TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Fat Butcher

87/100 (4972 ratings)

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Gluten Free Options

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Steakhouse

Vegetarian Friendly

Barbecue

Steakhouse

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Dinner

Lunch

Wines

Fish

Risotto

Mussels

T Bone Steak

Pork

Calamares

Baked Cheesecake

Oxtail

Chocolate Brownies

Lamb Shank

Cuts of Meat

Beef fillet

Cheesecake

Lamb Chops

Baked potato

Tapas

Steak Tartare

Schnitzel

Tacos

Polenta

Ribs

Burger

Parmesan Mash

Ribeye Steak with Chips and Mushroom Truffle Sauce

Skaapstertjies

Cheesecakes

Beef

Burger with Onions and Fries

Steak Tartare

Lamb Neck Gnocchi Porcini Risotto

Sirloin Steak

Snails

Salad

Beef Carpaccio

Lamb

Calamari

Sit down

Steakhouse

Barbecue

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Full Bar

BYOB

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Reservations

Outdoor Seating

Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Table Service

Accepts Visa

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"WOW WOW WOW!!!!! I have never had such a wonderful dinner in a long time. Service - friendly, knowledgeable and highly attentive. The food... well......"

Gisele Gaiser

"This place is amazing excellent service and food , attention to detail in all aspects of service, I highly recommend it, to have that meal in the UK..."

Angela Karmazyn

"We would highly recommend Fatbutcher in Stellenbosch to everyone. We celebrated my stepsons 21st birthday and needless to say the service, vibe and..."

Tracey Gardner

"The best mash on earth! I love this place and the steak plate they bring. The steak is always made right and oh so..."

Bianca Forbes

"Wish I could give it more than 5 stars. We were in Stellenbosch for a conference at the seminary. We ate at Fat Butcher on our last night after..."

Robert Hunt

"Loved this place. The steaks and choice of were extremely good quality and good value for money. Busy buzzy vibe with very friendly informative..."

Laraine Nash

"Baie baie dankie aan julle hele span. Was die beste verjaarsdag ooit. Julle span het uit julle pad uit gegaan om dit vir ons almal lekker te maak...."

Martinique Louw

"The most amazing Foodie experience ever, from the lovely decor and setting, to smiles and banter from all staff and a superb waitron. The food was..."

Hendrico Walter Barlow

"The most amazing service and experience! I thort I was in “Master cheff” I had the smoked trout which was to die for. My family members had..."

Gill Maree

"Coming from Namibia, need is an essential. This place definitely changed my mind. Our waiter Armand very competent and served well. Will definitely..."

Nangula Hiveluah

"I loved everything about the FatButcher. I've wanted to check out the restaurant since it opened but was happy that I waited. (It was worth the..."

Reza-Astrid Fourie

"The steaks here are as good a quality as anywhere in the world. The staff was welcoming, attentive and overall great as well. The entire experience..."

Brack Tommie

"Amazing food, great venue and service. Can highly recommend the beef cheeks and the..."

Robert Miller

"Easily the best steak I have ever eaten! I would be back for dinner if they weren’t booked..."

James Carruthers

"T-Bone for 2 out of this world and good..."

Sven Lindenberg

"Awesome steaks and everything was perfect, but the average spending of R250 for two person rated here is ridiculous. It should be minimum of..."

Caglar.Ordu

"Every time I come back to Stellenbosch I try to make my way to this restaurant (If they aren't fully booked). I have been home for 10 weeks now and..."

Michaelkidd24

"Our second visit and I am glad to say it was just as amazing as I remembered our first visit. From the moment we entered the premises it was an..."

Retha Van Der Walt

"Full marks and ticks all the boxes. Food was amazing- cooked to perfection and flavourful. Menu is humble compared to the taste experience which is..."

Robyn Le Roux

"I’m really impressed with the fat butcher. The service was amazing and the food absolutely delicious. I especially loved the mushroom sauce on my..."

Jordan Hannah

"Had such a good time at The Fat Butcher with my boyfriend and his family. Meat was prepared absolutely beautifully. Lovely sauces. The Fat..."

Elizabethjansenvanrensb96

"This was absolutely an experience to never forget! We had dinner with friends and the food, drinks and dessert complimented the whole evening! The..."

