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De Stijl Gariep Hotel Restaurant
Chef Feature
Breakfast
Kiddies
Salads
Light meals & sanwiches
Dinner
Starters
Mains
Desserts
Cocktails & Mocktails
Wine List
Cellar
Here at De Stijl we are proudly Karoo. We use Karoo produce where possible - organic, fresh and local is what we believe in. This belief is what makes our food unique and as tasty and as special as it is. Our chefs are passionate about the area and are always on the look out for new ideas and ingredients, so relax, join us on a journey through the Karoo and the best it has to offer.
Please see our blackboard menu for what the chef’s has created today, he has used the freshest seasonal ingredients to make the best.
Day visitors, if you wish to enjoy a meal with us, please book in advance so that you are not disappointed if we are fully booked!
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Karoo breakfast, the best of local
Two fried eggs, sausage, liver, caramelized onion, pap and sauce -
R85
English breakfast, the full Monty
Two eggs fried or scrambled, pork sausage, bacon, fried tomato and mushroom.
Served with toast -
R65
Omelet
Bacon, mushroom, onion, tomato and cheese -
R65
French toast
Two slices of French toast towered with bacon and cheese and your choice of honey or golden syrup -
R65
Continental platter
A selection of cheese and cold meats with fresh breakfast pastries -
R65
KID’S HOT BREAKFAST @ R30
Fried or scramble eggs on toast – just like Mom makes it
French toast
Sausage or vienna and egg on toast
Bacon and egg and toast – for big children!
All breakfasts are served with tea or coffee or juice
Yoghurt, fresh fruit or cereals available at a R20 extra
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Chicken nuggets and chips -
R25
Kids burger
- R35
Steak and chips
- R35
Fried hake and chips -
R32
Toasted cheese -
R20
Toasted ham and cheese -
R25
Spaghetti bolognaise
- R30
Pizza with ham and cheese
- R35
Ice – cream and chocolate sauce
- R20
Milkshakes- chocolate, strawberry, lime, banana, bubblegum
Floats – coke, cream soda, sparberry
R20
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| Salads Menu |
Smoked salmon salad
Cucumber ribbons, tomato and feta on greens topped with smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado (when available) and chives. -
R55
Sesame chicken salad
Cucumber, tomato and feta on greens topped with sesame coated chicken strips, grated Parmesan and a honey soy dressing. -
R42
Biltong and blue cheese salad
Cucumber ribbons, tomato and red onion on greens with biltong and blue cheese with a creamy dressing. -
R45
Greek salad
Cucumber, tomato, red onion, lettuce, olives and feta cheese. -
R42
Green salad
Cucumber, tomato, garden greens, onion and fresh herbs (when available).- R40
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| Light meals and sandwiches |
TOASTED SANDWICHES
Served with crispy fries or salad.
Ham and cheese. -
R35
Ham, cheese and tomato. -
R38
Roast beef, onion, cheese and mustard. -
R42
Chicken Mayonnaise. -
R38
OPEN SANDWICHES
Roast lamb and mustard. -
R48
Smoked chicken, feta and honey mustard. -
R46
Smoked salmon and avocado. -
R55
“Welcome to the church of the Holy cabbage. Lettuce pray” - author unknown
WRAPS
Sesame chicken, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, mayonnaise and sweet chilli. -
R46
Lamb, lettuce, cucumber, tomato and mustard dressing. -
R52
Roasted vegetables. -
R44
LUNCH PLATTER
Toasted cheese, ham and tomato sandwich, beef satay, chicken satay, Greek salad,
potato wedges and lamb spring rolls served with sweet chilli sauce (serves two). -
R85
Cheeseboard with pickles and preserves. -
R65
HOME MADE PIES
Pie of the day served with salad or chips. -
R65
KAROO BURGER
Karoo lamb burger with bacon and tzatziki and French fries. -
R65
“A fruit is a vegetable with looks and money. If you let fruit rot, it turns into wine, something Brussels sprouts never do”
P.J. O'Rourke
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| Dinner menu |
Dinner is served between 18:30 and 22:00 |
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Soup de jour. -
R35
Smoked salmon, avocado & feta on greens tossed in a French vinaigrette. -
R52
Garlic snails in a three-cheese sauce. -
R42
Bruschetta with garden greens and beef Carpaccio. -
R42
Tempura prawns on fresh salad with balsamic syrup and wasabi dressing. -
R48
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Lamb or venison shanks on garlic mash, seasonal vegetables and a red wine sauce. -
R105
Karoo lamb burger with bacon, tzatziki and French fries. -
R65
Bacon wrapped chicken breast, stuffed with mushroom and feta served with rice. -
R70
Matured, grilled beef, roasted summer vegetables, French fries, finished off with a Jack Daniels and mushroom sauce. -
R120
Lemon & fennel oven baked fish of the day, roasted vegetables served with basmati. rice -
R125
Assiette of Karoo vegetables in a phyllo pastry parcel rounded off with a cheese and wine sauce. -
R65
Curried Karoo lamb tripe served on basmati rice and seasonal vegetables. -
R85
If you are leaving early, make sure you reserve a breakfast or brunch box with reception. -
R55
“A gourmet who thinks of calories is like a tart who looks at her watch” James Beared
“Anybody who believes that a way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, flunked geography” Robert Byrne
“Happiness is...finding two olives in your martini when you're hungry.” Johnny Carson
“We think fast food is equivalent to pornography, nutritionally speaking” Steve Albert
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Deep fried ice-cream cigars with amarula sauce. -
R32
Ice cream and chocolate sauce. -
R32
Fresh fruit platter with honeyed crème Fraîché or drizzled with lime and ginger syrup. -
R35
Baked malva pudding, the traditional one. -
R35
Crème brûlé. -
R38
Chewy chocolate brownies. -
R36
Cheeseboard with pickles and preserves. -
R55
“Reality is an illusion that occurs due to the lack of wine” anonymous
A dinner which ends without cheese is like a beautiful woman with only one eye." Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
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| Cocktails & Mocktails |
Strawberry Daiquiri
Alcoholic - R45
Non Alcoholic - R40
Ideal for our cool pool parties. Bacardi, Lemon, Grenadine and Strawberries, also served as a non-alcoholic mocktail.
