Helena's Restaurant at Coopmanhuijs aims to serve heritage food with finesse, often with subtle twists in the detail, thereby turning the familiar into the spectacular. The menu is designed to reflect the bounty of the Boland, with specific emphasis on freshness and food provenance - the "from where" and "by whom" of locally sourced (often artisanal) ingredients.

PRICE RANGE

US$13 - US$18

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

CUISINES

African, International

FEATURES

Free Wifi, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Wine and Beer

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SimoneJ7914

5 reviews

Reviewed 1 week ago

Delicious dinning experience

The food, the service, the atmosphere all contribute to ensuring that my guests have the ultimate delicious dining experience. We, at Bites and Sites, are proud to be associated with Helena's .More

Date of visit: November 2023

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Dear SimoneJ7914 Thank you for taking the time to write this very kind review for Helena's Restaurant @ Coopmanhuijs Boutique hotel and Spa. We are thrilled to receive reviews like yours. We look forward to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards Suzaan Groenewald General...More

Geoff H

32 reviews

Reviewed 1 week ago

Great experience

Warm and attentive service, a lovely dining room, but best of all, the food was excellent. We had the the 3 course menu with wine pairing and loved everything we ate and drunk. I'm sure we'll return.More

Date of visit: November 2023

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Dear Berkshire_tripper Thank you for taking the time to write this very kind review for Helena's Restaurant @ Coopmanhuijs Boutique hotel and Spa. We are thrilled to receive reviews like yours. We look forward to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards Suzaan Groenewald General...More

Webjørn R

2 reviews

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Excellent restaurant

The staff are very helpful and always there to support, smiling and friendly. The food was excellent. We had the three course menu with wine pairing. I hope we have the chance to come back some day.More

Date of visit: November 2023

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Dear Webjorn R Thank you for taking the time to write this very kind review for Helena's Restaurant @ Coopmanhuijs Boutique hotel and Spa. We are thrilled to receive reviews like yours. We look forward to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards Suzaan Groenewald...More

simonepJ5717IK

4 reviews

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Cute place

A very nice place to have dinner. Our waiter was super friendly and the food was very tasty! We had a nice place outside on the terrasMore

Date of visit: October 2023

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Dear simonepJ5717K Thank you for taking the time to write this very kind review for Helena's Restaurant @ Coopmanhuijs Boutique hotel and Spa. We are thrilled to receive reviews like yours. We look forward to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards Suzaan Groenewald General...More

Geraldine S

2 reviews

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Amazing lunch on the patio!

Amazing lunch on the front patio, people watching and relaxing with a glass of wine. What more can one ask for. Service was good and the food excellent.More

Date of visit: November 2023

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Dear geraldinesS8276EE Thank you for taking the time to write this very kind review for Helena's Restaurant @ Coopmanhuijs Boutique hotel and Spa. We are thrilled to receive reviews like yours. We look forward to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards Suzaan Groenewald General...More

Robin V

4 reviews

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

What a treat!

What a treat at this fantastic restaurant! We enjoyed every bit(e) of it! It was sadly our last evening of our honeymoon in South-Africa. And the staff really made it special with some extras. Be sure to reservate and enjoy!More

Date of visit: November 2023

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Dear Robin V Thank you for taking the time to write this very kind review for Helena's Restaurant @ Coopmanhuijs Boutique hotel and Spa. We are thrilled to receive reviews like yours. We look forward to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards Suzaan Groenewald...More

Travel49607625710

13 reviews

Reviewed 5 weeks ago

Relaxed evening meal with very good food and service

We loved our stay at this hotel and the food and service from the restaurant and front of house team was excellent. Thank you.More

Date of visit: October 2023

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Dear Travel49607625710 Thank you for taking the time to write this very kind review for Helena's Restaurant @ Coopmanhuijs Boutique hotel and Spa. We are thrilled to receive reviews like yours. We look forward to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards Suzaan Groenewald General...More

Sarah C

1 137 reviews

Reviewed 1 November 2023

Disappointing

Despite good reviews this restaurant was a disappointment. It felt old fashioned (nothing wrong with traditional but it was fustier than that), the chairs weren't comfy and my food was mediocre (smoked salmon nothing special and rack of lamb hard to find the meat (a...shame as it's one of my favourite lamb cuts)More

