The Plettenberg features Amelia's, an on-site restaurant helmed by Executive Chef Ewald Schulenburg, alongside the SandBar for cocktails and South African wines. The dining concept centers on fresh seasonal ingredients sourced from land and ocean, served in the restaurant, on the terrace, and poolside.
Check availability Official websiteAmelia's at The Plettenberg has earned recognition as a destination dining venue under the culinary leadership of Executive Chef Ewald Schulenburg. The restaurant's focus is on bringing the freshest flavors from both land and ocean to the plate, with menus that showcase seasonal ingredients and sustainable sourcing practices. The contemporary dining space reflects the hotel's coastal elegance and garden views. The restaurant's approach emphasizes quality ingredients and skilled execution, creating dishes that highlight the region's culinary traditions and available produce.
Lunch at Amelia's emphasizes lighter fare, with dishes such as bouillabaisse and fragrant steamed mussels available poolside and in the dining room. Dinner service shifts to more indulgent presentations, featuring a decadent seafood platter and traditional South African bobotie, allowing guests to explore the full range of land and ocean ingredients that define the restaurant's culinary identity.
The SandBar serves as the hotel's cocktail and wine venue, offering pre-dinner drinks and a carefully curated selection of South African wines. Located as an elegant spot for relaxation after activities, the SandBar provides an ideal setting to enjoy beverages while taking in views of the bay and coastline. This dedicated venue separates the wine and cocktail experience from casual poolside dining.
The main restaurant is Amelia's at The Plettenberg.
Ewald Schulenburg is the Executive Chef at Amelia's.
Amelia's specializes in fresh seasonal ingredients from land and ocean with sustainable sourcing. The menu includes bouillabaisse, steamed mussels, seafood platters, and South African bobotie.
Yes, lunch is available poolside and in the restaurant dining room, offering flexible dining locations.
The SandBar offers cocktails and a selection of South African wines in an elegant setting for pre-dinner or casual relaxation.
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