Route 62 Restaurants

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.

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.