menu 2023

Happiness is

our flavours… some old, some new, all authentic & hearty…

signature dishes

We’re known for…

vegetarian

Superfood Smoothie Bowl

A beautiful bowl of blended fresh banana, berries, almond butter, yoghurt & organic superfood mix, topped with fresh seasonal fruits, toasted granola, berries & coconut

Super Smoothie Bowl
Ploughman's Platter

omnivore

Ploughman’s Platter

An exquisite selection of cheeses, cured meats, figs, olives, olive tapenade, home-made pickled onions, cherry tomatoes, fresh seasonal fruits, rocket, melba toast & artisan bread

Ploughman's Platter

vegan

Bean & Walnut Burger Bowl

A spicy bean & walnut burger patty with garden greens, tomatoes, carrot, roasted butternut & beetroot, dressed with cashew nut cheese, balsamic & toasted seeds

Spicy Bean and Walnut Burger Bowl

BREAKFAST

Mixed Berry Superfood Smoothie Bowl / 125

mixed berries, banana, almond butter, yoghurt, himalayan salt & organic superfood mix topped with granola & seasonal fruits

Wholeheartedly Sandy’s Pumpkin Spiced Granola / 130

with yoghurt, honey & seasonal fruits

Bourbon Oats / 98

warm rolled oats served with yoghurt, topped with bourbon
caramelised apple & walnuts

Nutty Banana Oats / 72

Warm rolled oats served with yoghurt, banana, almond butter, raw honey & caramelised nuts

Croissant

with butter / 42
with jam & cheese / 62
with scrambled egg & bacon / 85
with scrambled egg & smoked salmon / 88

Scrambled Egg on Toast / 55

creamy free-range scrambled eggs served on artisan toast with fresh herbs

Authentic Belgian Waffle / 80

topped with golden syrup, creamy vanilla ice-cream & seasonal fruits

more breakfast options…

French Kisses / 92

2 slices crispy french toast made with artisan bread, topped with bacon, golden syrup & fresh seasonal fruits

– no bacon / 82

Mini English / 85

creamy free-range scrambled eggs, bacon and sauteed tomato served with artisan toast & preserves

Full English / 145

creamy free-range scrambled eggs, bacon & chipolata sausages, sauteed mushrooms, tomato, spicy beans & chips, served with artisan toast & preserves

Oak Leaf Brekkie / 92

2 perfectly poached eggs, bacon, avocado & rocket, served on toast (Banting version – served with brown mushrooms)

Vegetarian Brekkie / 85

creamy free-range scrambled eggs, sauteed mushrooms, tomato & spicy beans, served with artisan toast & preserves

Smoked Kipper & Poached Eggs / 115

served with toast

Rustic Omelette / 115

3-egg omelette filled with cheese, tomato, mushrooms, bacon, onion & spinach, served with artisan toast & preserves

– no bacon / 100

Vegan Breakfast | Walnut Burger | French Kisses

LUNCH

LIGHT LUNCHES

Quiche of the day / 40
Mini Pies / 30

beef bobotie OR chicken

Zesty Smashed Avocado / 120

2 slices toast topped with smashed avocado, lemon zest, chilli flakes, cracked black pepper, cream cheese & black sesame seeds

Roasted Vegetable & Feta Wrap / 95

roasted seasonal vegetables, feta cheese, pesto, mayo, rocket, seeds & balsamic glaze served in a wrap
– add grilled chicken / 140

Chicken Waldorf Open Sandwich / 98

2 slices lightly toasted artisan bread topped with creamy chicken mayonnaise, lettuce, apple, celery, pecan nuts, spring onion & fresh rocket

Chicken Avocado Open Sandwich / 98

2 slices toast topped with lettuce, creamy chicken mayonnaise, avocado & fresh rocket

BESPOKE BOWLS

Beef Burger Bowl / 175

150g Charlesford pure beef patty grilled to perfection and served in a bowl with fresh salad greens, steamed edamame beans, pickles, red cabbage, cherry tomatoes, cucumber & carrot ribbons, caramelised onion & feta cheese, topped with a creamy honey mustard dressing & seeds

GOURMET BURGERS

served on a toasted sesame bun topped with mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickles, cheese, caramelised onion & home-made BBQ sauce

Beef Burger / 98

150g Charlesford pure beef patty

Chicken Burger / 98 

marinated & grilled free-range chicken breast

SPECIALITY GRILLS

Ultimate Steak Sandwich / 170

150g seared beef sirloin served on crispy artisan bread topped with dijon mustard, caramelised onion, BBQ sauce and fresh rocket

Steak Frites / 190

200g seared beef fillet steak grilled to perfection and served with crispy golden chips and our home-made green peppercorn & brandy sauce

Fillet Steak Platter / 225

200g seared beef fillet, fresh peppery rocket, parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, sliced red onion, avocado, balsamic glaze & organic olive oil

Sides

add chips / 35
add side salad / 45
add avo (when available) / 25

more lunch options…

TOASTIES

served on your choice of toast

cheese / 55
cheese & tomato / 60
cheese, tomato, pesto / 80
chicken mayo & gherkin / 65
bacon, cheese & tomato / 85

