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Serendipity

Contemporary Fine Dining Mediterranean South African
Freesia Ave, Wilderness, 6560, South Africa
(217 reviews)
RRR+

Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Sunsets
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace
  • Gourmet Guide Plated

Serendipity Restaurant is a South African global winner of the World Luxury Restaurant Awards for South African cuisine and fine dining. It is also the top-rated Trip Advisor restaurant in Wilderness. It also featured under the Ten Best Restaurants in the Western Cape Province. It showcases the indigenous bounty from sustainable sources, organic where possible, always fresh, lovingly sourced and prepared by professionally trained and enthusiastic chefs.

Pre-dinner aperitifs are offered on the water- edge patio. Guests enjoy views of the Garden Route sunsets and the water-birds. Chef Lizelle or maître d’ Rudolf talk guests through the menu. Experience fine dining in an unforgettable setting!

Gourmet Guide Description

Two-decade success is a combination of the gorgeous setting on the Touws River in George and the energy of the talented duo, chef Lizelle and maître d’ Rudolf Stolze. The restaurant opens out onto a patio overlooking the river but on colder nights the classical interior is intimate and cosy without being too lavish.
Their simple ethos of celebrating the finest local ingredients and elevating and showcasing South African cuisine. Sourcing food ethically and sustainably – Rudolf is a hunter-gatherer in every sense of the word – being part of a game hunting party and fishing or diving to harvest fresh seafood. His other passion is local wines, illustrated in their extensive wine list, featuring local Garden Route pride.
Aperitifs are a refreshing part of the dining experience with wine pairings a popular option. The five-course menu is something chef Lizelle takes lots of pride in and she finds her inspiration in her young team and simply the fun of experimenting with ingredients. “We are lucky enough to love what we do,” she says. And this is evident in her delightful combination of textures and beautiful plating.
Lizelle’s classical training adds a refined element to each course. Ingredients like wild buchu and dune spinach (indigenous to the coastal dunes of the Southern Cape), num num and waterblommetjie are highlights in the menu that changes every six weeks. They partner with local food specialists who cure meats and small farmers who grow specific veggies and herbs.

Reviews (217)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.6
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.8
  • JOHST D. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 19 Apr 24
    This is "Fine Dining the South African Way" ... par excellence. No pretentious Fusion Kitchen or replicas of Ikebana food architecture or other wannabe chi-chi. A humorous introduction beforehand when the menu is explained. The highest quality local ingredients, which represent the region and its people in the best possible way, and the highest culinary art in the preparation of whatever the season has to offer. Warm, friendly, unobtrusive service - competent in every respect, especially when it comes to wine, introduced with sound knowledge and not imposed with blasé chatter. We felt very comfortable and well looked after as one can feel comfortable and well looked after, will certainly be back many times and have just one small suggestion for improvement: the glasses for full-bodied white and generally red wines could be a little more voluminous to help the flavours develop a touch more - J & J

  • Michael W. Dined: 2 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Yvo P. Dined: 2 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 21 Feb 24
    Excellent venue for a great dinner. Creative tasteful dishes with beatiful pairing of wines. Even a shuttle service to the restaurant is available!

  • Vitaly D. Dined: 3 months ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Joachim L. Dined: 3 months ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 14 Jan 24
    We enjoyed the evening very much!! Very good food, very nice hosts and a good service! Kitchen is really great and cosy atmosphere because it’s not too large! Next time we come definitely back.

  • Martina T. Dined: 3 months ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Susanne S. Dined: 3 months ago
    3.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 07 Jan 24
    Too much show. Focus is to sell drinks.

  • Sarah-Jane W. Dined: 3 months ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 02 Jan 24
    Great restaurant and this was our second visit. The Christmas season eight course menu is way too much for us, but noted that we are not big eaters. Would be lovely if there was a reduced option.

  • Agne B. Dined: 4 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 20 Dec 23
    My favouritw restaurant in South Africa. The food, atmosphere, service- everything is incredible. Highly recommend!

    1
  • Annette S. Dined: 5 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 16 Nov 23
    Das beste Restaurant an der Garden Route. Hier ist einfach alles perfekt. Das Essen, die Gastgeber und der Service. Es war schon unser 4. Besuch und wir werden definitiv wieder kommen.

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Opening Hours

  • Monday 17h30 - 22h00
  • Tuesday 17h30 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 17h30 - 22h00
  • Thursday 17h30 - 22h00
  • Friday 17h30 - 22h00
  • Saturday 17h30 - 22h00
  • Sunday CLOSED