Heldervue Restaurants

Located along Dirkie Uys Street, Al Dente is your traditional trattoria. A delightful venue offering the usual Italian delights tossed with the welcoming aroma of homemade sauces and crusty pizzas. Fresh pasta takes centre stage accompanied by a small wine list and imported Italian blends too. Popular dishes such as steaming Napolitano pasta speaks volumes yet remains simple with distinctive flavours and heaps of fresh ingredients. The deli offers homemade pasta, cured meats and imported Italian ingredients.

The dramatic décor dressed in red and black is softened by the hanging lanterns, nostalgic of a eatery in Shanghai. The sushi is balanced with the finest ingredients, enjoyed with steaming hot or cold sake. Try the sashimi, nigiri, terkanki or maki for a full rounded experience. There is a small wine list for those who really cannot do without. Wine, Women and Sushi is an authentic and enjoyable dining experience.

Set in a stunning location with both mountain and sea views is Steffanie’s Place.Experience dining al fresco or enjoy sundowners to wonderful views on the airy terrace or spend your time inside in the cosy autumn tones of the lounge area. Whatever your preference, Steffanie’s Place accommodates.Large windows and a well-placed fireplace enhance the warm ambience of this must-try eatery serving delicious dishes made from the freshest ingredients.The skilfully planned main menu offers a wide range of the choicest dishes and there are also blackboard specials to choose from.With a good selection of locally-produced wines, diners are left wanting for nothing at this wonderful venue.

Expect beautiful presentation and continental cuisine spilling off the seasonal menu and rotating specials. Vegetarians are spoilt for choice with extensive options and wine lovers savour local flavours from the refreshing wine list. Try the roasted butternut, spinach and sun-dried tomato risotto and the to die for bacon-and-syrup flapjacks for breakfast. Soothe the mind with live light jazz and easy listening music performed live every Thursday and Friday.

Set on the western slopes of the beautiful Helderberg mountain is the Avontuur Estate restaurant. The welcoming and relaxed atmosphere is enhanced by a mix of old and new decor as well as a airy terrace complete with pagodas covered in grapevines. For a truly decadent but relaxing environment and a very memorable dining experience, the Avontuur Estate restaurant is the place to be.

Set in the lovely Somerset West, Yamas Green Taverna is a superb little gem that exudes a typical Cretan tavern ambiance. Expect tiny tables and chairs scattered throughout and faded photographs with Greek artifacts and a warm and personal touch. Dine on great meze platters laden with tzatziki, taramasalata, hummus, pickled octopus, baby meatballs, skordalia – all rich with garlic and herbs enjoyed with moerish pitas. Move on to lamb, fragrant with lemon and rosemary, served with pita or crunchy potato wedges or indulge in a lovely chicken pita or succulent calamari tentacles or strips. Round off your meal with a bowl of yoghurt and honey or ultra-rich, homemade baklava. Sip on ouzo served in an authentic glass amphora or enjoy wine from the small but well priced wine list.

Imibala lends a helping hand to children donating their profits from the restaurant to helping children go to school. Dining at Imibala makes a difference to a child and your waistline - as their irresistible cakes and home baked goods tempt you to indulge. The menu secures delicious dishes and the lingering aromas of the oven-roasted chicken in yoghurt curry sauce served with a tomato, avocado and coriander salsa. Try the fresh pear, walnuts and Parma ham if you are watching your waistline and indulge in a little wine from the simple wine list. Imibala is delicious and fresh, a refreshing choice for breakfast or lunch.

Set deep in the stunning countryside of Helderberg is 96 Winery Road. The main menu is updated four times a year, while the seasonal menu changes much more frequently, nearly every day. A very impressive wine list, comprising around 250 wines leave diners truly spoilt for choice.

Housed inside a beautifully restored Victorian building, dressed in chandeliers, XO Modern Bistro proffers excellent service, large wines by the bottle or glass and temptingly delicious cuisine. The menu boasts contemporary fare such as delicate duck à l’orange served with red cabbage and potato croquettes, rounded off with a decadent desert or a lovely cheese platter.

Located along the historic strip, Dorp Street. Binelli’s resides in a beautifully renovated Cape Dutch building that exudes characters and charm. Sparkling chandeliers, plush interior and sexy white leather couches create a chic and sexy vibe, perfect for enjoying funky cocktails and tasty tapas. The menu oozes finger licking and mouth-watering morsels of flavour such as prawn tails, currywurst and caperberries to mention a few. Soak up Binelli’s cool flavour and contemporary surrounds along Main Road in Somerset West.

Located along Main Road in Somerset West, Riverside Grill exudes a steakhouse ambiance with spacious and airy interior and a swanky look and feel. Dine along the waters edge dressed in lush Palm Willows enjoying succulent steak or savour the flavour of a hearty homemade burger, topped with delicious homemade sauce made from the owner secret recipe. Riverside Grill by Andreas in a family friendly steakhouse in Somerset West serving only the best cuts of Chalmer Beef, aged to perfection.

