The Great White House, Gansbaai

Restaurant · Café & brunchGansbaai

No dishes marked gluten free4 can be made gluten free on request

91 dishesmenu read 11 Novthegreatwhitehouse.co.za

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Breakfast

Served until 11am
  • Granola BowlR90

    Fruit, Yoghurt, homemade Granola

    Likely dairy

  • Two-Egg OmeletteR145

    with a Little Bit of Everything

    Likely egg

  • Warm French-Style Ham Toast StackR155

    Gypsy Ham, Three-Cheese Gratin, Spekboom Chutney

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Spinach and Mushroom Open OmeletteR125

    Vegan

  • Full EnglishR155

    2 Eggs, 2 Rashers of Bacon, Grilled Herb Tomato, Pork or Beef Sausage, Sauté Potatoes served with Toast

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Small EnglishR78

    2 Rashers of Bacon, 1 Egg, Grilled Tomato, Sauté Potatoes served with Toast

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Folded Three-Egg Omelette with CheeseR90

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Open Two-Egg Omelette with CheeseR72

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Savoury Mince on Golden ToastR95

    Garden-Fresh Salsa and Ripe Avocado Slices

    Likely gluten

  • Eggs Benedict BaconR98

    Toasted English Muffin with Bacon

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Eggs Benedict Smoked TroutR125

    Toasted English Muffin with Smoked Trout

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • French ToastR80

    Bacon, Caramelised Banana, Maple Syrup Drizzle

    Likely gluten

  • Vegan CroissantR115

    Cocktail Tomatoes, Avocado, Basil Pesto Drizzle

    VeganLikely glutenLikely nuts

  • Vegan Eggs BenedictR98

    Carrot Lox, Grilled Tofu, Vegan Hollandaise

    VeganLikely soy

  • French Toast in Chickpea CustardR75

    Caramelised Banana, Maple Syrup

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Main Menu

From 11h00 until close

Bistro Favourites

  • Beef BurgerR155

    Cheddar, Bacon, Rustic-Cut Chips

    Likely dairy

  • Beef LasagneR160

    Side Salad, Mini Garlic Roll

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Crumbed Chicken Fillet BurgerR150

    Crème Fraîche, Mozzarella, Smashed Avocado, Chilli & Red Onion Jam

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Lentil, Kelp & Chilli Bowl and Flat BreadR95

    Garlic, Oyster Sauce, Dill, Savoury Butter Quenelle

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • BBQ Pea Protein BurgerR150

    Rocket, Vegan Mozzarella, Caramelised Onions

  • Cajun Crumbed Chicken StripsR140

    Aromatic Asian Dipping Sauce, Rustic Fries & Salad

    Likely gluten

  • Dijon Pulled Pork Neck WrapR140

    Rocket, Coleslaw, Apple Jam

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Prawn Spring RollR155

    Coconut Rice, Asian Cabbage Salad, Sweet Chilli Sauce (Hot)

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Curry Tofu WrapR125

    Spicy Chickpeas, Coconut Cream, Coriander, Pickled Onions

    Can be made free of glutenLikely soy

  • Chicken Thigh WrapR125

    Pineapple & Fig Glaze, Rocket, Feta, Cheddar

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Sliced BBQ Rump WrapR150

    Rocket, Avocado, Crème Fraîche, Caramelised Onions

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Cauliflower WingsR125

    Aromatic Asian Dipping Sauce, Rustic Fries & Salad

Starters

  • Smoked Trout TartareR85

    Cape Dill Crème Fraîche, Potato Crisp Triangle, Sea Lettuce Dust

    Likely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Chicken LiversR65

    Savoury Brown Sauce, Umphokoqo, Baby Spinach, Red Onion Chilli Jam

  • Kelp & Mussel BrothR78

    Toasted Bruschetta

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Warm Fig, Honeybush & Goat's Cheese Phyllo ParcelsR110

    White Wine & Sea Lettuce Emulsion, Toasted Pecans

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Shimeji, Shiitake, Black Bean & Tofu Pastry RollR95