Pina Colada - R45
A favourite requested by Dali and Pablo Picasso at the famous Ricardio Gracia’s Barcelona Restaurant. Bacardi, Pineapple and Coconut.
Mojito - R40
Cuba’s most famous drink – and Ernest Hemingway and Prince Edward’s too.
Refreshingly minty – Bacardi, Lime, Crushed mint and a sparkler, the glitzy one!
Cosmopolitan - R45
Made famous by the “Sex and the city” girls and invented by the artistic, creative San Francisco crowd. Vodka, Cointreau, Cranberry and Lime.
Long Island Iced Tea - R45
Legend has it that bored housewives invented this one – disguised as Ice Tea to get them through the day! Gin, Bacardi, Cuervo, Vodka, Triple Sec, Lime and Lemon and Cola.
Margarita - R30
Known the world over and perfect for our hot Karoo days by the pool. Cuervo Silver, Triple sec and Lime.
Bloody Mary - alcoholic - R35
Virgin Mary - non alcoholic - R30
A cure for the morning after feeling. Vodka, Tomato juice, Lemon, Black Pepper, Salt, Worcester Sauce and Tabasco.
Mai Tai - R45
A little taste of Tahiti “Mai Tai – roa ae” means “out of this world!” – give it a try. Bacardi, Montego, Amaretto, Apricot, Orange and Lime – topped with Pineapple Juice.
Martini - R30
It’s 007’s choice – make it yours. Vodka or Gin, Vermouth shaken or stirred with lemon rind or a green olive.
Jäger Bomb - R45
The famous one – we’ve made our own - Dam(n) Bomb. Jägermeister herbal liqueur and Red Bull.
Kir Royale - R40
Si vous plait! Raise your glass to our view and enjoy the sunset. Crème de Cassis – a dark silky wine made from black currants.
Ask your waitron for our selection of luxurious Cigars & Luscious Chocolates.
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Wine list
We pride ourselves on our young but vibrant wine cellar and hope you enjoy our selection.
Wine by the glass
- Dry White - R20
- Semi-Sweet - R20
- Red - R25
Champagne, Methode Cap Classique and Sparkling wine
Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve NV France - R1000
French Champagne from Mareuil-sur-Aÿ
Pierre Jourdan Brut NV Franschhoek - R140
60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir – oyster dry, yeasty bouquet and a pale biscuit colour – awesome MCC.
Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel NV Stellenbosch - R160
Lively and energetic mousse forming, mouth filling with ample body and persistent clean and dry finish.
Beyerskloof Pinotage Brut Rose Stellenbosch - R95
Tropical fruit flavours, vibrant sweet berries and floral notes - a true aperitif!
JC Le Domaine Paarl - R90
All the freshness and finesse of Sauvignon Blanc intertwined with Muscadel- keeping youthfulness intact.
White Wine
Italian
Frescobaldi Castello di Pomino Bianco 2006 Italian - R230
A blend of mainly Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco, with small parts of complementary varieties from the woody slopes of the Appennines Tosco Emiliani, Tuscany.
Chardonnay
Leopard’s Leap (un-oaked) Western Cape - R75 Per Glass - R25
Abundant tropical fruit and lime flavours – elegant. Perfect with seafood.
Danie de Wet Limestone Hill (un-oaked) Robertson - R120
Fresh green apples combined with delicate citrus aromas follow through on the palate, tangy finish of full round ripe peaches and nutty, citrus flavours.
Tokara Walker Bay (wooded) Stellenbosch NW - R185
Lemon blossoms infused with subtle notes of toasted almond and butterscotch. Vanilla highlights are offset with honeyed fynbos and preserved ginger.
Sauvignon Blanc
Leopard’s Leap Western Cape - R75 Per Glass R25
Well structured with hints of lime and grapefruit – with a light green pepper mouth feel and finished off with a zesty after taste.
