Restaurants near Fernkloof
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and are not necessarily the actual travelling
distance.
Hermanus Italian restaurant
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Hermanus (0.5 km from Fernkloof) The Deli is a trendy Italian Bistro located in the popular holiday town of Hermanus. Open for breakfast and lunch, patrons enjoy light meals throughout the day.
Breakfast options range from home made muesli (for the health conscious) while those that lean towards a more continental style morning meal will simply love the freshly baked croissants and brewed coffee. Delicacies like cured meats and delectable cheeses round off the European deli style breakfasts.
Daily specials and lighter meals for lunch are displayed on the blackboard. Expect to be tempted by the Three Cheese Souffle and Parma Platter served with figs as well as a fantastic selection of cheeses. And then, for those who simply desire dessert as a matter of course, there’s the freshly baked cakes…and Gelato of course!
Hermanus Seafood restaurant
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Hermanus (0.8 km from Fernkloof) Fisherman’s Cottage Restaurant in the holiday town of Hermanus is a quaint, rustic establishment that serves up a selection of seafood and other South African favourites in a charming setting.
Fisherman’s Cottage is gains its character from its historic significance. The restaurant building is an original fisherman’s cottage that dates back to the 1890 and forms part of the old harbour museum in the fisherman’s village.
Today guests happily sit at its rustic bench tables be it indoors or at the covered patio and enjoy the prepared catch of the day. The extensive seafood menu delivers peri-peri Yellow Tail, Calamari, seafood curry or Mussel and Shrimp spring rolls. Other menu items include venison dishes such as Gemsbok Loin and Eland Steak. Be sure to check out the blackboard for the specials.
In winter the best seats are close to the log fire.
Hermanus Bistro restaurant
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Hermanus (1.7 km from Fernkloof) Zebra Crossing is a bistro with a buzz. Here visitors to the scenic sea side town of Hermanus experience the establishment’s welcoming atmosphere when they mingle with the locals. The eatery offers a cosmopolitan menu and at weekends there have been rumours about dancing on the tables…
The restaurant, that only seats thirty, offers seating indoors as well as outdoors and has a fully licensed bar area.
Expect simple bistro style food that includes some Chinese and Thai dishes. The restaurant also has Seafood and caters meals for vegetarians. Zebra Crossing is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Despite its limited capacity, this establishment is popular as it exudes character and has good vibe all round. Here the saying “There are no strangers in the world, only friends you haven’t yet met” certainly applies.
Hermanus International restaurant
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Hermanus (2.2 km from Fernkloof) The Pavilion is elegant dining with awe-inspiring dishes. This one-of-a-kind restaurant is part of The Marine in Hermanus. Guests are sure to spot a whale or dolphin from their table, in season, while enjoying an unforgettable meal.
The dishes are influenced by local and international cuisine and seasonal green-friendly produce is used to prepare this mouth-watering menu. The Lunch menu is small and offers six starters, six mains and a few delectable desserts – try Hazelnut Crusted Napier Chévre, followed by Grilled Walker Bay Sole, finished with a classic crème brûlée.
Sit down for dinner with superb service and an award-winning chef creation. Pair this with The Pavilion’s award-winning wine list and guests are guaranteed to agree that this is an experience not to be missed.
The Pavilion is open for breakfast and lunch every day of the week, and dinner is served from Tuesday to Saturday.
Hermanus Seafood restaurant
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Hermanus (2.2 km from Fernkloof) Sophisticated and trendy, Seafood at the Marine (Hotel) is an intimate restaurant that specialises in local seafood. Situated in the popular coastal town of Hermanus, this eatery caters for those who desire classic modernity in ever aspect.
The stylish restaurant embraces classic elegance and modernity without effort. The cream colours and neutral palette creates a very relaxed mood. The open plan kitchen allows guests to observe the energy and hustle of the kitchen while meals are being prepared.
The restaurant specialises in fresh fish and seafood form the Walker Bay region. Much of the menu is geared at making the most of fresh, local produce and delivering plates that abound in colour, texture and flavour. The signature “Rich man’s Fish and Chips” is a must try.
Hermanus Cosmopolitan restaurant
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Hermanus (2.2 km from Fernkloof) Seasons restaurant is located in quaint sea-side town of Hermanus. Here guests can enjoy the culinary delights of chef pair Anli and Andre van Vuuren, who promise tantalizing food for all seasons.
The restaurant setting is all about tranquillity and the warm coffee colours of the interior create a welcoming ambiance. Guests can also choose to dine outdoors in the lovely little courtyard – the prefect spot on a balmy summer’s evening.
