Restaurant 1777 at The Old Rectory
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Lunch & Dinner Menu
Last verified or updated by the venue on 7th May 2025.
A bistro-style menu that draws on Dutch, English and South African influences
STARTERS
SOUP OF THE DAY
Please ask your server for details
R 75.00
SMOKED SNOEK PÂTÉ
On melba toast with herb butter and citrus
R 80.00
VENISON CARPACCIO
Macadamia pesto, wild mushrooms, rocket and Parmesan shavings
R 165.00
LEMON DILL FISH CAKES
Served with homemade coriander chutney
R 80.00
CAESAR SALAD
Cos lettuce, garlic croutons, Parmesan shavings and capers, drizzled with a creamy Caesar dressing
R 80.00
MUSSELS
Cooked in white wine with double cream, shallots, garlic, thyme and parsley
R 90.00
CALAMARI
Grilled heads and tentacles tossed in a herby garlic butter with a touch of chilli
R 90.00
MAINS
LINE FISH OF THE DAY
Beer-battered or simply grilled. Served with tartar sauce and a side salad or rosemary Parmesan chips.
R 165.00
TAGLIATELLE CAPRESE
Tagliatelle tossed with bocconcini, cherry tomatoes, basil pesto and lemon zest, topped with fresh basil and lashings of Parmesan
R 145.00
ROASTED PUMPKIN
Chickpea, baby spinach, turmeric and coconut broth
R 180.00
GRILLED VEGETABLE AND HUMMUS WRAP
Grilled seasonal vegetables, hummus, feta and rocket wrapped in a griddled soft tortilla. Served with a side salad or thick cut chips
R 145.00
CAESAR SALAD
Cos lettuce, garlic croutons, Parmesan shavings and capers, drizzled with a creamy Caesar dressing
R 130.00
BEEF FILLET
Served with thick cut fries, wilted baby spinach and Hollandaise
R 285.00
LAMB RACK
Served on chargrilled vegetable cous cous and topped with chimichurri
R 285.00
PRAWN LINGUINE WITH CARAMELISED ONION & CHILLI
Caramelised onions, chilli crunch, ginger and prawns cooked together with cream and tomato smoor
R 240.00
MELANZANE
Layers of grilled aubergine, Napoletana sauce and mozzarella
R 180.00
GRILLED PRAWN PASTA SALAD
Penne, baby greens, tomato, cucumber, garden peas and avocado in Marie Rose dressing
R 230.00
VOC MOSSELEN-FRIET
A classic Dutch take on moules mariniere: mussels cooked in white wine with double cream, shallots, garlic, thyme and parsley. Served with thick cut chips.
R 170.00
CALAMARI
Grilled calamari heads and tentacles tossed in a herby garlic butter with a touch of chilli. Served with thick cut chips or a seasonal salad.
R 165.00
LEMON DILL FISH CAKES
Homemade fish cakes served with a side salad or thick cut chips and coriander chutney
R 145.00
CAPE MALAY CHICKEN SKEWERS
Two grilled marinated chicken skewers, served on citrus labneh with a soft tortilla and julienne salad tossed in homemade vinaigrette
R 170.00
CAPE MALAY BEEF SKEWERS
Two grilled marinated beef skewers, served on coriander chutney labneh with grilled pita bread and julienne salad tossed in homemade vinaigrette
R 185.00
DESSERTS
AFFOGATO
Vanilla ice cream with hot espresso
R 65.00
VANILLA PANNA COTTA
With poached pears
R 65.00
DARK CHOCOLATE TART
A Kay & Monty favourite
R 85.00
CHEESEBOARD
Selection of cheeses, crackers, preserves and pickles (serves 2)
R 230.00
LEMON TART
With fresh berries
R 65.00
DECONSTRUCTED APPLE CRUMBLE
with ice cream
R 70.00
ICE CREAM
drizzled with chocolate sauce
R 80.00
Breakfast Menu
Last verified or updated by the venue on 7th May 2025.
CONTINENTAL SELECTION
FROM THE SEA
Peppered mackerel, smoked trout, capers, cottage cheese
R 105.00
FROM THE FARM
Cold meat selection of the day, Dijon mustard, pickles
R 75.00
FROM THE DAIRY
Gorgonzola, Kwaito, camembert, chevin, preserved figs
R 75.00
FROM THE ORCHARD
Fresh seasonal fruit, compotes
R 55.00
FROM THE KITCHEN
Selection of cereals, fresh pastries, yoghurt
R 95.00
MADE TO ORDER
THE OLD RECTORY BREAKFAST
Eggs your way, bacon, pork or chicken sausage, grilled tomato, fried onions, mushrooms. Served with toast.
R 150.00
BULL STREET BENEDICT
Toasted English muffin, poached eggs, Hollandaise.
R 105.00
FLAPJACK STACK
Fluffy pancakes, grilled streaky bacon, cumin and honey roasted cherry tomatoes, honey and thyme crème fraîche
R 140.00
OMELETTE
Three-egg omelette with your choice of fillings: Ham, bacon, cheddar, tomato, fried onions, mushrooms, spinach, feta, sundried tomato. Served with toast.
