WAVERLEY HILLS

BEST FOR Taking in the views of the Breede Valley over a relaxing lunch with a glass of wine while the kids play on the vast lawns. FOOD Start your meal with the humble South African pampoenkoekie, its taste optimised beautifully with bacon and a thyme-butterscotch sauce. Definitely rooted in comfort food, each dish celebrates the core of every ingredient and is beautifully presented. The restaurant prides itself on using only the freshest ingredients from local producers and, on occasion, its own seasonal permaculture garden. The pork belly and twicecooked pork neck (served with honeycomb, bacon jus, lemon-pickled apple and pearl couscous) is a must. DRINKS Only wines from the award-winning organic estate. Coffee-lovers are in good hands too. SERVICE Waitrons are comfortable with the menu, but attention lapses on occasion. AMBIENCE The chic country-style interior offers deep couches next to the fireplace; or sit outside on the deck in summer. (JCK)