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Bistro at Brookdale

Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 20 Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 20
Bistro Vegan Friendly Vegetarian Friendly
Location Pointer 72JP+3FG Paarl, South Africa
4.8
(1423 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 (1423)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.7
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.9
  • Kiki M. Dined: 2 days ago
    3.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 0.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 22 Dec 25
    Disappointing

  • Hans M. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Lillian B. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 22 Dec 25
    Fabulous lunch!

  • Teresa M. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 21 Dec 25
    The mushroom risotto, prawn staters and the mains duck, lamb and fillet with mouthwatering fried potatoes delicious! Actually everything on the menu is excellent including the service and setting. A really great experience thank you 🙏🏼

  • Jenny L. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Dorothea G. Dined: 3 days ago
    3.8
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 21 Dec 25
    Duck was unfortunately not crispy as should be and all deserts have room for improvement. Tandoori chicken was excellent

  • Tayla C. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 21 Dec 25
    Great atmosphere , lovely food, wine and excellent service. Will recommend to other people and definitely come back again.

  • Juliane G. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 20 Dec 25
    Everything perfect. Couldn’t be better!

  • Trevor R. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 20 Dec 25
    Wonderful venu and a great 50th anniversary setting. Thank you very much!

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