Franschhoek Overview
This sybaritic little town is situated smack in the middle of some gorgeous scenery in the heart of
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Franschhoek
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A great spot for summer lunches. Situated on Môreson wine farm, Bread & Wine is named one of the top 10 restaurants in South Africa (Eat Out 2006 & 2007). Neil Jewell makes and sells wonderful chacuterie (sausages and cured meats) from the shop.
Sit under umbrellas looking over the orange tree orchards and eat wonderful food in a very relaxed and informal atmosphere.
Need to know? Open in summer for lunch from 12h00 - 15h00 Wednesdays to Sundays. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. At other times always enquire ahead.
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Absolutely stunning sweeping views of the Franschhoek Valley provide the perfect backdrop for this restaurant’s delicious contemporary country cuisine. It’s the perfect setting for a very lazy, long lunch, and their lunches are legendary! La Petite Ferme delivers innovative food using fresh local ingredients. Consistently voted one of the 'Top 10 Restaurants' by Wine Magazine, it’s definitely worth a visit.
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This friendly Franschhoek family restaurant makes everyone feel right at home. Here you can sample true South African dishes (a rarity in Franschhoek's restaurants who mostly serve 'French' cuisine) and check out photos of Franschhoek in bygone days. Join them for breakfast, lunch & supper.
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Meaning "here" in French, iCi is a relaxed café and street side bistro that lives up to its reputation for good food and terrific ambience. Here you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, casual dinners and anything in between from a glass of wine to good coffees.
iCi flows from the street-side terrace through spacious interiors decorated in a chic, yet delightfully casual way to an outdoor fireplace in the garden. Available seven days a week, the menu offers Margot Janse's unique take on modern cuisine, with many items cooked in a wood-burning oven.
Need to know? Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Look through the glass wall into the kitchen and be amazed by the spectacle of owner and Chef Pierre creating stunningly beautiful 'artwork' on your plate. These creations also happen to taste great and Le Bon Vivant is known for sophisticated diners and a memorable experience.
Le Bon Vivant is set an intimate converted house which is smaller than most of the purpose-built restaurants in Franschhoek. The ambience is fairly quiet, making it ideal for a more romantic evening. Despite the sophisticated surrounds, Pierre has added some unique and whimsical touches such as the lamp shades made from kitchen collanders.
In addition to the full a-la-carte menu, Pierre also offers a five-course 'surprise' menu which takes the form of smaller 'tasting' courses, both complemented with a well chosen wine list. Tables are available in the shaded garden next to the restaurant for lunches or dinner on warm summer evenings.
Need to know? Open 6 days a week for lunch and dinner. Closed on Wednesdays.
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High up on the Franschhoek pass with sweeping views of the valley is Haute Cabriére Cellar Restaurant. Built into the flank of one of the surrounding mountains, it is a wonderfully romantic setting.
Cellar-master, Achim von Arnim's Pinot Noir vineyard is on the slopes immediately below, producing premiere Methode Champenoise and classic cultivar wines.
A special menu to compliment these wines has been devised by chef-patron Matthew Gordon, who with his wife, Nicky, oversee the smooth operation of this award-winning restaurant.
Fresh Salmon trout bred in the cold stream water that flows down the mountains, vegetables and herbs, fruit from the surrounding plum, peach and pear orchards, seasonal berries, goat's milk cheese from Paarl and line fish delivered daily from the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, mussels from Saldanha Bay, oysters from Namibia as well as lamb and game from the Karoo are on offer.
The combination of fine wine and food, the elegance of the underground venue and the stunning views have in combination put Haute Cabriére Cellar Restaurant in all the top 10 listings in South Africa.
Need to know?
May: Lunches daily Dinners Friday, Saturday, Sunday evenings
June till end September: Lunches daily Dinners Friday and Saturday evenings
October till end April: Lunches and Dinners daily
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Grande Provence is an exceptionally beautiful venue, especially for al fresco eating during the daytime. Taste some noble red wines under the Grande Provence label in the the bar adjoining the restaurant. Visit the interesting contemporary art gallery and sculpture garden.
