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.

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.

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 wasnt 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!!!

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

The views cant 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 youre in the Cape.

5 out of 5, but I wouldnt say its 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 dont 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.

Clearly targeted for a more senior crowd. Very traditional french. Ambitiously priced. Try Eike in Stellenbosch or belly of the Beast in Cpt. Also soulsfood, less chichi and more fun for way less bucks. Sorry.

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.

It’s difficult to decide what’s better, the amazing view or the incredible food. Wonderful, knowledgeable staff, all in all a great experience.

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

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.

The absolute best ! Not only was this restaurant awarded as the best in SA, it has the most spectacular views ... a must visit !!

Despite the warm atmosphere and friendly staff I was disappointed to find a piece of cartilage in my sea bass and to be served cutlery that has not been properly cleaned made it difficult to enjoy every meal without being worried of the cleanliness of the restaurant.

A must visit, exceptional, food and service great

Beautiful space. Sophisticated menu.

Absolutely the best experience. Delicious food and best wine pairing.

Upmarket venue with breathtaking views. Stay away if you dont like seafood.

A must do for foodies! We did enjoy every course over the 3 hours relaxing lunch. The award only gives recognition to the chefs sustainable quality menu. Not to forget the excellent wine paired to from the vineyard. Thanks the team for the exceent service.

Outstanding Michelin quality restaurant in the iconic Waterkloof wine estate. Fabulous views in all directions, stunning architecture and thats before you eat a thing. We had the full tasting menu with wine. Each wine matched each course beautifully and the service was impeccable. Among an evening of highlights, two stand out for me: the oyster dish in the starter group, which might be there best oyster Ive eaten in my life, and the glorious langoustine main course. But every course was marvellous. A great evening. Highly recommended. If you can, do book the walking trip attend the estate before your meal. Extraordinary views and two hours packed with interest and knowledge.

All round a phenomenal experience! The staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the dishes, the views are absolutely breathtaking and the food was delectable. I would recommend the tasting menu with wine pairing. Overall a great fine dining experience with a real wow factor!

Great food, good wine, lovely view.

Amazing views and really stunning architecture but not so much for the food. Most of the dishes had more or less the same taste. Also the plating was not done as well as it could have been. White plates with white food doesnt really work well.

Views and Food made in heaven!

Exceptional cuisine

Some of the dishes were exceptional while others were pretty bland. Biggest issue though was poor service for restaurant of this reputation. When arriving early and asking to enjoy view on balcony was told it wasn’t permitted (?) but we could if we only took a minute. Was then asked to come back in by maitre’ d who should really look for employment in industry with less chances of being customer facing. During the evening we would continually be rudely interrupted by waiters with next dishes who clearly had received very little training about the art of customer interaction. Top 10 SA restaurant this definitely is not.

The views are absolutely breathtaking and we had excellent service that was fast and attentive. The waiters were very knowledgeable and friendly. Would recommend the tasting menu with wine pairing as they have a great sommelier. Most of the food was really good with interesting combinations, however their dessert options were not to my taste - I mean who came up with the idea of pesto as a dessert?

We had a lovely evening. The food was excellent, wines were lovely and the staff friendly, warm and professional. Could not have asked for better. Highly recommended.

We arrived at the breath taking building and view. Entering the building there was a lack of welcoming and some confusion as to what we are supposed to do or where we should go. Initially I was not impressed by the service, but once we sat down and ordered, it improved. I also expected n greater wine selection from establishment rated so highly, they only stock their own wines. The food was put of this world! We did the full 7 course, which after the extras (included but not listed on the menu) added up to a 10 course, my stomach reached full capacity. Glad I could experience this amazing restaurant, but a few small and inexpensive tweaks will make them contenders on the world stage!

We were middle of May for lunch. From the two available set menu options, we selected the one that included more starters, plus wine pairing.The plating of the individual courses was much less elaborate compared to what you see in posted photos. Maybe because it is off season, but nothing indicates that there would be a difference.My conclusion is, not to go there during that time.

Very elegant.

