The Winter 2014 specials for more than 90 Cape Town and Winelands restaurants follow below, and are updated continuously. We welcome information about new specials, and the feedback about your meals at these restaurants:

Cape Town

*   Umi in Camps Bay: 3 course set menu R260, 5 courses R360, both include a shared bottle of Warwick First Lady. Order 3 meals off a la carte menu, get the 4th free.  Slow cooked shortrib R110, Karan beef sirloin R95, Japanese beer marinated Karan beef fillet R120, pork belly R90, warm salmon and black bean R120, and fish & fries R85.  Tel (021) 437-1802 (added 10/5/14)

*   Pepenero in Mouille Point : Order 3 meals and get 4th (cheapest) free; Sirloin R89, Rump R89, Lamb cutlets R99, Seafood platter R149, Sushi platter R129, Crayfish tails R169, Veal schnitzel R95, Soup of day R40,  Prawn platter R139, Oxtail R110, and Osso Buco R89.  Half price sushi (selected items) all day. Daily. Tel (021) 439-9027 (updated 10/5/14)

*    5 Rooms, Alphen Boutique Hotel: 2 courses R170; 2 courses with bottle of Warwick First Lady (shared between two) R220; 3 courses R 220; 3 courses plus bottle of Warwick First Lady (shared between two) R 270. Sirloin R95, Baby chicken R95, Braised oxtail R110, Seafood bouillabaisse R135, Grilled Prawn R99, Slow braised lamb shank R115. Tel (021) 795-6313 (updated 10/5/14)

*   Zenzero, Camps Bay:    2 courses R160; 2 courses with bottle of Warwick First Lady (shared between two) R210;  3 courses R210; 3 courses plus bottle of Warwick First Lady (shared between two) R260.  3 main courses ordered, get 4th free.  Wild mushroom risotto R80, Braised lamb shank R110, Oxtail ragu R110, 1 kg Prime rib (for 2) R189, Seafood linguini R110, and Mussels R85.  Tel (021) 438-0007 (updated 10/5/14).

*   Paranga in Camps Bay:   2 courses R190; 2 courses with bottle of Warwick First Lady (shared between two) R240;  3 courses R230; 3 courses plus bottle of Warwick First Lady (shared between two) R280.  3 main courses ordered, get 4th free. Slow braised lamb shank R105/R95, 500g T-bone steak R110, Cob R110, Cape Malay mussels R85, and Sweetcorn soup with truffle popcorn R50. (updated 10/5/14)

*   Bayside Café, Blouberg:  For main courses ordered for two pay for only for more expensive dish, but must buy 2 drinks too (excludes water and colddrinks).  Available all day Tuesday – Thursday, Friday lunch, and Sunday dinner.  Tel (021) 557-8511 (updated 10/5/14)

*    La Mouette, Regent Road, Sea Point : 6-course Tasting Menu R 295, or R 475 with wine per course. Monday – Sunday dinner, Sunday lunch. Until 30 September. Tel (021) 433-0856 (updated 5/9/14)

*   Bistro Sixteen82, Steenberg:   Movie Nights first and third Wednesday with hearty meal prepared by Chef Brad Ball R190;  Pop-Up dinners with visiting chefs, every last Wednesday until end November, 5-course surprise menu and wine pairing at Chef’s Table, R450   Tel (021) 713-2211 (updated 10/5/14)

*   Theo’s on Beach Road, Mouille Point: Oysters R12 each, Seafood soup R55, Prawn platter R129, Linefish and prawn combo R99, Linefish and calamari combo R99, Rump or sirloin Espetada R99, 250g Lobster and prawn platter R139; Seafood platter R129, Ribs R99, and baby chicken R99.  Lunch only, Monday – Sunday. Tel (021) 439-3494 (updated 10/5/14)

*   Beluga, The Foundry, Green Point:  2 course lunch R135, 3 course lunch and dinner R179;   50 % off sushi, dimsum and cocktails from 12h00 – 19h00 every day, and full day on Sundays.  Tel (021) 418-2948 (updated 10/5/14)

*   Aubergine:  2 course Winter Bistro dinner R235, 3 courses R315. Monday -Saturday evenings, from 12 May.  Tel (021) 465-4909 (updated 10/5/14)