Jomari Steyn

"Best steak I have had, maybe ever! Great service, fabulous location in this amazing old Stellenbosch building and fabulous interior, mixing the old..."

Esmari Robertson

"Wow, we tried beef cheeks, lamb tails and just continued, absolutely brilliant, the flavour of food here has to be the best we have tried and the..."

Brad

"If you want real good, no make that great, meat, grilled to perfection, there is only one place to go in Stellenbosch and that’s the Fat Butcher...."

Theloveofgoodfood

"Food and ambience amazing !! Love love love !!!Will be back soon 💕 without a doubt I would drive all the way from Cape Town to..."

Livlov

"Aaamazing steak!!! Wonderful ambience.. you can see a lot of thought was put in this restaurant- a lot attention to detail. A must if you are in..."

Claire Ebersohn

"Best steak I had in my life! I ordered the New York Cut, with Parmesan mash and green Madagascan peppercorn sauce, medium. Absolutely mouth watering...."

Vinolin Naidoo

"First time dining over the weekend and it won’t be my last. Awesome food and excellent service. Quite a long waiting time for food but the food is..."

Kirsten Woodman

"Absolutely lovely atmosphere. Food was to die for and had a great wine selection. We had the pork and 3 steaks and everyone had only great things to..."

Stirling Craig

"Waiters are very professional and polite. The fillet was the best I've ever had, I was even lucky enough to get 2 bone marrow. Yes, every steak comes..."

Demi De Freitas

"Wow what an experience! From the first step into the characteristic and warm ambience, I was impressed. The welcoming from all staff. Their knowledge..."

Retha Van Der Walt

"I had a lovely rump steak cooked to perfection with the most to die for Fat Butcher fries with a side of bernaise sauce - truly the best restaurant..."

Sarahpepworth1

"One of the best restaurants in Cape Town area, definitely worth a visit if you want exceptional meats and wines from the region. Staff is also very..."

Ebert Vermeulen

"Good ambiance, good wine and good food. A nice addition is the marrow bone that accompanies the steak as well as the barbecue sauce. Had to send our..."

Davearicardo

"An absolute favorite because they get the service so right. The meat and food are excellent quality, the “no corkage charge” is fabulous, but..."

Anni

"Fantastic evening spent at the Fat Butcher. We arrived with one more person than we booked for. Even though they were fully booked they still made a..."

Rochelle Van Rooyen

"We arrived with no booking but were seated in the beautiful courtyard after just minutes of waiting. The service was wonderful, ambience delightful..."

Amy Lembke

"As Pescatarians, we had the most amazing meal! Our waiter, Nico, was well informed and had an amazing personality. The wine list is more of a..."

Amy Wardle

"Accidentally stumbled upon this gem while in Cape Town recently. The setting was beautiful and our waitress was amazing! I had the Cote de Beouf 600g..."

Jolene

"The setting is beautiful, the service is great and the food was awesome..."

Kirsten

"Great vibe, fantastic food, special place in a special town! I ate here twice this week and the red meat is truly exceptional. I had the t-bone and..."

Adele Du Toit

"This is hands down the best steak house I have ever been to. The service was really good, I never had to fill up my own wine glass. Our waiter was..."

Gillian Trollope

"The dessert was amazing. Their aged new york sirloin, that my husband had, was also really good. However, I felt that my fillet was a little bit dry..."

Gergana Young

"This is just a fantastic restaurant, stunning atmosphere, sublime steaks, such attentive service and the nicest of small touches that will delight..."

Barrie Barnard

"The Fat butcher in Stellenbosch is a real gem. The food is unbelievably tasty. If you love good quality meat, then you have to check out this place...."

Shauny D Foodie

"Thomas was our very attentive waiter- he was also very knowledgeable on the extensive wine list. On a cold night in Stellenbosch - the first step..."

Nicole Venter

"This place is as boutique as it gets. The interior clearly required a lot of thought. The theme is spot on along with the design that carries it..."

Christoffel Goosen

"Steak was in our sights as we visited this restaurant in Stellies We ordered the Cote de Boeuf 600g Beef fillet 300g All with bbq basting / blue..."

Trevor

"1st visit to The Fat Butcher and will most definitely be returning. The service was outstanding with friendly, attentive and well informed waiters...."

Chantelle Potgieter

"1st timers! Amazing food, amazing service... loved the full experience, but i would like to experience all the other areas and an error with the..."

