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Peddlars

78/100 (3798 ratings)

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"Amazing!!! First timer but I will definitely return again and again. Was the perfect to have some alone time for lunch with my boyfriend. The food..."

Eldolene Fradie

"We tried to get a table for lunch at 2 other restaurants prior to visiting Peddlars & Co. All totally full. We were releaved to find that Peddlars..."

Lisa Daubermann

"Amazing food for sure! I've been there a few times but after my mom hosted her birthday party at your place I'm even more convinced that you're one..."

Juanita Abrahams

"Changed from last year .looks really good got a real good vibe again.always enjoy when we come over from UK.back to its best and great..."

Mick Smith

"We have had the best day! Unbelievably delicious burgers and the most amazing waiter (Richard lV) thank you for an amazing..."

Samantha Haskell

"We had supper at Peddlars last night, was cosy inside with lighting, and bar looked great. I had the kingklip, was delicious! Great house wine! And..."

Bonita Hogan

"Awesome setting/lekker food and a waiter (Richard IV) with rocking personality. My partner was disgusted that I had never brought him to Peddlars..."

Gordon Bauerle-Sims

"Great food, great service, massive selection of drinks, not to mention --- daily cocktail..."

Kiran Magan

"Always a good place to catch up with old friends, or grab a quick..."

Tariq Rufino

"We had dinner at Volare last night, we originally planned on using our entertainer vouchers but were pleasantly surprised by the 2 for 1 special that..."

Laura Son

"Visited Volare a little while ago for a leisurely lunch. Their menu is quite expansive with an amazing selection of foodie items. I started off with..."

I Love Foodies

"I'm not sure whether it was our food choices that were uninspired, or the restaurant, but our experience was a little flat. The steak was good..."

Coral Le Roux

"There are 3 distinct restaurants in one location which comprises of Volare Ristorante, The Oak Terrace and The Local. This is a very unique concept..."

Sharese Hunt

"I'd heard various reports about this place and it quite surprised me. The service is fantastic. We had the manager check on us at least 3 time and..."

Glen Hunt

"Before we decided where to eat,I checked the menu as well as the wine list.Reading the starters made up my mind!Marrow Bones!! Hey,..."

Louis Davids

"Dinner at Volare was a long time coming for me and my boyfriend, so expectations were high. They were met and exceeded. We enjoyed a drink and some..."

Cait McWilliams

"The bread came with an extraordinary balsamic vinegar - had an almost peppery taste to it - very yummy. As a starter I tried the Tuna Carpaccio that..."

Diederik Van 't Hof

"After being a long time local at Peddlers I tried Volare for a lazy Sunday lunch. The food was amazing. The pork belly was amazing with the veal a..."

Jonathan Szoke

"We tried the revamped restaurant last Thursday evening. It has a new modern feel to it, but does feel a little clinical. We both had the mussels..."

Andrew Treu

"I had a wonderful evening at Volare. The food was absolutely amazing and the staff were extremely friendly. My meal was delicious and all the other..."

Mathew West-Russell

"Had a table for 4 on a Sunday night, so quite empty. Most of the food was good to excellent, including the Seabass and semifreddo. Less successful..."

Fried Onion

"We had the most fantastic evening at Volare!! Serious highlights include the ricotta gnocchi with braised beef tongue, the three cheese salad ( which..."

Toomuchloveliness

"Just fantastic. We'd follow Chef Brad anywhere, but so glad he ended up here. Beautiful Italian, generous and homely but still so special. The tuna..."

Candice Bresler

"A fantastic hidden gem in the southern suburbs. A real nice venue especially on those summery days as they have a fantastic outdoor seating area..."

Christopher Hendrickse

"Delicious food, efficient and friendly service. We had pork belly, steak, linefish/calamari combo and cheesecake. All beautifully..."

Evelyn Gould

"Really great place. Awesome well priced food. We had burgers and they were top class. Highly recommended. Cheesecake was also..."

Garth de Klerk

"Super friendly staff who were all very accommodating. Went to watch the Bokke play and it was such a vibe. TVs up everywhere so nobody missed out on..."

