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The Jordan Restaurant with Marthinus Ferreira

Contemporary Fine Dining
3P4W+P5 Stellenbosch Farms, South Africa
(483 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Sunsets
  • Wine Estate
  • Gourmet Guide Plated

One of the first signature chef restaurants in the Cape Winelands, Jordan Restaurant brought Chef George Jardine’s brand of contemporary fare from city to country in 2009.

We are excited to announce that Marthinus Ferreira, of Dw eleven – 13 in Johannesburg, has taken over the management of The Jordan Restaurant, taking over from Chef George Jardine. The signature restaurant will trade under the name The Jordan Restaurant with Marthinus Ferreira.

Marthinus Ferreira has helped shape the South African food scene, with his flair for food gastronomy inspired by his childhood favourites and influences from abroad, having worked with some of the world’s top chefs, including Chef Gordon Ramsay & Chef Heston Blumenthal.

Gourmet Guide Description

Marthinus Ferreira’s attention to detail and sublime sauces earned him two-plate status at DW 11-13 in Dunkeld, Johannesburg. His new home is the iconic Jordan’s wine estate in Stellenbosch. Immediate access to prime, seasonal ingredients and operating in a restaurant that allows nature in, is pure joy for this passionate chef. The stunning winelands vista is a far cry from an entrance in a busy carpark in Dunkeld, and Jozi diners who loved his cuisine are sure to follow.

“It’s all about generosity at Jordan’s,” stated chef Marthinus. A small plate of frozen grapes and pickled olives precede a verdant salad of spinach, herbs, sprouts and a miso dressing, plus milk bun brushed with oil using a bouquet garni with a side of miso butter. “My style is unique and different to what is in the winelands. It’s all about intense and deep flavours,” expressed Marthinus.

A trio of desserts may include a decadent chocolate mousse with crunchy peanut honeycomb and banana ice-cream. The gorgonzola dessert is a sweet-savoury combo of melon, walnut, pancetta, pear and gorgonzola sauce.

The service is relaxed yet superior, friendly and informative. It’s detail-driven, with colour-coded ceramic cups to indicate whether you are drinking still or sparkling water, many touches like a monogrammed ceramic knife and a tray of fruits presented to flavour the waters.

There is an ‘everything menu’ – everything on an a la carte menu, but not as a five-hour experience, instead condensed for more relaxed dining. Watch out for winemaker dinners, each season will be heralded with a menu showcasing what Marthinus is currently playing with.

Reviews (483)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.5
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.8
  • Andrew M. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 21 Apr 24
    Had an awesome experience last night at Jordan. Everything was perfect.

  • Jacqui S. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 21 Apr 24
    One of the best dining experiences I have had. Everything was absolutely amazing!

  • Julian B. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 20 Apr 24
    What a wonderful restaurant

  • Leon Pagrach Dined: 6 days ago
    4
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 20 Apr 24
    Definitely can be compared to Michelin star restaurants in terms of food. Interesting and creative dishes, with generally speaking a lot happening on the plates. Although the dishes were sometimes overwhelming, the tastes, textures and techniques were of a high and well balanced level. Our waitress (not the pregnant one) was the only one who could not keep up with the level. She seemed not very hospitable, willing to help and seemed offended that we would share a wine pairing (six glasses in total, having taken wine tours on the estate already). With our two different mains she didn't ask whether we wanted the red or white and chose the white wine glass for us. The sommelier wanted us to taste a few drops of the red that would have been part of the wine arrangement. Very friendly we thought (sommelier was very good overall), however our waitress wasn't going to let that one pass, so we got a 400 rand quarter glass of wine charged. Obviously that was corrected after the comment we made. Overall the food exceeded our expectations, but the general attitude of the waitress really cost Jordan restaurant an excellent review. Definitely some star power present so keep up the good work Martinus!

  • John Peter S. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 18 Apr 24
    Superb setting, service and food.

  • Heinz R. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 18 Apr 24
    PERFEKT

  • Louise J. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 15 Apr 24
    Excellent meal with thoughtful service and of course a great view.

  • Peter M. O. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Marlen S. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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  • Monday 12h00 - 15h00
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 15h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 15h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 15h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 15h00 - 18h30 - 23h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 15h00 - 18h30 - 23h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 15h00