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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
(1576 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

Reviews (1576)

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

    Reviewed on: Mon 04 May 26
    Wonderful- what a gem! We have never been to Brookdale, and we will definitely be back. The wine from the farm was excellent, and the food was world-class. Our waitress was friendly and attentive! Well worth a visit!

  • Judith W. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 04 May 26
    This restaurant is outstandingly good. The service and food were excellent. We will return for the winter menu soon.

  • Rene F. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 04 May 26
    Definitely the most beautiful winery we've ever seen. The lunch was out of this world.

  • JANET P. Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 02 May 26
    Six of us had a wonderful experience at Bistro at Brookdale on Thursday 30 April. Food was very good and service was excellent. However, the wines were extremely expensive, not at all pocket-friendly for a Wine Farm!

  • Daryl R. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Richard T. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 01 May 26
    Clients enjoyed their experience. They said everything was very tasty and the Chef coming to their table was a classy touch!

  • Joanne D. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Mark M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 01 May 26
    Best place to eat in Paarl! Great warm welcome and a fond farewell. Food was exceptional and service brilliant. Our new favourite place, you will see us regularly. Well done 👏 👌

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