{"id":67818,"date":"2015-05-02T00:03:18","date_gmt":"2015-05-01T22:03:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.whalecottage.com\/blog\/?p=67818"},"modified":"2015-09-02T13:04:47","modified_gmt":"2015-09-02T11:04:47","slug":"cape-town-and-winelands-restaurant-winter-specials-and-winter-closures-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/cape-town\/cape-town-and-winelands-restaurant-winter-specials-and-winter-closures-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Cape Town and Winelands Restaurant Winter Specials (and winter closures) 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Bungalow<\/a>If it depends on the Cape weather, it is hardly winter yet. However, the first restaurants are sending out their Winter Specials information, summarised below. \u00a0The list is updated\u00a0continuously.\u00a0<\/strong>We welcome information about new specials:<\/p>\n

Cape Town<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Umi in Camps Bay<\/span><\/a><\/strong>: 2 course set menu R155, 3 courses R195. \u00a0Beef shortrib R105, beef sirloin R95, fish & fries R85, Tataki Beef R55, Beef sliders R55, Baby squid R45. Half price sushi. Cocktails R40 \u00a0Tel (021) 437-1802 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Pepenero\u00a0<\/strong>in Mouille Point : 2 courses R150, 3 courses R190. Sirloin R90, Rump R90, Lamb cutlets R120, Seafood platter R160, Sushi platter R130, Veal schnitzel R110, Oxtail R110, prawn platter R130, chicken liver pasta R80, and chicken curry R90 . \u00a0Half price sushi (selected items) all day. Cocktails R35. Daily.\u00a0Tel (021) 439-9027 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0\u00a05 Rooms<\/strong>, Alphen Boutique Hotel<\/strong><\/span><\/a>:\u00a0<\/em>2 courses R160; 3 courses R 200; Sirloin R95, slow braised lamb shank R139, ribs R120, chicken curry R80, mussels marini\u00e8re R85, seafood platter R140. Tel (021) 795-6313 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0Zenzero<\/strong>, Camps Bay: \u00a0 \u00a02 courses R160; \u00a03 courses R200. Lamb shank R129, T-bone steak R119, rump steak R95, canneloni ragu R99, beer battered fish R99, prawn platter R139, and seafood platter R169. \u00a0Tel (021) 438-0007 (added 1\/5\/15).<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Paranga<\/strong> in Camps Bay: \u00a0\u00a02 courses R220; 3 courses R260; 500 g T-Bone steak R140; Fillet steak R140; Slow braised red wine lamb shank R150; lamb cutlets R120; red wine braised oxtail R120; Crayfish platter with 3 tiger prawns R299. Tel (021) 438-0404 (updated 19\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Bungalow<\/strong> in Clifton: 2 courses\u00a0R180; 3 courses R220. Rump steak R100, Fillet\u00a0pasta R130, lamb curry R140, Thai chicken curry R90, and seafood platter R180. \u00a0Tel (021) 438-2018 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0Bistro Sixteen82<\/strong><\/a>, Steenberg: \u00a0Five tapas to share between two with glass each of Klein Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc or Cabernet Sauvignon R300. Monday – Sunday 16h30 – 19h30. \u00a0Winter Breakfast Special Eggs Benedict and coffee\/tea R60 Monday – Friday. Tel (021) 713-2211. 5\/5 – 31\/8. \u00a0<\/strong>2 course meal R165, <\/b>1 – 31 <\/strong><\/span>July<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0(<\/span><\/b>updated 30\/6\/15)<\/p>\n

