The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Somerset West, April 2024

"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..."

Tom Hyldelund

"Quite simply it was stunning! Everything was faultless........the wine, the ambience, the food, the view and the staff. The "Egg 63" - Tête de..."

Michael John Nixon

"This is by far one of the best meals I ever had... and it just didn't stop there..... we started the evening with a glass of their Rose MCC..."

Elmarie van Loggerenberg

"Always a treat to have lunch here. The food is amazing...the plates are made perfectly..and the food ...the experiences. Your palates go everywhere....."

Geesje Den Rooijen

"A wonderful location that offers a unique experience into the intricate world of wine making in the Cape. Fantastic range of wines presented by staff..."

Steven Cohen

"Amazing wines and amazing venue. The views are to die for and the knowledge and service we received from our wine assistant was top..."

Tracy Stone le Roux

"Second time at Waterkloof, and it is still amazing. Extraordinary property, special view, well choosen interior and friendly staff. We tried all the..."

Andreas Köhler

"Exceptional dinner, utterly delicious and beautifully presented food, perfect service by friendly staff, a completely faultless evening......save for..."

Catherine Hewson-Herring

"What an awesome experience with views that compliments the amazing food that bursts with flavour and texture paired with some great wines, with..."

Chris Lourens

"What a wonderful place to celebrate our first wedding anniversary! The staff are impeccable and the food just out of this world. All of this with a..."

Michele Kerr Oosterberg

"Not only is the wine excellent, the professional yet personal experience we received from Adrienne was outstanding and the view and setting is out of..."

Berni Crewe-Brown

"A special occasion was enhanced by great food, awesome service and wonderful ambience. A must-do for foodies, wine lovers and appreciators of..."

Kirk Lawler

"This was stunning. I loved the view, the ambience and the service. Definitely worth the..."

Nana Yaw Koranteng

"Pure foodie "heaven"!! From the views, to the excellent service and the magnificent food, just the complete experience! A must for..."

Craig Taljaardt

"Einmalige Atmosphäre, tolles Ambiente, sagenhafter Ausblick und das Essen ist exzellent, no nie so toll gegessen, die einzelnen Gänge werden..."

Peter Lemke

"Without a doubt one of the most sublime food experiences of my life! A tour de force in taste & cullinary creativity! Impeccable, friendly service..."

Jan van Dyk

"Had my Birthday Din Dins here and it was honestly, THE best culinary experience I've EVER had 😍😍😍😍 Chef @czarneckigregory & his team blew..."

Imtiyaaz Hart

"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..."

Verlynn Johnson

"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..."

Bryan Vally

"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..."

Raeesah Ebrahim

"Had the most amazing birthday dinner amongst the beautiful rolling hills of the Waterkloof Vineyard. We were served complementary Sparkling wine on..."

Kriyanka Naidoo

"I remember being in high school and my mother would always organize her birthday lunch at Waterkloof. And I remember sitting in the classroom,..."

The Foodie Corner

"Possibly the most beautifully designed restaurant with the one of the incredible views in Cape Town. The atmosphere is very laid back..."

Danieljake

"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..."

Clinton Milne

"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..."

Jacqueline Koch

"Never disappointed at this restaurant.Consistency is hallmark of excellence We chose the 3 course menu for R530Everything and I do..."

Trevor

"My favorite restaurant in Cape Town. Fine dining in the most amazing location. Food that is innovative and unique. Reasonably priced...."

Resh Nel

"Innovative and mostly delicious. Although I disliked the architecture of concrete, steel and glass as I felt that the atmosphere was not warm,..."

Monique

"Truly amazing experience! The chef really outdone himself with the flavours, unique and creative. To op off the experience, the little dessert..."

Ling

"Possibly one of the best views in the Cape, an architectural masterpiece, serving incredible food with attentive service. Each dish is masterfully..."

Dino

"This is probably the best restaurant ive ever been at. They are rated 3rd in SA and they most certainly deserve it. We had a 3 course lunch and also..."

Kyle

"Definitely more then 5, meals are piece of art. But not really for getting full but more for experience. Knowledgeable waiter. Explained whole manu..."

Natalia

"WOW! If I could score more than 5 I would.Honestly can't fault Waterkloof for anything.One that stood out was the sea bass, it's one..."

Sheryll

"I thought of a place raved about and decided to spoil my partner upon his return... With none other than Waterkloof restaurant ;) it did not..."

Chantelle Lamusse

"Lovely dinner, service has really improved and truly enjoyed the roaring fire, beautiful restaurant & tasty menu. Definitely recommend this..."

Mark Coumbes

"The food and the service is amazing. And to top it off they have one of the most amazing views in the mother city. I recommend to go early for dinner..."

Raoul

"Truly was an Amazing Afternoon on Sunday... The wine paired with our meal was perfect. And Services was Excellent. My Favourite dish of the meal..."

Manika Harduth

"Outstanding and consistent.Be ready to have your palate tantalized.Setting breathtaking,service very attentive.Love the Menu as it..."

Olaf Dambrowski

"Amazing view. Great service. Friendly atmosphere. Food was presented beautifully, tastes as amazing as it looks. Outstanding wine. Simply..."

