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Bistro Sixteen82

Reviewers' Choice Awards 2022
Bistro Tapas
Location Pointer WCFF+Q4 Steenberg Estate, Cape Town, South Africa
4.7
(5221 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 (5221)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.5
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.7
  • Garth K. Dined: 1 week ago
    1.8
    Food 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 19 May 26
    Honestly won't be attending the Red Wine Rendezvous ever again. We've gone every year but this time things had changed dramatically. Instead of a warm welcome, we were icily told to wait in the lounge with our welcome drink when asked to be seated. When we finally were seated, it was half empty (perhaps because it was so expensive this year), so the atmosphere was lacking. The sommelier spoke to one corner of the room and briefly turned enough for us to hear about the 'competition', hurrying as fast as possible without taking his time to delve into the purpose of the event, the evening's agenda and the pairing of the wines. The price of R895 was a jump from previous years, and unfortunately the food was not spectacular. The main course of lamb neck - smothered in sauce with large sun-dried tomatoes bulking it up - was tough, the fat not cooked nor rendered properly. After dessert was served, a noisy kitchen clean-up took place complete with clattering and chemicals.The stench was so unpleasant we moved to the lounge to finish our last drink, and to get away from the bored staff standing around waiting for guests to finally leave so that they could wrap up this clearly awful, obligatory evening.

  • Ian P. Dined: 1 day ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Debbie T. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 18 May 26
    Having frequented this restaurant for many years since its inception, the food, service and setting is always top drawer. Yesterday's experience was much the except for the proliferation of Instagrammers all over the place doing photo shoots and taking photos throughout the mail. While i know this is a very tricky thing for restaurants to control, possibly some signage drawing patrons' attention to the privacy of other patrons would help. It is very off-putting.

  • Wendy H. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value N/A
    Service 5.0
    Ambience N/A
  • Dean T. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Marc B. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 17 May 26
    We had a fantastic dinner at Bistro Sixteen82. The food was amazing and the service was first-class. I highly recommend this restaurant and we'll be going back soon to sample more of the amazing tapas.

  • Jill J. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 16 May 26
    We were disappointed that the calamari recipe has been changed again. This time it was with noodles ( ( like two other starters ! ) and with too much pickled ginger which overpowered the calamari . The original calamari dish with light curried mousse , tuille , avocado and edamame beans was outstanding and a signature dish. Why change it to bland ? Not going back for a while

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