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Rarely does a sunny Saturday or Sunday pass without many Capetonians contemplating driving out of the city for a meal, tour, wine tasting experience or just to bask in the sunlight. Visitors also come from all over the world and country to experience the Cape’s beauty – even in winter, when the air is light and crisp. Though the winelands area is generally known for being pricey, we’ve found seven restaurants where you can enjoy a main meal for under R100.

The Bus Stop (Welmoed)

While the Bus Stop is closed until spring (except for functions by reservation), you could plan a trip one weekend to try this burger-and-pizza spot on a wine farm. Burgers come with two 100g grilled beef patties and hand-cut fries. Recommended are the Back Seat (R96) with smoked jalapeño mayonnaise, bacon, white cheddar cheese and fried onions, and the Hand Brake (R90) with three cheeses, fried onions, pickled onions, mustard and tomato relish. The pizzas are good, too, and it’s suggested you finish with a waffle.

Pizza and wine at The Bus Stop. Photo courtesy of the restaurant.

Café des Arts (Franschhoek)

Locals love this spot with a chalkboard menu and shady trees for warm days. This café is rustic but focused on the food; everything is made freshly with local ingredients and, though the menu changes daily, prices tend to range between R60 and R125. Your options could include lunches like duck-liver parfait with apple chutney (R75), a steak sandwich with mushroom sauce (R95), and desserts like coffee-poached pears with salted-caramel sauce (R65).

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Hoghouse BBQ & Bakery at Spier (Stellenbosch)

Fans love the delicious sustainably sourced meat at this Texan-style barbecue. Go for the pork bun stuffed with pork belly, miso pork neck, coriander and pickled carrots (R95), or the lamb bun with pulled lamb shoulder and Greek flavours like red onion and tzatziki (R95). The tapas here are also worth trying, with options like wild-mushroom arancini with a chipotle aioli (R50) and bacon-and-boerenkaas croquettes with kimchi aioli (R55). You’re sure to find something different and delicious on the menu, especially if you opt for the like of pigs’ tails with maple-pecan glaze (R45). Wash it all down with Hoghouse’s naturally fermented kombucha (R45) or house-made pineapple beer (R28 or R78).

A rack of ribs at Hoghouse BBQ & Bakery. Photo supplied.

Im Eimer (Somerset West)

This is one of those rustic but charming spots where you plan what you’ll do with the leftovers for days later. You’re unlikely to struggle to find something appealing, as there is a wide variety of meal options, beers, ciders, spirits, and liqueurs, alongside a fair selection of wines. One of the favourites is the Bayerische Schweinshaxe (R89), an epic portion of eisbein that has to be ordered four hours in advance so it can be served with a perfectly grilled crispy skin. There are also several schnitzels, including the Alm Schnitzel, coated in breadcrumbs and emmenthaler cheese and served with sautéed potatoes (R99). Or, if you’re feeling adventurous, try the zebra steak (R99), served with chips and a pepper sauce. If those don’t appeal, there’s Cape lamb curry (R89), beef stroganoff (R76), and chicken or calamari strips (R76).

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Kleine Liebe (Stellenbosch)

This family-friendly restaurant does great lamb-spit set menu, but is just as good for a walk-in lunch. Pizzas and burgers are all R90; you could go for a classic like the Four Seasons pizza (with ham, mushrooms, salami, olives and sundried tomatoes) or the De Clapmuts (with black sausage, cherry tomatoes, feta, onions and rocket). The Kleine Liebe burger is a 150g pork patty topped with camembert, mushrooms, caramelised onions, bacon, peppadews and mustard. You’re sure to leave satisfied.

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La Grapperia Bistro &Pizzeria at Spice Route (Suider Paarl)

The Spice Route is one of the best places to be in pleasant weather and La Grapperia doubles down on that, as an ideal spot for celebrations from lunchtime straight through to dinner. Enjoy one of the house wines or a draught beer with flammkuchen, a German- and French-inspired pizza. More oval than round, these crispy bases come in three flavours: traditional (with cream cheese, onion rings, bacon and garlic), classic (with added tomato and mushroom), and vegetarian (with cream cheese, onion rings, tomato, mushrooms, garlic and rocket). The flammkuchen cost R55–R60, or you can opt for a traditional Italian pizza with favourites like the Regina (R79) or the Matta, made with bacon and banana (R77). Also try the crispy rotisserie chicken (R90); order your half bird with chips (R20), salad (R20) or rye bread (R10).

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The Thirsty Scarecrow (Stellenbosch)

This spacious eatery on the R44 is so passionate about its craft beer that the kitchen even cooks with the brews. Taste the result by ordering a beer pizza. The Thirsty Scarecrow comes with biltong, avo, blue cheese and a fig reduction (R94), while the Fat Tony comprises salami, sundried tomatoes, mushrooms, feta and basil (R88). Alternatively, choose one of the pub-grub options like the barbecue-beef brisket with Swiss cheese and coleslaw, served on a soft bun (R78). Tapas are also on offer here, including the ever-favourite of chilli poppers, made with either bacon and cream cheese (R50) or chorizo, pesto and cream cheese (R55).

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Are you a foodie seeking fine dining, ethnic cuisine, or traditional street food? Come savour all that and more in the Mother City.

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