Date of visit: December 2022

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Dear 938sarahc Thank you for your rating. We are sorry to see that your experience was not up to the expected Helena's Restaurant standard. Please could you email your contact details to gm@coopmanhuijs.co.za so that your feedback can be addressed directly with our management team....More

nomenb

37 reviews

Reviewed 1 November 2023 via mobile

Best culinary experience

It was one of our best culinary experience, food so delicious and very delicate. Really here we definitely enjoyed dining. When u are served by Muzi its a big plus, with his recommendations and his good vibes. Thanks to everyone ,we will back soonMore

Date of visit: October 2023

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Dear nomenb Thank you for taking the time to write this very kind review for Helena's Restaurant @ Coopmanhuijs Boutique hotel and Spa. We are thrilled to receive reviews like yours. We look forward to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards Suzaan Groenewald General...More

car_lra

25 reviews

Reviewed 31 October 2023 via mobile

Well worth a visit

Excellent restaurant. Good ambiance and great food. The duck was some of the best I’ve had, deep intense flavours, crispy skin and soft inside. Great selection of wines by the glass. Staff were excellent. Would definitely return.More

Date of visit: October 2023

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Dear car_lra Thank you for taking the time to write this very kind review for Helena's Restaurant @ Coopmanhuijs Boutique hotel and Spa. We are thrilled to receive reviews like yours. We look forward to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards Suzaan Groenewald General...More

Climber62134482539

4 reviews

Reviewed 28 October 2023 via mobile

Amazing food, service and ambiance.

This was one of the best meals I've had in my life; Top 10 for sure. The ambiance and staff were also amazing. Get the beef medallions. We will come back.More

Date of visit: October 2023

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Dear Climber62134482539 Thank you for taking the time to write this very kind review for Helena's Restaurant @ Coopmanhuijs Boutique hotel and Spa. We are thrilled to receive reviews like yours. We look forward to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards Suzaan Groenewald General...More

NSViolinlady

14 reviews

Reviewed 22 October 2023

Wonderful Experience

Wonderful attentive staff, lovely ambience, excellent wine, delicious meal. An absolutely delightful experience. Highly recommend!More

Date of visit: October 2023

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Dear NSViolinlady Thank you for taking the time to write this very kind review for Helena's Restaurant @ Coopmanhuijs Boutique hotel and Spa. We are thrilled to receive reviews like yours. We look forward to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards Suzaan Groenewald General...More

Mitch K

2 reviews

Reviewed 22 October 2023

Perfect

Super tasty food and good service. Highly recommended. We were welcomed with a glass of champagne while the waiter was preparing our tableMore

Date of visit: October 2023

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Dear 782mitchk Thank you for taking the time to write this very kind review for Helena's Restaurant @ Coopmanhuijs Boutique hotel and Spa. We are thrilled to receive reviews like yours. We look forward to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards Suzaan Groenewald General...More

SeppeV79

1 review

Reviewed 21 October 2023

Tastfull food and excellent service

The evening started with a refreshing sparkling rose wine. The 3 course meal was delicious and surely more than enough. As well were the complementary wines pairing with the dishes. We finished our meal with a splendid glass of late harvest dessert wine. It couldn´t...be better. Great dining experience overall!More

Date of visit: October 2023

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Dear SeppeV79 Thank you for taking the time to write this very kind review for Helena's Restaurant @ Coopmanhuijs Boutique hotel and Spa. We are thrilled to receive reviews like yours. We look forward to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards Suzaan Groenewald General...More

Birgitta-Kenneth

1 478 reviews

Reviewed 19 October 2023 via mobile

Just make a booking!

Such a nice experience having dinner at this establishment. The food was extremely good and staff ( Muzi mostly and Medrick) were extremely professional and friendly. Do make a booking in advance, ut is worth it!More

Date of visit: October 2023

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RicS4

Are you open on Monday 22 August?

28 July 2022|

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Hi Mate, this place will be open... Very well known and there are also plenty restaurants in this street.... nice and busy...... A must do.....

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Food: 4.5
Service: 4.5
Value: 4.5
Atmosphere: 4.5