Hoeko Valley Restaurants

Housed in a historic building dating back to the late 1800’s, this quaint little establishment is renowned for traditional fare. Die Dorphuis boasts tasty ostrich meals and daily breakfasts that pack a punch alongside languid lunches and relaxing dinners. Diners peruse the comprehensive menu starting with breakfast comprising of a breakfast platter brimming with bacon, eggs, tomato, sausage, toast & jams. Lunch calls for Ostrich goulash with salad or vegetables or lighter meals such as crispy toasted sandwiches followed by devilish waffles with ice cream or cream for desert. Dine amidst beautiful gardens in the poster town of Calitzdorp off Route 62 for a welcoming break from the scenic road.

Enjoying light meals and continental fare, diners relax soaking up the mountainous views dining alfresco in the shady garden. The cool stoep invites lazy lunches over a glass of wine with no corkage charged for those who prefer to bring their own. Browse the interesting curio shops for an added bit of retail therapy. Ebenharts Restaurant in Voortrekker Road is a little oasis in the Klein Karoo, waiting to be discovered by you.

Die Bosvarkie embraces rustic charm inviting the outdoor into a tranquil dining experience feasting on traditional Karoo cuisine. Boasting a British pub feel set upon scenic vistas, diners wine and dine on the famous port wine capital of the Karoo. This welcoming retreat embraces dining with warm Karoo hospitality in the scenic playground of Calitzdorp off the famous Route 62.

Overlooking the historic Alberts Mill is Miller’s Restaurant.This tranquil and elegant venue proffers scenic al fresco dining within the grounds of a picturesque garden when the weather is good. In winter, the inside seating area is a charming and cosy area with fireplaces and candle light.The ever-changing menu follows the seasons and availability of ingredients so diners can be assured of the highest quality dishes. Creative flare is an added treat with a chef who is passionate about food in all its forms.A superb wine list comprising the best bottles from the Route 62 cellars rounds off a wonderful country dining experience.

A superb dining experience all round; great food, great service, great ambience. The Gallery Café offers a top-quality dining experience. Brent, the owner, is passionate about food and this is evident from the way he explains each dish on the menu, where he get his ingredients, to how it was made. This carries though to the dish in flavour and presentation. The Gallery Café caters for all tastes using the freshest ingredients including local figs, cheese, cream, honey, lamb, game, chicken and vegetables. Desserts include beautiful Belgian chocolate, a selection of homemade ice creams and sorbets. There are daily changes to the menu. The prices range R78 to R135. We are licensed, and Visa, Mastercards, American Express and Diners cards are accepted. We are open seven nights a week from 19H00. Children are welcome.

Perched next a canal that runs through the town of Heidelberg, Ann De Kanel Restaurant draws out the day with wonderful food, personal service and the best coffees straight from the house of coffees. Delight in the velvety explosion of freshly baked cheesecake, homemade lunches and delicious juicy steaks. Whether indulging in sweet delights or filling up on a hearty snack, Ann De Kanel will warm your taste buds in a cosy laid back atmosphere.

The well-stocked wine cellar generously compliments the dining experience, as does the lingering aroma of freshly baked bread and spreading reputation of pickled fish. Albertinia Hotel offers delicious traditional food served plentiful for a soothing experience of true comfort food. Enjoy lazy pub lunches or refreshing light meals in the shady tea garden, however you choose to dine, Albertinia Hotel will comfort the palate with nostalgic African cuisine and welcoming smiles.

Dressed in offbeat mosaics and old jam can chandeliers, Jam Tarts Restaurant serves all day breakfasts, delicious wood fired pizzas and frothy milkshakes to mention a few. Spoil the palate with real home food, local seasonal dishes and fabulous jams spread over crunchy bread complimented by a local wine list or corkage. From crunchy salads, succulent steaks to naughty jams, Jam Tarts Restaurant offers a quirky alternative to country dining.

Set in the poster town of Barrydale guided by a landmark wind pump, Clarke of The Karoo seduces the palate with traditional Karoo cuisine infused with Mediterranean twists. Dishes spill off the menu boasting delights such as Karoo oysters, Cape Malay bobotie, legendary Karoo Lamb curry served with papadoms and a vast array of sambals, Whitebait and roasted vegetable bruchetta served with balsamic reduction. Speciality sandwiches and homemade burgers available on the menu with pan-seared Yellowfin Tuna a specialty request when available. Enjoy fresh organic salads, traditional dishes, and a warm inviting ambiance. Winter invites log fires and homemade soups at this favourite stopover on Route 62.

Enjoy the heavenly aroma of freshly baked cakes and pies before wetting the appetite with a delicious range of cakes, tarts, pies, local homemade preserves and jams. Stock up on imported German products such as Pumpernickel bread and Bismark Herrings in tomato sauce and a selection of cold meats or decadent local cheeses such as Goat's cheese with grappa, nuts and chocolate or olives and dried apricots. Enjoy warm home baked breads topped with delicious cheeses, cold cuts, jams and preserves. M’s Restaurant boasts a signature dish known as Rose Pie, made with exquisite pastry in the shape of a rose. Visit on M’s Restaurant in the picturesque village of Barrydale, located off the scenic Route 62.

