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From the start, in May 1996 it has been our goal to delight each guest with a superb dining experience in our warm, relaxing venue set in the heart of the glorious HELDERBERG countryside. We use only fresh, often organic and where possible local ingredients to prepare our dishes.

They are inspired by SOUTH AFRICAN favourites and flavours from around the world. The fresh seasonal and inspirational menu changes almost every day, the main menu four times a year.

Founded by ex-Johannesburg restaurateur Ken Forrester, Devon Valley wine maker Martin Meinert and Chef Kathy Romer- Lee, the opening was preceded by lengthy debates in Kens kitchen about the butternut colour of the interior and the name - Butternut? Wine plays a major role in the partners lives and many of the local winegrowers are regular patrons.

Reviews (1069)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.3
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.4
  • Bruno W. Dined: 1 day ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • mark l. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Peter R. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Natasha D. Dined: 1 week ago
    3
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 27 Mar 24
    We had the most unsettling experience. You have promoted this as a family restaurant with a jungle gym. We had to endure glares from a patron while others moved this particular individual chose to persist. We addressed her directly, drawling vitriol at our children and clearly making us as uncomfortable as possible. Our two eldest heard her swear at them. We ate at our table but mostly spent time at the seated area on the grass. Your manager also informed us to consider the Spur as an alternative which is unacceptable. He went on to indicate my son ran inside screaming which happened once, he is 4 and was reprimanded. I was so overcome by this experience as the staff member attending our table could see we were making an effort to move and be considerate despite having our children with. Your manager clearly felt we should not be there. We live in this community.

  • Jolanda T. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 25 Mar 24
    Was a great lunch on the terrace, excellent meat

  • Tuija H. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Gaynor v. Dined: 1 week ago
    3.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 24 Mar 24
    Very enjoyable evening. Food well presented and tasty,staff friendly and attentive and decent range of wines.We sat inside as the weather was cold and wet,but there is a very nice outside area for warmer weather.

  • Brigitte W. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • CARIN N. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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  • Monday 11h00 - 15h00
  • Tuesday 11h00 - 15h00
  • Wednesday 11h00 - 15h00 - 18h00 - 21h00
  • Thursday 11h00 - 15h00 - 18h00 - 21h00
  • Friday 11h00 - 15h00 - 18h00 - 21h00
  • Saturday 11h00 - 15h00 - 18h00 - 21h00
  • Sunday 11h00 - 15h00