The Vine Bistro at Glenelly
Treat the mothers in your life to an extra-special day.
It comes around once a year, so it’s worth pulling out all the stops and making Mother’s Day a super-special occasion. This year, we get to celebrate (with) our moms on 12 May 2019 and luckily for us, some of the top restaurants in Cape Town and the Winelands are putting on a special spread. From a Gatsby-esque celebration in the city to a relaxed buffet-style feast in the Winelands, there’s something for every taste and fancy.
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A laidback lunch at The Kraal restaurant
Celebrate the matriarch of the family with a deliciously comforting lunch on this lovely wine estate. Situated in a stone-walled courtyard, which was once Joostenberg Wine Estate’s original cattle enclosure, The Kraal is the perfect spot to enjoy farm-fresh food with family, with its rustic chairs and tables dotted among wild olive groves and fruit trees.
Mother’s Day offering Starters include kaiing (crispy fried fat similar to crackling) bread with parsley butter, hummus with chilli oil and crudités; roast tomato, red pepper and onion soup; and toasted baguette with goat’s cheese and tapenade. For the main event, diners can look forward to rare roast fillet of beef with red wine and mushroom sauce, glazed baby onions, carrots and turnips; a heavenly potato bake with cream, garlic and thyme, and a leafy salad. End the day on a sweet note with a warm lemon drizzle cake with orange curd and naartjie ice cream, as well as a helping of petit fours.
When Sunday, 12 May 2019, 12pm – 2.30pm
Cost R360 (adults)
R180 (children 5 – 12 years of age)
Free (children under 5)
Book through DinePlan
Contact 079 641 1320, kraalrestaurant@joostenberg.co.za
Location Joostenberg Wine Estate, Hoopenberg Road, Muldersvlei, Western Cape
A free guided walk on Table Mountain
There’s something about being surrounded by nature and breathtaking views that takes the edge off the stresses of everyday life. So why not surprise the mom(s) in your life with a carefree (and stress-free) walk along Table Mountain before treating her to lunch, tea or dinner?
Mother’s Day offering These guided tours depart from the Twelve Apostles Terrace and include the service of a very knowledgeable guide who’ll be able to shed light on the mountain’s geography, history and the diversity of its plant life.
When Sunday, 12 May 2019, 9am – 3pm (tours depart hourly)
Cost Free
Contact 021 424 0015, info@tablemountain.net
Location Twelve Apostles Terrace, Table Mountain
Gatsby-esque lunch or dinner at Kloof Street House
Housed in a 20th-century Victorian house, this magical courtyard restaurant, set back from busy Kloof Street, is like stepping into the pages of The Great Gatsby. The twinkling fairy lights and velvet cushions that line the garden seating area, as well as the warmly lit, romantic setting of the cosy-chic interior, makes this one of Kloof Street’s most sought-after haunts for any special occasion, including Mother’s Day.
Mother’s Day offering Make the mother(s) in your life feel like a leading lady. Moms will receive a glass of Warwick rosé on arrival and a beautiful rose to take home. Then, settle into a plush chair inside one of the beautifully curated dining rooms for cocktails, a brasserie-style main, and the famous popcorn cheesecake dessert.
When Sunday, 12 May 2019, 12pm – 2am
Contact 021 423 4413, info@kloofstreethouse.co.za
Location 39 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town
A stroll in the park
There’s something for everyone at the Green Point Urban Park including lush lawns for the little ones to run about on, dog-friendly walking paths and the Tea in the Park Café, a lovely setting for tea. Start the day with a stroll in the park, before treating everyone to tea and cake.
Mother’s Day offering Baked goods include apple tart, carrot cake, chocolate brownies and cheesecake, and there are savoury treats, too, such as sandwiches, wraps and salads.