The inter-continental menu has some Asian and German influences. Dishes include Beef Fillet accompanied by potato-bacon galette, oven braised Springbok Shanks, Tuna loin on sushi rice or Duo of Baby Chicken served with apricot couscous and thyme sauce. Chef Anli has a particular passion for pudding so expect to be wowed with the likes of Orange Tiramisu, Hazelnut Parfait, a handmade Belgian chocolate platter and Goat’s cheese served with Baklava and yoghurt foam.
The wine list, mainly local, caters for all tastes and pockets. Expect a range that extends to expensive boutique winery choices.
The restaurant offers an unforgettable five course gourmet menu with dancing at New Year.
Hermanus Coffee Shop restaurant
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Hermanus (2.3 km from Fernkloof) Caffé Blu Espresso Bar is found in its own designated spot at the Checkers Centre in Hermanus. The establishment boasts its own superior coffee blend that is also on sale within the store. They get their great roasted coffee beans locally at a micro-roastery in the village. The blend is a mixture of a Guatemalan bean, Honduras and Costa Rica beans and an Ethiopian bean.
They offer a variety of espresso-based drinks as well as smoother drinks such as cappuccino. Pick your cup and order one of the all-day breakfasts, prepared on the spot. Or have a rooibos-type drink and snack on a freshly prepared pastry or sandwich. A range of iced drinks are also available.
Have your choice from the light meals menu served from 11 am to 4 pm. The options include gnocchi with butternut and blue cheese, Tuscan pasta salad with artichokes and a homemade dressing, or try the homemade pie, plus more.
Caffé Blu values its customers and has brought about loyalty cards with the occasional free coffee or your choice to rather donate, or the Blu Student Card for scholars with great discount deals.
Trading hours are Monday to Saturday, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm and Sundays and holidays from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Hermanus Mediterranean restaurant
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Hermanus (2.4 km from Fernkloof) Serving modern Mediterranean cuisine with a South African twist, Mediterrea offers a unique and exciting dining experience in the heart of Hermanus. Specializing in seafood, world-class dishes are offered at affordable prices along with wines to accompany the offerings superbly.
Hermanus Fusion restaurant
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Hermanus (2.4 km from Fernkloof) La Pentola opened in middle 2012 in a hideaway position in Hermanus overlooking the ocean and mountainous backdrop. The highest quality fusion dishes rival with the beautiful setting and delivers a top class and relaxing environment for its guests.
The cuisine is a medley French, Italian and Mediterranean aromas mixed with the freshest seasonal produce in the area. Quality is not compromised at La Pentola and the preparation time relies solely on the dish-perfection time.
The service is professional yet friendly and a welcomed guest will never want for anything. The chef is very passionate about La Pentola and this is evident in all the fine touches that have been added and tweaked to give his guests the best culinary experience he can offer. There is even a small selection of meals for the kids.
Open: Lunch and dinner, from Tuesday to Sunday.
Hermanus Italian restaurant
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Hermanus (2.4 km from Fernkloof) La Barra is an extension to Paradiso on the Hermanus Village Square. The historic building has been transformed into a cosy and intimate enclosure with a rustic interior of wooden tables and wine barrels. La Barra leads onto the Village Square and all the activities and ocean views that go hand-in-hand with it.
The wood-fired pizzas are the most popular item on the menu with interesting toppings such as sunflower seed and blue cheese. The Italian cuisine is the ultimate comfort food! The salads and pastas are of generous portions and are all great tasting.
There is a small local wine list plus a fully stocked bar. La Barra continuously offers fantastic drink and pizza specials. Look out for happy hour!
Please call for further information.
Hermanus Fusion restaurant
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Hermanus (2.4 km from Fernkloof) The Cuckoo Tree in Hermanus is not much of a ‘looker’ from the outside but once you are inside you will find this small and cosy restaurant exactly what the doctor ordered. The mother-daughters combo has all the locals and tourists raving about the warm and friendly service, not to mention the perfectly prepared meals.
Customers flock to the outdoor terrace to soak up the sun and dine on excellently prepared dishes. The evening atmosphere is intimate and guests are welcome to bring their own bottle of wine, free of charge.
Breakfast is served from 9 am and includes your traditional bacon and eggs or fluffy omelettes. The evening menu is small but every dish is impeccably prepared to ensure their guests enjoy every bit. Expect crispy duck with an orange van der Hum sauce or pork fillet cooked in prunes and sherry. Desserts are a must!
