Nestled between the vineyards, Skilpadvlei Restaurant is renowned for its traditional South African cuisine, relaxed atmosphere, and breathtaking views of the Stellenbosch Hills and mountains beyond. The establishment boasts a warm and welcoming ambiance with spacious table settings and comfortable seating arrangements.
The interior design is elegant and stylish, creating a relaxed atmosphere for diners to enjoy their meals. Skilpadvlei Restaurant offers an extensive menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The staff is friendly and well-mannered, and the service is quick.
Their specialties are traditionally South African favorites such as lamb curry, tripe, and flame-grilled pork ribs; for contemporary classics, try their steaks, delicious salads, woodfire pizzas, and famous Skilpadvlei burgers. Still, have some room left? They’ve covered your sweet tooth with something from their popular dessert menu. Overall, it is a go-to destination in South Africa.
Plain nachos with mozzarella, cheddar, tomato & onion salsa. Served with crème fraiche and guacamole.
Add Chicken or Bacon
R30
Optional topping for nachos.
Add Mince
R40
Optional topping for nachos.
Tasty Extras
Item
Price
Side Salad
R30
Deep Fried Battered Onion Rings
R30
Veg of the Day
R30
Crumbed Mushrooms
R30
Handcut Fries
R30
Garlic & Herb Hasselback Baked Potatoes
R30
Sauces – Pepper, Mushroom & Cheese
R29
Salads
Item
Price
Description
Smoked Salmon Salad
R165
Smoked salmon, cream cheese with sesame seeds, lettuce, avocado (seasonal), cherry tomatoes, and capers with a soya and honey dressing.
The Vegan Turtle
R85
Bulgur wheat with black beans, whole corn, chickpeas, served with basil, red onion, and tomato-based relish.
Butternut & Beetroot
R92
Honey grilled butternut, beetroot, cherry tomatoes, feta, and pumpkin seeds on a bed of greens with balsamic dressing. Optional: Add grilled chicken strips R30
Seafood Menu
Item
Price
Description
Hake & Chips
R120
Battered hake and chips served with lemon mayo.
Hake & Calamari
R159
Battered hake & deep-fried calamari served with chips and lemon mayo.
Surf & Turf
R190
200g rump steak & 150g deep-fried calamari served with chips and battered onion rings.
Calamari
R115
Dusted in peri-peri seasoned flour, fried until golden brown, served with chips or savoury rice and lemon mayo.
Pizza
Item
Price
Description
Garlic & Feta
R70
Garlic and feta pizza served with tzatziki.
Biltong Pizza
R145
Biltong, peppadew, feta, rocket, and caramelized onions.
Margarita
R75
Tomato base with mozzarella cheese.
California
R120
Bacon, feta, and avocado (seasonal).
Chicken & Peppadew
R125
Chicken, peppadew, feta, and avocado (seasonal).
Deboned Rib
R135
Deboned rib, peppadew, green pepper, and onions.
Meaty Feast
R145
Ham, bacon, chorizo, and salami.
Flammkuchen
R105
Crème fraiche based pizza topped with crispy bacon, caramelized onions, and spring onion.