Situated opposite the popular Melkbaai Beach, Kaapzicht Restaurant weaves soft ambient music with panoramic views for a new verse old dining experience infused with a timeless ambience. Relax on comfortable leather sofas or enjoy dining on crisp white linen tables savouring fresh grilled line fish, tender calamari and crispy schnitzels with a variety of mouth-watering pancakes and delectable waffles on offer to compliment the meal. Kaapzicht Restaurant enjoys a warm and relaxed atmosphere perfect for lulling the day away exploring heavenly food and idyllic coastal surroundings.

In its name, Overture Restaurant alludes to “An introduction to great things”. This exquisite eating establishment is set on the equally breathtaking wine farm, Hidden Valley, in the quaint Stellenbosch countryside. The menu is small and select, if not subject to change daily, to make the most of local seasonal produce. With award winning chef Bertus Basson running the show, patrons will certainly feel indulged in the culinary experience the restaurant offers. The menu caters for the sophisticated palate with dishes to the likes of Duck Liver Parfait (to start), Confit Lamb Shoulder or Silverfish (for mains) and Date and Rum Souffle for dessert. All menu items are paired and complimented with wines selected from the farm. For the foodies who eat to be swept away by the flow of flavours (not mention the eating with the eyes), Overture offers 3, 4 and 5 course menus (with or without wine). Feel free to take the advice of the in house sommelier, should one be undecided about wine choices. Overture has been listed as one of Eat Out Magazine’s Top Ten Restaurants for the past two years.

Seduced by the gentle lapping shores of False Bay, Ben’s on the Beach offers a fabulous setting and great venue coupled with quality and service. Aged meat on the bone treated the time-honoured way with fresh line fish purchased daily from local fishermen dominates this eatery’s reputation. With a varied selection of dishes on offer including generous portions of great steak, fish and fillets, Ben’s on the Beach surprises the senses with unexpected pleasures, quality and service. Winners of the regional Diners Club award; Ben’s on the Beach is just the place to enjoy a nice piece of fish.

Set on the beachfront, with fantastic views of False Bay is Ben’s on the Beach. A wide variety of uncomplicated dishes is available at this trendy but laid back restaurant, complemented by a good selection of wines. Excellent value for money rounds off the superb dining experience that awaits you at Ben’s on the Beach.

Conceived July 1982, Bella Venecia seduced the palate with their famous handcrafted pizzas, created and inspired from their diverse stay in Italy. With their warm, homely atmosphere and mismatched décor, Bella Venecia boasts the best wood-fired pizzas in the whole of Helderbey. The dough freshly made every morning, the toppings layered and spread generously. Alongside pizzas, the menu boasts various pasta dishes with emphasis on good food and a relaxing attitude that spills over onto the ambience inviting patrons to sit back, relax and enjoy the vibe.

Enjoy spectacular sunsets over False Bay as your dine on delicious seafood, sushi and grills. With a stunning mountain backdrop and beautiful views of False Bay, the Surfside Restaurant is perfectly situated for a superb dining experience. Try the always-popular mussels or the sushi, prepared by a dedicated sushi chef from China. or those who fancy meat, there are mouth-watering grills and combo dishes. Dine in style and comfort at Surfside Restaurant.

Guardian Peak is essentially a winery - with a restaurant. From entering the farm, following the road through the vineyards and finding the restaurant nestled against the breathtaking backdrop of the Helderberg Mountain, one will soon buy into the “living the lifestyle” concept that drives this establishment. If it’s modernity that one seeks, then Guardian Peak will certainly meet expectations. The open plan restaurant boasts a demonstration kitchen, allowing guests to experience the energy and synergy that takes place in a professional kitchen. The menu’s contemporary interpretation of ‘wine with food’ pairing (and not the other way round) leaves no room for ignorant choices when it comes to marrying food with drink. The menu, which is seasonal, is wickedly extravagant. Besides a fare of traditional venison and lamb, patrons will be hard pressed not to succumb to temptations of Courgette & Goats cheese soufflé, Roasted Apple and Raisin Pork Belly or Quail Breast stuffed with bacon and sage. Soak up the South African sunshine on the terrace or feel right at home with the warmth of the fireplace in winter, either way Guardian Peak is a great lunch location.

This is an eclectic venue filled with books, bold furniture and recycled materials such as cardboard boxes for menus and outdated telephone pages for bills. The menu focuses on organic and seasonal. Grown on the grounds of the property and embraces the culture and movement of eco-conscious dining. The menu changes as frequently as needed according to supply and produce, and you can expect fresh homemade soups, pastas and sauces and deli delights from the deli (which is attached to the main restaurant). Experience a different side to dining with guilt free food and carbon footprint ommisions at Tredicas in Ryneveld Street.

Enjoy contemporary dining in beautiful surroundings by the Lourens river and next to the long-standing Vergelegen and Morgenster Wine Estates at D’vine Restaurant.Spend some time on the terrace in the garden or in the bright and spacious conservatory or have a cosy dinner in one the wonderful dining rooms.The unique a la carte menu has been carefully planned, combining local tastes with exotic flavours and is accompanied by a wine list comprising the best selection the Western Cape offers.Superb, attentive service adds the finishing touch to a wonderful dining experience.