A restaurant fireplace during winter can transform a simple dinner into a surreal, cosy and warm dining experience.
Food and Wine never tastes better than when you're warm, comfy and in good company!
*Booking are essential.
Dornier Bodega - Stellenbosch
The Bodega Restaurant is famous for their farm cuisine, relaxed atmosphere and amazing architecture. Housed in the pastoral allure of a historic barn, Bodega is a great place to unwind and enjoy classic elegant wines and unique cuisine.
Daily Lunch: 12:00 - 17:00
Thursday to Saturday: Dinner 18:00-21:30
Contact: 021 880 0557
96 Winery Road - Stellenbosch
Enjoy a superb dining experience in the warm and relaxing venue set in the Helderberg countryside. Only fresh, often organic and where possible local ingredients are used to prepare meals inspired by South African favourites. 96 Winery Road is a definite must for all Beef Lovers, for the perfect steak they use only well marbled, mature, organic and dry aged beef. Best enjoyed with a glass or two of red wine.
Mon - Sun: 12:00 - 15:00
Mon - Sat: 18:30 - 22:00
Contact: +27 21 842 2020
Terroir - Stellenbosch
Hailed as one of the top culinary stops in the Winelands, Terroir offers simple meals that are classically paired and characterised by intense and well balanced flavours. The menu keeps in rhythm with the seasons and are prepared by award-winning chef Michael Broughton.
Mon - Sun: 12:00 - 14:30
Mon - Sat: 18:30 - 21:30
Contact: +27 21 880 8167
The Red Leaf at Beyerskloof - Stellenbosch
Renowned for their Pinotage, Beyerskloof is a great place for a relaxed wine tasting and lunch. Set just outside of Stellenbosch, Beyerskloof has a comfortable family style atmosphere and great-value menu with a variety of burgers, sandwiches and salads, but most notably, try their famous Pinotage Burger, Pinotage salami or Pinotage frozen yogurt.
Tuesday – Friday: 08:30 – 15:30. Saturday : 09:30 – 15:30.
Contact: +27 21 865 2685
The Tasting lounge at Waterkloof (above) - Somerset West
On cold days the Tasting Lounge offers the perfect fireplace combined with stylish leather furniture to create a warm and tranquil atmosphere, well complemented with mellowed Merlot and spicy Shiraz.
The tasting lounge is open daily from 10:00 - 17:00.
Contact: +27 21 858 149
Buitenverwachting - Constantia
The cuisine is fine dining with a contemporary and sophisticated and feel. Set menus as well as A la carte are available daily for lunch and dinner, using only the best produce sourced locally and internationally.
Monday - Saturday, Lunch: 12:00 - 15:00. Dinner: 19:00 - 21:00
Contact: +27 21 794 3522
Steenberg - Constantia
The tasting lounge at Steenberg Winery is definitely a place to linger longer, with great wines, comfortable couches and one amazing fireplace. For great food also check out the stylish restaurant, Bistro Sixteen82, at Steenberg.
Tasting Room Opening Times
Monday to Friday: 9:00 – 18:00
Saturdays/Sundays: 10:00 – 18:00
Contact: +27 21 713 2211
*Closing dates for 2012 is from 2 July 2012 until 25 July 2012.
First service will be for breakfast at 09:00 on the 26th July 2012.
Laborie - Paarl
Enjoy the warmth at Laborie Restaurant this winter. Soak up the Cape-French ambience, the excellent wines and enjoy the finest global fusion cuisine. The elegant restaurant and terrace are secluded by vineyards offering a relaxed atmosphere for an unforgettable dining experience in the heart of the Cape Winelands.
Monday to Sunday: Lunch 11:00 - 15:30
Wednesday to Saturday: Dinner 18:00 - 22:00
Contact: +27 21 807 3095
Seasons at Diemers fontein - Wellington
Set in the heart of the Wellington winelands, Seasons is a fresh and contemporary restaurant that offers an original menu inspired by the changing seasons. The menu offers a variety of dishes using fresh, local and seasonal produce.
Contact: +27 21 864 5060
The Cotage Fromage at Vrede en Lust - Simondium/Franschhoek
The Cotage Fromage offers a rustic country deli and bistro experience. Meals are light and sophisticated with an emphasis on healthy and fresh living. The deli and bakery stock olives, organic products, cured meats, local and specialty cheeses that serve the restaurant and offer clients the chance to buy fresh country goods for their own kitchens. The fireplace ensures the right atmosphere during the cold Cape winters but visitors can also play a game of Petanque or Boules when the sun peaks out. Go for a tranquil walk among the vineyards or enjoy live entertainment on Sunday afternoons.
1 September to 31 May - Mon to Sun 8:00 - 17:00
1 June to 31 August - Tues to Sun 8:00 - 17:00.
Contact: +27 21 874 3991
