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Stonehaven on Vaal Restaurant
Zuurfontein, Vanderbijlpark, 3250, South Africa
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Da
Review №1

We really enjoyed it! Food was delicious. Service was good, despite busiest hour.

Ca
Review №2

I can’t believe I have a boat and this is the first time I’ve been here!Very pretty place for a nice lunch and some drinks with friends or family. And you have the option to go on a cruise. It gets full pretty quickly so might be best to book.The restaurant is pretty pricey. My husband’s rump steak was tough and overdone so he battled to finish it. My burger, on the other hand, was the size of my head and delicious. Ladies- cosmopolitans are lovelyThe area is well maintained and very cleanI will definitely be back!

Pu
Review №3

I loved the atmosphere, vibe and the outdoor setup. The food was good and the staff very friendly and helpful 👌

Ch
Review №4

What a beautiful place. Staff were so friendly and helpful. Food was awesome and such a great place to take the kids. Lots of space to run around.

di
Review №5

Awesome atmosphere, beautiful scenery and very good service even though it was packed. Staff are very accommodating and friendly. Puppy was welcome and well looked after, got water bowl on arrival and could order from the menu. Great venue for a day trip.

Re
Review №6

What an amazing time we had as a family, the environment is so clean and friendly the kids really enjoyed sand /Beach by the river. The food was amazing too with friendly staff who served us. What a blessed day we had ❤️

Ma
Review №7

Its a good place for entertainment and river cruising. They pride themselves with delicious food and different assortment beverages.

Sa
Review №8

My experience was quite lovely. No complaints. Been going to Stone Haven for many years.

Au
Review №9

Beautiful. Service is slow but it is expected since 1 waiter has to attend to all patrons on the lawn. Food is excellent. Kiddies play area is good. We also did the 50 min boat ride for R100 per person. Very relaxing.

Ma
Review №10

This is the best place ever!A little paradise on the river with river terrace, boat tours and delicious food.But the best is the friendly staff who makes you feel home.Thank you for having me!

I
Review №11

Beautiful place but due to Covid restrictions the wait time was 2 hours just to get in.

Lo
Review №12

The boat trip was very good. Food served. Yum yum. Enjoyed everything today

An
Review №13

Awesome experience, amazing service

Ve
Review №14

This is a must-visit place when at the Vaal. Always packed, always busy. Plenty of parking, plenty of outside seating, super friendly restaurant staff. Lots of activities you can do either as a family or adults. The playground does get full so if you have kids that need supervision, you might find yourself always near the playground. Would love if they extended it as this is the perfect place where parents can chill outdoors with the kids playing all day. The chicken schnitzel was to die for: fresh, juicy with incredible sauces. I would come back just for the food.

Th
Review №15

Perfect spot for spending quality time with family and friends. Great outdoor activities for kids

Mp
Review №16

Stonehaven is right on the river edge, with cafe style seating on the grass overlooking the mighty Vaal river.The ambience is very relaxed; a perfect way to end off the day or pop in for lunch either solo or with mates. The menu is quite varied, with the majority of the offering being cafe/pub food, which complements the surroundings nicely.I had the snack basket which consists of cocktail sausages, ribs, wings, chicken nuggets & chips. Very fairly priced for the amount of food I had.It does get quite busy, especially on weekends and after work hours, so patience is a virtue here!

ha
Review №17

What an awesome time. We went for a luncheon cruise to celebrate my birthday and it was perfect. The atmosphere, the food, the pace. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Mo
Review №18

I went there for lunch on the fairy. The boat ride and atmosphere was good. The actual service is horrible. The lunch should and must be improved. Drinks were same temperature as the food. I would not do it again and would not recommend it to anyone. Upstairs I could smell cigarette smoke I suppose it was from the Captain. I just cant give it a zero star, it is what the experience is suppose to get.

Le
Review №19

We really enjoyed ourselves

Va
Review №20

Amazing place next to Vaal river. Service was fast and food was delicious. Definitely going again.

Do
Review №21

The place itself is beautiful and clean.The service is not impressive, I paid for a table setting for a birthday celebration but there was only silver underplates and rusted sort of containers which I had no idea what they were on the table very disappointing and the birthday message was not what I wrote on the request sheet. My guests had to wait longer for their orders and even drinks. Tipped the waiter though because were good people.Might go again just for photos and serenity of the place only. I wouldnt advise anyone to waste R395 for that table, rather just go in as a sit restaurant customer. I must say beautiful place though

Ku
Review №22

It was amazing... really loved the place, the food and the environment... it was awesome.