This is definitely one dining experience not to be missed and the owners are always around for a quick hello.
Hermanus Italian restaurant
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Hermanus (2.4 km from Fernkloof) Paradsio restaurant, located in Walker Bay, offers visitors Italian at the sea-side. The authentic feel and welcoming atmosphere ensures that Paradiso is frequented by Hermanus locals and holidaymakers alike.
The restaurant is housed in an old fisherman’s cottage. The sandstone walls and original wooden floors gives the eatery a very individualistic character. The open plan kitchen is another unique feature to Paradiso and allows guests to witness the bustle of the kitchen.
The menu is mostly Italian but with some South African influence and does well catering for all tastes. Pizzas are thin based and made in wood burning ovens. Over and above the traditional toppings look forward to exciting combinations like Chicken, Dijon crème fraiche and avocado and Double Smoked Ham with dried Fig and mint. There are also pastas and salads to choose from as well as some seafood like the Trio of Prawn Platter.
The wine list has a local selection but there are specialty Italian wines for those who want to go all out Italian.
Take advantage of the outdoor seating on those warm summer evenings.
Hermanus Mediterranean restaurant
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Hermanus (2.4 km from Fernkloof) Two Oceans Restaurant is on the bustling Village Square in Hermanus. This small restaurant has undoubtedly the best fish and seafood around. The Mediterranean- and Greek-influenced cuisine is prepared to perfection and has customers lazing under the umbrellas staring at the ocean view.
The interior is slightly small but extends outward onto the courtyard/square with wooden benches and umbrellas to shield you from the heat of the Sun. Two Oceans Restaurant is an ideal spot to relax and enjoy Hermanus’ views.
The menu caters for breakfasts, light meals and loads of seafood dishes. To have a taste of all the seafood types on offer, try the platter for two. Please call for further details.
Hours:
Breakfast: 09:00 am - 11:00 am, Monday to Sunday;
Lunch: 11:00 am- 5:00 pm, Monday to Sunday;
Dinner: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Monday to Sunday.
Hermanus Contemporary restaurant
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Hermanus (2.4 km from Fernkloof) Fusion, situated on the cliffs of scenic seaside town of Hermanus, presents visitors with the unique opportunity of whale watching while making menu choices. The restaurant is located at an ideal spot for viewing whales, and while this is true, it does not distract from the great food on offer.
The outdoor seating is just meters from the ocean under shaded umbrellas, and in summer this is perfect spot to soak up the sites and sounds of the harbour.
The family owned eatery is open throughout the day. Early birds can enjoy breakfast while holiday makers who have lost their sense of time can be seated for brunch, a lingering lunch or dinner. Menu features are: Fillet Medallions with a Black Pepper Brandy Cream Sauce or the Speciality Burger, which is a beef patty, topped with proscuito ham, brie and fig chutney served on a ciabatta. For the seafood lovers there is fresh Black Mussels steamed in white wine and fresh herbs tossed with lemon and herb crème fraiche served with a home baked garlic loaf.
Fusion is a fully licensed restaurant with an assortment of local wines as well as local and imported beers. The restaurant is wheelchair friendly and has an enclosed smoking section.
Hermanus Grills restaurant
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Hermanus (2.4 km from Fernkloof) Cocos Island Grill and Bar is one of the best restaurants to visit when you want to appreciate the spectacular view Hermanus has to offer. The restaurant overlooks the ocean and distant mountains all the way to Gansbaai. The relaxed and casual atmosphere is enhanced by couch-type seating in certain areas.
The restaurant and bar are open seven days a week, 365 days a year. The service is always of high standard and consistent, making it a popular place to eat out. The cuisine is varied with an island influence and a bit of South Africa sprinkled on top.
The menu covers everything from finger foods to a full a la carte menu. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and so Cocos offers health and traditional options with the possibility to add extra to your dish.
Sit down and have a quick bite with the extensive list of salads, nachos, toasties, burgers and casual meals. A basket of poppers is always a hit. Mains consist of grill options and seafood options. Spoil yourself with a dinner of sticky pineapple chicken, ended with a banana split – while enjoying the different types of cocktails available.
The bar offers their own beer and the whole ambiance changes over the weekend with an upbeat and lively DJ starting off the dance floor on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 pm. Cocos offers exceptional views, comfortable indoor and outdoor seating, great food and a great vibe to enhance every day of the week.
Hermanus Italian restaurant
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Hermanus (2.4 km from Fernkloof) Noted as the oldest operating restaurant in Hermanus (since 1985), Rossi’s presents honest, unpretentious food in the form of pizzas, pastas and steaks in one of the town’s original fisherman’s cottages.
