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Spek en Bone

Location Pointer 84 Dorp Street, Stellenbosch, 7600
4.4
(189 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Outdoor Seating
  • Wheelchair Friendly

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Spek & Bone is located at a historic site next to the original Stellenbosch market, behind Oom Samie se winkel. This small plates eatery and wine bar is a real hidden gem, tucked away just off Dorp Street. The name is inspired by Bertus’ and his wife, Mareli’s, pets. “The restaurant is named after our pig and our puppy, Spek and Bone, who are (surprisingly) best friends and truly inseparable”, explains Bertus. The pets were named after the classic food combination of pork and beans. The authentic simplicity of the restaurant can be summed up in the Afrikaans saying ‘Om vir spek en boontjies te werk’ meaning to work for ordinary food, not for money.

We invite guests to join us under the oldest fruit-producing vine in Stellenbosch (how fitting!) and for a curated tapas menu with big, bold flavours, best shared with friends and paired with specially selected South African wines. The Bassons find great joy in fantastic food, great wine and an incredible playlist, and you’ll find all of these at Spek & Bone.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h00
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h00
  • Sunday CLOSED

Reviews (189)

4.4 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.4
Value 4.2
Service 4.5
Ambience 4.5
  • Nikki L. Dined: 1 week ago
    1.3
    Food 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 30 Aug 25
    Sadly this was a totally different experience to our previous one. The service was average, the waitress dropped the one taco on the table and just put it back in the board. Very few options if you are not drinking alcohol- no cordials. Limited soft drinks, no non alcoholic beers. - risotto with ham was below average, most food took ages and then was cold. Bread was exceptional. Average meal that was completely overpriced. I love it previously and this time feels it’s dropped. Another waiter who had served me before did make a great cocktail. The Asian chicken was completely overcooked and dry - ambience was like a cnr cafe

  • Demi S. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 14 Jul 25
    Always a pleasure dining at Spek & Bone. Finn and his team are so attentive and welcoming, making you feel right at home. Can’t wait to go back again soon.

  • Nicole L. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 08 Jul 25
    We had a lovely time at Spek and Bone. The waiters were excellent and the food more so!

  • Ashley B. Dined: 2 months ago
    3.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 29 Jun 25
    Things were far too rushed, not allowing time to finish one small dish and wine pairing before the next dishes were arriving (despite requesting an order to things). When we gave feedback we were lectured on how tapas works, which a) was unnecessary, as we’ve had tapas many times , and b) for them is apparently too fast to enjoy things. Being able to accept polite customer feedback would be an improvement here.

  • Giuliano M. Dined: 4 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Dieter B. Dined: 5 months ago
    2.5
    Food 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Gerhard K. Dined: 5 months ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Juergen S. Dined: 6 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 15 Feb 25
    If you would not have a recommendation or would have red about it, you would not walk in. What a Bijoux: must; outdoor seating. 5 star rating for every criteria

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  • Dirk J. Dined: 6 months ago
    3.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 07 Feb 25
    Food and price could be better, also location is not that wow

  • James C. Dined: 7 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 03 Feb 25
    Thank you for a brilliant evening - Finn was a great host too.

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