TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Jonkershuis Restaurant At Groot Constantia

82/100 (6009 ratings)

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Groot Constantia Sauvignon Semillon Blend

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Dalewood Cheese Platter

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Street Parking

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Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

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"This is by far the most favourite place that we come to every year! It s setting alone is quite stunning and then as you drive up to the beautiful..."

Jules Cranfield

"Excellent service. Beautiful setting. Have recently started running in Groot Constantia as of Monday. Decided to refresh after our run. We were..."

Michele Meyer

"Wow is all I can say!!! I had such a lovely experience at breakfast. Not only was the food absolutely delish but the service was incredible. Our..."

Sacha Barnard

"We had a fabulous breakfast at Jonkershuis. The menu had all the favourites but also some "different " options. I don't like eggs so was delighted..."

Joan Boshoff

"Just an amazing place ! Super lovely abs friendly staff. Accommodating kitchen. Amazing views ! Highly..."

Abhi Manyu

"Incredible service from Jonkershuis! I referred two guests there who were celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary yesterday. Prior to their..."

Janina Kritzer

"Great food! Awesome atmosphere... would reccommend anyone to experience the food especially... good wine..."

Gail Fisher

"Awesome service..food portion perfect..food very..."

Anya Joubert

"The food was amazing! Beautiful place and delicious..."

Samantha VanSlyke

"A short summary of a lovely day out recently and meal here.. Food:To start, the fresh tuna salad: cos, Avocado, fennel, dill,..."

Lauras World

"Beautiful scenery, ordered beef burgers and they were delicious! Really worth the price (considering the prices of most burgers these days,..."

Caitlin Smitsdorff

"Had a lovely Sunday lunch here at Jonkershuis. Great food and wine list, as well as lovely service...."

Sarah Herrington

"I decided to give my mom an early mothers day gift by taking her to breakfast at Jonkerhuis. What a wonderful morning. The Waitrons were friendly and..."

Rhonel Stoltz

"The food and wine here is really good. I had a sirloin steak which was done perfectly. I'm a fan of sweet drinks so I had the Groot Constatia Grand..."

Rhoneth

"This is my favourite place to have Pork Belly. It's really beautiful! I can't fault that dish. Scenery outside speaks for itself. My only critique..."

Tselane

"Best cheese and charcuterie board iv had in Cape Town. It's a must! You can combine a single meat and single cheese platter to make a perfect board..."

Kimberly Pringle

"Decided to cash in my entertainer voucher here and boy was I super happy! We ordered wine from the estate, duh - and went straight into..."

Aletha Jeftha

"Went to jonkershuis with my daughter today. Awesome just cos I was with her... But ok, lemme get to the place.. Called on the last minute and..."

Chantal Muller

"Wonderful setting with old charm. Very busy for breakfast. Food was lovely, fresh scones, mushroom and pouched egg. Preserve’s highlight def..."

Bridgena Barnard

"Really enjoy Jonkershuis for breakfast, great poached eggs, tasty hollandaise sauce, good coffee and a view that would be hard to beat anywhere in..."

John Martin

"We celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary today at this beautiful estate. Starting off sharing the Angry Beef Samoosas, fresh and crispy served with..."

Lucinda Villain

"Entering Groot Constantia is like entering in a movie.. the scenery, the atmosphere, everything is perfect! One of the restaurant within the Estate,..."

'Alessandro Cernuschi

"Beautiful surroundings and lovely food! We had the Karoo lamb Cape Malay curry and kudu venison for mains and both were very tasty! Malva..."

Lindi Lion

"One of my favorite "nature" restaurants, in the middle of a huge plot is Jonkerhuis where my dogs just LOVE to run around! We had the malay curry..."

Yajna Gold

"Big ups to our waitress Kaylee (not sure if that’s the correct spelling) super friendly and attentive, second time she served us. They..."

Lisa Van Der Poel

"I’ll put this on record, I had the best cheesecake ever. My family enjoyed their meals. I had a kingklip, hubby had the rib eye and the kids each..."

Matlhodi Mashamba

"Jonkershuis has really improved over the last few years - really beautiful outdoor area to sit under the trees enjoying a glass of wine!..."

