Eastern Cape Restaurants

Soak up the country modern feel touched with rustic elegance enjoying decadent selections and freshly baked artisan breads. Vibrant and fresh scattered with mismatched tables and elegantly curved chairs, Bocadillos transcends to elegant chic with focal mirrors, leather banquets, chandeliers and striking wallpapers. The menu bursts with gourmet delights, artisan breads, French patisserie, sumptuous breakfasts, salads, sandwiches and heavenly bakes. Enjoy a slow breakfast with a creamy cup of coffee and newspaper taking in the lingering aromas of freshly baked bread at Bocadillos.

Cradled in the lush Eilandia Valley, Bon Rouge Bistro offers gourmet picnic baskets, salads, cold meats and cheeses, perfect for alfresco dining. Enjoy plated and buffet meals on Sunday and daily local cuisine such as waterblommetjiebredie and traditional Cape style bobotie. All meals compliment decadent wines from the Bon Cap Wine Cellar. Bon Rouge Bistro offers a lunch and dinner menu, revised daily, dependent on fresh produce. Bookings essential.

Peruse the delicious a la carte and buffet menu brimming with local cuisine and excellent award winning wines. Dine in rustic elegance framed by exposed beams and low ambient lighting with soft copper hue tables draped in traditional patterned tablecloths. Buffelsdrift specialises in local Karoo cuisine complimented by homemade preserves, chutney, pickles, fresh produce, herbs and bread. The grand fireplace adds cosy warmth to cold winter evenings and French doors invite the balmy summer evenings in extending out onto the wooden deck. Wrap the senses in soothing surrounds and delicious cuisine enchanted by the occasional call of the wild at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge in Oudtshoorn.

Situated in the town of Alicedale, Bushman Sands Hotel and Golf Course invites warm hospitality and personal service. Peruse the a la carte menu in elegant country style with influences of Xhosa, English, Afrikaans and Cape Malay cuisine. Alongside a la carte lunches, evening dinners and hearty breakfasts, Bushman Sands Hotel and Golf Course offers elegant country style dining.

Ideally located on popular 6th Avenue, Cobblestone Bakery seduces longing palates with fresh bread baked daily, cappuccinos, breakfasts, healthy lunches and crispy pizzas. Focusing on traditional methods using old-fashioned grained flours flourished in a labour of love and a selection of heavenly treats. Dine indoors in the softly balanced and calming ambiance or lounge alfresco on the sheltered porch, beach café style. Sample signature creamy chicken livers, crispy flat bread with salmon and cream cheese, magic bars, coffee and cappuccino. Cobblestone Bakery exudes a clean, vibrant setting softened by elegant fabrics and decadent fare.

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.

This quaint and charming country retreat lies on a working dairy farm nestled between rolling hills and the fresh country air. Enjoy everyday selections and sumptuous Sunday lunches or opt for the famous Nangana pies filled with mouth-watering creations. Begin the day with a farmer’s breakfast boasting eggs, bacon, cheese grillers, roosterkoek, tomato relish and marmalade. For brunch, enjoy a thick, meaty homemade soup or homemade pie served with chips and salad. For something lighter, try the Cajun Chicken salad and finally conclude the meal with an apple pie drenched with cream or ice cream. Retreat to the quiet countryside and relax, savouring delicious fare and tranquil surrounds.

Complimented by views overlooking citrus orchids and the Kouga Mountains, Padlangs invites relaxation and languid dining in a shabby chic setting exuding rustic elegance. Serving a wide variety of country delights such as venison pie, curried pineapple and famous Patensie potatoes, diners are spoilt with hearty favourites and delicious Sunday carveries.

Perched along the great Umzimvuba River, nestled between the Thesiger and Sulivan Mountains, Port St Johns River Lodge enjoys famous breakfasts and a la carte fare. This informal, fully licensed restaurant is the perfect setting for wholesome breakfasts and lazy lunches.

Enjoy breakfast, afternoon tea and light meals in the picturesque town of Montagu soaking up the warm African sun savouring pies, baked specials and delicious burgers using local and homegrown produce. This cute little roadside coffee shop serves up delicious meals and hearty farmhouse breakfasts in the country dining room or in the delightful tea garden. The Rambling Rose inspires lazy lunches and slow breakfasts in a farmhouse setting nestled in the picturesque village of Montagu.

