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Where to eat African food in Stellenbosch: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Find out what African restaurants to try in Stellenbosch. Hiking trails and art galleries abound in Stellenbosch, but it's wine that takes center stage. More than 100 wine cellars, most open to the public, surround the oak-lined South African town, and tasting tours operate daily. Winter brings a four-day festival celebrating the local vintages. The historic town center houses the trading-post style shop Oom Samie se Winkel, the Neo-Gothic Moederkerk church, and museums dedicated to toys, military memorabilia, autos and early life on the Cape.
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9. Kraakvars
Overall Ratings
4 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By BHLdn
Little new gem in Stellenbosch! Awesome food, had breakfast and lunch here, was not disappointed and I want to try all on your menu! After having the melkert spring roll, Im considering this to be my local. Keep it up guys, although you are evolving and learning as a new spot, Im going to return again and again!
8. Floreal Brasserie
Overall Ratings
4 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By Rubybirkenhead
Restaurant is In the grounds of the Marianne Wine Estate but open to all. At the front there is a good play area for kids and at the back the outside tables overlook water.Amazing prawn starter, and lamb also recommended. Very good value.
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7. Middlevlei Wine Estate
Overall Ratings
4 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By LloydL259
One of the most iconic South African things is definitely a braai! And well, when majority guys think they really know how to braai, doesn't mean that you're really any good at it. But, let me tell you about this #WineRoutingWithLloyd experience that we stumbled upon on the Stellenbosch Wine Route on a Sunday afternoon. The Middelvlei Wine Estate Boerebraai Experience. Well, imagine sitting on the stoep (patio) of one of those old school farm houses, (the ones with the a wraparound polished stoep). The whole family is there for Sunday lunch & it's a bit of a family braai day. The kids are running around playing in the sun, the cows grazing in background, whilst the adults are sipping on a glass (or bottle) of wine. And every now & then you get a waft of that braaivleis being cooked on the open fire. Well, if that doesn't have you salivating yet, then you definitely should imagine that cheese melting in that braaibroodjie.On arrival you'll get shown to your table, where there is a crate waiting for you, with all of your plates & utensils needed for the lunch. But 1st things 1st. Lets have a glass of wine with our starter shall we?Freshly baked Potbrood, served with homemade butter, snoek pate & fig preserve. (Almost good enough to enjoy as a dessert too!) For mains, well. Think of a bit of everything that you could have on a braai? Lamb Chops, Boerewors, Chicken Sosaties, Pampoenkoekies, Potato Salad & a Green Salad. And it's all braai'd to perfection. Nothing is overcooked. The wors is still nice & juicy, but not raw. And those pampoenkoekies. Delicious! Oh! And don't forget that braaibroodjie that you've been salivating about now.Then, what's a proper South African experience that's not ended off with a homemade Malva pudding served with Ice Cream? There really is something special here. It all tastes like home. None of this really mass produced product & that is pretty much because it is all made from scratch on site at the estate. What I really liked about this lunch experience, is that it is very relaxed and there is really no rush. Exactly like the vibe you'd pick up at a friend's house when you are there for a braai. And to make it even better, this time round you don't have to braai & you don't need to clean up that braai grill afterwards either. Double bonus. Then finish off your lunch with a cup of Boeretroos (Coffee) made on the fire. This is a unique experience for the locals (the whole family) & the international visitors that will give them the real South African braai experience & at the same time, enjoy some of the great wine that Ben Momberg is producing at Middelvlei. Check Middelvlei out & plan to #VisitStellenbosch. #WineRoutingWithLloyd - Driven by the #KiaSportage
Where to eat Fusion food in Stellenbosch: The Best Restaurants and Bars
6. Eike by Bertus Basson
Overall Ratings
5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By Wendy373
If youâre looking for typical African haute cuisine, look no further, this is the place to be. Each and every dish was delicious, the staff was excellent (best of any restaurant weâve been in SA). Every course was a small adventure and a burst of flavours, highly recommended! Only small remark is that it was a bit noisy since there was a large group having dinner.