Nicole Vrede

"Jonkershuis is a winner for Sunday breakfast or lunch. Great for extended family birthday parties and the grass is rad for lighties. The babotie and..."

Supervundu

"I just want to thank the Chef. Our meal was made with the best quality food and honestly one of the best meals I have had in a very long..."

Peter

"Popped in for a late breakfast. Really enjoyed the "out of the city" feel that the farm had. So much outdoor space to enjoy.The restaurant..."

Natalie

"Service very good. Location stunning (Beautiful views of Constantia vineyards and mountains). Food excellent. Everyone really enjoyed their meal. No..."

Bebz H

"Came here during the red bus wine route estate hop. Had a lovely lunch with a group of friends. Wine on the side of course. The indoor courtyard area..."

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"We had a great family lunch here (and luckily for us it was on the Entertainer app. We hoped to sit by the fire but we didn't book far enough in..."

Charné

"This place is really beautiful when you sit outside and nice elegant feel on the inside plus the food is absolutely amazing I really like the corn..."

Atara Jaffe

"Perfect place to go to for lunch on a sunny day, what a beautiful view.I had the soda battered hake fillet was really yummy and the service was..."

Ruan De Goede

"Well organized staff, well prepared food, good atmosphere, and lovely cheese cake! A restaurant that always tries their best to impress. Good old..."

Johan Mocke

"Food was super good, awesome menu, great staff. Loved the portion sizes! Super worth the money! And its just awesome to spend the day..."

Gabriel Stein

"Absolutely beautiful! Service is great, food is excellent, I tried the Vegetable curry which is delicious and I would recommend it to any vegan or..."

Gerkinbi

"A real treat. Food was excellent, particularly the bobotie and the Karoo lamb curry. Service is also top drawer. We will be back very soon. If I..."

Zelm

"Set in one of the most beautiful wine farms and one of the oldest wine farms in Cape Town. We went for lunch, and had a very satisfying leg of..."

Viljoen De Kock

"Tradition, high quality, and friendly. All of this in a very nice old wine farm just next to an interesting cape dutch house. I love spending lunches..."

Pusm

"Q: shall we go for a glass of wine at Jonkershuis before dinner?A: yes we shall! (Or as the missus puts it, Why the hell..."

Douglas Lorimer

"Jonkershuis is one of my favorite retreats in Cape Town combining the incredible Groot Constantia wine estate with very tasty food.The..."

John Risk Golding

"Spent a sunny Monday afternoon enjoying the view from Jonkershuis. Loads of tourists around enjoying good food and wine. The service is absolutely..."

Adrian Kaplan

"This is a must go to place for great malva pudding...I love it for days and Jonkerhuis made so delicious. I had burgers and chips and I must say the..."

Unopa Mazwigwila

"Booked a large dinner booking with a set menu at Jonkershuis. The setting of this restaurant is breathtaking. A private dining area was set up..."

Kerryn Rehse

"The beauty of the estate gives the restaurant a great ambience. It's old and graceful and special. The food is good: we had chicken breast, kingklip..."

Jackson L

"I really love outside seating where you enjoy the beautiful weather and the big trees. The tables and chairs are outdoor furniture with cushions to..."

Elle Mbadaliga

"We could not get a booking for the Saturday or Sunday lunch. Booking at least a week in advance required. But we did get a table on a Monday. The..."

Mark Faesen

"A definite must for any tourist (and local), to eat at the original home at 500 year old Groot Constantia is such a treat, the museum is next door..."

Annie Hodes

"After our wine tasting wife and I popped in here for lunch as it's on the Groot Constantia estate. I ordered the Burger with added bacon and mature..."

Carl Thomas

"Sundays are for spoils, and what a spoil our little trip to Jonkershuis was last weekend! Phoned in that morning and we were accommodated at one..."

Alex Sanan

"The view alone is worth a 4 and then the food arrived to lift the rating.We went for variety JoJo had the cold meats platter and I had the curry..."

Pierre Fick

"Here, the food is secondary to the location. For breakfast, Avo smash was good. Eggs Benedict Florentine was fine. My French toast was boring and its..."

Jill Nudelman

"✔️ Beautiful location to sit outside under the trees or inside in the warmth✔️ Friendly service with a smile✖️ Awful coffee..."