    Aromatic Asian Dipping Sauce, Pickled Radish Salad

    Likely glutenLikely soy

  • Triple Cheese Garlic BreadR95

    Honeybush & Wild Rosemary Infused (Cheddar, Mozzarella & Goat's Cheese)

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Crispy Panko & Sesame MushroomsR88

    Shaved Fennel, Rocket & Apple Slaw, Lemon Herb Aioli

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely sesame

  • Cauliflower WingsR95

    Fennel, Orange, Beetroot & Pistachio Salad, Dukkha, Lemon Pelargonium Dressing

    Likely nuts

Garden and Coastal Salads

  • Citrus & Coastal Herb SaladR75

    Mixed Greens, Fresh Orange, other Seasonal Citrus, Radish, Cucumber Ribbons, Wild Sage, Samphire, Sunflower Seeds. Dressing: Lemon & Wild…

  • Zesty Mango & Cucumber SaladR95

    Mango, Cucumber Ribbons, Pea Shoots, Mixed Greens, Cranberry, Chilli, Mint, Cashews. Dressing: Zesty Ginger—Tamarind

    Likely nuts

  • Sea Greens & Glass Noodle SaladR85

    Glass Noodles, Sea Lettuce, Red Laver, Kelp, Codium, Peppers, Onion, Tomatoes with Asian Dressing

    Likely gluten

  • Roasted Cauliflower & Fynbos Herb SaladR75

    Roasted Cauliflower, Mixed Greens, Grilled Corn, Carrots, Red Onion, Dill, Wild Rosemary, Pine Nuts. Dressing: Creamy Fynbos Tahini

    Likely dairyLikely nutsLikely sesame

  • Sweet Pineapple and AvocadoR88

    Carrot Ribbons, Red Onion, Tomato Cocktail, Cucumber, Mixed Lettuce, Basil, Chia Seeds, Grilled Baby Marrow Ribbons. Dressing: Garlic and…

Curry Dishes

  • Yellowtail Green CurryR155

    Coconut Milk, Spinach, Sea Lettuce, Lemongrass, Glass Noodles

  • Chicken and Mango CurryR155

    Steamed Basmati Rice, Tomato and Onion Salsa, Flat Bread

    Likely gluten

  • BobotieR165

    Yellow Rice & Raisins, Banana, Apricot Chutney

    Likely egg

  • Lentil & Nut BobotieR145

    Yellow Rice & Raisins, Banana, Apricot Chutney

    Likely nuts

  • Lamb CurryR185

    Steamed Basmati Rice, Tomato and Onion Salsa

Main Meals

  • Pork Belly with CracklingR195

    Likely gluten

  • Ostrich FilletR195
  • Springbok Loin (Smoked Kelp Crust)R220
  • Grilled Chicken BreastR165

    Creamy Polenta, Smoky Pineapple & Red Pepper BBQ Sauce, Mozzarella & Parmesan Gratin, Rustic Fries

    Likely dairy

  • Crispy Tofu & Wild Greens "Morogo"R165

    Umphokoqo, Roasted Red Pepper & Pineapple Sauce

    Likely soy

  • Grilled Lamb Leg SteakR255

    Rosemary and Codium Demi-Glace, Golden Maize Croquettes

    Likely gluten

  • Pork RibsR245

    Sweet Sticky Glaze, Rustic Fries

  • Cannellini Bean & Chickpea SchnitzelR155

    Rustic-Cut Chips, Mushroom Coconut Cream Sauce

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Coffee Roasted Pulled LambR185

    Toum and Flatbread, Moroccan Style Salad (Rocket, Beetroot, Mint, Dates, Feta, Pomegranate)

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Steaks

  • Beef Rump (250g)R220
  • Beef Sirloin (250g)R215
  • Beef Fillet (220g)R255

Seafood

  • Herb-Battered HakeR175

    Tartar Sauce

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Calamari Strips (Deep-Fried)R165

    Tartar Sauce

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Hake & Calamari ComboR238

    Served with Rustic Fries & Vegetables

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

  • Grilled Line FishR195

    Garlic Butter or Tartar Sauce

    Likely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Grilled HakeR165

    Fynbos Cream Sauce, SA Lemon Pickle, Mielie Meel Puffs, Side Salad

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • Line Fish & Calamari ComboR260