When Sunday, 12 May 2019, 9am – 5pm
Contact 060 997 6153, tea@reliance.co.za
Location Green Point Urban Park, 3 Park Road, Mouille Point, Cape Town
A four-course lunch at Grub & Vine
Small, vibey and unpretentious, Grub & Vine on Bree Street is a wonderful setting for an innercity Mother’s Day celebration. The characterful interiors – distressed concrete floors, rattan chairs, and pot plants everywhere – enhance the buzzy vibe in the compact 40-seater, where beautifully prepared dishes heavenly-tasting dishes are the order of the day and night.
Mother’s Day offering Enjoy a classic four-course Sunday lunch complete with all the trimmings. A glass of bubbly on arrival and some light canapés set the tone for a delectable main of roast lamb, served with rich gravy and roast potatoes that could uplift any meal! End the day on a sweet or savoury note, with either a lemon tart served with meringue and strawberries or a selection of local cheeses served with Piccalilli (an English version of South Asian pickles) and sourdough toast.
Good to know There’s a wine-paired option, too.
When Sunday, 12 May 2019, 12pm – 4pm
Cost R550 (includes canapés); R750 (with wine)
Book through DinePlan
Contact info@mattmanningchef.com
Location 103 Bree Street, Cape Town
Brunch, lunch or picnic at Hazendal
This heritage wine estate, owned Russian-born couple Mark and Simone Voloshin, underwent an extensive restoration in 2018, creating a one-of-a-kind Winelands destination where award-winning chef Michélle Theron (previously Pierneef à La Motte) has created a menu that pays homage to South African and Russian cuisines. With views of the Bottelary Hills and loads of activities for the little ones, Hazendal is the perfect place for a special sojourn in Stellenbosch.
Mother’s Day offering Enjoy a delightful (two- or three-course) deli brunch at the Babushka Deli, where a fun photo booth will capture the memories. Families can look forward to a Dacha Picnic with lawn games (weather-permitting); a wonderful canapé-and-MCC pairing in the Wine-Tasting Lounge; a decadent three-course family feast at Avant-Garde Restaurant with live entertainment and a kiddies’ menu; or an arts-and-crafts session for the little ones (5 – 12 years).
Good to know On Saturday, 11 May 2019, Hazendal is hosting a pre-Mother’s Day Russian Tea Party (10am – 11.30am) that includes a special gift and a gallery talk and tour (R250), or a special canapé-and-MCC pairing (R50).
When Babushka Deli Brunch: Sunday, 12 May, 9am – 12pm
Picnic: Sunday, 12 May, 12pm – 4pm
Canapé-and-MCC pairing: Sunday, 12 May, 9am – 4.30pm
Avant-Garde Restaurant: Sunday, 12 May, 11.30am – 5pm (last order at 3.30pm)
Arts and Crafts: Sunday, 12 May, 12pm – 3pm
Cost Babushka Deli Brunch: R180 (two-courses); R230 (three-courses)
Book through DinePlan
Picnic: R250 (adults), R125 (children)
Canapé-and-MCC pairing: R50
Avant-Garde Lunch: R495
Book through DinePlan
Arts and Crafts: R150 (children)
Contact 021 205 5620, bookings@hazendal.co.za
Location Hazendal Wine Estate, Bottelary Road, Stellenbosch
Buffet lunch at Spier’s Eight Restaurant
Spier is one of those wine estates that has it all: peaceful farm grounds where animals roam free, award-winning wines, and a delicious farm-to-table eatery where diners are delighted by fresh, seasonal dishes. And for Mother’s Day, Eight Restaurant is hosting an extra-special buffet feast.
Mother’s Day offering Moms and their cohorts will be spoilt for choice with hot and cold buffet tables. Diners can expect dishes such as farm-egg and potato salad; homemade roosterkoek (a traditional bread cooked over coals); slow-braised pork; roasted root vegetables; and citrus-roasted chicken. Dessert is a tempting duo of a traditional amarula milk tart and Cape Malay-style koeksisters. Mothers will also be treated to a small gift to take home.
