Mediterranean cuisine: the best places to taste it in Hermanus

9 restaurant menus in Hermanus, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Pear Tree
Pear Tree
90/100 (2921 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Seafood
Grill
Mediterranean
European
European
Contemporary
Grill
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Fish & Chips
Pesto
Tapas
Fish
Tacos
Ribs
Prawns
Pasta
Salad
Pork
Cocktails
Nachos
Buddha Bowls
Duck
Seafood pasta
Fish & chips
Pork Belly Ribs
Calamari
Pulled Pork
Falafel
Risotto
Lasagna
Cheesecakes
Pulled Chicken Nachos
Mussels
Veggie
pork ribs
Hake
Chocolate Fondant
Steak Eggs Benedict
Calamares
nacho burger
Tagliatelle
Salmon Poke Bowl
Pear Panna Cotta
Salmon
Burger
Beef burger
Fresh Mussels
Seafood Platter for Two and Poke Bowl
Tempura
Breakfast Tacos
Hake Tacos
Beef
Poke Bowls
Cheesecake
Sit down
Contemporary
European
Grill
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Waterfront
Table Service
Cash Only
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"I had the Lemon Chicken something something and it was amazing. I was pleasantly surprised with the flavors and even though the portions were..."
Karabo Machubeng
"This cute little cafe style restaurant is well situated near the old harbor and features mostly outside seating. It can get a bit breezy, but they do..."
Richard Best
"Absolutely fabulous food. Everyone in our group thoroughly enjoyed the dishes they ordered. Was very busy, so be sure to book ahead of..."
Fouriejaco76
"Fresh Wholesome tasty food from Pear tree, great vibe with friendly staff. Great menu variety, hard to decide what to eat here. A must when traveling..."
Candice
"We are regulars at Pear Tree and have NEVER had a bad meal! You can't go wrong by closing your eyes and pointing somewhere on the menu... tonight was..."
Kristi.b414
"Amazing place! Pulled lamb tagliatelle highly recommended, fresh pasta and was cooked perfectly. Can't fault them at all I will definitely be back..."
Wayne Munro
"Pear Tree is a gorgeous little restaurant along the main strip of Hermanus. Both the indoor and outdoor seating are cosy and initiate.I was..."
Emily Smith
"The beer battered fish is absolutely incredible. Best value for money & best taste. It's a big portion so I shared it with my partner and added..."
Simone Cupido
"A small restaurant set on the promenade with great sea views if you are lucky enough to get the right table.I had the calamari and salad..."
Peter Gouws
"It was a really cold and user able winter's evening when we decided to go for dinner and the venue and the wine turned out to be spectacular. ..."
Magda Oosthuysen
"This is a hidden gem!  The atmosphere is great, the staff well trained and the food to die for.  A lot of effort is put into the preparation and..."
Abrie Traut
"What an amazing dinner experience! Phenomenal service and food, we were well looked after by our waiter Sean, started with the seared tuna special,..."
Alex Roditis
"This place is wonderful! The vibe is cosy and warm, the service is great and the food is devine! I had chicken breasts stuffed with chorizo and Klein..."
Canya
"Lovely place. Beautiful beetroot salad and the calamari was cooked to perfection. We even spotted some whales from our table. Our waiter Innocence..."
Juztick
"Food was amazing. No wonder this place was full to the brim. Innocent, our waiter was exceptional!Highly recommended after a few previous..."
Zack Dwyer
"The Pear Tree Bistro was our favourite dining spot while we were in Hermanus. The food was excellent and so beautifully presented. I had hake tacos..."
Karen Kennedy
"You can't beat this location on a summer's day! The cherry on top is the excellent food and great drinks selection. Fantasties service to boot...."
Jana Ferreira
"Sitting close to the ocean, sipping something cool, eating a delicious meal served by a friendly lady - how can I not be happy! The sesame chicken..."
Sonette Schultz
"We recently had the pleasure of eating at Pear Tree, and we were thoroughly impressed! The menu provides a wide variety of options, and both my..."
Melanie Bezuidenhout
"Looking for something different for breakfast, this is the spot to be. Although the usual breakfast are delicious and I. The menu (eggs Benedict,..."
Ruan Stander
"Food was good. Interesting choices on the menu. We chose a light Lunch. Service was friendly but we had 3 different waiters and it took like 20 min..."
Ellen Vermussche
"My hubby & I popped in for breakfast and tried the fried breakfast rice. We both agreed that was the nicest bowl of savoury rice we have ever eaten..."
robyn harrison
"Wow, what an incredible experience. We were 7 ladies with differet tastes. We all ordered the maple bacon burger... we are all OBSESSED!! We all..."
Madeleine Louw
"Had a really good lunch here. The service was very quick and the waiters were very friendly. My girlfriend had the nachos burger and substituted the..."