Elizma Ferreira Smit

"All I can say is lamb shank... this dish changed my life, I have never had any lamb that tasted as good as what was given to me at The Fat..."

Jan Van Zyl

"I can't fault anything about this place, their service and atmosphere is magnificent but their steak is literally the best I have ever had,..."

Carice De Jager

"Brilliant dining experience, we found this place through Zomato and it did not disappoint! The food was incredible, we had a specialty cut to share...."

Natalie21j

"Service, food and ambiance - 10/10. Had such an amazing dinner! Our waitress was so bubbly and gave us excellent recommendations. The calamari..."

Jenisha Govender

"Absolutely amazing dinner! Honestly the meat was so tender and so fresh it just melted in my mouth- ordered a 200g beef filet with sweet potato fries..."

Nel

"Some of the best ribs I've had!! Really good service, atmosphere and finger licking ribs. Would recommend it. Staff was helpful and friendly. Desert..."

Lee Kyle September

"I`ve been there for the business meeting and we had a lot of talks going on in our table. The meat was perfectly presented and all the options and..."

Kristina Keynikh

"Be warned! The portions here are generous! But delicious. As a gluten free eater I have no problem with the menu here. I have to admit, I have..."

Corina Du Toit

"The best steak house in the western cape! Thank you for the professional yet heart warming service and food to die for! Any meat lovers..."

Niël Hamman

"I decided to have dinner at The Fat Butcher Monday past by myself.From start to finish the hostess, waiter and management made for an..."

Louw N

"The Fat Butcher is a great place to eat. The steak was very juicy and tasty. Waiters and managers are very friendly and attentive, making sure the..."

Wilmari Uys

"Vibey. Fun. Authentic. Great steakhouse! Excellent service. All 5x meat dishes done to perfection. Get the butternut salad and sweet potato chips as..."

Gustav Holtzhausen

"The service was excellent, love when a waiter makes you just feel welcome in a restaurant. He was Portuguese I think. The food itself is mouth..."

Raiatea Van Reenen

"Lovely place, very friendly staff, awesome setting. Food was great, combinations used for the burgers are quite different to the other places around..."

Gordon Pretorius

"Best steak in the Western Cape!! Every visit was a memorable one. Service great and the waiters are knowledgeable on the menu and cuts. Atmosphere is..."

Anzelle Pienaar

"A fun new place in Stellbosch for sure. The fokof lager was brilliant and the chilli orange cocktail was not messing around. I had a burger and I was..."

Brooke

"Honestly the best dining experience we have had in quite some time. Service is wonderful. The food is phenomenal and the portion sizes are super..."

Michanne Kirsten

"Oh my word!!!! This is possibly one of my new favourite places to go in Stellenbosch! My steak was cooked to perfection and their famous marinade is..."

Adeline Gail Clayton

"After much debate about what we should do for my better half's birthday, we settled on dinner with the family at The Fat Butcher. We were a large..."

The Foodie Corner

"The Fat Butcher is a wonderfully whimsical meat-eating experience, which admittedly, seems something of a contradiction. What makes it so light and..."

Jian Reis

"Fantastic all round! Had my birthday lunch with kids and wife. Will book our office lunch in December at Fat Butcher and go there again in..."

Jean

"Best burgers in stellenbosch, amazing vibe and amazing service. We had the BBR burger and it was fantastic!! No corkage, and the bread prior to the..."

Andri Joubert

"What a absolute treat. From the service to the decor and best of all the food. This restaurant delivered! We had the chicken and seasonal..."

Lizanne

"I had a simply magical experience here for lunch :) greeted with delicious home made bread and a friendly waiter, I just had a simple salmon salad..."

ROBERT ELLIS

"Great service and amazing food. Steaks done to perfection. Worth every single cent. I would recommend the lamb shank and Parmesan mash. Will be back..."

Leanne Brits

"What a gem this place is! I was very impressed. I made a booking and got to speak to a lovely lady who promptly assisted. Our waiter Yssel made us..."

Chantelle Lamusse

"How wonderful to finally have 5 star Steak Restaurant in Stellenbosch. The "competitor" in town is really going to need to up there game to keep..."

Daniel Haugh

"We went to the Fat Butcher on a Wednesday night, 3 weeks after they had opened. The atmosphere was great and the restaurant was busy even though it..."

