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Bistro at Brookdale

Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 20 Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 20
Bistro
Location Pointer 72JP+3FG Paarl, South Africa
4.9
(1585 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Newcomer
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 20
  • Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 20

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Welcome to The Bistro & Tasting Room at Brookdale Estate!

Ours is a true Cinderella tale … What was once a forgotten vineyard, overgrown and underused, is now a significant site for exceptional wines, creative cuisine, and abundant beauty.

Here, delicious menus designed by seasoned Executive Chef, Gary Coetzee, are brought together with wines grown on the surrounding vines and vinified by our dynamic winemaking duo, Xander Sadie and Shanice du Preez.

We have selected a blend of varietals for our vineyards and locally-sourced ingredients for our menus that honour the region, whilst showcasing new ideas, combinations and techniques.

Sip, taste, savour and discuss our minimalistic, terroir-driven wines which accompany dishes inspired by international flavours and local produce.

The Bistro at Brookdale promises a relaxed, contemporary Cape Winelands dining experience. Expect beautiful, soulful dishes, enjoyed with our wines, while at the Tasting Room, you will sample the latest terroir-driven vintages from our cellar made in ever-evolving styles.

Open your mind, and palate, to the possibility of the Paarl Winelands and Stay Curious...

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 17h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 20h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 20h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 21h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 21h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 17h00

Specials

Fire & Wine Evening - Prawn Night

Gather, indulge and savour our prawn Fire & Wine Evening at the Bistro. Pricing is 6 prawns for R340, 12 prawns for R610, 18 prawns for R820.

  • Thu, 14 May
  • Thursday only: 18:00 - 20:30
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 10 May 2026

Reviews (1585)

4.9 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.8
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.9
  • Karen Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 11 May 26
    A beautiful Mother's Day experience at Brookdale Estate in Paarl. Welcoming touch for each mother with a glass of rosé. The restaurant was cosy and warm. The main courses were delicious - the oxtail fell off the bone. Dessert was a decadent soufflé, which was the perfect ending to a wonderful meal. These thoughtful touches made the day feel extra special. Each mother took home a lovely boxed cupcake. And everyone at the table enjoyed complimentary limoncello. We felt special and spoilt from start to finish. This was our fourth visit to Brookdale, and we have always had excellent experiences. We would definitely recommend it.

  • Kim H. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 11 May 26
    Stunning lunch.... Whoever is responsible for their souffles..... OMW can we come for lessons

  • Lizette H. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Sidney S. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 10 May 26
    Always good at Brookdale.

  • Ninette T. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Andrea M. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 09 May 26
    Our favourite restaurant, by a Paarl country mile! Superb food; attentive but relaxed and friendly service; lovely table by the fire. There is something for everyone on the menu, and everything is beautifully presented but above all, delicious.

  • Willem V. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food N/A
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 08 May 26
    My favorite place

  • Emilly C. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 07 May 26
    Lovely place, food and service . It was amazing!

  • Thato P. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 07 May 26
    Our experience was overall pleasant, Brookdale wine estate is incredibly beautiful.The scenery is magnificent. The reception , the host and the waitress were on point. Friendly, Polite and thoughtful. The food was amazing . We will definitely return. The only thing that disappointed me was that we didn’t get chocolates with our bill while I saw other guests receiving but that does not take away from our lively experience at the establishment.

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