Pieter Böning
"We found this place by chance after arriving late in town for a weekend away. We felt a little rushed to finish our supper, however, this may be as a..."
Ralph Hoppe
"Food was good, climate and stuff as well but not..."
Anna Tormenta
"I was super impressed with the Vegan linguini just enough to be enough, I could have licked the bowl, my Mom taught me otherwise, my word it was..."
Debbie Janse van Rensburg
"We ordered the eggs Benedict and fried rice. Amazing flavors and variety. Excellent and friendly service. See you soon and thank you for the awesome..."
Monique Janjetich
"really nice place! good food, nice setting and top service. rhonda was excellent and super helpful while deciding the meals. the poke rice is..."
Vincent Bolz
"This restaurant feels like such a hidden gem once you've enjoyed a meal here. We enjoyed a Sunday lunch and once again the food was spectacularly..."
Francois Barnard
"I was walking on the Street samthing bring me to this restaurant l had chicken curry With prawns was so good l order piece off bread the waiter..."
Emin Harman
La Pentola Hermanus
La Pentola Hermanus
89/100 (3123 ratings)
Restaurants
Fusion
Vegan Options
European
Contemporary
International
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
European
Contemporary
Fusion
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Wine
Oysters
Abalone
Pasta
Hake
Salad
Fish Cakes Starter
Duck
Rump steak
Croquettes
Ice Cream And
Calamari
Crawfish
Chicken Lovers
Pea & Bacon Soup
Mussels
Catfish
Mussels
Flambiertes StraußEnsteak
Tuna
Snails
Croquettes
KWV Rump
Calamares
Halloumi
Butternut Soup
Honey Mustard Pork
Salmon
Cakes
Salted Caramel Chocolate Fondant
Red Curry Ostrich
Lamb
Springbok Carpaccio
Pesto
Leetroot Carpaccio
Fish
Santorini Chicken
Curry
Beef
Seafood pasta
Prawns
Sit down
Contemporary
Fusion
European
Mediterranean
International
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Waterfront
Validated Parking
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The best pasta meal I've ever had. It was a sunny Sunday afternoon and I was looking for something filling. The portions are generous and I didn't..."
Karabo Machubeng
"Best fillet steak I've had. I ordered it medium rare. Cooked to perfection and melts in your mouth. Their potato croquettes are also wonderful, light..."
Aimee Allison
"Great Food!!! Lovely and friendly staff! Warm ambience and environment! A must if you’re looking to dine out in Hermanus! We ordered Neptune..."
Drsid999
"Lunch was good,ordered the steak signiture dish & my wife the chicken signiture dish.Nice menu but maybe would have been better if the owner cooked..."
Vicus Botha
"The best steak in SA no doubt and that sauce was amazing. I was in food heaven! Service also great! Location is right by the sea - amazing views!..."
Martha.masisi
"Expect the unexpected! La Pentola has always been known for combining flavours in a way that one might not be used to....but then your palet ignites..."
Herman Steyn
"In summary excellent food and excellent service.we ordered the chicken liver starter which was absolutely delicious. definitely the stand out..."
Mr Creosote
"Great service and fantastic views. I felt the menu had some excellent options to choose from. Our starters were excellent and beautifully plated. My..."
Tyron Evans
"This restaurant came highly recommended from locals, with the setting right over the beach side it is the perfect setting for dinner on nights where..."
Megan Fyffe
"Wonderful service. Delicious meal. Everything was cooked perfectly. We had the most wonderful meal and a lovely experience. Will definitely be back...."
Shannon Aerts
"The food here is amazing! Defiantly one of the best places to eat! The staff is lovely and the menus has something for everyone. I had the duck in..."
Kate Baart
"Abalone well flavored, perfectly cooked served with tasty steamed vegetables. The carrots infused with basil was a special treat. Sole came with a..."
Stefan Van Der Walt
"Great view, excellent service, mind-blowing food. If you like something different and exciting on your plate this is a place to visit. I am not very..."
Neethling Naudé
"Had the Outback Chicken as a starter and it was very well done - the chicken was tender and went really well with the kiwi fruit. We then had the KWV..."
Saskia Williams
"Took the wife for a romantic dinner, didn't disappoint. Nice views I am told, it was dark, but sitting opposite my wife that didn't..."
Rafferty Fox
"Always been a fan of this restaurant in hermanus, the view and the service has always been well above standard. However, the pricing is quite..."
Lisa Van Wyk
"This place actually surprised me! As the restaurant looks very posh, was more on the fine dinning than family restaurant! But I was wrong, they fully..."
Julia Pyle
"Unplanned evening we decided to take the stairs to see what was up there... stunning view and layout so we gave it go and how perfect it was......"
Nadia Janse Van Rensburg
"Amazing evening spent at La Pentola! Both the staff and the view are amazing👍🏻 very extensive menu and I was suitably impressed with my Karoo..."