*   Ferryman’s Tavern, V&A Waterfront:  2 Fish and chips R125 on Mondays; 2 x Eisbein R 165 on Tuesdays; 2 x Beef burgers R120 on Wednesdays. 200g rump and 4 chicken wings R85;  300g rib-eye and calamari R105; medley of curries R95. Monday – Sunday lunch and dinner.  Tel (021) 419-7748 (updated 14/6/14)

*   Blowfish in Blouberg: half-price sushi Wednesday and Sunday;   TGIM Seafood platter (line fish, calamari, mussels, prawns) R99, Monday lunch and dinner. Tel (021) 556-5464 (updated 10/5/14)

*   Knife restaurant, Century City:  Bagels R35, Chicken sandwich R45, Steak sandwich R55 Lunch special, 12h00 – 15h00, Mondays – Fridays. Tel (021) 551-5000 (updated 10/5/14)

*  The Square, Vineyard Hotel, Newlands: 5 course menu R225/R365 with wines, dinner only. Monday – Sunday. Tel (021) 657-4500 (updated 10/5/14) 

*   Arnold’s on Kloof, 60 Kloof Street, Gardens:  Early bird breakfast half-price special if order before 7h00 Monday – Friday R15.  Stew for two plus bottle of house wine to share R119.  Ostrich medallions R115.  Complimentary cup of coffee or tea with a slice of cake ordered between 10h00 – 17h00.  Tel (021) 424-4344 (updated 10/5/14)

*   Codfather, Camps Bay:  half-price sushi 12h00 – 18h00, daily.  Indefinite. Tel (021) 438-0782

*   Cape Town Fish Market, Big Bay, V&A Waterfront, Canal Walk, Tyger Valley, Stellenbosch, Tokai, Grand West : 50% off hake and burgers on Mondays; 50% off Sushi and 35% off sushi platters on Tuesdays; 20% off seafood platters and combos, and half price potjies on Wednesdays;  ‘eat as much as you like‘ seafood buffet R139 on Thursdays. Tel (021) 554-5962 (updated 10/5/14)

*   La Boheme and La Bruixa, Sea Point: 2-courses R110, 3-courses R 135. Tel (021) 434-8797 (updated 10/5/14)

*   The Roundhouse, Camps Bay: 4-course a la carte menu R295 (R523 with wine).  Tel (021) 438-4347 (updated 3/5)+

*   Planet Restaurant,  Mount Nelson Hotel: 3-course Beer and Dine menu with a shared craft beer per course R395; The Journey 5-course menu R500; ‘Wellie at the Nellie‘ Beef Wellington R295 for two persons. Tel (021) 483-1000 (updated 10/5/14)

*   Savour Restaurant, 5 on Orange: 2-course R225, 3-courses R295, for lunch and dinner, and includes a shared bottle of wine. Tel (021) 469-8037 (updated 10/5/14)

*   La Colombe, Constantia: 7-course Gourmand dinner R 650/with wine R950, Monday – Saturday;  Tel (021) 794-2390 (updated 10/5/14)

*   Catharina’s,  Steenberg Hotel: Sunday Feast lunch R280.  Tel (021) 713-2222 (updated 10/5/14)

*   Rick’s Café Américain, Park Road: Monday – Friday Lunch special R55, changes daily. Tel (021) 424-1100 (updated 5/9/14)

*   Azure Restaurant, Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa, Camps Bay:  5-course Executive Chef’s Tasting Menu  R595; 4-course Seafood Menu R425; 4-course Vegetarian menu R425; 3-course Dinner and Movie package R395; Sunday Buffet R285. Tel (021) 437-9000 (updated 10/5/14)

*   Diva Pizza, Buitenkant Street: 2 large margherita pizzas with choice of two toppings R99, Monday – Sunday. Tel (021) 461-0013 (updated 10/5/14)

*   Reuben’s, One&Only Cape Town, V&A Waterfront: Sunday lunch buffet R225.  Vicky’s Tasting Menu 7 courses R690 (R990 with wine pairings). Tel (021) 431-4511 (updated 10/5/14)

