Guidebook for Cape Town
Food Scene
This is our favourite restaurant in the world, with a beautiful view as well! The small menu changes constantly depending on what's fresh and in season. Exceptional flavours from the unique breads through to dessert means your palate will be spoiled throughout the whole meal.
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The Jordan Restaurant with George Jardine
Stellenbosch Kloof RoadThis is our favourite restaurant in the world, with a beautiful view as well! The small menu changes constantly depending on what's fresh and in season. Exceptional flavours from the unique breads through to dessert means your palate will be spoiled throughout the whole meal.
This is a great casual restaurant for families, groups or couples with delicious Italian food.
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Cucina Di Giovanni
This is a great casual restaurant for families, groups or couples with delicious Italian food.
The Spice Route Winery is home to a whole range of interesting and unique food and drink related businesses including a "bean to bar" chocolate shop offering tastings, a brewery, deli, distillery and various restaurants. A great day out for everyone!
https://www.spiceroute.co.za/
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Destino Spice Route
Suid-Agter-Paarl RoadThe Spice Route Winery is home to a whole range of interesting and unique food and drink related businesses including a "bean to bar" chocolate shop offering tastings, a brewery, deli, distillery and various restaurants. A great day out for everyone!
https://www.spiceroute.co.za/
This new market is situated in a building which was converted from an old apple warehouse into a bustling steampunk station market boasting local vendors, live music and is a gateway to the beautiful Overberg towns.
Be sure to watch out for the steam train arriving on certain days of the month!
http://www.elginrailwaymarket.co.za/
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Elgin Railway Market
Oak AvenueThis new market is situated in a building which was converted from an old apple warehouse into a bustling steampunk station market boasting local vendors, live music and is a gateway to the beautiful Overberg towns.
Be sure to watch out for the steam train arriving on certain days of the month!
http://www.elginrailwaymarket.co.za/
This casual restaurant in central Somerset West offers up delicious meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner - all of which changes seasonally.
Fresh Taste Bistro
15 Bright StThis casual restaurant in central Somerset West offers up delicious meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner - all of which changes seasonally.
The menu might be relatively compact but from starters to mains (we can highly recommend the Fillet steak) and desserts, the dishes are all packed with flavour!
http://guardianpeak.com/restaurant/
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Guardian Peak Winery & Grill
Annandale RoadThe menu might be relatively compact but from starters to mains (we can highly recommend the Fillet steak) and desserts, the dishes are all packed with flavour!
http://guardianpeak.com/restaurant/
Add a pinch of salt and a dash of wine to make up the ingredients for a winning recipe also known as SALT at Paul Cluver, the latest venture from legendary chefs Craig Cormack and Beau du Toit. The restaurant is spearheaded by Mechell Spann. You can expect amazingly fresh food, beautifylly plated. Do make sure to try some of their unusual salts! https://www.cluver.com/about/salt-at-paul-cluver
Salt at paul cluver
Polkadraai RoadAdd a pinch of salt and a dash of wine to make up the ingredients for a winning recipe also known as SALT at Paul Cluver, the latest venture from legendary chefs Craig Cormack and Beau du Toit. The restaurant is spearheaded by Mechell Spann. You can expect amazingly fresh food, beautifylly plated. Do make sure to try some of their unusual salts! https://www.cluver.com/about/salt-at-paul-cluver
This new restaurant is by the same Chef as the restaurant at Jordan wine estate but located in central Stellenbosch in a beautiful old house. You can expect the same quality of food and attention to detail in a slightly more casual environment. https://www.restaurantjardine.co.za/
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Jardine Restaurant
1 Andringa StThis new restaurant is by the same Chef as the restaurant at Jordan wine estate but located in central Stellenbosch in a beautiful old house. You can expect the same quality of food and attention to detail in a slightly more casual environment. https://www.restaurantjardine.co.za/
Chef Craig Cormack from The Goose Roasters and SALT at Paul Cluver restaurant has done many private dinners for us and we can highly recommend him if you have a special celebration or just wish to enjoy a spectacular meal while staying at Shiraz View. Or why not join him for a hands-on cooking experience in their kitchen?
https://thegooseroasters.co.za/
The Goose Roasters
Polkadraai RoadChef Craig Cormack from The Goose Roasters and SALT at Paul Cluver restaurant has done many private dinners for us and we can highly recommend him if you have a special celebration or just wish to enjoy a spectacular meal while staying at Shiraz View. Or why not join him for a hands-on cooking experience in their kitchen?
https://thegooseroasters.co.za/
Sightseeing
The whole town is a haven for foodies, wine connoisseurs, shoppers, art lovers etc. Make sure to drive to the top of the Franschhoek pass for stunning views over the whole valley.
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Franschhoek
The whole town is a haven for foodies, wine connoisseurs, shoppers, art lovers etc. Make sure to drive to the top of the Franschhoek pass for stunning views over the whole valley.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bizoe wines by winemaker Rikus Neethling has some of my favourite boutique wines in the area - make sure to contact him for a tasting.
https://www.bizoe.co.za/
Bizoe Wines
Bizoe wines by winemaker Rikus Neethling has some of my favourite boutique wines in the area - make sure to contact him for a tasting.
https://www.bizoe.co.za/
Albert Ahrens from the Ahrens Family Wines focuses on making handcrafted address specific wines. He also makes amazing pizzas in his wood fired pizza oven outside the winery! Tasting is by appointment only.
http://www.theahrensfamily.co.za/
The Ahrens Family Winery
The Chase RoadAlbert Ahrens from the Ahrens Family Wines focuses on making handcrafted address specific wines. He also makes amazing pizzas in his wood fired pizza oven outside the winery! Tasting is by appointment only.
http://www.theahrensfamily.co.za/
La Motte is one of the leading sustainability focused wine farms in South Africa. Their wines are of exceptional quality and a visit to the farm can include anything from a wine tasting to a visit to their museum, a hike up their mountain (pre booking preferable) to a stroll through the gardens. Definitely a must visit when you are heading to Franschhoek for the day! https://www.la-motte.com/
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La Motte Wine Farm & Restaurant
R45La Motte is one of the leading sustainability focused wine farms in South Africa. Their wines are of exceptional quality and a visit to the farm can include anything from a wine tasting to a visit to their museum, a hike up their mountain (pre booking preferable) to a stroll through the gardens. Definitely a must visit when you are heading to Franschhoek for the day! https://www.la-motte.com/
Essentials
Woolworths Waterstone Village
Main RoadParks & Nature
Interested in adventure and not afraid of heights?
A Canopy Tour® takes you on an unforgettable adventure as you zipline from one platform to the next along a series of steel cables set amongst magnificent natural surroundings.
https://www.canopytour.co.za/about/
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Tour de la Canopia del Cabo
Forestry RoadInterested in adventure and not afraid of heights?
A Canopy Tour® takes you on an unforgettable adventure as you zipline from one platform to the next along a series of steel cables set amongst magnificent natural surroundings.
https://www.canopytour.co.za/about/