*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Catharina\u2019s,\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Steenberg Hotel: 3-course Sunday Roast lunch R300. \u00a02 courses R165, 3 courses R195 Lunch and Dinner except Sunday Lunch. \u00a0Tel (021) 713-7178. 3\/5 – 25\/10<\/strong><\/span> (updated 5\/6\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0Tuscany Beach<\/strong>, Camps Bay: Buy two, get cheaper main course free, Lunch and Dinner, Monday – Sunday. 25% off sushi every day 12h00 – 18h00.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Tel (021) 438-1213 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0La Mouette<\/strong><\/a>, Regent Road, Sea Point : 6-course Early Autumn 6-course Tasting Menu R 295, or R 495 with wine per course. Monday \u2013 Sunday dinner, Sunday lunch.\u00a0<\/strong>Tel (021) 433-0856 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0Beluga<\/strong><\/a>, The Foundry, Green Point: \u00a02 course lunch R140, 3 course lunch and dinner R165; 50 % off sushi, dimsum and cocktails from 12h00 \u2013 19h00 every day, and full day on Sundays. \u00a0Tel (021) 418-2948 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ferryman\u2019s Tavern<\/strong>, V&A Waterfront: \u00a0Ribeye steak and calamari R115, 200g rump and 3 chicken wings R85; \u00a0whole Barramundi and bottle of wine R295. \u00a0Monday – Sunday lunch and dinner. \u00a0Tel (021) 419-7748 (added 1\/5\/16)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0Aubergine<\/a><\/strong>: \u00a02 course Winter Bistro dinner R250, 3 courses R340. Monday – Saturday evenings, from mid-May.\u00a0 Tel (021) 465-4909 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Blowfish<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>in Blouberg: half-price sushi Wednesday and Sunday; \u00a0 TGIM Seafood platter (line fish, calamari, mussels, prawns) R99, Monday lunch and dinner. Tel (021) 556-5464 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

*\u00a0 The Square,\u00a0<\/strong>Vineyard Hotel, Newlands: 5 course menu R245\/R385 with wines, dinner only. Monday \u2013 Sunday.\u00a0Tel (021) 657-4500 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Arnold\u2019s on Kloof,\u00a0<\/strong>60 Kloof Street, Gardens: \u00a0Early bird breakfast half-price special if order before 7h00 Monday \u2013 Friday R18. \u00a0All Day (until 17h00) Chef breakfast R50. Schnitzel for lunch R89. Complimentary cup of coffee or tea with a slice of cake (R42) ordered between 10h00 – 17h00. \u00a0Tel (021) 424-4344 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Cape Town Fish Market<\/strong>, Big Bay, V&A Waterfront, Canal Walk, Tyger Valley, Stellenbosch, Tokai, Grand West : 50% off hake and burgers on Mondays; 50% off Sushi and 25% off sushi platters on Tuesdays; 20% off seafood platters and combos on Wednesdays. Tel 083 400 2005 \u00a0(added 1\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 The Roundhouse<\/strong>, Camps Bay: 4-course Tasting menu R665 (R905 with wine). \u00a0Tel (021) 438-4347. Tuesday – Saturday (added 1\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

*\u00a0Rick\u2019s Caf\u00e9 Am\u00e9ricain<\/strong>, Park Road: Monday \u2013 Friday Lunch special R60, changes daily.\u00a0Tel (021) 424-1100 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/span><\/p>\n

*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Azure Restaurant<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa, Camps Bay:<\/strong>\u00a0 5-course Executive Chef’s Tasting Menu R565; 4-course Seafood Menu R575; 4-course Vegetarian menu R380; 3-course Dinner and Movie package R475; Monday – Sunday. \u00a0Sunday Buffet R295. Tel (021) 437-9000 (updated 11\/8\/15)<\/p>\n