Ph
Review №23

Beautiful. There is also a boat cruise 🚢

Pa
Review №24

Nothing like a few beers next to the Vaal. They have a huge well tended lawn. With good service. Food is excellent. I enjoyed their curry and rice.

kt
Review №25

We enjoyed baes birthday

Se
Review №26

Stoneheaven on the Vaal is beautiful and served great breakfast, lunch and dinner. All kids uminities. Easter Monday the kids had egg hunt, face paint and book colouring and enjoy lunch on the garden served by great waiters with respect. Vaal is the place to be 🥂🌹👌

Bo
Review №27

It was beautiful. They never disappoint.The food was deliciousSitting by the river, amazing experience it was. I felt alive, refreshed. Felt like I belong there.

Pa
Review №28

I love the atmosphere only problem was that the waiter that was serving us was rushing us to finish and we actually had a Herbalife meeting there.

Pa
Review №29

What a gorgeous experience! I loved it all!. The drive was totally worth it!. Please note that the swimming pool is closed due to lockdown level 3.

Kl
Review №30

Food slightly pricy but definitely value for money and fresh. My Eisbein was enourmous in size and tasty. At times the service can be a bit slow and under staffed but the nice environment makes up for it

CB
Review №31

Stonehaven on vaal is as beautiful and well crafted as its always been and has an atmosphere that truly speaks local. The restaurant is great and their food is delicious, well priced and diverse. However, their service was slow with a long waiting time before getting service initially after sitting down. Otherwise a good place for afternoon lunch. 4/5 stars to the good food and atmosphere.

Pu
Review №32

The food was oh so delicious however the service was a bit slow especially when ordering drinks when we arrived. Great views and a chilled place to just unwind...

Pe
Review №33

Its nice place for outing with the family nd the is nice friendly staff

Jo
Review №34

Really one of the most beautiful venues in South Africa right on the Vaal river. Something for everyone great Restaurant beautiful gardens etc. A must if you in the area.

Kg
Review №35

What a great environment its mind refreshing and fabulous experience ,I loved every moment

wo
Review №36

Having good tym

Be
Review №37

Its a beautiful and peaceful place.

Ho
Review №38

All good 👍

Te
Review №39

Very serene....good food and service....great view of the river.

Re
Review №40

Very good location. The restaurant staff were friendly and uncoordinated. Getting a bottle of sauce or cutlery proved impossible. One of those ‘what you make of it’ experiences I guess. Been there, done that, would not rush back.

su
Review №41

Nice place to dine with family and friends..❤️

Ti
Review №42

Not as clean as it was in the past. Cant see how it can retain its 4-star status. Seems neglected. The food is still, however, great.

Th
Review №43

Wow this place is amazing

Mu
Review №44

Breath taking view especially at sunset. Loved it and would recommend you to visit

Jo
Review №45

Food prices are so expensive.... Spur and nandos is better

Ka
Review №46

Awesomeness, the expirience was amazing, would definitely come back here and the prices are reasonable

Tl
Review №47

Wow we had a great time cruising and resturant

Gr
Review №48

This restaurant/venue on the Vaal river is over 50 years old. Unfortunately it shows its age and looks tired and worn. The menu is gigantic which for most restaurants is difficult to produce dishes of high quality. The food is OK but perhaps they could shrink the menu and focus on just certain items, to produce a top notch plate. If they fixed all the broken items, cleaned the place up and gave the place a new paint job, it might return back to the Queen on the Vaal.

Lo
Review №49

Good place to be out of town and good air. Great boat cruise experience

Ku
Review №50

Great place to relax during the weekend with friends and family. If you love eating outside this is the place for you, boat cruises available upon the hour and reasonably priced. You can enjoy a meal or drink on the boat. Lovely views of the Vaal. Experience worth it.

pi
Review №51

Nice place for family outings, spending time with friends, farewell functions, birthdays or even some quiet moments alone by the riverside.

Mo
Review №52

Great indoor and outdoor breakfast, lunch & drinks. Casual boat cruises to expore the Vaal river.

Pi
Review №53

Ordered the 500 gram T-bone medium rare, git it well done, send it back and waited for it till everyone else finished their meal only to find it super rare with the center still almost frozen. Waitress was quite unprofessional about the issue and just laughed it off.

Ko
Review №54

Great service

St
Review №55

Very friendly staff and lovely place to go and have a drink and something light for lunch on the lawn. Great that dog are welcome and not over looked.

mo
Review №56

Stonehaven is a nice place to spend with family, colleagues and friends. I love 💕😘 it

tr
Review №57

It was nice had a good time with my children n the staff was friendly really enjoyed

Jo
Review №58

Service was really very poor.Ask for garlic snails as a starter which was never served but was on the bill.My wife ordered fish and calamari and she got fish and chips and the bill was fish and calamari.Ordered a coke and after 20 minutes nothing was served.Stood up and ask for the bill and received a bill with fish and calamari including the snails.At least my steak and chips was as ordered.Service was big time bad

Th
Review №59

Fine and fantastic food delicious and drinks too

jo
Review №60

Fantastic

Sh
Review №61

Lovely experience. Great food and friendly staff.

