Garden Lounge at The Vineyard Hotel

Restaurant4.3 (58 Google reviews)

10+ gluten-free dishes

22 dishes marked gluten free+ 12 can be made gluten free on request

71 dishesmenu read 5 Novvineyard.co.za

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Lunch

12h00 to 16h30

Cold salad bowls

  • Caesar SaladR165

    Caesar salad with crunchy croissant croutons, Grana Padano shavings, and lardons of guanciale

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Lao Crispy RiceR165

    House-made cured pork, red curry, coriander, green onion and toasted peanuts

    Contains nuts

  • Fully Loaded BroccoliR155

    Broccoli, cranberries, red onion, apple, almonds, vegan mayonnaise, zucchini bacon and crumbled cheddar cheese

    Contains nutsLikely dairy

  • Spiralized Vegetable Noodle SaladR165

    Dunked karaage chicken, wafu dressing, crispy sweet potato strings and sea lettuce

    Likely gluten

  • 'Shopska' SaladR185

    Baby cucumber, heirloom tomato, grated goat's feta, roasted pepper, pulled lamb, crispy onion and lemon olive oil

    Likely dairy

  • Tea-Smoked Salmon SaladR185

    Tea-smoked salmon with sweet potato, shaved fennel and cucumber, watercress, walnuts, apple and celery with sour cream and chive dressing…

    Free of glutenContains nutsLikely dairyLikely fish

Warm bowls

  • Chipotle and Smoked Tomato Chicken ThighR165

    Brown rice, pickles and Ají Verde

    Free of gluten

  • Stout-Braised Beef CheekR185

    Sweet potato puree, crispy onion rings and horseradish moringa buttermilk

    Likely dairy

  • Sesame Marinated SalmonR215

    White miso, buckwheat noodles, shiitake mushrooms and broccoli

    Free of glutenLikely soyLikely fish

  • Butternut SoupR125

    Umami paste, roasted pumpkin seeds and compressed apple

    VeganFree of gluten

  • Fragrant Vineyard Lamb CurryR285

    Brown basmati rice, sambals and cucumber raita

    Likely dairy

  • Truffle Mushroom RisottoR175

    Tahini cream, fresh herbs

    VegetarianFree of glutenContains nutsLikely sesame

Small plates

  • Garden Pea and Spirulina CroquettesR135

    Tahini labneh and furikake kale crisps

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Hot Honey Prawn and Smashed Avocado TacoR195

    Crispy chorizo, whipped feta and tomatillo salsa

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Crispy Baby SquidR185

    Pickled onion, smashed cucumber, shaved Durban pineapple and burnt lime mayo

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Pulled Lamb Shoulder BaoR185

    Pickled vegetables and mint vinaigrette

    Likely gluten

  • Flaked Hot Smoked SalmonR195

    Shaved apple, asparagus and truffled croutons

    Likely glutenLikely fish

Gourmet sandwiches

  • Vineyard 'Club Sandwich'R185

    Bacon, cheese, tomato with chicken mayo and fried egg on toasted ciabatta with hand-cut fries

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • PregoR195

    Chilli garlic fillet steak with spiced pineapple and amasi coleslaw on a Portuguese bun

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • GatsbyR185

    Cheese marsala steak with caramelized onions, potato fries, atchar mayo, gem lettuce and BBQ tomato

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Cuban SandwichR225

    House-made sweet pickle, cooked ham, Spanish ham, mojo pork shoulder roast, Swiss cheese and mild mustard

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • The Vegetable SandwichR175

    Pickled eggplant, grilled zucchini, tomato pesto, fresh basil, fior di latte and rocket on a focaccia bun

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Shrimp Po' BoyR195

    Cajun remoulade, lettuce and tomato on a French baguette

    Can be made free of glutenLikely shellfish

Umami burgers

  • Umami No1R195

    150g grass-fed beef burger patty, cheese slice, secret BBQ sauce, Umami ketchup, Kewpie mayo, sweet dill cucumber salsa, beefsteak tomato…

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Umami No2R210

    150g grass-fed beef burger patty, cheese slice, truffle mushroom sauce, Umami ketchup, Kewpie mayo, sweet dill cucumber salsa, tomato slice…

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Umami No3R215

    150g grass-fed beef burger patty, cheese slice, secret BBQ sauce, bacon, fried egg, Umami ketchup, Kewpie mayo, sweet dill cucumber salsa…

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Umami No4R195

    150g grass-fed beef burger patty, cheese slice, dewpeppa hot sauce, Umami ketchup, jalapeño Kewpie mayo, sweet dill cucumber salsa, tomato…

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Umami No5R225

    150g grass-fed beef burger patty, cheese slice, Umami ketchup, chipotle Kewpie mayo, sweet dill cucumber salsa, tomato slice, grilled…

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Umami No6R285

    2 x 150g grass-fed beef burger patties, cheese slice, secret BBQ sauce, Umami ketchup, Kewpie mayo, sweet dill cucumber salsa, tomato slice…

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Great for lunch

  • Beef Sirloin 280gR285

    BBQ basted with a choice of a side

    Free of gluten

  • Beef Fillet 200gR295

    BBQ basted with a choice of a side

    Free of gluten

  • Market FishR285

    Lemon caper butter, choice of a side

    Free of glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • Hot Honey Pressed Lamb Neck

    Cauliflower textures, lamb kayangs, beurre noisette, roasted florets, pickled cauliflower hearts, morogo with pumpkin seed and sunflower…

