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Bistro Sixteen82 at Steenberg

Reviewers' Choice Awards 2022
Bistro Tapas
Location Pointer WCFF+Q4 Steenberg Estate, Cape Town, South Africa
4.7
(5385 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

Five plates to share, made for easy winter dinners at Bistro Sixteen82. A relaxed, flavour-filled dinner that makes midweek plans or weekend catch-ups worth booking. R565 for two people sharing.

  • 3 May - 30 Sep
  • Everyday: 17:00 - 20:30
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 24 Apr 2026

Vintners Breakfast

Start with your favourite Bistro breakfast, add a glass of Steenberg Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc, then continue with a Vintners tasting at Steenberg Tasting Room. A slower kind of morning, and a very good reason to make plans. R405 per person

  • 3 May - 30 Sep
  • Everyday: 08:00 - 11:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 24 Apr 2026

Reviews (5385)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.5
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.7
  • Penny M. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • ZOLTAN S. Dined: 4 days ago
    2.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 24 Aug 26
    It was an extremely disappointing weekday evening. The restaurant had a table of very rowdy teenagers celebrating a birthday. This totally wrecked the ambiance. The restaurant has private/secluded rooms - what on earth made them allow this noisy bunch to happen? This is not a Spur restaurant!! The food quality was also disappointing. Taste was good but presentation not good at all. Tapas is for sharing, yet the plating was such that it was not easily shareable. The plates with sauces should have been cut smaller to ease sharing options. In some cases the flavour blends overshadowed the main ingredients. The one plate had burnt toast under it that totally ruined that plate - The waiter says he reported it, but no manager or chef came to apologise or offer to rectify it, and we were charged for that plate. I am not into making a scene so I just shook my head and coughed up. This would not have been so for a more expensive plate, but.... Whilst this is one (table's) opinion/experience, I hope my comments are useful to any reader.

  • Lorraine M. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 24 Aug 26
    Its a great spot whether you are indoors or outdoors. Good food, good wine and a great ambience.

  • David N. Dined: 1 day ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 24 Aug 26
    The Silver fish special was below what we have come to expect from your normally excellent chef regards David

  • Stefan L. Dined: 1 day ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Colin R. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 24 Aug 26
    Superb in every respect

  • Rene S. Dined: 1 day ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 24 Aug 26
    Enjoy the day

  • Brian M. Dined: 1 day ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Dawn H. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Conrad V. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 23 Aug 26
    The tapas for two special was a delicious experience! Highly recommend it

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