This family gem boasts outstanding quality food and the most aromatic 100% Arabica Coffees this side of the Eastern Cape. Enjoy a light meal, salad or hearty breakfast with a silky cup of coffee, or pamper the palate with delectable cakes and tarts. Open 7 days per week, Red Apple Farm Stall completes the meal with an onsite gift shop displaying a variety of exquisite and interesting gifts. Relive the taste sensation at home, the deli offers delicious home baked goods and produce to satisfy those midnight cravings. The Red Apple Farm Stall is a must see treasure trove brimming with delicious fare and exquisite gifts in the sleepy town of Riversbend.

Shake off the road and sit down surrounded by tranquil surrounds and the lingering aroma of freshly baked Dutch apple pie and roasted coffee. Route 62 Farmstall and Restaurant offers a wide variety of traditional meals suited for sumptuous breakfasts and light lunches. Browse the satisfying farm stall taking delight in freshly made goods and crafts before setting off with delicious snacks and cup of freshly brewed coffee to go. Route 62 Farmstall and Restaurant is a welcoming landmark just off the R62 entrance to Montagu.

Relax in a farmhouse setting welcomed by an inviting dining room extending out onto beautiful gardens. Soak up the sun and drifting birdsong over tea and scones or popular Sunday lunch. The ever-changing menu displayed on chalkboards harnesses locally sourced food and seasonal produce. Scrumptious farmhouse breakfasts and hearty burgers and chips delight the palate alongside delicious fare spilling off the a la carte menu. From scones and tea to Sunday lunches, Stormsvlei Farm Stall and Restaurant wraps the senses in tranquil surrounds and country cuisine.

Located in the outskirts of poster town Stutterheim, The Blue Plumbago seduces with country cuisine and magnificent splendour. Dine on the veranda with lush forest views or inside the cosy dining room warmed by wooden flooring and a roaring winter fire. Blue Plumbago serves sumptuous breakfasts such as French toast made with homemade white bread topped with fresh seasonal berries drenched in maple-flavoured syrup and thick farm cream, served with rashers of crispy bacon. For tea time seduce the palate with rich chocolate cake served with fresh strawberries and for something light, try the salad layered with strips of steak, crispy bacon, avo, blue cheese, cherry tomatoes, onion rings and greens. Open sandwiches dressed with shaved mozzarella, fresh basil, olives, sundried tomato & basil pesto makes for a hearty meal. Dine in country splendour at Blue Plumbago and soak up the tranquil country setting enjoying sumptuous country cuisine.

Retaining much of its historic character, The Cock House transpires seasonal ingredients and local produce into decadent home cooked creations. The lingering aroma of wholemeal baked breads flood the senses, freshly brewed soups infused with rich stock, dressed in fresh herbs and bewitching selections of rum chocolate truffles intoxicate the senses at The Cock House. Start the day with magnificent breakfasts traditionally cooked and welcomed by original “Welcome Dover” stove. The Cock House embraces a bygone era with comfortable elegance and excellent dining.

The extensive menu invites light lunches and full a la carte dinners complimented by a well-versed wine list. Choose from perfectly cooked grills, succulent choice grade steaks and plump, fresh seafood. Start the day with a sumptuous farmhouse breakfast and refreshing glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. The extensive menu boasts vegetarian platters to seafood, tremazzini's, snack baskets or fresh cold meats and salads from the deli. Enjoy delicious fare and favoured house specialities in relaxed surrounds at The Lenmore Complex Restaurant near Addo National Park.

Browse the gift shops brimming with retail therapy before tucking into real old-fashioned babotie or hearty chicken pies. For something lighter, try the crunchy salads or generously filled sandwiches. Deserts sin with decadent cheese, carrot cake and lemon meringue pie and oversized traditional baked scones and muffins. The Orchid satisfies with a perfect days shopping and decadent delights in the poster town of Montagu off the famous Route 62.

Housed inside the Royal St Andrews Lodge, cradled in a warm country setting, Thistle Restaurant exudes old world charm and elegance reflected in a bygone era. Serving sumptuous home cuisine and traditional English breakfasts, diners enjoy peaceful surrounds and intimate dinners complimented by a select wine list. Just minutes from the bustling town centre, Thistle Restaurant invites culinary relaxation. Booking essential.