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The Deck at Hidden Valley
Stellenbosch, South Africa
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N
Review №1

Lovely deck area over the water under the mountains. Pillows and blankets available if it gets too cold.Menu is limited to burger or two different pizzas. All delicious!Great and friendly staff.We will def be back.

Ca
Review №2

Restaurant on a deck with stunning mountain views. Offers gourmet burgers. Delicious wines available. Best to make a booking.

Br
Review №3

Stunning views & location. Chilled self-service vibes. Minimal simple but delicious menu ( pizza & burger only). Beautiful setting for special occasions or a lovely relaxed afternoon

To
Review №4

Cannot express how fantastic this place it. From the view to the burger it was so delicious I CRIED! Truly a hidden gem!Bathrooms are also very clean and close by!

Sh
Review №5

Idyllic. You can sit here for hours and hours and hours. Burgers were nice. Coffee was good. Would have loved some kind of dessert to go with the coffee perhaps? The ideal time to go is in the week because it is quiet. I will definitely return.

Bo
Review №6

A beautiful restaurant with amazing views and so peaceful and relaxing sitting on the deck watching the bird life on the pond. Ive also sat at one of the tables tucked away under the trees which is lovely. The food is delicious. Im gluten intolerant but i just ask for a bunless burger and still enjoy it. The beef patty is 100% beef.

Gr
Review №7

What a view, perfect place to relax with family and friends.

Lo
Review №8

The food was amazing, best burger in town so far. The place was gorgeous, lovely views.

Ja
Review №9

Absolutely incredible views. The food is also delicious!

Da
Review №10

Great experience and beautiful view with taste meals.

Dw
Review №11

Pricey, but worth it. Lovely view.

Ju
Review №12

Simply great and beautiful scenic views in beautiful hidden valley away from the city noise.

Ly
Review №13

Delicious burger and the margarita pizza is the best I’ve had. Hope the smoker will be on next time I visit so I can taste the chicken.

nt
Review №14

Its Soo beautiful being at the hidden valley deck. Cool atmosphere with a natural blizz. You need to be there

Ja
Review №15

Possibly the best view of any burger place in the world. Really tasty and affordable burgers but it’s really all about the view

Ve
Review №16

Breathtaking views.

Ch
Review №17

Great food! Thanks Bertus and the new pizza add is great compliment...love it

ch
Review №18

The floating deck is theeeee Best kept little hidden gem, with amazing food. Thank you guys for an awesome pizza.

He
Review №19

Stunning location with the best views.

Je
Review №20

Stunning setting with amazing views. Casual dining experience, limited choice of the BEST burgers or pizzas and wine

Sh
Review №21

Another one of those gems in the area, after starting with the wine tasting at Hidden Valley, we ended with lunch at The Deck. Its not what you would expect, a sort of food truck style way of ordering food and finding a seat floating on the water but it works so well.The burgers and calamari was fantastic, full of flavour and a decent size, well worth the distance if travelling from Cape Town. Combined with a bottle of wine and the views, it was truly a great experience.

Ja
Review №22

This place makes me think of heaven. Its high up the mountain, its closer to heaven and its really hidden in a valley. Here you can have burgers and calamari sitting on a floating deck on the dam while enjoying wine, a view of the dam and the mountains. Best burger ever.

Hl
Review №23

This place is amazing, I just wanted some place to relax and unwind in a more chilled place. In a calm place engulfed with nature. Hidden Valley did for me.

Jo
Review №24

Wow! What a beautiful setting. The deck on the water, the garden, the view. And the burger. Oh the burger!!! Juicy, delicious and oh so wonderfully tasty!!

Er
Review №25

Simple fare in a beautiful place.

Ro
Review №26

Lovely views.

Su
Review №27

Beautiful place, staff seem great, coffee is good. Avoid the food. Expensive pizza for the size. Greasy, simultaneously burn and undercooked. The one star is because I got food poisoning and couldnt enjoy the rest of the day out

li
Review №28

Heaven!.. so charming, so refreshing. Everything there is amazing. The environment is stunning, views are the key attraction.. service is lovely!

Ch
Review №29

Oh. My. Word. There actually arent words to accurately describe this place. What a gem. I had the opportunity of having a slow lunch here...definitely a place where time doesnt matter. Views for days, mountains and greenery. Serenity and space. The Deck is on a lake and the food is delicious (of course the wine too!). As a born and bred citygirl, all I can say is wow. Definitely will not be forgetting this gem of a place.

La
Review №30

Food was exceptional. Not as affordable with the wine as other wine farms Ive been too but amazing non the less. Also a beautiful nature trail to walk with your loved one. Throughly enjoyed the time there.

Su
Review №31

Absolutely tranquil. Exceptional birdlife.

Jo
Review №32

Beautiful views, definitely calming and relaxing. Food is a bit pricey, but overall all great experience.

