Hotel Accommodation in Stellenbosch - d' Ouwe Werf
Stellenbosch Restaurant
Restarant InteriorOn 2 April 1982, the well-known d'Ouwe Werf restaurant was opened. This Restaurant is regarded as one of the culinary landmarks in Stellenbosch. For decades the restaurant was renowned as the best in town. To maintain the reputation and in keeping with the vastly improved levels in the hotel, the restaurant (now called 1802 @ d'Ouwe Werf) was completely renovated and reinterpreted during 2003-2006. The Executive Chef, Liza Engelbrecht (2003-) has again positioned the restaurant as a leading light in Stellenbosch. The Hotel has always striven for presenting a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere in the restaurant for the benefit of our many regular guests. It aims to maintain an unhurried pace so that guests would never feel pressurised. In addition to the extensive traditional menu, a variety of lighter dishes is available, including Continental cuisine.

Breakfast at d' Ouwe Werf consists of a selection of cereals, fruits, juices, yoghurts, cold meats, and cheeses, muffins, toast & croissants, followed by a choice of warm dishes. Tea & filter coffee are of course available.

Restaurant ExteriorDuring the winter months, the fireplace keeps guests snug while the air-conditioning, not to mention the magnificent vine covered courtyard where most tables are situated, provides a welcome respite from the African sun in summer. Our extensive Stellenbosch wine-of-origin list makes it possible for d'Ouwe Werf Restaurant to be one of the best places where one can enjoy some of the finest wine this area has to offer.

Read more about our menus below:

Examples of the Dinner Menu
Examples of the Set Menu: Example 1 and Example 2

Our Menus

Examples of the Dinner Menu

STARTERS

Biltong Salad
Biltong tossed in a baby spinach, roasted pumpkin seed and avocado salad, served with a harissa dressing

Trout and Avocado Roulade
Smoked mountain salmon trout and avocado roulade served with pickled ginger topped with a warm herb salad

Grilled Peach Salad
Grilled peaches, mint and bocconcini cheese salad served on cous cous drizzled with a honey mustard dressing

D’Ouwe Werf Pizza
Freshly baked pizza, topped with baby tomatoes, olives, spring onion and feta cheese, drizzled with basil pesto and balsamic vineyard

Confit Duck Salad
Shredded confit duck breast served with a balsamic roasted beetroot and chorizo salad

Smoked Chicken Pancakes
Pancakes filled with smoked chicken breast and roasted garlic mayonnaise, served with a wild rocket, celery and apple salad


MAIN COURSES

Old-Fashioned Chicken Pie
Old-fashioned chicken pie with mushrooms and sago, served with basmati rice and vegetables of the day

Bobotie
Cape Malay bobotie, served with yellow basmati rice, stewed fruit and vegetables of the day

Traditional Stew
Traditional stew of the day, served with vegetables. Please consult your waiter.

Traditional Trio
Delicious trio of chicken pie, bobotie and stew of the day, served with vegetables of the day

Peppered Beef Fillet
Crushed black peppered fillet of beef, served with mashed carrots and potatoes and a rosemary infused red wine jus, with vegetables of the day

Chicken Parcels
Chicken breast, basil, apricot and pinenut parcels wrapped with bacon, served with cous cous and vegetables of the day

Grilled Ostrich
Grilled ostrich fillet, served with pecorino cheese, thyme and potato bake and vegetables of the day

Moroccan Lamb Kebabs
Lamb kebabs served on fruity spiced cous cous and minted cucumber riata and vegetables in season

Norwegian Salmon
Seared Norwegian salmon served with caper and chive mashed potatoes, garnished with glazed cherry tomatoes and served with vegetables in season

Vegetable Curry
An aromatic potato, red pepper and zucchini curry, served with turmeric, raisin and coriander flavoured basmati rice and a papadam

Penne Salad
Penne tossed in a caramelised leek, blue cheese and sweet potato sauce, garnished with wild rocket and baby tomatoes


DESSERTS

Cheesecake
D’Ouwe Werf’s famous baked cheesecake, served with vanilla pod ice-cream

Nutty Fruit Pastry
Nutty phyllo pastry layers filled with vanilla marinated fresh fruit in season, topped with chantilly cream

Ice Cream
Vanilla pod ice cream served with seasonal berries

Pannacotta
Pannacotta drizzled with rose syrup, served with chocolate dream cookies

Pear Clafoutis
Pear clafoutis with blue cheese crumbs, drizzled with honey

Sticky Toffee Pudding
Pecan nut and maple syrup sticky toffee pudding served with vanilla ice cream

Chocolate Mousse Torte
Rich chocolate mousse torte served with home-made Chai-flavoured ice cream

Trio of Sorbets

Cheese & Biscuits
A selection of Fairview cheese, served with preserves and biscuits

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Examples of Set Menu


Example 1

STARTER

Smoked mountain trout and avocado roulade with pickled ginger and a warm herb salad tossed in a balsamic reduction

or

Biltong salad drizzled with a honey & horseradish cream dressing, butternut croutons & Pecorino shaving

MAIN

Sliced oven roasted fillet of beef with roasted garlic & chive mashed potato, served with a red wine jus and caramelised baby onions

or

Rosemary and garlic rubbed Roast Leg of Lamb served with a butternut, date and pumpkin seeds cous cous

DESSERT

Spiced pears poached in a reduction of rooibos tea and red wine served on a chocolate Florentine

or

Camembert brulee topped with exotic nuts and honey

Coffee / Tea

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Example 2

Blini topped with a crab stick salad & avo, drizzled with a lemon & Fresh coriander dressing

STARTER

Thai Chicken curry pancake served on a bed of stirfried vegetables & roasted cashew nuts

or

Mushroom & Brie tartlet topped with a sweet tomato jam served on a bed of wild rocket leaves

MAIN

Roast leg of lamb, deboned chicken roll with stuffing & fruit glazed gammon served with seasonal vegetables

or

Aromatic spiced sole on a warm asian noodle salad tossed in a ginger-coriander dressing

DESSERT

Chocolate marquise served with a strawberry soup & Vanilla ice cream

or

Traditional Christmas pudding with brandy butter icing

Coffee/Tea

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