Franschhoek Restaurants

Bistro ALLEE BLEUE offers innovative bistro cuisine using local seasonal produce and ingredients sourced from the estate’s gardens and local wine lands. The comprehensive menu boasts typical South African delicacies and top class ALLEE BLEUE wines in a stylish atmosphere brimming with charm. Savour bistro delights and exceptional service at this classic contemporary bistro in Groot Drakenstein.

Located in the breath taking beauty of the Stellenbosch winelands Boschendal Wine Estate offers its visitors Le Café for a laid back breakfast or lunch venue. The eatery is housed in the original slave quarters of the farm. Enjoy a light summer lunch or tea time treat in the cool that the canopy of ancient oak trees provide. Parents will appreciate the lawn as a place of play (amongst the ducks) for the children. In winter guests will feel right at home indoors in front the cosy fireplace. The restaurant has a change of menu at winter, when warm bredies and Bobotie are called for. The summer offerings include home-made lemonade and the best scones. Other menu items include omelets, Quesidillas, salads, and quiche. Desserts range from cheese cakes to Ice –cream Sundays and Pavlova. The restaurant also has a selection of Boschendal’s finest wines to round off lunch. The estate also offers deli style picnics (Le Pique Nique) and houses a buffet restaurant (Boschendal Le Restaurant).

Flanked by majestic mountain views and rolling manicured gardens, Café Antionette offers a nostalgic dining experience in formal or casual surroundings. The menu offers light meals, South African and International flavours while summer beacons picnics on the sprawling lawns surrounded by fynbos gardens on the slopes of Franschhoek Mountain. Take a tour of the French Huguenot Museum before or after visiting Café Antionette.

The perfect setting for a long and lazy lunch, Cafe Bon Bon offers a sumptuous slice of country life with wonderful food and fine wine. Set within a barn dating back 200 years, the surroundings are authentic and endearingly rustic. Experience warm country hospitality from the friendly and knowledgeable team who will happily assist you with your selection. Feel truly welcomed at this charming country bistro and enjoy a sumptuous feast of delicious country fare.

Cradled by magnificent surroundings, Café Traumerei is situated opposite the Town Hall along the Main Road. The interior inspires nostalgia, with original wooden flooring and a crackling winter fireplace. Summers beacons dining alfresco, where scenic vistas compliment a quick cup of coffee or a light meal from the contemporary menu.

The setting leans towards up market styling with a touch of classic contemporary and Asian influenced dishes. Tables dressed in red and white tablecloths and neatly wrapped cutlery set the stage for delicious starters such as spiced calamari followed by Asian braised lamb shank and decadent chocolate tart cardamom ice cream with pear. The hardboard menu proffers various dishes and specials including lighter meals such as gourmet sandwiches. Pair your meal with a bottle of wine from the expansive wine list and soak up the bistro style setting at Chez d’Or.

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 ortake 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.

The Country Kitchen has been dubbed Tuscan and Mediterranean in style. Located in the wine tasting facility of Mont Rochelle vineyards, the restaurant offers relaxed dining, with a slant on Mediterranean fare. This is the perfect spot for an al fresco lunch or cosy dinner. The décor is rustic, from authentic wooden tables to potted herbs, huge candelabra and a cosy fireplace.It might only be a few minutes drive from town but this restaurant is a world apart when it comes to soaking up the sights and sounds of the Winelands. Wine tasting can be conducted at restaurant tables – a perfect way to see which wine goes best with dishes ordered.Alternatively for those wanting more fresh air and relaxation, pick up a picnic basket at the Country Kitchen and take a stroll through the vineyards to the dam, into the rose garden or to the shade of an oak tree and make yourself comfortable. Unpack your basket of delights, a cold bottle of wine, lay back, relax and watch the horse riders meandering along the vineyard paths on their way to enjoying a wine tasting and cellar tour at Mont Rochelle.Open daily from 10:00 to 19:00 (Last seating at 18:00)Dinner Monday and Tuesday at 19:00 (Last seating at 20:30)Closed Wednesday to Sunday for dinner.

Ideally positioned on Main Road, Essence Restaurant and Coffee Bar welcomes languid coffee breaks, quick lunches and lazy days reading the paper. Popular with locals and tourists, this little haven boasts gorgeous mountain views and alfresco dining on a shady deck overlooking a trickling stream. The interior is cosy and balanced, with elegant décor statements and the aroma of delicious LILLY coffee. Pop in for a coffee or start the morning with a hearty breakfast such as the Farmhouse or the more elegant scrambled eggs served with Franshhchoek smoked trout, capers and onion. Sweet palates can indulge in waffles with bacon, brie and fig drenched in maple syrup! Lunch options vary from rump strips, onions, tomato, rocket and mustard, or Asian inspired salads such as roast duck with bean thread and peanut sauce. The menu features some traditional favourites such as Bobotie with yellow rice and Lamb curry with sambals. Coffee breaks compliment the heavenly cheesecake or light-hearted lemon meringue, and teatime remains a treat with old-fashioned scones and strawberry jam.

Brimming with homemade preserves, baked goods, hearty pies and classic and unusual items, the emporium caters for all palates. Small tables adorned with 1930’s European art compliment the black and white checkered flooring, contrasted by a striking Egyptian crystal chandelier. Intoxicate with senses with freshly baked breads, cakes, and tarts or sit down and enjoy a filling sandwich or platter with a cup of deluxe coffee or freshly squeezed fruit juice.

