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LAMBERT’S BAY: STANFORD: Mariana’s at
Bosduifklip RR Owls Barn R
Seafood Road Map A4 South African Road Map B5
R364, 4 km (2 miles) outside 12 Du Toit St, 7210
Lambert’s Bay, 8130 Tel 028 341 0272 Closed Mon–Wed
Tel 027 432 2735 Overlooking vegetable gardens,
On a West Coast farm surrounded Mariana’s offers an unpretentious
by ancient rock formations, taste of Cape cuisine, with French
Bosduifklip offers a buffet-style and Italian influences. Everything
spread that includes crayfish, is made from scratch, from pasta
mussels, snoek and sweet potato, to pickles. The decor is cosy, with
lamb cooked on a spit, salads, mismatched vintage furniture.
bread, jams and sweet dumplings.
SWELLENDAM: The Old Gaol R
LANGEBAAN: Pearly’s on the South African Road Map B5
Beach R 8A Voortrek St, Church Square, 6740
International Road Map A5 Tel 028 514 3847
46 Beach Rd, 7357 Traditional local dishes rule at this
Tel 022 7722734 rustic eatery. You can see melktert
At this Langebaan favourite, on (see p395) being cooked in East Head Café in Knysna, a great choice for
the main beach overlooking the copper pans in the outdoor oven. a relaxed weekend brunch
lagoon, the menu includes Roosterkoek (grilled bread) filled
seafood, grilled meat, pizza and with everything from salmon to GEORGE: La Locanda RR
pasta. This is the perfect spot to springbok, is baked daily. Italian Road Map C5
watch the sunset with a cocktail. 124A York St, 6529
SWELLENDAM: Roosje van de Tel 044 874 7803 Closed Sun
LANGEBAAN: Boesmanland Kaap RRR Probably best-loved for its thin-
Plaaskombuis RR International Road Map B5 crust pizza, the menu at La
South African Road Map A5 5 Drosty St, 6740 Locanda extends to traditional
Club Mykonos, 7357 Tel 028 514 3001 Closed Mon primi (pasta), secondi (meats) and
Tel 022 772 1564 Closed Mon, Tue This restaurant serves distinctive fresh local fish. The excellent
All the dishes are prepared on country cuisine in a historic stable charcuterie and creamy mozzarella
open fires in big black pots at this overlooking the Drostdy building. are uncompromisingly authentic.
informal outdoor venue on the The menu includes seafood
beach. The eat-as-much-as-you- cooked in a wood-fired oven, pan- GRAHAMSTOWN:
like menu includes seafood, seared fillet of beef, and chicken The Cock House R
African dishes and Afrikaans with a classic French sauce. International Road Map D5
boerekos sausage. 10 Market St, 2014
SWELLENDAM: La Sosta RRR Tel 046 636 1287
LANGEBAAN: Italian Road Map B5 This established guesthouse and
Die Strandloper RR 145 Voortrek St, 6740 restaurant in a listed building
Seafood Road Map A5 Tel 028 514 1470 Closed Sun, Mon offers home-baked breads, fresh-
On the beach, 7357 This is sophisticated dining. The cut herbs, an innovative menu
Tel 022 772 2490 innovative wine list includes and a lovingly compiled wine list.
There are great views at this Italian wines, as well as plenty of The menu changes regularly.
beach restaurant. Buffet meals wines from across the Cape.
include grilled sardines, yellowtail, On cooler evenings a lit fireplace GRAHAMSTOWN:
salty snoek, smoked angelfish and adds to the cosy atmosphere. The Rat & Parrot R
garlicky crayfish straight from the Pub Road Map D5
ocean onto the barbecue. YZERFONTEIN: Strandkombuis R 59 New St, 2014
Seafood Road Map A5 Tel 046 622 5002
OUDTSHOORN: Nostalgie R 16 Mile Beach, Dolphin Way, 7351 A landmark eatery, especially
International Road Map C5 Tel 022 451 2360 popular with students, this
74 Baron van Rheede St, 6625 Help yourself to the large buffet venue has a varied menu. Dishes
Tel 044 272 4085 and bread fresh from the coal include sandwiches, pizzas,
Ranging from classic to eclectic, fires. Right on the beach, this burgers, snack baskets, great
the menu includes ostrich and venue is perfect for children signature biltong and avocado
Karoo dishes. The extensive to run around while parents and sourcream beef rump. There
breakfast options feature free- unwind. is regular live entertainment.
range eggs and home-baked
breads warm from the oven. KNYSNA: East Head Café R
Seafood Road Map C5
OUDTSHOORN: Jemima’s RR Garden Route to 25 George Rex Drive, 6570
African Road Map C5 Grahamstown Tel 044 384 0933
94 Baron van Rheede St, 6620 This is considered by some as
Tel 044 272 0808 GEORGE: Bayleaf Café R the spot with the best view of
Ostrich is popular here, whether Café Road Map C5 Knysna lagoon, and is a
it comes as a burger, piled high 24 Cathedral St, 6529 neighbourhood favourite for
with toppings and with crispy Tel 044 873 4422 Closed Sun breakfast over the weekend.
potato skins on the side, or in the Excellent coffee and fresh, high- Stand-out dishes are fresh fish
creamy stroganoff. Other classic quality light meals are served at and chips and the Spring Tide
hits include Karoo lamb pie and this quirky café with outside seat- breakfast, which is served with a
home-made bobotie. ing in a European-style courtyard. burger pattie.
For key to prices see p398