When Sunday, 12 May 2019, 12pm – 3.15pm
Cost R450 (adults)
R200 (children under 12)
Book through DinePlan
Contact 021 809 1188, eight@spier.co.za
Location Spier Wine Farm, R310 Baden Powell Road, Stellenbosch
Afternoon tea, spa packages and a decadent lunch at Cape Grace
Situated on a private quay uniquely poised between Cape Town’s vibrant V&A Waterfront and the tranquil yacht marina, Cape Grace is an elegant retreat where guests can enjoy magnificent vistas in warm and welcoming surrounds. This Mother’s Day, treat the moms in your life to a decadent lunch, spa treatment, pretty posy or even an elegant afternoon tea.
Mother’s Day offering Impress your mom with a Sunday lunch at Signal Restaurant at Cape Grace, where an array of cold dishes, hot and fragrant mains, as well as a bounty of sweet endings await. Vegetarians are also well catered for. See the lunch menu.
Or opt for an afternoon tea, or lunch at the hotel. For gifting ideas, purchase a gift card online. Alternatively, treat your mom to a luxurious spa package (there are three package treatments available during May), or a beautiful bouquet of flowers (made with fresh-cut flowers or proteas and fynbos) that needs to be ordered by Friday 10 May.
When Mother’s Day lunch: Sunday, 12 May 2019, 12.30pm – 4.30pm
Spa packages: 1 – 31 May 2019
Flower arrangements: last orders by Friday, 10 May 2019
Cost Mother’s Day lunch, R595 (adults); R295 (children)
Spa packages: R1 445 – R2 525
Flower arrangements: From R300
Contact 021 410 7100, functions@capegrace.com
Location West Quay Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
A visit to Good Company Market
One of Cape Town’s most popular heritage sites, The Company’s Garden is the lush and laidback setting for a Sunday (market) outing. Add pony rides and a dedicated kids’ area to keep the little ones entertained, and you have all you need for a fun, festive family day out.
Mother’s Day offering The market has a shaded area under ancient oaks, where you’ll find an assortment of stalls selling organic produce, craft beer, handmade arts and crafts, fashion items, and more.
When Sundays, 12 May 2019, 10am – 3.30pm (weather dependent)
Contact 074 104 6027, goodcompanymarket@gmail.com
Location Company’s Garden, 1 Paddock Avenue, Cape Town
Two-course set breakfast or three-course set lunch at Joostenberg Bistro
Located on Klein Joostenberg farm (14km from Stellenbosch’s town centre), the bistro delights diners with country-style dishes made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Whether you’re seated on the stoep under the shade of the vines or inside, or next to the cosy fireplace this Mother’s Day, you’re guaranteed a generous portion of comfort food with a dash of French flair when ordering a two-course breakfast, or a three-course set lunch menu.
Mother’s Day offering Head chef Garth Bedford’s breakfast is a hearty affair of mixed berries, vanilla yoghurt and homemade toasted granola; fresh bread, toast, madeleines and Danishes, followed by a choice between smoked Franschhoek trout salad, a farmhouse breakfast, or chorizo-and-haricot-bean stew with boiled eggs.
The three-course set lunch menu (two-courses for the little ones) includes a chef’s selection of Joostenberg charcuterie, a choice between roast fillet of beef with glazed root vegetables or pan-fried fillet of Cape line fish with a julienne of vegetables, and warm poached pear and frangipane tart.
When Sunday, 12 May 2019
Time Breakfast: 8am – 11am
Lunch: 12pm – 2.30pm
Cost Breakfast: R185 (adults); R80 (children under 12)
Lunch: R330 (adults); R105 (children under 12)
Book through Dineplan
Contact 021 884 4208, bistro@joostenberg.co.za
Location Klein Joostenberg Farm, R304, Muldersvlei, Stellenbosch
Pick roses at Chart Farm
Chart Farm is a serene farm in Wynberg, a mere 15-minute drive from the CBD. It’s a real treat for flower lovers, as it is home to a large garden filled with a variety of wild roses in almost every colour you can imagine.