*   Café Chameleon, Plattekloof: Springbok shank R120.  Monday and Saturday dinner large pizza special R55. Tel (021) 911-1025 (updated 10/5/14)

*   Taiwan City Chinese Cuisine, Century City: 3 courses for 2 persons for R198. Tel (021) 555-3081 (updated 10/5/14)

*   Myoga, Vineyard Hotel, Newlands: 7-course dinner R295/R515 with wine pairing. Tel (021) 657-4545 (updated 10/5/14)

*   I ♥ my Laundry, Buitengracht Street/Buitenkant Street/Bree Street: 8 pieces of Dim Sum and a cappuccino or glass of wine R40. Daily 7h00 – 19h00. Fondue Thursdays R125.  Tel 084 6600 777 (updated 7/4/14).

*   Bistro 1800°, Cape Royale Luxury Hotel, Green Point:  1 kg Eisbein R160, Parmesan chicken R125, 300g Chateaubriand R205.  Daily. Tel (021) 430-0506 (updated 10/5/14)

*   Tuscany Beach, Camps Bay: Buy two, get cheaper one free, Lunch and Dinner, Monday – Sunday. 25% off sushi every day 12h00 – 18h00. Pasta R69, Margharita pizza with two toppings R79, Ladies Sirloin R79, 300g Crayfish R140, Calamari R90.   Tel (021) 438-1213 (updated 27/5/14)

*   Pigalle, Green Point: 2-courses R175, 3-courses R215 Monday – Thursday;  Seafood Platter for two R450, Monday – Saturday lunch and dinner.  Tel (021) 421-4848 (updated 10/5/14)

*   Harbour House, Kalk Bay:  2 courses R160, 3 courses R180.  Monday – Saturday lunch and dinner, Sunday dinner.  Tel (021) 788-4133 (updated 4/7/14)

*   Mezbaan Indian Restaurant, Hilton Cape Town: ‘Curry Cup’ Buffet with soup, salads, nine curries, sambals, naan bread, poppadoms, and a selection of desserts, and all soft drinks R175, Thursday evenings. Tel (021) 481-3700 (updated 10/5/14)

*   Buitenverwachting Restaurant, Constantia:  4-course Tasting menu R395/R495 with wines, 5-course R475/R575 with wine.   Tel (021) 794-3522 (updated 10/5/14)

*   Andiamo, old Cape Quarter, De Waterkant: 2 pizzas or 2 pastas, or one of each, at R129 on Mondays and Tuesdays; 2 Napolitana pizzas or pastas and a carafe of wine R99 Mondays – Thursdays; 2 pizzas or 2 pasta with carafe of wine R149,95 Monday – Saturdays.  Tel (021) 421-3687 (updated 10/5/14).

*   Sotano by Caveau, La Splendida Hotel, Mouille Point: 2 lamb burgers for the price of one on Wednesdays from 17h00, R90. Tel (021) 433-1757 (updated 10/5/14)

*   Kyoto Sushi, 11 Kloof Nek Road: Early evening offer: 5 courses plus welcome cocktail and a glass of wine R150, 17h30 – 19h00.  Tel (021)  422-2001 (added 10/5/14)

*   Barristers Grill, Newlands: Buy one main course, get a second free, on Mondays. Tel (021) 671-7907 (added 10/5/14)

*   Buena Vista Social Café, Green Point: Nachos two for the price of one on Mondays. Tel (021) 418-2467 (added 10/5/14)

*    Kalk Bay Café: Curry Feast – eat as much as you like, 5 curries offered R85, on Thursday evenings.  Tel (021) 788-7760 (added 17/4)+

*   Spiro’s, Hout Bay: 500g rump, chips and Greek salad R110.  Tel (021) 791-3897 (added 10/5/14)

*   Mano A Mano, Gardens: 250 g sirloin R95, kingklip strips R65, seafood pasta R65, chicken curry R65, chicken pie R55, and soup of the day R45.  Monday 8h00 – 14h30, Monday – Sunday 8h00 until late.  Tel (021) 422-4415 (added 10/5/14)

