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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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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Best service and ambience and food I had on many business trips to the Cape Region. The food is presented beautifully and you can taste the skill and care with which it was made. Serving staff is professional and warm - not easy to get...this balanceMore

Date of visit: November 2023
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alasdair mcrobbie, Owner at The Olive Terrace, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear Ilses many thanks for your much appreciated review. We work hard to ensure we provide great customer service with a smile. So pleased you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon Alasdair

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

We used both the indoor and outdoor seating areas and enjoyed the ambience for both. My husband and I both had the steak and the food was delicious and also well presented. The waitress who served us was personable and friendly without being intrusive.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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alasdair mcrobbie, Owner at The Olive Terrace, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear Cruiser many thanks for your support and valued review. As you mentioned we are very fortunate to have a dedicated and friendly team of staff, and we are proud to announce we have just been awarded the accolade of Friendliest Hotel in South Africa,...More

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

This spot covers for every casual and semi-formal events. The food,atmosphere,staff and drinks are just to die for.I am really enjoying myself everytime i go there....

Date of visit: September 2023
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alasdair mcrobbie, Owner at The Olive Terrace, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Dear Roam many thanks for your support and much appreciated review. We are busy putting the final touches to our new summer menu, which focuses as usual on local seasonal produce. We look forward to welcoming you back Alasdair

Reviewed 26 October 2023

Last minute we decided to hop out of the house for a date night - we got to The Olive Terrace around 20h30, thinking we might be too late, but what a warm welcome awaited us on arrival!! We shared a quick pizza which was...absolutely delicious with the thinnest crispy base and had a Tequila Sunrise cocktail which was presented beautifully and was so refreshing! Adored all the lovely waitresses especially the attention to detail and fast service with a genuine smile from Izelna as well as the warm check-in from the Manageress on duty, Catherine. Date night = a success!!! Thank you ladies :)More

Date of visit: October 2023
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alasdair mcrobbie, Owner at The Olive Terrace, responded to this reviewResponded 5 weeks ago

Dear LdB many thanks for choosing us for your date night. We are open from 7am to 10pm every day of the year. We are very fortunate to have strong support from visitors to the valley as well as local residents. Thanks for the special...More

Reviewed 22 October 2023

Best steak and T-bone ever we had in a very long time!! Chips and salad were amazing! Pizza was lovely!! Staff super friendly and helpful!!! Excellent service!! Loved the Blueberry gin cocktail too!! Thank you for a lovely stay and experience!! We had a very...special time!! Will visit again!! Highly recommend!!!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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alasdair mcrobbie, Owner at The Olive Terrace, responded to this reviewResponded 5 weeks ago

Dear Cornelb many thanks for taking the time to post your review. We place great emphasis on the sourcing of our ingredients, from our aged steaks to the locally grown blueberries and Monks gin, our local distiller. We believe it’s important and I’m delighted that...More

Reviewed 18 September 2023

We stayed at the hotel and had breakfast and dinner at the restaurant and the food and service was absolutely fantastic. Staff are super friendly and food is very flavorful and well presented. Will go there again soon. I can really recommend dinning there.

Date of visit: September 2023
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alasdair mcrobbie, Owner at The Olive Terrace, responded to this reviewResponded 27 September 2023

Dear Trail many thanks for visiting Tulbagh and choosing to stay with us. Spring is a great time of year to visit the valley, with Spring flowers and orchard blossoms in bloom. We look forward to seeing you soon Alasdair

Reviewed 9 September 2023 via mobile

We had a nice dinner with good service at this restaurant. They serve line fish which was very tasteful. Nicely decorated restaurant with enough choices to choose from the menu. They serve wine by the glass small and large😉.

Date of visit: September 2023
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alasdair mcrobbie, Owner at The Olive Terrace, responded to this reviewResponded 16 September 2023

Dear de-san many thanks for your visit and support. We source our line fish directly from a friend who fishes off the west coast, so the line fish we have on the menu changes seasonally. Hope to welcome you back soon Alasdair

Reviewed 3 August 2023

From scrumptious spring rolls with the perfect chilli dip for starters, to the tender perfectly slow cooked, and melt in your mouth Lamb Rogan Josh in a delectable creamy butter sauce, to my favourite of the evening, the tangy fish, and simply delicious Fish Madras....What an Indian feast! Nothing was left to change with the side dishes either. Chef turned simple side dishes Dai Makhani, Aloo Mutter and Pilau Rice into perfectly spiced, balanced, and fully developed flavours into an experience on its own. The sides perfectly accompanied the Butter Chicken as infused rice, and the Lacha Paratha as a traditional flatbread dipping vessels for all the flavourful sauces. Although the Dal Makhani was served as a side, it could easily have been the perfect vegetarian main course, it was obvious that the Chef has mastered this dish as well. It was terribly disappointing not to have the chance to taste the Basundi for dessert, will defiantly return for this another time.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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alasdair mcrobbie, Owner at The Olive Terrace, responded to this reviewResponded 16 August 2023

