The Table at De Meye: An Idyllic Setting for Lunch in Stellenbosch

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The Table at De Meye

If you’re visiting the Winelands and looking for a long, languid lunch in an idyllic countryside setting, The Table at De Meye is a must-visit. With long tables shaded by trees and a charming garden, the restaurant evokes French or Italian countryside images.

A Highly Recommended Restaurant

The restaurant is highly recommended by some of the country’s top chefs, including Chef Brendan Thorncroft, who has worked closely with legendary chef George Jardine. Chef Brendan runs the kitchen with a passion for food and a love for cooking simple but delicious dishes. He ensures that only fresh, seasonal produce from small-scale farmers in the surrounding countryside is used to prepare the dishes.

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The Menu at The Table at De Meye

The restaurant serves a three-course sharing menu that changes weekly, depending on the season. Guests can expect freshly baked sourdough bread from Schoon de Companje with homemade farm butter, 12-hour braised lamb shoulder for mains, and decadent desserts such as millionaire chocolate tart with orange-blossom ice cream. The wine list is impressive, with wines from the De Meye vineyard and other local wineries.

New Ownership of The Table at De Meye

The Table at De Meye is entering an exciting new phase in its journey, having been taken over by new owners Leigh Williamson and Chef Brendan Thorncroft. The couple, longtime patrons of the restaurant, has made a point of retaining the authenticity, charm, and delicious cooking that its predecessor was so loved for. They have included the tables, chairs, cutlery, crockery, and stemware from the previous restaurant, ensuring that guests return for the idyllic country-style dining experience that The Table represents.

Atmosphere

With extended, comfortable seating that encourages relaxation, the restaurant is the epitome of countryside dining. The historic, white-washed farm building provides shelter during colder months. The Table at De Meye prides itself on sourcing fresh produce from local farmers, and the hosts describe each dish and its provenance. The hosts ensure guests enjoy a memorable dining experience and feel relaxed and at home. It’s a perfect venue for special occasions or relaxing and enjoying time under the trees.

Details for The Table at De Meye

The restaurant is open from Thursday to Sunday between 12 pm and 5 pm. Reservations are required, and you can book through DinePlan.

Contact Information

  • Phone: +27 72 696 0530
  • Address: De Meye Farm Muldersvlei Road Klapmuts, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
  • Area: Stellenbosch

Opening Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday – Friday: 12 to 5 PM
  • Saturday – Sunday: 12 to 5:30 PM

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Lerato Mokena is a Cape Town-based journalist who covers the city’s vibrant arts and culture scene with a focus on emerging voices from Khayelitsha to the Bo-Kaap. Born and raised at the foot of Table Mountain, she brings an insider’s eye to how creativity shapes—and is shaped by—South Africa’s complex social landscape. When she’s not chasing stories, Lerato can be found surfing Muizenberg’s gentle waves or debating politics over rooibos in her grandmother’s Gugulethu kitchen.

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