*   Mykonos Taverna, Sea Point:  Baby chicken R75, 500g BBQ ribs R110, and stuffed calamari R95.   Tel (021) 439-2106 (updated 10/5/14)

*   Gibson’s, V&A Waterfront: Two 200g burgers for the price of one (most expensive charged) on Mondays; with sticky BBQ 750g beef ribs, 600g lamb ribs, or 600g pork ribs get one burger free on Wednesdays (Ts & Cs).  Year round. Tel (021) 418-3660 (updated 7/4/14)

*   HQ, Buitengracht Street:  Two for the price of one steak, chips and salad R175, on Mondays; #DateNight 2 steaks and 2 glasses The Wolftrap Red Sauvignon R250 on Tuesdays (Summer);  Half price tapas on Thursdays;  Tapas platter and 4 cocktails between 17h00 – 19h00 daily.  Tel (021) 424-6373 (updated 11/9/14)

*   Hussar Grill, Rondebosch: Two choices of 2 course menus: R59 or R99, Monday – Friday.   Tel (021) 689-9516 (added 10/5/14)

*   Balducci’s, V&A Waterfront: Pizza or pasta at R55 (terms and conditions apply);  23 piece Bento Box R119; 250g 28-day matured sirloin steak R80.   Monday – Sunday 12h00 – 18h00. Tel (021) 421-6002 (updated 14/6/14)

*   Meloncino, V&A Waterfront: 50% off pizza, pasta and cocktails Monday – Saturday 11h00 – 18h00, until 17 August.  Tel (021) 419-5558 (updated 14/6/14)

*   City Grill, V&A Waterfront: 5% off for Tweeting or Facebooking a photograph of food and posting it; 50% off rump and sirloin steaks Monday – Saturday 11h00 – 18h00, until 17 August.  Tel (021) 421-9820 (updated 10/5/14)

*   The Greek Fisherman, V&A Waterfront: Fisherman Seafood Platter R140, 50% off for second platter.   Monday – Saturday 11h00 – 18h00, until 17 August.  Tel (021) 418-5411 (added 11/5/14)

*   Orinoco Restaurant & Deli:  Half price tapas Tuesdays; Fajita R100 on Wednesdays. Tel (021) 418-4544 (updated 10/5/14)

*   Mariner’s Wharf, Hout Bay: Soup of day R28, Prawns Tempura R49, Calamari R60, Mussels R60, Sirloin R75, Seafood Curry R80, Seafood platter R99, Malva Tart R28, and White Chocolate Blondie R25. Daily except Sunday lunch and public holidays. Tel (021) 790-1100 (added 10/5/14)

*   Dunes, Hout Bay:  250g Rump steak R110, Soups R45. Tel (021) 790-1876 (updated 12/5/14)

*   Kalk Bay Café:  Receive free glass of wine with order of beef burgers on Wednesdays; choice of five curries on Thursdays at R85; Boerewors for R15 on Saturdays; Seafood Braai for R115 on Sundays. Tel (021) 788-7760 (added 10/5/14)

*   Keenwä:  2 course lunch R90.  Tuesday – Friday lunch, Tuesday – Saturday dinner.  Tel (021) 419-2633 (updated 13/5/14)

*   Rocca, Cape Quarter: Mediterranean Buffet Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, and Sunday lunch R139. Ts and Cs apply.  Tel (021) 418-8000 (added 10/5/14)

*   Mitchell’s Brewery, V&A Waterfront:  Ostrich burger R85;  700g grilled beef ribs R140; bucket of wings roulette R98; 300g grilled ribeye steak R95.   Tel (021) 419-5074 (updated 14/6/14)

*   Southern Sun The Cullinan: Sunday Buffet R185.  Tel (021) 415-4000 (added 10/5/14)

*   Seelan Restaurant & Bar: Seafood pizza and a glass of wine R90,   chicken and mango salad R78, Caesar salad R65, seafood soup R95, seafood combo R195, roast rotisserie lamb R130, West Coast sole R175, Primavera pasta R70.  Two Hot Chocolate for the price of one. 3 course meal R180.  6 course tasting Menu R380 Lunch and Dinner Monday – Thursday 12h00 – 16h00.  Tel (021) 421-4906   (updated 7/6/14)