The blue and white exterior dressed in Geranium window boxes invites a fusion of Mediterranean cuisine touched with Karoo hospitality. A tapestry of vibrant colors and Moroccan décor sets the mood against a backdrop of murals, authentic artwork, whimsical chandeliers, Persian rugs and hand sown batikked scatter cushions. This unpretentious restaurant welcomes with spicy aromas and exotic cuisine. Exuding a friendly, personal atmosphere and authentic culture, Mez wets the appetite with decadent fusion cuisine. Enjoy colorful tapas brimming with freshly baked bread, garlicky humus, smoky harissa, feta and olives. Blackboard specials such as braised, citrus leg of lamb intoxicate the senses with the likes of Spanish chicken, chorizo cooked in sherry, smoked paprika and chilli, or a delicately spiced veggie platter running for second place. Enjoy a complimenting glass of wine displayed on the small blackboard followed by a few scoops of the signature rosewater ice cream sprinkled with sweet Moroccan-spiced nuts for desert. Mez Restaurant transports the palate through the spice-laden markets of Morocco in the heart of Barrydale off the famous Route 62.

Exuding charm and renowned views, The Blue Cow resides in the picturesque valley of Barrydale in the heart of Tradouwshoek farm. Friendly and welcoming, the ambiance invites relaxation over a plate of good food and freshly baked cakes, muffins, scones and waffles. Enjoy the view alongside a glass of fresh fruit juice or warming tea. Serving breakfast and lunch, The Blue Cow relaxes the senses with true country cuisine.

Simply Food delights with a cheery ambiance and simple menu offering scrumptious cuisine and heavenly bakes. Immerse the senses in food filled with taste explosions and quality ingredients over a long breakfast sampling croissants filled with creamy French-style scrambled eggs, or lunches of freshly baked quiches and wraps filled with prawn and sweet chilli cream cheese. The menu offers contemporary/international fare that delights the palate with scrumptious cuisine in a cheery setting off the scenic escape, Route 62.

This magical gem in the Klein Karoo boasts an extensive breakfast and lunch menu offering freshly prepared meals and quality local ingredients. Exuding international appeal in a friendly and comfortable setting, Place in Time entices diners with a delicious big South African breakfast - eggs cooked the way you like them, bacon, sausage, sautéed mushrooms, onion and tomato and hot buttered toast. Light lunches such as a gourmet toasted sandwich in white or brown bread topped with Italian cheese, ham, tomato and onion served with crunchy golden fries. For a decadent 3-course meal try starters of seafood cocktail - a generous serving of mixed seafood smothered in our delicious seafood sauce served on a bed of crisp salad greens. The mains of Karoo lamb shank satisfy the most discerning palate – a mouth-watering oven baked lamb shank served in a rosemary, mint and cranberry jus with a sweet potato mash. Conclude the meal with a crème bruleè desert - light creamy baked homemade custard, with a hit of Amarula and a crisp caramelized topping, served with ice cream. Place in Time is a magical secret gem in Barrydale located in the picturesque Trudouw Valley, just off Route 62.

Start the morning with an authentic farmhouse breakfast laden with freshly baked bread, butter, jam and cheese flanked by flapjacks layered with bacon, egg and steaming pot of coffee or tea. Dine on the rustic stoep overlooking generous views or on the lawn scattered with rustic picnic tables. When the cold winter sets in, Koffie Huis wraps up with head to toe blankets and a steamy cup of coffee. Koffie Huis inspires traditional hospitality, ambiance and décor reminiscent of true farm living welcomed by quirky enamel coffee mugs strung together setting the mood for something unique and unexpected.

Plantwise Coffee Shop secures a lingering break from the outside world immersing the palate in cool light meals and local retail therapy. Serving coffee, teas and delectable meals in the indigenous nursery garden, diners catch up with life, sampling light cuisine and cool drinks before setting off browsing local treasures and interesting paintings in the local art gallery.

This local haunt caters for bikers in rustic Karoo surrounds drowned by sweeping sunsets and the rolling roar of magnificent engines. Serving below freezing refreshments and light meals around a roaring fireplace brimming with contented chatter, Karoo Saloon embraces weary travelers for a welcoming pit stop between Montagu and Barrydale off the scenic Route 62.

Located 20km outside Barrydale, visitors from all over the world meander over on Route 62 for a refreshing meal and cold beer before setting off on the road again. The small menu caters pub lunches and braai facilities with braai and salad packs sold separately. Cosy and welcoming, this tiny place boasts a rather large autographed underwear collection strewn from the walls and ceiling. Satisfy your curiosity at Ronnies Sex Shop just off Route 62.

Pomegranate is a cosy, 24 seater, a la carte restaurant situated within Boulders Lodge and Spa, Oudtshoorn. The view from the pool alongside the restaurant stretches to the Swartberg mountain range, and the gardens create the feeling of an oasis amongst the semi desert vegetation surrounding the lodge while the sound of running water stimulates the sences.Chef Garth makes use of local products when developing his menu which truly provide the patrons with the flavours of the Klein Karoo. Restaurant manager, Joey Bradfield, takes great care in compiling her wine list to compliment the menu. The wines are carefully selected from different wine regions in South Africa reflecting the exceptional quality of the wines available locally.This husband and wife team will provide you with a gastronomic experience worth remembering.

This well-appointed restaurant embraces home cooked meals and exotic fare in family friendly surrounds. Give into temptation sampling heavenly homemade scones with dollops of strawberry jam and cream or selections of salads, sandwiches, cakes and tarts. For the more exotic palate try the Crocodile salad plate, Ostrich and Crocodile platter, Ostrich bobotie, Ostrich scrambled eggs, and Ostrich stir fry, sure to send the palate into exotic overdrive. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in peaceful surrounds, this family restaurant is fun packed treat for the whole family.