Celebrate summer in the Paarl winelands with an exciting new menu that is now served at The Bistro at Brookdale Estate. Executive Chef Gary Coetzee brings to the table a fresh take on global favourites with a nod to classic bistro dishes presented in a contemporary style.
Start with a light and refreshing Gazpacho; indulge in Twice-baked cheese soufflé served with a Waldorf Salad; or your choice of three flavourful Tartare dishes – Smoked venison, Beef tartare, or Trout tartare.
Charcoal-fired prawns with African riso and peri-peri may be enjoyed as a starter, or as main course along with a selection of innovative side dishes to order that include Burnt corn, cherry tomato, pickled ginger, sesame and spring onion, or a Broccoli and avocado salad, to name but a few.
Main course options include Line-caught pan-seared Fish Du Jour; Confit leg of duck and crisp breast; or vegetarian Miso aubergine with gingered carrot and cashew purée and sorghum salad. Wholesome red meat dishes include Tandoori lamb rump with baba ghanoush salad; Venison loin; Beef fillet; or Char-grilled pork chop.
End on a sweet note with Cape Malay Koesister with kulfi ice cream and pistachio crémeux; Brookdale Snickerbar; Banoffee tart; or Basque cheesecake with roasted Chenin grapes from the surrounding vineyard, served with vine leaf gelato.
The dining experience is complemented by an exciting wine list that not only showcases the Brookdale and Mason Road ranges, but also includes other interesting wines from the Paarl region and beyond.
The Bistro is open for lunch Tuesdays to Sundays and serves dinner Wednesday to Saturday evenings. Adjacent to The Bistro, the Tasting Room is open daily from 11:00 to 17:00 (closed on Monday), offering visitors the opportunity to taste wines grown on the estate. Bookings via Dineplan.