*   Doodles, Table View: Breakfast R32 weekdays; Breakfast Buffet R59 weekends and public holidays; chicken schnitzel, pepper cream chicken, 250g calamari, 300g pork ribs, grilled linefish, 200g beef burger, all R49, Mondays from 12h00. 400g pork ribs R69 Wednesdays from 18h00. Half price large pizzas Sundays from 18h00.  Soup of day R29, Pork bangers and mash R39, Steak and prawn R69, 12 prince prawns R75, chicken curry R59. Until 30 September.   Tel (021) 554-1080 (added 11/5/14)

*   De Grendel Restaurant, De Grendel wine estate, Durbanville:  Comfort Night Out 2 courses and glass of De Grendel wine R185, dinner.  15 May – 30 August (closed 30 June – 14 July).  Tel (021) 558-7035 (added 13/5/14)

*   Live Bait, Kalk Bay: Mediterranean Seafood Pasta R80. Tel (021) 788-5755 (added 4/7/14)

*   Polana, Kalk Bay: Burger & Chips R70.  Tel (021) 788-7962 (added 4/7/14)

*   Café Caprice, Camps Bay:  2 for the price of one burger, Monday – Thursdays 12h30+ Tel (021) 438-8315 (added 14/5/14)

*   Signal Restaurant, Cape Grace hotel, V&A Waterfront:   5-course standard or vegetarian meal R495/R695 with Nitida wines.  Tel (021) 410-7080 (added 15/5/14)

*   The Roundhouse, Camps Bay: 4-course dinner R 325.  Until end September. Tel (021) 4347 (added 16/5/14)

*   Massimo’s, Hout Bay: Free wine carafe or small draught with pizza and/or  pasta, no corkage, on Mondays; ‘Fat Tuesday’: eat as many pizza slices as you like, shared salad for the table, R99, on Tuesdays. Tel (021) 790-5648 (added 21/5/14)

*   Le Roi Beach Bar, Camps Bay: 2 Balsamic Basic pizzas and 2 glasses House Red wine R150, Tequila R15, Wednesday – Sunday from 18h00; one free Balsamic Basic pizza if arrive with UBER; Bottomless Boschendal Brut R150  Fridays 18h00 – 22h00; from 28 May – 30 September.  Tel (021) 437-1791 (added 26/5/14)

*   Bistro Sixteen82, Steenberg:  2 Tapas plus glass of Klein Steenberg R120. June theme Italy, July tapas theme USA.   Tel (021)  713-2211 (added 29/5/14)

*   Lucky Fish Sea Point:  Half hake, chips, and slice of bread R29,50 for pensioners, Tuesdays. Tel (021) 433-0500 (added 2/6/14)

*   Raith, Gardens’ Centre:  Soup and a roll R19,50, take-away only. Tel (021) 465-2729 (added 5/6/14)

*   Blues, Camps Bay:  Two main courses, pay for more expensive one of the two only, until 30 September.  Two for the price of one plus free glass of Pongracz MCC each on 25 July. Tel (021) 438-2040 (updated 18/7/14)

*   NV-80, Sea Point: 12 oysters with Pongracz R280; 12 oysters and Moët & Chandon R580.  17h30 – 19h00. Tel (021) 439-7112 (added 7/6/14)

*   Col’Cacchio:  Half price pizza on Mondays, until 31 August.  (updated 30/6/14)

*    Mondiall, V & A Waterfront:  Free coffee for Breakfast Monday – Friday;  Fish & chips or Mondiall Wagyu burger R95, with a glass of Marvelous wine or 330ml CBC draught beer 11h30 – 15h00 Mondays – Saturdays; 2 courses R145, 3 courses R185 dinner.  Tel (021) 418-3003 (updated 14/6/14)

*   Jou Ma se Comedy Club, V&A Waterfront:  Soup and sandwich R60, Jou Ma se Gatsby R75, Lamb curry R70. Tel 079 495 3989 (added 14/6/14)

*   Beijing Orchid, V& Waterfront: Curries from R90, including complimentary glass of white or red wine.  Tel (021) 421-8702 (added 14/6/14)