Mother’s Day offering After picking roses to your heart’s content, enjoy tea and scones at The View, Chart Farm’s charming coffee shop. The restaurant serves breakfast and lunch, and an array of cakes that you can enjoy with views of Constantia Valley.
When Sunday, 12 May 2019, 9am – 5pm
Cost R6 per stem (pick-your-own)
R4.50 per stem (Sunday Special)
R7 per stem (ready picked)
Contact 021 761 0434, admin@chartfarm.co.za
Location Chart Farm, Klaassens Road, Wynberg Park, Wynberg, Cape Town
An extra-special à la carte menu at Cuvée
Simonsig Wine Estate’s Cuvée Restaurant is the epitome of warm hospitality and old-world elegance, with a proudly modern-South African twist. The terrace has uninterrupted views of the majestic Simonsberg Mountain, making it a lovely venue for an extra-special Mother’s Day dinner.
Mother’s Day offering The passionate and dedicated culinary team has created a menu full of fresh yet comforting flavours, with dishes that pair well with the terroir-driven wines. Treat the mom in your life to the à la carte menu and a complimentary glass of brut rosé. Three lucky moms will get an extra-special treat at the end.
When Sunday, 12 May 2019, 11.30am – 3pm; 6pm – 9pm
Book through DinePlan
Contact 021 888 4932, cuvee@simonsig.co.za
Location Simonsig Wine Estate, Kromme Rhee Road, Koelenhof
A four-course French-inspired feast at The Vine Bistro at Glenelly
Situated within a state-of-art building at Glenelly Estate, this hidden gem is owned by chef-patron Christophe Dehosse, who together with head chef Alex Rykaart concocts superb French-inspired dishes that guests can enjoy within the warm, yet elegant interiors.
On chilly days, it’s rather nice to cosy up to the fireplace, or gather in the elegant wine-tasting area above the restaurant; but if the sun is out, sit at one of the long wooden tables on the outside deck under the pergola, and enjoy beautiful views of the vineyards and surrounding hills while enjoying you spoil your mom to a Mother’s Day meal.
Mother’s Day offering The four-course feast kicks off with tuna tartare served with a lemon and ginger dressing, pickled cucumber and wakame salad. It’s followed by a choice between the octopus and the jambon persille (parsley and ham terrine). The next course is a choice between Franschhoek salmon trout and duck roulade and pan-fried breast. For dessert choose between an artisanal South African cheeseboard or a passion-fruit and meringue gateau. End the meal on a sweet note with some delightful petit fours.
When Sunday, 12 May, 12pm – 2.30pm
Cost R450 (adults)
R200 (children under 12)
Book through DinePlan
Contact 021 809 6444, bistro@glenelly.co.za
Location Glenelly Estate, Ida’s Valley, Lelie Street, Stellenbosch
Relaxed feasting and a glass of MCC are the order of the day at Cape Point Vineyards
This Mother’s Day, let your little ones run around the lush lawns at Cape Point Vineyards while you sit back and soak up the scene! Moms will be treated to a glass of pinot noir MCC on arrival, and two childminders will be on hand to supervise the playground so that lunch is a casual, stress-free affair.
Mother’s Day offering In addition to a glass of bubbly on arrival, moms can ease into a relaxed meal at the restaurant, while childminders look after the kids. Dishes include pan-fried halloumi served with olive tapenade, heirloom tomatoes, tomato water gel, pesto crumble and balsamic cream; or gin and tonic West Coast oysters with pickled cucumber and fresh lemon for starters; the harissa-spiced slow-braised springbok shank with pine nut couscous, fried cauliflower, baby carrots, sundried peach chutney, mint and coriander yoghurt; or hand-caught Cape Point tuna served with spiced Thai vegetables, rice noodles, ginger, garlic, lemongrass and chilli sauce, shaved coconut and fresh lime for mains.
