Guardian Peak Winery & Grill: A Must-Visit Destination for Wine, Food, and Views

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Guardian Peak Winery & Grill is a wine farm that offers breathtaking views of the Stellenbosch Winelands, with a backdrop of Guardian Peak and Jonkershoek mountains. It’s an ideal destination for a relaxed wine-farm outing, with enviable surroundings that create a perfect environment for enjoying fine wines, bistro-style cuisine, and stunning views.

Autumn wine pairing with Guardian Peak Shiraz at a vineyard.
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Elegant dining table set with wine and food at Guardian Peak Winery & Grill
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Lion emblem sign in lush vineyard with mountain backdrop.
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Bird's-eye view of Guardian Peak Winery & Grill nestled among vineyards on the slopes of the Helderberg.
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Autumn Menu at Guardian Peak Winery & Grill

The autumn menu at Guardian Peak is worth a visit. The chef, Willie Mostert, is getting creative with venison sourced from a small, family-run business, Cape Venison. Grilled venison and apricot conserve sosaties with Cape Malay curry yogurt stars on the starters menu, bobotie spring rolls, creamy seafood curry, butternut, and goat’s cheese risotto. Next, try the grilled venison loin with cauliflower purée, fried polenta, sherry-braised pearl onions, and sultana-and-hazelnut chutney for mains.

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Skilled chef preparing a delicious meal at Guardian Peak Winery & Grill.
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Outdoor dining at Guardian Peak Winery & Grill with wine glasses and delicious food.
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Close-up of Thai Green Seafood Curry and Chenin Blanc wine bottle on a set dining table
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Elegant indoor dining table set with wine and appetizers at Guardian Peak Winery & Grill.
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Guardian Peak’s famous steaks also come highly recommended year-round. They also serve substantial salads, juicy burgers, lamb rogan josh, and roast pork fillet. A selection of desserts from the menu are:

  • The Amarula panna cotta.
  • Crème brûlée.
  • Dark chocolate fondant.
  • A lush pecan and caramel cheesecake.

Wine Cellar

The cellar is open daily for tastings (with platters), to purchase any of Guardian Peak’s everyday-drinking wines, and a selection from The Stellenbosch Collection. So you can relax on the terrace and soak up the views with a glass in your hand, followed by a memorable lunch or dinner.

Elegant table setting with Grilled Venison and Guardian Peak Shiraz at Guardian Peak Winery & Grill.
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Woman enjoying wine at Guardian Peak Winery & Grill outdoor setting
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Group enjoying wine at Guardian Peak Winery with mountain backdrop
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Elegant dining table set with Steak & Roast Butternut Salad and Guardian Peak SMG wine.
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Atmosphere of Guardian Peak Winery & Grill

Guardian Peak Winery & Grill is a hidden gem with a beautiful view of the mountains and vineyards. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the service is friendly and competent. It’s an ideal destination for an above-average lunch or dinner. 

Contact Information

  • Address: Annandale Road, Stellenbosch
  • Phone: +27 21 881 3899
  • Website: www.guardianpeak.com
  • Working hours:
    • Monday – Sunday, 12 pm – 3.30 pm
    • Tuesday – Saturday, 6.30 pm – 10 pm (until end-April)
    • Wednesday – Saturday, 6.30 pm – 10 pm (May – October)
    • Wine-tasting: Monday – Sunday, 9 am – 5 pm
Scenic vineyard in Stellenbosch with mountains in the background.
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Serene outdoor dining at Guardian Peak Winery & Grill with stunning mountain backdrop.
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Scenic vineyard with Helderberg Mountain in the background.
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Group of people enjoying wine and food at Guardian Peak Winery & Grill
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Liam Fortuin is a Cape Town journalist whose reporting on the city’s evolving food culture—from township kitchens to wine-land farms—captures the flavours and stories of South Africa’s many kitchens. Raised in Bo-Kaap, he still starts Saturday mornings hunting koesisters at family stalls on Wale Street, a ritual that feeds both his palate and his notebook.

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