Lauren Kim

"Had breakfast with my parents and hubby at Jonkershuis. I have yet to have an eggs benedict to match and my dad's breakfast burger was amazing. The..."

Nikki Fick

"Jonkershuis Restaurant & the estate with everything else it has to offer, is a must for every nature lover who wish to dine in & with nature...a..."

Isaac J. R. Schalk

"Food was amazing. Ordered the Cape Malay Tasting Plate: Bobotie, Lamb and chicken curry. Substantial meal and no starter necessary. Lamb curry was..."

Rouxann

"What a treat! My boyfriend and I came here on a sunny late afternoon and everything about this restaurant is fantastic! We got to pick our..."

TaslynneF

"What a beautiful restaurant. We had a lovely lunch and everyone was very happy with their meal choices. The food was good, the service was great and..."

Linda

"Breakfast done right. I am going to mention the setting once - it's gorgeous, perfect location overlooking the wine farm from on high. An old estate..."

Kendall Law

"Lovely views and venue with great food. Would definitely recommend it. Service also very good from our attentive waiter. Food was fresh and plating..."

Noemi Dos Santos

"Jonkershuis is surrounded by beautiful scenery. The outside seating is surrounded by green grass and tall trees. Service here from start to finish..."

Miguel Dos Santos

"Although this restaurant is a bit pricey and touristy, set in the grounds of Groot Constantia, the food is world class!The service is excellent..."

Barbara Ann Hall

"Jonkershuis is definitely one of the most beautifully situated restaurants I've ever been to. Nestled amongst the vines and close to the grand main..."

Julia Louise Domanski

"Came here for Fathers Day breakfast. It is a very cute restaurant, with a divine farmhouse feel. It's perfect for winter when you want to be cosy and..."

Jessica Stromin

"Jonkerhuis is situated at the beautiful Groot Constantia. Fantastic beautiful restaurant that looks very grandiose with a rustic homely menu. The..."

Sumendra Chetty

"my wife and I visited yesterday for Sunday lunch and we made use of our entertainer app. Oh my G-d, we both had the malay lamb curry and it was out..."

Clive Goodheart

"What an amazing, quaint restaurant, perfect for an autumn breakfast! Between us, we ordered The Salmon trout(with scrambled eggs) on sourdough, the..."

Nicol Miller

"Beautiful setting with lots of space for the children to run around. Instead of getting a cooked breakfast as we usually do we tried the sugar-free..."

Teresa Ulyate

"Hand me a breath mint...the garlic. So much garlic. Let me start by saying that the place is homely, and we found the food to be too. We started with..."

Coral Le Roux

"Definitely worth a visit ! Couldn't fault the food ,they have a great breakfast menu. Good service and located in the beautiful Groot Constantia...."

Kerissa Naidoo

"Been here for breakfast a few times and always had a nice time. I enjoyed the eggs florentine very much. Service was good and there's great views,..."

Jayshall Vassen

"We went to this restaurant for breakfast. The weather was a bit windy and cold so we had to settle for inside vs having breakfast under the ons..."

Magda Oosthuysen

"This was my third visit to the Jonkershuis, and I will most probably return on a few more occasions in future. The Jonkershuis is set on the Groot..."

Christian

"After a 12km hike, we decided that the only place to go for breakfast was junkers Huish! The most amazing scones! My sister and I shared a provance..."

Sheila Pinheiro Nainkin

"I love this restaurant. Really homely feel especially for a Sunday lunch. The fillet is fantastic, perfectly cooked to specification and delicious!..."

Sandy

"We were on the City Sightseeing bus tour and stopped off at Groot Constantia for wine tasting. When wandering past Jonkershuis, we decided rather to..."

Meg Maccallum

"Well now, after spending the day at a pool party in the constantia hills while my better half was at work... I had some serious sucking up to do... A..."

Trevor Pols

"We popped in for a table of 10 without pre booking. The staff were very accommodating and helped us. Once we ordered the food came out promptly and..."

Welmie Loves Food & Wine

"Once again an outstanding meal! Started with a deliciously crisp and well dressed Caesar salad - a favourite of mine. We each had a Cape Malay Plate..."

