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Bistro at Brookdale

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 20 Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Newcomer
Bistro Vegan Friendly Vegetarian Friendly
Location Pointer 72JP+3F Paarl, South Africa
4.9
(1225 reviews)
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Attributes

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

Join us for Fire & Wine Evenings at the Bistro at Brookdale! From May to September, enjoy cosy Thursday nights by the fire, with weekly specials by Executive Chef Gary Coetzee, paired with excellent service and an exceptional complimentary glass of Brookdale wine.

  • 15 May - 25 Sep
  • Thursday only: 18:00 - 20:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 9 May 2025

Reviews (1225)

4.9 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.8
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.9
  • Chantal K. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 15 Sep 25
    Wonderful lunch, service and ambience.

  • Allister M. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Charlotte H. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 15 Sep 25
    Outstanding in every respect!

  • Rene P. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 14 Sep 25
    If you don’t know the local wines it becomes a bit of a fishing expedition. Make time for a wine tasting before your meal

  • Phillip Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Dirk O. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 07 Sep 25
    Perfect evening

  • Alison N. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 07 Sep 25
    Lovely setting. Great meal. Polite and helpful staff. Recommended.

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  • Gary Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 07 Sep 25
    Outstanding as always!

  • Leonard Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 07 Sep 25
    It is not possible to fault the Brookdale restaurant on anything - what a great experience yet again. Thank you Gary and your team!

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