Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove
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Relaxed lagoon-side dining with cocktails and great wine!
Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove is set in the heart of the Benguela Cove winery complex. The restaurant is in an elevated setting with expansive views of the lagoon and the Atlantic ocean. The kitchen at Moody Lagoon is the domain of Annie Badenhorst a talented young Namibian chef with a passion for finding only the best fresh produce and creatively turning dishes into simple but creative menu items.
You can expect outstanding views, a casual and relaxed daytime and Friday - Saturday nighttime eatery in Hermanus, with outdoor covered seating areas. We offer a choice of dishes, together with food and wine pairing with Benguela Cove’s Estate wines.
In the evening, Chef Badenhorst likes to cook to create an occasion, and Moody Lagoon restaurant is the perfect place for a date night or a night out with friends.
Private Dining
We offer private dining in our vinotheque for up to 12 guests with a combination of exceptional food, superb wines and outstanding service.
The Barrel Room can accommodate 60 guests. Booking essential
Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate is also open for vineyard tours, wine tastings
on the lagoon, live music on Sundays and wine tastings and pairings at the Tasting Room.
Who's Cooking?
Chef Annelie Badenhorst
Chef Annelie Badenhorst hails from the beautiful Otjiwarongo in Namibia. Annie’s training in classic French cooking at the Zevenwacht Chef School, combined with her love of comfort food, makes her the perfect fit for Benguela Cove’s restaurant.
Annie’s career has been very intertwined with that of our other Benguela Dining chefs, namely executive Chef Jean Delport at Restaurant Interlude in the United Kingdom.
Annie worked at All Things Culinary and thereafter at Sophia’s Restaurant at Morgenster Wine and Olive Estate.
Our Must Try Meals!
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Steamed Mussels
Fresh and delicious mussels, in Thai green curry sauce, served with freshly baked Ciabatta. A must try dish to enjoy with panoramic ocean views.
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Oysters | Large & Freshly Shucked
Absolutely fresh, locally sourced Oysters from reputable suppliers. 6 or 12
Or enjoy the oyster & wine pairing experience at Benguela Cove, in the Walker Bay Cape Winelands. This includes four oysters prepared in four different ways to match the intrinsic qualities of four different wines in the Benguela Cove range.
The Benguela Cove Joie De Vivre Cap Classique is paired with a pineapple pickled oyster served with celery. The Semillon tames the vibrant Sauvignon Blanc with a creamy note that echoes the texture of the oyster. Whilst hints of celery highlights the fynbos nuances in the wine, pineapple adds a sweet yet tangy edge to the delicious medley of citrus and green apple.
The Benguela Cove Chardonnay has a certain opulence and richness which needs that extra texture and weight when paired with food. The fried oyster is the perfect match, set off against the zingy and slightly quirky addition of a spicy three bean salad that underpins its flinty notes.
The moreish combination of the Benguela Cove Pinot Noir and the baked oyster is a match made in lagoon heaven. The richness of the baked oyster enhances the velvety character of the wine; the Cremona Blue Cheese highlights its earthy notes and candied bacon helps the red fruit leap from the glass.
Over to a heavier red and on the contrary not an obvious choice with an oyster, the Benguela Cove Collage ends this experience on a high note. The fresh oyster is gently smoked before dressed with a bone marrow emulsion and tangy diced beetroot. This smokin’ combination is both adventurous and contrasting with the richness of the bone marrow with this bold red leaving a soft velvety finish in your mouth.
*Our menu changes based on what fresh seasonal produce we can get to ensure the best quality ingredients are used in our dishes. We can accommodate most dietary requirements including vegan and gluten free diets.
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Sharing Platters
Delicious Platters served daily 10:00 - 17:00 in the Benguela Cove Tasting Room, with panoramic sea and mountain views and exceptional service.
- Mixed Platter (4 Oysters, Cured Salmon, Two Cheeses and Two Cold Meats)
- Seafood Platter (6 Large Fresh Oysters, Cured Salmon, Curried Mussels, Smoked fish pate)
- Charcuterie Platter (Chefs selection of sic cold meats, locally sourced)
- Cheese Platter (A selection of cheeses that pair perfectly with Benguela Cove wines)
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Bottomless Bubbly Brunch
Celebrate your weekends with Bottomless bubbly at our scenic lagoon-side estate, the perfect way to enjoy your summer in style. Chef Annie Badenhorst has selected a variety of locally sourced fresh ingredients and carefully created a delicious brunch menu to suit all tastes.
Delicately prepared brunch options to tantalize the taste buds, using only the freshest ingredients and mastered only by our remarkable Cap Classique.
Enjoy bottomless bubbly for only R99 per person when you order from our brunch menu. Bring your friends and family and make the most of your weekend.
Booking is essential.
