At House and Leisure we always have our eyes and ears open for the latest winter specials in and around our city. With the help of Cape Town-based specialist retail grocer, Main Ingredient, we?ve compiled a handy list of delicious winter specials that will make eating out this season as easy as eeny, meeny, miny, mo?
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96 Winery Road Restaurant, Stellenbosch
From 1 June get 3 courses from their A la Carte menu, including a glass of Ken Forrester Petit Chenin Blanc or Petit Cabernet/ Merlot for R180 per person. Mondays to Saturday, lunch and dinner. Conditions for special: no take-away, no sharing, sauces and side dishes additional, doesn?t run in conjunction with other specials.
96wineryroad.co.za
021-842-2020
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Abalone House, Paternoster
Abalone House is offering a special winter package of R1200 per person sharing, which includes an overnight stay, afternoon tea, a 6 course tasting dinner menu (per person) with a bottle of wine (to share) as well as breakfast. This rate is available between 1 May and the end of July 2011 and is subject to availability.
abalonehouse.co.za
022-752-2044
Alle? Bleue Bistro, Franschhoek
Choose from three lunch options: R85 for a chicken and prawn potjie with roti paired with a glass of the estate?s Isabeau or Shiraz. A light three-course lunch for R100 a person. Three-course pairing menu for R150 includes a glass of estate wine. The bistro-style restaurant is set in a beautiful, restored Cape Dutch building at the entrance to the All?e Bleue estate in the heart of the Cape winelands. Bistro All?e Bleue is open seven days a week for breakfast and lunch and on special occasions in the evenings.
alleebleue.com
021-874-1886
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Barristers, Newlands
Starting from Monday 9th May, we will be offering you, our Winter Eve Specials, which will enable you to enjoy delicious hearty Barristers fare for only R48.50 per person. Every day of the week, between 04:30 pm and 06:30 pm we will make supper for you.
The menu includes an ample helping of any one of the following mouth watering dishes:
- Roast Lamb, crispy potatoes and vegetables with gravy and mint sauce.
- Lamb Curry and rice, served with sambals
- Traditional Fish and chips
barristersgrill.co.za
021-671-7907
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Cargill?s Restaurant, Rondebosch
Lunch: 2 courses with choices for R120.
Dinner: 2 courses with choices for R120 (Orders before 7pm). Join them in their warm little dining room.
021-689-2666
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Cassia Restaurant, Nitida wine farm, Durbanville
Choice seasonal ingredients and real value for money. We love the?Nitida wines and the delicious food, together with the lovely views over the lake and the scenic Durbanville valley.
cassiarestaurant.co.za
021-976-0640
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The Cellars-Hohenort , Constantia
Guests can expect the unexpected with the ?Winter Surprise Special? at The Greenhouse. The meal consists of 5 courses paired with wines from Klein Constantia. Diners are left guessing until each plate arrives at the table. Full marks go to chef Peter Tempelhoff for creativity.
Offer valid for dinner every Tuesday to Friday, from May to September (excluding July due to annual closure), for R240 and R295 with matching wines. Please quote the ?Winter Surprise Special? when making your reservation.
Friday night: 2 for 1 cocktails ? Buy any two cocktails and receive the cheapest for free. From 4pm to 9pm.
Sundowner Platter: R75 per platter for two.
Vegetarian Platter: R30 per platter for one.
cellars-hohenort.com
021-794-5535
Chai Yo, Canal Walk
Thai, seafood, sushi ? outside seating next to the canal and consistently good cuisine.
Sushi Special: half price between 12pm-6pm, Monday to Saturday.
Lunch Special: R69 per person ? half starter portion with a full main course
chai-yo.co.za
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Chapmans Peak Hotel, Hout Bay.
Choose any 2 meat dishes from their winter meat selection and receive a free bottle of Elements white or red wine + 2 free Amarula Creme Brulees.
Soup of the Day: R35, Malay Lamb Curry: R89, Mussel Mexicana: R69, Winter Platter: R99.
You can enjoy a lovely meal on the verandah in good weather with an exceptional view of the bay. However, should the weather turn, you can keep nice and cosy inside the restaurant.
chapmanspeakhotel.co.za/restaurant-e.htm
021-790-1036
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Cuv?e restaurant, Simonsig Wine Estate, Stellenbosch.