Vicki Boyes

"I was looking for a restaurant for dinner to have a small intimate birthday dinner with my family. Googled so many places needed to have a versatile..."

monique kemp

"Relaxed atmosphere. Friendly service. Beyond burger was the juiciest vegetarian/vegan burger I've ever eaten. Onion rings were light and crispy and..."

Shuaib Dustay

"Lovely outdoor setting in the courtyard. No views when you are inside the restaurant hence the 4 star rating but still a very lovely venue. I had..."

Enid Son

"I've always liked coming to Peddlars. Food, service, and atmosphere - always excellent. Your Malva pudding is a real delight and the home-made..."

Everly Cirineo

"This was one of our first stops in cape town, we enjoyed a burger and a cafe latte, the food was amazing the staff were super friendly. Inside there..."

Mathys Du Plessis

"Great way to end off a day. They have delicious cocktails, sugar free spritzers, coffees, tapas, salads, pastas and burgers. Very unique design to..."

Izelke Gebhardt

"We were lucky to watch three world cup rugby games at Peddlars in the last few weeks. Well organised booking system, great service even though the..."

Lauren Moore

"Have been going for years. And it's always been an awesome spot. Food is great, and the atmosphere is perfect for a relaxed brunch /lunch. Not really..."

Gail Meyer

"Wow, the experience at Peddlars was incredible! The food is really delicious and flavourful and the service was top notch. The manager walked the..."

Gill A

"We had the most warm welcome and excellent service from both Clint and Shaun during our visits recently. They go beyond duty to make a patron feel..."

Margrietha Pretorius

"Great food and excellent service is all one needs to have a good time :) thank you 🙏 will be back soon. Love the snack platter & the strawberry..."

K B (Sundays River Adventures)

"A delightful surprise after a Monday Group Walk. An airy restaurant where covid distancing is practiced with ease. A well stocked, interesting deli..."

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Simon's Restaurant

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"We loved the place went for lunch yesterday friendly staff amazing view beautiful venue food was yummy will definitely go back and the prices very..."

Sandy Topley

"Fantastic birthday treat. Kids said their burgers were the best of the hols. 5 tasting wines and cheeseboard were to die for. Wish we lived..."

Katie Worthington

"I attended a 70th birthday celebration yesterday....wow the food was scrumptious. Lamb mouth watering. Will definately go..."

Lynette Joy Palanyandi Jeftha

"Simon’s at Groot Constantia was the venue we chose for our wedding in January 2018. Thank you to Dawn and the management and staff at Simon’s...."

Kerry May

"The Taste Emporium Market is great - lots of choice for absolutely delicious food from unique vendors. One of only a few markets where vendors still..."

Terri Lee

"Fantastic wine tasting experience and the best plated fish and chips I have had in Cape Town in years! Well done. I will be..."

Johan Van Schalkwyk

"I go to Simons every time I'm in Cape Town and its always a great afternoon out, fresh flavoursome favourites. This time i had the fish and chips and..."

Marie de Jager

"Great setting, friendly efficient staff, tasty food and good wine .... what else can only ever ask for! Hope you come back one day..."

Annett Croasdale

"Great camembert burger. It was my first and I loved the originality and how well it worked. Wine was great as expected. The staff was very friendly..."

Busisiwe Mavundla

"I had a great experience at Simon’s Restaurant. We received fantastic service in this well lit and open restaurant. I would have enjoyed some soft..."

Anna Potgieter

"Love this place , the food is amazing and never disappoints . The service is outstanding. The setting is serene and absolutely beautiful ...."

Livlov

"We found ourselves at Simons on a cold rainy day.it was warm and cosy inside and we were welcomed by a very congenial manageress.We shared a..."

Angus

"Great food, great wine, great service and a beautiful view.. Love this place.. I ordered the pork belly, which was to die for.. my boyfriend had the..."

Robin Edwards

"Lovely venue set under the trees. We had calamari and caprese salad for starters, and fish of the day (angel fish) as mains. The food was good...."

Lizelle Brink

"Pretty cool spot with some great menu options. We went here on New Year’s Day so we had to try their prime rib burger. It was simple and sublime. I..."

