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“Good but not as good as expected”
Review of Babel Restaurant

Babel Restaurant
Ranked #1 of 6 Restaurants in Simondium
Certificate of Excellence
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Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast, Reservations
Description: Housed in the old cow shed, Babel Restaurant is a wonderful mix of Cape Dutch architecture and contemporary glass walls that makes for a simple yet edgy environment in which to try our tasty yet often unconventional combinations. We have a farm-to-fork philosophy which means we like to serve food that is seasonal and that reflects our “pick, clean and serve” approach.
Reviewed 20 June 2018

The restaurant has an interesting menu and makes good use of the fresh produce from the farm. I had a lamb curry and my husband had the fish. The curry was pleasant but nothing special as was the fish and in both cases - particularly the curry - the portions were enormous - probably enough for three. We had a chocolate fondant for dessert which was good. Given that one has to book way in advance for the restaurant unless you happen to stay over - we felt that it was really not as good as we had expected.

Date of visit: June 2018
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BabylonstorenFarm, Guest Relations Manager at Babel Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 21 June 2018

Dear Magriet

Thank you for your review of Babel Restaurant. Our chefs and management team will consider your feedback to ensure that your next experience on the farm is a much more enjoyable one.

Best wishes
Lize and the Babylonstoren team

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Reviewed 9 June 2018

For a quality dining experience, at a reasonable cost, this is the place to go. With windows looking out to the gardens, restaurant decor was bright and comfrotable. The food was the freshest, plentiful bowls of fresh produce, large main courses, along with service that was very attentive and friendly. Follow that with a long walk through the beautiful gardens, and it makes for a great day.

Date of visit: May 2018
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BabylonstorenFarm, Guest Relations Manager at Babel Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 11 June 2018

Thank you for your review! It sounds like you had a lovely day.

Best wishes,
Lize and the Babylonstoren team

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Reviewed 24 May 2018 via mobile

The fruits and vegetables platter was fresh and tasty. The highlights of the lunch was baby chicken and the beef fillet. The setting was superb and staff was very friendly.

Date of visit: May 2018
Thank MithunM134
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BabylonstorenFarm, Guest Relations Manager at Babel Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 25 May 2018

Dear Mithun

That is great news — we also love the baby chicken! We hope you return soon for some more delicious fare.

Best wishes,
Lize and the Babylonstoren team

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Reviewed 24 May 2018

A great restaurant in a superb setting. Make sure you book ahead. We were staying at the vineyard and were able to enjoy 3 dinners while there. Absolutely no need to go elsewhere. An interesting menu, and loved working our way through it, outstanding staff, quality wines and drinks. With vegetables, salads and herbs fresh from their own garden daily, always a wonderful surprise each night as to what is being presented. Could not fault.

Date of visit: August 2017
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BabylonstorenFarm, Guest Relations Manager at Babel Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 25 May 2018

Yes! Thank you for your amazing, detailed review. You are most welcome back any time in the future.

Best wishes,
Lize and the Babylonstoren team

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Reviewed 18 May 2018

Insanly cool idea, concept and food. Everything fresh, nice presented and delicious as it looks, all the staff is so patient and friendly. very very happy we reserved (do not forget to do so, it is always full).
obs: do not forget ot come a bit earlier than your reservation, the garden is a small paradise on earth.

Date of visit: May 2018
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BabylonstorenFarm, Guest Relations Manager at Babel Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 21 May 2018

Dear Carla

Thank you for your review, we hope to welcome you back to the farm soon for another wonderful experience!

Best wishes,
Lize and the Babylonstoren team

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