Location: Franschhoek
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Western Cape, South Africa Food Guide: 3 Wine Bar food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Franschhoek
Discover Restaurants offering the best Wine Bar food in Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa. The village of Franschhoek (French Corner), tucked into the Cape Winelands of South Africa, is known as the country's food and wine capital. Galleries and antique shops fill the tree-lined streets, and vineyards established more than 300 years ago cascade over the hills just outside town. Local activities range from wine-tasting tours to trout fishing and hiking. The Huguenot Memorial Museum honors the town's early settlers, who fled religious persecution in France.
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1. Franschhoek Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 439 reviews
Welcome to Franschhoek, one of the culinary hot spots on the African continent. Our estate restaurant - Franschhoek Kitchen, is rated one of the valley's leading restaurants. Franschhoek Kitchen's standards are based on the best international cuisine but
Reviewed By Chris G
We visited this restaurant about 12 months ago and had a very enjoyable experience, with excellent food. What a difference a year makes! On arrival today, we were handed menus but the waiter immediately informed is that half the things on it were off. The substitutions didn't sound too appetising: "Canelloni." "Yes, with what?" "No, cannelloni. It's Italian and vegetarian." "Right...."My wife and I both ordered Vichyssoise, which, when it arrived, was delicious. But it was garnished with a blob of cold cheese (panacotta?) and tiny onion rings, which were stale - awful. Then my wife had a second starter, mussels, well enough cooked, but in a very sweet sauce, which simply didn't work. I ordered tuna, which came grilled the way I like it, but on a bed of saffron tomato - a thick melange of very powerfully flavoured red gloop, which completely overwhelmed the delicate texture and taste of the fish. I ended up scraping the tuna off its red bed - nasty. Someone in the Franschhoek Kitchen is trying too hard to tweak or modernise classic dishes whilst not paying enough attention to both detail and balance of flavours. We accompanied all of this with the Holden Manz Chenin Blanc 2018 - a well-built wine which worked well, despite the food. This is a wine estate which makes excellent wine - especially their reds. Total bill, including tip, ZAR750.00, which for Franschooek, one of South Africa's more expensive villages, was about what we expected. But not for food of this poor quality.Dear Chris G, thanks for sharing your feedback. Weâre sorry your experience didnât match your expectations. It was an uncommon instance and we always strive to do better. We are currently shifting from our winter to spring menu, hence new dishes appearing on the menu. Please feel free reach out to [email protected] with any further comments, concerns, or suggestions you wish to share. Kindest RegardsGavin LewisRestaurant Manager
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2. Leopard's Leap Rotisserie Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 294 reviews
As a popular, family-orientated tourist destination, Leopardâs Leap also boasts sociable tasting facilities, a versatile food offering, culinary shopping and, of course, the charm of a beautiful landscape.
Reviewed By Guest B
I usually don't appreciate a buffet however the quality and veriaty on offer was delicious and impressive.
3. Terra del Capo antipasti bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 27 reviews
The antipasto bar is ideal for a quick lunch of freshly prepared local ingredients while lingering over a flight of wines or one perfect glass of wine. At the bar there will be a daily spread of authentic and traditional antipasti plates, each reflecting
Reviewed By PaarlRock
We have visited a number of times for lunch. The service is always good, the place is very smart and the food top quality and interesting. As it is an antipasti bar, the food portions are quite small, so one has to order a few dishes. It does however get a little expensive, but the quality of the food makes up for it. If you are looking to have a large filling meal, then this is not the restaurant for you. They also have a wine tasting upstairs as well as an option to taste various cheeses and it is well worth it. It is a beautiful place and you will not be disappointed.