Gabriella Maxine Abrahams

"Fantastic ambience, great food and excellent service.The restaurant has a super chilled atmosphere and a lovely view of the vineyard as you..."

Palesa.mahloele

"Exquisite venue. Service is unfortunately lacking in excellence, but they get away with it because of the beautiful setting and influx of tourists...."

Amaryllis

"Amazing cheese platter, loved the Unwooded Chardonnay! Lovely surroundings, the staff are very friendly and they offer suggestions. All round great...."

Florence 'Malehlabathe Phelanyane

"Had been to this lovely restaurant after wine tasting @ Groot Constantia Wine Estate, We decided to have a meal as we were high and hungry after all..."

Shobha Maruthy

"Lovely. Good food. Beautiful setting. Food was very good but mine had gone slightly cold. Everybody else's meal seemed to be without fault so 4.5 it..."

Sungula Nkabinde

"Really enjoyed Simon's. The food was great. But they took really long to take our orders and to serve us our drinks. But overall a great experience...."

Khensani Makwala

"Truly a stunning place to have a lazy Sunday, but definitely not a place to go if you're expecting great service. The wine tasting selection is..."

Phenyo Makgabo

"We sat outside on a winter day. It was lovely sunny weather.I ordered the beef Burger. It was a homemade patty and the bun was crispy fresh...."

Johan Van Dyk

"A solid old Constantia favorite. Not wildly impressive but decent. New menu is an improvement and the wine list is always good. It's hard not to..."

Lynda Cooper

"What an absolute pleasure visiting Simon's at Groot Constantia this past Wednesday. It was my first time and had decided to take my mom and fiancé..."

Chad Marks

"Lovely location to enjoy a good lunch in the open air. The waitrons were very helpful and welcoming. The food looked amazing, the only downside was..."

Robin Mahlangu

"I had such a lovely afternoon at Groot Constantia, mainly because of this lovely restaurant we had lunch at. The service was impeccable, we..."

Chanel Pillay

"Sunday Market at the Simon's restaurant, another way of offering their delicious boards of cheese or cured meats, with or without wine pairings...."

Talia Lee Cohen

"How amazing is this place. Take a stroll past the first deli at Groot Constantia beyond the duckpond and arrive at Simons. Nestled under the vines..."

Janthinus Schrage

"Food good, well priced for Cape Town in season. Service was slowish, but management handled it well with freebie coffees for entire table which was..."

Gabi

"A picturesque setting on a 300 year old farm. How can you go wrong!? The staff are extremely friendly and on point, combining with great food and..."

Zak Dylan Morris

"Situated On the groot constantia vineyard, which has had 330 years of success, if my memory serves me correctly. We experience the most tranquil..."

Michella Ferreira Pellegrino

"Simon's at Groot Constantia is an absolute gem. First, you have the amazing location which cannot be overstated enough. The service here is..."

Francesca Favero

"My sister and I decided to celebrate the beginning of Cape Town's unbeatable summer and treat ourselves to lunch at Simon's! From the sophisticated..."

Danica Astra Prout-Jones

"After Wine Tasting my friends and I went to the Simon's Restaurant for a late lunch.We enjoyed the food and the food was phenomenal and..."

Keletso Moloto

"Dec 27 lunch: After the visit and wine tasting at Groot, we managed to get a place at the resturant - its quite a big place and though it was summer,..."

Maulin Parekh

"Absolutely love this place. Its perfect for a family lunch or brunch with your friends. My favourite on the menu is definitely the cheesecake and the..."

Tabassum Smiley Aleem

"A group of friends and I decided to have a relaxed lunch here and were pleasantly surprised by the natural beauty, wine and food at Groot Constantia...."

Deee

"Had the most amazing experience at this cozy spot, everything was made to absolute perfection, my pallet is still in awe, the service was amazing, I..."

Portia Mothetho

"A laid back, local experience in the Groot Constantia grounds. Perfect to sit outside on a beautiful Cape Town day! Menu is comprehensive and..."

Barbara Ann Hall

"Picturesque setting with views that are so beautiful you will struggle to leave Simon's Restaurant :) Good news is that you can always go back! My..."

