Bistro at Brookdale
This is a sample menu and may differ from what's available on the day. Reach out to the restaurant if you have any questions.
Last updated 01 June 2026
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Open your mind and palate to the Paarl Winelands.
Duck Liver Pâté
Crispy Chicken Skin, Raisin Purée, Port Gel, Grape Compote with Toasted Ciabatta.
R 150.00
Crispy Chinese Potato Dumpling
Soy Sesame Vinaigrette, Shitake, Scallion &
a Mushroom Emulsion
R 135.00
Country Pâté
Pork, Duck, Pistachio, Cranberry, Smokey Bacon, Homemade Sweet Mustard, Pickled Cucumber.
R 135.00
Capeletti
Rich Bon e Broth & Young Parmesan.
R 135.00
Chef Gary’s Signature Risotto’s - Spiced Prawn (Starter)
Battered Prawn, Saffron Foam & Charcoal Tuille.
Main | R320
R 165.00
Chef Gary’s Signature Risotto’s - Mushroom (Starter)
Picked Shimeji, Mushroom Dust & Foam.
Main | R 260
R 130.00
Chef Gary’s Signature Risotto’s - Butternut (Starter)
Butternut Purée, Gorgonzola, Pine Nuts & Sage.
Main | R 260
R 130.00
Mussels Meunière (Starter)
Fresh West Coast Mussels, Chenin Blanc, Sofrito, Butter Parsley with Toasted Baguette.
Main | R 230
R 120.00
MAIN COURSE
Explore your favourites or find something completely new...
Slow Braised Oxtail
In Red Wine & Rosemary Sauce, Creamed Samp, Buttered Baby Carrots, Pearl Onions & Gremolata.
R 290.00
Bouillabaisse
A Provençale Fish Stew, Mussels, Prawns & Octopus, Saffron, Pernod, Toasted Baguette & Rouille.
R 380.00
Coq au Vin
Ballontine of Chicken, Bacon, Mush room, Onion & Red Wine.
R 245.00
Pan Seared Fish du Jour
Celeriac Purée with Lemon, Caper, Gherkin & Parsley Beurre Noisette, Toasted Almond & Kale.
R 265.00
Char-Grilled Loin of Venison
Braised Red Cabbage, Poach ed Pear, Pecan Praline & Juniper Jus.
R 295.00
Char Grilled Cabbage
Gratinated with Plant Based Cheese, Pangratata, Smokey BBQ Oyster Mushroom Sosatie & Ginger Tarator.
R 230.00
Confit Leg of Duck & Crisp Breast
Sweet Potato Puree, Pak Choy, Fine Beans & Ginger Gastrique.
R 365.00
Char Grilled Pork Chop
Honey Roasted Apple & Turnip with Bacon & Cider Sauce.
R 325.00
Char Grilled Fillet of Beef
Potato Pave, Soubise, Mason Road Syrah Jus.
R 370.00
SIDES
Hand cut fries
R 35.00
Char grilled mielie with harissa mayonnaise
R 40.00
Char grilled gem lettuce
Gem lettuce, avocado, capers, pickled red onion, wakame seaweed dressing.
R 65.00
Broccoli & avocado salad
Mustard and maple dressing, green pumpkin seeds & crispy onion.
R 75.00
TO FINISH
Finish on a sweet note.
Tonka Bean Chocolate Log
Orange Chantilly, Almon d Crumble & Almond Crunch Gelato.
R 135.00
Warm Carrot & Date Pudding
Candied Carrot, Butters cotch Anglaise & Fireball Whiskey Ice Cream.
R 135.00
Opera Cake
Vanilla Mousse, Caramelised Hazelnuts , Malted Nougat & Kahlua Hazelnut Gelato.
R 145.00
Cheese Board
Artisanal Cheese, Crackers & Preserves.
R 190.00