JotterJo

"This is a lovely spot for breakfast under the trees on the magnificent Groot Constantia Wine Estate. I enjoyed a very generous portion of ciabatta..."

Andrew Treu

"Great atmosphere & good food. Service was great - attentive but not over tge top. Food choices fantastic & good value. Going back for sure. Taster..."

David Ensor

"My new favourite place to have breakfast. The Benedict was divine and the service was also awesome. Waitors were very attentive. A must if you're in..."

Vicky Gross

"We had an amazing meal at Jonkershuis and I would definitely recommend this restaurant! We sat outside on a lovely summers day and enjoyed some..."

Caitlin Hanck

"Yoh, Jonkershuis has an expensive menu. It's definitely more of a tourist destination/ celebration restaurant than a casual diner. I like to go there..."

Rebecca Dallas

"Situated on the Groot Constantia Wine Estate, you can't expect anything less than beautiful gardens and breathtaking views of the..."

Zanel

"Realmente me encantó este lugar. La vista es preciosa y el lugar muy agradable, además que era un hermoso día.El menú es variado y el..."

Mathilde Patthey

"Jonkershuis is like something out of a painting of the french countryside. The view and setting is stunning! The service we experienced while having..."

Johan Brits

"What an incredible experience, the food, wine, service and ambiance were all amazing. Would recommend to anyone looking for an experience and not..."

Raine Tauber

"There are some restaurant that make you relax and this is one. The sense of space and open vineyards under the mountain is such a pleasure. You..."

Anne Chappel

"Wow. Was here for a 21st and very surprised. Food was absolutely divine - pumpkin soup with coconut cream, zucchini and seed muffin my new favourite...."

Courtney Alexandra Wallace

"As you sit and look out onto the vineyard with a glass of vino and a karoo lamb curry. This is Defently a way I would love to spend all my sunday..."

Deandra Catry

"Been to Jonkershuis twice in the last fortnight - once for breakfast and once for lunch. The setting is magnificent, and they're worth a visit for..."

Bryan Vally

"By far one of the best locations to have breakfast, regardless of the weather is Groot Constantia, but Jonkershuis eggs Benedict is in my opinion one..."

Pia-Alexa

"Popped into Jonkershuis Restaurant on a recent visit to the Cape, for a quick bite to eat before heading to the airport. The place was very busy..."

Kalay Maistry

"I've been to Jonkershuis twice now, and it was a pleasure both times. Although it's situated on the Groot Constantia wine farm, it has an entirely..."

Jana Lorraine Pretorius

"This is such a great venue for those warm sunny winter days. You can enjoy a great meal with beautiful views, before or after you enjoy a wine..."

SvN_lovedining

"Been her twice. Once for a picnic and once for breakfast. Both ocassions were pleasant. Had breakfast in the little inside courtyard. Freshly baked..."

Simone Hasselbach

"Went to Groot Constantia to browse through the museum, and decided to stop off for something to drink. Loved the decor, our waitress was extremely..."

Rebecca Francis-Pope

"After visiting their wine farm a year ago I had to go back to Groot Constantia to try out one of their restaurants. Jonkershuis was definitely an..."

Ashleigh

"What a lovely Father's Day lunch, sat next to a cozy warm fire. Service was awesome and the chicken liver starter was cooked to perfection. I washed..."

Phillip Black

"Yummo breakfast catch up session at Groot Constantia is a must. Everything from the food to the views are an absolute treat. The menu offers a great..."

MelbourneLops

"Being close to where I live I am a big fan of Jonkershuis. The setting in itself it something special with big gardens to meander around. It is set..."

Phoebe Kondylis

"We decided to try Jobkershuis has we were doing a wine tasting. We were lucky to get a table on a busy Father's Day. While the service was good, qui..."

Glen Hunt

"Try and book early a specially over weekends and sit outside. Jonkershuis Restaurant has great food and great service and you get that with a..."

Renaldo

"The setting, food and service are all impeccable. Sitting inside during winter with the wood fire sets the perfect mood for relaxed lunches. The..."

Sean Lloyd

"This is one of my favourite breakfast spots. It has a beautiful setting and is perfect in summer and winter. In summer, there's nothing better than..."