*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Diva Pizza,<\/strong>\u00a0Buitenkant Street: 2 large margherita pizzas with choice of two toppings R99, Monday \u2013 Sunday. Tel (021) 461-0013 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Reuben\u2019s,\u00a0<\/strong>One&Only Cape Town, V&A Waterfront: Sunday lunch buffet R255. \u00a0 Tel (021) 431-4511 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/span><\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Nobu,<\/strong> One&Only Cape Town, V&A Waterfront: Bento Box R445, 6-course Tasting Menu R545. Tel (021) 431-5111 (added 14\/6\/14)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0Caf\u00e9 Chameleon<\/strong>, Plattekloof: Springbok shank R150. Thai Green Prawn Pasta R79. Calamari Burger R65. Tel (021) 911-1025 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0Myoga<\/a><\/strong>, Vineyard Hotel, Newlands: 7-course dinner R325\/R565 with wine pairing. Monday – Saturday evening Tel (021) 657-4545 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>I\u00a0\u2665 my Laundry<\/a><\/strong>, Buitengracht Street\/Buitenkant Street\/Bree Street: 8 pieces of Dim Sum R40. Daily 7h00 \u2013 19h00. Fondue Thursdays R125. \u00a0Tel 084 6600 777 (added 1\/5\/15).<\/span><\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Mezbaan Indian Restaurant<\/strong>, Hilton Cape Town: \u2018Curry Cup\u2019 Buffet with soup, salads, nine curries, sambals, naan bread, poppadoms, and a selection of desserts, and all soft drinks R175, Thursday evenings.\u00a0Tel (021) 481-3700 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/span><\/p>\n

