Sunday Lunch 2026
The Garden Restaurant offers Sunday Lunch strictly for Booked seats in advance
The Garden Restaurant
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The Garden Restaurant at Harold Porter National Botanical Garden reopened in 2023 after being closed for many years. It is managed by Louisa Swartz, Micaella Wood, and Zade Wood, who also own Ocean Fisheries in Kleinmond.
Louisa, Micaella, and Zade are passionate about hospitality and specialise in traditional home cooking at The Garden Restaurant. Their love of flavours is the heart of every dish, and the trio creates dishes that celebrate the authentic tastes of home.
Their commitment to quality and hospitality shines through, making every visit to the restaurant a memorable culinary experience.
When they aren’t helping to create happy memories at The Garden Restaurant, the trio will most likely be at home, creating delicious meals and spending quality time at the family dinner table.
The Garden Restaurant has a full à la carte menu.
The Garden Restaurant welcomes guests to experience the warmth of home-style cooking every Sunday.
Whether you order the Sunday lunch special or one of your favourites from the à la carte menu, Sunday meals at The Garden Restaurant feature hearty, made-from-scratch favourites that will create lasting memories with family and friends.
The Garden Restaurant offers a catering service with a selection of platters to make your event special.
Whether it is a corporate lunch, birthday party, or a casual get-together to watch the latest game, delicious platters are made fresh with love and attention to detail.
Contact The Garden Restaurant for more information about catering and platters.
The Garden Restaurant has everything on the menu available to take away.
Home delivery can be arranged.
Special Offer: Free delivery for orders over R400!
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Host your function at The Garden Restaurant at Harold Porter Botanical Gardens, where stunning natural beauty meets serene surroundings, creating the perfect backdrop for any special occasion.
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Pop in at the Harold Porter Book and Craft Shop while you are at The Garden Restaurant.
With a wide selection of new books in most categories, you can find everything from plant identification books and cookery books by Jan Braai to entertaining kiddies’ publications for the little ones!
Harold Porter Book and Craft Shop also sells used books and welcomes pre-loved donations. Making this a shopping destination like no other, Harold Porter Book and Craft Shop has something for the whole family, and you will find unique gift ideas amongst gardening goodies, handmade jewellery, clothing, home decor, stationery and pantry treats.
Read more about the Harold Porter Book and Craft Shop, here.
The Garden Restaurant is near the nursery, specialising in plant sales, including a selection of indigenous plants suited to coastal and fynbos gardens.
Feel free to ask at the entrance if you need help selecting plants or have any gardening questions.
The Garden Restaurant is the perfect spot for debriefing after the Saturday morning Parkrun, hosted by the Harold Porter National Botanical Garden.
Enjoy a well-deserved coffee or breakfast, and take a moment to relax in a beautiful environment.
The Parkrun is a free, fun, and friendly 5k community event that you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate - it's up to you!
Read more about the Betty’s Bay Parkrun, here.
Harold Porter Book and Craft Shop is inside the grounds of The Harold Porter National Botanical Garden.
The garden spans almost 200 hectares of land within the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. Besides providing a monitored conservation project, it is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.
Enjoy magnificent views of the Kogelberg Mountains and experience its stunning gorges, waterfalls, and diverse indigenous plant and animal life. The garden’s hiking trails are designed to accommodate all fitness levels, ensuring everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of the surroundings. Among these trails is a wheelchair-friendly option, making it accessible for all visitors to experience the garden's stunning landscapes.
Harold Porter National Botanical Garden has amenities that include a restaurant, bookshop, plant nursery and venue hire facilities.
Please note: only guide and service dogs are permitted at the Parkrun event and within Harold Porter National Botanical Garden. Thank you for your understanding and support!
Read more about The Harold Porter National Botanical Garden here.
“The Garden Restaurant is an absolute gem in the Harold Porter National Botanical Garden. I give the restaurant 5 stars, and they serve an unbelievably good breakfast.” Pierre Driver
“What a beautiful place. Stopped here on a whim and spent over two hours walking the trails, learning about the plants and admiring the views. Waterfalls and wildlife were amazing to see. Had milkshakes in the cafe, which were nice. Even bought some souvenirs in the little shop. A really nice experience all round.” Jim Greig
“Really beautiful, well-kept botanical garden set against a backdrop of beautiful mountains. Nice café restaurant that does a good breakfast and lunch. Free parking, but there's an entrance fee for the gardens. Well worth a visit.” Peter Domb
“The restaurant is well run with good food and efficient service.” Alistair Davidson
“I highly recommend The Garden Restaurant. The meals and desserts were delicious. You will see us again.” Michulene van Wyk
“The Garden Restaurant is my favourite!” Norman Zininga
“The calamari, hake, and curry were exquisite!! Well done! We will be back!” Emile Odendaal
“This is my favourite restaurant! It has friendly staff, and the food is always on point. The views are spectacular, and it is the perfect family restaurant. My daughter received a colouring book and crayons. We always have a wonderful time at The Garden Restaurant.” L'Amouré Cupido
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