Rykaart’s: Everyday (Gourmet) Dining on a Biodynamic Stellenbosch Wine Farm
Simple, contemporary flavours for lazy Winelands lunches.
By Kit Heathcock • 16 August 2023
Rykaart’s is on the move! The family-owned eatery in the heart of Stellenbosch, that won our hearts and palates with excellent unfussy everyday dining and a pavement-café vibe, is heading out of town to a new home on Longridge Wine Estate in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands. Husband-and-wife team, Alex and Ella Rykaart are changing things up to suit the new location with its long views towards Table Mountain and gorgeous organic herb and vegetable gardens. Alex will be devising three-course family-style set menus designed for long, lazy lunchtime feasts, inspired by the seasonal produce from this biodynamic farm.
Opens mid-September 2023
Opening times April – November: Wednesday – Sunday, from 12pm (kitchen closes 3pm)
Friday + Saturday, from 6pm (kitchen closes 8.30pm)
December – March: Monday – Sunday, from 12pm (kitchen closes 3pm)
Thursday – Saturday, from 6pm (kitchen closes 8.30pm)
Contact eat@rykaarts.co.za
Where to find it Longridge Estate, Helderbergpad, off the R44 between Somerset West & Stellenbosch
Book through DinePlan
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