Sumendra Chetty

"Simon's Restaurant in Constantia is one of my favourite places to dine. The Mushroom Linguine is divine and the staff are amazing. I've never had a..."

Pree

"This morning my wife and I had a disgusting experience at a restaurant in Constantia with kitchen staff swearing at each other, slow service and a..."

Christopher Mills

"This restaurant does not have the most brilliant menu or food that will make you wish you could eat forever; but I have been there many times and I..."

Egor Arkhipov

"Lovely setting. Great food. Fantastic service! Lekker place for kids to play on the jungle gyms! The food was all top notch with no room to complain...."

Tony Paladin

"Last week for our CT Food Challenge picnic experience, we decided to stay close to home and not venture out of the city itself. Wine estate of..."

I Love Foodies

"Went to Simons on a particularly stunning evening. The vines and iceberg roses lined the road to the restaurant. Shown to our table smartly and..."

Stuart

"Best fish and chips I've had in a while. Tasted the mushroom linguine which was amazing too. Great service and a super relaxing setting. A lot..."

Nicole Velleman

"Due to a wonderful setting Simons has always been popular. You can't go wrong with picturesque Constantia. The last few times I've been I wasn't..."

Phoebe Kondylis

"Had thee most amazing Birthday Breakfast at simons restaurant prior to a wine tour at Groot Constantia. The vibe, the surroundings, the..."

Serena Seunarain

"Luncheon at this beautiful venue set overlooking the vineyards of Groot Constantia is pure bliss. The estate is beautifully & lovingly maintained so..."

JotterJo

"Simon's menu offers a unique spin on traditional South African dishes. Take for example, their spicy bobotie dumplings or fried salt and pepper..."

Jenna Espley-Jones

"Beautiful setting with plenty of space outside. We were a big group, but our waiter was very efficient and friendly. They were also very..."

Zanel

"I just came home from a wedding here at Simons. The starters were good, and the main- peri peri chicken was tasty. The bite sized cheesecakes and..."

Emma Bowen

"Went for Sunday lunch - good food and great service! Calamari main is highly recommended ;) but will also need to work my way through some other menu..."

GideonC

"What a lovely afternoon at Simons. The staff were friendly and helpful, the food was impeccable and we didn't have to wait very long even though we..."

Meghnaaz Williams

"Went to Simons for a belated birthday dinner this week and it was wonderful! This restaurant has some nostalgia for us so that always factors in but..."

Kirsty Metcalf

"My boyfriend took me here for a relaxing lunch on this overcast Saturday. Walking in, we were greeted cheerfully and helped to a table we wanted...."

Cait McWilliams

"A part of the Groot Constantia Wine Estate, Simon's Deli is the restaurant just behind the original homestead, now a museum and worth wandering..."

Wilna Bester

"Stunning location, so if you can, try sit outside on a nice day. Great food, good service - an all round good experience for a lazy Sunday..."

Jessica Stromin

"My friend Tanya and I recently went to Groot Constantia for a wine tasting. After enjoying their chocolate and wine pairing, we headed over to..."

Anja Van Der Spuy

"We tried Simons for the first time on Saturday evening. I must say it’s quite a detour getting there, almost got lost! :) We got to enjoy the 5..."

Gitan Naki

"After some wine and chocolate pairing we decided to go for some late lunch... We were lucky enough to get a spot at Simon's Resturant. We had the..."

Monique Pereira

"We went to simon's deli who his actually behind the main restaurant. The portion sizes are huge!! The continental is probably your best value for..."

Warrick Philip Shannon

"Went on the red bus and decided to have lunch in Constantia.how posh was l lol now I finally understand why its important to treat yourself .I..."

Samukeliso Eneya

"I was lucky enough to enjoy a 2 course meal at Simon's today. I chose the smoked salmon as a starter, and opted for the lamb shoulder as a main...."

Natasha Silva

"I've been to Simon's a number of times and it's perfect for a Sunday lunch spent with family. The view is stunning and encompasses the Cape..."

Robert Peitzsch

"Yes, it's a bit touristy, but it's also really great. I've visited Simon's a few times and enjoyed every experience. The first time I split a cheese..."

