What an absolute gem of a restaurant. Mien's Tea Garden is tucked away in the Kassiesbaai fishing village of Arniston, but don't be fooled by the beautifully simple surroundings. Mien is a most gracious host, and her food is amazing. In fact, if the only reason you come to Arniston is to taste her creamy garlic mussels or her lightly battered calamari, it would be worth the trip. Both those dishes are out of this world.
Do NOT be put off by the rustic surroundings - this is a real treat of a place. Fish so fresh you can taste the sea, beer and soft drinks to quench thirsts, and lovely service from the very genial hostess. A gem of a local business (and a crazy bargain!).
Fresh and tasty calamari! Mien is such a friendly host, would highly recommend her restaurant to anyone visiting Arniston.
This place is a hidden gem in Arniston. 🌷
Was looking for the perfect anniversary restaurant date and pulled up in small homey area of Arniston wasn't immediately impressed but once I set foot on the door step of this amazing place it was just wonderful from there 😁 lekker fish, lekker calamari, lekker Greek salad and lekker chips 😂and it was sooooo quite I just literally couldn't get enough of how chilled and pretty everything was I even got to buy a few pot plants🥳!! Thank you so much to the absolutely amazing service 🙌and lekker food we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Will definitely be recommending you to family and friends!! God Bless your small business. 🌈🇿🇦
Tea and scones with jam and cream were out of this world. Went back the next day too 🤗. Mien is lovely and welcoming.
Arranged a big family celebratory lunch at Mien's Tea Garden. It was a memorable occasion. The food was excellent - good home cooking in a relaxed atmosphere. Calamari, fish & burgers for mains, followed by malfa pudding. Mien was friendly and fun - will definetely be back. Highly recommended.
I want to say that this is Arniston’s best kept secret, but I haven’t been anywhere else in Arniston.
I want to call it a secret because for everything you get — homey, warm service; deliciously filling food, and more — it’s a wonder how this isn’t flooded with folks, ahead of a line that snakes down the road.
Mein is an amazing host, and has used her years in the hospitality industry to craft an unforgettable experience.
I’ll definitely be back, like the gentleman that we met who returns to her establishment whenever he’s in the area on holiday.
Friendly warm hearted Mien running her own business from home.Equipped with everything one needs.Fresh from the sea fish and other seafood dishes;traditional curried fish home made baked bread and moer koffie served by the owner herself
Unassuming & wholesome hosts. Miens and her husband made I feel right at home. They regaled us with their local knowledge & stories of bygone days. The seafood which we ordered was the best we’ve had in years.Fresh & well prepared. So good in fact we ordered other items on the menu to take home as we were leaving Arniston. We will most certainly be back & will take friends along!
Mien certainly knows how to cook a delicious meal! Fabulous breakfasts and fish dishes!
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