{"id":643,"date":"2025-10-02T04:00:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T04:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bragahost.com\/?p=643"},"modified":"2025-11-18T01:46:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T01:46:12","slug":"stellenbosch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bragahost.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/02\/stellenbosch\/","title":{"rendered":"Stellenbosch"},"content":{"rendered":"
\t<\/p>\n \t<\/a><\/p>\n Mertia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n This intimate restaurant offers exceptional fine dining with an ever-evolving menu, including a carefully curated wine pairing that complements each dish. Owner Marais Kirsten-Uys and Chef Matt van den Berg offer a unique dining experience in the heart of Stellenbosch.<\/p>\n Experience local flavours with fresh, organic ingredients, celebrating the region’s heritage.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Each dish is a masterpiece, carefully considered and beautifully presented, Image Credit: Mertia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n a: 20 Bird Street, Stellenbosch The Fat Butcher<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Savour the bold flavours of South African cuisine, where perfectly cooked steak is the star of the show and the Cape wines flow easily \u2013 served in a setting that feels both relaxed and refined.<\/p>\n For expertly prepared, pasture-reared, grain-fed beef, and a proudly local menu that delivers from starter to dessert.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Cooked to perfection, Image Credit: The Fat Butcher<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n a: 1 Van Riebeeck Street, Stellenbosch Clara\u2019s Barn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Take a step back in time and into this beautifully restored restaurant, housed in the oldest barn in the Western Cape at Vergenoegd L\u00f6w wine farm and inspired by a modern South African farm kitchen. Relish the elegantly informal ambience, complemented by excellent service and a stellar wine and cocktail selection.<\/p>\n Indulge in a five-course menu featuring indigenous local produce at its seasonal peak.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Each dish is a celebration of locally grown produce and traditional flavours, Image Credit: Clara\u2019s Barn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n a: Vergenoegd L\u00f6w Wine Estate, 1 Vergenoegd Road, Somerset West off R310, Stellenbosch Wine Route De Eetkamer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Discover the art of shared dining at De Eetkamer, which translates to “The Dining Room”, a charming restaurant tucked inside a beautifully restored old stable, steeped in character and history. De Eetkamer celebrates the joy of communal dining reminiscent of family gatherings.<\/p>\n Savour a menu of small plates brimming with diverse global flavours, thoughtfully crafted to be shared and enjoyed together.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Experience unforgettable moments as you partake in the heartwarming tradition of shared meals, Image Credit: De Eetkamer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n a: 3 Drostdy Road, Stellenbosch h: Lunch: Tuesday to Saturday, 12h00 \u2013 15h00<\/p>\n h: Dinner: Tuesday to Saturday,\u00a017h30 \u2013 21h00<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Table at De Meye<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Experience simple, honest food done beautifully at The Table, where each dish is crafted using the freshest local, seasonal produce. The focus is on quality ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and a warm, communal dining experience. Every visit offers a delightful surprise assortment of masterfully crafted dishes.<\/p>\n For an ever-changing, three-course set menu created to celebrate seasonal produce.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Dive into relaxed farm-fresh elegance beside the vineyard, Image Credit: The Table at De Meye<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n a: De Meye Wine Farm, Muldersvlei Road, Klapmuts, Stellenbosch Post & Pepper Restaurant<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Discover the joy of “fun dining” at this upmarket restaurant in the historic town’s old Post Office, where fine dining meets playful innovation. Post and Pepper offers an exquisite dining experience celebrating the simple pleasure of sharing good food and conversation.<\/p>\n Taste reimagined classics and inventive twists on traditional favourites crafted by chef and owner Jess van Dyk.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A dining destination for exquisite small plates, complex wine, and friendly service, Image Credit: Dineplan<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n a: Oude Postkantoor, corner of Bird and Plein Street, Stellenbosch Dusk Restaurant<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Restaurateur Darren Badenhorst and Executive Chef Callan Austin invite you on a culinary odyssey where innovative fine dining finds expression. Pair your meal with a selection from the world-class list for an immersive dining experience.<\/p>\n Indulge in a 13-course explorative menu that pushes boundaries and tells a compelling story with every dish.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Immerse yourself in the art of storytelling through avant-garde cuisine, Image Credit: Inside Guide<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n a: 43 Plein Street, Stellenbosch The Vine Bistro<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Ideally situated alongside the Glenelly wine cellar, The Vine Bistro’s stunning views and French bistro elegance will welcome you. Discover eclectic combinations and rare older vintages for a unique dining experience, though not ideal for vegetarians.<\/p>\n Enjoy classic French bistro fare with a modern twist, featuring the best local ingredients and award-winning Glenelly wines.