?Cuv?e goes Cabernet? is their winter menu, available for lunch and dinner, as a set three or two course menu ranging from R160 to R190 per head.? This includes a complimentary glass of Simonsig Labyrinth Cabernet Sauvignon. Bookings are essential. Open from Tuesday to Thursday, 11am ? 3pm, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11am ? 3pm and 7pm to 10pm and Sundays for lunch. Private evening functions and parties can also be reserved in Simonsig?s Van Niekerk Room.
cuveeatsimonsig.co.za
021-888-4932
d?Ouwe Werf, Stellenbosch
South Africa?s oldest inn is snuggling up for winter: a Bedouin tent has been erected outside 1802 Restaurant and a hearty winter menu has been developed, offering a 2-course meal for R100. Guests can either have a starter and main, or main and dessert. The menu includes the chef?s soup of the day; a Cape Malay bobotie; sundried tomato, peppadew and feta stuffed chicken fillet and a traditional malva pudding.
ouwewerf.co.za
021-887-4608
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Dynasty Chinese, Sea Point
Lunch special: dumplings, buy 2, pay for 1.
Sushi special: Eat as much sushi as you like for R129 per person (includes 1 piece sashimi, excludes mackerel, eel, spider crab).
021-434-0065
Dunes, Hout Bay
Sunday breakfast buffet for R100, which includes oysters and bottomless tea, coffee or juice. There is also a fantastic woodfired pizza oven.
dunesrestaurant.co.za
021-790-1876
The Foodbarn Restaurant, Noordhoek
The Steenberg tasting menu: 3 courses paired with 2 Steenberg wines for R165 per person, 4 courses paired with 3 Steenberg wines for R185 per person, or 5 courses paired with 4 Steenberg wines for R215 per person. Available from 4th May 2011 (every day except Sundays).
There are also fun-filled cooking demonstrations every Wednesday.
thefoodbarn.co.za
021-789-1390
Grande Provence, Franschhoek
Four course lunch or dinner in The Jonkershuis, for just R200 per person. Gratuity and beverages excluded. Only available for a minimum of 8 guests per table and must be made by reservation, quoting ?CHEFBL2011?.
grandeprovence.co.za
021-876-8600
Harbour House Restaurant, Kalk Bay
Choice of three starters, three main courses and two desserts. Two courses for R140, three courses for R160. Menu changes monthly. Please note that it isn?t available for Sunday lunches and all items are subject to availability.
harbourhouse.co.za
021-788-4133
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Jakes, Kenilworth, Tokai
Get a free Peron, glass of wine, or flat white +6th meal free at lunch. For those interested in just a quickie, pop in and out of Jakes for dinner and get 25% off the entire bill. This includes dinner and drinks. Extremely popular for sundowners and flatbreads.
Kenilworth: 021-797-0366
Tokai: 021-701-3272
jakes.co.za
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Klein Zalze Terroir Restaurant, Stellenbosch
This winter Klein Zalze will again be offering their popular Green Season Specials menu, available for lunch and dinner. Every day there will be three starters, three mains, a couple of desserts and a cheese board from which to choose either two or three courses.
2 course menu: R170 per person
3 course menu: R195 per person (both include one glass of Kleine Zalze Cellar Selection per person)
T he Terroir Green Season specials menu is available from 1 May to 30 September 2011 for lunch and dinner, Monday ? Saturday and Sundays for lunch only. Lunch from 12pm to 14:30pm, dinner from 7pm to 9:30pm. Subject to availability and not available to groups or functions.
kleinezalze.co.za
021-880-8167
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Knife, Century City
Monday to Sunday, 11am till 11pm. Weekend brunch Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3pm. From healthy choices to belly-buster breakfast options like bubble and squeak and corned beef hash brown with a fried egg, to smoked BBQ baby back ribs and scrumptious bagels. There?s also a tasty Bloody Mary ? arguably the best in town ? available in jugs if preferred. Plenty of undercover parking and the Knife waitron will even stamp your parking ticket.