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

  • Seafood Platter for One

    2 Prawns, 3 Cream Mussels, Calamari, ½ Hake, ½ Linefish, Rustic Cut Chips

    Likely dairyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Mussels in Cream or Marinara SauceR155

    Herbed Bruschetta

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Oysters Tabasco (each)R30

    Fresh with Lemon & Tabasco

    Likely shellfish

  • Oysters Umami Jam (each)R45

    Kelp Umami Jam, Pickled Ginger, Japanese Dressing

    Likely shellfish

  • Oven Roasted Garlic, Lime & Chilli PrawnsR285

    Seaweed Rice, Garden Salad

    Likely shellfish

  • Crispy "Hake" TofuR190

    Goujons, Rustic Fries, Asian Cabbage Salad, Ginger Soy Dressing

    Likely soyLikely fish

  • Mixed Seafood & Kelp LinguineR230

    Prawns, Calamari, Mussels, Line Fish, Tomato—Kelp Marinara, Side Salad

    Likely glutenLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Linguine in Coastal Seaweed PestoR180

    Shimeji Mushrooms, Baby Courgettes, Side Salad

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • Abalone with Red Laver Rice & Salad

    Likely shellfish

Kids Menu

  • Chicken Strips & ChipsR70
  • Chicken or Beef Burger & ChipsR75
  • Scrambled Eggs on ToastR45

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Macaroni and Cheese with HamR60

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Fish Cake and MashR65

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Vanilla Ice Cream & Chocolate SauceR30

    Likely dairy

Desserts

  • Fig & Honey PuddingR58

    Mascarpone Ice Cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Cheese CakeR75

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Carrot CakeR78

    Likely gluten

  • Apple CrumbleR65

    Likely gluten

  • Cake of the Day

    Likely gluten

  • Sugar-Free CakeR85

    Likely gluten

  • Baked Orange PuddingR60

    Crème Anglaise

    Likely gluten

  • Lemon TartR50

    Chocolate Ice Cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chocolate DeliceR55

    Honeycomb, Chocolate Soil, Orange Sorbet

  • Banana Caramel DessertR60

    Honey Bush Gel

  • Salted Caramel Ice CreamR48

    Chocolate Sauce, Caramelised Pecans

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Crème BrûléeR50

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Chocolate FondantR68

    Mixed Berry Sorbet

    Likely egg

The menu’s own key: (v): vegetarian dishes · (GF): gluten-free dishes (as printed in glossary). Seaweed, vegetarian, vegan and Fynbos icons are not legible in the text, so no codes are assigned beyond those printed in dish names. · (v): vegetarian dishes · (GF): gluten-free dishes (as printed in glossary).

What the menu saysSeafood note: all fish is enhanced with the Coastal Seaweed & Herb Spice Blend; if allergic to seaweed, request without.
  • Seafood note: all fish is enhanced with the Coastal Seaweed & Herb Spice Blend; if allergic to seaweed, request without.

Good to know

Restaurant

  • No outdoor seatingOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 1 Nov 2026 · source

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

Facts

FactDetail
Address5 Klein St, Gansbaai, 7221
AreaOverstrand (Hermanus)
KindRestaurant · Café & brunch
Websitethegreatwhitehouse.co.za
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from thegreatwhitehouse.co.za
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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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 The Great White House, Gansbaai

Does The Great White House, Gansbaai have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 4 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is The Great White House, Gansbaai coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Seafood note: all fish is enhanced with the Coastal Seaweed & Herb Spice Blend; if allergic to seaweed, request without.”. 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 The Great White House, Gansbaai?

Dijon Pulled Pork Neck Wrap (Gluten free wrap available, add R15); Curry Tofu Wrap (Gluten free wrap available, add R15); Chicken Thigh Wrap (Gluten free wrap available, add R15); Sliced BBQ Rump Wrap (Gluten free wrap available, add R15).

Can I book The Great White House, Gansbaai online?

Yes, through Book online: http://www.thegreatwhitehouse.co.za/dining-reservation

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