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Korean Braised Pork Belly

    Charred over hot coals, spring succotash, guanciale, miso Kewpie, fresh pickle, togarashi spiced pork skin

    Likely eggLikely soy

  • Chicken 65R255

    Served with sticky coconut rice, pickled carrot and fresh coriander chutney

    Free of gluten

  • Pan-Seared Salmon

    Maple soy butter, ribbons of zucchini and edamame beans

    Free of glutenLikely dairyLikely soyLikely fish

Sides

  • House SaladR60

    VeganFree of gluten

  • Creamy Parmesan GnocchiR70

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Creamed SpinachR65

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy

  • Roasted VegetablesR65

    VeganFree of gluten

  • Hand-Cut FriesR60

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Onion RingsR55

    Vegetarian

  • Cheesy Pap Balls and ChakalakaR65

    VegetarianLikely dairy

Desserts

  • Lime TartR115

    Walnut streusel, fresh crushed summer berries

    VeganFree of glutenContains nuts

  • Sundae with Million-Dollar ShortbreadR115

    A sundae with a million-dollar shortbread and homemade vanilla ice cream

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Warm ChurrosR115

    Orange miso caramel glaze, candied white sesame and mandarin ice cream

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • 'S'mores'R120

    Beurre noisette ice cream in a raspberry marshmallow, chocolate cookie crumbs, macerated raspberries and warm chocolate sauce

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Baked Chocolate MousseR120

    Banana and passion fruit ice cream with caramelized white chocolate snow

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy

Kids menu

Salads

  • Steamed HakeR115

    With cucumber and carrot sticks

    Free of glutenLikely fish

  • Salad of Cucumber, Strawberries and Feta CheeseR95

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Carrot Sticks with HummusR75

    VegetarianLikely sesame

  • Grilled Chicken FlattieR95

    With tomato and rocket salad

    Free of gluten

Mini meals

  • Grilled Chicken or SteakR125

    With vegetables

    Free of gluten

  • Mac and Cheese BombsR125

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Soft Shell TacosR125

    Choice of crispy fish, grilled chicken or battered veggies (battered veggies are VE). Served with tomato salsa, mayo and lettuce

    Likely glutenLikely egg

Sarmies

  • Toasted Chicken Mayonnaise SarmieR75

    Served on white or wholewheat bread

    Likely egg

  • Toasted Cheese SarmieR60

    Served on white or wholewheat bread

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Toasted Ham and Cheese SarmieR65

    Served on white or wholewheat bread

    Likely dairy

Before dessert

  • Spaghetti NapolitanaR110

    Napolitana sauce

    Likely gluten

  • Spaghetti Plain Tossed with Olive OilR85

    Tossed with olive oil

    Likely gluten

  • MeatballsR125
  • PlantballsR135

    Vegetarian

  • Vineyard BurgerR110

    Choice of chicken or beef, with or without cheese and all the trimmings, served with fries or cucumber and carrot sticks

    Likely gluten

  • Panko-Crusted Chicken StripsR110

    With a choice of salad, roast vegetables or hand-cut fries

    Likely gluten

  • Battered Fish and FriesR115

    Likely glutenLikely fish

Dessert

  • Fruit Salad and Ice Cream or SorbetR65

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Oreo Caramel SundaeR90

    All sundaes contain dairy

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Berry Vanilla SundaeR95

    All sundaes contain dairy

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Banana Split SundaeR95

    Banana ice cream, chocolate ice cream, chocolate sauce, sprinkles

    Likely dairy

  • Brownie SundaeR70

    Layer of funfetti cookie, chocolate brownie, scoop of cereal ice cream

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Belgian Waffle and Ice CreamR70

    Choose three toppings: golden syrup, Nutella, banana, strawberries, Oreos, caramel sauce

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

The menu’s own key: VE - vegetarian • VG - vegan • GF - gluten free • N - contains nuts · VE - vegetarian GF - gluten free

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Kids welcomevenue menu, read 2 Nov 2026 · source
  • Has a kids menuvenue menu, read 2 Nov 2026 · source
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • Takes group bookingsvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source
  • Group set menuvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source
  • Has a viewvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source

Not known yet: dog friendly, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, vegetarian options, vegan options, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address60 Colinton Rd, Newlands, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant
Phone+27 21 657 4500
Websitevineyard.co.za
Google rating4.3 from 58 reviews
Menu read5 Nov 2026 from vineyard.co.za
Hours
  • Monday7am–10pm
  • Tuesday7am–10pm
  • Wednesday7am–10pm
  • Thursday7am–10pm
  • Friday7am–10pm
  • Saturday7am–10pm
  • Sunday7am–10pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Garden Lounge at The Vineyard Hotel

Does Garden Lounge at The Vineyard Hotel have gluten-free options?

Yes: 22 dishes are gluten free as served, and 12 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 5 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Garden Lounge at The Vineyard Hotel coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

What can be made gluten free at Garden Lounge at The Vineyard Hotel?

Vineyard 'Club Sandwich' (Gluten free on request); Prego (Gluten free on request); Gatsby (Gluten free on request); Cuban Sandwich (Gluten free on request); The Vegetable Sandwich (Gluten free on request); Shrimp Po' Boy (Gluten free on request).

When is Garden Lounge at The Vineyard Hotel open?

Monday: 7am–10pm. Tuesday: 7am–10pm. Wednesday: 7am–10pm. Thursday: 7am–10pm. Friday: 7am–10pm. Saturday: 7am–10pm. Sunday: 7am–10pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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