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The Restaurant at Rickety Bridge Estate

Contemporary
Location Pointer Dassenberg Rd, South Africa
4.4
(403 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Great Views
  • Wine Estate

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Take a seat overlooking the Rickety Bridge vineyards. Sip a glassful of crisp estate wine and enjoy a delicious lunch while drinking in the splendour of the magnificent surroundings. Every creation from our team of talented chefs is given extra zest by the striking beauty of the setting and stunning views of the Franschhoek mountains.

Our menus lean into the seasons, wholeheartedly embracing our Franschhoek Valley surrounds. Expect to indulge in traditional home baked breads and local cheeses, the freshest eggs, vegetables and fruits from neighbours and always – the best quality meat and fish we can source. We serve a menu of bistro-style classics with subtle nods to our diverse South African culinary heritage.

The restaurant spills out from a cosy thatched area onto shaded decks with views over the vineyards and mountains.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 11h00 - 16h00
  • Tuesday 11h00 - 16h00
  • Wednesday 11h00 - 16h00
  • Thursday 11h00 - 16h00
  • Friday 11h00 - 16h00
  • Saturday 11h00 - 16h00
  • Sunday 11h00 - 16h00

Specials

The Potjiekos Experience at Rickety Bridge.

Working together as a group, youll build your very own potjie from scratch, choosing from two proteins, six fresh vegetables, and ten aromatic spices, all while your chef guides you every step of the way. Its as much about the experience as it is about the food. To complement the occasion, youll also enjoy a full Foundation Stone wine tasting, so theres always something delicious in hand while your stew works its magic. R890 per person, including your potjie tutorial, wine tasting, water, and gratuity. Advanced booking required! Please secure your spot at least 24 hours ahead.

  • 25 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028
  • Everyday: 11:00 - 15:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 23 Feb 2026

Easter Sunday Lunch

Easter Sunday at Rickety Bridge! Spend Easter Sunday the way it should be — relaxed, unhurried, and around a table thats been laid with love. Join us at The Restaurant at Rickety Bridge on 5 April for a long, shared lunch in the heart of Franschhoek. Think slow-roasted meats, fresh seafood, and a build-your-own ice cream Sunday bar to finish. For the little ones, theres an Easter egg hunt and face painting to keep the magic going. Adults: R800pp | Kids under 12: R195

  • Sun, 5 Apr
  • Sunday only: 11:00 - 15:30
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 12 Mar 2026

Reviews (403)

4.3 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.3
Value 4.3
Service 4.3
Ambience 4.5
  • Jonathan D. Dined: 2 days ago
    2.8
    Food 2.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 30 Mar 26
    Rickety bridge has so much potential to be an even better restaurant but your food and service lets you down, the muscles where overdone and the fish was not the greatest the tartar sauce was tasteless service was very slow

  • Catherine C. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 28 Mar 26
    Excellent breakfast with amazing views and friendly staff, would definitely come again!

    The Restaurant at Rickety Bridge Estate responded on Sun 29 Mar 26:
    Dear Catherine, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed the excellent breakfast, amazing views, and our friendly staff. We'd love to welcome you back to Rickety Bridge anytime! Warmest regards, Rickety Bridge Team

  • Grant J. Dined: 6 days ago
    2
    Food 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 26 Mar 26
    Very disappointed after asking for a table outside, birthday cake and a little special treatment for my wife’s birthday, after returning after 3 years from the date of our wedding at Rickety. All requests were completely disregarded. Very disappointing with service, ambiance and general manner of prsonel

    The Restaurant at Rickety Bridge Estate responded on Sun 29 Mar 26:
    Dear Grant, Thank you for your feedback, and we sincerely apologise for such a disappointing experience on your wife's birthday, especially after celebrating your wedding at Rickety Bridge three years ago. Having all your requests completely disregarded — the outdoor table, birthday cake, and special treatment — is completely unacceptable. The poor service, ambiance, and manner of our personnel fell far short of what you deserved on such a meaningful return visit. We're truly sorry we let you both down so badly and understand how deeply disappointing this must have been. Kind regards, Rickety Bridge Team

  • Elif G. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 22 Mar 26
    Breakfast variety is limited

  • OTTO Dined: 3 weeks ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 09 Mar 26
    Enjoyable meal for 6 and 2 children at a reasonable price. Our waiter was very busy serving other tables and we would have liked more of his attention, though it was a Sunday!!

    The Restaurant at Rickety Bridge Estate responded on Wed 11 Mar 26:
    Dear Otto, Thank you for your feedback! We're pleased you enjoyed the meal for your group of six adults and two children at a reasonable price. We'd love to welcome you back to Rickety Bridge! Warmest regards, Rickety Bridge Team

  • Iam Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 08 Mar 26
    We had a wonderful lunch yesterday, the 4 of us all enjoyed the delicious food, and the service was great . Lucky was our very enthusiastic and excellent waiter.

    The Restaurant at Rickety Bridge Estate responded on Mon 09 Mar 26:
    Dear Iam, Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted all four of you enjoyed the delicious food and great service. Lucky will be thrilled to hear your kind words about his enthusiastic and excellent service. We're so pleased he made your lunch so memorable! We'd love to welcome you back to Rickety Bridge anytime. Warmest regards, Rickety Bridge Team

  • Adine L. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    3
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 08 Mar 26
    It is a beautiful setting. Maybe due to bigger groups of people the food offering was not as good as the previous years when we visited. There was live music that was very dominating to the experience. We did not stay long. We had burgers, was tasty, found the bread buns an odd combination, mussels were good but a bit too heavy cream for our taste. The Chardonnay was very good.

    The Restaurant at Rickety Bridge Estate responded on Mon 09 Mar 26:
    Dear Adine, Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased you enjoyed the beautiful setting, Chardonnay, and tasty burgers and mussels. However, we're sorry the food offering didn't match your previous visits and that the live music was too dominating. We appreciate your specific feedback about the burger buns and cream sauce; these details are helpful as we refine our menu. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide the experience you remember from previous years. Warmest regards, Rickety Bridge Team

  • Steffi C. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Avril A. Dined: 4 weeks ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 03 Mar 26
    We enjoyed the beauty and surroundings at Rickety Bridge, the scenery is amazing. Personally, for us, we found the wine tasting area too crowded and noisy especially when the wine tram appeared with exhuberant passengers. The dining area was more relaxed and peaceful and the food and service fantastic. My risotto was delicious and my husband's steak au poivre outstanding.

    The Restaurant at Rickety Bridge Estate responded on Wed 04 Mar 26:
    Dear Avril, Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and that the dining area provided a peaceful experience with fantastic food and service. We appreciate your feedback about the wine tasting area being crowded and noisy when the Wine Tram arrives — this is helpful as we work to balance different guest experiences. We'd love to welcome you back to Rickety Bridge! Warmest regards, Rickety Bridge Team

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