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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 (1092)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.3
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.4
  • Liz B. Dined: 2 days ago
    2.5
    Food 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 01 May 24
    Menu limited, expensive and food average

  • Mark M. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 29 Apr 24
    We discovered 96 Winery Road quite by accident, and happy that we did! Everything, from online booking to food, service, etc., was of a high standard. It's also worth noting that the comprehensive winelist is far better than we have seen in some 5 star hotels. Truly excellent. The food was carefully prepared and service was attentive, neither overly intrusive or neglectful. We will definitely be back.

  • Veronica F. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 28 Apr 24
    Delicious food.

  • Ivo Z. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Yvonne P. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 24 Apr 24
    superb filet with amazing cremepeppersauce, very tasty fries. Great Merlot from Meinert. Excellent and very friendly service. We‘ll be back soon.

  • Lizanne S. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 23 Apr 24
    It was excellent

  • Berenice B. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 21 Apr 24
    unquestionably my local ! never disappointed always something new food or wine wise and Al's recommendations are always spot on

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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