SALADS

Garden Salad / 100

fresh garden greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red cabbage, carrot, roasted butternut, beetroot, cranberries & apple, topped with organic olive oil, balsamic vinegar, feta cheese & mixed seeds
– add grilled chicken breast / 145
– add 200g tender beef fillet steak / 220

Caprese Salad Platter / 135

fresh basil leaves, buffalo mozzarella & tomato drizzled with fresh basil pesto & cracked black pepper

Classic Caesar Salad / 120

crisp lettuce tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing, topped with bacon, parmesan cheese, avocado, home-made croutons and free-range egg

WOOD-FIRED PIZZA

Gluten free pizza base available

Focaccia / 85

fresh garlic, feta cheese & herbs

Margherita / 100

home-made tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese & herbs

Mediterranean / 130

kalamata olives, sundried tomato, spinach, feta & pesto

Veggie / 175

roasted butternut, feta, caramelized onion, brown mushrooms, basil pesto, pumpkin seeds, balsamic glaze & fresh rocket

Caprese / 180

cherry tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella cheese & basil pesto

Pollo / 175

marinated & grilled chicken, pepperdews, creamed cheese & fresh rocket

Four Seasons / 175

Italian salami, chorizo, red onion, roasted red pepper, artichokes and brown mushrooms

VEGAN BREAKFAST

Mixed Berry Superfood Smoothie Bowl / 130

mixed berries, banana, almond butter, almond milk, himalayan salt & organic superfood mix topped with granola & seasonal fruits

Bourbon Oats / 75

warm rolled oats served with almond milk, topped with bourbon caramelised apple & walnuts

Nutty Banana Oats / 75

warm rolled oats served with almond milk, banana, almond butter, golden syrup & caramelised nuts

Very Vegan / 140

sauteed spinach, mushrooms, zucchini, tomato, spicy beans, hummus & chips, served with artisan toast & preserves

LIGHT LUNCHES

Zesty Smashed Avocado / 128

2 slices toast topped with smashed avocado, lemon zest, chilli flakes, cracked black pepper, creamy nut cheese & black sesame seeds

Roasted Vegetable & Feta Wrap / 95

roasted seasonal vegetables, creamy nut cheese, pesto, mayo, rocket, seeds & balsamic glaze served in a wrap

Toastie / 90

vegan mozzarella cheese & tomato – served on artisan bread

VEGAN LUNCH

Garden Salad / 100

fresh garden greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red cabbage, carrot, roasted butternut, beetroot, cranberries & apple, topped with organic olive oil, balsamic vinegar, cashew nut cheese & mixed seeds

Spicy Bean & Walnut Burger Bowl / 150

Wholeheartedly Sandy’s bean & walnut burger patty served with fresh garden greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrot ribbons, red cabbage, roasted butternut, beetroot & avocado, topped with balsamic, cashew nut cheese & toasted seeds

Swoon Shrooms / 165

large grilled brown mushrooms topped with olives, sundried tomato, red peppers, onion, spinach, roasted butternut, chilli, avocado, creamy nut cheese, balsamic & seeds

Sides

add chips / 35
add side salad / 45
add avo (when available) / 25

wine

WINES

Cap Classique & Sparkling Wine

Genevieve Blanc de Blanc Cap Classique​
Genevieve Brut Rose Cap Classique
John B Brut Chardonnay Sparkling Wine

Sauvignon Blanc

First Sighting Sauvignon Blanc
Gabrielskloof Sauvignon Blanc
Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc
Chamonix Sauvignon Blanc
Klein Constantia Sauvignon Blanc

Chenin Blanc

Gabrielskloof Chenin Blanc
Migliarina Chenin Blanc
Eenzaamheid Chenin Blanc

Chardonnay

Delaire Graaf Summercourt Chardonnay
Creation Chardonnay
Peter Falke Chardonnay

Other

Migliarina Pinot Grigio
Migliarina Gewurtztraminer

Pink Wines

Gabrielskloof Rosebud
Peter Falke Blanc de Noir
Migliarina Grenache
Peter Falke Pinot Noir

Red Blends

Gabrielskloof The Blend
Steenberg Five Lives
Villafonte Seriously Old Dirt

wine, beer & gin…

Merlot

Little Eagle Merlot
Glen Carlou Merlot
Creation Merlot

Cabernet Sauvignon

Neethlingshof Cabernet Sauvignon
Peter Falke Cabernet Sauvignon
Starke Conde Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon

Shiraz / Syrah

Hartenberg Doorkeeper Shiraz
Migliarina Syrah
Starke Conde Syrah

Other

Chamonix Cabernet Franc Reserve

Beers & Ciders

CBC Craft Lite
CBC Craft Lager
Heineken
Windhoek Draught
Guinness Stout
Savanna Lite
Savanna Dry

Craft Gin

Black Mountain Karoo Dry
Black Mountain Karoo Flora
Fitch & Leedes Indian / Pink Tonic Water

Whiskey

Jameson Irish Whiskey

Oak Leaf Cocktails

Classic Margarita
Rusty Nail

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Artisan Pizza
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Belgian Waffle

Treat yourself…

Oak Leaf Knysna Restaurant - Garden Route