Jimmy Victor

"Brent Neethling and I went there for dinner. It was the first steak I had in 3 months since I was abroad and it was absolutely amazing! The best..."

Louise Viviers

"To give them credit they have only been opened for two weeks... Ordered béarnaise sauce but was then told they had none (hmmm a chef should be..."

Karine Dequeker

"The Fat Butcher has exceptional food and great ambience – served with a smile! In its first week I visited this restaurant twice, simply because it..."

JC Landman

"I happened to pass by and decided to try this place just before 5 PM in the evening. I was informed that it gets crowded after 6 PM, being a..."

Hidemi

"Had the most delicious lunch with excellent service from Ian! I had the lamb lumb with sweet potato fries. The lamb was so tasty and succulent. The..."

Tafadzwa Mutambara

"Such a great ambiance, lovely setting and atmosphere. The attention to detail makes it an amazing dining experience! Thank you to Curtney, who was..."

Natasha Cilliers

"Excellent restaurant with high quality staff, service and food. Parking is available opposite to the restaurant. We really enjoyed this restaurant..."

Stefan ter Bekke

"I went to Fat Butcher last night for my daughter's 21st bday dinner. What a great experience. Amazing food, best steak ever. And the service was..."

Naomi Boonzaier

"Came in for dinner on the recommendation of a friend. This place is on her cape coast must visit list. And now it is on mine too! Ethan, our server,..."

Ronier Zalnieriunas

"One of the best Steak experiences I ever had in a restaurant. Good Job Boys and Girls. Thanks Jenna for the great Service. We will come back in a few..."

DirtyDozen Jack

"Absolutely delicious. Very professional service. One of the best steaks I've ever..."

Pierre Coetzee

"Kurt was the most fantastic waiter, our gateway into the stunning world that is Fat Butcher. His charisma and charm made us not want to leave, ever...."

James K

"Ensure you book well in advance and hope that Fizzy serves you. The steak is amazing. Wonderful food, great service, beautiful ambience. Don't miss..."

David McDonnell

Basic Bistro

84/100 (6766 ratings)

Restaurants

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Gluten Free Options

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Vegetarian Friendly

African

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Breakfast

Dinner

Lunch

Brunch

After-hours

Pesto

Salad

Calamari

Vegan French Toast

Seafood pasta

Calamares

Dark Chocolate Cake

Chicken Burger

Malay Curry

Salads

Cakes

Flat White

Cheesecake

Pizza Wrap

Bacon

Red Cappuccino

Cape Malay Chicken Curry

Curry

Pulled Pork Curry

Burger

Melted Italian Wraps

Asian Bistro Stirfry

Toasts

Tequila Chicken Pasta

Waffles

Beef

Dukkah Chicken Pasta

Drunken Thai Noodles

Cheesecakes

Prego Chicken Pasta

Aioli Chips

Pasta

Café

African

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Full Bar

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Reservations

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Seating

Accepts Visa

Table Service

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Brunch

Breakfast

Dinner

Lunch

After-hours

Mid-range

"Had the pancetta pasta and it was amazing! Such a treat on a rainy day and definitely get your monies worth. Would definitely recommend!..."

Hayward

"This was my first time at Basic Bistro and I will definitely be going there again as well as recommending it to friends. It was quite busy as I..."

Josie

"i had a really great burger here and the atmosphere was great! The staff are super friendly too. Just wish the inside setting wasn’t as cramped up..."

Kelsey Kim Shungking

"I read about it as a "hidden CPT Gem"_ And yes, it's easy to overlook it because of its vintage look and feel. At the same time, that's what makes it..."

Hulie Malie

"I had an order for breakfast that was not straight from the menu. It was executed without hassle and with perfection. Very switched on waitress...."

Wilhelm Nauta

"We stopped here on our way home from Paarl. It was a great vibe and the outdoor seating was pretty coolThe food took quite a while to..."

Laylaa Trevor

"By far the best burger I’ve had in a long time. Great ambience and great service. Variety of good wines as well. Definitely worth a visit..."

Carlo.barnard

"Lovely little date night spot in the heart of beautiful Stellenbosch. Definitely recommended their wine cocktails - so fruity and refreshing. I..."

