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Where to eat Contemporary food in Somerset West: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Find out what Contemporary restaurants to try in Somerset West. Somerset West (Afrikaans: Somerset-Wes) is a town in the Western Cape, South Africa. Organisationally and administratively it is included in the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality. It is situated in the Helderberg area (formerly called Hottentots Holland), about 50 kilometres (30 mi) east of Cape Town central city area, and 10 kilometres (6 mi) from Strand. The town is overlooked by the Helderberg (meaning "clear mountain"), a part of the Hottentots-Holland range of mountains. The vehicle registration code for Somerset West is CFM and the post code is 7130 for street addresses, and 7129 for post office boxes.
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10. 96 Winery Road Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 951 reviews
The iconic winelands restaurant,great views of the local Helderberg and a firm favourite amongst the Stellenbosch locals for the past 15 years and still wowing the faithful. A firm reputation for outstanding, friendly service, great food, wonderful steaks
Reviewed By AnneG432
We have always rated the steaks among the best we have had in our area however this time we were very underwhelmed and left feeling disappointed. We went on a Wikideal and one sometimes wonders whether this is the reason why the experience and quality may not be the same? The steaks were dry and only saved by the additional garlic/chilli butter that we ordered. The dessert platter to share needs a revamp. We have been getting the same selection - which is far too sweet - for too long. The only one that should remain is the creme brulee but maybe offer some freshness or sometime different to the standard brownie and overly sweet baked pudding ! The overall service and experience was very mediocre.
9. D'vine Restaurant @ Willowbrook Lodge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By courtneyj594
I went to D'vine about a month and a half ago. The location was quite secluded and the restaurant itself was quite quiet with not too many guests. Their loss. The restaurant is well decorated with great attentive waiters, the food was very well prepared and the atmosphere was great. The food took around 50 minutes but was well worth the wait. I would recommend this restaurant as a place to take someone on a date or possibly with a large group of people and I will be returning at some stage to have a second take on D'vine.
8. Seventeen07
Overall Ratings
4 based on 39 reviews
Our flagship Restaurant, Seventeen07, offers an intimate dining experience with a Table d'hôte Menu delicately prepared by our Executive Chef Reinette Hansmann and her dedicated team of chefs. Fresh seasonal produce from the fertile surrounding farmlands
Reviewed By Ann C
Lovely buffet with lots of choice. Able to sit outside on the verandah as the weather was beautiful. Nice music being played outside which helped with the lovely ambience. Good service from the waiters. All in all a lovely afternoon spent relaxing with friends whilst enjoying good food and wine. What more could you ask for!!!Thank you very much for your feedback, after your recent lunch at Erinvale.I am delighted to hear that you have enjoyed our wonderful buffet offerings, as well as the music and atmosphere of our Terrace Restaurant. This is a very popular venue with all our guests.It was indeed a pleasure to have hosted you and your friends, and we all look forward very much to welcoming you back very soon to our beautiful hotel.Thank you again and best regardsUrs Kern
7. Overture at Hidden Valley
Overall Ratings
4 based on 723 reviews
In November 2007 Overture Restaurant, situated on Hidden Valley Wines - a wine farm anchored into the side of the Stellenbosch hills - opened its doors for the very first time. Starting from humble beginnings, Overture soon became a destination for great
Reviewed By T2343FJdavidw
Monday lunchtime dining meant our family group had this spacious open plan restaurant virtually to ourselves. It might have lacked some atmosphere but that was more than made up for by the glorious views, delightful food, and attentive smiling service.They offer a daily changing seasonal set menu. Two or three choices of dish on the starters, mains and desserts.The team of young chefs beavering away in the open kitchen was a sight to behold.Quality local ingredients, responsibly sourced combined to make it an interesting, innovative and highly recommended dining experience.Our groups only slight criticism of anything would be on the quality of some (but not all) of the wine pairings.Will definitely return.
6. RocoMamas Somerset
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
RocoMamas Somerset Mall is all about building the best Smash Burgers, serving mofo wings and getting messy with some serious ribs.
