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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
(1617 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 (1617)

4.9 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.8
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.9
  • Sean M. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 31 May 26
    New menu , simply the best in every way

  • Xochitl W. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 31 May 26
    We entirely enjoyed our food and the farm wines, even bought 12 bottles mixed white and rose and reds. Desserts were delicious!! ! *My husband devoured the Oxtail* the staff very friendly

  • Brett P. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 31 May 26
    Gordon Ramsay would be proud everything from the moment you step in the the door till you leave is nothing short of extraordinary

  • Paule S. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 30 May 26
    I love to come at Brookdale and appreciate the kindness of all , I feel treated like a friend from all the team . Thank you to the Chef Garry and his coming at our table !!! Paule Stals . All is perfect as usual

  • Louise B. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 30 May 26
    Lovely setting, good vegan food and friendly staff

  • Leonie B. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Hanrie J. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Jakob P. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 28 May 26
    Wir haben im Bistro des Brooksdale Estate zu Mittag gegessen und waren wirklich begeistert. Sehr geschmackvolles, modernes Ambiente, Aussicht über die Weinberge. Wir saßen aufgrund des Wetters innen, es gibt aber auch eine Terrasse, beides mit gutem Ausblick. Der Service war aufmerksam und kenntnisreich, als junges Team auch mit der nötigen Lässigkeit und nicht aufdringlich. Am wichtigsten ist jedoch das Essen und hier wurde man glücklicher Weise nicht enttäuscht. Zunächst gab es einen Brotgang mit Oliven aus eigenem Anbau, dazu wählten wir den Country Pate. Klassisch, aber behutsam modernisiert und wirklich gut. Als Hauptgericht wählten wir den Slow Braised Oxtail und Coq au Vin. Mit Liebe zum Detail angerichtet, ausgewogene Portionsgröße aber immer mit dem Bistro-Charakter im Blick, der hochwertige Zutaten und Geschmack über den bloßen Wow-Effekt stellt. Das Preis-Genuss-Verhältnis ist wirklich herausragend, wir bezahlten am Ende ca. 25€ pp. Eine Empfehlung, wenn man in Paarl ist und für uns beim nächsten Mal auch sicherlich einen eigenen Ausflug aus Cape Town wert!

  • Ashleigh H. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 25 May 26
    One of the best experiences that the Winelands has to offer. From the minute you walk in, you are greeted by friendly staff as you make your way into the contemporary designed restaurant. You have a beautiful view of vineyards. The food was absolutely amazing. I made sure to order something from all three courses. Every single dish exceeded my expectations. I would definitely recommend it to anyone. I can't wait for my next visit.

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