Montagu Restaurants

Café Fresh is a unique addition to the eateries in the picturesque town of Montagu. Run by two South Africans who recently returned from a few years in the UK, they bring style and culinary delights from far and wide to this delightful restaurant. With a relaxed atmosphere and great menu it is ideal for everyone and families with kids are very welcome. Decent play areas and other distractions will keep them entertained. Movies are screened on certain evenings at 8pm and depending on the movie run time it should end at 10pm with dessert and coffee. The cost for these viewings is R90 per person, this includes a drink on arrival, meal movie dessert and coffee, cash bar. Sweet! Need to know? Bookings are essential on movie evenings as Café Fresh can only accommodate 18 people.

Soak up personalised service and local exotic dishes from the a la carte menu and extensive wine cellar. The décor speaks of elegance and timeless grandeur softened by padded chairs, crisp linen in a light and airy setting overlooking manicured gardens. Begin the culinary journey with a wrapped Cape Malay babotie starter, in a phyllo parcel served with a sweet sliced peach and coriander chutney. For mains, flame grilled medallions of port fillet (250g) served on a Rooibos tea and cinnamon infused dried fruit compote. Round off the journey with a warmed oven-baked apple and cinnamon pudding drenched with a sweet caramel sauce, served with vanilla ice cream. Cogman’s Restaurant perfects the fine dining experience with warm hospitality and tantalising cuisine.

Dine under the vine-covered porch wrapped in Bougainvillea boxes perusing the extensive menu over a glass of crisp wine. Die Stal soothes the palate with delectable food and daily board specials, exquisitely presented in generous portions. Choose from extensive and exciting spreads, freshly squeezed fruit juices and an array of light meals and decadent moist cakes complimented by expansive views and tranquil surrounds. Die Stal escapes the senses to country surrounds brimming with hearty fare and scenic vistas.

Driven by passion for culinary excellence, Jessica’s seduces the senses with traditional gourmet cuisine and carefully selected wine list. Housed inside an elegant fully restored Victorian mansion dating back to the late 1890’s, the restaurant embraces a warm contemporary setting flanked by landscaped gardens, wooden deck and water features. Dine alfresco under a blanket of stars on balmy summer evenings by candlelight perusing the mouth-watering menu. Begin the culinary journey with Salmon Trout tartar, Thai marinated Prawns, followed by the very popular Karoo Trio, Crispy Roast Duck and Lamb Noissettes, recommended chef’s specialties. End the evening with a mixed Berry Parfait or Chocolate Soufflé served with "oupa se wyn". Jessica’s Restaurant nestles in the heart of Montague on a picturesque backdrop inspired by romance and culinary excellence.

Offering a choice of scrumptious breakfasts and light lunches, as well as their famous Dutch apple tart and other blow out cream cakes, Kloof Restaurant & Padstal has become a landmark on Route 62. A perfect halfway stop between Cape Town and Oudtshoorn, this padstal provides clean toilet facilities for visitors and an enclosed garden with  swings and jungle gym for tots to work off some excess energy. The farmstall offers a wide variety of the best products that Montagu has to offer, be it dried fruit, jams or preserves. A good variety of gifts are also available at very competitive prices. Next time you travel along the Route 62 in South Africa make sure to stop for breakfast, lunch or a coffee break. You won't be disappointed!

Les Hauts de Montagu smiles from within the gentle slopes, garnished by indigenous fynbos and olive groves, perched in tranquillity. From within the colonial style restaurant, overlooking the olive and lavender groves, lingers the aroma of unforgettable cuisine, flanked by the Langberg Mountains and tranquil valleys. The high beamed ceilings capture a story of a bygone era; tables spill out onto patios, immersed in a tapestry of scenic vistas. A set menu pampers the mood with a theatrical performance of taste and colour, blended with the distinctive finish of fine paired wines. Les Hauts de Montagu inspires culinary connoisseurs into an oasis of beauty and tranquillity set in the heart of Olive and Lavender groves along the rising slopes of the Langeberg Mountains.

Housed inside an elegant Edwardian double story house, Mimosa transforms fine dining with wine and dine cuisine. The 4-course gourmet menu bewitches with boutique handmade wines. Conceived from homegrown vegetables and herbs using local specialities such as Lamb, Springbok and Ostrich, Mimosa Lodge seduces the palate with Continental cuisine in a fresh, elegant and mood capturing setting. The menu highlights daily delights paired with boutique wines, seasonal and inspirational dependent. Diners peruse the likes of West Coast Crayfish, steamed, partnered with an avocado, salsa and a truffle sour cream perfected by a glass of Beverly Dawn Chenin Blanc, 2008 for starters. For the mains, Gingembre De Canard, roast Duck breast accompanied by seasonal vegetables and an orange ginger jus or beef fillet pan fried accompanied by seasonal vegetables and a green peppercorn jus flattered by a glass of Bredells Shiraz, 2003. The Grand finale, Blueberry Parfait, homemade and garnished with a chocolate twirl and fresh blueberries perfectly paired with a glass of Danie de Wet Cape Muscat. Mimosa Lodge pays homage to highly acclaimed culinary circles, showcasing award winning cuisine and boutique handmade wines perfect for connoisseurs who enjoy gourmet masterpieces.

