Thyme at Rosemary’s Restaurant and Tea Garden

Wednesday, June 12th, 2019

Reviewed by Melanie Widan

Whenever we go off on our random and impulsive road trips and pass 'Thyme at Rosemary's' in Gansbaai we cannot help but stop off for a tasty meal and great wine from the area. Some of the starters we have enjoyed have been the deliciously tasty smoorsnoek fishcakes, mussels in creamy garlic sauce with accompanying ciabatta slices and believe it or not crocodile carpaccio served with dried fruit, an interesting element. A few of the winter meals that have instantly transported us to heaven are fall off the bone oxtail, waterblommetjie bredie, bobotie (the best Ive had). The seafood is also great. Rosemary's has a cosy fireplace perfect for cold evenings, as well as a beautiful conservatory where one can look out at the beautiful 'veggie restaurant garden'. Always nice to know that one's salad or vegetables haven't been sprayed!!! Service is remarkably brilliant and friendly without being obtrusive. If you do have room for dessert (and make sure you do) indulge in the decadent chocolate lava pudding or a slice of heavenly cheesecake. Ooh not forgetting the sago pudding or brandy pudding and cream. Dreaming of being back again! : )