South Peninsula Restaurants

Rated by local restaurant guides with a prestigious award from Diners Club Wine Awards, Rioja serves up international courses infused with local dishes for a truly alluring take on African dining. Owners and chef, Simon and Ceri’s extensive training and experience abroad inspired mouth-watering creations that delight and entice the palate. With special emphasis placed on using only the freshest and local produced ingredients, nothing is more personal than the aromatic taste of freshly picked vegetables from the chefs’ personal garden and chickens from the free-range enclosure. Enjoy dinner, lunch and a new introduction on breakfast with family and friends in the tranquil surrounds of Solole Private Game Reserve with activities and jungle gyms at hand to give much need parents time to savour and enjoy the culinary delights prepared by acclaimed chefs at Rioja.

With comfortable couches, delightful colours and rustic frames in various shapes and sizes, The Meeting Place furnishes elegant touches and shabby chic décor immersed in a bustling atmosphere. Dining by night reveals an ambience of its own, whether on the balcony or indoors, the flickering candle light illuminated by fairy lights and the moon reflecting upon the bay makes for an enchanting evening out. The eye pleasing décor and ambience will hug you in warmth and cool you during the summer for a fresh and inviting experience. Splendid views of False Bay coastline and harbour entices while the music spills a seducing touch over starters of West Coast mussels marinated with tomato and chilli vinaigrette, and asparagus with parmesan butter. Main courses bursting off the menu boast fresh Line fish caught at Kalk Bay harbour served on crushed potato, bella rosa and olives with beurre blanc or slow roast duck on fresh fruit with an apricot and ginger sauce. Enjoy the finest breakfasts served until 12pm throughout the week, with delicious choices ranging from Eggs Florentine, croissants, and breakfast pizza served on puff pastry with pancetta, mushrooms, poached eggs & hollandaise. The Meeting Place is your place to relax and enjoy the intoxicating cuisine while browsing the trinkets, mirrors and décor for sale alongside the lingering aroma of freshly baked bread.

Located off Main Road, this blushing restaurant transports the palate to sunny Naples where good food and welcoming smiles embrace the day soothed by the music of Italian voices. Trattoria Antonia offers a relaxed dining experience, typical of Italian hospitality and authentic cuisine using only the freshest ingredients with key ingredients imported straight from Italy. Begin your journey with a home-made bruschetta, toasted and topped with chopped tomatoes soaked in olive oil, garlic and basil before lingering over to the Costolette d'Angellom (grilled lamb cutlets with white wine and rosemary). Unbutton your trousers to tuck into the most delectable Torta Luigi (layers of sponge cake soaked in a cocktail of liqueurs, filled with home-made custard and topped with home-made chocolate mousse). Discover the appetizing touch of Naples and welcoming smiles when you experience Trattoria Antonia – where the art of living becomes part of the family.