*   Camissa at Table Bay Hotel, V&A Waterfront: 2 course Business lunch R99.  Tel (021) 406-5662 (added 14/6/14)

*   Nobu, One&Only Cape Town, V&A Waterfront: Regular Bento Box R375, Deluxe Bento Box R475, Winter Omakase Set Menu R425. Tel (021) 431-5111 (added 14/6/14)

*   OYO, V&A Hotel, V&A Waterfront: 500 g crayfish plus glass of Reyneke wine R235. From 1 October. Tel (021) 419-6677 (added 5/9/14)

*   Primi Piatti, V&A Waterfront: Seafood platter for one R240.  tel (021) 419-8750 (added 14/6/14)

*   Spur, V&A Waterfront:  Breakfst 8 – 11h00 R24,95 daily; buy one burger get one free Mondays; Cheddamelt schnitzel R69,90 Wednesdays; Eat as much as you like ribs and wings, or wings and calamari R129,95 Thursdays; Free steak knife with steak 300+g ordered Fridays.  Tel (021) 418-3620 (added 14/6/14

*   Karibu, V&A Waterfront:  Express lunch – 2 courses R100, 3 courses R130 11h00 – 17h00 ; Winter Warmers 10% bredies and curries. Tel (021) 421-7005 (added 14/6/14)

*   Dash, Queen Victoria Hotel, V&A Waterfront:   5 course Tasting menu R350.  Tel (021) 418-1466 (added 14/6/14)

*   Den Anker, V&A Waterfront: Wagyu Beef Burger with Vedet Extra White Belgian Beer R110. Tel (021) 419-0249 (added 14/6/14)

*   Grand Café on the Beach, V&A Waterfront: Grand Crayfish Feast R360; kingklip Tagliata R158; Sugar Salmon R170. Tel (021) 425-0551 (added 14/6/14)

*   Hildebrand, V&A Waterfront: 2 courses R130, 3 courses R180.  Tel (021) 425-3385 (added 14/6/14)

*   Sevruga, V&A Waterfront: Asian crayfish and glss of KWV Sauvignon Blanc R180; Ladies fillet and glass of KWV Merlot R150; Salmon Roses and tuna crunch with glass Blonde bubbly R120; Beef ribs and glass of Roodeberg R145; Thai vegetarian curry and glass of KWV Chardonnay R125; and Butter chicken curry with glass of KWV Cabernet Sauvignon R125. Tel (021) 421-5134 (added 14/6/14)

*   Shimmy Beach Club, V&A Waterfront: Eggs Benedict with ham R70, with salmon R80.  Tel (021) 421-5134 (added 14/6/14)

*   Upstairs at Quay 4, V&A Waterfront: 2 courses R160, 3 courses R190. Tel (021) 419-2008 (added 14/6/14)

*   La Playa, V&A Waterfront:  free filter coffee with slice of cake; Breakfast R35; two for one burger special lunch R79 Monday – Thursday; Surf & Turf dinner R119.  Tel (021) 418-2800 (added 14/6/14)

*   Café Alfredo, V&A Waterfront: Melanzzino R75. Tel (021) 421-6052 (added 14/6/14)

*   Emporio Leone, V&A Waterfront: 2 flat whites and 6 macaroons R85. Tel (021) 421-8518 (added 14/6/14)

*   Tribakery, V&A Waterfront: Bacon and egg roll with Americano R 39. Tel (021) 425-6328 (added 14/6/14)

*   VovoTelo, V&A Waterfront: Me Hearties 2 for the price of 1 oxtail plus bottle of wine, Monday – Sunday, from 18h00.  2 Pasta or 2 Pizza, or Pizza and Pasta R99, Monday – Sunday from 18h00. Tel (021) 418-3750 (dded 14/6/14)

*   Alba Lounge, V&A Waterfront: Tapas menu, R30 – R66 per dish.  Tel (021) 425-3385 (added 14/6/14)

*   Quay 4 Tavern, V&A Waterfront: Prawns galore: 1/2kg R49, 1 kg R149.  Tel (021) 419-2008 (added 14/6/14)

