EAT: For one little country village, there are some great restaurants to keep your tastebuds happy and tummies filled!

Stanford Arms is moving premises to 5 Queen Victoria Street. Try their delicious juicy Steaks, legendary Spare Ribs and Pizzas at the new venue which has a childrens playground and cosy bar. Open Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 till late, Sunday 11:00 - 18:00 Phone 028 3410 701

Oom Steyn’sPub and Grill offers home cooked meals and specials daily. Kitchen open from 11:00 - 15:00 and 18:00 - 22:00 18 Queen Victoria Street 082 893 7615

Marianas Home Deli and Bistro opens again on the 14th October. They have again scooped the ‘Best Country Kitchen’ award from Eat Out magazine. This  quaint  country eatery has homely tables set on the patio overlooking  her herb and vegetable garden, and beyond to the glorious mountains. Enjoy the view while savouring her mouthwatering ‘Skaap en dinges‘ (Lamb and things)  Mariana contributes a monthly column to the Woolworths TASTE magazine, and produces delicious home preserves for the deli. Lunches Thursday to Sunday and booking essential. 028 341 0272

Evergrine, at the entrance to the Village in Queen Victoria Street is open from Monday to Sunday 8am - 5pm. They are pleased to welcome Nonnie du Toit and her new range of eats.  Delicious home baked Apple Pie, Quiches and freshly baked Muffins are always available for taking home, or enjoy a hearty breakfast or lunch on the patio. Enquiries 028 3410 386

Joe’s is situated in an old house, with tables on the friendly patio looking out over the Market Square.  The new chef has brought in a Tapas menu and specialises in local produce. Anne 028 341 0662 for bookings

The Picnic Shed at Klein River Cheese Farm offers Special Valentine Picnic Baskets. For the  Summer season, they have introduced new picnic menus and a new Birthday Bungalow for kiddies parties!
For reservations and further info: 028 341 0693 /kleinriver@telkomsa.net

Ghandelis small intimate restaurant has an interesting menu. Open on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 pm, for a special dinner under the vines. Sunday’s for Breakfast & Lunch Bookings recommended Contact Liesje 083 556 6905

Madres Kitchen and Country Grocer is set on Sir Robert Stanford’s wine estate just out of the village. This gorgeous restaurant is surrounded by vineyards and overlooks the dam. The menu is inspirational Country Cooking, with fresh breakfast, lunch and tea options. Madre also produces a delicious range of wheat free cakes.  Children are well catered for with a jungle gym and trampoline. 028 341 0647

Havercroftsis close to Madres, just out of the village. It is set in a rustic old farm house, and overlooks a horse farm and beyond to the stunning Klein River Mountains. The husband and wife team of Innes and Brydon Havercroft (Good looking cook, rude wife - their quote, not mine!) offer a legendary Sunday lunch, with great Yorkshire pudding. 028 341 0603

1892 Stanford Spookhuis at Mosaic Farm is open for scrumptious picnics under the Milkwood trees on the edge of the Hermanus Lagoon. For fine dining at lunch and dinner time, Craig Andersson, the newly appointed chef, presents a fusion of classic and contemporary South African cuisine. There is a fantastic wine cellar with focus on the regional wines. Reservations required. 028 313 2814  or 082 825 3211

Panorama Restaurant at Bellavista is back in full operation, and welcomes their new chef, Morné Steenkamp, who has worked in top hotels in the Cape such as the Table Bay Hotel, Spier Wine Estate, Alphen Hotel and international game lodges. Morné has won multiple awards , and is is eager to create his excellent dishes based on fresh produce from the area. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: Dinner from 18.30 - 21.30 Saturday and Sunday: Lunch and dinner For 6 or more guests they can provide lunches during the week or make any special arrangements. Booking advisable  Tel. 028 341 01 78 or 082 901 76 50