2196
Excellent
69%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Noisy Oyster

Reviewed By delfmaz - Bucharest, Romania

A restaurant with a nice decoration, a cozy place to have dinner with friends. Important to make a reservation in advance to book a table.

3. Gaaitjie Restaurant

Sampson Street, Paternoster | Off Sampson Road, Paternoster, Saldanha Bay Municipality 7381, South Africa Outdoor Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Seating, Accepts Credit Cards Seafood, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner HK$235 - HK$314 +27 22 752 2242
Excellent
62%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 877 reviews

Gaaitjie Restaurant

Our listed hours is Seating times. We are open for a local beer or West coast wine all day where you can sit under the umbrellas and stare at the sea. We bring you a unique dining experience.. Explore the Paternoster beach and nestled amongst the rocks, you will find a simple white-washed fisherman's cottage. This 80 year old building, known as 'Gaaitjie' has a warm, nostalgic atmosphere, true to its heritage. This unique atmosphere of tradition and comfort has inspired an eclectic menu featuring local produce, fused with contemporary and Asian influences. Our food is unpretentious and made with love, using sustainable fresh local produce as far as possible. Our décor is modest and comfortable and our unique location promises spectacular views to compliment a memorable dining experience.

Reviewed By Candice H - Cape Town, South Africa

Wonderful service and delicious food! This restaurant’s location is hard to beat, right on the beach with magnificent views. We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch here - calamari, mussels and masala prawns - all cooked to perfection. And the homemade potbrood was heaven! Not to be missed when visiting Paternoster. Highly recommend.

4. Blikkie Pizzeria

32 Saint Augustine Road | Corner of Tamaryn and Saint Augustine, Paternoster, Saldanha Bay Municipality 7381, South Africa Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Accepts Credit Cards Seafood, Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch HK$24 - HK$110 +27 79 598 8616
Excellent
45%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 364 reviews

Blikkie Pizzeria

A friendly family restaurant serving delicious pizzas, burgers and seafood at reasonable prices. View to die for!

Reviewed By Deborah G - Uk

Not expensive but still poor. Very greasy calamari with a tinned feta and olive salad and a pizza with no tomato base, processed cheese and pineapple/ham from tin.
Lovely spot with a lovely view but wouldn’t go back.

5. Slipway Waterfront Restaurant

Sadanha Bay Harbour, Saldanha, Saldanha Bay Municipality 7395, South Africa Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Seafood Lunch, Brunch, Breakfast +27 22 714 4235
Excellent
26%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
1%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 123 reviews

Slipway Waterfront Restaurant

Saldanha Bay Harbour. Settled in a protected corner of the harbour. We offer sumptious freshly prepared seafood, calamari steaks, rings, oysters,freshly plucked from the bay. Mussels freshly havested from the bay and served in a variety of sauces or freshly steamed in shell and served with crispy chips. Snoek served with soetpatat, hake deep fried or grilled, kingklip.Meat and chicken dishes. Pastas, salads. Desserts. Our "BillHenry" bar is fully licensed. Open 7 days a week. Kitchen closes 16H00. Open evenings for functions,group bookings.( By prior arrangement ) We extend our hours over weekends and high holidays.

Reviewed By BibiSouthAfrica - South Africa

Such a pity ... lovely views, great rustic vibe and friendly staff. We arrived here at 13:20 - finally got food at 15:00 which was then to oily and greasy (possibly due to oil not being hot enough) and calamari slightly undercooked in the haste of getting food through to us.
Staff was frazzled due to it being busy, and oil all of the sudden needed to be changed after our waitress told us that our food was being served? In actual fact, that was probably the right thing to do, but in the middle of lunch service?
While we were there, a few tables walked out being disgusted with the wait and the lack of honest communication and although apologies were made, the staff could have offered a free drink or coffee to make up for the kitchen’s slack.
Such a pity ... great potential, but not sure if I would like to take the chance of taking visitors there and waiting for my food for 1:40 ....

