Top Restaurants in Stellenbosch

For fine (or casual) dining

The Stellenbosch Winelands offer something for all tastes. From the most discerning diners, to ‘local is lekker’. Find your favourite. These are the Restaurants we like, in and around town. Some are in the heart of Eikestad, while most are situated on wine estates.

Fat Butcher

Restaurant in town

As a consequence of our lacking antlers to sort matters out, man’s competitive nature can lead to all manner of attempted besting between friends. One popular method is over a flame. Not by wrestling on a bonfire, but by outdoing your pal in the cooking of man’s greatest culinary obsession: THE STEAK. Including a Proudly Stellenbosch Wine Cellar, because a meal without wine is like a day without sunshine. Visit fatbutcher.co.za

Jardine

Food and wine bar in town

George Jardine’s relaxed contemporary restaurant in the heart of Stellenbosch. A la carte menu for lunch and dinner, as well as 3-course or 5-course set menu for dinner. George Jardine’s relaxed, contemporary restaurant in the heart of Stellenbosch. This year our Winter Special entails a R100 gift voucher for every Tasting Menu ordered from 1 June to 1 September. Our Tasting Menus change often according to the best seasonal produce we can find and cost R495. The vouchers can be used for your next drink, lunch or dinner with us or be given to friends of family as a gift. See restaurantjardine.co.za

Terrior

Restaurant on a wine farm

Now The Kleine Zalze Restaurant. Well-known and respected chef Nic van Wyk leads the team at the restaurant and the focus is on timeless, honest, generous, and authentic cooking. Not necessarily fine dining but certainly top-quality delicious food. The menu at the Kleine Zalze Restaurant changes regularly to offer a compact selection of plats du jour – a collection of delicious dishes inspired by classic cuisine. Incredibly popular, the tapas plates are perfectly pitched for a lighter meal at the restaurant, a snack with a glass of wine or to complement a wine tasting. Visit kleinezalze.co.za/restaurant

Rust & Vrede

Restaurant on a wine estate

Our restaurant is housed in the Estate’s original cellar, a historic monument which has been transformed into a sophisticated yet relaxing fine-dining setting. We’ve done our best to preserve the unique charm of the building so that guests are transported back to simpler times, where good wine and food are central to the experience. Chef Fabio Daniel serves contemporary French cuisine, adding his own unique flair taking inspiration from his Brazilian and Italian heritage. Having worked under both previous head chefs, David Higgs and John Shuttleworth, he continues our tradition of sourcing only the freshest and best ingredients from sustainable producers. Book at rustenvrede.com/restaurant

Tokara

Restaurant with a view on Helshoogte pass

The home of exquisite food, fine wine and rare artworks. Tokara Restaurant, situated 400 meters above sea level on top of the Helshoogte Pass outside Stellenbosch, offers its guests terroir focused contemporary cuisine, award-winning wines and dramatic views over Stellenbosch and False Bay. The building housing the restaurant is a Cape architectural icon utilising glass, steel and stone. Tokara Restaurant opened its doors in October 2001 and was one of the very first iconic winery restaurants established in the Cape Winelands area of South Africa. Go to tokararestaurant.co.za

Delaire Graff

Restaurant on a wine estate

Shaped by the Seasons. Delaire Graff Restaurant is a year-round culinary destination in the Cape Winelands. Savour impeccably plated, creative bistro favourites with a South African touch paired with peerless wines in a breathtakingly beautiful setting. Explore our seasonal experiences, inclusive of plant-based menus and dining options. Dine Al Fresco on the deck or take a cozy seat inside. A la carte or seasonal set menus. Visit delaire-graff

The Deck at Hidden Valley

Restaurant on a wine farm

The Deck at Hidden Valley is a casual self-help eatery, set on a floating deck with the most spectacular views in the winelands. Bertus loves eating burgers, and has created what he thinks is the most perfect burger in Stellenbosch. The menu is small and simple, but will always feature the star of the show – our 100% beef burger with a home-made butter bun – and a variety of amazing wood-fired pizzas (always a vegetarian option on the menu). In addition to Hidden Valley Wines there is also home-churned ice cream and coffee available. See bertusbasson.com

Jordan

New restaurant on a wine farm

One of the first signature chef restaurants in the Cape Winelands, Jordan Restaurant brought Chef George Jardine’s brand of contemporary fare from city to country in 2009. We are excited to announce that from Spring 2022, Marthinus Ferreira, of Dw eleven – 13 in Johannesburg, will be joining us and the management of The Jordan Restaurant, taking over from Chef George Jardine. The signature restaurant will trade under the name The Jordan Restaurant with Marthinus Ferreira (who worked with some of the world’s top chefs, including Chef Gordon Ramsey & Chef Heston Blumenthal). Renovations are currently underway. We aim to be up and running from Spring 2022. Book in advance at jordan-restaurant