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Helena's Restaurant

Contemporary South African
Location Pointer 33 Church Street, Stellenbosch
4.6
(1210 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • WiFi

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Rated #4 of 236 restaurants in Stellenbosch as voted for by client reviews on the leading global restaurant review platform. Rated #1 African Restaurant in Stellenbosch. Helena’s Restaurant aims to serve heritage food with finesse, often with a subtle twist in the detail – turning the familiar into the spectacular. The menu is designed to reflect the bounty of the Cape, with specific emphasis on freshness and food provenance. At Helena’s, good unpretentious food and special wine add to the pleasures of life.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h30 - 14h30, 18h00 - 21h30
  • Tuesday 12h30 - 14h30, 18h00 - 21h30
  • Wednesday 12h30 - 14h30, 18h00 - 21h30
  • Thursday 12h30 - 14h30, 18h00 - 21h30
  • Friday 12h30 - 14h30, 18h00 - 21h30
  • Saturday 12h30 - 14h30, 18h00 - 21h30
  • Sunday 12h30 - 14h30, 18h00 - 21h30

Specials

Oxtail and Cabernet Sauvignon

Rich oxtail served with a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon for only R195. Lunch and Dinner 12h30 - 16h00 and 18h30 - 21h30

  • 3 Jul - 31 Aug
  • Everyday: 12:30 - 21:30
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 3 Jul 2025

Pensioners Discount Tuesdays

Pensioners enjoy 20% discount on their meals when dining for lunch or dinner at Helenas Restaurant this winter! Discount can not be added to other daily specials. Lunch and Dinner, 12h30 - 16h00 and 18h30 - 21h30

  • 7 Jul - 31 Aug
  • Tuesday only: 12:30 - 21:30
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 3 Jul 2025

Reviews (1210)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.5
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.4
  • Robert Dined: 1 day ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 09 Jul 25
    Could have been more smooth in terms of waiting time for the starter and then main course not arriving at same time - perhaps due to size of group. Otherwise wonderful!

  • Cristina L. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 08 Jul 25
    Everything was simply perfect

  • ROELOF D. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Virginie C. Dined: 1 week ago
    1.3
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 02 Jul 25
    We had a very disappointing experience at Helena restaurant. All the dishes we ordered were extremely salty, my husband had the French beef pot au feu, and I had the mushroom risotto, which was so salty it was barely edible. Hoping to end the meal on a better note, we ordered dessert, but it took over 45 minutes to arrive with no apology or explanation from the staff. Unfortunately, the lack of attention to both food quality and service made the whole experience very unpleasant. Would not return.

  • Markus Farnleitner Dined: 4 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 12 Jun 25
    Wonderful food

  • Maureen B. Dined: 1 month ago
    3.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 02 Jun 25
    We were the only table in the indoor restaurant which was quite nice as we could hear each other clearly. The food was plentiful and well prepared without being exceptional. The pear and beet salad was tasty if a bit heavy handed with the dressing. The prawn starter was enjoyed if light on the prawns. The Pot Au Feu was good without being memorable, the curried line fish was enjoyed and the lamb curry was good again without being memorable. The malva pudding was dry but the sago with guavas was good. The prices were relatively high given that the food wasn't exceptional. As we were the only diners, the service was good.

  • Desmond K. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 14 May 25
    My wife and I both enjoyed very good quality steaks with potato and veg followed by enjoyable tasty desserts.

  • Kim E. Dined: 1 month ago
    2.8
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 14 May 25
    OK meal, lacked ambience.

  • Sebastian S. Dined: 2 months ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 14 May 25
    Very good food and perfect service.

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