Catharina’s the Restaurant at Steenberg is the perfect adjunct to the aura and beauty of Steenberg Hotel. Catharina’s offers diners a warm sophisticated ambience with the accent on beautiful wood, soft lighting, elegant table appointments and delicious cuisine.
Housed in the original winery, Catharina’s dates back to the 17th century and is reminiscent of a glorious age in Cape architecture. Fine dining is an essential part of the experience at Steenberg. Upon entering Catharina’s one basks in the immediate attention of welcoming restaurant staff who will discreetly pamper guests throughout their meal. |
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Talented executive chef, Garth Almazan, will host you and guests are invited to relax, dine in style and enjoy sophisticated, contemporary South African cuisine. Live jazz is played at the Sunday Buffet Luncheons.
The excellence of its award winning cuisine and the quality of the wine list promise a superb dining experience. |
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Awards
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Winelist
The wine list at Catharina's is an interesting selection of some of the best 100 wines South Africa has to offer.
From Methode Cap Classique to white wine varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon, Chenin Blanc and Riesling to a red wine selection of Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, Cabernet Franc and Pinotage, the winelist is also featuring a Private Collection of Steenberg’s past vintages.
Diners Club Award of Excellence Wine list of the Year 2006 and 2007.
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The Chef
Garth Almazan is a born and bred Capetonian whose earliest memories of food are of the enjoyment of the delicious, spicy seafood starters that his Philippino father used to cook for the family. It was this early taste experience that has been a major inspiration for him. Garth has a multifaceted, international food backround, presenting and highlighting South African cuisine in Switzerland, the Netherlands and Ireland where he competed in various food festivals and competitions. He has met and cooked for some of the best in the world. His philosophy on food and cooking is to use the freshest available produce and to keep everything he does ‘simple’. |
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Functions
Conferences:
Situated in quiet and invigorating surroundings, Steenberg Hotel is a regular venue for meetings and seminars and can cater for conferences up to 25 participants. Various packages are available and can be tailored to your specific needs.
Weddings:
Whether it is a wedding for two or a celebration with family and friends, every detail will be taken care of. Situated on a working wine farm in the heart of Constantia, Steenberg Hotel with its immaculate landscaped gardens and views is a popular venue for the sophisticated Cape wine lands wedding…
Vats - can accommodate up to 20 persons. This can be a private venue.
Main dining room - can accommodate up to 50 persons. This is not a private venue.
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Private dining room - can accommodate up to 24 persons. This can be a private venue.
Closed patio - can accommodate up to 24 persons. This can be a private venue.
The main dining room, private dining room and the closed patio partially interlead with one another and together accommodate 100 max.
Wedding ceremonies can be accommodated in the small garden outside the closed patio of up to 30 persons, venue fee applies. |
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