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Lovely views of the farm and mountains combined with good food ensure a sublime indulgence at Genot.
Delicious, home-styled and innovative, Genot's kitchen enjoys showcasing the local ingredients of the region, such as snoek, Karoo lamb and several varieties of venison. The menu changes on a weekly basis. If you have a favourite dish, enquire with the chef regarding its availability.
Starters include dishes such as Rooikrans-smoked snoek or quiche with apricot chutney and a side salad. Alternatively choose a beef Carpaccio dripping with a rosemary-honey vinaigrette and tomato-rooibos broth.
Indulge in a main course of your selection, with options that are carefully divided into seafood, meat and grill options. Your choices include oven baked Kingklip, topped with green pumpkin seeds and fynbos honey, or traditional Cape springbok bobotie with saffron rice and sambals. Or choose from a hearty selection of grilled meats which include sirloin, fillet, kudu and gemsbok, all fairly priced.
If you are a vegetarian, Genot provides many options. Why not indulge in delicious risotto cake with chevrin, plum tomatoes, courgettes and red pepper fondue? And do not forget the most important meal of all, namely dessert! Ask for the vanilla pod crème brulee with apricots and an almond koeksister - enough to break the will of any calorie-counter.
Need to know? Closed on Mondays, open for lunch only on Sundays.
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Situated on Vrede en Lust Wine Estate, Cotage Fromage is world-class country bistro and deli experience, complementing the excellent Vrede en Lust wines with light, sophisticated and delicious cuisine.
This Mediterranean style restaurant is run by Matthew Gordon, noted caterer Duncan Doherty and baker Jean-Pierre Smith. The emphasis is on healthy food made with the freshest ingredients.
A bakery and a deli stocked with local and specialty cheeses, olives and cured meats serves the restaurant and offers visitors the chance to buy fresh country goods for their own kitchens.
Enjoy breakfast or a leisurely lunch in the heart of the Winelands. Visitors can taste and buy Vrede en Lust's award-winning wines, play a game of Petanque or Boules on the two competition sized courts, go for a peaceful stroll among the vineyards or
take a more energetic bike ride up into the forests to take in the spectacular view of the Franschhoek Valley.
Need to know? Open 7 days a week from 8am till 5pm from 1 September to 31 May. From 1 June to 31 August the Cotage is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 8am to 5pm. Live entertainment on Sunday afternoons.
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Bouillabaisse is a vibrant get-together for locals as well as for visitors who choose to dine in style. The Franschhoek branch is situated in the heart of this picturesque Winelands village. This seafood, oyster and champagne bar is owned and run by Camil and Ingrid Haas and has a reputation for very good food.
Thoughtfully selected by the chef to bring you an extensive range of fish as well as non-fish dishes, each menu category is compiled with tastes and flavours from around the world with a definite Asian seafood twist. Try the tasting portions which can be combined to form a larger meal.
Need to know? Closed on Sundays. Bouillabaisse supports sustainable fishing.
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Local lad, Reuben Riffel, is much fêted. The food is wonderful - Brasserie style. It is necessary to book even in winter but it is easier to get a luncheon booking.
Sit in the shady courtyard under the white stinkwood trees. There's an interesting pub section where the bar-counter is the wing of a Dakota airplane. During the day one can eat in a different part of the courtyard at their deli where light food is served. Open 7 days a week.
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Margot Janse has been voted South Africa’s best chefs and the restaurant rated in the top 50 restaurants in the world for four consecutive years by Restaurant Magazine UK. Number one restaurant in South Africa (Eat Out 2008).
The Tasting Room is different in concept and is a must for people who like superb, out of the ordinary food. Various options available. Four-course, six-course and eight-course gourmand menu with or without matching wines. Wonderful taste experience.
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