Head chef Akram Apollis at this bistro draws inspiration from simple, generous dining, crafting seasonal menus with regional farm produce. Guests enjoy breakfast options like filled omelettes and French toast, and lunch dishes such as herb-crusted pork loin and Cape line fish. The atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly, featuring a cozy fireplace in winter and a vine-shaded stoep overlooking the gardens in summer.
Joostenberg Bistro offers a varied French cuisine menu including bacon relish, filet américain, and croque-monsieur. Visitors enjoy a pleasant atmosphere, extensive wine list, and professional service, with highlights including scones, ice cream, and French toasts.
Salad made with confit pork cheek, pickled vegetables, and horseradish.
R65.00
Mains
Dish
Description
Price (R)
Traditional Croque Monsieur
Grilled Ladismith cheddar and Dalewood Huguenot cheese, home-cured ham, and Dijon mustard on farm bread.
R65.00
Open Free Range Egg Omelette
Omelette with creamy button mushroom sauce, dressed leaves, and Klein River Gruyère cheese.
R85.00
Toasted Sourdough
Sourdough toast with pesto, Zandam Fior di Latte cheese, tomato, and baby spinach.
R85.00
Slow Braised Lowerland Lamb
Slow-braised lamb with grilled aubergine, couscous salad, and salsa verde.
R180.00
Pan Fried Fillet of Cape Linefish
Pan-fried fillet of Cape linefish with Heerenbone, lemon & tarragon salad, slow-roast tomatoes, and herb dressing.
R165.00
Joostenberg English Style Pork Sausages
Joostenberg English-style pork sausages served with apple sauce and mashed potato.
R95.00
Joosten-Burger
Organic, pasture-reared, free-range beef burger served on a homemade seeded bun with pickled cucumber and red onion, aioli, and triple-cooked hand-cut chips.
R110.00
Pan-Fried, Pasture-Reared Greenfields Rump Steak
Pan-fried, pasture-reared Greenfields rump steak with garlic & rosemary roast potatoes, red wine & black pepper sauce, and a side salad.
R190.00
Sides
Side Order
Description
Price (R)
Triple Cooked Hand Cut Chips
Side order of triple cooked hand-cut chips.
R30.00
Mixed Salad
Salad leaves, tomato, and cucumber.
R25.00
Side Salad
Side salad.
R25.00
Table Salad
Larger salad suitable for sharing at a table.
R55.00
Cheeses & Desserts
Dish
Description
Price (R)
Artisan Cheese Board
Selection of 5 local cheeses: Dalewood Boland, Dalewood Lanquedoc, Cremelat Gorgonzola, Pepe Charlot Goat’s Cheese, Garlic and Herb Cottage Cheese with homemade Tomato Jam.
R95.00
Raspberry Crème Brûlée
Creamy custard with raspberry flavor, topped with caramelized sugar.
R55.00
Baked Cheesecake
Cheesecake baked to perfection, served with berry coulis.
R50.00
Granadilla Mousse Cake
Light and fluffy mousse cake with granadilla flavor, served with berry sauce.
R50.00
Crème Caramel
Classic caramel custard dessert.
R50.00
Tart of the Day
Daily special tart served with whipped cream.
R55.00
Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake
Rich and decadent chocolate mousse cake, served with orange crème anglaise.
R60.00
Pastry Plate
Assortment of pastries including 2 Canalé, 2 Financier, and 2 Shortbread biscuits.
R50.00
Homemade Ice Creams & Sorbet
Selection of homemade ice creams and sorbet flavors.
Dark Chocolate / Vanilla / Coffee / Pistachio / Red Berry Sorbet
1 Scoop
R20.00
2 Scoops
R35.00
3 Scoops
R50.00
Shakes
Milkshakes made from homemade ice creams: Dark Chocolate / Vanilla / Coffee / Fresh Red Berry
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