Burgundy Restaurant

Burgundy Restaurant: excellent seafood and sea views

Delicious food, great wines, never-ending
ocean views and fantastic company are all
waiting for you at Burgundy in Hermanus!
 
028 312 2800
7 Harbour Rd, Hermanus
burgundy-restaurant
info@burgundyrestaurant.co.za
BurgundyHer
burgundyrestaurant

Burgundy Restaurant: excellent seafood and sea views

Taste the speciality abalone dish, vegetarian options + spot whales

Burgundy Restaurant has one of the best locations an eatery can have: at the edge of Hermanus’ bay, overlooking the historic old harbour and the sea beyond, which in season is full of whales. That’s not the only attraction, though. It’s known in town for excellent seafood, particularly the fish and chips, an original seafood pasta and, most of all, its unique abalone dish.



GET QUALITY FOOD WITH A SASSY INTERIOR

Walk into the restaurant, and you’ll be greeted by warm smiles and enticing smells, such as artisan bread baking in the oven. It’s known in town for its high culinary standards, and it's this entire package that locals and patrons from all over the world return for.

The interior of Burgundy is classic and cozy. On one side is a school of wooden fish on the wall, and upfront is a welcoming bar.

 

FIND A SEAT ON THE VERANDA

There’s a lot of natural light spilling in from the open windows and doors, but as with most sea-facing restaurants, you'll want to find a seat on its veranda, where you'll get endless views over Walker Bay. 

In addition, the old bistro adjacent to Burgundy has been transformed into a contemporary new space for a younger crowd, with an outdoor smoking area, and an outside covered patio that offers protection from the wind. In peak season, says owner and chef Rudolph van der Berg, “it's an incredible vibe ... we would easily put through a thousand, two thousand people a day”.



TRY THE SPECIALITY ABALONE DISH

The all-new Burgundy menu is a combination of the restaurant’s classics and new dishes, with a selection of tapas and an extensive cocktail menu for beautiful, long summer evenings on the veranda. 

An old classic, and renowned, dish is the abalone, or perlemoen as it’s known in Afrikaans (it’s a kind of mollusc or sea snail). It’s green on the SASSI list as it’s farmed by Abagold, a farm in the new harbour. "It's an acquired taste," says Van der Berg. "It's not a very seafoodie or fishy tasting dish, so people who don't enjoy strong seafood flavours would definitely enjoy abalone."

 

"You don’t need to be adventurous to try it," says the chef. "It’s a simple abalone dish made with a combination of onion, garlic, fresh sage, dashi, minced abalone, little whole pearl abalone and cream, served with coconut-infused jasmine rice." 

MUST-TRYS FOR VEGANS + VEGETARIANS

Burgundy is a good choice for groups with a variety of dietary requirements. There are a few vegetarian and vegan options, such as the fresh and tasty lentil and chickpea salad, with pickled tomato, fresh basil, coriander and thinly sliced marinated red onion.

HAVE A VEGAN BURGER 'WITH SUBSTANCE' 

The vegan mung burger is also popular. “It feels like you're eating something with substance," Van der Berg says. The burger is topped with a tomato smoor, which is made with garlic, chutney, a bit of Worcester sauce and onions. There are also vegetarian wraps, curried lentils with steamed vegetables, along with other options.

In the late afternoons, the tapas are popular, with selections such as Kleinrivier Gruberg cheese croquettes, chilli poppers, cob fishcakes, as well as the tasting platters with cured cold meats, deep-fried halloumi, artichokes and a selection of pestos and fresh artisan breads.

 

BURGUNDY IS KNOWN FOR ITS SEAFOOD

Give the seafood pasta a try. Van der Berg created it nine years ago for a television programme and it has become one of the big sellers, he says. It’s made with red pepper and cashew-nut pesto. The beer-battered hake is made with only the best quality hake and the batter, made with the award-winning Old Harbour lager.



THIS IS WHAT THE CHEF RECOMMENDS 

However, in Van der Berg's opinion, the best dish is the crispy and spicy chicken wings. "It's absolutely divine, and it's something new on the menu that people enjoy," he adds. The chicken wings are first baked in a special selection of spices, virgin olive oil and Indonesian soy sauce until golden and crispy. The wings are then left to cool. Before it’s served, it’s tossed in the spice mix again, some lemon juice and olive oil, then baked again until hot and crisp.



THERE’S A LOT TO SEE CLOSE BY

Burgundy is in the centre of Hermanus, and the Curio and Craft Daily Market is next door. There’s plenty more to see, the old harbour, the whale museum and many excellent galleries all within walking distance.

---

TRY SOME MORE LOCAL HERMANUS FARE

Try out this quirky + vegan/vegetarian spot by the sea. 

Get the full guide to eating Burgundy's speciality abalone dish

Arrive straight from the beach for lunch at Dutchies

Have you ever swam in the famous tidal pool at Ficks

When are you heading out to Hermanus for the weekend

Hermanus is great for a day trip escape.

---

Use our events section for an up-to-date overview of what’s happening in the city, ‘burbs and dorpies. Join our newsletter and get quick access on the go by adding us to your mobile home screen for the ultimate guide to discoveries in Cape Town.


Follow and like us on TwitterFacebookLinkedInInstagramPinterest for updates. 

 

 

Cape Town Events Calendar
December 2024
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31

AroundAboutCars 3 Car rental specials in Cape Town

Free upgrades, free data, 10% off luxury vehicles & more

Wolfkop Nature Reserve 4Our team’s tip-off: 50% off cottage ...

Completely private cottages with splash pools, hot tubs and more

HintHunt AfricaGet over the midweek hump with a ...

Easy spot for team building, midweek date night, & more

Palm House Boutique Hotel and Spa August 2024Sublime dining at Palm House Boutique ...

Friday Night Steak Club, Afternoon Tea, 6-course tasting menu & more

The Barracks accommodation city centre Cape Town accommodation special for a ...

20% off, free breakfast, access to rooftop pool

mischu 2024Reasons to have lunch at mischu

Where else in Sea Point can you have lunch for under R100?

Trail's End Bike HotelTeam building, stylish conferencing & ...

Ultimate work-play-and-stay hub, Trail’s End

Milk on the beach wafflesOur team’s top picks at the Waffle ...

Loaded hotdogs, caramel popcorn G&Ts, waffle churros

Pear TreeThe hidden seaside bistro on the ...

Sushi calamari, miso sirloin & rice krispies milkshakes

mischu 2024Weekends are for mischu

You can get breakfast and coffee with the R99 brunch special

Cannibisters 2024Cape Town’s very own cannabis club, ...

Now with over 90 strains of weed and The Serenity Room

Off-road adventure at Scootours BanhoekBest day ever? Monster Mountain ...

Scootours Banhoek has scooters, vine bikes and archery

Milk on the Beach 2024Reasons to visit this beach-side family ...

Ramen by the sea, a build-your-own waffle bar & 5 more

Palm House Boutique Hotel and Spa August 2024This boutique 5-star hotel offers ...

The signature Palm Journey includes a 3-course lunch

GiveawaysTravel Tips