Swellendam restaurants

The famous fire-baked 'roosterkoeks' at the Old Gaol Restaurant

There are numerous restaurants in Swellendam of varying character and quality.

The ones which follow are those to which we regularly send our guests. We closely monitor the performance of these restaurants and canvass the opinions of our guests after each visit.

We regularly eat at all the restaurants we list on our website. However, there are many restaurants at which we have not eaten and, therefore, which are not listed, so discerning surfers should not see our list as comprehensive or fully representative of what is available.

It is merely a selection of establishments of which we have some knowledge, and the list will change and grow as we are able to widen our gastronomic experience.

We take no responsibility for the experience you may have when visiting the restaurants listed, but we hope that you will enjoy them as much as we do.

Sabines restaurant, with a perfect mountain view from the terrace

Sabine's Drostdy Restaurant has a unique historical past, having been built in 1757. Sabine serves something different, with a magnificent view. 028 514 3825. Swellengrebel Street

The Connection Restaurant Jenny and Oliviero pride themselves in cooking tasty food to order using only the freshest of ingredients. 028 514 1988. 10 - 12 Swellengrebel Street

Mint Deli gourmet meals, bakery, catering, events and gifts. An eclectic restaurant serving fusion foods with a daily changing menu and frequent special offers. 028 514 2994

De Vagabond is a South African Restaurant that specialises in traditional South African delicacies. 028 514 2221 Voortrek Street 132.

Powell House Restaurant Alan makes you feel relaxed in the restaurant while Cheryl is creating her magic in the kitchen. 028 514 3243. 113 Voortrek Street.

Koornlands Restaurant Marianne and Stephen serve legendary food in their famous tradition. 028 514 3567. Voortrek Street.

Always a pleasure eating at The Old Gaol

The Old Gaol Restaurant is a co-operative venture run by 4 empowered partners with an equity shareholding in the restaurant. Lunches with a magnificent view of the Moederkerk. 028 514 3847. Voortrek Street.

La Sosta Gianni and Christiana have created a very fine Italian restaurant to compete with the best in the Western Cape. 028 514 1470 145 Voortrek Street

Mattsens invite you to relax, let Swellendam's peace enfold you, and experience a warm South African hospitality. 028 514 2715. 25 Swellengrebel Street.