Cl
Review №33

Wonderful Views so called Hidden Valley and the food with great 👍 Wines indeed! The scenery is breathtaking and most enjoyable to end with wine and 🍫 chocolate pairing! A 👏 fantastic Estate!

Ga
Review №34

Beautiful, tranquil setting and great food

WJ
Review №35

Excellent, tranquil surroundings, mountain view, just splendid. Had a very good, no, excellent burger paired with the Hidden Valley Sauvignon Blanc. Definately going back for more of this with friends.

An
Review №36

Beautiful venue and friendly staff. The hidden gem wine range perfectly compliments this destination.

Ca
Review №37

Most amazing tranquil space while sipping on some lovely wine

Ez
Review №38

Great location, with wonderful people working there.

Di
Review №39

Really beautiful spot, in natural setting. Limited menu and disappointingly we were unlucky with our pizzas. Overcooked on the outer side and undercooked in the middle, regrettably not as enjoyable as should have been.

Lo
Review №40

Very disappointed with The Deck, google showed they serve 2 dishes namely hamburgers & fish with chips. I dont eat gluten & they only had hamburgers & pizza. We skipped the meal & just had coffee which was very good though!

De
Review №41

Tasty food, stunning views, well presented with throw away cutlery and boxes for safe Covid compliance.Really lovely experience.

Ad
Review №42

Burger was delicious, amazing views. Winelist very limited and service was a little cold. Maybe we were too early for a smile.

Ja
Review №43

Was a great spot for all groups for small intimate picnic for two on the numerous grass lawns and private alcoves. For big groups u have ample space with enough seating for everyone. So if u wanna break away from the hussle and bussle of the busy city and drive up the hidden valley. So do stop by and enjoy the scenic eating areas.

Ni
Review №44

The Deck at Hidden Valley is my Happy Place. The scenery is magical.

He
Review №45

A hidden gem in Hidden ValleyStellenbosch. Enjoy pizza or burgers with a beautiful view.

He
Review №46

Great place for a quick bite in a beautiful relaxing sunny spot.

Da
Review №47

Fabulous setting with great burgers and battered fish that have Bertus Basson’s touch. The sunny deck overlooks a tranquil pond with the majestic Helderberg mountain as a backdrop. The burgers are huge and messy. Just the way Mother Nature intended it to be...

Wa
Review №48

Beautiful wine farm and unique restaurant floating on a small dam in Hidden Valley Stellenbosch. Different options offered from picnicking to the affordable Deck restaurant we visited to the fancy Overture restaurant so they cater for everyone. Very nice nature walks with bird viewing options and excellent wine.

Br
Review №49

Beautifully peaceful, serene and calm perfect fpr relaxation and escaping from the world...

Pi
Review №50

Awesome hidden gem with great views. Great upkeep and decor. Strict smoking policy... puff in the parking lot at a dustbin.

Bi
Review №51

What a view!!

He
Review №52

One of the most stunning properties in Stellenbosch. Beautiful garden and views.Soo pretty!Such a shame that the staff here was so unfriendly and unwelcoming. If not it would be 5 stars...

Am
Review №53

Peace! So so beautiful. Trademark Berts Basson delicious burgers in an informal setting.

mo
Review №54

Awesome little lunch spot! Good quality food!

Iv
Review №55

Stunning views and good food.

el
Review №56

Absolutely beautiful, professional service.

Me
Review №57

Brilliant pizza, beautiful view. Highly recommend for a afternoon out

Ba
Review №58

Well kept gardens, simple but tasty food!

Pi
Review №59

Love this place...had to drag myself away from there 🍷🍷👍

Ta
Review №60

Beautiful view, nice wine and good food...

Wa
Review №61

Excellent setting but unfortunately very inconsistent with the food. Eaten there a couple of times now and the burger has been done from perfect to over done to boarder line burned.

Ja
Review №62

Delicious burger and chips combo. Beautiful views of the farm and Helderberg. Great for a date or for groups. Burgers are the same as Vrije Burger in town.

Ji
Review №63

My favorite spot in SA!!!!

Te
Review №64

Great service. Stunning views.

Ja
Review №65

Absolutely beautiful place! Would definitely recommend. Its kind if seating as you find. Food was so tastey!

Da
Review №66

What a beautiful place!! The scenery and atmosphere around the dam is surreal!! Greatest hamburgers to eat right there on the dam. You can do wine tastings at the top tasting venue overlooking the entire valley. Beautiful views from there. There is also a formal dinning restaurant at the tasting venue with lots to choose from. The wines are very easy to drink. Love Hidden Valley.

Te
Review №67

Magnificent setting. Great food. Absolutely stunning location

El
Review №68

Staff fantastic....food was great and what a view

Ri
Review №69

Really good wine especially the Rose. Must have the wine and chocolate pairing 😃🥳🍷

Jo
Review №70

Amazing experience. Their pizza is amazing.