* \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0Andiamo,\u00a0<\/strong>old Cape Quarter, De Waterkant: pizza or pasta at R99 on Sundays – Wednesdays.\u00a0\u00a0Tel (021) 421-3687 (added 1\/5\/15).<\/span><\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Sotano by Caveau,\u00a0<\/strong>La Splendida Hotel, Mouille Point: 2 lamb burgers for the price of one on Wednesdays from 17h00, R90. Tel (021) 433-1757 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/span><\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0Barristers Grill,<\/strong>\u00a0Newlands: Buy one main course, get a second free, on Mondays. Tel (021) 671-7907 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0Buena Vista Social Caf\u00e9<\/strong>, Green Point: 3 Tapas R99 Sunday evenings from 21h00. Tel (021) 418-2467 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0Spiro\u2019s,<\/strong>\u00a0Hout Bay: 500g rump, chips and Greek salad R99 on Mondays. \u00a0Tel (021) 791-3897 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/span><\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0Gibson\u2019s,\u00a0<\/strong>V&A Waterfront: Two 200g burgers for the price of one (most expensive charged) on\u00a0Mondays; with sticky BBQ 750g beef ribs, 600g lamb ribs, or 600g pork ribs get one burger free on\u00a0Wednesdays\u00a0(Ts & Cs). \u00a0Year round<\/strong>. Tel (021) 418-3660 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Balducci\u2019s,<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0V&A Waterfront: Pizza or pasta at R60 (terms and conditions apply); 250 g sirloin steak R90. In Sushi Bar noodles and sushi 50% off. \u00a050% off new Asian\u00a0Bar. Monday \u2013 Sunday 12h00 \u2013 18h00. Tel (021) 421-6002 (updated 17\/7\/15)<\/span><\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0Meloncino<\/strong>, V&A Waterfront: 50% off pizza, pasta and cocktails Monday – Sunday 11h00 – 19h00, until 31 August.<\/span> \u00a0Tel (021) 419-5558 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0City Grill,<\/strong>\u00a0V&A Waterfront: 50% off 250 gram rump, sirloin, and fillet steaks, with one sauce, Monday – Sunday 11h00 – 19h00, until 31 August<\/span>. \u00a0Tel (021) 421-9820 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 The Greek Fisherman<\/strong>, V&A Waterfront: 50% off all Mezzes. \u00a0 Monday – Sunday 11h00 – 19h00, until 31 August<\/span>. \u00a0Tel (021) 418-5411 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0Mitchell\u2019s Brewery<\/strong>, V&A Waterfront: \u00a02 steaks plus bottle of wine R245. \u00a0 Tel (021) 419-5074 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Signal Restaurant<\/strong>, Cape Grace hotel, V&A Waterfront: \u00a07-course Meat Tasting Menu R540\/R825 with Groote Post wines, Vegetarian Tasting Menu R495\/R780 with Groote Post wines. \u00a0Tel (021) 410-7080 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Massimo’s<\/strong>, Hout Bay: One starter plus one pizza R119. \u00a015% off on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Tel (021) 790-5648 (updated 28\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0 Beerhouse<\/strong>, Long Street: Daily Lunch Special plus free beer R50. Monday – Sunday. Tel (021) 424-3370 (added 2\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Quay 4 Tavern<\/strong>, V&A Waterfront: Prawns Galore: 1\/2kg R99, 1 kg R149. \u00a0Tel (021) 419-2008 (added 2\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Emporio Leone<\/strong>, V&A Waterfront: 2 flat whites and 6 macaroons R85. Tel (021) 421-8518 (added 2\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 La Playa<\/strong>, V&A Waterfront: \u00a0Surf & Turf R169. Monday – Sunday Lunch and Dinner. Tel (021) 418-2800 (added 2\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Sevruga<\/strong>, V&A Waterfront: 2 courses R165, 3 courses R210. Monday – Sunday. Tel (021) 421-5134 (added 2\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Hildebrand,<\/strong> V&A Waterfront: 2 courses R149, 3 courses R179. Monday – Sunday. Tel (021) 425-3385 (added 2\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Dash<\/strong>, Queen Victoria Hotel, V&A Waterfront: \u00a02 course menu R275. \u00a0Monday – Sunday Tel (021) 418-1466 (added 2\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Caf\u00e9 Caprice<\/strong>, Camps Bay: \u00a02 for the price of one burger, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12h00 – 22h00. Tel (021) 438-8315 (updated 5\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Camissa<\/strong> at Table Bay Hotel<\/a>, V&A Waterfront: 2 course Business lunch R99, Monday – Friday. \u00a0Tel (021) 406-5662 (added 2\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 \u00a0Mondiall,<\/strong> V & A Waterfront: \u00a0Fish & chips, Cheese burger, or Tapas with glass of red or white wine or beer R110 \u00a011h30 – 15h00 Mondays – Saturdays. 2 courses plus glass of house wine R195, 3 courses plus glass of house wine R275. 6 courses R395 (minimum 2 persons) \u00a0Tel (021) 418-3003 (added 2\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0La Boheme\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0La Bruixa,<\/strong>\u00a0Sea Point: 2-courses R130, 3-courses R 150.