Da
Review №62

Nice location. Okay food but very bad service. The maintenance of the place needs work, like new table clothes, wash the white drapings!

di
Review №63

Beautiful place . Food is ok . Must take the boat trip on the river in the evening

Ca
Review №64

Stunning booze cruise. The staff were amazing, friendly, helpful and very efficient. Fantastic food. Drinks reasonably priced. Will definitely be back.

ma
Review №65

Beautiful place, people are rich out there

Ad
Review №66

Best Spot on the vaal River. Great atmosphere. Delicious food. Friendly waiters.

Da
Review №67

Extremely pleased with the service.If you like good food, drinks and them good vista this is a perfect place to have team, business and family get together.Note:To have a awesome experience; book a table beforehand. Make sure to ask reception when the boat cruise is scheduled.

Za
Review №68

Always a great spot. Strict covid protocols followed which is appreciated in these times. Great food and excellent service

si
Review №69

Marvelous and chilledIt is a very nice place to wind down, relax and have a bite by the riverside

Ca
Review №70

Everything you could ever want in a one package

Ma
Review №71

What a fun place to be. Fantastic food, great vibe. I will definitely return.

Mo
Review №72

I loved it. Went for the Wine Expo. Scenic as scenic gets. They have three boats which you can take a 30 minute cruise on. The alcohol was cheap. I got the chips , nuggets and a burger. My gosh That burger was definitely worth it. One issue I met a coloured at the bar who complained that White people were allowed to cut the queue in front of him. They need to fix that asap. Not in 2019 are things like that allowed to happen

Sa
Review №73

Wow, what an amazing place!Great food, great service and amazing tranquil views and setting!The fact that it is pet friendly with a menu for the doggies as well was absolutely incredible!Will be back for sure!

Ma
Review №74

Lovely ,family friendly, beautiful

Ju
Review №75

Get the dogs out the restaurant, but the food honestly was very nice.

No
Review №76

One of our favourite places to visit that is pet friendly and the staff are always so friendly and patient. Love that Stonehaven is on the river front. Food is always and we always have a awesome time

Ke
Review №77

Beautiful place, food is really well priced and portions are anything but small.... good service and a great experience all round. Highly recommend!

Al
Review №78

Nice vibe, nice atmosphere, good food

Pa
Review №79

Very nice place.

AJ
Review №80

Not the best. Still operating in the 70s. Food is basic. Service is pedestrian. Boring comes to mind

Nq
Review №81

An awesome place to visit💖

Au
Review №82

Beautiful setting and services,the food was delicious.

Ma
Review №83

Great place for family outing with access to the Vaal river waterfront and boat rides. Worth every moment spent there.

Ti
Review №84

Went on the Easter Boat cruise. Staff could have been more involved with us.. didnt talk to us. Didnt let us know that we can dish up for the breakfast buffet. Otherwise was awesome on the dam... over all.. the vibe off the boat was chilled and Stonehaven restaurant has an awesome Soweto Cherry Beer on tap which deserves a 5/5.

Pe
Review №85

Alway a treat to visit The best

Ra
Review №86

Atmosphere and food is excellent, service is a bit slow but worth the wait

Ph
Review №87

Perfect place for resting on Sunday afternoon

As
Review №88

I loved the scenery and how the restaurant is situated. Very kind waiters. I ordered a caramel milkshake, it was very nice until I got half way and it started tasting sour. I had to wait quite some time to get the bill and pay for the drinks.

Ke
Review №89

Has a fun atmosphere and the food is amazing. Would recommend this restaurant to my friends

Fr
Review №90

Old school, so beautiful

So
Review №91

Clean and safe place to be with the whole family and well maintained. Food is well prepared and delicious

Ve
Review №92

Nice surrounding and the river cruise was awesome! Great service and food

An
Review №93

Amazing place great food and friendly service. I booked a birthday picnic and they did a outstanding job thank you.

Nt
Review №94

Everything was perfect

Ja
Review №95

Nice place to chill on a sunday

Ni
Review №96

Absolutely amazing facility. Great views. Great meals. Great service. The best place to take kids - ideal for parties or weddings. The drive is not so far from Johannesburg. I would recomend it to anyone. Go with a group of people you will enjoy the day there. Take boat rides do activities.

Ja
Review №97

Both times I have been there for their roadhouse the service and the food was amazing 🤗

Ta
Review №98

Wow, what a beautiful place!!!

Ne
Review №99

I had a great time with my friend, we went there for a womans race..i love the place...i will go back for a Boat cruise😍

Li
Review №100

It was great. Will surely visit again next month....

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  • Address:Zuurfontein, Vanderbijlpark, 3250, South Africa
  • Site:https://stonehaven.co.za/
  • Phone:+27 16 982 2951
Categories
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–7:30PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–7:30PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–7:30PM
  • Thursday:10AM–7:30PM
  • Friday:10AM–7:30PM
  • Saturday:10AM–7:30PM
  • Sunday:10AM–7:30PM
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