Pa
Review №71

Lovely setting.

JP
Review №72

This picnic type restaurant has great views and the food is good.

Fr
Review №73

Only item available was hamburgers. Went there for fish and chips. Long drive for nothing.

Ma
Review №74

Good burgers, a bit expensive for what you are getting, for R145 I would expect a bit more, but itnis a good burger nevertheless

Re
Review №75

Best Beef burger ever

Gr
Review №76

Great burger, but at the price one would expect decent chips.

Su
Review №77

Great casual eating with 5 star basic food. Lovely views. Medicine for the soul.

Ri
Review №78

After arriving we proceeded to the order point, as step 1 on the sign at the entrance suggests as to “how to get yourself fed”. The staff asked us whether we had a table on the deck, to which we responded that we did not. The deck was full and although the sign at the entrance clearly states that should the deck be full that patrons are welcome to use the lawn or even the wine tasting centre the staff did not want to serve us food. We were keen for a lunch-time burger, but left hungry and disappointed. This restaurant does not take any bookings so be careful not to be caught out by poor signage.

Sh
Review №79

Amazing!

Te
Review №80

Very nice!

Eu
Review №81

Excellent hamburgers, beautiful view and well-trained staff

He
Review №82

We came here just by chance because our initial goal was Ernie Els (they were closed for renovation). What a nice little paradise we found here. We had great hamburgers with a view of the lake and the mountains! Very friendly staff too! Definitely will come back!

Mi
Review №83

Great place to enjoy a casual lunch and have a good walk.

En
Review №84

Wow what a beautiful venue for a quick lunch!

El
Review №85

Beautiful Setting

Ma
Review №86

Beautiful relaxing environment whether on the deck or on the lawns. Unfortunately they only sell the Hidden Valley wines, and not beer.

Ch
Review №87

The view is beautiful as well as all the surroundings. We had to wait a long time for our pizza because it was busy. I had a burger which was very expensive but taste wise was very bland. Drinks selection is not that great, wish they had beer on tap or gin and Tonic. I recommend going there for a glass of wine and rather sharing a pizza than having a burger.

Si
Review №88

The worst pizza Ive ever had. Beautiful setting though.

Ha
Review №89

Had an expensive, mediocre burger that was still raw inside. To be honest, a big Mac is better value. At this price point I would expect proper cutlery, and hand cut fries. Go to Jordan for the Burger instead.

Su
Review №90

Great spot

Ky
Review №91

Always a wonderful setting and the food is delicious, lots of attention to detail. Pity that the red wine had sediment rocks in it which management werent too apologetic about. But it was good wine nonetheless.

Br
Review №92

Beautiful and peaceful. Menu options leave a lot to be desired as there are no options for non-meat-eaters. Did not allow for ordering of just a side.

He
Review №93

This is a fantastic place to visit. This is also the highest wine farm overlooking the Stellenbosch valley with spectacular views. On the deck we ordered the burger option and it was a great choice, together with a nice bottle of wine.The atmosphere and views are great. We also took great pictures so it is also fantastic from a photography point of view for many great memory photos.This is a must visit to the Stellenbosch wine route.

Ma
Review №94

Amazing. The best!

Aa
Review №95

Fantastic view and service

IM
Review №96

Apart from the beautiful view, the seating is too little and the fish and chips were not available on the day.

So
Review №97

Best Burgers, but chips tasted like oven bake chips. When we were there 2 years before, the chips was amazing, dont know why they changed it. The pizza was not that nice. The crust was hard and burnt and staff was unfriendly. Beautifull views!!

B
Review №98

A stunning place to spend a Sunday afternoon having a light lunch and some fine wine overlooking the dam. The deck sits on top of the water with a counter right on the edge which gives unobstructed views of the water and the mountains.The lawns are ideally suited for a sit down picnic on the grass.Pizzas and burgers are the main fare, but they add to the menu on a daily basis.This is the poor cousin of the (very swanky) Overture restaurant situated further up in the tasting room of the estate.

Ro
Review №99

Brilliant concept! Take out vibe but with: Excellent Burger & Calamari!Good service & the mist glorious setting!Would prefer condiment caddy as sachets difficult to open!

An
Review №100

The most beautiful venue. The burger is exquisite! Definitely worth it! Staff are very friendly and the food is served quickly. Really worth a visit! A very small three item menu though as well as limited drinks are served. The main restaurant has a wider range available.

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  • Address:Stellenbosch, South Africa
  • Site:https://bertusbasson.com/
  • Phone:+27 21 880 2721
Categories
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–4PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–4PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–4PM
  • Thursday:11AM–4PM
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:11AM–4PM
  • Sunday:11AM–4PM
Service options
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Wine:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
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