This was one of the best experiences in terms of service, wines and especially the food!
Travelling 200 days pr year i eat at many fine restaurants but the food we enjoyed at the Waterkloof blew us away!
We can highly recommend this place!
Quite simply it was stunning!
Everything was faultless........the wine, the ambience, the food, the view and the staff.
The "Egg 63" - Tête de Moine, onion velouté - is, quite simply, the best first course I have ever eaten and I've been fortunate enough to dine in a number of Michelin 3☆ restaurants........
I have read reviews of people who left hungry - perhaps they should just go to a steak bar????
Had my Birthday Din Dins here and it was honestly, THE best culinary experience I've EVER had 😍😍😍😍 Chef @czarneckigregory & his team blew myself and bae AWAY!! 😍😍 Every course had such attention to detail and all the flavors works amazing together!! 😋😋😋 Gosh, best Birthday dinner YET!!!
Had a wonderful food and wine pairing at the number 1 restaurant in South Africa.
The food and the wine pairing was good. I loved the seabass was my absolute favorite of all the dishes. That dish was just amazing and I wanted more. All the food and wine pairing were great but the dessert was a bit disappointing for me.
The Camembert Crème Brûlée lacked a bit of sweetness and that what the dessert is all about for me. I didn't get the Curry biscuit wasn't to my liking. I had a taste of the other dessert the Vanille Bleue. Was so delicious and had a bit of food envy as that one was better than the dessert I have chosen.
Also rather stick to one person to explain the food and wine pairing that is assigned to your table.
Simply a perfect fine dining experience. There is nothing to fault. The restaurant and views are incredible, the service was perfect and the food was sublime. Don’t make the mistake I did and skip dessert though. Well worth their place in the top 5 SA restaurants.
The ambiance and food is simply amazing I must say the flavoured butters are out of this world.
This place is a must try if your a foodie !!
Had the most amazing birthday dinner amongst the beautiful rolling hills of the Waterkloof Vineyard. We were served complementary Sparkling wine on arrival and escorted to our table.
For starters we had the langoustine and king mushroom dishes. The hollandaise source was slightly tangy but otherwise the starters were lovely.
The beef short rib main was perfection and the meat was succulent and well accompanied by various purees. There were limited vegetarian options so the main was quite simple with a medley of vegetables.
For dessert we asked for their most popular which was the whiskey and rum desserts. They were both decadent and rich and a perfect conclusion to our courses. The palate cleansers and concluding sweets were lovely compliments to the meal.
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I remember being in high school and my mother would always organize her birthday lunch at Waterkloof. And I remember sitting in the classroom, wishing that I could've came with too! So I was understandably excited when my better half surprised me with a wine tasting and lunch at what is now the third best restaurant in SA! *heavy breathing*
We figured going the 3 course option was going to be more worth our while, since the degustation menu cannot be altered and the whole table has to take it. Instead, we opted for choosing our own happiness. A variety of breads and butters arrived promptly at our table, possibly the largest range of flavors and textures I've seen. Fresh, warm bread, and all the butters you can imagine, from honey butter, to burnt mustard and much more. We were spoilt for choice!
Before our starters arrived, we received a complimentary amuse bouche from the kitchen, which was a delicious creme fraiche "dome" - a bit overpowering flavor for me, but a nice palate tickler. Our starters of asparagus 3 ways and scallop curry arrived. The asparagus was a very interesting dish, and the surprising flavors of asparagus foam and sweet asparagus shards actually worked brilliantly together. The scallop was my favorite dish of the day - the flavors just worked perfectly! Scallop cooked to perfection, curry sauce working perfectly with it. Perhaps a bit too large for a starter, since you just can't resist eating everything!
The mains were the lowlight of the afternoon, although still good quality food. The springbok loin was a better choice than the Mauritian seabass, which I felt had way too much mussel in it. I absolutely loved the idea of a fennel "sausage" filled with broccoli and mussels, but it was difficult to cut through and eat, and with mussels already being on the plate along with the fish, I felt it was overpowered the dish. Also, the gooseberries didn't really work well with the other, saltier flavors of the rest of the dish. The springbok was grilled to perfection - soft and juicy, very difficult to get right. And the other elements on the plate complimented it very nicely, with there being a traditional inclusion of sweeter fruity elements. Perhaps they could incorporate pap, or some creative form of it, into the dish to give it an even more Karoo feel.
We were blown away by the desserts, which started with a pre dessert brownie. We settled for the matcha cheesecake and the grapefruit dessert. The cheesecake was fabulous - I loved the flavor combinations, how the bitter matcha worked lovely with the sweet caramel, and then also a sweet, refreshing citrus sorbet to break through the sweetness. Delicious! The grapefruit was refreshing, although not my type of food. My better half enjoyed the fresh, lightness of it.
We ended off with a trio of after dessert treats, including a sort of milktart profiterole, a delicate chocolate toffee roll and a passion fruit lollipop. Satisfying, indulgent and refreshing, a perfect way to end a top class lunch!
TOP TIPS: Book early to get a seat right by the window - the view is breathtaking! And remember that you need to pay a R300 pp deposit when booking (which is subtracted from your bill later). I recommend coming early and enjoying a wine tasting before your meal - they really do have a fantastic range of wines!
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Possibly the most beautifully designed restaurant with the one of the incredible views in Cape Town.
The atmosphere is very laid back friendly. As soon as walk in there's a fireplace with a couch around it, which we were offered to have a drink at.