When Sunday, 12 May 2019, 8.30am – 6pm
Book through DinePlan
Contact 021 789 0900, bookings@cape-point.com
Location Silvermine Road, Noordhoek (via M3), Western Cape
An à la carte lunch at Nederburg’s The Red Table restaurant
Nederburg lunches are designed for festive family get-togethers and special occasions, such as Mother’s Day. Housed in the Cape Dutch manor house, the Red Table restaurant is serving an à la carte lunch for Mother’s Day. But, if you feel like something more laidback, enjoy a wonderfully relaxed wine-tasting experience.
Mother’s Day offering Chef Lisa Cilliers has designed an à la carte lunch menu that includes, among other items, lentil samoosas served with date chutney; or green beans, avocado and bocconcini baby leaf salad for starters; biltong-crusted beef fillet with potato boulangère; or grilled duck breast with carrot and potato purée for mains; and baked cheesecake with berry compote; or and chocolate fondant served with ice cream for dessert.
Good to know At the Visitors’ Centre, guests can also enjoy a wine-tasting (R65); various wine pairings including cheese and wine, ice cream and wine, sweets and sweet wine, and kids’ pairings; cheese platters and snack boxes. Cellar tours (R65) are available on the day and include the wine cellar, manor house and the Old Cellar Museum, as well as a wine tasting. Reservations for The Red Table and the Visitors’ Centre should be made in advance.
When Sunday, 12 May 2019
The Red Table restaurant: Sunday, 12pm – 4pm
Nederburg Visitors’ Centre: Sunday, 10am – 4pm (tastings until 3.30pm)
Cellar Tour: Sunday, 11am
Cost Picnics: R225 per person sharing
Wine-tastings: R65
Cellar tours: R65
Book through DinePlan
Contact Visitors’ Centre: 021 862 3104, nedwines@distell.co.za
The Red Table restaurant: 021 877 5155, theredtable@nederburg.co.za
Location Sonstraal Road, Dal Josafat, Paarl, Western Cape
A laidback picnic on the lawns of Stellies Taproom
The lush lawn in front of the casual taproom invites guests to take a seat at one of the wooden tables under the trees. The tranquil setting, which includes a jungle gym, plenty of shade, and a pond inhabited by geese, is the perfect setting for an idyllic Mother’s Day celebration that the whole family will remember.
Mother’s Day offering A picnic under the trees, including smoked Franschhoek trout and Klein River Gruyère quiche; cold herb-crusted pork loin served with red-cabbage slaw and grain mustard mayonnaise; roasted butternut with feta, rocket and pumpkin seeds; smooth free-range chicken liver parfait; black olive tapenade; cottage cheese with garlic and herbs; local cheeses; freshly baked baguette; and dark-chocolate mousse with orange curd and shortbread biscuit.
When Sunday, 12 May, 10am – 5pm
Cost R195 per person (pre-order only)
Contact 021 884 4014, taproom@stelliesbeer.com
Location Klein Joostenberg, R304 Muldersvlei, Stellenbosch
A bespoke picnic at Mom’s favourite outdoor location
Want to spoil mom without the fuss of a fancy restaurant setting? A laidback picnic with (or without) all the trimmings might be the answer.
Mother’s Day offering The best thing about these bespoke picnics? The setting is wherever you choose! And if you need inspiration there’s a whole list of recommended picnic spots, which include idyllic garden venues, such as Kirstenbosch Gardens and Noordhoek Common; seaside spots such as Llandudno Beach; as well as the secluded Signal Hill picnic area. But, ultimately, the choice of venue is up to you – and you can even elect to have the picnic delivered to your own home.
When Sunday, 12 May 2019
Cost R125 – R225 (depending on the picnic you choose)
Contact 082 789 5478, capetown@dialapicnic.co.za
Location You choose!
Compiled by Alicia Chamaillé
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