Route 62 Restaurants

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.

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.

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.