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Bistro Sixteen82

Reviewers' Choice Awards 2022
Bistro Breakfast Tapas Vegan Friendly
Location Pointer WCFF+Q4 Steenberg Estate, Cape Town, South Africa
4.7
(5679 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Wine Estate
  • Gourmet Guide Rated 2019
  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Top 100

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Named after the year in which Steenberg was established, Bistro Sixteen82 first opened its doors in 2009, and has been the tapas and bistro-style darling of the dining world ever since.

An innovative and interactive wine and food destination, the Bistro sits adjacent to Steenbergs winery, and spills into its surrounding indigenous gardens with a terraced dining area leading to reflective water features, unfurling into views of the magnificent stone mountains and expansive winelands.

The Bistro Sixteen82 menu is a constant evolution, keeping up with seasonal produce and featuring inventive dishes that compliment the finest locally sourced ingredients. With Breakfast, Lunch and late-afternoon Tapas menus to choose from, the Bistro provides fine dining with an inimitable contemporary spirit.

Executive Chef, Kerry Kilpin, love to create food which is seasonal, flavourful and bursts with freshness. My greatest inspirations are derived from significant occasions in my life. On my travels to Thailand I developed a love and passion for Asian food. From shopping at the local food markets to creating my first authentic Thai dish, I was in heaven. You will notice a common thread in what I do and who I am. Love. I cook with love and my food is love.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 09h00 - 22h00
  • Tuesday 09h00 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 09h00 - 22h00
  • Thursday 09h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 09h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 09h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday 09h00 - 22h00

Specials

Tapas for Two

Share the flavour of summer. Enjoy five signature tapas by Executive Chef Kerry Kilpin, perfect for sharing and celebrating the season. R565 for two people sharing

  • 10 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026
  • Everyday: 17:00 - 21:00
  • 2 - 10 pax
  • Last confirmed: 10 Nov 2025

Taste of Summer

Enjoy Steenbergs cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc with five vibrant sharing plates, a sensory celebration of freshness and flavour. R1 145 per couple

  • 18 Dec 2025 - 28 Feb 2026
  • Everyday: 12:00 - 21:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 18 Dec 2025

Reviews (5679)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.5
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.8
  • Sharon L. Dined: 3 days ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 29 Dec 25
    We have had meals to mark a number of family milestones at Bistro Sixteen82 through the years. This time I booked a table for 12 for a celebratory lunch for our daughter's marriage earlier in the year. I had to book and pay a booking deposit well in advance because this was during the busy summer season in Cape Town. We were placed in a private dining room upstairs which was nice, but felt a bit removed from the restaurant atmosphere. Service was friendly and attentive. The food was tasty and well-presented. I particularly enjoyed the lemon posset dessert. It was an expensive meal, but we appreciate the good memories that were made.

  • Alyssa H. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 29 Dec 25
    Gorgeous setting, stellar service, amazing food (I had the mushroom eggs Benedict). And of course an excellent selection of wine. We enjoyed walking the vineyards as well.

  • Kersh Dined: 2 days ago
    1.8
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 29 Dec 25
    They used to have great meals. Now only tapas for the same price of the full meal. The waiter doesn't even offer bread with the meals that are supposed to come with bread.

  • Laura Dined: 4 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Lilian D. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Gyfford F. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 29 Dec 25
    Absolutely blown away by the several platters we were served. Delicious, well presented, perfect sized portions. Did not need to add a single condiment, that's a first for me. Anyone would be hard pushed to find a similar dining experience anywhere in the world. I have dinner in North America, Latin America, Europe, The Middle East, India and Asia and Bistro Sixteen82 rates as among the best. Loved it.

  • Ingrid Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Tose Dined: 2 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 29 Dec 25
    An absolutely wonderful evening

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

    Reviewed on: Mon 29 Dec 25
    Always delivers excellence!

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