Padlangs Country Restaurant

Padlangs Country Restaurant

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Hours
Sun
8:30 - 16:00
Tue
8:30 - 16:00
Wed
8:30 - 16:00
Thu
8:30 - 16:00
Fri
8:30 - 16:00
Sat
8:30 - 16:00
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Ratings and reviews
4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
4.4 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.3 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.2 of 5 bubbles
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CUISINES
Bar, Grill, Soups
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks
features
Can a vegan person get a good meal at this restaurant?
About
Padlangs is located 7.5km from Patensie on the R331, en route to the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area, and located in the tranquil Gamtoos Valley. In September 2016 we moved to our brand new premises (500m from our old location). We now have a water splashpad, giant garden chess set, play area for children with a bike track, outside shower for cyclists, and a stunning view of the Gamtoos Valley. Great Food is still on the menu. #Slowfood #Slowzone #Countryfeeling
CUISINES
Bar, Grill, Soups
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Mastercard, Visa, Table Service
4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles80 reviews
Excellent
35
Very good
27
Average
9
Poor
4
Terrible
5

helenferrie2017
Durban19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2017 • family
On our way back from Baviaanskloof, we came across this gem seemingly in the middle of nowhere! It was a delight! We had a wonderful breakfast which was great value for money. The coffee was great. Just the thing before setting off on our long journey home. (The little shop is also full of interesting items and home made goodies)
Written 13 January 2017
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Heidi M
Dear Helen, Thank your for your wonderful compliments! Hope you had a pleasant trip home. Regards Heidi
Written 23 January 2017
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Linda T
Port Elizabeth9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2017 • family
A beautiful venue and very friendly helpful staff:) Food was excellent and service good .Will definitely be back again.:)
Written 9 January 2017
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Heidi M
Dear Eljaype, Thank you for choosing Padlangs Country Restaurant for your trip to the Gamtoos. We are very glad that you enjoyed your experience with us. Please call again when you are in the area. Regards Heidi
Written 23 January 2017
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Thalia C
Stellenbosch8 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2017 • family
We hit this place after a long and strenuous trip out of the Baviaanskloof, and what a treat. The food you get us value for money, and the manager even came and chatted to us at the tables as if we were old friends. If you ever pass through Gamtoos, give it a looky.
Written 8 January 2017
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Werner Lerm
Port Elizabeth15 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2017 • friends
We arrive there on Monday coming from the Baviaanskloof and found this jewel, it was however only for a short moment. Outside is a big sign not to seat yourself. After about10 minutes we asked if could sit down at a unoccupied table. After a while some came too clean the table, and she promised to send us a waiter which never arrived. We eventually stand up and walked out. What a pity, it seemed like such a nice place to eat.
Written 2 January 2017
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Heidi M
Dear CoIosseum, I am sorry to hear about your unfortunate experience. The sign your are referring to does ask patrons to report at the till point. The till manager will then allocate a table and provide you with menu's. We do this because our restaurant seats 160 patrons in a diverse number of settings (on the stoep, under the trees, in the courtyard) I am sorry that the Runner did not bring it to managements attention that there are an unattended table. My apologies. Padlangs is indeed a nice place to eat! Please call again when you are in the area. Regards Heidi
Written 23 January 2017
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V9547ZDbrians
Johannesburg63 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2016 • couples
Best pizza we have had in a long time. Fresh, tasty and excellent value for money. Clean bathroom and great play area for kids. 10/10
Written 22 December 2016
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Heidi M
Hi, What lovely feedback! Thank you for visiting Padlangs Country Restaurant. Regards Heidi
Written 23 January 2017
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Annette P
Gauteng81 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2016 • family
Had a lovely breakfast at Padlangs. Ordered the leeuloop. Beautiful portion, well trained staff, excellent setting. Complement to our waitress, Simone for your friendliness and helpfulness. Will defnitely come again.
Written 21 December 2016
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Heidi M
Hi Annette P, Thanks a lot for your lovely review. Please visit again! Regards Heidi
Written 23 January 2017
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Jaco M
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2016 • family
Once again a great visit. Great setting, great food especially the calamari...as good as it gets! My wife had a lovely chicken wrap and the kids food were served within minutes.They cater for kids and the vintage baby chairs are a winner. All were clean and crisp and service great. One of our favourite destinations. Pack sunscreen and swimwear for the kids...the splashpad is a winner.
Written 15 November 2016
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Chantal
Cape St Francis20 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2016 • family