\u00a0Tel (021) 434-8797 (updated 2\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0Orinoco Restaurant & Deli:<\/strong>\u00a0 Half price Tapas Tuesdays, 18h00 – 21h00; \u00a0Burritos and Quesadillas for R39 with any choice of filling Wednesday lunch; half price tapas Saturdays 17h00 – 19h00; \u00a0Just Seafood for two R250; Just Meat for two R285; Just Vegetables for two R230; Soup of the day R45. \u00a0Tel (021) 418-4544 (updated 11\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0HQ<\/strong>, Buitengracht Street: \u00a0Two for the price of one steak, chips and salad R175, on Mondays; #DateNight 2 steaks and 2 glasses The Wolftrap Red R250 on Tuesdays; \u00a0Half price tapas on Thursdays. \u00a0Tel (021) 424-6373 (updated 2\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0Dunes<\/strong>, Hout Bay: \u00a0500g T-bone R149. Monday – Sunday. Tel (021) 790-1876 (updated 2\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0Harbour House<\/strong>, Kalk Bay<\/a>: \u00a02 courses R160, 3 courses R180. \u00a0Monday – Saturday lunch and dinner, Sunday dinner. May<\/strong> \u00a0Tel (021) 788-4133 (added 4\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Tigers Milk,<\/strong> Muizenberg: Two quarter pound burgers with cheese or truffle-infused mushroom sauce, and chips R85, Mondays.<\/span>\u00a0 Ribs and wings R85 Tuesdays.<\/span> \u00a0Tel (021) 788-1860 (updated 26\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Marc’s Table<\/strong>, Green Point: 2 courses R150, 3 courses R220. Tuesday – Sunday Lunch, Tuesday – Saturday dinner. Tel (021) 430-3780 (added 7\/5)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Den Anker<\/strong>, V&A Waterfront: Moules Mondays (1 kg mussels and frites R100); Trappist Tuesdays (cheese platter for every Trappist beer ordered); Weight-loss Wednesdays (Banting meal with a glass of wine R90); Thirsty Thursdays (Belgian draught beer R50); Fishy Fridays (fish and frites and white beer R90); Spanish Saturdays (3 tapas R120); and Sunday Savings (free child meal per adult meal). Tel (021) 419-0249. (added 7\/5)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Live Bait<\/strong>, Kalk Bay: Seafood Pasta R85, May<\/strong>, Sunday – Thursday dinner, Monday – Friday lunch. Tel (021) 788-5755. (add 9\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 The Conservatory Restaurant<\/strong> at the Cellars-Hohenhort: 2 courses R180, 3 courses R210. Monday – Sunday Dinner. Until 31 August<\/span>. Tel (021) 794-2137. (updated 25\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 La Colombe<\/strong>, Silvermist: 3 courses R285. Tel (021) 795-0125. (added 17\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Ocean Blue<\/strong>, Camp Bay: Prawns and Calamari strips R110, Fish of day and calamari strips R110, fish of day and prawns R110, fish of day or calamari strips R110, seafood platter R129, Lobster and prawn platter R159, 250g sirloin R110, 400g T-bone R125, and Karoo lamb chops R110. Tel (021) 438-9838 (added 21\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Pigalle:<\/strong> Winter Seafood Platter R495 for two<\/span>; 2-courses R210\/R250 with wines; 3-courses R240\/R290 with wines. Monday – Thursday Dinner, Tuesday – Friday Lunch. Until 31 August<\/span>. \u00a0Tl (021) 421-4848. (added 21\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Liberty’s Restaurant,<\/strong> Double Tree by Hilton Cape Town Upper Eastside: Bowl dish of the week R65.\u00a0Monday – Sunday. Until 31 August<\/span>. Tel (021) 404-0570 (added 25\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Blue Water Caf\u00e9<\/strong>, Kommetjie: \u00a0 2 Blue Water Burgers for the price of one on Wednesdays; a free glass of wine or a Lakeside Beerworks beer with all curry dishes on Thursdays and Saturdays; free small pizza with a large one ordered on Fridays. Tel (021) 783-4545. (added 30\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Col’Cacchio<\/strong>: order four antipasti, pizza, pasta, and desserts, pay for three, Mondays and Tuesdays. All branches. (added 2\/6\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Cheyne’s,<\/strong> Hout Bay: choose one course each out of four menu sections for R195, June and July<\/span>. \u00a0Tel 0790674919. (added 2\/6\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Slug & Lettuce<\/strong> Kloof Street: Buy 1 burger, get 1 free, Monday – Friday. Tel (021) 422-5325 (added 7\/6\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0Trees Restaurant<\/strong> at the Townhouse Hotel: Potjie of the day R132, Hake R115, including a glass of wine, 18h00 – 19h00. Tel (021) 465-7050. (added 7\/6\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0Southern<\/b> Sun<\/b> Cape Sun: bottomless soup R55 Monday – Friday, 12h00 \u00a0– \u00a015h00. Tel (021) 488-5100. (Added 11\/6\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Borage Bistro<\/b>: 2 courses R 220, 3 courses R 260\/R300 with wine. Tel (021) 418-0992 ( added 11\/6\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 On 19,\u00a0<\/strong>Westin\u00a0Cape Town: \u00a02 courses R230, 3 courses R280. Tel (021) 412-8082. (added 11\/8\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Hussar\u00a0Grill<\/strong> Green Point and Camps Bay: 2 course R125, Monday – Sunday Lunch and Dinner (Green Point), Dinner only (Camps Bay). Tel (021) 433-2081\/438-0151 .(added 14\/8)<\/p>\n

