Breede River Valley Restaurants

Tucked away in Robertson Wine Valley, capturing an engaging and captivating atmosphere, Bistro at Weltevrede Wine Estate secures views of the vineyards and mountains. Serving breakfast, main meals, light meals and snacks, the cuisine is simple yet tasty, enjoyed with a glass of homegrown wine and welcoming atmosphere. Dine at Bistro at Weltevrede Wine Estate under the vine covered terrace enjoying delicious food, fine wine and sweeping views located along the R317 between Robertson and Bonnievale.

Intoxicate the palate with mouth-watering meals seduced with Klipdrift infusions. Delicious burger such as the renowned Klipdrift burger served with potato wedges dominates the senses and taste buds. Relax and make yourself at home delighting in burgers and roosterkoeks layered with strips of steak, chicken or veggie fillings. Brandewyntuin Restaurant intoxicates sweet and savour palates with their legendary brandy cuisine located on the Klipdrift Brandy Distillery in Robertson.

Café Fresh is a unique addition to the eateries in the picturesque town of Montagu. Run by two South Africans who recently returned from a few years in the UK, they bring style and culinary delights from far and wide to this delightful restaurant. With a relaxed atmosphere and great menu it is ideal for everyone and families with kids are very welcome. Decent play areas and other distractions will keep them entertained. Movies are screened on certain evenings at 8pm and depending on the movie run time it should end at 10pm with dessert and coffee. The cost for these viewings is R90 per person, this includes a drink on arrival, meal movie dessert and coffee, cash bar. Sweet! Need to know? Bookings are essential on movie evenings as Café Fresh can only accommodate 18 people.

This delightful and breathtakingly beautiful setting is Bin Courage Wine Estate, where diners peruse the local cuisine paired with decadent wines and aromatic coffees. Enjoy a delicious lunch indoors warmed by a roaring winter fire or alfresco under an old African Pepper Tree sampling fresh salads and creative sandwiches. Café Maude awaits discerning palates just off the scenic Route 62 on Bon Courage Estate Winery in Robertson.

Dine under the vine-covered porch wrapped in Bougainvillea boxes perusing the extensive menu over a glass of crisp wine. Die Stal soothes the palate with delectable food and daily board specials, exquisitely presented in generous portions. Choose from extensive and exciting spreads, freshly squeezed fruit juices and an array of light meals and decadent moist cakes complimented by expansive views and tranquil surrounds. Die Stal escapes the senses to country surrounds brimming with hearty fare and scenic vistas.

Die Tolhuis Restaurant was started by Reint and Karien Grobler, former journalists with a great sense of fun-living and a passion for ‘trustworthy’ food. After selling their paper they created Die Tolhuis Restaurant into what it is today – a place where one forgets about time and truly enjoys a day’s outing. Set between the mountains with a spectacular view, the restaurant entertains the whole family. Kids can have fun in the play area while moms and dads relax under the shady wild olive or almond trees, or the large fireplace during winter. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, from Tuesday to Sunday. The food reflects our traditional South African cuisine and the menu varies slightly from summer to winter. Come and experience friendly hospitality and tasty food, and portions that will make your eyes bulge.

Nestled in the tranquil pulse of the winelands, Karoux inspires warm, welcoming ambiance touched by satisfying wholesome cuisine. Seasonal and local produce grace the blackboard menu laced with creative cuisine that will leave you coming back for more. For starters, tantalise the taste buds with deep fried brie with pita and fig preserve followed by crispy Karoux Lamb cutlets and finally, the grand finale, orange and chocolate tart. Organic and local produce influence the menu, which changes consistently according to what is available. Visit Karoux and discover true Karoo hospitality located along breathtaking scenery and the famous Route 62.

Kolgans is the Afrikaans name for Egyptian Goose; an elegant rustic cruise that entices the appetite with authentic Afrikaans fare and chilled out river ambiance. The slow cruise departs the riverbank, taking with it scrumptious breakfasts and languid lunches with special evening cruises arranged by order. Boasting authentic home cuisine, wonderful scenery and option to fish, swim or just chill, Kolgans River Restaurant makes for an exciting alternative to dining on land.

Les Hauts de Montagu smiles from within the gentle slopes, garnished by indigenous fynbos and olive groves, perched in tranquillity. From within the colonial style restaurant, overlooking the olive and lavender groves, lingers the aroma of unforgettable cuisine, flanked by the Langberg Mountains and tranquil valleys. The high beamed ceilings capture a story of a bygone era; tables spill out onto patios, immersed in a tapestry of scenic vistas. A set menu pampers the mood with a theatrical performance of taste and colour, blended with the distinctive finish of fine paired wines. Les Hauts de Montagu inspires culinary connoisseurs into an oasis of beauty and tranquillity set in the heart of Olive and Lavender groves along the rising slopes of the Langeberg Mountains.

Located just off the popular Route 62, Nuy Valley Restaurant serves a wide variety of local cuisine spilling off the top quality menu. A la carte and buffet meals entice the palate with delicious Sunday meals and booking only evening dinners highlighting special occasions. The boutique wine cellar pairs fine wines with delicious cuisine, perfect for those occasions that require something special.

