The Olive Terrace, Tulbagh - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews

The Olive Terrace Bistro at the Tulbagh Hotel is open 7 days a week for breakfast lunch and dinner. The a la carte menu is a celebration of South African flavours and locally sourced seasonal fruits and vegetables and we cater for vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diets. All our dishes are prepared in-house. The cosy Karee lounge bar features speciality teas and coffees, draught craft beers, local gins, wines and a tapas menu together with gourmet pizzas from our wood fired oven and freshly baked scones and cakes. The restaurant supports many community initiatives including local creches and Steinthal Childrens Home, sourcing produce from the Tulbagh Community Garden and sponsoring young people…

PRICE RANGE

US$3 - US$10

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks

CUISINES

African, International

FEATURES

Takeout, Free Wifi, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music

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Charlotte26278

1 review

Reviewed 1 week ago

Exquisite restaurant, pity about security.

We had the most unpleasant experience over the weekend after dining at The Olive Terrace/Tulbagh Hotel. Beggars lie in wait (sometimes in groups) on the pavement at the entrance or nearby to come and harass you as they follow you to your car. They are...threatening and don’t respect personal space or social distancing. As women, we did not feel safe at all. While I understand that this issue may be beyond the jurisdiction of the hotel, I really urge the establishment to make improvements to the immediate vicinity. The walkway between the restaurant and the roadside parking is also dimly lit. The food is delicious, the service excellent, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. I cannot commend Alistair and his staff enough for the fine dining experience offered to patrons. I am, however, hesitant to return and would much rather eat elsewhere in future, simply to avoid harassment upon leaving. Such a pity, because the restaurant is outstanding. I hope that such issues can be resolved. Kindest regardsMore

Date of visit: May 2022

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Dear Charlotte many thanks for your support and review. Like many towns in South Africa, at times Tulbagh has issues with young street children. I and my management team have been very proactive over many years, to ensure the safety and security of our valued...More

beverleys827

1 review

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Terrific Tulbagh

Amazing lunch on the Olive terrace. Attentive Silaan , the waitresses , made the dining experience wonderful. The chef made delicious smoked springbok carpaccio. Recommend also the cocktails. especially the ginger pear with vodka.More

Date of visit: May 2022

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Dear Beverley many thanks for visiting the Olive Terrace Bistro, and for the much appreciated review. We always endeavour to be adventurous and innovative and that includes the range of cocktails that the bar staff change monthly, ensuring we incorporate local seasonal fruits. We look...More

Pontshi

17 reviews

Reviewed 16 April 2022 via mobile

Wedding anniversary dinner

We went there for our wedding anniversary dinner. The restaurant is very beautiful with lots of things to see; starting from the paintings on the walls, vintage clock wall, a piano and a vintage record player. Hubby ordered a lamb shank and it came burnt...of course we were disappointed. Our waitress Kaylin insisted that her manager Cathrine will sort it out. Cathrine handled everything in a very professional manner. We loved the restaurant 🥰More

Date of visit: April 2022

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DearPontshi many thanks for your review and pleased to hear you loved the restaurant. Although we endeavour to make sure every meal leaves the kitchen perfectly prepared, we also have a robust system in place to deal with any issues our valued customers have, and...More

M3682GJharrys

2 reviews

Reviewed 9 April 2022 via mobile

Celebration dinner

We had the most amazing meal at the Olive terrace. From the starters to the dessert was 10/10 Friendly staff and fantastic service.More

Date of visit: March 2022

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Dear Harry many thanks for choosing the Olive Terrace Bistro for your celebration dinner. If guests know that a birthday is being celebrated, our waiters will give an enthusiastic rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’, which always adds to the occasion. Looking forward to welcoming you back...More

Lielie09

8 reviews

Reviewed 9 April 2022

Best in Town

We went to Tulbagh Hotel for a weekend stay with friends and every time we had breakfast or dinner at the Olive Terrace the service and food blew us away. Something different for all. Best pizzas in Town!More

Date of visit: March 2022

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Dear Lielie many thanks for your visit and much valued review. Tulbagh is a great destination for a weekend away, with a comprehensive range of activities, from tasting award winning wines on stunning farms, surrounded by majestic mountains, to horse riding, hiking or mountain biking...More

patnpete2017

18 reviews

Reviewed 27 March 2022

The only place to eat in Tulbagh!

Just had great holiday in Tulbagh and dined every night at this wonderful restaurant,it is so nice to enjoy very good food and wine whilst visiting this area. The menu has a very good selection to choose from and the staff are so well trained...to look after you whilst you enjoy the whole experience. Look forward to our annual visit back next year.More

Date of visit: March 2022

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Dear Pat and Pete many thanks for returning to your annual stay with us, after the last two years. We ensured that we had Kudu fillet on the menu for your visit, and it is reassuring to see an increasing number of overseas visitors returning...More

Meganadams256

1 review

Reviewed 24 March 2022 via mobile

Fantastic service

Visited the restaurant with my husband for our anniversary. Was welcomed by friendly staff that wished us a happy anniversary.... And when we revealed that we were not from Tulbagh and don't know the area, our waiter Cheslyn was extremely patient with all our questions...and very friendly. Thank you for your great service and fantastic foodMore

Date of visit: March 2022

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Dear Megan many thanks for celebrating your anniversary with us, and for your valued review. We have regular staff outings to all the visitor attractions in the valley, which enables our great team of staff to make recommendations and suggestions based on their own experiences....More

Joanne_travell123

1 review

Reviewed 18 March 2022

Amazing food

Food was amazing thank you to the chef and restaurant staff for the excellent service..We will definitely return again.

Date of visit: March 2022

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Dear Joanne many thanks for your support and valued review. Our new autumn menu is proving to be very popular with delicious vegan and vegetarian options as always. Look forward to welcoming you back soon Alasdair

Evasongbird

3 reviews

Reviewed 17 March 2022 via mobile

Our Honeymoon

It was a beautiful setting and the food was well presented but the taste did not follow. Very bland. We expected more.

Date of visit: March 2022

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Dear Evasongbird thank you for your review. Our bistro is very popular with local residents and visitors to Tulbagh alike. We change our menus seasonally and have tasting sessions with local foodies before we finalise menus and recipes. Hope you enjoyed your Honeymoon Alasdair

Terry157

82 reviews

Reviewed 3 March 2022

Nice meal but not mind-blowing

We arrived for lunch on a Sunday and the place was completely booked up for their Sunday carvery special. So, we were given a table in the Tapas Bar where we could order from their usual al a carte menu. The food was nice but...certainly not as good as I was expecting, given the great reviews I had seen. But in all fairness, they were very busy and we did not have a booking. So, I would like to give them another try - just not on a Sunday.More

Date of visit: February 2022

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Dear Terry thank you for your visit and taking the time to leave your review. As you mention our Sunday roast special is very popular with local residents and visitors alike. Although we were fully booked we did find a table for you, and were...More

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