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Field & Fork

26 Swellengrebel Street, Swellendam, South Africa
+2728 514 3430
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Ranked #2 of 20 restaurants in Swellendam
Price range: €1 - €2
Cuisines: French, Bistro
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Description: Field & Fork derives its name from the culinary vision of bringing locally sourced quality produce from the field to your table. Chef and owner Francois du Rand, serves these ingredients with a great passion for food and a dash of French flair. Field & Fork is located in Swellendam’s heritage area and forms part of the Drostdy Museum. Steeped in history and oozing character, this restaurant brings you modern style bistro food with panache.The menu is small and changes often but caters for all palates.Our wines as our food, are only sourced locally from award winning wineries. Welcome to the Field & Fork. Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays from 5pm for drinks and 6pm for dinner service.
Restaurant details
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Description: Field & Fork derives its name from the culinary vision of bringing locally sourced quality produce from the field to your table. Chef and owner Francois du Rand, serves these ingredients with a great passion for food and a dash of French flair. Field & Fork is located in Swellendam’s heritage area and forms part of the Drostdy Museum. Steeped in history and oozing character, this restaurant brings you modern style bistro food with panache.The menu is small and changes often but caters for all palates.Our wines as our food, are only sourced locally from award winning wineries. Welcome to the Field & Fork. Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays from 5pm for drinks and 6pm for dinner service.
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Perth, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Field and Fork was an excellent find on our way along the garden route of South Africa. This was the best meal we had along the way. We were a party of 10 and were given a private room in this lovely setting. The service was excellent, and the wine and food were beautiful. We had a three course meal... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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29 reviews 29 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013 via mobile

We ate here 2 nights in a row and the experience was exceptional. This was the best port belly I have ever tasted

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Somerset
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Four of us turned up without a booking and were lucky enough to be given a table at this very popular restaurant. We all chose from the set menu (with choices) which was excellent value. Although the portions weren't large they were plentiful for all of us. We all chose fillet steak for our main course and they were cooked... More

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Northampton, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

We dined outside on a very balmy evening - the Chef came out to greet us, all of a twitter because 12 diners had arrived at once. I can understand why - if I lived in Swellendam, I'd be a regular at the Field and Fork too. The food was excellent... salmon roule starter, wih a delicious walnut salad ...... More

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Cadillac, MI
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54 reviews 54 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

The Chef Francois does a excellent job in providing a gourmet meal in a wonderful atmosphere. The service was excellent.

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West Kirby, United Kingdom
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40 reviews 40 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

We had not been to this restaurant before, in spite of several visits to Swellendam, and what a wonderful surprise it was. It is part of the building of the Drostdy Museum, very quaint and simply decorated, but with a stunning 3-piece picture on the main wall. We were told that is was simple "bistro" food, which it was, but... More

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Voorburg
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

A new restaurant in Swellendam so this was out first visit. We were lucky because the weather was nice enough to sit ourside. The food.

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Loughborough, United Kingdom
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40 reviews 40 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013 via mobile

This is a delightful place with a lovely menu. I would love to be able to eat here again. The steak and its accompaniments were delicious. Thoroughly recommended to anyone who loves good food.

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Sanford, Florida
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

So glad we ate here. The portions weren't huge, but it was the best filet mignon in all of SA. Thank Lindol for being a "doll"!

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Swellendam
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

Swellendam is proud to have a restaurant of this calibre in its Town. We have never been disappointed and keep the Field and Fork in mind for special occasions. When we have visitors we go to Field and Fork. The food is prepared with great care and passion. All ingredients are sourced from the best suppliers and producers and this... More

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