Langebaan Restaurants

Tasty food with a Cape Malay influence in hefty portions is what you’ll find at this wonderfully laid back and friendly venue.Set within a Cape Dutch farmstead, a national monument, which is brimming with history, this unassuming yet award-winning eatery proffers superb options like classic Malay curry, chicken pie and fresh mussels served in a deliciously creamy sauce.In good weather, a garden at the back provides a perfect spot for al fresco dining, shaded by the many trees.An award-winning winelist is the perfect finishing touch for a relaxing and extremely enjoyable fine dining experience in a beautiful setting.

Set amidst blossoming bougainvilleas that offset colourful yellow, white and blue polka dots, diners experience warm smiles and friendly welcomes. The freshly baked aroma and kaleidoscope of gifts create the perfect setting for hearty breakfasts, languid lunches and sumptuous afternoon teas. Serving light lunches, heavenly baked goodies and the enticing aroma of coffee, The Marmelade Cat is the perfect place for kicking back.

With a menu that changes every day, the Noisy Oyster in Paternoster is a place you can come back to again and again and always try something new.Grills with an Asian twist, superb seafood creations or delicious pizzas are some of the typical offerings at this quirky venue, brimming with character and warm welcomes. If oysters are your weakness then you won’t be disappointed. As the name suggests, the oysters at this vibrant spot are a must-try.The wine list is modest but thoughtfully designed to offer some of the best regional wines.Flawless service from friendly and knowledgeable staff ensures that every patron is looked after and adds the finishing touch to an all round superb dining experience.

Located a few hours drive from Cape Town, Darling invites nostalgia immersed in a bygone era and the flourishing orchards of local wine estates. Modern South African cuisine and a touch of European flair work seamlessly in complimenting the outstanding local wines. The Linen Room Restaurant provides an unforgettable taste of picturesque Darling. Booking essential.

For an excellent spot to enjoy simple and tasty meals, try The Paternoster Hotel. A terrace provides a lovely area for al fresco dining with a laid-back and casual atmosphere to match, while inside the restaurant patrons can dine in a more formal setting. The staff are attentive and wonderfully swift and ensure a great time is had by each and every patron.

Right on the beach, this quaint restaurant is an awesome spot to watch the tide drift in and out while you munch, scrunch away on the local seafood. By night the friendly little bar is great for pre- or post-dinner drinks and the interior is cosy and warm.If the weather is fine book a table on the small stoep offering panoramic views of the beach, sea and sky. You might sight a few whales splashing about the sunsets are sublime. The ‘catch of the day’ is your best choice, but there are meaty alternatives, especially during winter. The wine list is small but adequate. Meals are served from 10am to 10pm.

This informal eatery, sparsely decorated but exuding West Coast charm and ambiance, delights with homemade lunches prepared West Coast style with passion and creativity. Tables dressed in afro pop plastic tablecloths, flanked by overgrown herbs in a old boat and shabby signs depicting old stories sit beside a chalkboard brimming with today’s specials. From bobotie to pan-fried breaded bokkoms served with a poached egg and beurre blanc - Sandveld potato dumplings, with dune spinach, almonds and mushrooms. There is enough in one sitting to have you begging for more. Dine in the pleasant courtyard wrapped in blooming bougainvilleas on succulent West Coast cuisine at Op eve Koep in Paternoster.

Perched along the shimmering coast line, Blikkie Pizzeria stands proud in a 110 year old fisherman’s cottage complimented by picturesque views. Exuding passion and mouth watering pizzas, the enticing aroma of freshly baked delights and inviting ambiance, Blikkie Pizzeria sets the mood for lingering lunches and early suppers. The décor immerses the senses in a vintage bygone era, simplistic and elegant, yet charming enough to capture loyal followers with authentic Sicilian based pizzas layered with generous toppings. Enjoy delights such as the Colorito, perfectly cooked and layered with chicken, green pepper, pineapple and peppadew or the Capricciosa dressed with salami, mushrooms, olives and green pepper. Dine indoors amidst splashes of vintage décor or alfresco on the sunlit porch scattered with whitewashed benches and tables. Sweeping views seduce the senses with panoramic vistas of Paternoster Bay, brimming with local fisherman counting the catch of the day. Moonlit dinners enchant with shimmering kaleidoscopes hosted by the ocean’s rising moon and provide the perfect backdrop to delicious meals and warm service. Blikkie Pizzeria captures charm and nostalgic memories in relaxed surrounds, the perfect place for languid lunches and early bird dinners.

Located on West Coast Road, this homemade heaven shares a relaxed and memorable dining experience. A cosy fireplace complimented by aromatic coffees and locally produced wines make for a perfect lunch with family and friends. Kids can let their hair down on the large playground, secured for your relaxation and feed the animals for some extra fun. Share in the passion and love of wine at the winehouse; where selected wines from the farm, Darling cellars and Swartland wineries wet the palate alongside warm slices of homemade bread and fruity jams. Visit Vyge Valley Farm Stall for the farmhouse taste of Darling, off R27 West Coast Road in Jakkalsfontein.