5. The Green Goose Eatery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 41 reviews
Our menu has been designed with a passion for balanced flavours, seasonality and innovation. The dishes we create are influenced by chef gustaaf's travels around the globe, and love of fusion food. Our vibe is casual and we want people to be present, rela
Reviewed By 856carlr
From the position of the restaurant, to the friendly service from the chef & owner and waitrons we thoroughly enjoyed our family lunch. The menu options made it hard to choose as each looked great. The starters and mains chosen certainly did not disappoint in their taste and uniqueness. We will be back!! Glad to hear that you and your family had a lovely time here with us. Can't wait to see you guys soon again!
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4. Twaalf
Overall Ratings
4 based on 90 reviews
What was once twaalf, is now KRAAKVARS, a direct english translation: Crackling-fresh. Simply delicious, proudly South African...a gem amongst the masses of restaurants in Stellenbosch. Recently transferred ownership, and has since undergone some major im
Reviewed By StravaStell
Menu not great and had to get beer from nearby restaurant as no licence to sell - food cold , actually bits frozen and chips were old and cold ------------------------- many other better choices around ------- management needs to rescue ASAP.Hello StravaStell, sorry for the delayed response. We are so sorry you had such a bad experience. We have recently undergone some major changes, including a menu change. The transfer of ownership came with many challenges, but we have since then made improvements that I know will impress. If you have time, pop in again and have a look at our new menu, if you let us know what you ordered, we'd love to make it for you again on the house. We guarantee you will be coming back for more.
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3. Basic Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 960 reviews
Basic Bistro is cosy restaurant right in the heart of Stellenbosch. We have been making locals and strangers feel at home for many years, with a dedicated focus on using quality ingredients to prepare all meals while setting a comfortable and intimate atm
Reviewed By morewierd
Visited twice during our 3 night stay......what does THAT tell ya.On our first visit we sat inside.......hubby had Prego Chicken Pasta......I had Pesto pasta w/Chicken. Yummy and HUGE portions! we each indulged in a glass of Shiraz.....and had a bottle of sparkling water.2nd visit at 4:30 PM the next day.............SHARED the Asian Bistro dish.....another YUM and huge....and then decided on 2 deserts that we didn't have room for the day before.....Magic Mousse and Greek lemon Pudding. BOTH desserts were NOT to our liking.STICK to the real food and skip the desserts.Elbe was delightful!This place is ALWAYS crowded and now you know why.....it's the food, folks.Good morning to you!______________________________________________________________________Thank you for the fabulous review, we really appreciate it!______________________________________________________________________We are overjoyed that you love it here at our little bistro.______________________________________________________________________We hope to welcome you again soon!______________________________________________________________________Safe travels!______________________________________________________________________Rico Wessels
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2. Oppie Dorp Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1481 reviews
Relaxed dining, South African seafood, steaks, lamb, duck, venison,pizza, great wines and desserts. Caters for vegetarians, gluten free etc.
Reviewed By Stephanie J
Excellent service by attentive waiter , loved the ambiance .Looked forward to the karoo lamb but rather underwhelmed therefore disappointed.Nicely presented but lamb itself warm rather than hot and potato wedges tasted like yesterdays potato warmed up .Thank you for the review. Apologies that the lamb was not hot enough. Not sure what went wrong with the pan fried potatoes - we prepare them fresh every shift. You did not raise any of this with the owner when he checked on your table? He could have corrected any issues immediately then....Please e-mail us on [email protected] to discuss this further. We hope to welcome you back soon and "wow" you with not only the ambiance and service, but our great food too.
Most Popular European food in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
1. Helena's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1192 reviews
Helena's Restaurant at Coopmanhuijs aims to serve heritage food with finesse, often with subtle twists in the detail, thereby turning the familiar into the spectacular. The menu is designed to reflect the bounty of the Boland, with specific emphasis on fr
Reviewed By MJPWestSussex
We visited this restaurant recently, it was an OK experience.The food was good, lamb & risotto. Our feeling was that the restaurant is trying a little too hard to be excellent. Atmosphere was not relaxed a little starchy.My wife and I shared a bottle of wine, which was kept on a table at the end of the room, so we had to wait for our waitress each time we needed a top up, which was odd. We expected more from our evening, but it is ok.
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