Tempt the palate with traditional and Continental a la carte dishes complimented by friendly and excellent service. Preston’s Restaurant serves lunch and dinner in the comfort of the indoor dining room warmed by a roaring winter fire or alfresco on the sheltered garden patio. Enjoy the ambiance and comfort of Preston’s Restaurant and international South African pub in the heart of Montagu off Route 62.

Enjoy breakfast, afternoon tea and light meals in the picturesque town of Montagu soaking up the warm African sun savouring pies, baked specials and delicious burgers using local and homegrown produce. This cute little roadside coffee shop serves up delicious meals and hearty farmhouse breakfasts in the country dining room or in the delightful tea garden. The Rambling Rose inspires lazy lunches and slow breakfasts in a farmhouse setting nestled in the picturesque village of Montagu.

Shake off the road and sit down surrounded by tranquil surrounds and the lingering aroma of freshly baked Dutch apple pie and roasted coffee. Route 62 Farmstall and Restaurant offers a wide variety of traditional meals suited for sumptuous breakfasts and light lunches. Browse the satisfying farm stall taking delight in freshly made goods and crafts before setting off with delicious snacks and cup of freshly brewed coffee to go. Route 62 Farmstall and Restaurant is a welcoming landmark just off the R62 entrance to Montagu.

Enjoy lunch and dinners in a cosy setting nurtured by a roaring winter fire or cooled alfresco by a summer breeze on the courtyard. Experience true gourmet cuisine indulging the senses with explosions of taste, colour and presentation heightened by the interactive wine cellar and bar. Templeton’s Restaurant encapsulates gourmet cuisine paired with exceptional wine and welcoming hospitality.

Housed inside a large clinker brick house, strewn with coloured fairy lights hanging from the eaves, The Docks invites relaxation and casual ambiance. Serving an array of well-rehearsed dishes, seafood, grills and South African cuisine, diners enjoy a complementing tight and well-presented wine list. Choose from schnitzels, covered in rich mushroom sauce, burgers with chips and salads, big juicy steaks, with heavenly tipsy tart with ice cream. Pop in to The Docks, relax and soak up the ambiance before settling down for a delicious meal and good company.

Exuding a stylish Continental flare, The Mystic Tin lingers in cosy serenity and good food that delights the palate. Using locally sourced produce, the menu satisfies with starters of camembert & mushroom tower - tomato and mushroom topped with grilled camembert and drizzled with fig coulis, accompanied by a salad garnish. For mains, a Karoo brew chicken - two thighs marinated in Wayne's Honey Draught, and roasted in the pizza oven, served with a vegetable skewer. For the grand finale, chocolate Klipdrift brandy cake dusted with dates and vanilla ice cream. Open for lunch and dinner, The Mystic Tin tantalizes with decadent cuisine and warm hospitality, just off the historic Route 62 in Montagu.

Browse the gift shops brimming with retail therapy before tucking into real old-fashioned babotie or hearty chicken pies. For something lighter, try the crunchy salads or generously filled sandwiches. Deserts sin with decadent cheese, carrot cake and lemon meringue pie and oversized traditional baked scones and muffins. The Orchid satisfies with a perfect days shopping and decadent delights in the poster town of Montagu off the famous Route 62.

Offering a wide selection of flavours and classic home-cooked meals, The Victorian 1906 entices with South African cuisine in a charming setting dressed in handmade Victorian style furniture. Inviting and welcoming, diners peruse the fine dining menu complimented by a fine wines and elegant surrounds. The Victorian 1906 stands proudly exuding heritage and history off the famous Route 62 in Montagu.

Located on the scenic Route 62, Wild Apricot Restaurant embraces traditional South African cuisine enchanted by elegant charm, period cutlery and a décor that whispers memories of a bygone era. Dine by romantic candle light and soft music drifting from the baby grand piano enjoying traditional creations such as tasty mutton pie and bobotie with a twist. For starters, try the Ostrich carpaccio drizzled with olive oil, fresh lemon and sprinkled with parmesan cheese. Main meals entice with Kabeljou dressed in mushrooms and sour cream, slowly cooked in the juices from the onions and mushrooms. Round off the meal with an amarulla soufflé on a coconut crust, sprinkled with walnuts and amarulla liqueur. Dine in the elegant dining room of the Montagu Country Hotel and transport the palate to an enchanted era for an evening to remember.

Ye Old Tavern greets familiar faces at this local haunt in a relaxed and informal setting inviting lazy lunches and intimate dinners. Curl up to the roaring winter fire perusing traditional fare or soak up the summer ambiance with a glass of chilled wine before tempting the palate with the delicious menu. Ye Old Tavern boasts favourite dishes such as Lamb shank, bobotie, Butterfish, Cape Malay chicken curry and the best steaks and spare ribs in town. For starters, try the tangy red pepper mouse - a delicious mousse fusion of roasted red pepper, garlic and a hint of peri-peri served with toasted bread For mains, fall off the bone tavern lamb shank - slow roasted with fresh herbs and cooked to perfection, served on a bed of butternut and thyme mash and drizzled with rich red wine sauce Desert would not be complete without crispy banana caramel spring rolls - freshly baked phyllo parcels filled with cinnamon spiced banana, served with roasted nuts, caramel ice cream and toffee sauce. Ye Old Tavern charms with traditional fare and age-old ambiance laced with contented chatter and colorful cuisine.