Chapter 5: Hermanus – Updated 2021
Creation
Located on the picturesque Creation Wines estate—high up on the stunning Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge—food and wine tastings can be enjoyed at this leading winery’s bistro, which, importantly, is also a child-friendly venue.
Why go?
Enjoy one of the estate’s unusual wine-and-food pairings, or choose something from the superb menu that changes weekly to keep things fresh and exciting. Either way, you’re guaranteed of exceptional wine and excellent food.
Photograph: Creation
Details
a: Hemel & Aarde Rd R320, Hermanust: +27 28 212 1107w: www.creationwines.comh: Monday—Sunday: Canapé, Lunch and Tea Pairings: 10h00 to 17h00. Tuesday—Wednesday: Reduced menu, Brunch Pairing: 10h00, booking is essential (deposit required).
Origins at The Marine
Origins have crafted a menu that offers relaxed social dining in the comfortable surrounds of a modern kitchen-focused restaurant. Whether it is tapas, natural wines and craft beer or a full sit-down dining experience you’re after, you’ll find it at Origins.
Why go?
Expect the cuisine to offer tributes to the social act of sharing and takes inspiration from the earth; local, seasonal produce delivered complex, yet delicious.
Photograph: Origins at The Marine
Details
a: Main Road, Hermanust: +27 28 313 1000w: www.themarinehotel.co.za/restaurants-bars/originsh: Monday—Sunday: Lunch: 12h00-14h30, Dinner: 18h00-20h30.
Restaurant at Newton Johnson
Dining here is a feast for all the senses. Delicate wines combined with delicious, unpretentious and hearty food are what make this restaurant a firm favourite with international visitors and locals alike.
Why go?
The views from the tasting room and restaurant are spectacular and that in itself is a reason to visit. It’s a bonus that the food at the restaurant is so delicious.
Photograph: Restaurant at Newton Johnson
Details
a: R320, Hemel-en-Aarde valley, Hermanust: +27 28 312 3862 w: www.newtonjohnson.comh: Monday—Friday: 09h00–16h00, Saturdays: 10h00–14h00, Sundays: closed.
Springfontein Eats
Set on an earthy, organic working farm between Stanford’s Kleinrivier Mountains and the coastal dunes, thriving with homegrown fruits and vegetables, locally sourced meat and locally caught fish, in it you will find a firm farm-to-fork-favourite.
Why go?
There are not many fine-dining chefs in South Africa with the confidence to foreground ordinary ingredients like tomatoes, eggs, chicken, peas, carrots, celery and plums on their set menus. But it helps that these ingredients come from the farm.
Photograph: Springfontein Eats
Details
a: 8 Wortelgat Rd, Springfontein Wine Estate, Stanfordt: +27 28 341 0651w: www.springfontein.co.za/content/springfontein-eatsh: Monday—Wednesday: 6pm–10.30pm, Thursday—Sunday: 12.30pm–3.30pm, 6–10:30pm
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