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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
(5117 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

Red Wine Rendezvous

A 3-course dining experience enjoyed with a selection of Steenberg red wines. R765 per person

  • Thu, 31 Jul
  • Thursday only: 18:30:00 only
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 20 May 2025

Vintners Breakfast

Your favourite Bistro breakfast, a glass of Steenberg Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc, and a Vintners wine tasting. R375 per person.

  • 20 May - 31 Oct
  • Everyday: 09:00 - 11:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 20 May 2025

Winter Table

Select either two, three or four courses from our Winter Table lunch menu. 2-Course: R410 per person | 3-Course: R515 per person | 4-Course: R615 per person.

  • 2 Jun - 30 Sep
  • Everyday: 12:00 - 15:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 2 Jun 2025

Tapas for Two

Experience a delicious selection of five tapas dishes. R565 for two people sharing.

  • 2 Jun - 30 Sep
  • Everyday: 17:00 - 22:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 2 Jun 2025

Reviews (5117)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.5
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.8
  • Paul Z. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 17 Jun 25
    Always outstanding. Toilets have electric dryers rather than paper towels which is why I did not give htat 5 stars

  • WAYNE F. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 17 Jun 25
    Bistro 1682 was up to its usual excellent standard.

  • Tiego N. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Andre Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Duncan M. Dined: 2 days ago
    3
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 16 Jun 25
    Whilst the food was good (3 great starters, 2 of 3 mains also great), the entire experience was the worst I've ever endured. A special occasion (Fathers Day) always meant the restaurant was likely to be busy, but Bistro 1682 obviously place quantity over quality at their clientele expense. My wife, son and I were prebooked and allocated an indoor table literally 75cm from a swing door leading to the outside terrace and further tables. We had a constant flow of guests and staff, virtually on top of us, throughout our meal. The fact that it was a windy day and the door needed to be opened and closed repetitively (probably 2/3 times per minute... no exaggeration), made matters worse. Our waiter was apologetic, both for the "traffic and noise", and for the 30mins wait between our starters and mains... another indication of quantity over quality. He agreed that the table we sat at simply should not have been there for reservation or allocation to pre booked clientele. Overall experience was therefore zero out of ten. This is a fairly upmarket restaurant (we paid circa R800 per head for a 2 course meal, with minmal beverages) so in terms of both value for money plus overall service we had a horrendous experience

  • Rob Dined: 2 days ago
    4.7
    Food 5.0
    Value 0.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Asavela M. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • NATO A. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Dheer B. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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