WINELANDS\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Franschhoek<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0La Residence<\/strong>: 3 course set menu R650 per person, all inclusive of \u2018house wines\u2019 and local beverages. Dinner. Daily. Tel (021) 876-4100 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0Pierneef \u00e0 La Motte,<\/strong>\u00a0La Motte: \u00a0Chef’s Table\u00a05-courses R 495\/R695 with wine pairing.\u00a0<\/strong>Tel (021) 876-8800 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0Ryan\u2019s Kitchen<\/strong>: 5 courses R490 (R690 with wines). Tel (021) 876-4598 (added 1\/5\/15).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Grande Provence<\/a><\/strong>: 3-course lunch or dinner R375. Monday – Sunday Lunch and Dinner. \u00a03-course Winter Chef’s Table plu winetasting R375 per person, for 10+ persons. \u00a0Tel (021) 876-8600 (updated 17\/7\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Fyndraai<\/strong>, Solms-Delta: 3-course set menu R160. \u00a0Monday – Sunday Lunch. Tel (021) 874-3937 (added 15\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Reuben’s<\/strong> : 3-courses R 245. \u00a0Tel (021) 876-3772 (added 29\/5\/15)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Boschendal<\/strong>: Pasta dish at The Deli Mondays R95; Pizza at The Bakery R95 Tuesdays; Winter Warmer casserole at The Werf Restaurant R95 Wednesdays; traditional Cape Winelands dishes at the Manor House R95 Thursdays; 18h30 – 21h30,\u00a0until end September<\/span>. Tel (021) 870-4272 (added 1\/6\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Leopard’ Leap<\/strong>: \u00a0Soup of the day, 2 meats, vegetables, and salad R150; Dish of the day R75; Soup of the day and bread R50. \u00a0Wednesday\u00a0– Friday. Tel (021) 876-8843. (added 17\/7\/15)<\/p>\n