The service is is slick and everyone is welcoming and pleasant, as would be expected with a high ranking restaurant such as this.
We ordered the 3 courses without wine pairing, and because vegetarian options are VERY limited, I opted for 1 starter and two desserts, which was one of the best decisions I've ever made.
I had the 'Egg 63' (the dish is centered around and egg cooked at 63°, which is apparently the temperature that yields the best yolk, and it certainly looked and tasted that way)
I had the dark chocolate mousse and white chocolate ivoir for dessert, which were beautifully plated and tastebud-tantalizing.
We were brought a variety of palate cleansers and 'pre' meals throughout the evening, which include pink chocolate layered sorbets and breads with explosively flavoured spreads.
It was a beautiful evening overall, and I'd love to come back again during the daytime.
Driving from GB it is just through the village and then up the mountain path through the vines, up to a magnificent modern design winery. As you enter the building next to a sign of the god of the cold north wind, Boreas, you find the space industrial yet clinical with massive windows to soak up the view over the Helderberg-kom. and False Bay. This fully organic farm they also use a Draught Horse work 9hectares of vinyard to help with carbon footprint. Food is fine dinning and excellent and so is the wine. The tasing room is located right next to the restaurant and the best Hospitality in the whole area!
Circle of life, their flagship range is amazing with a beautiful story on the label.
A must visit if you are in the area!
We had not planned on coming here for lunch so not quite dressed for the occasion. Perhaps this is why we were treated with what felt like a somewhat dismissive behaviour. Although each meal was explained and our server was polite enough, the service was quite abrupt and the friendliness felt forced. We also had to regularly remind that we had requested water or a top up of wine, before it arrived.
Incredible views - so book in advance to ensure you get a table that allows you to enjoy these views. Sitting inside behind the pillars means you loose out.
We opt3d for the set menu with wine pairing at each course. The food was beautiful and well presented with additional treats served. But if I had to be perfectly honest, there are so many brilliant restaurants in Stellenbosch and surrounds, that I truly believe I had better meals elsewhere.
Never disappointed at this restaurant.
Consistency is hallmark of excellence
We chose the 3 course menu for R530
Everything and I do mean everything was superb. From presentation to taste to service.
An absolute plus is being able to chose from Waterkloof Circumstance range if wines. Definitely makes the end price more manageable
Do yourself a favour visit here soon!
Absolutely outrageously beautiful setting. World class. Actually breathtaking. Ok enough superlatives.
We had the three course set menu for R420 per head. Choices change regularly according to season and availability.
Presentation was magnificent. And the explosion of tastes incredible.
There were plenty of oh's and ah's at the table. Big bonus is they offer estates own wine - Circumstance Circle of Life Blanc and Circumstance Mourvèdre were our selection. Quite reasonably priced.
Service was spot on - Congratulations 🍾
Treat yourself - truly world class
Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish!! We had the taster menu and every bite was interesting and exciting, the presentation is beyond beautiful and the stunning view and decor compliments every aspect of the meal and atmosphere of the restaurant!! The staff are absolutely amazing and so knowledgeable about every single course and drink that they serve, we were fully impressed by the restaurant. The drive up on its own is already beautiful, the architecture of the building is so unique and suits the whole vibe perfectly! I would definitely recommend that everyone enjoy a meal here at least once. My mother wasn't crazy about the more adventurous courses but thoroughly appreciated it for what it was and still enjoyed every moment. The only thing that I personally feel would possibly improve the experience is a non alcoholic drink pairing option but other than that I can 100% see why they were voted the best restaurant in South Africa!!!
Awesome location for a relatively impressive gourmet restaurant. We had a slightly disappointing experience with some of the service though most of the staff attempted to be helpful. The food is quite interesting and dishes are mostly delicious and well prepared. The portions are a little small though even when compared to other high-end gourmet restaurants around Cape Town. Still definitely worth a stop for a bit of fine dining but would recommend an early evening visit to enjoy the stunning views from this beautiful restaurant.
The views can't be beaten. The service is attentive without being overbearing. The food is innovative and flavourful. The wine pairing complemented the food very well and introduced us to a new cellar in a delightful way. A must if you're in the Cape.
What a fabulous, award winning restaurant on top of the hill over looking a wine farm and the sea in the distance.set menus to choose from. Definitely go hungry because the food is superb! A real taste sensation to delight the taste buds. You need to book a table do that you won’t be disappointed if you don’t get in. A must visit when in the Cape.
5 out of 5, but I wouldn't say it's the best in South Africa. Food is good, service is good. No complaints just not the best according to someone that knows almost nothing about fancy fancy food. I wanted some kind of juice paring or something as I don't drink grapes that are old. Some other fancy places offer this. But it had the vibe that if I asked for it it might have been frowned apon.
The prawn thing was really good.
Cheese thing was not.
Venue is also really good.
This place was the highlight of our trip. It is a hidden gem of note. The views are spectacular. The interior is classy. The service is faultless and professional. The food is amazing. Literally cannot fault this venue.
Best experience. Food and service spot on. Come early to enjoy the view. Definitely do the wine package with the tasting. Allow yourself 4h for this to properly enjoy.
Excellent food. Stunning views. Great service. Great place to go for the celebration of special events like wedding anniversaries and special birthdays.
Impressive architecture and vistas. Food is tasty and presented in an elegant and fitting way. Book the wine pairing.
The absolute best ! Not only was this restaurant awarded as the best in SA, it has the most spectacular views ... a 'must visit' !!
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