Guardian Peak Winery & Grill: Hillside Dining in Stellenbosch

Overlooking a picture-perfect slice of the Stellenbosch Winelands, with views towards the towering peak in the Jonkershoek mountains that gave the wine farm its name, Guardian Peak winery has nailed the recipe for easygoing country dining. Relaxed but refined, their philosophy is that wine and food should be enjoyed together, so their approachable, sustainable, everyday-drinking wines are presented without fanfare, but with friendly, informed service in the restaurant setting, where the panoramic views are all part of the experience.

A tempting spring special

For the duration of September’s Taste Stellenbosch, choose from a special spring menu that includes salt and pepper squid, soup of the day or Korean fried cauliflower for starters, followed by mains of braised beef short rib with garlic mash; fresh fish of the day with sweet potato mash, broccoli and hollandaise; exotic mushroom risotto; or a 300g beef sirloin with chips and salad. And dessert options that will tempt you into taking the three-course route… crème brûlée, malva pudding with crème anglaise and ice cream, or phyllo cigars filled with honey, almond and mascarpone.
Cost R375 (2 courses); R445 (3 courses)
Good to know You also get 10% off a bottle of wine with your meal
Available until 20 September 2026
When Monday – Thursday, for lunch and dinner
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What’s on Guardian Peak’s table?

As the seasons change, so does Guardian Peak’s menu, which is created with the property’s wines in mind. As spring turns to summer and the vineyards burst back into life, chef Willie Mostert adds fresh and bright dishes for lingering lunches and sundowner dinners. And there are stalwarts that span the seasons: Saldanha Bay mussels in white wine and garlic; penne with pancetta, mushrooms and baby spinach; steak (cooked to perfection); and the signature Guardian Peak burger with bacon and cheddar. Not to mention lamb chops and venison from the grill, substantial salads and a creamy risotto. Perennial favourites from the dessert menu are the crème brûlée, dark chocolate fondant and a lush pecan and caramel cheesecake.

In the glass

Fancy stocking up with some friendly fruit-forward reds, or fresh chenins and sauvignons for easy summer sipping? The cellar is open daily for tastings (with platters) and to purchase any of Guardian Peak’s beautifully crafted, everyday-drinking wines, as well as a selection from The Stellenbosch Collection.

Whether you’re discovering Guardian Peak for the first time or returning for a long-awaited lunch on the terrace, you’ll find yourself drawn into its rhythm: food that comforts, wines that inspire, and a mesmerising landscape that spells pure pleasure all year round.
Opening times Monday – Sunday, 12pm – 3.30pm
Tuesday – Saturday,  6.30pm – 10pm (November – April)
Wednesday – Saturday,  6.30pm – 10pm (May – October)
Wine-tasting: Monday – Sunday, 9am – 5pm
Contact 021 881 3899, [email protected]
Where to find it Annandale Road, Stellenbosch
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