morgenhof restaurant

what a lovely start to the weekend. we had a zomato meetup for breakfast at morgenhof. the setting is beautiful with a fireplace to warm you up on a cold morning. so you can snuggle up on the coach infront of the fire before or after breakfast.
the mc was a nice start to what followed. for me the eggs benedict was the best. the sauce is not so rich and i will highly recommend it. the salmon croissant is also very good. the scramble eggs were creamy and fluffy. the food are beautifully presented. i would highly recommend breakfast here before you walk over to the tasting room for some wine tasting.

i was treated to a morning out in the winelands by zomato at morgenhof, and all i can say is i wish every morning could start that way! bubbly and breakie, who doesn't want that :)
the staff their are fantastic... so friendly and helpful. and boy, do some of them know their wines!
we got a tasting of their new brekkie menu, which started off with a healthy yog and muesli, with fresh tangy raspberries, yum!
then the croissant with smoked salmon and scrambled egg (the egg could've been cooked a bit more, but hey, that's a personal preference).
that was followed by an eggs benni, (super hollandaise!), a traditional fry up, and others had the french toast - this was served with walnuts and fresh mango, nice fresh idea for this!
the farm's mcc went side by side with all of this - this, could be my new favourite bubbly :)
the ambience is great with a roarimg fire to keep you toasty. make sure yo take a stroll around the beautiful gardens and a visit to the tasting room!

i am a big fan of a solid breakfast and a great variety, so i was very happy we got to try 4 dishes on the breakfast menu. we were welcomed by a very knowledgable marketing manager who was very warm and friendly. we got to have some morgenhof bubbles with breakie (2010 brut reserve), which is always a must on a wine farm right? we had breakfast in the restaurant with a log fire going, perfect as we move into winter. what a beautiful setting to dine in. breathtaking views. we started with muesli, fruit and yogurt. followed by a mini version of salmon, cream cheese and scrambled egg. next up was the ham benedict, delicious. our 4th and final dish was a very tasty english breakfast. coffee all round. a real treat and i also see they currently have a lunch/dinner special running. do it, i really enjoyed the farm and restaurant. we also did a little wine tasting, even though it was still morning. i'm a rebel like that! i bought some wine and have already had a bottle. their fantail range red is a great easy drinking wine and well priced at around r45. i'll be back for breakfast soon...

we had such a lovely summer picnic here a few months ago! after some bubbly and a tour of the historic estate, we tucked into some picnic baskets that were more than enough to share between two people!

the biltong paté was to die for and we couldn't get enough of it! the fresh bread was a perfect vessel for the paté, cheeses and various preserves that were in the baskets and the marinated aubergine, sun dried tomatoes and mushrooms were divine. we also had minted cucumber and salmon wraps which were gorgeous!

i absolutely want to go back here soon on a beautiful sunny day!

attended my first zomato meetup today at the morgengof restaurant. the setting was stunning and service impeccable. to start we received muesli, yoghurt and fruit which i really enjoyed. the second course consisted of a croissant which was served with cream cheese, smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. the third course was eggs benedict but due to my dietary requirements they swopped out the ham for smoked salmon. i thoroughly enjoyed the courses contains the smoked salmon. to finish off the meal i opted for the vegetarian option which consisted of french toast with walnuts, peaches and an berry coulis. when we reached the last course i was stuffed so i couldn't really indulge in the french toast. i really enjoyed the experience and really appreciate how accommodating the staff was, i will definitely be returning. #zomatomeetup

sunday lunch out in the winelands unexpectedly ended up in the beautiful gardens of morgenhof after our not so food-inspired friends proclaimed that a three course meal at overture was a bit too over the top for them. after boldly suggesting that we go to morgenhof, i would be lying if i said i wasn't slightly nervous and afraid that i may have chosen the wrong place for a family get together. but i can now happily report that i was proven wrong!

firstly, what a beautiful setting! i can see why so many people rave about their picnics - blue mountains in the background, surrounded by lush lawns, blooming flowers (even in the onset of winter) and shady trees. i was quite surprised that they were still choosing to let people sit outside, since end of may in cape town is usually quite cold. luckily it was a warm day and we had no problem with the seating arrangement.

our waiter promptly brought us some water for the table, our drinks and some wine, along with a basket of some of the freshest bread i've ever tasted. warm, fluffy bread rolls and chunky health bread topped with sesame seeds. i was in bread heaven!

for starters, we had the butternut soup, chicken livers and the deep fried cheese with beetroot. the butternut soup was delicious and just the right amount, being thick and creamy, but not too rich. the most beautiful dish was definitely the beetroot, which seemed to go down quite well, as did the chicken livers.