knife-restaurants.co.za
021-551-5000
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La Boheme Bistro, Sea Point
2 courses: R95, 3 courses: R120 (including ? la carte). There is a great atmosphere and bookings are essential.
labohemebistro.co.za
021-434-8797
La Mouette Restaurant, Sea Point
2 for 1 tasting menu ? buy one and get one free for the whole of winter. The tasting menu changes monthly with the seasonality of the ingredients. From Tuesday through to Sunday, lunch and dinner, Chef Henry will create a 6 course menu every month. R240 gets two people the 6 course tasting menu. Optional wine pairing from R160 per person gives you a wine tasting with every course. The menu is also available for groups and parties ? please contact janine@lamouette.co.za or call the number below.
There is also the exciting Around the World Supper Club starting in June, which takes place on the first Wednesday of every month. There will be a different theme every month based on the cuisine from different countries around the world with a winemaker and his wines. 7pm for 7:30pm. R240 per person including wine pairing for 4 courses. Corkage R50.
lamouette-restaurant.co.za
021-433-0856
Laborie Restaurant, Southern Paarl
Three course set menu including a bottle of house wine per couple, for R165 per person. No corkage allowed. All menu items subject to availability and change. To ensure quality only limited portions of each dish are prepared each day, so please order early to avoid disappointment.
laborierestaurant.co.za
021-807-3093/5
Live Bait Restaurant, Kalk Bay
Prawns with stirfry Asian noodle salad: R60 (subject to availability). Valid Sunday dinner to Thursday dinner. Menu changes take place monthly. Great venue on the harbour wall with superb sea views. Excellent, well-priced menu and Friendly service.
harbourhouse.co.za/livebait
021-788-5755
Mint, Cape Town
This winter, get the three course menu served with a complimentary glass of Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc or Merlot for only R185.
http://www.tajhotels.com/Luxury/City-Hotels/Taj-Cape-Town-Cape-Town/Fine-Dining/The-Mint-Restaurant.html
021-426-4759
Nobu Restaurant at One&Only, Cape Town
Nobu is offering fans a chance to sample a sensational five-course set menu for just R299 per person. The Nobu Cape Town Winter Special set menu offer runs from1 May until 31 August and does not include beverages. You?ll experience superb Japanese food, with a South American accent.
capetown.oneandonlyresorts.com/cuisine/nobu.aspx
021-431-4511
Olivello Restaurant, Stellenbosch
Join them around the fire for fabulous winter fare and enjoy 2 courses for R99 or 3 courses for R119.Keep in mind, they are closed from 19 July and will re-open on Wednesday, 26 July.
There is also an exciting cooking demonstration planned called ?A Celebration of Seafood? on Saturday, 27 August. Make a diary note to join them and check the website closer to the date to see what?s on the menu.
olivello.co.za
021-875-5443
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One & Only Hotel, Cape Town
Catering for up to 100 guests in the Vista Lounge, Afternoon Tea at One&Only Cape Town is priced at R145 per person and is served from 2:30pm ?5:30pm daily. The winter chocolate fondue is priced at R145 for two persons sharing.
021-431-4511
capetown.oneandonlyresorts.com
Overture Restaurant, Stellenbosch
Winter menu changes daily ? please check the website for details.
dineatoverture.co.za
021-880-2721
Planet Restaurant at The Mount Nelson, Gardens
The restaurant caters for vegetarians and vegans, as well as omnivores, but you don?t need to be a vegan to relish the Vegan Journey Menu. The recently released six-course winter Vegan Journey menu offers dishes such as spiced chickpea fritter with nut quinoa and baby marrows stuffed with olive tapenade, and cashew ?cheese? with pear conserve. Six exquisite vegan happy courses are being offered at R300. Planet Restaurant?s Journey Menu has also been re-created for winter. Choose a four-course option for R220 or six courses for R300. The price includes tea, coffee and delectable friandises. Expect excellent service and wine list.
mountnelson.co.za/web/ocap/planet_restaurant.jsp
021-483-1000
Polana Restaurant, Kalk Bay
Half free range flame grilled chicken for only R50. Valid Sunday dinner through to Thursday dinner. Subject to availability. Please note that smoking is allowed in the Polana lounge.