Facilities
Group Capacity : 300+ People Cost Per Head : R75+
- Cuisine : Breakfast, Cocktails, Contemporary, European, Fine Dining, Light Meals, Picnics, Seafood, South African, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wine bar
- Ambience : Business, Dine and Dance, Family, Fireplace, Formal, Quiet, Relaxed, Romantic, Ship / Boat, Traditional, Trendy, Upmarket, Wine Farm
- Entertainment : Live music, Childrens Entertainment, Internet or WiFi
- Dress : Smart/Casual, Casual
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Trading Hours
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MondayClosed
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TuesdayClosed
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Wednesday12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Thursday12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Friday12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Saturday10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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Sunday10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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Public Holidays10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Specials at this Restaurant
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There is nothing more exciting than a new addition to the family, especially in the form of a new release wine. To Celebrate the release of our new Cuvée58 Rosé, we will be hosting a sundowner social with canape’s, live music and the most stunning views in the Cape.
- Date: 30 October 2021
- Time: 17h00 - 18h30
- Cost: R250 per person
Booking essential!
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Amongst the lush vineyards and olive groves, the estate finds itself surrounded by a glistening lagoon which hosts the Lady Bonnie pontoon boat. As an added feature to the many facilities on the estate, the pontoon boat is the epitome of maritime leisure.
Join us for a relaxed boat trip across the lagoon as you take in the natural biosphere of the estate and the surrounding mountains. Check in before your boat trip and stock up on some wine at cellar door prices. Then all aboard the Lady Bonnie for an hour-long trip before returning back to our tasting room.
Arrive an hour before the departure time to stock up on wines at cellar door prices.
The pontoon is complimentary for two people when you buy any case of wine - 6 bottles.
Pontoon cruise available Wednesday to Sunday 10am - 4pm - weather permitting
Booking essential!
Read more HERE
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Welcome to Benguela Cove’s 18-hole Adventure Golf!
This is a great day out for the whole family, or a group of friends looking for a social way to spend an afternoon. Schools and youth groups are welcome as the course is both fun and educational.
Open every Saturday and Sunday 10:00 - 18:00
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Join us for the Ultimate Benguela experience (This is a whole day experience)
Our wine ambassador will meet you upon arrival at Benguela Cove and whilst sipping on a flute of our Cuvee58 MCC your experience will begin.
- At 10.30am it will be all aboard Lady Bonnie, our pontoon boat, we will transport you down to the jetty and we will set off across the Botriver Lagoon, as you drink in the beautiful scenery at Benguela Cove. Our skipper will take you across to the sandbar dividing us from the ocean and you will have the opportunity to walk on the beach and if you are lucky you may even see a Southern Right Whale or the wild horses that roam the banks of the lagoon.
- Return at approximately 11.30am and in the comfort of our tasting room snack on one of cheese platters and enjoy a tasting of our estate Pinot Noir.
- At 12.15 you will be whisked off to our cellar and you will learn all about the art of wine making at Benguela Cove, try a special tasting of unreleased wine directly from the barrel as well as a tasting of our wines beneath our beautiful chandeliers. A real treat.
- At 1.30pm you will be taken to Moody Lagoon restaurant, where you can choose any two courses from our available menus accompanied by a glass of our estate Chardonnay.
- At 3pm it will be time for a vineyard tour of the estate, find out what makes our vineyards so special and how the grape finds itself into the glass. You will taste 3 wines directly next to the cultivar that they originated from.
This experience will end at approximately 4.30pm.
R1400pp | 7 hours (full day experience)
Available Wednesday – Saturday
Booking essential
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A myriad of beautiful flavours and vivid colours are found in the tasting menu, specially prepared by chef Annelie Badenhorst. The 7-course lunch or dinner menu with wine pairings brings together the very best flavours of the Overberg.
Booking Essential
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Experience a private vineyard tour with a gourmet dining experience at the picturesque Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate!
Expect the VIP treatment as you and your guests are taken on a guided tour of our estate and vineyards.
Enjoy a tasting session of five estate wines in our vineyards while overlooking the Bot River Lagoon. The tour finishes with a gourmet 3 course lunch at the Benguela Cove Restaurant, Moody Lagoon, complemented with perfectly paired, award-winning wines. Our menus change based on fresh seasonal produce and the best ingredients we can get. Duration of the experience is 3 hours and the tour is limited to 9 guests at a time.Thursday - Sunday | 12pm
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Learn the art of Sabrage at the Benguela Cove winery. Experience it for yourself for FREE when you purchase a bottle of Joie de Vivre MCC.
Duration: about 1 hour
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Explore our winemaking process with a 1 hour guided tour around our cellar. Combine your barrel tasting with an informative and interesting journey full of flavours and wine making techniques. Take your time to enjoy this experience hosted by our winemaking team at Benguela Cove.
Cellar tour and barrel tasting - 1 hour | R 100pp
* Please note that our Cellar Tour is available Wednesday to Sunday
Click HERE for Bookings, Vouchers and Further Info
