Eastern Cape Restaurants

This popular restaurant is situated within close proximity to the prestigious Paxton Hotel in a prime location above Humewood Road. Framed by eclectic décor warmed by natural crete-stone walls and vibrant abstract artwork, Café Brazilia exudes a contemporary Mediterranean feel bustling with activity. Boasting an excellent variety of dishes from open sandwiches, tramezzinis, and salads to impressive seafood platters and peppered ostrich fillet. Portuguese inspired dishes include the famous espetada, trinchado and Brazilian steak served with fried egg. Alongside the aforementioned, Café Brazilia offers beautifully presented salads of which the spicy grilled chicken salad comes highly recommended. Conclude the dining experience with a selection of cakes and tarts, which includes Café Brazilia's famous baked Cheesecake.

Exuding an eclectic mix and charm heightened by contemporary design elements, Chez Patrick serves the finest and freshest ingredients with a special take on healthy food. Enjoy sophisticated and delicious cuisine partnered with excellent wines from South Africa and France at Chez Patrick.

Stylishly decorated in Yellowwood furniture, soft lighting and cosy interior welcomed by rose petal strewn floors, diners are touched with first class culinary attractions. Choose succulent De Kelder prawns, slow roasted duck or the Chateaubriand prepared at your table presented with style, class and exploding with flavour. Succulent steaks, venison, fresh line fish, prawns, crayfish and delectable desserts are amongst the many and varied specialities. Frolic in the tried and tested signature dishes prepared at the table, like the famous Chateaubriand concluded by a Lindt brownie dessert. De Kelder pampers the palate with decadent cuisine and upmarket sophistication.

Italian inspired with a buzzing ambiance, Filini secures chic décor, an authentic pizza oven and a stylish, upmarket setting. Dine inside the restaurant in contemporary style or alfresco on the pool deck with sweeping views of the Indian Ocean. Housed inside the Radisson Blu Hotel, Filini captures the senses with signature dishes of veal escalope with parma ham, sage, spinach & marsala sauce or spaghetti with crabmeat and light soave cream sauce and succulent fillet of salmon with basil crust, roasted peppers & new potatoes. Complimented by a fine selection of South African wines and decadent deserts, Filini embraces a full-bodied approach to dining, perfect for any occasion.

Deep in the scenic Robertson Valley is an award-winning restaurant that has diners returning again and again.Enjoy long leisurely lunches with stunning views spanning the vineyards and Sonderend Mountains in the distance.The decor is simple and unpretentious and creates a charming and tranquil atmosphere. A large verandah complete with umbrellas provides a great place to enjoy al fresco dining.Country cuisine is the order of the day, created with care using seasonal ingredients and fresh vegetables and herbs from the garden. Portions are substantial and diners have a superb selection of the finest wines from the Robertson Valley to choose as an accompaniment.

From dim sum to tapas, Fushin Sushi Bar takes traditional methods and elegantly infuses it with Eastern influences. Sushi dishes entice and seduce gastronomical experiences complimented by well-chosen wines and delectable ranges of exotic / imported beverages.

Capturing a fresh take on traditional fine dining, Ginger Restaurant invites a friendly air and chic atmosphere. Embracing a combination of the freshest and finest ingredients, dishes evoke subtle flavours of the Eastern Cape influence. Relax following the last trail of the sunset sipping cocktails before retiring to the lower dining area graced by parquet flooring or the upper floor warmed by carpets and adjacent open plan kitchen. With beautiful views and vivid taste experiences, diners can enjoy the open setting or retreat to the private ambiance of a personlised dining experience. Ginger Restaurant is synonymous with fine dining and opulent cuisine perfect for lunches and dinners.

Embracing the principles of the International Slow Food Movement, Gordon’s Restaurant seduces the appetite with local venison, organic Karoo Lamb and legendary dinners. Located in the heart of Andreas Stockenstrom Guest House, Gordon’s Restaurant invites good honest food spilling off the seasonal menu complimented by fine South African wine. Savour fine Karoo cuisine in a relaxed dining experience immersed in a four course set menu at this culinary oasis in Graaff-Reinet.

