Location

Somerset West Apartments are perfectly located, close to superb restaurants, golf courses, malls and all the sights and amenities of the Cape.

Golf

The area in and around Cape Town has a number of beautiful Golf Courses, many designed by well-known successful golfers.
Listed below are Golf Clubs we prefer, ranging from Hermanus through to Strand / Somerset West / Stellenbosch / Paarl areas right into Cape Town  central and surrounding suburbs. 
By clicking onto the Golf Course of your preference, you will be taken through to this Golf Course’s own  web-site giving you information, photographs and the opportunity to book online.

Sights & Amenities

Restaurants

Somerset West Restaurants

1. Idiom Restaurant     www.iodiom.co.za (021) 858 1088 
This restaurant offers a casual fine-dining experience with a wine tasting  centre, signature being Italian varietal wines. Beautiful views from  this modern building having opened in June 2016.

2. Vergelegen Estate     www.vergelegen.co.za/restaurants (021) 847 2100
Renown wine estate with sunset vineyard or cellar tours, historical camphor  trees and 2 restaurants, namely Stables, bistro style, and Cafe Fleurs  which  gives a fine-dining experience. Cafe Fleur is  situated beside the Lourens River and Vergelegen Manor House. Think  French country classic with a menu of authentic French dishes. Stables has a view of the Helderberg mountains.

3. Lourensford Estate     www.lourensford.co.za/experience     (021) 847 0030
The Millhouse Kitchen’s menu is inspired by the French and Italians, famous for their rustic dishes, using fresh, simple, seasonal ingredients prepared and cooked with passion. Set in the beautiful Lourensford Estate.

4. Stephanie’s Place     www.dining-out.co.za/md/Steffanies-Place/2447     (021) 852 7584 This is an up-market bistro which is the place for languid lunches, decadent dinners and always special food. Superb setting over Somerset West and  out to the ocean.

5. 95 at Morgenster     www.95atmorgenster.com     (021) 204 7048 Beautiful natural surroundings with the perfect combination of good food and the finest wines. Wine tasting and olive oil tasting is offered.  

Stellenbosch Restaurants

1. Avontuur      www.avontuurestate.co.za/restaurant      (021) 855 4296
The restaurant at Avontuur Estate serves modern South African cuisine at a winery venue with a terrace and beautiful views of the paddocks, vines & Table Mountain. Food is sourced locally & is organic where possible. Diners will find generous portions, food bursting with flavour & dishes that are visually a feast.

2. Cavalli      www.cavallistud.com/dine      (021) 855 3218
Cavalli’s everyday gourmet menu celebrates real food at a green-star rated restaurant. A fine dining experience set in a stylish, contemporary building surrounded by beautifully laid out gardens.

3. Longridge      www.longridge.co.za/restaurant      (021) 855 4082
With panoramic views sweeping over False Bay & Table Mountain, this award winning restaurant is a perfect showcase for delicious South African inspired cuisine & wines.

4. Somerbosch Bistro      www.somerbosch.co.za      (021) 855 3615
At the Somerbosch Bistro you will sit down to scrumptious cuisine from their seasonal a-la-carte menu or be able to enjoy their daily specials. It is an ideal setting to relax under the trees & enjoy the outdoors.

5. Rust en Vrede      www.rustenvrede.com      (021) 881 3757
Rust en Vrede has two great restaurants. For lunch guests may enjoy a superb meal under the oak trees on a wooden deck and for dinner a fine dining experience in a historic & award winning wine estate.

6. Guardian Peak      www.guardianpeak.com/restaurant      (021) 881 3899
Guardian Peak’s a-la-carte menu is focused on serving unpretentious bistro style food with an emphasis on prime quality steaks. They serve wines from their estate which can be enjoyed from the elevated position overlooking the mountains & vineyards down the valley.

7. Hidden Valley      www.hiddenvalleywines.co.za      (021) 880 2721
This picturesque winelands restaurant is regularly placed top ten in the Eat Out Awards. Spectacular food, amazing wines & stunning views are to be expected.

