Butcher & Wine

Within New Salt Rock Centre is a kind of place that invites you to slow down. With its darker tones, cosy interiors, and dimmed lighting, Butcher & Wine restaurant instantly sets the mood for a late afternoon lunch or an intimate dinner. We were greeted warmly upon arrival, and our waiter, Stanley, tended to us with such ease.

To start our experience off with some drinks, he recommended the Porcupine Ridge Merlot, a silky-smooth wine with berry, spice, and mocha notes, and a Winter Daiquiri, featuring spiced golden rum, zesty lime, and rich honey-cinnamon syrup.

We hope you’ve got a healthy appetite because these meals are quite hearty but so worth it. These three dishes were robust in flavour, and our drinks paired perfectly too. The Queen prawns, served with either lemon and herb or peri peri sauce and a tartar dipping sauce, were so buttery and succulent, it kept us reaching for more. The bold, juicy T-bone steak was served with Café de Paris butter and a sauce of our choice. We had the chimichurri sauce, from Stanley’s recommendation and were not disappointed. And the Rump, with smoky notes, was served with Café de Paris butter and a mushroom sauce. Both meat dishes were served with the crunchiest onion rings. For the sides, we chose chips, steamed vegetables, and a salad, which was accompanied by a lovely dressing.

What stood out to us was how naturally the time slipped away. Our conversations moved with the atmosphere; the beautiful surroundings gave us plenty to chat about, and hours passed by without us even noticing.

Thank you to the incredible team behind Butcher & Wine for a truly memorable experience. We savoured every moment.

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Website: www.butcherandwine.co.za

Address: Shop 2A, New Salt Rock Shopping Centre, 1 New Salt Rock Road