With a spacious and light interior drawn in by large windows and sea views, Grazie Fine Food and Wine offers simple clean décor warmed by dark wooden furniture for a sophisticated feel. Fresh hearty dishes inspired from around the world spill off the menu dressed in fresh herbs, olive oil, balsamic and garlic for a Mediterranean infusion. The additional a la carte menu compliments well-chosen dishes including traditional favourites such as the afettato misto and carpaccio. The butternut soup comes highly recommended. Boasting an Italian influence, pasta features with the linguini alla marinara a popular choice with diners including vegetarian layered gnocchi. Main course specialities such as the whole pork fillet stuffed with spinach and mozzarella covered with a creamy Dutch sauce is a must try alongside the Corsican lamb shank cooked until tender then wrapped in phyllo pastry and oven baked. For dessert, the traditional Tiramisu rounds off a decadent meal satisfying those with a wicked sweet tooth. Visit Grazia Fine Food and Wine to experience excellent service and upmarket ambiance with sublime Italian food wetting the appetite.

Located 35km from East London in the heart of a lush reserve, Huberta Restaurant offers a unique blend of luxury and dining that caters to the heart of culinary connoisseurs. Relive the legend of the travelling hippo; dine in close proximity in a strategically built setting above the Mpongo hippo waterhole. Linger the day away on a decadent afternoon meal, watching hippos at play tempting a delicious blend of African and European cuisine. Cooled by stylish décor and a touch of Xhosa, diners relive the colonial days savouring traditional breakfasts, light lunches and a wide range of wine carefully chosen to compliment each meal. Treat the palate to a unique dining experience pampered by acclaimed chefs at Huberta Restaurant in Mpongo Private Game Reserve.

Voted SA top 100 restaurants in 2007 and Diners Club Award, Kurland Hotel embraces a soft elegance warmed by flickering candlelights and the aroma of freshly cut flowers over crisp white linen table clothes. Exuding plush opulence and whisked away romance, Kurland Hotel offers gracious dining and outstanding cuisine with elegant alfresco setting romantically Mediterranean pampered by a picturesque fountains and candelabra for a distinctive alfresco dining experience.

Dominated by beautifully appointed furniture and dark wood panelling, Le Petit Restaurant oozes plush red carpeting, ornate glass lampshades and Swiss memorabilia for an authentic old country dining experience. For mains, try unusual specialties such as crocodile steak "Dundee", buffalo fillet, and a superb ostrich steak flambé, prepared at the table. Le Petit specialises in seafood and top grade steak specialities. Conclude the meal with homemade pecan nut pie. For an unforgettable dining experience with Swiss and French influences, visit La Petit Restaurant – a firm favourite with locals.

Enchanted by interleading rooms renovated to quaint Victorian character strewn with well-chosen pieces of furniture and high ceilings, Old Austria embraces elegant grandeur and upmarket décor in a unique setting revered by local diners. For starters, try the deliciously creamy seafood pancake, or shaved springbok carpaccio. The Seafood Pasta is a combination of seafood in a Mediterranean sauce served with tagliatelle. The menu secures favourite Austrian dishes such zuricher geschnetzeltes - sliced veal and onion with a creamy white sauce served with rosti, all of which are chef's recommendations. The dessert menu proffers succulent apple strudel drenched in and a heavenly homemade ice-cream made with nuts, honey and peanut butter.

One can easily fall in love with the Breede Valley while visiting Opstal Estate’s restaurant near Worcester. Here, fine dining and sweeping views of the stunning surroundings marry to create a memorable eating experience. The restaurant offers an outdoor deck for al fresco dining on sunny days and loads of atmosphere in winter with its cosy fire place. Guests can expect a menu that represents the best of traditional fare from breakfast through to dinner. The lunch menu is light with offerings like Calamari, gourmet sandwiches and salads as well as schnitzel and quiche. Dinner, which the menu refers to as the ‘Main Event’ offers sophistication on a plate. Carnivorous guests will be spoilt for choice between items such as Deboned Leg of Lamb, Roast Pork Fillet and Braised Lamb Shank. The speciality desserts are displayed on the specials board and the restaurant offers a selection of locally sourced wines. The venue also hosts conferences and weddings with cottages for overnight stays.

