Altho we had great trouble with the name, we had no trouble with the food, wine or view at Buitenverwachting. It is a wonderful lunch venue, with views over the vineyards to the mountains. The 3 course lunch with a carafe or either house red or white wine was a great value. dishes that stood out were the grmmeln with... more

In looking for great restaurants we were told this would be a great place. Tour guide told us the service was very slow. We chose to try it as it was close to our hotel. Four people and my dinner was the one that got lost in the shuffle. Had a very nice wine and good appetizers. I ordered the... more

I ate at this restaurant for dinner during my stay in Cape Town, it was probably the best one I dined at during the week. Perhaps the most memorable moment wasn't the meal but the setting, I felt like I was driving through the French countryside with rolling pastures and cows munching on grass alongside the road. The service and... more

This restaurant was highly recommended to us by friends who have been there before. It is in a beautiful vineyard with a nice garden and everything. Nice setting and delicious house wines but I did not find the food impressive at all. Service was very attentive but very slow. It took us 3 hours to have lunch - and I'd... more

My wife and I had had good reports about the restaurant at Buitenverwachting so on a free day in March 2008 we decided to give it a go. This was our first visit to this wine estate. It is in beautiful surroudings. We picked up a flyer in the wine tasting reception about a platter lunch served picnic style under... more