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Come and taste the magic of French culinary artistry, Image Credit: The Vine Bistro<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n a: Ida’s Valley, Glenelly Estate, Lelie Street, Stellenbosch Eike<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Eike is a heartfelt celebration of South African food culture. Chef Bertus Basson draws inspiration from nostalgic flavours and childhood food memories, reimagining them with elegance and depth. Expect a seasonal three-course lunch or five-course dinner, a tribute to the dishes that bring us together from all corners of the country.<\/p>\n For a proudly South African dining experience that\u2019s rich in heritage and full of soul.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Tucked into a beautifully preserved heritage building in \u201cDie Eikestad\u201d, Image Credit: Eike<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n a: 50 Dorp Street, Stellenbosch Jordan Restaurant<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Helmed by acclaimed Chef Marthinus Ferreira, who’s worked alongside Gordon Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal, the Jordan Restaurant menu celebrates seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms and artisans.\u00a0<\/p>\n For contemporary farm-style dining showcasing the Western Cape\u2019s best food and wine, set against a beautiful backdrop.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n One of the Cape Winelands\u2019 original signature restaurants, Image Credit: Jordan Restaurant<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n a: Stellenbosch Kloof Road, Vlottenburg, Stellenbosch Low Season, 1 April \u2013 9 November High Season, 10 November \u2013 30 March:<\/strong> Rust en Vrede Restaurant<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Since 2007, the Rust en Vrede Restaurant has become known for its thoughtfully curated six-course menu. Today, it offers an alternative take on contemporary French cuisine, influenced by Chef Fabio Daniel\u2019s Brazilian background and Italian heritage. With a focus on seasonal, sustainable ingredients, and wines selected by sommelier Cameron Bishop, who works closely with Chef Fabio, every detail is designed to create a singular culinary experience.<\/p>\n For a memorable pairing of exceptional food, wine, and setting.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The restaurant is housed in the estate\u2019s original wine cellar, Image Credit: Rust en Vrede Restaurant<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n a: Rust en Vrede Wine Estate, Annandale Road, Stellenbosch Tokara<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Perched high on the Helshoogte Pass, Tokara Restaurant pairs gourmet, farm-style cuisine with views over Stellenbosch and False Bay. Inside, expect crisp linens, polished glassware, and large-scale tapestries by artist William Kentridge. Each dish reflects the rhythm of the seasons, and each glass celebrates the Cape\u2019s wine heritage.<\/p>\n For a menu rooted in refined farm-style cooking and a food-and-wine experience that’s as artful as it is grounded.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Savour your classic favourites with views over the Tokara vineyards and olive orchards, Image Credit: Tokara<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n a: R310 Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch H\u014dseki<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Set within the Delaire Graff Estate, H\u014dseki offers refined Japanese cuisine in an elegant, art-filled space, featuring stunning interiors against a striking mountain backdrop. \u00a0Choose from an \u00e0 la carte menu or opt for the chef-led Omakase experience featuring five or six courses for lunch or dinner, crafted with precision and creativity under the leadership of Chef Virgil Kahn.<\/p>\n For farm-fresh ingredients, sustainably sourced bluefin tuna, and locally farmed Wagyu.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Chef Virgil Kahn brings deep experience and flair to H\u014dseki, Image Credit: H\u014dseki<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n a: Delaire Graff Estate, Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch De Warenmarkt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Housed in an 18th-century building in Stellenbosch\u2019s cultural quarter, De Warenmarkt is a vibrant food and wine destination where you\u2019ll find everything from wood-fired meats and traditional dishes to a lively oyster and Cap Classique bar, and a curated deli.<\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re here for Karoo venison, craft beer, or pinotage, expect local flavours, warm hospitality, and communal charm under one historic roof.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Whatever the craving, satisfy it together in this cosy dining space, Image Credit: De Warenmarkt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n a: 20 Ryneveld Street, Stellenbosch Basic Bistro<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Right in the heart of town, locals and visitors alike are drawn to Basic Bistro’s cosy atmosphere and flavourful dishes, whether a hearty breakfast, a leisurely lunch, or a romantic dinner. Expect small-batch teas, indulgent milkshakes, and a carefully curated wine list, alongside their gourmet burgers, creamy pastas, fragrant Malay curries, and matured steaks.<\/p>\n For its relaxed setting, unfussy dining, and thoughtful touches.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Catch up over coffee or unwind with a glass of wine, Image Credit: Francois Pienaar<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n a: 31 Church Street, Stellenbosch Meraki<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Located beneath the oak trees in the heart of Stellenbosch, Meraki serves simple, seasonal meals, from fresh pastries and locally roasted coffee to woodfired pizza and hearty plates. Whether you come for a quick croissant and coffee, a long lunch, or dinner shared with friends, Meraki is a neighbourhood favourite.<\/p>\n For fresh, feel-good food served all day in a light-filled, welcoming space.