Jenny Sarah Coulson

"My husband and I had lunch here. Wow !! What amazing food. We ordered for spicy Mozambiqan prawns, fish cake and slow braised pork belly. The..."

Helu

"In short.. Great food, great service. Ordered the fillet steak and the lamb shank. Both were lovely. The tranquil setting of the surrounding vineyard..."

Caryn Parker

"An all-time favourite destination on a sunny day. Service has never dissapointed, food is also of value, and the estate wines are good. Love the..."

Karin Kok Henriques

"Fantastic orgasmic salmon fishcake. Delicious caprese salad and smoked salmon with melba toast. Great cheese board to pick from. Pongracz Brut and..."

Karen Hulme

"Absolutely amazing food and a great setting. Such an amazing vibe and I really suggest going with friends and drinking a whole lot of wine. I went in..."

Laura Coulson

"I go to Simon's quite often for lunch in summer and really love the relaxed atmosphere and view of the vineyards. It is an extremely popular lunch..."

Carrie Le Roux

"I've had a wonderful afternoon in a shady spot here, as well as very enjoyable evenings inside. The food is tasty, and the service is always quick..."

Kate McLean

"Had a great slow afternoon here. Nice staff, on a big table of 12. Everything arrived together as ordered and no real complaints, kids meals a it..."

John Cowing

"We had a great lunch at Simons! This is a brilliant little place but I would recommended booking to get a table. I was surprised to see some reviews..."

James Hickman

"Went to Simon's for a fantastic lunch. If the buffet options are anything to go by, the food tastes fantastic, with a great view of the winelands...."

Vishal Mistry

"Lovely atmosphere, romantic and quality service. A place I will never..."

Nikki Desmore

"Simon's is set amongst beautiful, rolling hills and is ensconced in so much lush greenery. It's a great place for a sunset dinner particularly during..."

Gill A

"The views are breath taking, the atmosphere was very calm and peaceful, and the wine was delicious. Loved the picnic experience, although the..."

Michael Pelser

"Spectacular picnic setting. Loved the lush vineyards. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful. We were there on Sunday for my birthday and the live..."

Shereen Bruinders

"Food wasn’t as nice as I wished. Lacking in flavour, it’s quite average. The atmosphere is great! Good vibe, sometimes live music is..."

Jesse Twum-Boafo

"The wine, the food, the cheese, the atmosphere 👌 I come back here every time I visit. The view are stunning and the air refreshing. Very..."

Angélique Combrink

"Went there for our company end of year function, it was the picnic baskets out side. Nice location and everything ran smoothly. Food was decent too...."

Louis Corfield

"A lively and festive experience for a big group of 17. So much fun and seriously the best burger ever. Loved the wine paring suggestion. Lemon..."

Abby Humphrey

"Beautiful venue and restaurant. Food wasn't up to par though. Food quality could be better. I ordered the chicken schnitzel with an extra mushroom..."

Cole Goldie

"anotget favorite place with stunning view, plenty choice of drinks and reasonable price and delicious foods. what make it more unique is that it is a..."

Samira Gh

"Haven't been to Simon's Restaurant in ages, but they never seem to disappoint. The service and food is top class, and they are dog friendly which is..."

Llewellyn Schoeman

"Beautiful ambience with the choice of indoor and outdoor seating. The service was great and the food was sumptuous- their chicken burger never..."

Sushmita Maharaj

"A great experience overall. Celebrating my birthday, all my favorite songs were played. Lovely..."

Bradley Bailey

"Had an excellent burger for lunch. My wife had the seared tuna - a larger portion which ensured that the tuna was properly seared without cooking..."

Luke Mckend

"Wow! What an amazing meal. We had late lunch here around 2 pm after wine tasting. Served by Joel we had wonderful appetizers of escargot and..."

Kimberly Withum

"Only my second time visiting, but for a casual restaurant dining, it really is impressive. Our waitress was super high energy and ticked all the..."

Chris Williams

"Good service, with a big smile with a great view to the mountains. Food is..."

Tjarco Kunkeler

"Many thanks for hosting us on this special occasion, in celebration of my dear father’s 88th birthday. The attentive and friendly service was much..."

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