8. Terroir      www.kleinezalze.co.za/terroir/cuisine      (021) 880 8167
This wine estate restaurant is set under oak trees offering up-scale, seasonal, modern South African cuisine. It is located on the Kleine Zalze wine farm, adjacent to the Golf Course, & produces award-winning Chenin Blanc & Shiraz.

9. Blauwklippen      www.blaauwklippen.com      (021) 880 0133
Barouche restaurant found on the Blaauwklippen estate offers world-renown wines & spirits & has a reputation for being a picturesque location to enjoy the day and your meal.

10. Mont Marie      www.montmarie.co.za      (021) 880 0777
In the lap of casual luxury, Mont Marie offers a unique food, wine & family experience in a spectacular country setting the heart of the Blaauwklippen valley. The chef adds authentic flavour to a variety of mouth-watering dishes, full of South African personality.

11. Clos Malverne      www.closmalverne.co.za/restaurant (021) 865 2022
This popular winelands destination serves seasonal, easy, contemporary  cuisine. Diners are invited to come & enjoy a meal on the  wrap-around balcony right in the midst of the vineyard. Award-winning  wines & a diverse, world-inspired menu can be expected.

12. Ernie Els Wine Estate     www.ernieelswines.com (021) 887 3462 
Savour modern farmhouse cuisine at its finest in an open-plan space extending out onto a terrace with beautiful views of the Helderberg mountains.

13. Glenelly      www.glenellyestate.com      (021) 809 6440
A world-class winelands destination with a convivial bistro, a tasting room with a view & a private glass collection. The dining experience here is French-inspired. Whether sitting outside on the terrace or under a pergola, long, lazy afternoons may be enjoyed over-looking the picturesque estate.

14. Tokara  www.tokara.co.za (021) 808 5913 
Tokara has two restaurants, namely the Deli, and the fine dining restaurant. With views of the Simonsberg Mountains, abundant olive  groves & beautiful vineyards, this Deli offers a relaxed,  child-friendly environment. The upscale restaurant in an iconic building serves contemporary cuisine & fine wines. 

15. Delaire-Graff      www.delaire.co.za/dining      (021) 885 8160
Over-looking a sea of vineyards & olive groves, the view from the terrace spans all the way into the Banhoek Valley. Enjoy a unique dining experience in this exquisite setting where each beautiful plate has maximum flavour & nourishment.

16. Jordan      www.jordanwines.com      (021) 881 3441
Daily changing modern menu in chic wine estate setting with terrace & beautiful views over the valley with small lake & vineyards in the foreground & spectacular mountain-range in the background.

17. Boschendal      www.boschendal.com      (021) 870 4200
Boschendal is one of the oldest wine estates in South Africa & is located between Stellenbosch & Frranschoek. The Werf restaurant is their flagship situated in a beautifully revamped original wine cellar of the Manor House. Expect fermented breads, slow-roasted ribs & brisket sourced from the Angus cattle on the farm, or, house-smoked trout & pastured-reared poultry. Using a wonderful array of local produce, the chef creates a mouth-watering feast of dishes.

Strand Restaurants

1. de Brasserie     www.debrasserue.co.za     (021) 853 3833
This is a Belgium restaurant on the beach-front at Strand which offers continental-inspired cuisine. The lively terrace offers views of the ocean and the beach.

Address

25 Rembrandt Road
Somerset West
7130

Directions

From Cape Town International airport take the N2 Somerset West turn off and follow this highway until you reach Broadway/R44/Stellenbosch off ramp. At the top of the off-ramp turn left, you are now travelling in a northerly direction. At the first set of traffic lights turn right into Somerset West main road. At the next set of traffic lights turn left into Helderberg College road. You will need to travel straight through 3 stop streets. When you reach the 4th stop street, turn right into Rembrandt Road. You will find the apartments at number 25 Rembrandt Road.

Coordinates

GPS coordinates: 34° 3' 26.28" S     18° 50' 57.516" E 
Degree of longitude: 18.849310
Degree of latitude: -34.057300