The Shuntin Shed

In the quaint town on Botrivier you can go to a restaurant housed in the second oldest railway house in South Africa. The Shuntin Shed run by Lyndsay and Steven celebrates comfort food. Originally from Spain they bought The Shuntin Shed 3 years ago and have invested a lot of time to make it an establishment that they and their staff can be proud off.

 

Old railway memorabilia decorates The Shuntin Shed and the place has a very relaxed and non-pretentious atmosphere. The orginal train seats are also re-used in the restaurant.

 Most of the produce is sourced locally. With Lyndsay being hands on the kitchen the famous Sunday roast , made in the pizza oven, that becomes leftovers will be seen in a delicious pie the coming week.

 

They have a standard menu with delicious pizza’s and the blackboard shows new dishes every week that supports their local and fresh attitude. The crowd pleasers are the 500g “track of ribs” served with mash or chips (R89) and the “runaway” pizza topped with spicy chicken and avocado(R69). Come hungry and you will definitely leave a happy customer. The ribs are extremely juicy and tender. If you want meat they will serve you meat. The pizzas are thin based and not drenched in cheese but rather lathered with enough toppings which I appreciated.

Track of ribs

 

Runaway pizza

 

Orient express- Bacon, feta and peppadew (R69)

 

The black board performers for the week I visited.

 

Their wine list is limited but local. Gabrielskloof The blend (R120) and Sauvignon Blanc (R100) are two stunning wines on the list that will never disappoint. The red wines range from R65-R250 and the white wines R65-R100. Feel free to bring your own wine at R30 corkage. They also stock newcomer brewery, Stellenbrau, for the beer lovers.

End of your meal with their own amazing home blend coffee and for the adventurers out there add a chocolate pizza topped with marshmallows, maple syrup and bananas served with ice cream (R40).

The Shuntin Shed is a perfect place to drive to on a Sunday. Cape-Tonians will be glad to hear that within an hour’s drive you will be treated to a Sunday roast with all the trimmings your heart desires and a live local band. If the weather permits it you can enjoy delicious food and wine, great music and a lovely afternoon on the The Shuntin Shed terrace.

If you are interested in hosting an event you will be glad to hear that they don’t ask a venue charge. This place is perfect for a 21^st or pre-wedding functions if you plan to get married in the area.

Open times: Wednesday and Thursday 17:00 - late, Friday and Saturday 12:00 – late and Sunday  12:00 – 16:00.

For bookings: 0282849443 or lyndsay@houtbay.com

Location: Main road of Botrivier. Turnoff will be to your left side.

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