Restaurants at wine estates in Stellenbosch

Where world-renowned chefs embrace local produce

At the foot of the Cape Fold Belt, Stellenbosch's Mediterranean climate means that it’s a primary location for viticulture. Conditions are also perfect for growing the kind of produce that attracts world-renowned chefs to restaurants in the region. Paired with tranquil surroundings, a visit to Stellenbosch is one culinary experience you shouldn't miss.

Stellenbosch Berg:

Dornier Bodega Restaurant
Tucked away in the picturesque Blaauwklippen Valley, Bodega combines farm-style meals with wine tasting done at your lunch table. Read more about Bodega.
Dornier Wine Estate | Blaauwklippen Road | Stellenbosch | +27 (0)21 880 0557

Terroir Restaurant
Set under historic oak trees with views of the De Zalze golf course, this restaurant is the perfect setting for a long indulgent lunch or an intimate dinner. Chef Michael Broughton is a master of sauce, his shellfish broth with prawn risotto is legendary.
Kleine Zalze | Strand Road (off R44) | Stellenbosch | +27 (0)21 880 8167

Stellenbosch Valley:

Jordan Restaurant
The menu changes daily and award-winning chef George Jardine places great emphasis on presentation and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant offers an â la carte lunch and a six course, set menu for dinner. And as a cherry on top, the estate’s wine is superb.
Jordan Wine Estate | Stellenbosch Kloof Road | Stellenbosch | +27 (0)21 881 3441

Raphael's at Asara
With bespoke artwork and expansive views of Asara's vineyards, Raphael's offers a welcoming atmosphere and creative, European cuisine.
Azara Wine Estate | Polkadraai Road | Stellenbosh |+27 (0)21 888 8000

Eight Restaurant
Eight is a manifestation of Spier's belief that a restaurant can be a catalyst for environmental change, while at the same time offering nourishing, healthy and delicious food - washed down of course with wine from the estate.
Spier Wine Estate | R310 | Lynedoch | Stellenbosch|+27 (0)21 809 1198

Helderberg:

Olivello Restaurant
Olivello's menu is a rustic blend of Cape comfort food with Mediterranean influences. Situated on Marianne Wine Farm, the simple menu is complemented by the farm’s award-winning wines. Dine with reed-fringed waterways, grapevines and rolling green hills as your backdrop.
Marianne Wine Farm | Valley Road on the R44 | Klapmuts | Stellenbosch | +27 (0)21 875 5443

Avontuur Estate Restaurant
The home of fine wines and fast horses. Situated against the Helderberg, this warm and inviting restaurant serves a mouth-watering â la carte menu, fireside dinners and champagne breakfasts. Read more about Avontuur.
Avontuur Estate | R44 | Between Stellenbosch and Somerset West | Somerset West | +27 (0)21 855

Guardian Peak Restaurant
With a backdrop of the Helderberg mountains and contemporary lounge music creating an ambience, you can't help but relax and take it all in. The winery includes a demonstration kitchen, where head chef, Louisa Greeff, whips up meals intended to complement each of the estate’s wines.
Guardian Peak Wine Estate | Annandale Road | Stellenbosch | +27 (0)21 881 3899

Rust en Vrede
Much lauded chef, David Higgs, has created a menu with a heady mix of classic French contemporary Asian and South African flavours, for example: Smoked Duck, Burnt Bordeaux Figs, Rooibos Gel and Pistachio Cantuccini is a starter on the current four course menu. There’s also a 6-course menu available. Look out for the hand-crafted crockery by local potter, David Walters.
Rust en Vrede Wine Estate |Annandale Road | Stellenbosch | +27 (0)21 881 3881

Greater Simonsberg:

Morgenhof Restaurant
Homely and country-style, the dishes marry simple flavours with well-sourced produce. Try the Chilean salmon with horseradish remoulade. Set in the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountains, it’s just the place to while away the day.
Morgenhof Wine Estate | Klapmuts Road | Stellenbosch | +27 (0)21 889 2024

Zorgvliet Restaurant
The menu offers some old favourites including prawn cocktail and Malva pudding. Get nostalgic in this renovated farmhouse.
Zorgvliet Wine Estate | Banhoek Valley | Helshoogte Pass | Stellenbosch | +27 (0)21 885 1791

Delaire Graff Restaurant
Expect a fresh take on the classics, such as deboned quail with smoked parsnip mash. Dine on the terrace under a canopy of oak trees, while enjoying breathtaking views of the Stellenbosch Valley and Mountains.
Delaire Graff Estate | Helshoogte Pass | Stellenbosch | +27 (0)21 885 8160

Warwick
Enjoy a picnic basket with Warwick wines in a picnic pod shaped like a bird's nest. We loved biltong and brandy Pâté, humus with peppadew salsa and a round of Camembert on our visit to Warwick.
R44 (between Stellenbosch and Klapmuts) | Stellenbosch | +27 (0)21 884 3144

Red Leaf Restaurant on the Beyerskloof Wine Estate is also worth a visit for their famous pinotage burgers.

Read more about nightlife in Stellenbosch. Read our overviews of restaurants at wine estates in Durbanville, Paarl, Franschhoek, Somerset West and Constantia.

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