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De Grendel Restaurant

Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 100 Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 100
European Fine Dining South African
Location Pointer 112 Plattekloof Road Cape Town
4.8
(6803 reviews)
RRR+
Menu
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Wine Estate
  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Top 20
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 50
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 100
  • Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 100

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Menu
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Enjoy our contemporary Cape Town cuisine, designed to complement our range of De Grendel wines (available at cellar door prices from De Grendel Restaurant).

Our menu is based on classic, locally sourced ingredients, served in creative flavour combinations and served with a an inventive, modern edge.

The simple menu changes every day according to availability of ingredients.

Farm produce, from honey and yoghurt to guinea fowl and pasture-raised beef and lamb; organic vegetables, such as kohlrabi and Jerusalem artichokes.

Youll also find some new dishes never before seen on a local menu like Brandy & Coke ice-cream, liquid popcorn and more.

We like to surprise our guests, thats why youll find that our menu lists only the ingredients with no indication of how your meal will be prepared or which ingredients dominate (of course, if you ask, well gladly tell you more).

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Wednesday 11h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 21h00
  • Thursday 11h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 21h00
  • Friday 11h30 - 14h30, 18h00 - 21h00
  • Saturday 11h30 - 14h00, 18h00 - 21h00
  • Sunday 11h30 - 14h00

Reviews (6803)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.7
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.8
  • Regina R. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 16 Feb 26
    Phantastic 3 course lunch, also excellent for vegetarians !

  • Uwe D. Dined: 5 days ago
    3.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 16 Feb 26
    Hello, It is a wonderful location, and the cuisine and wines are excellent. Unfortunately, the service was not up to par with the location. There was no real greeting upon first contact with the lady behind the counter at the computer. What really does not fit with the location are wine sales pitches during the meal by the service staff. That is not acceptable. Kind regards, Uwe Degenkolb

  • John H. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 16 Feb 26
    we visit Cape Town every year and make sure we book De Grendel every visit as the whole experience is always wonderful and just sitting outside for a while looking at Table Mountain never ceases to be a magical moment in time and a constant reminder of what is an incredible City to spend a holiday

  • Derrick C. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Rob F. Dined: 3 days ago
    2.8
    Food 3.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 16 Feb 26
    Food and what you get is way overpriced

  • Lulu M. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Kim P. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Feb 26
    De Grendel is an absolute gem as a wedding venue! We celebrated our wedding with a small group of 18 loved ones there, on Valentines Day. From the beautiful Church, the restaurants Vinotique room, to the delicious food, everything was flawless. Renate and team ensured we had a stress-free and unforgettable day, even going beyond expectations by personalizing the menus to match our vision. The restaurant staff, Fiona and Jack, were incredibly attentive to each guest and everybody was well taken care of. A dynamite team made my wedding truly spectacular! Thank you!

  • Peter B. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 15 Feb 26
    For us “Simply The Best”

  • Jo L. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0
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