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A place where coffee, conversation, and comforting food come together, Image Credit: Meraki<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n a: 43 Church Street, Stellenbosch Veld at Spier<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Veld celebrates seasonal, soil-to-fork cooking with ingredients grown on the Spier farm, raised on its pastures, or sourced from like-minded local producers. Expect generous, nourishing dishes that honour South African flavour.<\/p>\n For honest, flavour-driven dining in a warm setting. Stay for a wine tasting, then stroll through the grounds of this historic farm estate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Savour your dinner paired perfectly with Spier\u2019s time-crafted wines, Image Credit: Veld at Spier<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Details<\/p>\n<\/div>\n a: Spier Wine Farm, R310 Baden Powell Drive, Stellenbosch Chapter 1\/5<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n02: Franschhoek<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\n03: Paarl<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\n04: Somerset West<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\n05: Hermanus<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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w:\u00a0<\/a>mertia.co.za<\/a>
t: +27 76 644 8448
e: reservations@mertia.co.za<\/a>
h: Lunch: Friday and Saturday, from 12h00
h: Dinner: Tuesday to Saturday, from 17h30<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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w:\u00a0fatbutcher.co.za<\/a>
t: +27 21 882 8705 \/ +27 21 883 3857
e: reservations@fatbutcher.co.za
<\/a>h: Monday to Sunday, 12h00 \u2013 23h00<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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w: vergenoegd.co.za\/claras-barn<\/a>
t: +27 21 202 4372\/3
e: claras@vergenoegd.co.za<\/a>
h: Lunch: Wednesday to Sunday, 12h00 \u2013 14h00
h: Dinner: Thursday to Saturday, 18h00 \u2013 20h00<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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w:\u00a0de-eetkamer.co.za<\/a>
t: +27 21 001 8308
e: reservations@de-eetkamer.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n
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w:\u00a0thetablerestaurant.co.za<\/a>
t: +27 72 696 0530
e: bookings@thetablerestaurant.co.za<\/a>
h: May to September: Thursday to Sunday, 12h00 \u2013 17h00
h: October to April: Wednesday to Sunday, 12h00 \u2013 17h00<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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w:\u00a0postandpepper.co.za<\/a>
t: +27 21 203 5165
e: reception@postandpepper.co.za<\/a>
h: Lunch: Tuesday to Saturday, 12h00 \u2013 14h00
h: Dinner: Tuesday to Saturday, 18h00 \u2013 20h00<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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w:\u00a0duskrestaurant.co.za<\/a>
t: +27 21 023 4100
e: reservations@duskrestaurant.co.za<\/a>
h: Tuesday to Sunday, 18h00 \u2013 20h00 (last seating at 20h00)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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w:\u00a0glenellyestate.co.za\/the-vine-bistro<\/a>
t: +27 21 809 6444
e: bistro@glenelly.co.za<\/a>
h: Lunch: Tuesday to Sunday, 12h00 \u2013 15h00
h: Dinner: Friday and Saturday, seating at 18h30 \u2013 20h00<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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w: bertusbasson.com<\/a>
t: +27 21 007 4231
e: info@eikerestaurant.com<\/a>
h: Lunch: Monday to Saturday, 12h00 \u2013 15h00
h: Dinner: Monday to Saturday, served from 18h00\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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w:\u00a0jordanwines.com\/jordan-restaurant<\/a>
t: +27 21 881 3441
e:\u00a0<\/a>reservations@jordanwines.com<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/strong>h: Lunch: Wednesday to Sunday, from 12h00
h: Dinner: Friday to Saturday, from 18h30<\/p>\n
<\/strong>h: Lunch: Monday to Sunday, from 12h00 (last orders at 14h00)
h: Dinner: Thursday to Saturday, from 18h30<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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w: rustenvrede.com\/restaurant<\/a>
t: +27 21 881 3757 \/ +27 21 881 3881
e:\u00a0dining@rustenvrede.com<\/a>
h: Dinner: Tuesday to Saturday, 18h30 \u2013 19h15 (last seating)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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w: tokara.com<\/a>
t: +27 21 885 2550
e: reservations@tokara.com<\/a>
h: Lunch: Tuesday to Sunday, 12h00 \u2013 15h00
h: Dinner: Tuesday to Saturday 18h00 \u2013 21h00<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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w: delaire.co.za\/dine\/restaurants\/hoseki\/<\/a>
t: +27 21 885 8160
e: restaurant.bookings@delaire.co.za<\/a>
h: Lunch: Monday to Sunday, 12h00 \u2013 16h00 (last seating at 14h00)
h: Dinner: Monday to Sunday, 18h00 \u2013 23h00 (last seating at 20h00)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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w: dewarenmarkt.com<\/a>
t: +27 21 883 2274
e: info@dewarenmarkt.com<\/a>
h: Lunch: Monday to Friday, 07h30 \u2013 22h00; Saturday, 08h0 \u2013 22h00, Sunday, 08h30 \u2013 15h00<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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w: basicbistro.co.za<\/a>
t: +27 21 883 3629
e: info@basicbistro.co.za<\/a>
h: Lunch: Monday to Friday, 07h00 \u2013 22h00; Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays, 09h00 \u2013 22h00<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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w: meraki-living.co.za<\/a>
e:\u00a0cafe@meraki-living.co.za<\/a>
h: Lunch: Monday to Friday, 07h00 \u2013 21h00; Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays, 08h00 \u2013 21h00<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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w:\u00a0spier.co.za\/spaces\/veld-restaurant<\/a>
t: +27 21 809 1100
e:\u00a0info@spier.co.za<\/a>
h: Dinner: Monday to Sunday, 18h00 \u2013 21h30<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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