Eike by Bertus Basson — Restaurant in Stellenbosch Local Municipality

We had a really wonderful evening at Eike at the start of October. We have been travelling around South Africa and have hugely enjoyed the varied food and highly talented chefs and waiting teams on show - and so it takes something to stand out of the crowd. What we loved about Eike was that it is consciously and conspicuously South African - the food was inspired by memories from the chef’s childhood; by local dishes or by local ingredients. Seasonality was a key focus throughout as well (we benefited from an earlier trip to Babylonstoren which informed us that Guava is a tree that produces fruit in winter rather than summer or autumn).

The staff are also very pleasant, very professional and clearly buy into the message Eike is delivering. I would highly recommend this to any visitors who are looking to try something adventurous and delicious. I suspect that even if you don’t like it you will find it memorable and unique - so worth a try...

Dining at Eike by Bertus Basson in Stellenbosch was an unforgettable experience. The restaurant is located in a charming historic building on Dorp Street, offering an intimate setting with just 30 seats. Chef Bertus Basson has truly mastered the art of combining fresh, local ingredients with modern techniques, creating a fixed menu that celebrates South Africa's rich culinary heritage.

The dishes were absolutely exceptional—like the bobotie tartare and springbok with Jerusalem artichoke foam. Each plate told a unique story of the country’s diverse flavors and history. The service was impeccable, and the wine pairings were perfectly curated, enhancing the entire meal.

Overall, Eike by Bertus Basson is a must-visit for anyone looking to experience authentic South African cuisine in a refined and welcoming atmosphere. I would absolutely recommend it.

Worth the trip. Delicious experience and new interpretation of...

We really liked the idea of a trip through South-Africa cuisine. However, some dishes were out of proportion either taste wise or the portions itself. You could tell that the restaurant is quite new as the waiters also seemed a bit messy at times. Some of the mains were way too salty, which was sad because the flavours were actually really good. The portion of the bread was way tooo big, so was the dessert with the orange. It seemed that every table regardless of how many you were, got the same portion. We weren’t able to finish the 12th course as it was too much (probably also because of all the delicious bread we ate). The food was nice as was the wine. This restaurant definitely has great potential, just needs some finetuning...