Reviewed By Naomilabuschagne
I just want to say I have ordered your chicken nachos on Saturday and I was extremely disappointed it was dry and al my nachos was burnt black I took two bites and threw it away. I have been waiting so long for that nachos and ended up very unhappy.Oh no, this ain't cool Naomilabuschagne. Wonât you please pop us a mail with your deets & a copy of this review --> [email protected] so we can get in touch with you directly to discuss this further.Cheers, Casey
5. Restaurant Seven
Overall Ratings
4 based on 41 reviews
George Jardine's contemporary, relaxed Somerset West Restaurant, headed up by Brendan Thorncroft.
Reviewed By Jennifer L
We had a delicious dinner at Seven last night, enjoying the 3-course winter special menu. I had a salad starter (simple, very good), and the sirloin (sitting on a delicious Bearnaise sauce, with kale on top and small onions) which was done perfectly and just delicious. My husband had the stuffed mussels starter (yum) followed by a very creative fish dish ("silvers") done in an Indian-Asian style with a wonderful sauce. We both had the (incredible) Grand Marnier souffle with hot orange glaze and ice cream for dessert....we should have shared one, but they were so good, we ate every bit. And the winter special is 3 courses, after all! Service was friendly and professional, and we brought a favorite bottle of wine and were happy to pay the corkage fee for it. The restaurant was sadly almost completely EMPTY on a Thursday evening, which makes me wonder if people haven't yet discovered this little gem in SSW...it's our 3rd visit in the last year, and we will go back. The winter special is very good value, and the cooking (and pretty plating) is top class. Everyone should go. We need to support this local place, and make sure they stick around. Thanks, Seven!
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4. The Restaurant at Waterkloof
Overall Ratings
4 based on 923 reviews
Fine dining in the heart of the winlelands with spectacular views over False bay . Lunch Monday to sunday 12 to 2 pm . Dinner monday to saturday 7 pm to 9 pm
Reviewed By brokgoud
We visited this fantastic scenic restaurant from the year it was opened and had this year again a fantastic evening there. We all have chosen the tasting menu , 8 courses and another four amuses. i will not elaborate about the different courses as they change it regularly. But the way it was served and the quality of all of them was perfect. When you are in the region do not forget to go here.
3. The Avontuur Estate Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 530 reviews
Put us on your G.P.S.... Avontuur Estate, nestled on the Helderberg mountain, with horses, vines and Table Mountain in the distance is a calm haven from the hustle and bustle of the city. A mere 45 minute drive from the airport with ample parking, Avontuu
Reviewed By shashy2014
We booked a table for lunch,due to the cool weather we sat inside and could'nt really enjoy the view.We all found the waiter, David, strange. No interaction on such a vast menu. When my husband ordered 2 starters as his main meal,he quite obnoxiously said " both at the same time? " We were one of 3 tables so he had all the time in the world to try and interact with us.Our meals were OK, I had kingklip with artichokes served on a saffron veloute.The tinned artichokes were placed on top of the kingklip with no infusion of flavour. Generally a bland meal. The vegetable roulade was described as, not fresh.The thai mussel starter was good and the lambs kidneys with gnocci was delicious.There was no management on the floor to communicate with,the ambiance quite dull.with so much competition in the area, I would not return.
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2. Cavalli Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 739 reviews
Cavalliâs approach to cuisine can be described as âmodernâ, ânature inspired cuisineâ, inspired by a focus on our heritageâ as it draws uponâ the landscapes, flora and fauna of Southern and Continental Africa. â The menu âseeks toâ take diners on a âgastr
Reviewed By bevhudson2016
We had a superb evening here! We had the tasting menu with wine pairing. Was really very good. My husband had the vegetarian option which looked amazing and he really enjoyed it! He isnt a vegetarian!! The staff were very friendly and attentive. Each course was beautifully presented! A must!
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1. Camphors at Vergelegen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 397 reviews
The Camphors at Vergelegen signature restaurant takes its name from the ancient giant camphor trees, planted in 1700, situated in front of the historic Homestead. The restaurant overlooks expansive lawns and beautiful trees complementing the overall dinin
Reviewed By NicC416
The setting is beautiful, if you have a young extended the youngsters can explore and play on the grounds, seems pet friendly. The service is professional and charming, the food was exquisite and the wine crisp and cooled.A stroll around the farm after lunch had many interesting surprises. Strongly recommended.We appreciate the review and your description of the added extra's one can experience when dining at the Camphors Restaurant. Unfortunately we are not pet friendly as we have a host of natural fauna that we need to nuture. Kind regardsSharon Hosking
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