The French Connection Bistro
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 25 February 2026
STARTERS
MAINS
STEAKS
SAUCES & BUTTERS
SIDES
DESSERTS
STARTERS
MAINS
STEAKS
SAUCES & BUTTERS
SIDES
DESSERTS
STARTERS
BREAD BASKET
assorted artisanal bread, whipped, roasted garlic butter, olive tapenade, harissa relish (serves 2)
R 75.00
CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT
red onion marmalade, cornichons, toasted baguette
R 125.00
SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD
fresh seasonal vegetables, roasted beetroot hummus, marinated artichokes, roasted red peppers, pickled red onion, baby leaves, rustic garlic croutons, house vinaigrette, parsley oil
R 125.00
HALLOUMI & ROASTED SWEET POTATO SALAD FULL PORTION
chickpeas, tomato, paprika, rocket, yoghurt & tahini sauce, hot honey drizzle, toasted sesame seeds.
Half portion | R130
R 190.00
FRENCH CONNECTION CHARCUTERIE PLATTER
honey-glazed pork loin, mortadella, Spanish chorizo salami, Neil Jewell’s artisanal Winelands coppa & bresaola, terrine de Campagne, red onion marmalade, bread basket
R 275.00
GRILLED, DUKKAH-CRUSTED GOATSMILK CHEESE FULL PORTION
on a garlic crouton, wild rocket, roasted beetroot, fine beans, walnuts, pickled red onions, herb vinaigrette.
Half portion | R125
R 195.00
ROASTED MUSHROOM RISOTTO FULL PORTION
Grana Padano, garlic & parsley pangrattato, crispy onions.
Half Portion | R130
R 230.00
MOULES FRITES (when available) MAIN with French fries
fresh mussels, white wine, cream, garlic, toasted baguette, French fries.
starter, no fries | R135
R 255.00
GRILLED BABY CALAMARI SALAD FULL PORTION
Spanish chorizo, rocket, warm Niçoise salad, chipotle, lemon & chive beurre blanc (contains pork).
Half portion | R135
R 255.00
TEMPURA PRAWNS ( 6)
honey, ginger & garlic soy, miso mayo.
(3) R150
R 290.00
MAINS
FRANSCHHOEK TROUT FISHCAKES (160g main, French Fries)
herb-crusted, fresh & lightly-smoked Three Streams trout, roasted garlic, mustard & herb mayo, rocket & Parmesan salad.
80g starter, no French Fries | R130
R 240.00
BUTTERNUT LINGUINE
charred broccoli, artichokes, peas, courgette, leeks, pistou dressing, toasted pinenuts
R 195.00
DAILY FRESH FISH
(200g portion) SQ – we’ll give you details
R 0.00
SEARED LIGHTLY-SMOKED FRANSCHHOEK TROUT
new potato lyonnaise, rocket & apple salad, wholegrain mustard & dill crème fraîche
R 345.00
ROASTED FREE-RANGE CHICKEN BREAST
mushroom stuffing, pan-fried mushrooms, wilted spinach, mustard and tarragon cream sauce
R 255.00
THICK CUT, GRILLED JOOSTENBERG PORK CHOP
roasted pearl onions, herb potato rösti, rocket & apple salad, Calvados jus
R 240.00
VEAL SCHNITZEL
our original bestseller French fries, three-mushroom sauce
R 265.00
WAGYU GOURMET BEEF BURGER
220g homeground beef short rib patty, white cheddar, crisp pancetta, avocado, tomato, lettuce, red onion marmalade, roasted garlic aïoli, brioche bun, onion rings, French fries
R 275.00
BEEF FILLET STROGANOFF
mushrooms, dill cucumber, sour cream, smoked paprika, onion & parsley pilaf rice (150g) SQ
R 0.00
SLOW-ROASTED CRISPY HALF DUCK
caramelised berries, raspberry vinegar jus, choice of any one side
R 385.00
ROASTED RACK OF LAMB (when available)
herb crust, slow-roasted shoulder croquettes, roasted tomato, grilled courgettes, rosemary jus
R 425.00
STEAKS
Our steaks are from Chalmar beef who have been supplying us with quality beef for over 24 years.
Our A-grade beef is hung for one week and wet-aged in vac pac for at least two weeks. You will taste the difference.
Choose between French fries, herb potato rösti,
onion & parsley pilaf rice or a choice of side salad to accompany your steak!
RUMP
300g portion
R 240.00
SIRLOIN 200g
R 240.00
SIRLOIN 300g
R 295.00
FILLET
180g | 250g portion
R 0.00
FILLET MIGNON AU POIVRE
a bistro classic – prime Chalmar fillet on a crouton, crusted in black peppercorns, flamed in brandy, finished with red wine jus & cream (180g)
R 0.00
FILLET MIGNON AUX CHAMPIGNONS
on a crouton, three-mushroom sauce, French fries (180g)
R 0.00
SAUCES & BUTTERS
SAUCES & BUTTERS
Au poivre, Béarnaise
Mustard and tarragon cream
Three-mushroom cream
Café de Paris butter
Garlic & parsley butter
R 45.00
SIDES
tomato & red onion salad
R 40.00
rocket & Parmesan salad
R 50.00
summer vegetable side salad
R 55.00
summer vegetables, parsley butter
R 45.00
onion & parsley pilaf rice
R 35.00
wilted baby spinach, garlic & nutmeg
R 55.00
extra bowl of French fries
Medium
R 45.00
extra bowl of French fries
Large
R 60.00
sweet potato fries
Medium
R 55.00
sweet potato fries
Large
R 80.00
herb potato rösti
R 55.00
dauphinoise potato gratin
R 60.00
onion rings
R 45.00
DESSERTS
TARTE AU CITRON
caramelised, French-style lemon tart, citrus crème fraÎche, candied lemon peel
R 100.00
CRÈME BRÛLÉE
pecan nut & coffee biscotti
R 110.00
WARM BELGIAN CHOCOLATE TART
white chocolate parfait
R 110.00
TRIO OF HOMEMADE ICE CREAMS
summer berry, hazelnut praline, vanilla
R 120.00
FRESH SUMMER BERRIES
homemade summer berry ice cream, meringue
R 120.00
TRIO OF HUGUENOT BELGIAN CHOCOLATES
handmade in Franschhoek by Huguenot Chocolates
R 70.00
FRENCH CONNECTION COFFEE
Belgian chocolates, coffee, Pierre Jourdan Ratafia
R 195.00
WINELANDS CHEESE BOARD
Dalewood Winelands Brie – smooth, creamy, full cream Dalewood Huguenot Cheese – award-winning, semi-hard, medium full, nutty overtones Fairview Chevin – soft, goat’s milk cheese served with red onion marmalade, fig preserve, biscuits & bread
R 185.00
Accepts vouchers