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These five local restaurants all offer a diverse dining experience that lingers long after the final bite.
From a historic lighthouse in the Eastern Cape to the blue waters of Paternoster via an explosion of flavours in the Overberg, each of these restaurants has its own distinctive tale to tell.
Nevermind | Cape St. Francis
With its pristine ocean views, Chef Wesley Randles’ restaurant Nevermind champions seasonal produce and open-fire cooking. The restaurant, which won the Eat Out Stella Artois Best Destination Restaurant Award, has a relaxed atmosphere and exudes costal charm through it’s subtle nautical decor.
Farro | Bot River
If you’re planning a stay in Grabouw or Hermanus it’s worth taking a drive to the picturesque Gabrielskloof Wine Estate, where you’ll find Farro. Here, Chef Alex Windebank makes simple European-style food, including Farro’s famous chicken liver parfait served with perfectly toasted brioche.
Wolfgat | Paternoster
Paternoster remains a favourite West Coast destination for many reasons, chief among them being Wolfgat! The restaurant is located in a 130-year-old whitewashed sandstone fisherman’s cottage on a hill overlooking the bay of Paternoster. Chef Kobus van der Merwe gives diners a unique taste of the surrounding environment with locally sourced ingredients from the ocean and Sandveld.
The Melting Pot | Elgin
Chef John Van Zyl offers an explosion of global flavours with contemporary small plates that are perfect for sharing.
Chefs Warehouse Tintswalo Atlantic | Hout Bay
Expect exceptional food with a setting to match at this restaurant headed by Chef Braam Beyers.
