Summary: Moody Lagoon Restaurant at Benguela Cove Wine Estate in Hermanus offers a daily waterfront “Sharing Lunch Experience” (12:00–17:00) featuring slow-cooked, multi-guest platters including Chef’s Signature Lamb Shoulder, Roast Chicken, Slow-Roasted Pork Neck, or Rare Roast Beef each served with artisanal bread, seasonal local vegetables, and signature potato bake, alongside recommended wine pairings. Requiring 24 hours’ advance booking as all meats are fresh-cooked to order, the cashless estate complements its dining with award-winning wines, vineyard safaris, cellar tours, Pirate Adventure Golf, and luxury villa accommodation.
Family Sharing Lunch at Moody Lagoon has returned with a refreshed menu created by Executive Chef Christo Hattingh, celebrating the finest seasonal ingredients sourced from local Overberg producers.
Designed for slow, relaxed lunches, the experience centres around a generous sharing platter featuring a premium slow-cooked protein accompanied by seasonal farm-fresh sides.
The sharing platters are designed for couples, or up to four guests each. Larger gatherings can seamlessly mix and match their favourite protein selections to build a true feast for the entire table.
- Chef’s Signature Lamb Shoulder, from R550 per person sharing (R2,200 for a table of 4) | Recommended pairing: Moody Lagoon Red Blend
- Roast Chicken, from R280 per person sharing (R1,120 for a table of 4) | Recommended pairing: Estate Chardonnay
- Slow-Roasted Pork Neck, from R360 per person sharing (R1,440 for a table of 4) | Recommended pairing: Sauvignon Blanc or Rosé
- Rare Roast Beef, from R465 per person sharing (R1,860 for a table of 4) | Recommended pairing: Estate Syrah
Each sharing platter includes:
- Two seasonal vegetable sides sourced from local boutique growers
- Moody Lagoon’s signature potato bake
- Fresh artisanal bread for sharing
Sharing Lunch Experience Details
- Available:Daily for lunch, 12:00 – 17:00
- Location:Moody Lagoon Restaurant, Benguela Cove Wine Estate, R43 Hermanus (map)
- Booking Requirement:24 hours’ advance notice is essential, as all proteins are slow-cooked fresh to order
- Webpage link: https://benguelacove.co.za/products/family-sharing-lunch-hermanus
Why Visit Benguela Cove?
Surrounded by stunning scenery, right on the water’s edge, Moody Lagoon Restaurant offers visitors a relaxed and scenic dining experience complemented by award-winning wines and world-class estate activities. Guests can explore the vineyards with a vineyard safari, enjoy wine tastings and cellar tours and even play a thrilling round of Pirate Adventure Golf before or after lunch.
Luxury villa accommodation is also available on-site.
Booking Information
Email: dine@benguelacove.co.za | Phone: 087 357 0637
Important: Benguela Cove operates as a cashless estate. All major bank cards are accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions: Sharing Lunch Experience at Moody Lagoon
What is the Sharing Lunch Experience?
It is a daily lunch offering at Moody Lagoon Restaurant featuring slow-cooked, fresh-to-order protein platters designed for couples or groups of up to four guests, with options to mix and match for larger gatherings.
What main dishes and wine pairings are available?
Options include Chef’s Signature Lamb Shoulder (paired with Moody Lagoon Red Blend), Roast Chicken (Estate Chardonnay), Slow-Roasted Pork Neck (Sauvignon Blanc or Rosé), and Rare Roast Beef (Estate Syrah).
What is included with each platter?
Every sharing platter comes with two seasonal vegetable sides from local boutique growers, the restaurant’s signature potato bake, and fresh artisanal bread for the table.
When and where is it available?
The lunch experience is available daily from 12:00 to 17:00 at Moody Lagoon Restaurant, located on the water’s edge at Benguela Cove Wine Estate along the R43 in Hermanus.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, 24 hours’ advance notice is essential because all proteins are slow-cooked fresh to order.
How can I make a reservation or get in touch?
You can book or inquire by emailing dine@benguelacove.co.za or calling 087 357 0637.
Is cash accepted at the estate?
No, Benguela Cove operates as a completely cashless estate, though all major bank cards are accepted.
What else is there to do at Benguela Cove?
Visitors can enjoy wine tastings and cellar tours, vineyard safaris, Pirate Adventure Golf, and on-site luxury villa accommodation.