*   Beerhouse, Long Street: Daily Lunch Special plus free beer R50, buy 5 get 6th free.  Tel (021) 424-3370 (added 13/8/14)

WINELANDS 

Franschhoek

*   Allee Bleue Bistro, Franschhoek: choice of three 250g steaks at R115 – R145, including a glass of estate wine, Lunch, Daily;  Sunday Spit Braai and Potjie R195; Herb garden tour and 3-course lunch R185. Tel (021) 874-1021 (updated 28/5)+

*   Allora in Franschhoek: 2 courses R95, 3 courses R125,  Tel (021) 876-4375 (updated 10/5/14)

*   Grande Provence Franschhoek: 3-course lunch or dinner in The Jonkershuis for a minimum of eight guests, R 355 per person;   Gourmand Food & Wine Experience in wine cellar hosted by GM Karl Lambour, with 8-course dinner prepared by Chef Darren Badenhorst, paired with local and international wines, maximum of 8 guests, R1500 per person. Tel (021) 876-8600 (updated 10/5/14)

*   La Residence, Franschhoek: 3 courses set menu R650 per person, all inclusive of ‘house wines’ and local beverages. Dinner. Daily. Tel (021) 876-4100 (updated 10/5/14)

*   Reuben’s, Franschhoek: 4-course lunch/dinner R220. Tel (021) 876-3772 (updated 10/5/14).

*   Pierneef à La Motte, La Motte: 5 courses R 450/R650 with wine pairing. Tel (021) 876-8800 (updated 10/5/14)

*   Ryan’s Kitchen: 4 courses R390 (R540 with wines), 5 courses R450 (R640 with wines), 6 courses R520 (R750 with wine). Tel (021) 876-4598 (added 10/5/14). (CLOSED UNTIL DECEMBER)

Paarl

*   Bosman’s, Grande Roche, Paarl:  3-courses R280 Monday – Sunday lunch, R420 dinner  (Bosman’s and at Bistro).  Tel (021) 863-5100 (updated 10/5/14)

* eat @ Simonsvlei, Simonsvlei Winery, Old Paarl Road: 3 course carvery R150 last Sunday of month.  Tel (021) 863-3040   (updated 6/4)+

*   The Red Table Restaurant at Nederburg:  Heritage Heroes 5 course lunch Tasting Menu R240, paired with wines in the range.  3-course Ingenuity Tasting Menu for two persons R500. Tel (021) 877-5155 (added 11/5/14)

*   Harvest, Laborie: 2 courses R140, 3 courses R170, Monday – Friday lunch, Wednesday and Thursday dinner.  Tel (021) 807-3095 (added 11/5/14)

Stellenbosch

*   Towerbosch Restaurant, Knorhoek Wine Estate, Stellenbosch:  3-course Country Feast on Sundays R175. Tel (021) 865-2958 (updated 11/5/14)

*   Tokara Restaurant, Stellenbosch: Chef’s Menu – 3 courses inclusive of 2 glasses of wine R325, from 11 June. Tuesday – Sunday lunch, Tuesday – Saturday dinner. Tel (021) 885-2550 (updated  13/5/14)

*   Clos Malverne, Stellenbosch: 4-course wine and food pairing lunch R268, Tuesday – Friday. Tel (021) 865-2022 (updated 11/5/14)

*   Lord Neethling Restaurant, Neethlingshof, Stellenbosch:  choice of 4 hot dishes with 250 ml wine R109, Sunday buffet lunch R160. Wednesday and Friday dinner, and Monday – Saturday lunch. Tel (021) 883-8966 (updated 6/4)+

*   Warwick wine estate: Tapas platter for two R240, Rump steak R120, Ploughman’s Platter for two R240, all include two glasses of wine. Monday – Sunday. Tel (021) 884-4410 (updated 11/5/14)

*   Terroir, Kleine Zalze: 2 courses R240, 3 courses R280, both with one glass of Kleine Zalze wine. Monday – Saturday lunch and dinner, 2 May – 30 September. Tel (021) 880-8167 (updated 29/4/14)