Anamika Karamchand

"We had a lovely lunch here this afternoon surrounded by so much beauty - and lots of children too! Great service and tasty food. Highly recommend the..."

Claire Mc Gorian

"Beautiful setting. Got a table right next to the fire, it's all nice and toasty. The food is delicious, I ordered the rump steak with green beans and..."

Heather Moyo

"Had a great experience here. Here's a tip ensure you arrive at sunset the view is unsurpassed. Sitting under the oak trees sipping exceptional wine..."

Justin Dry

"Beautiful venue, lovely food and great service. South African cuisine, fine wines and an incredible view - what more could you want! Highly..."

Claire

"A lovely setting with wonderful views, I thought the wooden mismatched chairs were very cute and the service was very quick and efficient. We had a..."

Jess Styles

"The cheese cake is to die for! Such a beautiful setting and wonderful friendly service. Delicious fresh fish dishes on the specials board are..."

Roxy

"Two things were quite strange - first, we Restaurant patrons were definitely involved in a wedding. Second, we were definitely involved in ANOTHER..."

Jean Verwey

"We had breakfast here....I love breakfast, and theirs is one of the best. The french toast was not only the best i have ever had, but it was a..."

Tandi Hattingh

"Great outside eating, dog friendly and easy. Good food, with some excellent curries and salads. Desserts are homemade and very special. Around the..."

Richard

"If you looking for a quaint tucked away gem then this is the right spot. Its a very popular spot so if you looking for a quiet romantic evening then..."

Kayleigh Du Plessis

"Highly recommended! We had Very delicious fish, salad, different wines and chocolate cake for dessert. Everything was perfect, especially the super..."

Ebru Lia

"Great venue to enjoy a relaxing meal in a beautiful venue. The outside tables are great with spacious surrounds of lawns with oak trees. I hadn't..."

Mark Maserow

"Gorgeous and lovely experience at the wine estate. Enjoyed the array of wines. I'd easily visit again and again. It gets a bit chilly at..."

Agina Aby

"Restaurant is absolutely stunning and staff were amazing. Good food and great wine. Courtyard unfortunately gets quite hot and noisy when full but..."

Mugisha Hakizimana

"An absolutely wonderful restaurant, amazing food , wonderful service and great views! You cannot ask for more. We loved every bit of the time spent..."

Vivek Krishnamoorthy

"Each dish was beautifully presented and tasted really good. We were quite a large party of 24 and everyone complemented the food. Best cheesecake!..."

nicky beams

"Picked your restaurant to introduce friends from overseas to some Cape Malay cuisine a few weeks ago. Your bobotie was divine. Pork belly is one of..."

Everly Cirineo

"What a wonderful place for breakfast. Nestled in the vineyards in a historical setting. Great place to eat. There are also lots of walks and trails..."

Nick Dempers

"Amazing place full of history, one of the best South African wines matched with lots of..."

Luca Comacchio

"A family friendly space! Great food. Perfect for birthdays and celebrations especially in the summer. Lots of grass for little ones to run around...."

Precious Isaac

"A beautiful setting in the Groot Constantia wine farm. We had dinner. It is our summer but it was a chilly evening and they had the fire going which..."

Enid Son

"Had a great time there. The wine and food was amazing. Great quality, tasted delicious and plated nicely. Felt so welcome there. Special shout out to..."

Daniel Fischer

"Beautiful place for us to have lunch and take out our two dogs with us. It is a dog friendly place. Beautiful views and relaxing atmosphere. It also..."

Yvette le Fleur

"Great for an afternoon sipping champs and sharing a mezze..."

Cindy Smith

"We had a delightful lunch here. They have an array of delicious options with traditional dishes and unique takes present. Everything we had was..."

Zoe Oleksak

"Beautiful historical setting, under 300 year old trees offering a dappled shade to enjoy wholesome food, delicious wine and attentive service! The..."

Andrew Goodall

"I held my birthday here and I cannot praise Melody and the amazing service team enough. The fact that the food was so amazing that every guest..."

Rhea Morar

"This restaurant really is a gem inside Groot Constantia winery estate ! We had amazing authentic south african food with a great scenery and..."