6. Oep ve Koep bistro

St. Augustine Road, Paternoster, Saldanha Bay Municipality, South Africa (Formerly Oep ve Koep) Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch +27 22 752 2105
Excellent
66%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 162 reviews

Oep ve Koep bistro

Reviewed By MarkVD - Cape Town Central, South Africa

Chef Kobus van der Merwe may still be involved in the menu, but his focus is now on Wolfgat, a restaurant in the same town. Oep ve Koep's restaurant feels rather lost now, with empty tables, a neglected garden, hesitant service, and a menu that fails to excite. The quality of the individual dishes remains good.

7. The Sandstone Cafe & Lounge

27 Main Road | Behind the West Water Building, Saldanha, Saldanha Bay Municipality 7395, South Africa Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Wheelchair Accessible Bar, Cafe, Seafood, Grill, Pub Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch HK$24 - HK$78 +27 22 714 1574
Excellent
28%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
11%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 42 reviews

The Sandstone Cafe & Lounge

Reviewed By Sportsbunny - Langebaan

This is a super little Pub Restaurant, off the street but well worth the visit. The staff is very friendly and so helpful, the food was superb. Best burger I have had in a very long time. The view is beautiful there is a playground for the kids and all in all a great place to go to for lunch.

8. Weskusplek Restaurant

Beach Road, Jacobs Bay 7380, South Africa Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Seafood Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +27 22 715 3333
Excellent
14%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
12%
Terrible
13%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 108 reviews

Weskusplek Restaurant

Reviewed By Richard100848ZA - Pretoria, South Africa

Arrived upon this place as part hiking trail arranged by West Coast Biospheres. Very friendly staff made us welcome and we enjoyed their beefy hamburgers and some had the fish. Lovely setting in a verandah overlooking the bay. Plenty of birdlife and some brave souls swimming in the chilly sea. Must be great at night.

9. Reuben's

3 Kriedoring Street, Paternoster, Saldanha Bay Municipality 7381, South Africa Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +27 22 752 2044
Excellent
42%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
9%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 352 reviews

Reuben's

Renowned five-star boutique guesthouse, Abalone House has crossed the threshold into the international hospitality arena. A coveted and highly-acclaimed Reuben's restaurant opened in October 2013, elevating Abalone House to new heights of luxury, decadence and service. The finest local cuisine is now showcased in an atmosphere of pure relaxation and sensual enjoyment. Reuben Riffel is a celebrated household name in South Africa and is renowned for his culinary prowess. He chooses the best local ingredients, treats them respectfully and prepares them beautifully to create unique taste sensations. Double-baked snoek souffle with salted apricots, roasted pork belly with chilli-lime and ginger caramel, malva pudding with buttermilk sherbet and Amarula custard hint at the unique cuisine that awaits diners at Reuben's at Abalone House.

Reviewed By CookRE - Harare, Zimbabwe

Superb food especially the Mushroom and Goats cheese starter. There is a fine choice of wines at a price to suit everyone, Service was excellent and timely and the views from the restaurant were stunning. Atmosphere was exactly what you expect from a hotel of...MoreThank you for sharing your experience with us. We're always happy to hear that our guests are enjoying our offering and we appreciate your five star score.

10. Blue Bay Cafe

48 Gracillaria Crescent | Blouwaterbaai, Saldanha, Saldanha Bay Municipality 7395, South Africa Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Pizza, Seafood, International, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks +27 22 714 1177
Excellent
37%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 67 reviews

Blue Bay Cafe

Blue Bay Cafe is a sea side venue nestled in the tranquil and magnificent Saldanha bay. Our glass enclosed panoramic restaurant offers protection from the elements whilst overlooking the gorgeous ocean, fynbos Gardens and the and bustling sea port. Our newly designed is unique, small and delicious. We specialise in great food, paired with local, west coast wines, offering a selection of dishes that are done well, and filled with rich tasty flavour. Local ingredients are used and fresh produce is made every day. We'd encourage you to book a candle lit evening with us in order to enjoy the magnificence of our sunsets or an afternoon business lunch, for a touch of class. Blue bay restaurant - cafe, is a rare find on the west coast, setting a bar above the rest.

Reviewed By Johann U - Western Cape, South Africa

Wonderful meal with real great ambiance. We loved the simple yet complete menu. Prices are fair and portions sufficient. Some great specials during the week attracting many customers. There were too few waiters though and some requests took much too long to execute. All other factors overshadowed the service.

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