Delighting the senses with sweeping views and interesting a la carte menu, Outdoor Arena Restaurant secures breakfast, lunch and dinner with hearty food catering for all tastes. Start the morning with a sunrise breakfast brimming with scrambled egg, bacon rashers, grilled mushrooms and fried tomato. Light meals such as pancake filled with green fig, brie and cheddar cheese in a creamy white sauce pampers the palate. For mains, try the cordon bleu - crumbed chicken breast, filled with ham and cheddar, covered with cheese sauce and finally, conclude the meal with a silky coffee with a twist, layered with cream or ice cream. Outdoor Arena Restaurant is a delightful retreat and gastronomic oasis set in scenic Bonnievale.

For authentic Boland hospitality and the best of traditional Cape Cuisine, Paddagang Restaurant in Tulbagh is a must try. The restaurant is located in the town’s historic Church Street. The Cape Dutch building and manicured garden charms one into feeling that one is revisiting a time gone by. In keeping with the Cape Dutch setting, the restaurant is laid out with yellow wood furniture. In winter the two fireplaces create a warm ambience while dining in the court yard is a must in summer. The menu represents traditional Cape Boland fare with all the long lost favourites such as Bobotie, Smoorsnoek and Waterblommetjie bredie. Paddagang supports a host of local wines but also two gems from it’s own “padda” label: Paddarotti and Brulpadda. Paddagang can be hired as a function venue.

Tempt the palate with traditional and Continental a la carte dishes complimented by friendly and excellent service. Preston’s Restaurant serves lunch and dinner in the comfort of the indoor dining room warmed by a roaring winter fire or alfresco on the sheltered garden patio. Enjoy the ambiance and comfort of Preston’s Restaurant and international South African pub in the heart of Montagu off Route 62.

Peruse the 5-course dinner menu wrapped in understated elegance, crafted by renowned chef, Lena Vergo. The menu changes frequently, dependent on fresh homegrown produce. Lunch and dinner menus offer award winning dining with choices such as rack of lamb, seared tuna, aged beef fillet, or famous kudu fillet. Handmade pastas and freshly picked salads grace the palate daily concluded by signature pecan pie - a specialty made with the organically grown pecans from the farm, topped with homemade ice cream from the dairy. Dine within the formal dining room or alfresco on the cool terrace with options of picnics under the shady Pecan tree. Enjoy gourmet cuisine perfected with a glass of wine suited to compliment each meal from the extensive wine cellar. Restaurant 1723 immerses the palate in elegant country charm and award winning dishes that applaud the palate with resounding recognition.

This signature restaurant is set against tranquil picturesque scenery dressed in fresh, clean cut décor exuding a just conceived look and feel with a twist of elegance. The menu brims with energy, textures and exploding flavours weaved into an ever-changing eclectic combination of tastes. Accompanied by an extensive wine list and state of the art wine cellar, Reuben’s caters for easy going to sophisticated palates. Reuben’s at The Robertson delights fine dining palates with eclectic combinations housed in The Robertson Small Hotel, on Van Reenen Street in Robertson.

Enjoy lunch and dinners in a cosy setting nurtured by a roaring winter fire or cooled alfresco by a summer breeze on the courtyard. Experience true gourmet cuisine indulging the senses with explosions of taste, colour and presentation heightened by the interactive wine cellar and bar. Templeton’s Restaurant encapsulates gourmet cuisine paired with exceptional wine and welcoming hospitality.

Housed inside a large clinker brick house, strewn with coloured fairy lights hanging from the eaves, The Docks invites relaxation and casual ambiance. Serving an array of well-rehearsed dishes, seafood, grills and South African cuisine, diners enjoy a complementing tight and well-presented wine list. Choose from schnitzels, covered in rich mushroom sauce, burgers with chips and salads, big juicy steaks, with heavenly tipsy tart with ice cream. Pop in to The Docks, relax and soak up the ambiance before settling down for a delicious meal and good company.

Exuding a stylish Continental flare, The Mystic Tin lingers in cosy serenity and good food that delights the palate. Using locally sourced produce, the menu satisfies with starters of camembert & mushroom tower - tomato and mushroom topped with grilled camembert and drizzled with fig coulis, accompanied by a salad garnish. For mains, a Karoo brew chicken - two thighs marinated in Wayne's Honey Draught, and roasted in the pizza oven, served with a vegetable skewer. For the grand finale, chocolate Klipdrift brandy cake dusted with dates and vanilla ice cream. Open for lunch and dinner, The Mystic Tin tantalizes with decadent cuisine and warm hospitality, just off the historic Route 62 in Montagu.

Swaddled by the Langeberg Mountain Range extended by vineyard views, Vineyard Restaurant delights from within one of the oldest farms in the region. The restaurant offers a tantalising a la carte menu alongside sumptuous breakfasts and gourmet picnics. Enjoy sweeping views and the freshest farm produce beautifully presented for comfort food at its best. Tucked away between the historical villages of McGregor and Robertson, Vineyard Restaurant offers tantalising meals flanked by beautiful views and fine wine.