Rossi’s is a vibrant family friendly restaurant. Guests will enjoy watching the open plan kitchen and the hive of activity that goes on there when seated indoors. The décor is simple and welcoming. One can also elect to sit outside and take in the view of the stunning Overberg mountain on warmer days for more al fresco style dining.
Expect good value for money and menu options for kids. There is a selection of pizzas and pastas on offer. The house speciality is the ‘Rossi Pizza’ while the wood oven baked Line Fish is a must for fish lovers.
The restaurant is fully licensed and has a small selection of locally produced wines which are most affordable.
Rossi’s meals are also available as takeaways.
Hermanus Light Meals restaurant
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Hermanus (2.5 km from Fernkloof) Bite 2 Eat is in a great location with an outdoor seating area overlooking the ocean and the Hermanus Old Harbour. It is a great place to stop for a quick bite and a good cup of coffee while out exploring the town and all its markets.
The small shop is packed with sweets and nibbles and black boards with their self-help menus. The design and décor remind one of a retro sweet shop with the bold red and candy jars everywhere.
The menu offers homemade soups, sandwiches, wraps, pies, quiche and a delicious selection of breakfasts – French toast, American-style crumpets, berry and banana flap jacks and of course the traditional hot English breakfast.
Choose your favourite style of coffee or have a freshly made smoothie. Sit down and have some cake or cheese with a piping cup of coffee while admiring the view before you trot off to finish your explorations.
Hermanus Seafood restaurant
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Hermanus (2.5 km from Fernkloof) Lemon Butta is located on the first floor of the Village Square in Hermanus. The views stretch over the ocean and all the way to Gansbaai. Diners relish the good food and stunning view; an all-in-one stop! And the great service does not do any harm either.
Lemon Butta has a never-ending menu of quality seafood dishes. If you are the only one in the group wanting to use your canines for the more meaty meal, then you will also not be disappointed. The short meat and grill menu has mouth-watering steaks and tender chicken, or the not-so-plain burger.
With rare flavours like sweet and sour hake, salmon with chef-style teriyaki and mussel and prawn pots – to mention an absolute few – guests will be surprised and delighted with every turn of the page. Phrases like ‘hand-picked prawns’ instantly have guests indecisive and bewildered.
The sushi chef gets his own menu! Try something new or ask for a personal change and the chef is more than willing to indulge. I would suggest a huge platter of freshly prepared sushi with ingredients straight from the ocean.
Call or look out for the regular specials.
Hours:
11 am to 10:30 pm from Monday to Saturday;
11 am to 9 pm on Sundays.
Hermanus Coffee Shop restaurant
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Hermanus (2.5 km from Fernkloof) Heddericks Coffee Shop and Restaurant is a fairly large coffee shop directly opposite the popular market square in Hermanus. The décor is classic with a 50s-style theme. The establishment is a great pit stop to refuel for your day’s activities.
Besides offering a wide range of coffees, teas and drinks, the menu also gives one the option of delicious meals. The breakfast selection is quite extensive and the choices all compete with each other. If you are looking for something light while you run around, try the various wraps, bold sandwiches, salads, soups or toasted delights.
For the hungry there are burgers available as well as homemade favourites. Or nibble on the tasty finger foods or baskets while you wait for your partner to tire themselves out at the market. A great cheat are the delicious cakes couples with a Dom Pedro. The restaurant also offers a kiddies menu.
Watch out for some of their great specials with the up-and-coming festivals and sports.
Hermanus Pub Meals restaurant
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Hermanus (2.5 km from Fernkloof) Tipples is a bar and grill found on a quiet street in Hermanus. The upmarket sports bar and grill has red and black interior décor and sets a cosy vibe for great sport watching. The vine-covered courtyard is a haven from the scorching sun and invites its guests to sip on a glass of wine and test some of the snacks on the menu.
The long bar encourages patrons to interact with each other and really get involved in the game playing on the HD TVs. The observant staff will ensure that you always have a cold drink and nibble to eat.
The menu has typical bistro-pub meals, perfect for the kiddies too. Tipples offers delicious toasted sandwiches and a range of gourmet burgers, salads for the summer days, and pizzas galore – plus add more toppings! The favourites are chicken and rib baskets or a medley of nibbles in one basket. And the location of the restaurant allows it to prepare yummy seafood dishes.
For a relaxed meal and cold drink while enjoying your favourite sport, Tipples is the place for you.
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