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Cape Town & the Winelands

The Winelands, 25 places

Stellenbosch

Photo: Jordan Wine Estate (official website)

A university town with botanical collections, sculpture and surrounding wine farms.

Map of Stellenbosch

© OpenStreetMap contributors

Where to eat

Ranked by tier, from our restaurant ranking.

#5
Rank 5 of 6 in Tier 1: MERTIA

Stellenbosch, price band RRRR price unconfirmed, check 4.9 out of 5 (366 reviews)

Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards 2026: 3 stars Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards 2026: Service Excellence

4.9 on Google from 366 reviews
- Ask about children
- Book as soon as dates are fixed
#1
Rank 1 of 45 in Tier 2: The Table at De Meye

Stellenbosch, price band RRR price unconfirmed, check 4.8 out of 5 (570 reviews)

Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards 2026: 2 stars Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards 2026: Best Destination

4.8 on Google from 570 reviews
- Good with children
- Book 1–2 weeks ahead
#5
Rank 5 of 45 in Tier 2: Rust en Vrede Restaurant

Stellenbosch 4.7 out of 5 (1,212 reviews)

Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards 2026: 2 stars

4.7 on Google from 1,212 reviews
- Ask about children
- Book 1–2 weeks ahead
#10
Rank 10 of 45 in Tier 2: Post & Pepper

Stellenbosch, price band RRRR price unconfirmed, check 4.7 out of 5 (393 reviews)

Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards 2026: 2 stars

4.7 on Google from 393 reviews
- Ask about children
- Book 1–2 weeks ahead
#11
Rank 11 of 45 in Tier 2: Good to Gather

Stellenbosch, price band RRR price unconfirmed, check 5.0 out of 5 (95 reviews)

Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards 2026: 2 stars

5.0 on Google from 95 reviews
- Children: not yet checked
- Book 1–2 weeks ahead
#13
Rank 13 of 45 in Tier 2: Vuur

Stellenbosch, price band RRRR price unconfirmed, check 4.8 out of 5 (159 reviews)

Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards 2026: 2 stars

4.8 on Google from 159 reviews
- Ask about children
- Book 1–2 weeks ahead

All 17 places to eat in Stellenbosch

Perfect pairs here

A morning out and a good lunch nearby, matched for you.

Stellenbosch, 8 min walk (estimate)

Stellenbosch and Post & Pepper
1. MorningStellenbosch University Botanical Garden
2. LunchPost & Pepper Tier 2
Start at the botanical garden and book a meal in central Stellenbosch.
Stellenbosch, Same estate

Jordan estate and restaurant
1. MorningJordan Wine Estate
2. LunchThe Jordan Restaurant Tier 2
Combine an estate visit with a separately booked restaurant service.

Wine

With children

Giraffe House Wildlife Awareness Centre

Attraction
4.4 out of 5 (5,517 reviews)Price R (unconfirmed, check before you go)
Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden

Garden
4.9 out of 5 (946 reviews)Price RR (unconfirmed, check before you go)
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden

Garden
4.5 out of 5 (922 reviews)Price R (unconfirmed, check before you go)

Outdoors

Die Braak

Park
3.0 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Things to do

Stellenbosch

Town

Itineraries that pass through

1 day in Stellenbosch & Paarl

1 day, 3 stops
A point-to-point day: Stellenbosch first, then Babylonstoren on the Paarl side of the Winelands. Best with a driver and a Paarl or Franschhoek base for the evening; from Cape Town, allow for the return journey and leave before dark.

Nearby areas