Spookfontein Restaurant — Restaurant in Overstrand Local Municipality

A friend told me they served THE BEST FISH N CHIPS in Hermanus so we knew what we going to order right from the start. He must have been drunk.. 😅 I mean, they weren't bad, but the best? Nah! You get two decent sized pieces of fried hake. The batter is light and crisp and in my case, somewhat over fried. I think this is because they're fried from frozen and just to make sure the inside is cooked. The fish had that watery vibe where it definitely wasn't happy to leave the sea, let alone the freezer. Now, if I'm paying R165 for fish n chips, albeit in a gorgeous location with a spectacular view, I want chips! Not French fries out of a packet. They were saved only by the chip spice. Mushy peas were nice, but to be honest the best think on the whole plate of food was the mayo. Luscious, thick and creamy! Service was friendly, but a bit slow. We asked for chili sauce when the food arrived, and again when I was 1 piece of fish down. Only got it with a half a piece of fish and 3 chips left... 😅 We'll definitely be back to try some of the other items on the menu but for now the search for the best fish n...

I recently visited this restaurant to celebrate my friend's birthday, and unfortunately, it was quite a disappointment. From the moment we arrived, the greeting by the manager was anything but welcoming, which immediately set a negative tone for the day.

We ordered the beef fillet, expecting something well-presented given the price, but what we received was far from that. Not only did the fillet arrive well-done instead of the medium-rare we had requested, but the presentation was lacking—accompanied by what seemed like cold McDonald's-style fries. The poor quality of the food really detracted from the celebration.

Despite all this, the wine selection was fantastic, and our waiter, Nick, was kind and attentive throughout . However, not once did the manager check on our table to see if we were satisfied with our meals, which only added to our disappointment.

Sadly, I would not recommend this restaurant, especially for any special occasion. It simply did not live up to...

We booked Spookfontein Restaurant for a friend’s birthday, and it was our first time there. What a delight! From the wine tasting before lunch to the dessert, everything was spot on.

The wine tasting was a real treat, with clear explanations for each wine in a cozy (there is a fireplace) and modern setting.

As for lunch, the service was impeccable, professional and swift.

The dishes I tried were fantastic. The gnocchi it’s carrot and butternut squash purée was excellent. For the main course, the beef fillet was cooked to perfection, just as requested. The fries were also top-notch.

The atmosphere is modern and enchanting, with magical views both from upon arrival and from inside the restaurant. It’s truly a pleasure to dine in such a beautiful setting. The only down part is that the restaurant room was a bit cold. In winter bring a warm jacket!

Will I...