I called ahead to ask if we could arrive a little later than 1 pm, and they told us we couldn’t start the degustation menu as we were 7 minutes after the 1.30 cut off. However we had arrived at 1.20 so they actually wasted our time...

Dining extravaganza.Perfectly cooked food, well presented, excellently described.Service impeccable.Not enough stars!!

Delicious food and potentially a lovely experience if you are sitting in the area with the sea views. We were seated facing the wine tasting area, which left us feeling awkward. Suggestion: install some sort of beautiful wooden half-wall separattion where dining guests have a more intimate experience. Although we were here for lunch, we were stunned at lack of dress code! One guy in a white t-shirt, shorts and flip flops. We’re Capetonians, so appreciate our casual lifestyle, but at Waterkloof?? Bathroom stalls not very clean and both times I used them there were no hand towels, so had to let my hands air-dry. Suggestion: hire a permanent restroom attendant to keep the toilets and basins spotless. This was certainly not “top restaurant” atmosphere or quality overall and left us underwhelmed. Will have to think twice before returning.

Now I know why this is rated one of the top restaurants in South Africa. Wow, the food is incredible and the venue amazing with stunning views. This is a repeat experience

Coming from the U.S. my expectations were high however this restaurant was a total disappointment! My 16 year old daughter was served peanut laced foods repeatedly when the staff was told that she had a severe peanut allergy! Another friend was served a drink with a bug in her glass. The food, while the presentation was flawless, was lacking cohesive flavors and held hideous textures!I would NOT recommend this restaurant and Ive eaten in restaurants around the world!

Excellent! What an experience. I loved everything about this place. The scenery, environment, food and the wines are phenomenon. Any offers to go back...I am game

Had a lovely wine tasting, the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable and gave us a story with each wine. Their wine is mostly unoaked which doesnt suit my taste, but it was definitely an experience worth having. We bought some wine which made the tasting free of charge. Their wine is mostly organic so is a bit more expensive than most would be willing to pay.

Fantastic decor, stunning mountain and sea views. Interesting food fantastically presented that oozes class. However, my family and I were adversely affected by the food- light food poisoning kind of destroyed the wonderful dining experience at the restaurant

Very disappointed by the food and even more by the service. Couple of reasons,- All the staff has an attitude problem especially the chef (not welcoming, smiling, etc.)- Serious hygiene problem - (we even got HAIR on our plate)- Food is OK but definitely overpricedWe tried several restaurants (~10) in Cape Town, this was by far the worst experience.Would NOT recommend to anyone. There are much better alternatives, no need to waste time&money with this one.

Brought my fiancé here for her birthday and it was the best decision to make. Food here is excellent. The wine pairing is on point. The staff are welcoming and friendly. The views are amazing.

Very friendly staff good food nice place to take your whole family

Always a taste experience wish I didnt have to wait for a table

Disappointing. Service makes mistakes and the food quality is not as expected. Specially compared with the price. We had better, for less. Location and view is great. Building is very modern and a bit cold for dining.

Great experience with out of this world food. Service was great and they accommodated a seafood allergy without hesitation.

What a gem! Waterkloof really took me by surprise! I didnt expect such a spectacular experience in the Somerset West! The head chef has an incredible creative approach to his food and the overall ambience is definitely an unforgettable experience!

The architecture and view are worth 5 star alone, and definitely worth travelling for.Let down by service (no one smiles at all!) and food is good but nothing special.

We got there late, yet staff was awesome and let us taste 4 wines, they were already closed. Very nice people, awesome wines... a must go...

Fantastic views and setting with Michelin star quality food. Fabulous

Fine dining at its best. Knowledgeable staff. Professional service. Food outstanding.

Absolutely delicious food. Spectacular building and views. Biodynamic farming makes for very good wines. Highly recommended.

Food was well presented but not as good in flavor. The yellowtail ceviche was very good but the Mauritius sea bass was bland. The stuffed broccoli was impractical and fell apart. The gooseberries with the mussels was nice but nothing exceptional.Wine was great though and the circle of life white was very good.Service of staff very good, constantly filling the water and wine, food came quickly.Worst part was hair in my food which is probably because the staff dont wear hats in the kitchen, which is a poor management decision. They didnt charge me for the main but in fairness it is their poor choice not to wear hats.

