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Ernie Els Wines

Reviewers' Choice Awards 2022
South African
Location Pointer XRPW+8W Stellenbosch, South Africa
4.8
(3445 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Wine Estate
  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Top 100

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Savour Refined Contemporary Cuisine in a Breathtaking Setting

Enjoy a relaxed yet sophisticated culinary experience in our open-plan restaurant, where floor-to-ceiling windows open onto a terrace with panoramic views of Stellenbosch and the Helderberg mountains. Our menu celebrates bold, seasonal flavours with a contemporary twist—crafted to complement our award-winning portfolio of Ernie Els wines.

Lunch is served seven days a week, while dinner is available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from November through May.

For a more casual setting, guests are invited to enjoy select dishes from our Grillworks menu in the Tasting Room. Designed to pair beautifully with the Ernie Els Wines collection, these dishes offer a flavour-forward, leisurely alternative in an equally scenic and welcoming space.

To ensure the highest quality experience, Tasting Room reservations are required for groups of eight or more guests.

Guided wine tastings take precedence within the Tasting Room, as this remains the exclusive space dedicated to exploring the Ernie Els Wines range. Guests wishing to enjoy wine by the glass or bottle are warmly welcomed in the restaurant, where seating is offered subject to availability.

During peak periods, particularly throughout the summer season from December to February, visitor access to the estate may be limited once capacity has been reached. We therefore encourage guests to arrive early or make arrangements in advance where possible.

Please note that the Ernie Els Wines destination, including both the Restaurant and Tasting Room, is curated as an adult-oriented experience. Regrettably, we are unable to accommodate guests under the age of 12.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 15h00
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 15h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 15h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 21h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 21h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 21h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 15h00

Reviews (3445)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.6
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.9
  • Ian G. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 25 Jul 26
    Much appreciated the complimentary wine 😊

  • Ian C. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Theo P. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Liezl R. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 23 Jul 26
    We had an amazing experience!!! The service from our waiter, Victor was 5-star. The food was excellent and the ambience outstanding. And they spoilt me with a beautiful little cake for my birthday!!! it was very special!!

  • Ian Rivett Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 21 Jul 26
    It was an absolutely perfect lunch. Thank you to Pretty our waitress who was amazing. We are already making plans to go back.

  • Brian T. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 20 Jul 26
    A wonderful experience!!!

  • Alewyn B. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 19 Jul 26
    great lunch

  • Maddy M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 06 Jul 26
    We really enjoyed a special experience, appreciated the extra care and attention for details Maddy & Omer

  • Verne K. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 05 Jul 26
    Lovely welcome, great five course tasting menu, but despite the fire being on the Restaurant inside in winter is very cold and we had a draft pulling through, which made it quite unpleasant. We were lucky enough to move to a table, but I think it would be wise of the restaurant to try and resolve this problem on the winter days.

    Ernie Els Wines responded on Mon 06 Jul 26:
    Dear Verne, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're delighted you enjoyed the warm welcome and our five-course tasting menu. We also appreciate your comments regarding the draft in the restaurant. Your feedback has been noted and will be shared with our team as we continue to improve our guests' comfort during the winter months. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for an even better experience.

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