Nic Hern
"La Pentola has an amazing view of the Hermanus coast and the restaurant is light and open.The food is also absolutely divine, I had the seafood..."
Emily Smith
"We've been in Hermanus 5 nights now and have dined at a different restaurant each night. To now La Pentola wins hands down. Interesting decor, just..."
Karen Oberholster
"What a fantastic place. Very well priced. Excellent quality food. Superb service. Great location with stunning views. Nice vibe. Highly..."
Alan Tucker
"The food was great. Wine recommendation was excellent. The service, wow, out of this world. Waiter Stephen was fantastic. I would hardly ever rate a..."
Howard
"Original, delicious, interesting food. Great service. Of special mention are the sauces (the cheese sauce is as good as you get), the quality of..."
TASTEXPLORER
"Excellent service...excellent food... The waiter knew the menu well, and made great recommendations. I had the Springbok carpaccio and KWV fillet...."
Yolanda Subban
"Combinations of flavours innovative and delicious - dishes produced with great care. Gabriel, our waiter, provided fantastic service - his knowledge..."
Iain L'Ange
"Excellent! I have to say more according to the app, but it was simply excellent. Food was tasty anf the flavours awesome. Great. . Will definitely..."
Arthur
"What a fantastic evening. Spectacular scenery, comfortable and cosy, supreme service and fabulous food! I would highly recommend a visit to this..."
Darion
Brinjals And Thyme Cafe
Brinjals And Thyme Cafe
87/100 (48 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Thai
International
Thai
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
European
Fusion
Fusion
European
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Sit down
Fusion
Thai
Mediterranean
European
International
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
Cheap Eats
"Very cool place and awesome setup, they are on the main road and a decent stop if you are travelling through..."
Michael De Wet
"A firm favorite when in Hermanus. Our family has not been disappointed on any of our visits, whether sitting down to breakfast or lunch. Friendly..."
Mariana Moses
"We had lunch here - sesame chicken salad and eggs benedict , the experience was nice but I think the food can be a little better. Nice touches here..."
Jo V
"Minimalist design and very friendly staff, can enjoy morning coffee there, you can find nice paintings and can get feeling of..."
be selective
"My family and I absolutely love visiting Brinjals & Thyme - Jaco is simply the best and most attentive host and every dish he makes is simply..."
Lauren Patterson
"A truly unique and wonderful experience with stunning food. Both the chef and the manager/host very friendly and approachable. The decor is beautiful..."
Rita Louw
"Was not too happy about being seated at the entrance door with a cold breeze wafting in particularly as there was any number of empty tables..."
Richard K
"We loved this little gem! The decor is calming and classy. The manager and waiter are super attentive. The food was most delicious and arrived in no..."
Mariette Edwards
"The food is always great. We have had breakfast and lunch on many occasions and without exception, it's been a..."
Annmarie Steyn
"Always something different, be it a Morrocan or Tunisian dish or just fried calamari. Cakes on offer also always good..."
Keith Patterson
"Had a calamari and prawns combo which was delicious. The atmosphere is great and we had a very good..."
Dawid Bonthuys
"Great little upmarket (but great prices) spot. If your lunch needs some je né sais quoi, between browsing the galleries... Then this is the..."
Sybrand van Wyk
"Absolutely loved this Cafe, the owner was so lovely and the coffee was even..."
Leanne Rowson
Burgundy Restaurant
Burgundy Restaurant
85/100 (10016 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
European
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
European
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Beef
Spare ribs
Prawns
Stella Artois
seafood platter
Tempura Prawns
Wine
Mezze Platter
Eggs Benedict
Club Sándwich
Pasta
Pancakes
Salad
Cheese burger
Schnitzel
Fish and Chips
Chicken Schnitzel
Hake
Crème Brûlée
Calamari
Cakes
Chocolate Mousse
Mussels
Springbok Carpaccio
Calamares
Lamb
Vegetarian Bobotie
Pesto
Mussels and Ciabatta
Fish
Beer Batteted Hake and Chips
Cheesecake
Burger
Scones
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Hamburgers
croissant
Seafood Platters
Cheese platter
Sit down
Seafood
European
Mediterranean
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
BYOB
Reservations
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"The food was amazing and generous. Our waiter was very friendly but after mains seemed to be less attentive with delays in serving our group. Not a..."
Ray Haakonsen
"The food is delicious and the quality extraordinary! We‘ve had the carpaccio and the tempuras at second the ostrich and spare ribs - great!!! The..."
Katja Böhm
"Superb food, superb drinks, superb service (Thank you Herbert), superb atmosphere. Definitely a must for anyone visiting Hermanus. Always a pleasure..."
Charl Swanepoel
"We had a great family meal there, it was awesome in terms of the atmosphere, food, taste, quality, value, service, location and variety. Was a great..."