harbourhouse.co.za/polana
021-788-7162
The Roundhouse Restaurant, Camps Bay
Indulge in one of two delicious winter specials created by Chef PJ Vadas and Chef Eric Bulpitt. 3 courses: R180 per person, 7 courses: R240 per person, 7 courses with wine pairing: R460 per person. Offer available from 1 May to 30 September. Bookings are essential. Look forward to a great atmosphere in a very historic hunting lodge in the forest on Lion?s Head. Also known for its excellent wine list.
theroundhouserestaurant.com
021-438-4347
Savoy Cabbage, Cape Town
Savoy offers a constantly changing two or three course fixed price Bistro menu (including a generous glass of wine), served for both lunch and dinner. Savoy Cabbage?s usual menu will also be available. 2 courses: R175, 3 courses: 195 (only one main course per person). A 200ml glass of Savoy Caf? wine is included (Red, Dry White or Rose). Additional wine costs R25 per glass.
savoycabbage.co.za
021-424-2626
Side Dish Theatre Bistro, Theatre on the Bay, Camps Bay
Two courses for R99 (main course and dessert). Or, have a glass of wine on the house if you order the three-course menu, at R145. Open from 6pm on Theatre nights (Tuesdays to Saturdays). To book, call Theatre on the Bay box office on the number below.
http://www.theatreonthebay.co.za/ipage.php
021-438-3300
Signal Restaurant, Cape Grace Hotel, V&A Waterfront
This winter get a fabulous 3 course menu at R195 per person.
capegrace.com/dining/signal_restaurant
021-410-7100
Sofia?s at Morgenster, Morgenster Estate, Somerset West
Operating hours are as follows. Lunch: Wednesday to Monday, dinner: Wednesday and Saturday, closed on Tuesdays. To hear the weekly specials please call the restaurant on the number provided. Expect delicious food, excellent service, and superb Morgenster wines. Relaxed but elegant atmosphere in a meticulously restored old farm building.
morgenster.co.za/Restaurant.php
021-847-1993
Terroir Restaurant, Kleine Zalze, Stellenbosch
The Green Season Specials menu, available for lunch and dinner, is a simpler, more affordable take on the classic Terroir style. Every day, choose from three starters, three mains, a couple of desserts and a cheese board. 2 course menu: R170 per person, 3 course menu: R195 per person. Includes one glass of Kleine Zalze Cellar Selection wine per person. Available from 1 May to 30 September, lunch and dinner, Monday ? Saturday. On Sundays, they?re open for lunch only. Lunch from 12pm to 2:30pm, dinner from 7pm to 9:30pm. Subject to availability and not available to groups or functions.
Winter opening times are: Business as usual from 15 July.
kleinezalze.co.za/terroir.html
021-880-8167
Towerbosch Earth Kitchen, Knorhoek Wine Estate, outside Stellenbosch
Soup & Bredie Menu for lunch from Wednesdays till Saturdays, changing daily from May until the end of August. In addition to the normal a la carte menu, get the Soup of the Day followed by a wholesome, slow-cooked stew, served with a glass of the estate?s Two Cubs Cape red blend for only R90 per person. On Sundays, there?s the Towerbosch Asado lunch (al fresco open braai) which includes empanada (filled pastries), fresh breads, and succulent meat from the open fire served on big platters. Accompaniments include fat-roasted potatoes, cinnamon ?soet pampoen?, slaphakskeentjies (pickled onions) and tomato and onion salad. The Sunday Asado lunch costs R165 per head. Reservations are essential.
knorhoek.co.za/asado.php
021-865-2958
The Square, Vineyard Hotel & Spa, Newlands
Tastes of 2011, the new monthly special menu, kicked off on 1 April, will run from April through to September. The Best of British dinner menus are available 7 days a week, and cost R140 for 2 courses or R170 for 3 courses (with a choice for main course). Reservations are essential and can be made by contacting The Square directly.
vineyard.co.za/pages/the_square.htm
021-657-4500
Waterkloof Restaurant, Waterkloof Estate, outside Somerset West
Waterkloof restaurant serves lunch and dinner from Tuesdays to Saturdays and lunch only on Sundays. Contact them for the latest winter specials.
waterkloofwines.co.za
021-858-1491
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