Nacht Wacht Restaurant
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Nacht Wacht Restaurant
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About
The Nacht Wacht Restaurant, labelled one of the best culinary experiences by food critics from around the world, is situated on the historic Nacht Wacht Farm, close to the southern tip of Africa, between Bredasdorp and the picturesque village of Arniston. Diners at the Nacht Wacht Restaurant can enjoy the lavish cooking of restaurant owner and chef Melanie Albertyn. Melanie creates cuisines that are true to the Overberg, fused with flavours and tastes gleaned from her world travels.
Features
CUISINES
International, Mediterranean
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
FEATURES
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
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Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 10:00 AM
Sunday
10:00 - 16:00
Monday
10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 16:00
Thursday
10:00 - 16:00
Friday
10:00 - 16:00
Saturday
10:00 - 16:00
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4.3
57 reviews
Excellent
34
Very good
13
Average
6
Poor
1
Terrible
3
Venus768
Montagu94 contributions
Dec 2018 • none
this was a lovely place- to eat and look out on to the farm, I loved the sound of the birds in the garden and it was spick and span
Written 6 November 2019
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reef-bore
177 contributions
Jan 2019 • couples
We were told this would be the last meal served by the restaurant. Over the years we have delighted in coming here for dinner and enjoyed every experience. There was no denying that the food had gone off this time and the choice was limited. It was still good but not up to the old standards. It's such a shame.
Written 1 February 2019
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Bob Bates
5 contributions
Jun 2018 • couples
We were visiting the area and dropped by last Thursday lunchtime without a reservation - no problem for Charlene who looked after us wonderfully. Great hospitality, excellent food and overall a marvelous experience - thank you.
Written 13 June 2018
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Lynn
Somerset West148 contributions
Nov 2018 • couples
We were so looking forward to our lunch at Nacht Wacht last Sunday, as I had read good reviews and also that the owner and chef Melanie was very hands on in the restaurant. Unfortunately, she wasn't present last Sunday, but neither was anyone else and we were the only diners. There is no background music or ambient noise in this restaurant, so we couldn't help but hear the staff in the kitchen, their cellphones ringing and (ominously) the seemingly incessant pings of a microwave. However, we are very open minded and love food, so we were looking forward to a good lunch. This notion was sadly dashed when my husband's Caprese salad was served microwaved (with large amounts of steam still coming off it) with melted Mozzarella on warmed tomatoes. I honestly have never seen a Caprese salad warmed up (never mind microwaved). My mussel soup was hot in places and cold in others (again, microwaved) and very clunky. We waited for a very long time for the dirty plates to be cleared and not once was our wine poured. The restaurant positions itself as a fine-dining one and, since we were the only diners, I had expected a much higher level of service. Our main course took an hour from ordering to being served at the table. I have no idea why. My roast lamb was tasteless and again, steam was coming off it, which doesn't happen if you have roasted this - you have to microwave it to get this. At R185, I was extremely disappointed. My husband's chicken pasta however was inedible. The pasta was so overcooked and gluggy and the chicken tough and without any seasoning, that he couldn't eat it. Another lady came out of the kitchen to ask how our meal was and we gave her our honest feedback. Whilst we were still telling her our opinion, she turned and walked away. The chicken was not charged for, but this experience was just such a poor one, that was not the point. We are happy to pay for good food and service, but we just felt completely let down here.
Written 23 November 2018
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Karin I
Cape Town47 contributions
Mar 2018 • friends
On our way to Arniston we found a special treat. The Nacht Wacht restaurant tucked away off the main road offered delicious options and variety on their menu from lighter options to more substantial meals. Lovely decor and calm setting where sometimes the cows will graze close by to add to the tranquility of the establishment.
Written 18 March 2018
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Johan M
118 contributions
Feb 2018 • couples
We made reservation for valentines evening. We were met by friendly staff. We dont think there was made any extra effort for the occasion. The evening was nice and the menu seems to be the standard one. The rack of lamb was expensive and a bit disappointed regarding softness. The cheese cake is lovely.
Written 15 February 2018
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silage
246 contributions
May 2017 • friends
Our group were welcomed with enthusiasm by the owner and her farmer husband. Took us on a beautiful walking tour of the historical farm. We ate a very nicely selected menu - cheese and suurvykonfyt with home made breads folled by a mussle bisque soup, rack of lamb and malva pudding!
Written 7 June 2017
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Francois d
Bredasdorp1961 contributions
Mar 2017 • business
What a nice setting with this farm Restaurant. Nice and peaceful to sit on the stoep and have something to eat with a great view. The staff are very friendly and the service good. The food are good and tasteful. This place is recommended. Take look at the art outside.
Written 1 May 2017
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RandomJo-Anne O
Bredasdorp3 contributions
Mar 2017 • family
Very good and enjoyable short drive from Bredasdorp on the road to Arniston and enjoyed the good food with the peaceful country setting away from the city rush.Don't be in a hurry, relax then you can enjoy every moment . Please make sure if they are open . Lamb chops and cheesecake recommended.
I had my 70th birthday party at Nacht Wacht Restaurant for 20 people . Very special .
Written 10 April 2017
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illa440
Bredasdorp26 contributions
Dec 2016 • friends
Not a big menu, but delicious and catering for different tastes. I can recommend the chicken wrap. Peaceful setting with a lovely view - lucern fields, big trees. Not always open, due to private occasions, so first make sure if you can visit.
Written 14 February 2017
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Mlambros42
Johannesburg95 contributions
Jan 2017 • friends
We popped in for lunch the setting is really scenic overlooking the corn fields, the restaurant setting is modern yet country. There is an art gallery in the old stables. We all had lamb rack which was delicious. A definite must do whilst in the area.
Written 5 January 2017
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Ferdinand Hartzenberg
Pretoria37 contributions
Dec 2016 • family
Food is always good. Small menu that caters for everyone. Also visit the art gallery. It is well worth the drive from Bredasdorp to visit the restaurant.
Written 3 January 2017
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aldor737
Tzaneen241 contributions
Dec 2016 • friends
This is a beautiful property with old oaks and magnificent Cape Dutch buildings.Restaurant tucked away at the back.Short varied menu, excellent rack of lamb and good service.Wine list a little short on local reds but Strandveld Shiraz saved the day. Recommended!
Written 30 December 2016
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Alan H
Cape Town23 contributions
Dec 2016 • friends
Lunch at the Nacht Wacht was enjoyable and relaxing a few days after Xmas. The table garden-salad for 6 was good, but pricey at R240. The main courses were all fine, though the meat tended to be more well done than ordered. The wine list is adequate, but more local wines would have been pleasing, and our first choice ran out after one bottle. Service was very helpful and sufficiently attentive. We were happy we went there for lunch, but some details could improve.
Written 27 December 2016
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EMBE762
Maastricht573 contributions
Dec 2016 • family
We ate here, but first a discovery trip to locate the place, it is along the regional road and nu number, so a GPS is useless. Once found by using Google Maps (its on Nacht Wacht Farm) a small discovery tour on the farm awaits and you are rewarded by the location there at the restaurant ! Superb view, total silence and great tastefully decorated restaurant room.
we ate Biltong Carpaccio, rack of lamb, Yellowfin fish from Struisbaai, all wonderful !
This was one of the nicest meals I had in a while.
small point of improvement, ensure that the well selected small wine list is also 100% available ...
Written 15 December 2016
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