Food Fendi: Simon's Groot Constantia

When a good but distant friend calls you and invites you for dinner just before the two of you have to work is tempting because a part of you feels its time to catch up but the other part is I have work in a few hours. You gracefully ask for a rain check and arrange to meet up later. Guess not a lot of people was up for partying last night as we both cashed up earlier then usual, crazy how our plans always fall into place. Sherice decides to sleepover and always after a long night we tend to sleep later then usual, our plans were suppose to be breakfast but Sherice isn't to fond of eggs and most places have that on their breakfast menu so we change it to lets go for lunch, but been girls and a bit lazy we decide to move it to late lunch early supper, which worked out perfectly. Then came the deciding factor of where to eat we both wanted a change of scenery and started googling top restaurants in Cape Town. We glanced through a list and eventually found 

We made a reservation for 2 and started getting ready. A beautiful day in the Cape with sunshine only meant one thing a beautiful sunset. As we arrived at Simon's, we were greeted by our waitress Anele who was always very attentive and full of smiles, she made us feel comfortable. We ordered ourselves drinks (cola-tonic) and a hors D'oeuvres Hot (starter) to share which was delivered to our table in 5 minutes.  

Normande- Muscles with cream & garlic

Cooked to perfection and delicious. We decided on a seafood main course because the starter got our mouths watering. Sherice opted for the Fish and I chose the Calamari. We chatted while waiting for our main course to arrive and enjoyed the panoramic views and the great ambience of the resturant.

As we waited for our main meal to arrive our every need was attended too, be it a clean ashtray or just another wipe over the table where we were seated. Our main course took a bit longer but eventually it came and boy was it worth the wait. My mouth watering at the site of what was placed in front of me. My calamari was so tender and delicious with just enough flavor to make your mouth burst. As we enjoyed our meal and chatted the sun was setting and the evening was upon us. We both had made other plans for later that evening so we never opted for a dessert but i can only imagine that the dessert would be as great as the starter and main course.

Zarah- Calamari Grilled with Garlic Butter or Chili Garlic Butter

Sherice- Fish Battered, Sherice opted for the side salad instead of hot chips

My overall experience of this beautiful french inspired but locally grown herbs and ingredients that are sourced in the Constantia Valley was amazing, if i should rate this restaurant  it would definitely get an 8/10 for great customer service, quality food,  majestic venue and friendly and family orientated clientele. I'm pretty sure that Sherice would agree with me.

For more information on Simon's you can visit their website : http://www.simons.co.za

or call for a reservation on 0217941143 

Till next time...