Monica Fernandes

"Found the little gem on the Zomato app. It's really worth it with well priced items. I had the wrap which tasted like a pizza rolled with the..."

Annaline Smith

"Wonderful little restaurant with amazing food. Portion sizes are great and the food itself is super tasty and fresh. The staff were friendly but a..."

Miguel Dos Santos

"My absolute favorite breakfast and meeting spot with friends! Food and coffee is always perfectly delicious and the service is always friendly!..."

Mareli

"Basic Bistro is not Halaal so I cannot comment on the food, however they make quite a good Cheesecake and Ice Coffee. I would definitely go there..."

Mikhail Hathey

"Tequilla chicken pasta is a must! Friendly staff who can recommend their favourite dishes. Decor is unique and the atmosphere is vibrant. A very..."

Kerin Lowry

"Many interesting and diverse breakfast options. Nice unpretentious feel to restaurant. Great coffee, generous portion sizes. Loved my omelette and..."

Gary

"Had the "lazy Roberto wrap" and it was certainly delicious - and well paired with the fresh orange juice! Menu is simple and everything still looks..."

GabriellaFlorence

"Burgers. The patio. Wine selection. Great ambience!Recommend for date nights or a get together with family and friends. A bit cramped when full,..."

Sadewaal

"We had a delicious brunch this morning.It's always such a pleasure to eat at Basic Bistro. The photos do the food justice - everything we..."

Steph Jones

"Nice little place with good food and antique decor. Had a good time with friends here. Pricing was reasonable as well. Just a small place, however,..."

Mignon De Klerk

"Beautiful little restaurant in the heart of Stellenbosch in Church street.Lovely breakfast and pretty well-priced. I thought the service..."

Aldo Laubscher

"Food came really quickly, was good quality and tasty. Waitress was friendly and attentive. Restaurant has limited seating space so I felt like other..."

Kelsey Anne Le Roux

"Very good ambiance, very good good. Difficult choice is deciding which meal to have, because they all sound good and are affordable. The..."

Glen Lester

"Stepped into the restaurant and loved all the wine display & ambience. The food here is lovely and well priced, also had very attentive waitresses...."

Nelly

"Favorite restaurant in Stellenbosch. Great atmosphere, good service, delicious food! I'm a sucker for the pancetta pasta. Make sure you book in..."

Tamryn Brown

"I often eat at Basic Bistro, the staff are friendly, professional, and obviously enjoy working there. The food is delicious and the portion sizes are..."

Michael Davidson

"My go to restaurant be it for a quick bite or to unwind. The Basil chicken pasta is my favorite, wonderful vibe and the Service is always..."

Diane Moyo

"Been here a few times for breakfast and I've never been disappointed. The menu has a big variety to choose from and everything I have ordered from..."

Jordan Hannah

"Quick Lunch in StellenboschFriendly service, yummy food and great atmosphere. On a chilly, winters day, the Italian Melts went down great...."

Emmerentia Du Plessis

"We wanted to try something new in stellenbosch, and found ourselves here. Lovely little restaurant very comfortable, the food was delicious! Had the..."

Holly

"This spot was an old favourite when I lived in Stellenbosch. Their menu is small enough to promise fresh produce but varied enough to satisfy someone..."

Melanie Du Toit

"I recently started Banting and my biggest fear is always eating out because of my dietary requirements but Basic Bistro caters to all sorts of diets..."

Tondani Ndou

"Best atmosphere. Best breakfast, lunch, dinner or even just cake and coffee. My favourite place in Stellenbosch. Highly recommend it to anyone...."

Ernest Lötter

"Tiny restaurant that I keep wanting to try but it's always full so we got lucky this time! I had a beautiful salad and they kindly replaced the..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"Good food. Small establishment, Jazz and bottles of wine at every available corner on the walls. I have never been to a place and saw the manager and..."

ChaCha

"Love this place. The burgers and pastas are fantastic and are good value. I've had the tequila pasta and the Boksombende Burger and can highly..."

Michael Muller

"Quaint little bistro with hearty good food. Portion sizes are great to share for women like me.. The seafood pasta was delicious but had a slight..."

KylieJDV

"Great meal had by all except my wife which leads to unhappy wife unhappy life. She had the Thai curry which was awful. I had the burger which was..."