Pielow’s restaurant is a gem of fine dining located in the quaint town of Tulbagh. This intimate and elegant eatery promises guests fine food in a stunning setting. The restaurant forms part of the Oude Herberg guest house. Its tiny dining room exudes ambience with its quiet sophistication. In the summer the courtyard offers the best seating for a late evening of food and drink with friends, or an afternoon bite while watching the town’s rugby team in action. The contemporary menu incorporates the best local produce that can be sourced. Popular dishes include the roast pork with caramelised apples and the rack of lamb with home-made mint sauce. The list is vast with a great selection of local wines. Guests can also enjoy the fact that the restaurant has its very own patch of vineyard and bottles its own home groen shiraz and sauvignon blanc under the Pielow’s label.

Nestled in 6500 hectares of African bushveld, overlooking Lake Kariega, Pumba Game Reserve Restaurant entices with breathtaking views and traditional cuisine served in a variety of locations. Dine within the thatched restaurant with magnificent views of the African wilderness or in luxurious central dining room, on deck or by boma with special candlelight dinners available on request. Discover wildest Africa in all her colours, tastes and tradition at the Pumba Game Reserve in the highlands of Port Elizabeth.

Readers Restaurant is located in Tulbagh’s historic Church Street. Here patrons are delighted by the fine food on offer. The Curious Cats gift shop, that is housed with the eatery, gives Readers a quirky edge that is enough reason to return. The lime washed Cape Dutch Style stead sets the scene for the genuine Cape hospitality that is synonymous with Readers. In keeping with the Cape Dutch feel, the restaurant boasts wooden floors and crisp white table cloths on solid wooden furniture, all the elements for fine dining. Chef Carol Collins presents an exciting menu which offers traditional fare with a fresh interpretation. Signature dishes include the Springbok fillet with a Gooseberry and Amarula sauce and the Lamb Strudel. The Trio of ice-cream dessert is ever popular with exciting (if not a crazy) flavours such as curry and balsamic. The wine list supports the best of the Tulbagh region. Cat lovers will spend plenty of time post pudding inspecting the feline paraphernalia in the gift shop section of the restaurant.

Rijks Country House in the Tulbagh winelands of the Western Cape offers guests a fine dining experience that is all about country hospitality and making the most of the beauty of its natural surroundings. The wine estate has three restaurants to choose from, each offering something special. Que sera is the fine dining lounge and offers an la carte menu as well as a buffet breakfast menu while The Iceberg Terrace seats guests outdoors under the pergola for breakfast and light lunches. Both venues boast magnificent views of the vineyards. At night the terrace restaurant’s pergola is adorned with fairy lights and candles providing patrons with a romantic, star gazing dining experience. The Mon Ami dining hall hosts private functions. Rijks offers game, seafood and traditional South African dishes as well as an award winning wine list form its private cellar. Rijks Country House is open for breakfast through to dinner daily. Come with plenty of time to spare for wine tasting.

Housed inside a thatched roof and octagonal glass fronted building, this restaurant boasts sweeping views of sun drenched beaches and fiery sunsets. Generous breakfasts, light lunches and gourmet dinners are created with flair and style complimented by a roaring fireplace and director’s wine cellar. The Sands at St Francis sweeps the mind away from daily hustle and bustle to a mesmerising place filled with beauty and mouth-watering cuisine.

Exuding an upmarket ambiance and fine dining recognition, Two Dogs Bistro invites lavish cuisine freshly prepared in the open kitchen. Dine alfresco soaking up balmy summer days or relish in the unique night time ambiance sipping on selections from the tight, well selected wine list. For starters, try the black pepper crusted beef carpaccio with rocket salad and shaved parmesan and for mains lamb fusion curry served with basmati rice and sambals. Two Dogs Bistro is a funky offbeat restaurant boasting excellent food and ambiance, perfect for lunch and dinners.

Located on the scenic Route 62, Wild Apricot Restaurant embraces traditional South African cuisine enchanted by elegant charm, period cutlery and a décor that whispers memories of a bygone era. Dine by romantic candle light and soft music drifting from the baby grand piano enjoying traditional creations such as tasty mutton pie and bobotie with a twist. For starters, try the Ostrich carpaccio drizzled with olive oil, fresh lemon and sprinkled with parmesan cheese. Main meals entice with Kabeljou dressed in mushrooms and sour cream, slowly cooked in the juices from the onions and mushrooms. Round off the meal with an amarulla soufflé on a coconut crust, sprinkled with walnuts and amarulla liqueur. Dine in the elegant dining room of the Montagu Country Hotel and transport the palate to an enchanted era for an evening to remember.