Rhebokskloof: A Family-Friendly Farm Restaurant near Paarl

Winding up the long farm road to Rhebokskloof feels like a journey of discovery. The wine estate’s natural amphitheatre of vine-clad slopes is tucked into a fold at the northern end of Paarl Mountain, rugged fynbos-clad slopes meeting vines halfway. A family-friendly oasis of nature-infused tranquillity, it’s surrounded by old oaks, with lawns running down to a wide dam from the old farmhouse stoep, where The Rhebok restaurant spills out and down the steps to tables on a wide, umbrella-shaded terrace below. There’s endless space for laidback picnics, and a jungle gym close by for kids to play.

Farmhouse flair

A welcoming farmhouse-kitchen ambience prevails inside the farm restaurant, decorated with old photos relating to the history of the farm (which dates back to 1697) and patterned plates on a cheerful lemon trellis wallpaper. Victorian sash windows open on to the wide stoep looking over oak trees, lawns and the sparkle of the dam beyond.

Contemporary summer comfort food

Hearty country fare laces nostalgic food memory with contemporary twists. Among the generous starters are a crispy roast pork belly with a tangy Waldorf slaw, salt-and-pepper squid cooked Cantonese style and West Coast mussels in a rich chardonnay sauce. Mains go from the simplicity of sirloin steak and hasselback potatoes or the popular Rhebok beef burger, to pistachio-crumbed venison loin, or confit duck leg.

The crisp thin-based wood-fired pizzas have acquired a following too – they cover all bases from family-friendly simplicity to gourmet toppings of brie and prosciutto, and a delightful vegetarian option loaded with harissa-spiced flavour punch.

Breakfast

As a starting point for the Paarl network of mountain-biking trails, The Rhebok is also a popular breakfast spot. A short menu (served until 11am) includes a traditional farm breakfast, breakfast buns, hot oats and granola bowls, with an apple pie waffle tempting the sweet tooth.

Kids’ menu

The Little Buck menu starts with breakfast options of scrambled egg on toast or berry waffle, then dives into lunch treats of kid-size burgers, chicken strips and wood-fired pizzas. Waffles, ice cream and plenty of sprinkles, milkshakes and Las Paletas ice lollies seal the family-time fun.

An idyllic escape for all the family, Rhebokskloof is a Paarl Winelands hidden gem to return to throughout the year.

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Good to know Come early and do the divine chocolate and wine pairing in the tasting room.
Book a picnic to enjoy in the shade of an oak tree on the lawns leading down to the dam.
The outside tables at the restaurant are pet-friendly (on a leash)
Opening times Monday – Sunday, 8.30am – 4pm (last seating)
Contact 021 869 8386, [email protected]
Where to find it Rhebokskloof, Noord Agter-Paarl Road, Windmeul, Paarl
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