Touws River Restaurants

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Deep in the scenic Robertson Valley is an award-winning restaurant that has diners returning again and again.Enjoy long leisurely lunches with stunning views spanning the vineyards and Sonderend Mountains in the distance.The decor is simple and unpretentious and creates a charming and tranquil atmosphere. A large verandah complete with umbrellas provides a great place to enjoy al fresco dining.Country cuisine is the order of the day, created with care using seasonal ingredients and fresh vegetables and herbs from the garden. Portions are substantial and diners have a superb selection of the finest wines from the Robertson Valley to choose as an accompaniment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Peruse the 5-course dinner menu wrapped in understated elegance, crafted by renowned chef, Lena Vergo. The menu changes frequently, dependent on fresh homegrown produce. Lunch and dinner menus offer award winning dining with choices such as rack of lamb, seared tuna, aged beef fillet, or famous kudu fillet. Handmade pastas and freshly picked salads grace the palate daily concluded by signature pecan pie - a specialty made with the organically grown pecans from the farm, topped with homemade ice cream from the dairy. Dine within the formal dining room or alfresco on the cool terrace with options of picnics under the shady Pecan tree. Enjoy gourmet cuisine perfected with a glass of wine suited to compliment each meal from the extensive wine cellar. Restaurant 1723 immerses the palate in elegant country charm and award winning dishes that applaud the palate with resounding recognition.

Nestled in the tranquil pulse of the winelands, Karoux inspires warm, welcoming ambiance touched by satisfying wholesome cuisine. Seasonal and local produce grace the blackboard menu laced with creative cuisine that will leave you coming back for more. For starters, tantalise the taste buds with deep fried brie with pita and fig preserve followed by crispy Karoux Lamb cutlets and finally, the grand finale, orange and chocolate tart. Organic and local produce influence the menu, which changes consistently according to what is available. Visit Karoux and discover true Karoo hospitality located along breathtaking scenery and the famous Route 62.

This signature restaurant is set against tranquil picturesque scenery dressed in fresh, clean cut décor exuding a just conceived look and feel with a twist of elegance. The menu brims with energy, textures and exploding flavours weaved into an ever-changing eclectic combination of tastes. Accompanied by an extensive wine list and state of the art wine cellar, Reuben’s caters for easy going to sophisticated palates. Reuben’s at The Robertson delights fine dining palates with eclectic combinations housed in The Robertson Small Hotel, on Van Reenen Street in Robertson.

Located within the clubhouse, the all day dining menu offers light meals and South African cuisine with a touch of International flair. Signature dishes are the order of the day, best enjoyed on the terrace overlooking the extravagant pool and spectacular mountain ranges of Paarl and Franschhoek.