Fantastic view. Great food. Brilliant service. Fantastic wine.

Easily one of the best restaurants in the Stellenbosch region. The food is stunning and perfectly matched with the wines (do go for the paired degustation if you can).The design is so bright and welcoming and the views fantastic. You cant go wrong here!

Doing the Eatout top 10 this month.Waterkloof was a bit of a dissapointment for us. We really had much better experiences at restaurants below them on the list. The plating of the food was very bland and uninspired.The Restaurant is beautiful and the view was amazing.Friendly staff

Last ate: 12 Jan 2018We had to go back after Waterford was rated the number 1 restaurant in South Africa by Eat Out, and we were not disappointed.We tried the Degustation menu with the wine pairing. Only one course disappointed: the duck, which was surprisingly sub par. Every other course was sublime, and we discovered the beautiful Circumstance Viognier from the farm.I’m still salivating over the maroilles tortellini amuse-bouche. What a decadent starter or main that would have made! The Mauritian sea bass was another wonderful surprise.

The combination of beautiful sea views and Chef Greg Czarneckis incredible skills makes this one of my best restaurant experiences ever. The Waterkloof Wine Estate itself is a stunning modern glass building sitting high on the hill overlooking the Strand, hands down one of the best venues and restaurants in South Africa! I would recommend it to locals and visitors alike. PS - If you have time for a leisurely lunch, try the degustation menu, amazing!

Extremely disappointed by this restaurant! Not worth the price at all! With everything the western cape has to offer this restaurant is extremely over rated. The view is very nice the wines are excellent but the food was very disappointing some of the plates were served cold and the degustation menu for 1600++ rand was an apsolute joke.I do not recommend this restaurant.

Fine dining at its best! No wonder it was rated best restaurant!

I was extremely disappointed with my visit to restaurant at Waterkloof. We are busy doing the eat out top10 and I was extremely excited to visit the restaurant just by the looks of the food on their website. The view is extraordinarily and the staff very friendly but apart from that I was dissapointed. The food was not plated at all like the photos on the website and I was extremely dissatisfied with the portions. The gentleman sitting next to me had the same main corse I ordered only his was twice the size of mine. I will certainly not be visiting them again.

One of the best fine dining experience Ive ever had in my entire life. The price is very much affordable and the view and interiors are superb.

Breathtaking views. Excellent food. Wonderful service and staff.

Beautifully prepared food, attentive service with great views. However some of the flavour combinations were a bit too adventurous for me.

We are just finishing the most magnificent lunch meal, and couldn’t leave without making comment. Every aspect of this dining experience is first class, food, service, ambiance, outlook ect ect. This is not our first visit to Waterkloof, and we will make sure it’s far from our last. we would highly recommend Waterkloof Wines and Resturant.

Wonderful food, beautiful plating and good service. Be sure to ask to be seated with a view when making your table booking, otherwise you will be seated adjacent to the wine tasting area which smells like stale alcohol and is not appropriate for a fine dining experience.

We are back in South Africa 1.5 years after eating here, and I am baffled by all the good reviews that makes this restaurant still show up as one of the best in the area. When my wife and I went to Waterkloof, we both opted for the degustation menu, which isn’t cheap. What we experienced was maybe appropriate for a (mediocre) fast food joint, but not a restaurant that claims to provide high quality food or service.1) We waited for about half an hour before anyone came to our table for the first time to ask about drinks or even water. In the meantime, a number of tables were seated and immediately served. Not a great start to feel like you are the least important people in the restaurant.2) I had a hair in my food. Clearly not from myself or my wife, as it was cooked into the food (and about 15cm long). When alerting the waiter, the food was quickly removed, and a new plate was brought (I hope it was fresh food, but it arrived within 2min, which made me a bit wary). No apology was issued at all.3) We ordered dessert wine, which took 30min to be brought to our table. About 25min in, our waiter came to us and told us that the wine hadn’t been in the fridge, and they were trying to get it chilled. If we had been told that early on, we would have just picked a different wine. To be fair, the wine was given to us for free in the end because it took so long.4) To top the experience off, I sent an email alerting management to these issues. I didn’t want to throw a restaurant under the bus without giving management a chance to provide an appropriate response (that’s why I am only reviewing this 1.5 years later). Well, no response at all was given, which makes me think the restaurant is pretty happy with their beautiful location and recommendations by tourist websites etc. without caring about their actual customers.We have done about 10 different chef table, set menu etc experiences at nicer restaurants in the US, Europe and South Africa, and this one was by far the worst, while also being one of the more expensive ones. As a matter of fact, this restaurant is worse than any of the other wine farms I have eaten at in the Stellenbosch, Somerset West and Franschhoek area (and we have eaten at many given I lived here for 6 years and still come to visit every 1.5 years). Don’t let yourself be fooled by the beautiful views and take your money elsewhere.