Located on the outskirts of Darling, where grazing cattle and olive groves greet the morning, this 70h olive farm takes the palate on a journey of growing, picking and cold pressing to the savoring delights of sampling these delicious morsels. Enjoy a spring picnic dressed in wild flowers and the delicious flavours of olive jam, olive marmalade, olive bread, pastes complimented by cheese and wine on the farm. Freshly baked bread and the lingering aroma of wood burned oven, creates a memorable journey at Darling Olives in Darling.

Large bay windows open Darling and invite her scenic vistas into every meal. The menu proffers relaxed South African cuisine with tranquil alfresco dining under the African sky amidst lush gardens the perfect setting for romantic interludes. Try the salmon trout served on a potato cake for starters, followed by lamb shanks with cannellini beans and two-nut chocolate torte with vanilla ice cream. Enjoy cooking of the highest standard complimented by fine Darling wines at Trinity Lodge

Chicory Cheese Café in Mantis Mall, Darling welcomes herself as Darling’s new chic restaurant flavoured by intuitive and seasonal meals. The menu brims with freshly cooked, freshly squeezed, freshly baked and freshly ground goodies with option to dine indoors or alfresco on farm fresh country cuisine. Share in the love of good food at Chicory Cheese Café, Darling.

Dine on roast lamb, veggies and salad concluding the meal with Evita’s famous koeksisters or malva pudding. With bellies full and palates content, submerge yourself in lighthearted ambiance and performance at Evita Se Perron at the old Darling Railway Station.

Simoné is nestled within a quite cottage, warmed by crackling winter fires and comfortable ambiance. The chalked up blackboard menu offers gourmet sandwiches, crispy schnitzels, crusty pies and tasty burgers layered with homemade patties. A small wine list hints local and regional wines perfectly balanced to compliment hearty cuisine such as Sunday roast, which included succulent lamb, chicken pie, veg and roast potatoes; slow cooked oxtail, beer battered fish, chicken schnitzel, Simoné's bobotie, and gourmet burgers. Simoné is the perfect Sunday venue, tranquil lunch venue and scrumptious breakfast any occasion dining venue.

The décor exudes style and comfort, delectable meals and alfresco occasions in the sunlit rose garden. Generous portions of creature comforts such as French toast, beer battered fish and slow roasted oxtail compliments the delicate flavours of locally produced wines. A jungle gym and kiddies menu favours young palates while adults relax over a refreshing glass of wine and intimate meal.

Housed in a lovely cottage, extended by a small garden scattered with tables and chair, Bistro Seven welcomes country cuisine at its best. Dine indoors warmed by intimate surrounds and crisp blue checked tablecloths before lingering in the cosy bar with a warming nightcap. Try hearty soups, juicy steaks, crisp salads complimented by a small but well partnered wine list at Bistro Seven in Darling.

Boasting a unique mixture of French, Dutch, German and English, Café Mosiac pampers with delicious flavour. Sample an array of coffee’s, cakes, calamari, chips, lasagne, salads and homemade pies alongside lighter meal and snacks. A local watering hole and family rendezvous, Café Mosiac provides a pleasant escape from traditional dining establishments.

Hearty South African cuisine with a traditional twist awaits diners in the cosy comforts of a barn, perfectly located for festive lunches and gracious dinners. Immerse the palate in roasts, seasonal Waterblommetjie stew, boboti and rice, home-made chicken pie, curried Tripe (on request) amongst others, served with a variety of vegetables and fresh farm salads followed by sweet delights. Located on the outskirts of Darling, Lelieblom Farm offers old time favourites around large family tables, perfect for celebrations or gatherings. Take a lazy stroll breathing in the fresh country air after a languid lunch viewing the untouched and tranquil surrounds of Swartland Farm, Darling.

Hilda’s Kitchen boasts modern country fare and an ever-changing menu within the beautiful surrounds of an old Cape Dutch farmhouse. Enjoy hearty soups such as cream of broccoli or corn chowder, fish cakes with dashed with Asian infusions and tasty savoury bakes. Meat lovers wallow in slow roasted pork belly or a rich lamb pie or laid back Old Man’s prego roll with homemade garlic mayonnaise and hand-cut fries is a winner. Wooden floors, high ceilings and graceful charm compliment fine estate wines and hearty cuisine. The service is friendly and attentive, perfect for an easygoing lunch with friends and family.

You can't get more local than the lamb grazing along the country road on the way, or a springbok in the veldt. The herbs and vegetables come from the garden at Trinity Lodge, their guest house in Darling. Debbie and Shaun, who runs the restaurant with her, are a formidable husband and wife team. Both are professionally trained - Shaun at the Johannesburg Hotel School, Debbie at the Cordon Bleu School in Johannesburg and Prue Leith’s in London. Need to know? Open for lunch only - Wednesday to Sunday, Ccosed on Mondays and Tuesdays, closed on Christmas day, New year's day and Good Friday. Dinner by arrangement