R 125.00
SCRAMBLED EGGS
Three scrambled eggs served with toast
R 65.00
THE BUDDAH BOWL
Red and white quinoa, sauteed spinach and mushrooms, grilled halloumi and homemade pico de gallo. Topped with a poached egg and avo slices
R 190.00
BOILED EGGS & SOLDIERS
Boiled eggs your way with toasted soldiers on the side
R 60.00
CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST
Cinnamon-sugar-battered croissants, served with whipped berry compote and cream cheese
R 95.00
GOOD OLD WAFFLES
Homemade waffles served with crispy bacon and maple syrup
R 85.00
KIPPERS
Served with poached eggs and toast
R 85.00
VEGAN SUNRISE
Scrambled tofu, sauteed mushrooms, grilled tomato, wilted spinach, avocado
R 180.00
Light Meals
Last verified or updated by the venue on 7th May 2025.
LIGHT MEALS
OLD RECTORY BURGER - THE BEEF
Grilled Wagyu beef patty, caramelised onions, rocket, tomato and kissing gherkins served on a rustic roll with our homemade burger sauce and a side salad or thick cut chips tossed with rosemary and Parmesan
R 160.00
OLD RECTORY BURGER - THE CHICKEN
Southern crumbed chicken thighs, rocket and fresh tomato served on a rustic roll with our homemade burger sauce and a side salad or thick cut chips tossed with rosemary and Parmesan
R 160.00
OLD RECTORY BURGER - THE VEGGIE
Smoky butterbean and chickpea smash patty, guacamole, rocket, tomato and caramelised onions served on a rustic roll with our homemade burger sauce and a side salad or thick cut chips tossed with rosemary and Parmesan
R 150.00
THE BEACH HOLIDAY TOASTED SANDWICH
Ham, mozzarella, cheddar and tomato served on homemade farm bread with a side salad or thick cut chips
R 90.00
THE WEEKEND AWAY TOASTED SANDWICH
A three-cheese feast: Mozzarella, Emmentaler and cheddar with Dijon mustard served on homemade farm bread with a side salad or thick cut chips
R 90.00
THE ROAD TRIP TOASTED SANDWICH
Roast chicken mayonnaise served on homemade farm bread with a side salad or thick cut chips
R 90.00
MENU
Last verified or updated by the venue on 4th Jul 2025.
--- This menu is a sample menu designed to showcase what the restaurant offers & it may differ from the exact menu available. Kindly contact the restaurant if you have any questions. ---
BREAKFAST MENU - CONTINENTAL SELECTION
FROM THE SEA
Peppered mackerel, smoked trout, capers, cottage cheese
R 105.00
FROM THE FARM
Cold meat selection of the day, Dijon mustard, pickles
R 75.00
FROM THE DAIRY
Gorgonzola, Kwaito, camembert, chevin, preserved figs
R 75.00
FROM THE ORCHARD
Fresh seasonal fruit, compotes
R 55.00
FROM THE KITCHEN
Selection of cereals, fresh pastries, yoghurt
R 95.00
BREAKFAST MENU - MADE TO ORDER
THE OLD RECTORY BREAKFAST
Eggs your way, bacon, pork or chicken sausage, grilled tomato, fried onions, mushrooms. Served with toast.
R 150.00
SCRAMBLED EGGS
Three scrambled eggs served with toast
R 65.00
BOILED EGGS & SOLDIERS
Boiled eggs your way with toasted soldiers on the side
R 60.00
BULL STREET BENEDICT
Toasted English muffin, poached eggs, Hollandaise.
R 105.00
OMELETTE
Three-egg omelette with your choice of fillings: Ham, bacon, cheddar, tomato, fried onions, mushrooms, spinach, feta, sundried tomato. Served with toast.
R 125.00
THE BUDDAH BOWL
Red and white quinoa, sauteed spinach and mushrooms, grilled halloumi and homemade pico de gallo. Topped with a poached egg and avo slices.
R 190.00
CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST
Cinnamon-sugar-battered croissants, served with whipped berry compote and cream cheese
R 95.00
GOOD OLD WAFFLES
Homemade waffles served with crispy bacon and maple syrup
R 85.00
KIPPERS
Served with poached eggs and toast
R 110.00
VEGAN SUNRISE
Scrambled tofu, sauteed mushrooms, grilled tomato, wilted spinach and avocado
R 180.00
FLAPJACK STACK
Fluffy pancakes, grilled streaky bacon, cumin and honey roasted cherry tomatoes, honey and thyme crème fraîche
R 140.00
LIGHT MEALS
SOUP OF THE DAY
R 75.00
CAPE MALAY CHICKEN SKEWERS
Two grilled marinated chicken skewers, served on citrus labneh with a soft tortilla and julienne salad tossed in a homemade vinaigrette
R 160.00
BEEF BURGER
Grilled Wagyu beef patty, caramelised onions, rocket, tomato and kissing gherkins. Served with a side salad or thick cut chips tossed with rosemary and Parmesan.
