Summary: 96 Winery Road Restaurant in the Stellenbosch area is hosting a five-course Christmas Eve Dinner on Thursday, 24 December 2026, for R795 per person, with children under 12 paying R395. The festive menu includes a welcome Mistletoe Martini, woodfired bread with apricot butter, five festive courses, and a choice of Beef Rib Eye or Miso Glazed Line Fish. A 50% deposit is required before 1 December.
No cooking, no piles of dishes and absolutely no need to negotiate who is responsible for the gravy.
Christmas Eve at 96 Winery Road Restaurant is all about leaving the kitchen duties behind and settling in for a festive five-course dinner on Thursday, 24 December 2026.
Located in the Stellenbosch area, 96 Winery Road Restaurant is celebrating Christmas with a carefully planned menu that brings together festive flavours, comforting favourites and a few elegant twists.
- Priced at R795 per person, with a special price of R395 for children under 12, the dinner begins with a welcome cocktail and continues through five courses, with a choice of beef or fish for the main course.
What’s on the Menu?
- The evening begins with a Mistletoe Martini, accompanied by woodfired bread and apricot butter. It is a festive welcome before the first course arrives, setting the tone for a meal designed to make Christmas Eve feel like an occasion.
- On the first course of Christmas, 96 serves Smoked Salmon Profiteroles with dill crème fraîche, pickled red onion and salmon caviar.
- The second course follows with a Baby Beet & Goat Cheese Salad, bringing together orange, radicchio, toasted walnut and Champagne dressing.
- For the third course, guests can choose between two main dishes. The Beef Rib Eye is served with herb and chicken stuffing, red wine jus, creamed spinach and sweet potato chips. Alternatively, the Miso Glazed Line Fish comes with gingered velouté, Asian vegetable sauté and jasmine scented rice.
- The fourth course is a Double Baked Three Cheese Soufflé, offering a savoury interlude before the meal’s final flourish.
- Dessert arrives as Festive Berries, accompanied by meringue, dark chocolate truffle and rosemary shortbread.
With five courses and a welcome drink, the menu balances familiar Christmas indulgence with restaurant-style detail, leaving guests free to concentrate on the food, the company and the celebrations rather than what needs to come out of the oven next. The five-course Christmas Eve Dinner costs R795 per person, while children under 12 are charged R395. The advertised price excludes the service charge and extras.
To secure a table, guests must pay a 50% deposit before 1 December 2026. Reservations can be made by calling 021 842 2020 or emailing wineryrd@mweb.co.za.
Quick details
- Venue: 96 Winery Road Restaurant
- Location: Stellenbosch area, Western Cape
- Event: Five-course Christmas Eve Dinner
- Date: Thursday, 24 December 2026
- Price: R795 per person
- Children under 12: R395
- Welcome drink: Mistletoe Martini
- Menu: Five courses, with a choice of Beef Rib Eye or Miso Glazed Line Fish for the third course
- Exclusions: Service charge and extras
- Booking requirement: 50% deposit before 1 December 2026
- Telephone: 021 842 2020
- Email: wineryrd@mweb.co.za
- Additional festive offering: Christmas Day lunch on 25 December
FAQs
How much is the Christmas Eve Dinner at 96 Winery Road Restaurant?
The five-course dinner costs R795 per person. Children under 12 pay R395. The service charge and extras are excluded.
What date is the Christmas Eve Dinner?
The dinner takes place on Thursday, 24 December 2026.
What is included in the five-course Christmas menu?
The menu includes Smoked Salmon Profiteroles, Baby Beet & Goat Cheese Salad, a choice of Beef Rib Eye or Miso Glazed Line Fish, Double Baked Three Cheese Soufflé, and Festive Berries. A welcome Mistletoe Martini with woodfired bread and apricot butter is also included.
Is a deposit required to book?
Yes. A 50% deposit must be paid before 1 December 2026 to secure a table.
How can guests make a reservation?
Guests can call 021 842 2020 or email wineryrd@mweb.co.za.
Does 96 Winery Road Restaurant also serve Christmas lunch?
Yes, the restaurant also mentions Christmas Day lunch on 25 December 2026.
