Eastern Cape Restaurants

Freshly baked on the premises daily and with an assortment of jams and other accompaniments, Bodega do Vinho is a delight for the tastebuds. An enticing aroma of coffee and freshly baked fare make for a truly inviting atmosphere that puts diners at ease and encourages relaxation. To help with the escape from the hustle and bustle, outside is a children’s play area that is also dog-friendly so the parents can really enjoy their leisure time at Bodega do Vinho.

Manley Food and Wine Lodge finds itself part and parcel of the picturesque Tulbagh village, a winelands town that is becoming ever popular as a food and wine destination in the Western Cape. Manley’s Cape Dutch setting exudes the kind of welcome that is synonymous with country hospitality. The newly renovated Manor House delivers a cosy ambience with its Oregon pine ceilings and exposed thatch work while the friendly service reminds one that food is all about people. The restaurant promises hearty, honest and unpretentious food. The focus is on fresh local ingredients and not so much on frilly presentation. There are delicious full English breakfasts with freshly baked breads on offer as well as divine whey fed pork for dinner. Manley’s is adamant about delivering really good food all round since the staff and owners are quite proud to state that they indulge in their own food first and foremost.

Pay homage to South Africa’s most famous surf spot in style at the Ozone Café Bar and experience ‘Good Food, Good Wine, and a Good Time’. Dine alfresco on the deck sampling an oasis of breakfast delights such as veg and crisp egg spring rolls, scrambled eggs on toast flavoured with oyster butter and truffle salt, and hearty home-style handmade muesli. Lunch intoxicates the palate with specialty in-house handmade Merguez sausage, voluptuous sausage and wors and decadent confit Duck dressed in an orange glaze. Social lunches beacon gourmet wood-fired pizzas and layered sandwiches with daily in-house specials available for the adventurous palate. Ozone Café Bar invites lingering lunches and scrumptious breakfasts inspired by a taste for life and celebration of gourmet festivities in the scenic surrounds of Jeffrey’s Bay.

A truly unique setting, Roberstonner Bistro and Grill is a historical place to enjoy delicious traditional food and friendly, attentive service. Situated in the oldest warehouse in Robertson, the husband and wife team behind this quirky eatery have preserved the rafters, the chips in the walls and the old pine windows that give this bistro such character. Serving sumptuous meals including tender steaks, home-made bread and soups, delectable pastas and the freshest seafood. Come for a lunch or dinner to remember at Robertsonner Bistro and Grill.

Located on the verandah of The Beach Hotel with sweeping sea views and beachfront ambiance, The Verandah Restaurant dwells on a lovely shaded verandah indoor or alfresco. Enjoy fresh, quality ingredients bistro style at The Verandah Restaurant in Marine Drive.

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.

The mouth-watering menu explodes with flavour and colour perfect for romantic lunches and alfresco breakfasts under shady trees. The décor embraces country chic elegance resulting in a refreshed and relaxed experience. Enjoy fresh wholesome light dishes, breakfasts and lunch thoughtfully presented and served. Valley Harvest offers a unique bistro dining experience with an added bit of retail therapy at the onsite gift shop.