Bientang's Cave Restaurant & Wine Bar
2606 Reviews
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- WednesdayClosed
- ThursdayClosed
- FridayClosed
- Saturday9–11 AM
- Sunday9–11 AM
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
About the Business
Bientang's Cave |
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0283123454
In a cave below Marine Drive 100m from Old Harbour, Hermanus, 7200
Hours
- WednesdayClosed
- ThursdayClosed
- FridayClosed
- Saturday9–11 AM
- Sunday9–11 AM
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Delivery
- Dine-in
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Coffee
- Kids' menu
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Good for kids
- Toilets
- Wi-Fi
- Casual
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Great cocktails
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Vegan options
- Wine
- Cosy
- Accepts reservations
- Spirits
- Bar on site
- Reservations required
- Transgender safe space
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Organic dishes
Recommended Reviews
Dan Moodley
16.10.2023
Bientang's Cave Restaurant & Wine Bar
Amazing experience. The location and the views alone should be enough to take you here. A cave restaurant combined with a possible whale viewing venue, this is 1 of the only of its type in the world.The food was reasonably good, fittingly I had seafood and it was quite good, a bit expensive, but still a worthwhile experience.
Ernst Kuhlmann
08.10.2023
Bientang's Cave Restaurant & Wine Bar
What a beautiful experience. The setting is magnificent on the rocks overlooking the waves, breaking virtually at your feet. Service is great and food very nice.
Michael Van Den Bergh
04.10.2023
Bientang's Cave Restaurant & Wine Bar
Awesome venue!!!! Awesome food. A little pricey BUT You get what you pay for! Our portions were huge and the food was fantastic! Ee ordered the platter for 2 and best prawns and Calamari I've ever had!Right on the ocean! Can't get much better than this.
Bernard Engle2
01.10.2023
Bientang's Cave Restaurant & Wine Bar
I have visited this place before and was always satisfied when done. That being said, it is pricy. This time around, i was somewhat disappointed with the food. The fish i ordered seems to have been frozen and thus did not have that nice texture of fresh fish. The calamari likewise did not have good texture and lack lustre flavour. The service was good and the venue is amazing. My issues on the day aside, i would highly recommend this place. Bring a full wallet. Acces to the place is via steep stairs, so wheel chair access is practically impossible.
Jonathan Diederiks
21.09.2023
Bientang's Cave Restaurant & Wine Bar
Mmm, this is a tough one, wish that 3.5 stars was an option as some aspects were great and others not so much... The prawns were great! Unique location and setting are truly something else, the hake though was quite soggy and not flakey, and the calamari and mussels were just ok. Service was decent but nothing special. Still worth a visit but not on par with what it used to be like a few years ago.
Chris de Brouwer
10.09.2023
Bientang's Cave Restaurant & Wine Bar
Sunday lunch. We're fortunate to walk in and a table. It is a unique experience located against a rock outcrop with some tables actually on the rocks, close the breaking waves but safe. Some decks that have a great view over the bay and then covered seating but the view compromised. Wide array of dishes on the menu, good, prompt service and friendly staff. I can recommend, especially for uniqueness of the setting. I don't believe it is accessible by wheelchairs.
Devan Pulliah
29.08.2023
Bientang's Cave Restaurant & Wine Bar
A stunning venue on the rocks...the venue is certainly unique as it is as close as you can get to the sea...the tables are even set on the rocks where the sea breaks...the path leading to the restaurant is also quite mystical...the views are lovely...
Fiona Lombard
25.07.2023
Bientang's Cave Restaurant & Wine Bar
Found it by accident and so glad we did. Warmly welcomed, seated quickly. Great service and of course with views of mountain and ocean you can't go wrong.
Elsabé Odendaal
19.07.2023
Bientang's Cave Restaurant & Wine Bar
We were a group of 10 people who booked months in advance to be seated on the rocks, right next to the sea. We also received an email confirming our booking. Once we arrived, on time, the floor manager informed us, in no friendly manner, that she is not going to allocate a table next to the ocean, since there are other people who also booked tables in the same area. When we asked her what the reason is, she became very aggressive and would not answer our question, since she won't be challenged. She became very defensive when we showed her the email of confirmation, and said that no booking preferences are guaranteed. (So why book then?) There were numerous tables on the rocks that were still available, but she said she kept it open for people who booked in advance (like we did!) When we asked her what the difference was between 'other' guests and ourselves, she raised her voice (even more) and said that's how it is and the guests (who was still nowhere to be seen) will arrive later. There were another group from overseas (tour group) who had exactly the same experience as we had. The tour guide also booked well in advance, but to no avail. She didn't budge and we had to take a table on the deck. I've asked her the number of the owner, whereupon she gave me a mobile number. Upon verifying the number, it appeared that she gave me her mother's number.The waiters were very decent and helpful. The food, however, was not fresh and tasted dried out. The portions were also definitely rationed - it wasn't out first visit at the restaurant, so that's how we know.We were there for over an hour, and STILL there were unoccupied tables on the rocks.The floor manager doesn't do the restaurant any favor with her attitude and offensive behavior and is clearly not fit for the position. She refused to apologize for her aggressive behavior.I will definitely not visit Bientang again because of this bad experience and dried out food (fish). What a HUGE disappointment!
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In a cave below Marine Drive 100m from Old Harbour, Hermanus, 7200
Bientang's Cave Restaurant & Wine Bar