*   Dornier Bodega Restaurant, Dornier wine estate: 2 courses R175;  3 courses R230 Wednesday – Sunday lunch; Seafood platters (normal price seafood platter R375, crayfish platter R 200, langoustine platter R190) half price on Wednesdays; third course free on Thursdays; soup and beer battered hake and chips R120 on Fridays.   Tapas platter for two R250, 15h00 – 17h00.Tel (021) 880-0557 (updated 10/5/14)

*   Overture: 3 courses R300.  From 11 June.   Weekdays only. Tel (021) 880-2721 (updated 7/6/14)

*   Makaron Restaurant at Majeka House: 4 courses R395.  Tel (021) 880-1549 (updated 10/5/14)

*   Wild Peacock Food Emporium:  Cooked Breakfast R25; Pasta dish of day R55 lunch; 3 courses R150 for dinner.   Tel (021) 887-7585  (updated 31/5/14)

*   The Bakery at Jordan:  Dish of Day (e.g. soup, cassoulet, or stew) plus glass of wine R90. Fridays – Tuesdays. Tel (021) 881-3004 (added 10/5/14)

*   Delheim:  Jazz and Cheese Fondue plus glass of Glühwein and live jazz R 150, Sundays from 6 July until end August. Tel (021) 888-4607 (added 11/5/14)

*   Hartenberg:   Steak and Shiraz R90.  Tel (021) 865-2541 (added 25/7)+

*    96 Winery Road:   ‘Hollandse’ Peper Fillet and Duck and ‘Gatriles’ Cherry Pie R96 on Tuesday and Thursday dinners in July and August.  On Monday and Wednesday evenings in August the fourth person at a table gets the meal free.  Prime Beef Burger half price Monday – Friday lunch in July and August.  Tel (021) 842-2020 (updated 28/7/14)

Somerset West

*   Steffanie’s Place:  Order one course, get the second one free, on Thursdays.  Tel (021) 852-7584. (added 15/5)

*   Henri’s Restaurant & Pub: 3-courses R180 with a bottle of Guardian Peak (Shiraz, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé). Tel (021) 852-6442 (added 2/6/14)

Hermanus

*   The Restaurant at Newton Johnson, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley: 3-course lunch and a glass of wine R 200, until 30 September. Normal menu: 2 courses R220, 3 courses R285.  Closed in June. (021) 200 2148 (added 10/5/14)

*   Cattle Baron:  Lunch Buffet R54 for pensioners and R75 for non-pensioners, Wednesday – Friday 12h00 – 15h00.  Sunday Buffet R119.  200g steak and 200g prawns plus can of Coca Cola R139.  Tel (028) 313-0384 (updated 5/9/14)

Closed for winter break

*   The Bungalow, Clifton: closed until 1 September

*   Caffe Milano:   closed for renovations

*   Mange Tout/Miko and The Country Kitchen at Mont Rochelle are closed for renovations until August.

*   Grand Café Camps Bay: closed every Wednesday

*   The Restaurant at Newton Johnson: 2 – 30 June

*   Le Quartier Français: 9 June – 7 July

*   Pierneef à La Motte:  15 June – 10 July

*   The Red Table Restaurant at Nederburg: 18 June – 8 July

*   The Greenhouse: 29 June – 31 July

*   Makaron at Majeka House: 26 June – 1 August

*   Buitenverwachting: from 28 June

*   Terroir: 30 June – 17 July.

*   De Grendel Restaurant:  30 June – 15 July

*   Four & Twenty Café: 30 June – 14 July

*   The Pot Luck Club: 14 – 27 July

*   Haute Cabriere: 14 July – 4 August

*   Leopard’s Leap Rotisserie: 15 July – 5 August

*   Eight to Go at Spier: closed until 1 August

*   La Colombe is closed in July and Augusr

*    Springfontein Eats is closed until 4 September

*   Grand Café on the Beach: 1 – 31 July, closed Mondays and Tuesdays in August.

*   Ryan’s Kitchen has closed until December.

Please note: 1.  + still to be updated   2.   This list belongs to us, and permission must be requested to copy or post it elsewhere 3. We wish you wonderful eating and enjoyment.

Chris von Ulmenstein, Whale Cottage Portfolio: www.whalecottage.com Twitter: @WhaleCottage