Bevan Ellman
"Very popular and buzzing restaurant. We enjoyed the cheese platter which was beautifully presented and the fish cakes. Attentive servers and an..."
Karen Kennedy
"This was our goto for good, brunch and dinner. Everything served with finesse and amasingly prepared. Cannot fault anything. They have small gas..."
Rayno Powell
"Pasta was very cheesy. Overall a good place to eat, especially for the location. Some vegan and vegetarian..."
Giulia Marinangeli
"Great food. Excellent speed of food to table. Great beer(Stella) Superb wine. Awesome..."
richard bath
"This restaurant has a perfect spot with views all around the outside seating area. We ordered the Indians coconut style mussels with ciabatta, and..."
Sara Isaacs
"My Hermanus family and I (from Blouberg, Cape Town) celebrated birthdays at Burgungy on 7 Sept 2023. The service and quality of the dishes we enjoyed..."
Jan Theron
Soul Cafe Hermanus
Soul Cafe Hermanus
85/100 (505 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
American
Pub
Pub
American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Pub
American
Mediterranean
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Live Music
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great little Cafe, has a bar and love music on weekends. Staff are friendly and accommodating, they have the best burgers in town. There is a open..."
Frits Schuite
"Awesome place.. good old fashioned music from the 60s and 70s and a few from the 80s. Pity the corkage is so much for pensioners. I mean R50 a..."
Craig Mc Calgan
"I always a great time at Soul Cafè. I am more of a daytime visitor as their breakfast and lunch menu is varied and well prepared, so I have not..."
Brendon Vice
"Great place! Not only is the food delicious, but the music is top notch. Expect an amazing vibe and do not forget to bring your dancing shoes,..."
Juane Cronje
"Backstage is now my favourite place to eat in Hermanus. Great food.... the burgers are amazing, cheap hearty breakfasts. Quick pleasant staff and an..."
Letitia
"Nice place, lekker fresh juice. Looking forward to trying more food and drinks there. The WiFi is unusably slow. (manager was aware of this) 11KiB/s..."
Joshua Maserow
"Great service with a lovely overall vibe. The live music every Friday and Saturday night along with regular events make this a truly special place to..."
Tristan Kunz
"Soul Cafe runs on great live music with their resident band. A good party place. Excellent food and drinks served too. Great place for a..."
Greg
"Friday evening dinner, good vibe, good people, good soul filled music by a great band to listen to and even enjoy some dancing too! I can recommend..."
Jane Day
"Great food and service. Lots of friendly chatter and a very comfortable vibe. Only small issue was that they were out of fresh chillies for my..."
Michael Saunders
"Old rock music for old rockers. Everyone in the house was dancing. No young upstarts in sight. Great food. Fantastic..."
Clifton Coetzee
"My family and I decided to book a table at the Soul Cafe for dinner and a show, we were not disappointed in any way, the food was incredible and the..."
Matt Stenvert
"Great burgers and cool atmosphere. We had an early lunch but looks like there have a live band in the..."
Rupesh Kassen
"Friday's are the best time to book. A stunning live band with good variety of music. Burgers also..."
Keith Fanoe
Hemel-en-aarde Brewery
84/100 (1274 ratings)
Restaurants
Brew Pub
Pub
French
Mediterranean
Grill
Beers Happy Hour
Burger with chips
Hermanus Irish Stout
IPA
West Coast Large Oysters
Pale Ale
Hermanus Lager
Flat Bread
Wines
Sushi Deluxe
Plates
Brewed
Nachos with Guacamole
Burger Special
Beer Pairing
Focaccia
Sirloin Steak
Beef Shortrib
Gin and Craft Beer Tasting
The Brewery Hemel-en-aarde
The Brewery Hemel-en-aarde
83/100 (303 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Steakhouse
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Brew Pub
Pizza
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Steakhouse
Brew Pub
Sushi
Pizza
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Sirloin Steak
Beef Shortrib
Gin and Craft Beer Tasting
Salad
Beers Happy Hour
Hermanus Irish Stout
Burger with chips
West Coast Large Oysters
IPA
Hermanus Lager
Ribs
Pale Ale
Flat Bread
Wines
Sushi Deluxe
Plates
Brewed
Fish
Nachos with Guacamole
Burger
Burger Special
Beer Pairing
Focaccia
Sit down
Pizza
Sushi
Mediterranean
Steakhouse
Brew Pub
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
BYOB
Reservations
Family style
Seating
Non-smoking restaurants
Table Service
Dog Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Serves Alcohol
Television
Wine and Beer
Playgrounds
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Cheap Eats
Mezz & Co
Mezz & Co
80/100 (40 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
International
Greek
Mediterranean
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
International
Greek
Mediterranean
Waterfront
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
BYOB
Television
Reservations
Live Music
Jazz Bar
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range