Nishela Ramgoolam

"One of the most incredible evenings of my life. The hospitality and generosity of chef Gregory Czarnecki is one I will remember for years to come...."

Zeepix

"We were lucky to be seated in the "glass box" where the views are spectacular! Food was the best I have had in 3 visits, particularly the lamb main...."

Karine Dequeker

"Absolutely fantastic!! I was lucky enough to be invited to a wedding here last weekend and experience the amazing facility and restaurant at the same..."

Cameron Wood

"Waterkloof epitomizes fine dining with amazing wines. A special occasion treat that lives up to the hype. I have never been disappointed and instead..."

Reed Connelly

"The most incredible views and food - very modern atmosphere, extremely friendly service and beautifully plated food, which tastes just as amazing as..."

Alex

"I had very high expectations before entering this restaurant. My wife, parents in law and I had a wonderful experience. The service was of a high..."

Andre Santos Ferreira

"Wine tasting here is divine and the view is even more divine! Feels like you've stepped into a dream! Lovely drive up into the mountain and greeted..."

Christina Sardianos

"The wine, the food, the view is outstanding. Really a superb dinning experience. We will be returning to taste the rest of the menu. All round..."

Romi Diamond

"Fine dining with a view! Wonderful dishes, sorry, cant remember the names :) Sea bass for mains was delicious. Service was knowledgable and..."

Neil.slabbert

"THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. Zandri is the most delightful hostess. Her passion and sincerity were a breath of fresh air. Then we were..."

Itumeleng Malatsi

"Beautiful food, beautiful wine, beautiful view! Always an absolute pleasure to see what amazing dishes Chef Gregory Czarnecki and his team come up..."

Anchen Tempelhoff

"Waterkloof is without a doubt one of my favourite wine farms with one of my favourite restaurants. Every time I have the pleasure of eating Chef..."

Toomuchloveliness

"Evverything about Waterkloof oozes elegance. It is beautiful! The wine is some of my favourite in the area. We unfortunately did not have time to..."

Kelly Rae Gifford

"The Restaurant at Waterkloof Wines has to be our favourite restaurant to visit. Not only for the spectacular view, but also because Chef..."

Tandy Sinclair

"Waterloof review – wine tasting & winter platter 9 August2015 As you arrive at Waterkloof wine estate you are greeted by none other than..."

Alethea

"What an experience. The food was absolutely amazing stunning to look at and even better to eat. The service was superb. We had a great evening. We..."

Sanet Bannink

"My first ever fine dining experience and an unforgettable one. Food was delicious as was the wine pairing. Beautiful venue and views. Excellent..."

Candice Van Der Walt

"This is a perfect example of a fine dining experience! Took my mom for lunch there for Mother's Day and we were amazed by the beautiful architecture,..."

Lauren Horswell

"The Waterkloof “restaurant in the sky” is elegant and stylish. Once inside you are met with an area that is light, fresh and welcoming. From the..."

MelbourneLops

"Fantastic restaurant, food, service and views. This is definately a restaurant you should try! Go hungry so you can enjoy every spectacular element..."

Samantha

"French cuisine and fine dining at its best. Hands down the best restaurant I have been to in Cape Town! Spectacular views of the wine lands, sea and..."

Louise Alice Hurman

"The atmosphere is alive with occasion, there are views for miles around through the giant vineyard facing cube that occupies an entire side of the..."

Jared Carneson

"Super surprising lunch . We were delighted with the tasting menu. The effort and creativity was truly evident. Well done to the team. Front of house..."

Grant Shippey

"Stunning location on a hill overlooking the bay and wine lands. Truly one of the most awesome buildings / settings for a restaurant. Some people at..."

Leo-Marie Grobler

"By far the best food I'd ever had. Being a boutique restaurant with a 6 course meal you can never eat to satisfaction but every course is worth every..."

SupaThabs

"Wine with a view; just spectacular ambiance! Must do it even just for the..."

Karl Hässler

"The view that you get of false bay will blow your mind! Try go there on a day when the sky's are blue and the wind is sleeping. Definitely one of the..."

SimonThePieMan

"http://ffearlessffoodie.blogspot.com/2013/12/waterkloof-wines-somerset-west-heaven.htmlBreathtaking setting, with gorgeously creative..."

Kasie

"It was beautiful. And interestingA sensational experience, Highly..."

Ellen Branquinho

"Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish!! We had the taster menu and every bite was interesting and exciting, the presentation is beyond..."

Suerine Stevens

"Awesome location for a relatively impressive gourmet restaurant. We had a slightly disappointing experience with some of the service though most of..."

Pranav Ramkilawan

"The views can't be beaten. The service is attentive without being overbearing. The food is innovative and flavourful. The wine pairing complemented..."

Jacques Ruthven

"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...."

victoria newton-king

"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..."

Pierre Staude

"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..."

Tony G

"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..."

Sten von Kühn

"Excellent food. Stunning views. Great service. Great place to go for the celebration of special events like wedding anniversaries and special..."

Elize Roets

"Impressive architecture and vistas. Food is tasty and presented in an elegant and fitting way. Book the wine..."

Harald Armin Massa

"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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