R 160.00
CAESAR SALAD
Cos lettuce, poached egg, garlic croutons, aged Parmesan shavings, capers and a drizzle of creamy Caesar dressing
R 130.00
FISH & CHIPS
Beer battered or simply grilled linefish, homemade tartare sauce, side salad or thick cut chips tossed with rosemary and Parmesan.
R 135.00
LEMON DILL FISH CAKES
Homemade fishcakes served with a side salad or thick cut chips and coriander chutney. Two per portion.
R 145.00
1777 CHICKEN TACOS
Two soft tortillas filled with marinated rainbow slaw, crispy panko crumbed free range chicken strips and coriander chutney aioli.
R 105.00
SEARED BEEF DEXLUXE SANDWICH
A warm crispy baguette served with thinly sliced fillet of beef, horseradish creme fraiche, rocket, caramelised red onions, aged Parmesan and a brush of Dijon mustard
R 130.00
PRAWN COCKTAIL DELUXE SANDWICH
A warm crispy baguette served with grilled prawns tossed in a homemade Marie Rose sauce, fresh lettuce and watercress, lemon zest, cracked black pepper and fresh coriander.
R 140.00
STARTERS
SOUP OF THE DAY
R 75.00
OLD RECTORY RITZ
A classic! Grilled prawns tossed in homemade Marie Rose sauce with avocado, lettuce and cherry tomatoes
R 115.00
SMOKED SNOEK PÂTÉ
On melba toast with herb butter and citrus
R 90.00
KUDU CARPACCIO
Macadamia pesto, wild mushrooms, rocket and Parmesan shavings
R 165.00
BEETROOT WITH GOAT'S CHEESE
Thinly sliced heritage beetroot poached in red wine with whipped goat's cheese mousse, honey-glazed walnuts, micro herbs and balsamic reduction
R 95.00
LEMON DILL FISH CAKE
With homemade coriander chutney. One per portion
R 85.00
VOC MOSSELEN-FRIET
A classic Dutch take on moules mariniere: mussels cooked in white wine with double cream, shallots, garlic, thyme and parsley. Served with thick cut chips.
R 115.00
CALAMARI
Grilled heads and tentacles tossed in a herby garlic butter with a touch of chilli
R 95.00
BRAISED OXTAIL CROQUETTES
Two slow-braised oxtail croquettes with smoked garlic aioli and pickled shallots
R 145.00
ROASTED MARROW BONES
Drizzled with olive oil, herb salt and cracked black pepper and served with crusty sourdough bread.
R 85.00
BAKED CAMEMBERT
Molten cheese with slices of pear poached in red wine, clove and cinnamon, scattered with a walnut oat crumble and served with melba toast.
R 115.00
BUTTERNUT RAVIOLI
Homemade ravioli filled with roasted butternut and ricotta, served with burnt brown butter infused with sage and grated aged Parmesan
R 80.00
MAINS
PRAWN LINGUINE
Prawns, caramelised onions, garlic, herbs and a hint of chilli tossed together with linguine
R 240.00
CRAB CURRY
Chef Jules' signature dish - crab cooked in a fragrant coconut sauce and served with yellow basmati rice, roti and salsa
R 235.00
VOC MOSSELEN-FRIET
A classic Dutch take on moules mariniere: mussels cooked in white wine with double cream, shallots, garlic, thyme and parsley. Served with thick cut chips.
R 195.00
LINE FISH OF THE DAY
Grilled in lemon and garlic butter, served with smashed roasted baby potatoes and root vegetables.
R 260.00
CALAMARI
Grilled heads and tentacles tossed in a herby garlic butter with a touch of chilli
R 185.00
CHICKEN & WILD MUSHROOM BALLOTINE
Boneless chicken thighs stuffed with wild mushroom duxelles, sauteed tagliatelle with a white wine cream sauce
R 160.00
LAMB RUMP
Served with chargrilled vegetable cous-cous and chimichurri
R 275.00
BEEF FILLET
Served with Hollandaise, wilted baby spinach and thick cut chips
R 285.00
BUTTERNUT RAVIOLI
Homemade ravioli filled with roasted butternut and ricotta, served with burnt brown butter infused with sage and grated aged Parmesan
R 165.00
WILD MUSHROOM & TRUFFLE RISOTTO
Arborio rice, wild mushrooms, white truffle oil and mascarpone topped with an aged Parmesan crisp
R 145.00
DESSERTS
AFFOGATO
Vanilla ice cream with hot espresso
R 65.00
DARK CHOCOLATE TORTE
A Kay & Monty favourite
R 85.00
LEMON TART
with fresh berries
R 70.00
VANILLA PANNA COTTA
with poached pears
R 65.00
DECONSTRUCTED APPLE CRUMBLE
with homemade ice cream
R 70.00
MALVA PUDDING
A South Africa classic, served with vanilla custard
R 85.00
CHEESEBOARD (Serves 2)
Selection of cheeses, crackers, preserves and pickles
R 180.00
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