* La Mouette, Cape Town: 6-course dinner R445. Tel (021) 433-0856
* Savour, African Pride 15 on Orange, Cape Town: 5-courses R450. Tel (021) 469-8000
* The Conservatory at Cellars Hohenhort, Cape Town: 6-course dinner R 750 p.p. Tel (021) 794-5535
* Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa, Cape Town: 4-course R955 plus eggnog. Tel (021) 437-9000
* Makaron at Majeka House, Stellenbosch: 4-course dinner R 55o p.p. Tel (021) 880-1550
* Bosman’s at Grande Roche, Paarl: 5-course dinner with pianist R1395 p.p. Tel (021) 863-5100
* The Restaurant at Grande Provence, Franschhoek: 6-course dinner R875 p.p. Tel (021) 876-8600
* The Pavilion at The Marine Hotel, Hermanus: 4-course dinner R750 p.p. Tel (028) 313-1000
Christmas Day
* 5 Rooms, Alphen Hotel, Cape Town: Live Music and lunch R595 p.p. Tel (021) 795-6300
* Belmond Mount Nelson, Cape Town: Buffet R850 p.p. Tel (021) 483-1948
* Bentley Oyster Bar & Bistro, Cape Town: 5-course lunch R 350 p.p. Tel (021) 671-3948
* CinCin, Cape Town: Buffet R385 p.p. Tel (021) 526-4000
* La Mouette, Cape Town: 6-course lunch R445. Tel (021) 433-0856
* On 19, Cape Town: Buffet R560 p.p. Tel (021) 412-8082
* On the Rocks, Cape Town: 3 course lunch R450 p.p. Tel (021) 554-1988
* Orinico, Cape Town: Buffet of tapas and complimentary drink R 285. Tel (021) 418-4541
* Planet Restaurant, Cape Town: Canapés and 4-course lunch R1350 p.p. Tel (021) 483-1948
* Shimmy Beach Club, Cape Town: Buffet R750 p.p. Tel (021) 200-7778
* The Conservatory at Cellars Hohenhort, Cape Town: 6-course dinner R 800 p.p. Tel (021) 794-5535
* Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa, Cape Town: Buffet lunch, welcome drink, and gift R985 p.p. Tel (021) 437-9000
* bistro 13, Stellenbosch: 4-course lunch R 350 p.p. Tel (021) 881-3044
* Dornier Bodega, Stellenbosch: 3-courses R355 p.p.. Tel (021) 880-0557
* Helena’s Restaurant, Stellenbosch: 3-courses R400 p.p. Tel (021) 883-3132
* Hermitage at Hazendal, Stellenbosch: Buffet Lunch R350 p.p. Tel (021) 903-5034
* Lanzerac Hotel: Buffet Lunch R528 p.p. Tel (021) 887-1132
* Oude Werf, Stellenbosch: 7-courses R350 p.p. Tel (021) 887-4608
* Bosman’s at Grande Roche, Paarl: Buffet Lunch and aperitif R635 p.p. Tel (021) 863-5100
* The Kitchen at Maison, Franschhoek: Christmas Feast R995 p.p. Tel (021) 876-2116
* The Restaurant at Grande Provence, Franschhoek: 6-course lunch R875 p.p. Tel (021) 876-8600
* Taste Bistro, Somerset West: 5 course dinner R 375 p.p. Tel (021) 852-0274
* Oude Wellington Restaurant, Wellington: 4-course lunch R395. Tel 082 836 8924
* Rivendell Restaurant, Bot River/Hermanus: 6-course lunch R395. Tel (028) 284-9025
New Year’s Eve
* 5 Rooms, Alphen Hotel, Cape Town: Rivertones – lounge seating R395 p.p.; Restaurant seating R1250 p.p. Tel (021) 795-6300
* Asoka, Cape Town: Moët et Chandon welcome drink, canapés, 3-course dinner R950. Tel (021) 422-0909
* Café Chic, Cape Town: 7-course dinner, DJ, and dancing R950. Tel (021) 465-7218
* Charcoal Dining, Cape Town: Lanique cocktail, 7-course dinner R795 p.p. Tel (021) 422-3232
* HQ Restaurant, Cape Town: Steak, chips, and salad, cocktail, glass of bubbly, DJ R600 p.p. Tel (021) 424-6373
* Kloof Street House, Cape Town: ‘The Time Travellers Ball’ with dinner and champagne R1100 p.p. Tel (021) 423-4413
* Orinoco, Cape Town: Buffet and welcome cocktail R300 p.p. Tel (021) 418-4541
* Orphanage Cocktail Emporium, Cape Town: R100 cover charge for ‘Party in the Parlor’, 19h00
* Orphanage Cocktail Emporium, Cape Town: Johann’s Dining Room Gala Dinner from 21h00, including drinks. Tel (021) 424-2004.
* Paranga, Cape Town: 5-course dinner R1200 p.p. Tel (021) 438-0404
* Rick’s Café Americain, Cape Town: Welcome drink, appetisers, DJ, Moroccan Buffet R 375 p.p. Tel (021) 424-1100
* Savour, African Pride 15 on Orange, Cape Town: 6-course dinner R 695 p.p. Tel (021) 469-8000
* Shimmy Beach Club, Cape Town: International DJs R850 entrance. VIP package R 2800 p.p. and Premier package R5500. Tel (021) 200-7778
* Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa, Cape Town: 6-course dinner, DJ, and champagne at midnight R2200. Tel (021) 437-9000
* Zenzero, Cape Town: 5-course dinner R800 p.p. Tel (021) 438-0007
* Dornier Bodega, Stellenbosch: 5-course dinner R455 p.p. Tel (021) 880-0557
* Hermitage at Hazendal, Stellenbosch: Welcome drink, spit braai and seafood buffet, The Bootleggers R395 p.p. Tel (021) 903-5034
* Spier, Stellenbosch: 3-course dinner, beverages, and party R750 p.p. Tel (021) 809-1100
* Boschendal, Franschhoek: Farm-to-table food and Manouche R750 p.p. Tel (021) 870-4297
* The Kitchen at Maison, Franschhoek: The Greatest Hits of Chef Arno’s 2014 menu R995. Tel (021) 876-2116
* Grande Roche, Paarl: 7-course dinner, aperitif, The Mix R2665 p.p. Tel (021) 863-5100
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