Paarl<\/strong><\/p>\n

*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Bosman\u2019s<\/a><\/strong>, Grande Roche, Paarl: \u00a03-course R465, 4-course R545, 6-course R745, 6-course Vegetarian R600 Monday \u2013 Sunday dinner. \u00a0Tel (021) 863-5100 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0Harvest<\/strong>, \u00a0Laborie : 2-courses R140; 3-courses R185. Monday – Saturday Lunch, Friday and Saturday Dinner, until 30 September. Tel (021) 807-3093. (Added 29\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Eat@simonsvlei:<\/b> 2 courses and a glass of wine R130; soup and toasted cheese R45. Tuesday – Saturday. Tel (021) 863-3845. (Added 11\/6\/15)<\/p>\n

Stellenbosch<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0Terroir<\/strong>, Kleine Zalze: ‘Winter Plates<\/em>‘ of Dish of the Day or Angus Beef, with one glass of Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection wine R195. Monday \u2013 Sunday dinner, Monday – Saturday lunch. \u00a01\u00a0May – 30 September<\/strong><\/span>. Tel (021) 880-8167 (added 1\/5\/2015)<\/p>\n

*\u00a0 \u00a0Makaron Restaurant<\/strong>\u00a0at Majeka House: ‘Date Night Special<\/em>‘ 2 courses plus 1 glass of wine each R250 Tuesday and Thursday evenings. \u00a0Tel (021) 880-1549 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0\u00a096 Winery Road<\/strong>: \u00a0Hollandse Pepper fillet And Duck Cherry Pie R96 Tuesdays and Thursdays; No corkage for BYO wine Wednesdays; 250 g burger and bottle of Apollo Craft beer R100 Monday – Saturday; Pensioners 15% off Monday – Saturday; Tel (021) 842-2020 (updated 16\/6\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0Towerbosch Restaurant<\/a><\/strong>, Knorhoek Wine Estate, Stellenbosch: \u00a03-course Country Feast on Sundays R200.\u00a0Tel (021) 865-2958 (added 2\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Lord Neethling Restaurant<\/strong>, Neethlingshof, Stellenbosch: \u00a0Sunday buffet lunch R175.\u00a0Wednesday and Friday dinner, and Monday \u2013 Saturday lunch.\u00a0<\/strong>Tel (021) 883-8966 (added 2\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0Clos Malverne<\/strong>, Stellenbosch: 4-course wine and food pairing lunch R298, Tuesday \u2013 Sunday.\u00a0Tel (021) 865-2022 (added 2\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0Warwick wine estate<\/strong>: \u00a03-course set menu R275,\u00a0<\/strong>Monday \u2013 Sunday. Tel (021) 884-4410 (added 2\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0Wild Peacock Food Emporium<\/strong>: \u00a0Starter and main, or main and dessert R99. \u00a0 Tel (021) 887-7585 \u00a0(updated 11\/8\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0Delheim<\/strong>: \u00a0Jazz and Cheese Fondue plus glass of Gl\u00fchwein and live jazz R 200, Sundays from 28 June until\u00a0end August.\u00a0Tel (021) 888-4607 (added 2\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0Dornier Bodega Restaurant<\/strong>, Dornier wine estate: 2 courses R195; 3 courses R255 Wednesday \u2013 Sunday lunch, from 24 June. Seafood platters half price on Wednesdays; \u00a0Tapas platter for two R250, 15h00 – 17h00 on Wednesdays – Sundays. Tel (021) 880-0557 (updated 11\/6\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Spier Wine Shop<\/strong>: hearty winter soups paired with pier Cabernet Sauvignon, Creative Block 2 and 3 R65. Tel (021) 809-1100 (added 11\/5)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 bistro 13<\/strong>, Stellenbosch Vineyards: ‘Feed Me’<\/em> menu of 5 dishes R225; ‘Our Table<\/em>‘ menu of 3-courses for two persons at R185; Saturday dinner sirloin or onglet steak plus a glass of Welmoed wine R 115 per person, until 31 August<\/span>; buy one breakfast, get another free, until 21 June. <\/span>\u00a0Tel (021) 881-3044. (added 19\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0Indochine<\/b>\u00a0Restaurant<\/b>, Delaire Graaff: 3 courses and 2 glasses of wine R 500, from 15 July – 15 September. Tel (021) 885-8160. (Added 11\/6\/15)<\/p>\n

Somerset West<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Steffanie’s Place:<\/strong> \u00a0Order one course, get the second one free, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. \u00a0Tel (021) 852-7584. (added 1\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Henri’s Restaurant & Pub<\/strong>: 3-courses R190 with a bottle of Guardian Peak (Shiraz, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Ros\u00e9). Monday – Saturday Lunch and Dinner. Tel (021) 852-6442 (added 1\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Taste Bistro<\/strong>: toasted sandwich and soup R65; order 2 starters and 2 mains, and receive the cheaper main course free. Monday – Friday. Tel (021) 852-0274. (updated 2\/9\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Camphors at Verglegen<\/strong>: 2-courses R195, 3-courses R250. Wednesday – Sunday Lunch, Friday and Saturday Dinner. Tel (021) 847-2131. (added 22\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Waterkloof:<\/strong> \u00a0 Winter Platter R130, Wednesday – Sunday, August and September<\/strong><\/span>. (added 17\/7\/15)<\/p>\n

Hermanus<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u00a0Cattle Baron<\/strong>: \u00a0Lunch Buffet R62 for pensioners\/R84 for non-pensioners, Wednesday \u2013 Friday 12h00 \u2013 15h00. \u00a0Sunday Buffet R129. \u00a0Tel (028) 313-0384 (added 2\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 The Restaurant at Newton Johnson<\/strong>: \u00a05 course bowl (2 starters, 2 mains, 1 dessert) lunch R 355 for two<\/span>, Wednesday – Friday. 1 June – 30 September.<\/span> Tel (021) 200-2148. (added 21\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 The Pavilion<\/strong>, The Marine Hotel: 6-course Tasting Menu dinner R375, daily; 3-course lunch R240, daily; Curry of the Day R105, Lunch; Sunday Lunch R155. Until 31 July<\/span>.\u00a0Tel (028) 313-1000. (added 25\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Gabri\u00eblskloof Restaurant<\/strong>, Bot River: 2-courses R165, 3-courses R195. Wednesday – Monday. Tel (028) 284-9865 (added 28\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

