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Ernie Els Wines

Reviewers' Choice Awards 2022
South African
Location Pointer XRPW+8W Stellenbosch, South Africa
4.7
(3302 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 available 7 days a week.
Dinner is available on Thursday, Friday & Saturday Evenings, November – May annually.

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

Tasting Room Reservations are only required for 8+ guests.

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

Specials

SIGNATURE CANAPE WINE TASTING

Experience our current vintage Ernie Els Signature, expertly paired with a Rare Roast Beef, Beetroot Tartare, Crispy Greens & Burnt Aubergine Canape, followed by a Beetroot, Berry & Black Pepper Palate Cleanser Sorbet. The tasting concludes with a carefully selected vintage wine from our Vinoteque, showcasing the age-worthy elegance and complexity that define our wines over time. Available daily from 10h00 to 12h00 for R395 per tasting. Bookings are essential.

  • 30 Jun - 31 Dec
  • Everyday: 10:00 - 12:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 30 Jun 2025

Three Course Winter Menu

Three Course Winter Menu - R420 per person Your choice of one Starter, Main and Dessert Wine Pairing - R160 per person

  • 1 Jul - 31 Aug
  • Available 24/7
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 1 Jul 2025

Reviews (3302)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.5
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.9
  • Ray Dined: 2 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 14 Aug 25
    I'm a tour guide and brought 2 golfing guests there. The guests loved the ambience, and said the food was great and very reasonable coming from Australia. However the venue was setting up for and evening event (which we had not been forewarned about. To be honest the serving towards the end of the meal and at the merchandising was less than acceptable as it seemed there was an "all hands on deck" with all serving staff, leaving the guests with having to bring their food bill to the front and me chasing after staff to get someone to serve them at merchandising. Not a great finish sadly.

  • Karen Bruce Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 14 Aug 25
    Stunning venue with a superb food and wine experience.

  • Brian F. Dined: 2 days ago
    2.8
    Food 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Pippa S. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 13 Aug 25
    Its a stunning setting and we were welcomed by a glass of complimentary Rose which was delicious. In general the food was well presented and good: potato gnocchi as a starter and haloumi with thin bacon rashers and radicio salad, our guests had lamb shank which was tender and tasty but served with the tiniest spoon of mashed potato ! my husband and i had the hake - the root vegetables were raw and crunchy. a pet peeve - waiters should draw a diagram so they know who ordered what dish and they don't have to ask ( I was a waitress a million years ago and that was taught to us- you NEVER got to the table and asked the guests what they had ordered!) .

  • Cameron Parker Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 12 Aug 25
    Divine culinary experience, from Entree to dessert, this location is ALL CLASS. Compliments once again to the Chefs, the unsung heroes of this establishment.

  • Ralph C. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 11 Aug 25
    Always favorable , excellent service and value

  • Kerry Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 11 Aug 25
    We had the best waiter by the name of Jean…he was brilliant.

  • eric l. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 09 Aug 25
    Strange at a premium venue to have no access to whiskey, gin or Irish coffee..

    Ernie Els Wines responded on Tue 12 Aug 25:
    Dear Eric, Thank you for sharing your feedback. As a wine focused restaurant and tasting room, our beverage selection is curated to complement our wines and the dining experience we aim to create. We apologize that this did not meet your expectations during your visit. Warm regards, Hospitality Team

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