Tokara Zondernaam Stellenbosch NW - R100
The nose has aromas of freshly cut grass, nettles and cape gooseberries. The full rich palate is reminiscent of the nose.
Meinert La Barry Devon Valley - R130
"La Barry" has delicate floral fruit with underlying grassier tones, but is gentle enough to keep coming back for another glass – the “drama” sauvignon blanc.
La Motte Pierneef (Organic) Franschhoek - R175
Organic Walker bay fruit, impressive green leafy & lime intensity. Stylistically cooler than sibling.
Chenin Blanc
Ken Forrester Petit Stellenbosch Helderberg - R75 Per Glass R25
Sufficient flavour concentration, complexity & minerality with shy fruit on the nose.
Mulderbosch Steen-op-Hout Stellenbosch NW - R120
Aromas of pineapples, guavas, litchi, lemon and lime with nuances of cloves and nutmeg – well balanced and elegant.
Dual Variety
Haute Cabriere Chardonnay/Pinot Noir Franschhoek - R120
Healthy fruit is depicted clearly in the vital intensity of this wine with a slightly leading acidity, which performs in balance with every component of the blend.
Rose
Beyerskloof Pinotage Rose Stellenbosch - R75 Per Glass R25
Fresh rosé, coral pink colour. Aroma of unexpected abundance of tropical flavours, floral notes of violet. Soft entry, crisp, velvety, raspberry and strawberry flavours.
Sweet
Simonsig Gewurztraminer Stellenbosch - R95 Per Glass R33
Intensely perfumed nose of litchis, rose petals and spices. The late harvested grapes add richness and layered flavours with a touch of dried apricots and honey.
Dessert
Kanu Kia-Ora Noble Late Harvest Stellenbosch - R25 (50ml)
A bouquet of apricots, pineapple, pear, honey and almonds. Sunshine flavours unfold delightfully on the palate with a full, rich mouth-feel.
Red Wine
Pinotage
Ken Forrester Petit Stellenbosch Helderberg - R80 Per Glass R28
Unpretentious, mulberry flavours and aromas - dry grape tannins, un-oaked for early drinking.
Simonsig Stellenbosch NW - R120
Medium bodied, fruity and plumy with a lively smooth balanced palate.
Beyerskloof Reserve Stellenbosch NW - R190
Full bodied – plum and berry flavours well balanced with complex aromas from new
French oak.
Merlot
Guardian Peak Stellenbosch Helderberg - R105 Per Glass R35
Plum and cassis fruit, medium bodied, smooth and satisfying. Savoury overlay from light oak.
Meinert Devon Valley - R180
Blackcurrant aromas mixed with bay leaf and violets, fresh uplifting fruit on integrated palate.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Leopard’s Leap Western Cape - R85 Per Glass R30
Classically styled with plum and blueberry flavours with support of cassis and toffee undertones.
Tokara Zondernaam Stellenbosch - R135
Aroma of intense cassis cherries, cedar - hints of toasted oak and lead pencil. Dense dark fruit with hint of mocha and spice on the palate. Long aftertaste of fennel and mocha.
Shiraz and Syrah
Leopard’s Leap Western Cape - R85 Per Glass R30
Typical SA Shiraz – violets, black pepper and spicyness with a velvety elegance.
Guardian Peak Stellenbosch Helderberg - R105
Awesome aroma of plum, cherry, Christmas fruit cake and chocolate, the latter follows through till end of palate where blackcurrants dominate the aftertaste.
La Motte Shiraz Franschhoek - R185
Concentrated berry fruit and spice of Shiraz, medium-full peach and cherry flavours with the silk that Viognier provides – wow!
Dual Varieties
Ken Forrester Cab/Merlot Stellenbosch Helderberg - R80 Per Glass R28
Balanced, ripe and food friendly - brims with cassis and sweet spice, un-oaked for early drinking.
Beyerskloof Synergy Stellenbosch - R140
Full bodied Cape Blend - red and black berries, Christmas pudding mixed with sweet cedar and spice flavours from new French oak.
Please enquire about our special vineyard and “sin bin” wines in our cellar
we will be happy to share them with you.
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| Cellar list |
Rust en Vrede Estate 2004 - R450
Meerlust Rubicon 2005 - R400
Meerlust Merlot 2005 - R350
Simonsig Meerindol Syrah 2005 - R320
Stony Brook “The J” Viognier/Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2007 - R280
Stony Brook New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc 2007 - R230
Stony Brook Syrah 2005 - R205
Stony Brook Shiraz/Mouvrede/Viognier 2006 - R270
Stony Brook Ghost Gum Cabernet 2005 - R360
Glenwood Semillon 2006 - R155
Glenwood Chardonnay 2007 - R185
Glenwood Syrah 2006 - R270
Glenwood Merlot 2006 - R125
La Motte Shiraz/Viognier 2006 - R245
Simionsig Cabernet Magnum 2000 - R500
Meerlust Red Magnum 2002 - R500
All wines subject to availibility
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