A 19th century stacked-limestone manor house outside the sleepy village of Stanford in the Overberg, has been lovingly restored to house a 30-seater fine-dining restaurant, aptly named 1892 Stanford Spookhuis.

Open daily for picnic lunches and dinner, the restaurant offers a contemporary take on classic South African cuisine.

My approach to food is, simply put, local is lekker, says executive chef Craig Andersonn – a born and bred Capetonian.

Diners can expect to feast on the likes of ostrich neck waterblommetjie bredie, homemade chicken liver pâté infused with Jack Daniels, served with a Cumberland sauce and Melba toast, or braised lamb shank with herbed mash potato and a red wine and port gravy.

An impressive lineup of local wines from estates such as Raka, Hamilton Russell, Bouchard Finlayson, Springfontein and Lomond, complement the South African fare on offer.

1892 Stanford Spookhuis
Mosaic Farm, Stanford
Call 028 313 2814