VDM Specialties

Restaurant Menu

Please note that some of our dishes are seasonal and may not be available certain months of the year. Our menu is also subject to change with out notice. So please phone ahead for recomendations.

Starters

ENTRÉES

Chicken Livers
R90

Flambéed… (plain, mild, or spicy) served with a mini loaf Flambéed in brandy, this recipe has travelled around the world with Jac… you can order it either plain, mild, or spicy. We serve it with grilled Italian ciabatta.

Skaapstertjies
R85

Translated into English…these are lamb tails. Rich, juicy and tender. When eating these you must get your hands dirty. Don’t worry, we serve it with a finger bowl.

Tino’s Porky Poppers
R85

Jalapeño chillies, stuffed with Feta, wrapped in bacon, air-fried & glazed. These are HOT – just as nature intended.

Escargot
R85

Snails fashioned in a non-traditional way on top of our house grilled ciabatta with your creamy choice of either cheddar garlic or blue cheese garlic.

Springbok Carpaccio
R120

Thin slices of cured Springbok Fillet, toasted ciabatta, capers, fresh lemon wedges topped with parmesan and rocket. Accompanied with olive oil & balsamic vinegar.

Smoked Salmon Stack
R135

Layers of fresh lettuce, tomato, mozzarella & smoked salmon, served with homemade caper cream cheese & fresh lemon wedges

Mains

MAIN COURSES

Chicken Schnitzel
R130

Done in the traditional French way. Crumbed and butterflied chicken fillet, pan fried in butter, served with your choice of one sauce and one side. Since our opening in 2021, our schnitzel has been our top seller.

Chicken Alfredo
R130

Pene Pasta, fresh cream, a blend of wild and brown mushrooms, diced bacon, and smoked ham.

Mushroom Risotto
R135

Arborio rice imported from Italy cooked in vegetable broth and white wine until it reaches a creamy consistency with Wild Mushrooms.

Red Thai Chicken Curry
R170

A spicy fusion of coconut milk & whole lichees, chicken breast pieces with our own blend of Thai ingredients; served with basmati rice OR barley and toasted ciabatta OR poppadum

Green Thai Lamb Curry
R220

A milder curry with cuts of lamb on the bone coconut milk, green Thai curry paste, bell pepper, lime leave, apricot jam; served with basmati rice OR barley and toasted ciabatta OR poppadum

Lamb Loin `tjops`
R225

350g portion Jac`s dad still farms with sheep in the Karoo; we make sure we only serve you the best quality Karoo-Lamb ®; served on a bed of mashed potato with a red wine jus. Recommended temperature is medium-rare.

Three Mustard-teers` Chicken
R165

This dish is pure indulgence. The combination of flavours work beautifully together. Chicken breast stuffed with a blend of cream cheese & peppadew, crumbed and baked in the oven, served on a bed of mashed potato and topped with a 3-mustard sauce. Mustards = Dijon, Wholegrain & Sweet.

Jj`s Fillet Rossini
R275

This is a spin on the French classic `Tournedos Rossini` where steak is traditionally topped with `foie gras`. So, our South African version is a 300g Fillet that we butterfly and t

Oriental Stir-Fry Chicken with Cashew Nuts
R98

All fresh ingredients are flash fried in a wok. This dish will remind you of typical Asian street food. White cabbage, red cabbage, yellow-/green & red bell pepper, carrot, zucchini, onion, coriander, cashew nuts, soya sauce, sesame seed & chicken.

Mains

Vegan / Vegetarian

Alfredo Pasta

Substituted with vegetables & coconut cream as needed

Wild Mushroom Risotto

The vegan option is prepared with coconut cream

Oriental Stir-Fry

Veggies and nuts only

Insalate

Greek Salad
R75

Fresh greens, olives, cucumber, red onion, feta & cherry tomatoes

Chicken Greek Salad
R100

Fresh greens, olives, cucumber, red onion, feta & cherry tomatoes with grilled Chicken

Caprese Salad
R80

Inspired by the colours of the Italian flag. This is a dreamy combination of tomato, South African mozzarella, basil pesto, fresh basil, a balsamic reduction, and a slice of toasted ciabatta.

Couscous Salad
R80

This is a traditional North African staple. We prepare it with an aromatic fusion of dried chilli, sultanas, fresh ginger, fresh spring onion, fresh mint and olive oil.

Crispy Calamari Greek Salad
R125

Grills

Choice of one side: fries, sweet potato fries, mash, veg, rice, side salad .

All our steaks are wet aged for a minimum of 21 days. We do however prolong that period if we deem it necessary.

Chicken Burger
R115

Grilled Chicken breast served on a toasted bun with fresh lettuce & tomato; topped with bacon, melted cheese & our secret sauce. Garnished with a fried onion ring & cherry tomato. Your choice of one side.

Wagyu Beef Burger
R145

200g South African Wagyu Beef patty. The quality of the beef allows you to choose it`s cooking temperature; either rare, medium or well-done. Served on a toasted bun with fresh lettuce & tomato; topped with bacon, melted cheese & our secret sauce. Garnished with a fried onion ring & cherry tomato. Your choice of one side

200g Steak (Rump), Egg & Chips
R150
350g Rump
R185
300G Ribeye
R215
300G Fillet
R225
Rack of Ribs (Full rack, 800g)
R245

Pork Loin ribs grilled and basted served with French fries.

Rack of Ribs (Half rack, 400g)
R155

Pork Loin ribs grilled and basted served with French fries.

Sauces
R40

Cheddar cheese, traditional brown mushroom, creamy garlic, monkeygland (Jac`s mom`s recipe), ground green pepper, jalapeño & peppadew

Sauces
R45

Flambéed Whisky Mushroom Sauce

Frutti di Mare

Seafood dishes best paired with Diemersdal Grüner Veltliner

Kingklip
R215

This fish is a local delicacy and can be found in the waters of Southern Africa from Walvis Bay in Namibia, all the way down to Algoa Bay. Its meat is moist and firm with a mild taste that is similar to Halibut. Grilled and served on a baked sweet potato roll (an Afrikaans favourite with fish), accompanied with seasonal greens, fresh salsa & lemon wedges.

Jac’s Mussel Pot
R145

Mussel meat, fresh cream, white wine, and fresh parsley all come together to create this `potjie` filled with goodness. Served with slices of toasted ciabatta.

Crispy Calamari & Chips
R115

Strips of calamari, crumbed and fried till golden, served with homemade tartar sauce & fresh lemon wedges

Grilled Sole
R215

his fish can be found in temperate and tropical oceans around the world. Its meat has a sweet and delicate flavour. Grilled with a sweet lemon & butter basting. Served with French fries & a garlic aioli. Garnished with fresh lemon wedges and parsley.

Bambini

Chicken
R80

Crumbed Chicken strips with French fries or mashed potato

Calamari
R80

Crumbed Calamari with French Fries or mashed potato

Sweet dreams

DESSERTS

Ice Cream With Chocolate Sauce
65
Peppermint Crisp Tart
65
Peppermint Crisp Tart
65

(vanilla ice cream topped with a single shot of espresso

Dom Pedro
Irish Coffee
Milk Shakes