Such a beautiful venue sadly will not return due to bad service and terrible food. I ordered a chicken wrap which they had toasted the avo and lettuce in the wrap, my sons calamari tasted like bicarb and my husband said the venison pie needed gravy. I was given a filthy baby chair which I had to go to the kitchen and ask for cleaning stuff. Staff seemed all over the place and was very noticeable that owners were not present. Very sad to ruin a lovely setting. I suggest barristers and barmen be available so waitresses are more available. Will not make that long trip out there again
Written 8 November 2016
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Dear Chantsno2 Thank you for your review on Trip Advisor and the compliment about our beautiful venue. We are very sorry to hear that your experience with us was so unfortunate. Customer feedback is extremely important to us and therefore all compliments / complaints get written down after each service. We however have no record of your complaints to management and not one of the service staff recalls any complaints about this dishes. It is a pity that we were not given the chance to sample the food that you are complaining about. I'm not sure why you point out that the owners were not present. We have well trained management staff on duty that are just as good in running a shift as the owners are. Surely you do not expect me to be at Padlangs 24/7. Our baby chairs are wooden antique chairs that are situated at the beverage station. We take great care in keeping them clean. To call them filthy is just mean. Seeing that this is your first review of any kind ever on Trip Advisor, I wish you luck in finding a restaurant that you will be happy with. Tip: I really do encourage you to request management to come and attend to you while you are in the restaurant should you have any complaints. Regards Heidi Muller, Owner
Written 8 December 2016
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Cyril K
Cape Town335 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2016 • business
After completing a challenging trip through the Baviaanskloof (which is highly recommended) you should stop at Padlangs Country Restaurant for a reward. The meals are simple yet good to eat but it's the confectionery which deserves your full attention. I had the cheesecake, which was delicious, and my friends had chocolate cake, which was apparently wonderful as well. The service is friendly and efficient and I highly recommend a quick pause before returning to the city.
Written 5 November 2016
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Marlies V
Bellville75 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2016 • friends
Having just completed a most enduring trip through the Baviaanskloof (which is definitely not recommended) we stopped at inviting and calming place for a bite to eat. The menu is not so elaborate but everything sounded delicious. What we ordered was worth the wait. Scrumptious. This place is so child friendly with climbing apparatus, slip and slides, little plastic pools, balls etc. Haven for he weary travellers.
Written 29 October 2016
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Barrie T
Jeffreys Bay263 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2016 • friends
Padlangs has been a favorite of ours for many years, the food was always good but the road noise and rather cramped outdoor area were a detraction - What a change they have made. The new venue - only a stone's throw away from the old - is fabulous. More space inside - more windows - more light - same good choice of tourist items in the shop - same good food - lots of space outside and even water fountains that the kids can play in. This was a fabulous finale to our trip down the Baviaans Kloof from Willomore.
Written 25 October 2016
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Curriedbuffalo
Port Elizabeth293 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2016 • family
The Farm Stall and Restaurant is situated at the beginning of the Baviaans route (from the Patensie side)... It is thus a popular spot for Adventure Bikers and 4x4 explorers.. I have visited many times over the years and always found it a refreshing spot to chill and unwind. The food on my last visit has definitely improved, and from other comments I see it has also a new venue now. The shop is well stocked with treats and gifts, which makes the visit interesting for the whole family.
Written 10 October 2016
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353cheryln
2 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2016 • friends
Myself and my two daughters stopped for lunch at Padlangs on our way back to Port Elizabeth. The food was great and the waitress polite and knew exactly what we wanted. The establishment pleasantly surprised us with their garden setting. It had a play area for the little ones as well. My grandson had a ball of a time crawling and playing in the sand. Next time I travel through the Baviaans, I will absolutely return.
Written 10 October 2016
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Jaco M
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2016 • family
What a stunning gem in the middle of almost nowhere. Food was superb. Service great. Activities for kids in the leauge with South Africa's best. Enjoy a day out and relax. PADLANGS you have something special. We will be back.
Written 7 October 2016
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hogs60
Port Elizabeth53 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2016 • family
Went for a lite lunch,decor inside was stunning and also a wide variety of different things for sale,also very well set out.also the service from staff was of a VERY HIGH STANDARD . The actual food was also excellent and very well presented,the outside tables were also very nice,and outside play area for kids was great as well.
Written 6 October 2016
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