Sarah’s guidebook
Onrus Restaurants
Although there are not a huge amount of restaurants in Onrus, there are some good quality ones that cover most food preferences and cater to both kids and adults.
However, if you are feeling lazy, Munchi Hermanus deliver to you, as does Romans Pizza
The Milkwood is at Onrus Beach and the views and sunsets are beautiful which is a good thing as the service can be slow...It is a bit on the pricey side but the food is generally good. The fish and chips and the cocktails are excellent.
Milkwood is the best place for people with dogs. Very dog friendly
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The Milkwood Restaurant
1 Atlantic DrThe Milkwood is at Onrus Beach and the views and sunsets are beautiful which is a good thing as the service can be slow...It is a bit on the pricey side but the food is generally good. The fish and chips and the cocktails are excellent.
Milkwood is the best place for people with dogs. Very dog friendly
Gordon is an excellent chef. The fish, steaks and pizzas are great. There is a little bar area serving a range of everything and good local wines. I especially recommend for Sunday roast but it is very busy in season so best to book
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Moltenos
Molteno StreetGordon is an excellent chef. The fish, steaks and pizzas are great. There is a little bar area serving a range of everything and good local wines. I especially recommend for Sunday roast but it is very busy in season so best to book
Tipples has great all round good food, drinks and service. Happy hour is on Wednesdays and Fridays and there is live music on Friday evenings. If you are a sports fan then they have a TVs inside and outside featuring sports events.
There is smoking allowed outside in the tented beer garden.
No dogs allowed
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Tipples Bar and Grill
63 Vermont AveTipples has great all round good food, drinks and service. Happy hour is on Wednesdays and Fridays and there is live music on Friday evenings. If you are a sports fan then they have a TVs inside and outside featuring sports events.
There is smoking allowed outside in the tented beer garden.
No dogs allowed
Small café with home cooked meals, awesome salad and sandwiches
Outdoor seating available
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Heartbeat
14 Van Blommestein RdSmall café with home cooked meals, awesome salad and sandwiches
Outdoor seating available
FISH EXPRESS
The greatest take away fish and chips
Whilst not strictly in Onrus, for sushi lovers, this one is the closest to us. I wouldn't sit and eat there as it is primarily set up as a takeaway shop and you can call your order in advance and simply collect
It's always pretty good sushi!
CK Sushi
Whilst not strictly in Onrus, for sushi lovers, this one is the closest to us. I wouldn't sit and eat there as it is primarily set up as a takeaway shop and you can call your order in advance and simply collect
It's always pretty good sushi!
Wine Wine Wine
Amazing wines, excellent service, great food & wine pairing and dog friendly... what more could you want
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Creation Wines
Amazing wines, excellent service, great food & wine pairing and dog friendly... what more could you want
Beautiful views across the Hemel en Aarde Vally. Try their Claudia MCC Brut!
Formal dining in the restaurant but you can also sit on the upper deck or play boules
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La Vierge Wines
12 Hemel-en-Aarde ValleyBeautiful views across the Hemel en Aarde Vally. Try their Claudia MCC Brut!
Formal dining in the restaurant but you can also sit on the upper deck or play boules
Almenkerk has a lovely feel about it and quirky art and interiors which are worth a visit.
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Almenkerk Wine Estate
50 Viljoenshoop RdAlmenkerk has a lovely feel about it and quirky art and interiors which are worth a visit.
Hamilton Russell Vineyards
Hemel en Aarde RoadBest chardonnay in town!
Probably the least know wine farm in the area, but probably my favourite. Wine tasting and restaurant are in an old restored church and it sits on a lake with views stretching through the valley right to the ocean.
They also offer picnic baskets so you can sit on the lawn under the treas.
Dog friendly
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Sumaridge Wine Estate
Hemel-en-Aarde ValleyProbably the least know wine farm in the area, but probably my favourite. Wine tasting and restaurant are in an old restored church and it sits on a lake with views stretching through the valley right to the ocean.