Amazing venue with beautiful views. The food is incredible.

I was most disappointed by my meal at waterkloof, mise en bouche of grated radish was a joke, the starter was microscopic, the main; mauritian (?) seabass was extremely salty but thankfully it came in a starter size portion. I fail to understand why this restaurant has achieved such status. Nice architecture and views though.

My favourite restaurant anywhere! Food is perfect - surprising and technical and delicious

Brilliant food, wine and view...

Excellent cuisine, AMAZING views over False Bay, not to mention the lovely vineyards (and wines). This is a must-visit restaurant, and was voted one of the Top 10 restaurants in South Africa for 2015!!

Wow! Service, Food and Wine pairing, view. If I could give more stars, I would.

Bad. Extraordinarily, expensively bad.This tasting experience is a colossal waste, not just of customers money but also in effort by the staff. Competent technique and presentation just end up appearing pretentious when food tastes this dull. The maitre d service was unprofessional (bored uni students?) and the wine knowledge -- at a wine estate -- was beyond pathetic. It was non-existent. The only redeeming service of the night was from Ismael.We opted for the tasting menu and out of 6 dishes, each rammed full of unnecessary flourishes, the only things that impressed were a concentrated tomato and a basic goats cheese and pistachio brittle cheese course. The grilled aubergine masala starter was utterly forgettable and the smoked salmon starter could have been better made by a housewife with ingredients from a supermarket. Blood orange panacotta in the shape of an S was a standout letdown, accompanied by a bland sorbet. The head chef spent the night chatting on his iPhone while bottles of Coca Cola lay visible in the kitchen. For $100 a head in South Africa? I dont think so.Even earning dollars, I feel robbed. Hope they sort our their business because it left a bad taste in the mouth at an otherwise beautiful venue. Wine is at least recommended.

Stunning view, paired with delicious, creative food and top wines

Stunning view, very good food, great wine, plesent staff and easy access.

Fantastic food experience and their view is to die for

Absolutely stunning views, nice wine. Restaurant is overpriced and the menu caters to the exotic palette. Go for drinks, but dont eat there.

Is n nice place i did work there sherilene jantjies

Very nice restaurant.. Amazing view

Simply amazing.

Great view, excellent food and wine with service to match. Went there for a special anniversary lunch, and was not disappointed.

Exceptional... Great venue excellent views food and wine

Most AMAZING Wine farm with an even MORE AMAZING restaurant with food prepared by the Chef of the Year 2016....OUTSTANDING and EXTRAORDINARY! !!!!

Excellent service and outstanding food.

Incredibly good! Certainly one of the ten best in Cape Town area.

Outstanding food, views and wines on an organic wine estate.

Im in love with the scenery, not to mention the wine.

Nice but pricey

Stunning view.. Service with a smile. Great atmosphere. Very expensive but worth it

One of the best in SA! Fab views as well

Great venue, great food. Expensive!!

Oh my hat! It is exceptional

One of the best restaurants off cape town

Perfect! Location and food

Actually 6 stars .. never in my 55 years seen anything so spectacular

Fantastic views and top notch food

Good deserts and good wine!

Great fine dining menu

Fantastic view from the restaurant

Beautiful view.

Phenomenal eating experience!