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From the start, in May 1996 it has been our goal to delight each guest with a superb dining experience in our warm, relaxing venue set in the heart of the glorious HELDERBERG countryside. We use only fresh, often organic and where possible local ingredients to prepare our dishes.

They are inspired by SOUTH AFRICAN favourites and flavours from around the world. The fresh seasonal and inspirational menu changes almost every day, the main menu four times a year.

Founded by ex-Johannesburg restaurateur Ken Forrester, Devon Valley wine maker Martin Meinert and Chef Kathy Romer- Lee, the opening was preceded by lengthy debates in Kens kitchen about the butternut colour of the interior and the name - Butternut? Wine plays a major role in the partners lives and many of the local winegrowers are regular patrons.

Reviews (1245)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.4
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.4
  • Bob & Heather W. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 0.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 26 Dec 24
    A vey enjoyable Christmas lunch with excellent service. Decor dull and needd drastic attention

  • Sanneke P. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 25 Dec 24
    Lovely to be able to have a Christmas Eve dinner as very few places offer this and having a troop of Cape Minstrals arrive and play for us was magical.

  • Juergen B. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 25 Dec 24
    Great service!!!

  • Anne M. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • ALOIS B. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Jaco V. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 23 Dec 24
    Excellent combination of Country charm, great food and service, backed up by an impressive wine list. Always worth the drive!

  • David H. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 21 Dec 24
    Had a lovely meal which we enjoyed. Service good.

  • Gabriele B. Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0
  • Jacques L. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 21 Dec 24
    Still one of the best restaurants near Somerset West, it's been consistently great for over 20 years. We had ribeye and fillet, both exceptional. They do have other dishes if not in the mood for steak, the fish and mushroom pasta looks amazing.

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  • Monday 11h00 - 15h00
  • Tuesday 11h00 - 15h00
  • Wednesday 11h00 - 15h00 - 18h00 - 21h00
  • Thursday 11h00 - 15h00 - 18h00 - 21h00
  • Friday 11h00 - 15h00 - 18h00 - 21h00
  • Saturday 11h00 - 15h00 - 18h00 - 21h00
  • Sunday 11h00 - 15h00