Peterle8295

"After two visits I'm becoming a huge fan! It's one of my favourite restaurants in Stellenbosch. The waiters are friendly and attentive and the..."

Nicolevw13

"I love this place. Your food has always been tasty and plentiful, and well presented. The atmosphere is welcoming, but seclusive, which makes for an..."

Jessica

"Always pumping! It has a homely, feel-good faire in the heart of Stellenbosch. The side dish of hand-cut home-made crisps topped my meal of a..."

Kyla Meyerson

"Really a great place in the buzzing church street. The burgers are amazing and full of flavours. The chips is a gold, I have never tasted such..."

Shauny D Foodie

"Funky and cozy ambience with simple food made with extra flair. I tried the Bruce Lee Burger which was spicy and truly interesting. Service was quick..."

TASTEXPLORER

"Basic Bistro is a gem. Warm and cosy for a early morning breakfast. Food is definitely made with love and the service is good. They also have great..."

Lizanne

"The home made ice teas and coffee are fantastic and the butternut soup is a firm regular favorite. We eat here often and are always..."

Stef And Bobo

"We had a wonderful lunch on Sunday. We ordered from the lunch menu. The wrap was filled to the max, burgers were done to perfection with lot of sauce..."

Bernice Bryce

"It was a gold night outside so we chose tons it inside an the nice cosy interior. The restaurant us really small but very cosy with red and orange..."

Magda Oosthuysen

"A quaint little place in Stellenbosch, with some really good breakfasts and some homely feel. We enjoy going here when breaking away from some of the..."

LeMarc Gouws

"We had such a lovely lunch here on Friday. It was a miserable day in Stellies and even though inside looked super cosy, we opted to sit outside as..."

Bronwyn Coltman

"Basic Bistro is the cutest bistro I have come across in Stellenbosch and it's nice to sit outside by the road. The food here is awesome!..I have..."

Sritama Bose

"Very cosy little restaurant with a great atmosphere, service and tasty food with a delicious combination of flavours. Will definitely visit again...."

JG92

"Although Basic Bistro has a well-established reputation as one of the top dining spots in Stellenbosch, my expectations were still exceeded by far..."

Jana Lorraine Pretorius

"Lovely cozy atmosphere and a very unique menu that makes it hard to choose! The place tends to be surprisingly busy, so make sure you arrive early or..."

Miècke Krüger

"We had a pleasant experience here. We shared the cape Malay chicken and the Oceans Leaven. It was flavorful and the portion sizes are just right. The..."

Erhardkk

"Went for lunch yesterday and I never have a bad thing to say about this place. Tasted the tequila chicken pasta which is divine and the wafer chips..."

Brittny Geyer

"Decided to try this place for breakfast this morning and was not disappointed .Yummy food and great service. Great breakfast menu with lots of..."

Kerissa Naidoo

"Awesome little place with character and delicious food. Friendly service. Thai Veg curry was amazing and all the pastas looked awesome. Good solid..."

Wikus Du Toit

"Great cappuccino at the Basic Bistro earlier today. The service was fast and friendly. The price of the coffee here is on par with other cafés in..."

Vincit-Lee Lloyd

"This remains one of my favourite restaurants in Stellenbosch. It’s a quaint little European style café, tucked away in picturesque Church Street,..."

Rita Van Eck

"Loved so much I came twice in one day. Went to Basic Bistro this Sunday morning for brunch with my friends. It was busy but the friendly staff went..."

Ruda Herselman

"The service is on an extreme go slow but this place makes really great food :) Make sure that you go hungry because the portion sizes are made for..."

Raymond Langa

"The food is definitely worth the fact that you mostly need a reservation . You can order a glass of wine no need for a whole bottle. Service is..."

Mariska Meyer

"Awesome melted Italian wraps:) and super friendly service. That is..."

Caris Zwane

"Lovely little spot in the heart of Stellenbosch! Their Basic Blanc cocktails are delicious, as is the pesto pasta. The portions are hearty, and..."

Taryn Ann Tibble-Vega

"Went here for breakfast and their omelette was really amazing. Definitely a place to go if you looking for a sit down brekkie in..."

Nicholas Erasmus

"Basic Bistro never disappoints and you can be sure to receive great service and a delicious meal!The servings are generous and the range of..."