Plettenberg Bay<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

* \u00a0 SeaFood at The Plettenberg<\/strong>: Curry two for the price of one R130 on Wednesdays; 2 courses R180, 3 courses R210, wine R50 per glass extra Lunch and Dinner Monday – Sunday; No Carb Hot Breakfast and cappuccino R75, 7h30 – 10h30; Cake and Coffee R55 daily 11h00 – 16h30; Tapas platter R120 for two, daily 11h00 – 16h30. Until 30 September<\/span>. Tel (044) 533-2030 (added 25\/5\/15)<\/p>\n

Closed for winter break<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Harvest<\/strong> at Laborie: closed from 11 – 28 May<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Maison<\/strong>: closed from 31 May. \u00a0Wine tastings and limited Deli menu from 1 July; restaurant re-opens on 1 August.<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Tokara<\/strong>: \u00a0closed 1 – 21 June<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Lust Bistro and Bakery<\/strong>: closed 1 – 23 June<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Reuben’s Franschhoek<\/strong> closed on Tuesdays all day and Wednesday Lunch, in June and July.<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Camphors at Vergelegen<\/strong> : closed 1 \u00a0– 18 June<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Anthonij<\/b> Rupert<\/b> Wines<\/b> closes between 24 June and 1 July.<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Buitenverwachting Restaurant<\/strong>: closes from 27 June until mid-August<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 De Grendel Restaurant<\/strong>: closed 27 June – 17 July<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Terroir<\/strong>: closed from 29 June to 14 July.<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 \u00a0The Restaurant at Newton Johnson<\/strong>: no dinners between May – September. \u00a0Closed 11 – 19 May, 1 – 14 July.<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Shimmy Beach Club<\/strong>: closed from 1 – 31 July.<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Aubergine<\/strong>: closed from 10 – 20 July.<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Pierneef \u00e0 La Motte<\/strong>: closed from 13 July – 6 August<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Catharina’s<\/b> at Steenbereg:\u00a0closed between 13 – 17 July.<\/p>\n

* \u00a0 Bistro Sixteen82<\/b> at Steenberg: closed between 1 – 31 August.<\/p>\n

POSTSCRIPT 14\/5<\/strong>: \u00a0We are flattered that Eat Out<\/strong> has used the Cape Town and Winelands sections of our Restaurant Winter Specials List as its inspiration in compiling their list, two weeks after we posted our List!<\/p>\n

Please note<\/strong><\/span>: \u00a0This list belongs to us, and permission must be requested to copy or post it elsewhere. \u00a0We wish you wonderful eating and enjoyment.<\/p>\n

Chris von Ulmenstein, Whale Cottage Portfolio:\u00a0www.whalecottage.com<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 Tel (021) 433-2100, Twitter:@WhaleCottage \u00a0Facebook: \u00a0<\/strong>click here<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If it depends on the Cape weather, it is hardly winter yet. However, the first restaurants are sending out their Winter Specials information, summarised below. \u00a0The list is updated\u00a0continuously.\u00a0We welcome information about new specials: Cape Town * \u00a0 Umi in Camps Bay: 2 course set menu R155, 3 courses R195. \u00a0Beef shortrib R105, beef sirloin […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false},"categories":[15,3,124,266,14,20,31,22,21,293],"tags":[14365,4186,14252,702,4719,11027,31570,38,2232,6006,25208,20518,1508,26643,2648,2230,6826,27089,182,143,25209,402,645,1509,11330,24704,17150,32370,110,1778,32366,2392,1510,1686,32378,7321,32383,2656,2436,11123,15709,1736,2489,11656,12582,15803,10616,138,16357,19296,5268,32369,160,31110,18133,140,144,2385,30815,14505,25721,6430,16006,1706,7770,15327,5246,1335,7345,30802,1984,4630,16047,576,1136,15706,7119,9202,13944,24436,7006,30795,30864,9098,7323,16005,25982,21472,35,509,15754,27425,1094,15857,32384,69,31078,647,6611,8820,20138,8159,4183,41,5532,4836,17425,1654,17621,15580,13696,65,32398,8577,25420,52,5245,25291,32376,30992,111,29342,447,30957,29655,20640,607,2223,29190,59,11286,8961,14753,1157,24787,20207,32393,173,3598,3056,32373,14183,32382,1314,4743],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t