They also offer picnic baskets so you can sit on the lawn under the treas.
Dog friendly
Their Saturday morning markets are fantastic - selling local foods and wines
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Hermanuspietersfontein Wines
Hemel en Aarde RoadTheir Saturday morning markets are fantastic - selling local foods and wines
Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate
Spookfontein Wines & Spookfontein Restaurant & Spookfontein Cottages
Onrus Shops
Overberg Interiors
1 Main RdStunning decor items, quality silver jewellery and great gifting options
Onrusrivier Post Office
There is always a sister on duty if you are taken ill. Open daily and between 10am and 12pm on a Sunday
Lovely staff
Onrus Pharmacy
88 Main RdThere is always a sister on duty if you are taken ill. Open daily and between 10am and 12pm on a Sunday
Lovely staff
Paul and his staff will bend over backwards to get urgent laundry done, even during the hectic silly season
Blue Monday Laundry
10 Main RdPaul and his staff will bend over backwards to get urgent laundry done, even during the hectic silly season
Ok Seven Eleven - Onrus
Neighborhoods
Onrus is the oldest and most established suburb in greater Hermanus. It is know for its natural beauty, endless coastal paths, Onrus Beach, whales, orcas and otters, abundant birdlife and great surf spots.
The Trading Post Centre where you can find local shops:
• The OK Minimart (they offer a cash back service)
• Standard Bank, ABSA and Nedbank ATM Machines
• Onrus Liquors
• Overberg Interiors: décor, jewellery and gifting
• The Pharmacy (with a sister on duty if you are taken ill). Open daily and between 10am and 12pm on a Sunday
• A doctor – by appointment only
• The Vet
• Tipples Bar & Restaurant (excellent pizzas; live music Friday nights; happy hour Weds & Fri)
The laundromat is further down the Onrus Main Road towards Hermanus as is the Total Garage
Onrus Restaurants:
• Tipples (smoking allowed in the outdoor beer garden area)
• Moltenos (great food and excellent Sunday roast)
• The Milkwood at Onrus Beach (Stunning location. On the pricey side for what you get. Good fish and chips. Service can be slow so take in the view whilst you wait)
• Fish Express – excellent fish and chips takeout
• Karmenaadjie Bistro (I never quite got the menu, but good pasta and great little courtyard to sit outside)
• Heartbeat Café – small café with home cooked meals, awesome salad and sandwiches
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Onrus River
Onrus is the oldest and most established suburb in greater Hermanus. It is know for its natural beauty, endless coastal paths, Onrus Beach, whales, orcas and otters, abundant birdlife and great surf spots.
The Trading Post Centre where you can find local shops:
• The OK Minimart (they offer a cash back service)
• Standard Bank, ABSA and Nedbank ATM Machines
• Onrus Liquors
• Overberg Interiors: décor, jewellery and gifting
• The Pharmacy (with a sister on duty if you are taken ill). Open daily and between 10am and 12pm on a Sunday
• A doctor – by appointment only
• The Vet
• Tipples Bar & Restaurant (excellent pizzas; live music Friday nights; happy hour Weds & Fri)
The laundromat is further down the Onrus Main Road towards Hermanus as is the Total Garage
Onrus Restaurants:
• Tipples (smoking allowed in the outdoor beer garden area)
• Moltenos (great food and excellent Sunday roast)
• The Milkwood at Onrus Beach (Stunning location. On the pricey side for what you get. Good fish and chips. Service can be slow so take in the view whilst you wait)
• Fish Express – excellent fish and chips takeout
• Karmenaadjie Bistro (I never quite got the menu, but good pasta and great little courtyard to sit outside)
• Heartbeat Café – small café with home cooked meals, awesome salad and sandwiches
Markets
I-Market yaseHermanus Country
Jose Burman DriveOld Harbour Market Hermanus
Market Square StreetSightseeing
Whale Watching Hermanus
No. 6 High StWhale Watching · Dyer Island Cruises™
5 Geelbek StI-Fernkloof Nature Reserve