Bistro Sixteen82
Price guide: Mid-range
Steenberg Vineyards, Steenberg Estate, Steenberg Road, Tokai, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7945
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Expert review of Bistro Sixteen82
This sexy bistro and tapas spot brings joy to suburban-based foodies.
I love this newish eatery. It's just down the road from where I live yet it's based on a swanky wine estate so even breakfast feels like an occasion. It's perfect for a bite when you'd like a quality meal and perhaps a glass of wine but you'd still like to be home for an early night - the kitchen takes last orders at 7.30pm so that's a given.
Food and drink:
Inspired breakfast eats ensure there's rarely a free seat here on weekends, the lunchtime menu features bistro classics with a contemporary twist by chef Brad Ball and the suppertime menu is tapas based. Estate wines are predominant - sadly not at ex-cellar prices.
Recommended dishes:
For breakfast the eggs Benedict are deservedly loved, Brad's gnocchi or risotto of the day is always a joy (the pea and pancetta risotto is amazing) as is the famed beef tataki. If there's pork belly going, do try it. I'm a tapas regular and love the charcuterie plate featuring local artisan cured meats, the crumbed crab is a sure-fire bet as are the spicy prawns. Salt-flecked foccacia squares accompany the moreish choices.
Ambience:
The restaurant is a design-driven space with references to the surrounding vineyards in the vine wood mobile overhead. Yummy mummies and well-clad locals fill the space with their chatter - which can rise to extraordinary levels on days when it's cold and the terrace tables are not do-able.
Service:
The service is friendly but can be scatty, especially when the space fills up.
Location:
Steenberg Wine Estate in Tokai.
Price advice:
Breakfast dishes at the 60 rand mark, lunchtime at, on average, 70 rand and tapas at around 50 rand per wooden platter of bites.
Tables to book:
If it's nice weather, a table on the terrace, looking out onto the manicured green surrounds and vineyards is lovely.
More information on Bistro Sixteen82:
- Price guide:
- Type:
- Bistro, Tapas bar, Wine bar
- Food:
- Modern, Tapas
- Address:
- Steenberg Vineyards, Steenberg Estate, Steenberg Road, Tokai, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7945
- Telephone:
- 021 713 2211
- Website:
- http://www.steenberg-vineyards.co.za/
- Serves:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Opening times:
- Daily 9am-7.30pm.
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Reservations:
- Suggested
- Free tags / Keywords:
- steenberg estate
