Stellenbosch
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Best Restaurants in Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch is characterized by historical white-washed Cape Dutch buildings, oak-lined avenues and spectacular mountain backdrops. Dozens of trendy eateries, wine bars, boutiques, and galleries line the pavements of this vibey university town.
The Fat Butcher
The Fat Butcher is a contemporary steakhouse in the heart of Stellenbosch with a self-confessed obsession with beef. The restaurant serves up a variety of excellent quality meat dishes perfectly cooked to individual taste. It boasts a warm and inviting ambiance characterized by dark wooden ceiling beams, wooden floors and leather upholstered booths.
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Mill Street Bistro
An exciting newcomer to Stellenbosch. The best ingredients find fresh inspiration in the kitchen of classically trained internationally celebrated owner-chef Phil Carmichael. With a philosophy centred firmly around farm-to-table fare, Phil takes diners on an unforgettable journey through taste, tradition, and invention that will feed your soul. For an experience that feels like home, only better.
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DeCameron
For laid-back and unfaltering Italian fare, visit DeCameron Restaurant – a favourite of the area’s “who’s who”. Authentic food and great pizzas are best enjoyed in the shaded outdoor eating area.
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Eike
Situated in an historic building on Dorp Street in Stellenbosch, Eike is owned and managed by South African celebrity chef, Bertus Basson. Eike celebrates traditional South-African cooking, drawing inspiration from nostalgic food memories. Eike serves a 2 or 3 course lunch menu and a 3 or 5 course dinner menu.
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Dusk
Dusk is a thought-provoking fine dining restaurant located in Stellenbosch's historic university town, offering a captivating, multi-course experience curated by renowned chefs Darren Badenhorst and Callan Austin. With their backgrounds in some of South Africa's top restaurants, they combine sustainability with culinary innovation, creating a dining journey that’s both unique and unforgettable.
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Post & Pepper
Located in the oldest post office in South Africa, this is a very popular spot. Chef and owner Jess van Dyk has a history in working at the helm of some of South Africa’s leading restaurants and is now doing it for herself. The food is playful and refined with reimagined classics and twists on traditional favourites taking guests on a flavour packed journey of pure joy and utter deliciousness.
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De Eetkamer
De Eetkamer is nestled in a beautifully renovated old stable very close to River Manor. Under the watchful eye of Chef owner Marco Cardosco, the menu offers an amazing choice of small plates, bursting with diverse global flavours. The concept celebrates the joy of sharing food, reminiscent of heartwarming gatherings around a family dining room table.
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Good to Gather
Located at the Rozendal Farm, Good to Gather offers weekend lunches as the perfect opportunity to share the lovingly sourced ingredients from a unique network of organic growers and small producers. They offer an ever-changing seasonal menu which is heartfelt, wholesome, and produce driven.
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