Jess Lennon

"Lovely little spot on a great location, the food is great and the vibe is cool. Definitely going back for the pasta and to try out the salad it..."

Chisumbu

"A great find in the centre of Stellenbosch - a good contender for one of the best burgers in Cape Town. We were a table of 8 and were luckily enougb..."

Kerryn Rehse

"Had a lovely breakfast for 2 at this quaint spot - we sat outside on the front covered porch. They have a wide selection of breakfasts! The French..."

Jade

"One of the best spots in Stellenbosch. The food and service is always good. Great burgers and pastas. To avoid the crowds go for a later lunch, as..."

Cassey Toi

"I have always enjoyed Basic Bistro, as the vibe is local and casual, with above average music. If you like hearty, full of flavour meals, this is the..."

Trinka Mynhardt

"One of our 2 family favourite restaurants in Stellenbosch. Tasty food and good value. Homely atmosphere. Unpretentious. One of the best coffees in..."

Stefan De Villiers

"Was date night on Friday past and wanted to try something new - ended up making reservations at Basic Bistro in Church Street Stellenbosch - we had..."

Lauren Mushfieldt

"I love going to Basic Bistro. The breakfast options are great and the coffee some of the best you will find anywhere in Stellenbosch. Some of the..."

Dian Wessels

"Great impromptu dinner. Very pleasantly surprised. The steak and chips were very good, but the oceans leaven was the definite winner of the..."

Peter Ellis

"Wow I really love this place. If I'm looking for something healthy and very reasonable this is the place to go! I love the cuteness of this small..."

Chantelle Lamusse

"Not once have I had a slight let-down here. Very consistent food, service and what an atmosphere! Truly one of the leaders in Stellenbosch..."

Andre Blom

"Can't think of a better breakfast/brunch joint than this right here! Bananas and french toast and bacon - come on!!! Best ever. It's small and cozy,..."

Reshmi Muringathuparambil

"Nice sidewalk cafe. Coffee chocolate milkshake very good. Not too sweet and good balance between coffee and chocolate. Scrumptiously light malva pud..."

Jean Du Preez

"This time of year Stellenbosch is nice and quiet. Glass of bubbly and gooye chocolate brownie cake perfect for a lazy afternoon. Good service. The..."

Ilinda Du Preez

"Flipping amazing mushroom burger. I think this place is definitely in contention for the best burger in Stellenbosch. There is indoor and outdoor..."

Christian Locatell

"Brilliant cappuccino and free wifi all wrapped up in the cosiest of settings. What's not to like? Great little find on a cold and rainy winter's..."

Richard Warren-Tangney

"Another great Stellenbosch dining place that you HAVE to make a reservation for, unless you are prepared to sit at a teeny tiny table way out on the..."

Monique Van Tonder

"Took my wife here for a date night. Nice spot. Ideal for a more intimate setting. They weren’t too busy and the music isn’t too loud so you can..."

Kobykenoby

"Food was very tasty and well prepared. Warm Cajun chicken salad was just the right amount of spice level. Steak was prepared as ordered. The wafer..."

Anne-mare Relling

"Cute little bistro. The menu has good vegan and vegetarian options. We enjoyed avocado and mushroom toast. The staff was a friendly blond lady (I..."

Simona Marinkova

"Provided you can get a table this place serves a great meal. Beautiful setting with a view on a typical Stellenbosch street. A real treat. We did..."

Isabel le Roux

"Visited for a hearty lunch with a group of 7. One of the group had visited many times previously and recommended the Dukkah pasta. Everyone was happy..."

Darren Croucher (darcro)

"Asian Thai and vegan/vegetarian options available 🌟🌟🌟 The food is really delicious, the staff is friendly and ready to satisfy your demands...."

Dilia Kayumova

"Such a vibe! They serve tasty meals (especially their signature potato crisps with balsamic glaze). My wrap was massive - it can easily be shared..."

Maryké Steyn

"Thank you for a delicious meal. Homely and very welcoming. Efficient and friendly service. Will definitely visit again on our next visit. Great..."

Berenice L

"I went there this weekend. The place has seating inside and outside. The menu has quite a bit of variety. I’m not sure if I chose the wrong things..."

Melissa Naidoo

"While imperfect, this cozy gem in the heart of Stellenbosch, is unique in the warmth of its human connection. You are almost guaranteed to recieve a..."

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