not too long after our starters, our mains of salmon, oxtail pie and lamb shoulder arrived. the salmon was served with black rice, which could also be substituted for chips. the fish itself was mediocre, being a bit dry without the accompanying sauce and the skin not quite crispy enough, but satisfactory nonetheless. the lamb shoulder got the thumbs up, but the standout dish was definitely the oxtail pie. cooked to perfection, crispy pastry and served with a delicious polenta, it was south african cuisine at its best!

we waited quite a while to be asked if we'd like dessert, and by that time it was too late to order as we had to be on our way. a pity, because their fondant, cheesecake and carrot cake cupcakes would've gone down quite well.

overall, a lovely dining experience at a decent price! very relaxed vibe out on the lawns and absolutely perfect for a family outing. especially for the kids, since there's a jumping castle and plenty of space to run around. i would recommend it for a family lunch or a lazy sunday picnic on a nice day. be warned that service is quite slow, so preferably don't come here if you're in a rush. otherwise, i was pleasantly surprised and will definitely be returning some day for a picnic!

tasteless and not quite what we thought we had ordered staff inattentive and not vested in the experience from a knowledge of food on the menu perspective or from an “all okay and anything you need?” perspective. we most definitely won’t be going back

our wedding venue. met the flower and decor lady for a little meeting and had breakfast after.

i had the chorizo, mushroom and cheese omelet - it was stuffed with the filling. bf had the eggs benedict, he loved it. very cheap as well, especially in comparison to the size we were given.

beautiful estate

lovely lunch! hearty portions! for lunch during your wine tasting adventures, this is the spot to consider! we were seated outside under the trees on a beautiful day, with the peacocks lazing around for the perfect ambiance. suggested wines at cellar prices too, rounds off an excellent meal.

what an amazing atmosphere and location to celebrate any occasion . had the loveliest breakfast with incredible service. the view is breathtaking. the best way to spend quality time with the father :

we went on a day out with the kids and thought we would stop and have lunch. the view is delightful, the service fantastic but i found our lunch a bit pedestrian, reminded me of an ok sunday lunch. not value for money. wine was great. i see such great reviews, so perhaps we had an off day, perhaps another visit is in order.

i ate the stuffed mushrooms with spinach and feta and sundried tomato with parmesan crisps, the others ate the oxtail pie and the lamb burger (which is always on the menu). the lamb burger was very delicious my friend said and it was a huge portion so if you hungry boom... the stuffed mushrooms were very tasty ;) the oxtail pie my friend also enjoyed and the wine per glass was very generous for the value.

we had a brilliant lunch at morgenhof - absolutely the friendliest service and such a stunning view! the chicken tagliatelle was delicious - especially the chorizo bites! yum :)

morgenhof has to be one of the most beautiful, original wine farms in the winelands area. we were treated to a stunning day of wine tasting and picnics for a zomato foodie meetup, and what a perfect place to spend a summer's afternoon! we got to enjoy some of their best wines and mcc, whilst getting a tour of the estate and unique underground cellar. the winemaker and tasting room assistants were extremely knowledgable and charming, and told us the most interesting stories regarding the history of the estate.

for lunch we were given picnic baskets (and more wine) to share between two people, although it proved to be too much food for us two girls: smoked salmon and minted cucumber wraps, cheeses, preserves, chicken strips and the best biltong pate i have ever had! this should have been enough for me, but i couldn't resist the freshly baked ciabatta served with marinated mushrooms, aubergine and sundried tomatoes. absolutely perfect for an afternoon picnic in under the trees!

from the moment you arrive until the moment you leave morgenhof estate, there is an old-world feeling of relaxation and beauty, that i assure will keep you coming back to visit! danica astra prout-jones jenny sarah coulson vincent van tonder the cape town glutton bronwyn coltman instaeatscapetown

had a beautiful friday picnic and wine this past friday for the #zomatomeetup! it was the perfect summers day, with a slight breeze, making it perfect to sit in the sun under some trees.
we were shown around the estate and we were luckily enough to see the underground cellar. it was so beautiful and interesting to see how they make their wines and the history behind it. definitely one of my top wine estates thus far.
afterwards, we went back to our table were our picnic baskets were packed beautifully and placed on he lawn waiting for us.

it was one basket between two and portion sizes were great- most of us didn't finish the basket! my favourite from the basket was the biltong pate spread on the freshly baked roll. i couldn't eat enough of it! it went very well with their estate chardonnay!

i had a great time and met lots of awesome people! i would definitely recommend having a picnic at this beautiful wine farm this summer! jenny sarah coulson the cape town glutton vincent van tonder bronwyn coltman