Eastern Cape Restaurants

Exuding classic country style décor and relaxing ambiance centred around a log burning fire and ornate artefacts, De Opstal graces the palate with tastefully prepared dishes. Enjoy pre-dinner drinks before perusing the 4-course set dinner menu boasting delights such as smoked venison (Springbok) carpaccio served on a bed of lettuce with croutons, cream cheese and a drizzle of aged balsamic for starters. The sizzling aroma of Karoo Lamb cutlets overwhelms the senses, hardwood grilled, served with spiced potato wedges and fresh garden vegetables. Conclude the meal with a traditional Little Karoo, a platter for 2 brimming with koeksisters, walnut fudge, amarula crème brûlée and truffles. Die Opstal invites hearty farm style breakfasts and tantalising set dinners in a spacious setting the embraces relaxation and the art of cooking classic Karoo cuisine.

With an ethos like “Veld to Fork” Gordon’s Restaurant, set in the charming Karoo town of Graaff Reinet, promises the best quality local produce plated up for its patrons. The restaurant is located on the picturesque Andries Stockenström guest farm, which is an accommodation venue as well as home to fine restaurant. Here guests can expect food that is created from ingredients that is sourced regionally if not exclusively grown or hunted on the estate itself. Gordon’s is well known for its dinners that feature the best of Karoo venison and lamb. The menu is tailored to a four course set menu which changes daily to include the freshest seasonal produce available. The restaurant also has a great selection of South African wines to accompany the meal. If a relaxed, unhurried Karoo “kuier” with the best meat dishes is what one craves, then Gordon’s is a must visit eatery.