Dear Danelle many thanks for supporting our popular themed evenings, and for your valued review. We are very grateful to local residents and visitors to Tulbagh for their continued support. We look forward to welcoming you back soon Alasdair

Reviewed 31 July 2023

Our fifth stay at this wonderful hotel we ate most of our meals there, everything is very good, although it is a limited menu there is definitely something for every one. My favorites were the lamb and bean soup and the BBQ pork ribs absolutely...5* food with 6 star service, highly recommended. Sitting by the fireplace on a cold winters night is absolutely magic.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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alasdair mcrobbie, Owner at The Olive Terrace, responded to this reviewResponded 16 August 2023

Dear Eddie there is no greater accolade than a returning guest and we were delighted to welcome you back for your fifth visit. Our menus change seasonally, and we are putting the final touches to our new spring menu. Hope to have the opportunity to...More

Reviewed 17 July 2023

We had breakfast and dinner there. I loved the food, fireplaces and the very friendly staff. We really enjoyed the relaxed, cosy vibe. I would highly recommend.

Date of visit: July 2023
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alasdair mcrobbie, Owner at The Olive Terrace, responded to this reviewResponded 22 July 2023

Dear Travel many thanks for your support and valued review. We are very fortunate to have strong support from local residents as well as visitors to our beautiful valley. Hope to see you again soon Alasdair

Reviewed 29 June 2023

We had an amazing time and enjoyed a casual dinner and drinks in the lounge. Great service and friendly staff.

Date of visit: June 2023
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alasdair mcrobbie, Owner at The Olive Terrace, responded to this reviewResponded 4 July 2023

Dear Explorer many thanks for your support and kind review. Our menus change seasonally, always showcasing local fresh produce, and always featuring delicious vegan and vegetarian options. Hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back soon Alasdair

Reviewed 6 June 2023

We were welcomed by very friendly staff and a roaring fireplace, which was followed by very tasty food. We experienced 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners. Both menus have a nice variety. Our preference for breakfast was The Farmhouse which has everything one would want and...more. For dinner, we tried the chicken jalapeno schnitzel, bacon burger and the chicken and prawn chow mein. All of them were spectacular with unusual gorgeous flavours that set the taste buds alight. But waiter Howard was the star, always with a big welcome and smile and a constant "nothing is too much trouble" attitude. He was our breath of fresh air!More

Date of visit: June 2023
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alasdair mcrobbie, Owner at The Olive Terrace, responded to this reviewResponded 13 June 2023

Dear Gayleneb many thanks for your support and much appreciated reviews. We are very fortunate to have strong support from local residents as well as visitors to our beautiful valley. We are very fortunate to have an amazing team, many of whom have been with...More

Reviewed 4 June 2023

Fantastic dinner and service! Cosy atmosphere, fantastic food with great service. Really reasonably priced, can not fault this restaurant.

Date of visit: June 2023
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alasdair mcrobbie, Owner at The Olive Terrace, responded to this reviewResponded 13 June 2023

Dear Ursulak many thanks for your support and generous review. We have just launched our new winter menu, featuring local fresh produce and some warming winter dishes, which always include delicious vegan and vegetarian options. Hope to see you again soon Alasdair

Reviewed 28 April 2023

Since not many restaurants were open this evening, we reserved a table in the restaurant of this hotel. The food is standard and not very surprising. The carpaccio was not very tasty, although carpaccio is an easy dish. The ambiance is a bit weird. It...wasn't all clean either. If you go for pizza then you are in the right place, plenty of choice.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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alasdair mcrobbie, Owner at The Olive Terrace, responded to this reviewResponded 4 May 2023

Dear Nether unfortunately your take on our menus and dishes are at odds with the majority of our valued guests. Our menus are creative and cater for vegans and vegetarians, feature international dishes as well as local produce. The restaurant is certainly not dirty, it...More

Reviewed 17 April 2023

We have really enjoyed our stay at the Tulbagh Boutique Hotel - great facilities and ambiance, friendly and helpful staff as well as excellent food. We will be back.

Date of visit: April 2023
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alasdair mcrobbie, Owner at The Olive Terrace, responded to this reviewResponded 25 April 2023

Dear Adventure there is no greater accolade than a valued guest leaving with the intention to return. We look forward to welcoming you back soon Alasdair

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Hi Pioneer many thanks for your enquiry. Please email The Tulbagh Hotel or phone 023 2300071 to find out availability. Kind regards Alasdair
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Hi Anita many thanks for your msg. Yes the outside dining area is dog friendly. Hope to have the opportunity to welcome you to Tulbagh. Alasdair
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Yes, The Olive Terrace offers takeaway services.

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The Olive Terrace is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5