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Catharina's The Restaurant at Steenberg

Steenberg Hotel, Steenberg Estate, Steenberg Road, Tokai, Cape Town Central, South Africa
(+27+21) 713 2222
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Cuisines: African, Continental, Contemporary, International
Good for: Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
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86% Recommend
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Kroonstad
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23 reviews 23 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

Dinner at Catharinas was delightful, as expected. The ambiance and service is a lot more "laid-back" than at some of the other fine dining venues in the Cape winelands. The salmon starter was the highlight of our courses. We enjoyed our Steenberg excursion immensely: The wine tasting, The Bistro sixteen82 and Catharinas.

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See 3 more reviews by Rooihoogte for Cape Town Central
Prague, Czech Republic
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26 reviews 26 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

The beautiful ambient was underlined by likeability of the staff and then came the chef with delicate setting of the menu which made with really nice wines from Steenberg a great harmony.

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See 4 more reviews by Ladislav V for Cape Town Central
Kenilworth, South Africa
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

We hit Catharina's on a sunny Sunday and their Sunday buffet was available. We made our selection (all foods excellent) and then sat outside under the oak trees, thoroughly enjoying ambience, service and a good lunch.

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See 10 more reviews by Jay H for Cape Town Central
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

We had a wonderful meal in the garden at Catharina's. The weather was CT at its best which also made the meal memorable. The food was very good, staff attentive and the surrounding gardens superb. Always love a find a garden setting where the food is good.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013 via mobile

Less than average main course. (Rib eye). Spur would have done better . One of the front of house staff was lounging on the counter on my way out. Too busy texting to pay attention to customers leaving. Overpriced for the experience

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Guildford, United Kingdom
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38 restaurant reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

The title says it all, the food was really good and very nicely presented. The service was excellent and the prices quite reasonable. It's also open on a Sunday night, where many are not. However the decor is not quite to my taste and the room is quiet cavernous. There were quite a few empty tables and we felt the... More

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See 6 more reviews by Nick N for Cape Town Central
Cape Town Central, South Africa
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2013

I looked forward to going to Catharina's but was sadly very disappointed with my experience. For restaurant with such a good reputation and in such a beautiful venue we found the food overpriced , simple and lacking in the frills one would expect from a venue of his calibre.

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Cascais, Portugal
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013

Travelling around in Constantia on Saturday, and after several fully booked places we arrived at Steenberg vineyards. It is a beautiful upscale vineyards, with excellent wine tasting conditions (and wines). It was also full but we convinced the manager to find a table within 45 minutes. Excellent decision. The restaurant is very pleasant and the food excellent. Our favorite wine... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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3 restaurant reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2013

Visiting my family in Bergvleit this restaurant was the first choice for the eight of us It did not disappoint .the food was excellent ,the service superb and the ambiance was parfait Well done .i would thoroughly recommend this establishment

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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12 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2013

The Steenberg Estate is a gorgeous wine farm in Constantia with old Cape Dutch homestead architecture and beautiful landscaping. We came early so that we could see the grounds which certainly did not disappoint. So we were the first to enter the restaurant this evening at 7 and were seated at our table with a stunning view of the vineyards... More

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