Dishes are influenced by the seasons and the flavours are evident with each mouthful. Cradled in the Holden Manz Wine Estate, diners enjoy mouth-watering meals alfresco, amidst vines or within the cosy dining room. Meals resemble homemade dishes, created with simplicity and pureness only achieved from harvesting produce in your own garden. All vegetables and fruits are sourced from the estates own garden while additional produce is sourced from local suppliers. Pamper the palate with international cuisine in a relaxed and idyllic setting in the heart of Franschhoek vally.

Fyndraai is an exciting restaurant with a local twist, on the Solms-Delta wine estate outside Franschhoek. The food, like its adventurous wines, lives up to the Solms-Delta claim of being proudly Hiervandaan (‘from this place’).You not only walk into history in the 325-year-old wine farm restaurant, you walk OVER it. The glass floor covers the archaeological substructure of a 1740 wine cellar.The innovative menu further combines historical ingredients with contemporary tastes. Seasonal menus with daily specials break away from the Franschhoek norm, with food that is “anything but french”. Instead, Fyndraai explores genuine Cape culinary traditions: European, Asian and African. This truly is ‘food of origin’. Enjoy your meal paired with the equally innovative Solms wines that range from the serious and highly rated through unusual to light-hearted quaffers. There’s something for all palates and pockets - by the bottle and the glass. And yes, there is a glossary translating the unfamiliar local names for foreign visitors.Picnic throughout the year in the farm’s enchanting riverside forest. Appetising fresh baskets are available, with delicious vegetarian options.Booking for parties of more than 10 essential and set menus available for groups.Solms-Delta  is the perfect place for a day out in the country. Make sure you include Wine tasting and a visit to the farm Museum van de Caab too - admission to both is free.Fyndraai is open Tuesdays to Saturdays 10.00am to 6.00pm; Sundays and Mondays 10.00am to 5.00pm. Drinks and snacks will be available from 10.00am to 12.00noon, following which lunch will be served.

An incredibly popular spot, especially for a sumptuous Sunday lunch, the Goederust Farm Kitchen is a quaint and scenic spot to relax and enjoy delicious South African cuisine. The decor matches the charming agricultural feel of the venue with tools and old lamps strewn around. Beautiful gardens surround the restaurant with lush green colours and a farm stall offers a variety of treats to take home with you. Try Goederust Farm Kitchen for a true taste of the country with warm hospitality to match.

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.

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 sectioon of the courtyard where light food from their deli is served. Open seven days a week.

Perched on the edge of Franschhoek valley, along the banks of the Berg River, Riverside Restaurant is the ideal family location. Dine alfresco under shady trees enclosed in indigenous forests on delicious meals such as ‘Potjie Kos’ or lighter meals such as open sandwiches or salads. Breathtaking views of Groot Drakenstein Mountains and Wemmer Mountains make an ideal backdrop for a picnic.

A must-visit spot for Salmon lovers, this friendly establishment proffers everything from smoked to sashimi. Salmon from all over the world is on offer in an exciting multitude of different creations and presentations as well as some alternative seafood options. Not a place for meat seekers, this trendy venue sticks to what it does best and has achieved a brilliant reputation for doing so. The wine list comprises a nice variety of bottles, white and champagnes, in particular, with a good selection available by the glass. A great spot for al fresco dining, there is a quaint pebbled courtyard to relax in. When the weather is less favourable, there is plenty of seating inside, whether you fancy sitting at a table in comfortable chairs or perching at the bar. A deli section offers a nice selection trout and salmon for diners to take home with them after a fantastic meal.

Located in a superb position on Main Street, Franschhoek, this lively bistro offers a great range of wholesome fare. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, this eatery in scenic Franschhoek has a wide range of offerings that change to suit the season and are all presented in hefty portions. A wide range of wines from the local area and further afield gives diners a good choice for an accompaniment. The desserts here must not be missed. A place for summer or winter, there is a patio for warmer weather and a cosy interior complete with decadent touches like chandeliers to keep diners warm in colder weather. Great food, great wine and brilliant service await you at The Bistro, Franschhoek.

The small plate-dining menu makes it the perfect spot to relax and linger over a lavish meal and picturesque surroundings. The menu proffers expansive choice for breakfast, lunch and dinner with sumptuous breakfasts making a great start to the day. Relax in the comforts of the plush yet understated décor, where comfort embraces and food delights at The Common Room.

Located on the Val die Vie Wine Estate, with expansive views of Franschhoek and Paarl Mountains, diners relish in gourmet cuisine and award winning wines from the estate. Whether seeking a intimate experience or a more casual day out with family, The Polo Club caters for all, with a child friendly menu, family dining and outside play area - equipped with a pony and all. Discover fine cuisine, award winning wines and a sophisticated dining experience at The Polo Club in Franschhoek.

Located within the clubhouse, the all day dining menu offers light meals and South African cuisine with a touch of International flair. Signature dishes are the order of the day, best enjoyed on the terrace overlooking the extravagant pool and spectacular mountain ranges of Paarl and Franschhoek.