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The Restaurant at Waterkloof

Sir Lowry's Pass Road, Somerset West, South Africa
0027+21 858 1491
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Price range: RM96 - RM175
Cuisines: Contemporary, International
Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, View, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, View, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Cape Town Central, South Africa
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Dinner booked for VIP client from overseas. Confirmed by email from restaurant manager. On day of dinner after a full day winelands tour, guest and tour guide stand in front of locked gates. No word / email to advise that restaurant is closed for 1 months winter break... NO COMMENT ...

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW via mobile

A beautiful setting with spectacular views. The service was good. The food was really tasty and we had a good overall afternoon.

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Geneva, Switzerland
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35 reviews 35 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

This fairly affordable restaurant offers a rare experience of superb fine dining with breathtaking views, This is a restaurant with 6-8 chefs who cater for no more than 60-70 people It has a unique architectural structure, great interior and unique design, unbelievable ambiance, and absolutely delicious food, It is managed by Micky who is probably one of the most efficient,... More

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Johannesburg
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

A few days ago my Husband and I enjoyed the most superb lunch at the Restaurant at Waterkloof. We go there as often as we can - not always possible because we live over an hour away, but we do like to spend special occasions there. Oh my goodness, what a breathtaking experience! Not only is the location exquisite -... More

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George, South Africa
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

You can't go on the wine route without visiting this setting, it is truly spectacular with a far off view over Gordon's bay. The architecture won a prize. Set in the middle of vineyards on a hill this modern building and artistic interior houses the wine cellars and nouvelle cuisine restaurant. Take your camera, the mountainous backdrop to the vineyard... More

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Durbanville, South Africa
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6 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

What a great experience. No words to described the beautiful view from the deck. The service was very good with a very professional air to it. The food was superb! It was presented so nicely that you don't really want to eat it - but when you took the leap and ate it - unbelievably good food! A definite recommend... More

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Hampton, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

I was invited to the Waterkloof by a friend for a celebration meal. The menu is quite eclectic and the portions are very nouvelle cuisine. Some of the dishes seemed to be missing one of the component parts, and the butter that was served with the bread tasted distinctly off, although we were assured that this was the normal flavour... More

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Cape Town
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Went there for lunch, and expected a lot from this place. The view is magnificent (till the ocean); the food however is not magnificent: my quail was not hot when served and missed a sauce. The service was really poor: my son had to wait about half an hour before he got his grapetiser. When I asked for a plain... More

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Aix-en-Provence, France
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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

We loved this place, the restaurant looks gorgeous, the view is stunning, the service is top-notch, the wines are excellent and the food delicious. Highly recommend!!!

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Forget the view. In the first place you go there to enjoy the food - not the view, not the ambiance, not the high ceilings or glass. The food's presentation is good, but I agree - the food is a contradiction - average, below average. I won't bother to go back to Waterkloof again. I expected more - what a... More

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