The French Connection Bistro
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Last verified or updated by the venue on 25th Feb 2026.
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.
STARTERS
BREAD BASKET
assorted Cabriere artisan°, bread with herb butter and hummus (serves 2)
R 35.00
LENTIL, SWEET POTATO & KALE CASSOULET
with coconut cream, courget
From R 110.00
SWEETCORN RISOTTO
charred corn, Japanese mushrooms.toasted almonds
From R 110.00
PATE DE CAMPAGNE
red onion marmalade, baby cornichons, toasted baguette
R 110.00
GRILLED BABY CALAMARI
Spanish chorizo. rocket. warm Nicoise salad, chipotle, lemon & chive beurre blonc
From R 115.00
MOULES FRITES
fresh mussels, white wine, cream, garlic, toasted baguette, French fries (when available)
From R 120.00
SPICY-CRUSTED FRANSCHHOEK SMOKED TROUT FISHCAKES
homemade herb mayonnaise. rocket & Parmesan salad
From R 115.00
TEMPURA PRAWNS
honey. ginger & garlic soy, Japanese mayo
From R 145.00
CHARCUTERIE BOARD
Neil Jewells hand crafted chorcuterie, home-smoked pork loin, homemade pâté de Compagne, red onion marmalade, bcol olives, bread basket
R 165.00
LOCAL CHEESE BOARD
Winelands cheese selection, fig preserve, melon preserve, biscuits
R 165.00
CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE BOARD
the best of the two platters above, bread basket
R 185.00
MAINS
VEGAN BURGER
black mushroom 'bun', hummus, monnoted shoved fennel, roasted tomato, rocket, avocado, sweet potato fries
R 155.00
ROASTED VEGETABLE TART TATIN
whipped herb few, aubergine purée, toasted sesame seeds
R 165.00
BAKED HASSELBACK HALLOUMI
rich tomato sauce with capers, olives, red pepper, chilli, baby leaf salad, toasted pito
R 160.00
FREE-RANGE CHICKEN TAGLIATELLE
wild mushrooms, baby spinach, bacon, Parmesan & parsley sauce
R 180.00
VEAL SCHNITZEL
our original bestseller three-mushroom sauce
R 195.00
BEEF FILLET STROGANOFF
mushrooms, dill cucumber, sour cream, smoked paprika, brown & wild savoury rice (150g)
R 215.00
SLOW-ROASTED CRISPY HALF DUCK
caramelised borne& raspberry vinegar Jen
R 285.00
DAILY FRESH FISH
(200g portion) SQ - we'll give you details
R 0.00
SAUCES & BUTTERS
Au poivre
R 40.00
Béarnaise
R 40.00
Three-mushroom cream
R 40.00
Red wine, bone marrow & chive butter
R 40.00
Café de Pods butter
R 40.00
Garlic & parsley butter
R 40.00
SIDES
baby leaves, mustard vinaigrette
R 35.00
tomato & red onion salad
R 40.00
rocket & Parmesan salad
R 45.00
extra bowl of French fries
From R 30.00
sweet potato fries
From R 40.00
onion rings
R 35.00
extra bowl of vegetables
R 40.00
STEAKS
All our steaks are from Cholmor beef who have been supplying us with quality beef for 20 years. Our A-grode beef is hung for one week and wet-aged in vac pac for of least two weeks. We hope you can taste the difference. Our steaks con be basted with one of the following bostings of your choice: Red wine BBQ, fresh herbs and olive oil or crusted with block pepper and mustard seeds.Our steaks ore served with French fries or potato of the day and vegetables (where applicable). A garden side salad can be substituted for fries & veg for those avoiding curbs!
RUMP
300g portion
R 195.00
SIRLOIN
From R 190.00
FILLET
250g portion SQ
R 0.00
FILLET MIGNON AUX CHAMPIGNONS
on o crouton, three-mushroom sauce, French fries ( I 80g) SQ
R 0.00
FILLET MIGNON AU POIVRE
a bistro classic — prime Chalmor fillet on a crouton, crusted in block peppercorns, flamed in brandy, finished with red wine jus & cream ( I 80g) SQ
R 0.00
DESSERTS
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
caramel sauce, vanilla pod ice cream, pecan nut brittle
R 80.00
APPLE TARTE TATIN
homemade cinnamon ice cream, brandy-soaked raisins
R 85.00
CREME BRULEE
pecan nut & coffee biscotti
R 85.00
WARM BELGIAN CHOCOLATE TART
white chocolate parfait
R 90.00
HOMEMADE ICE CREAM
changes regularly — we'll let you know what we've mode today
R 35.00
TRIO OF HUGUENOT BELGIAN CHOCOLATES
handmade in Franschhoek by Huguenot Chocolates
R 44.00
French Connection Bistro
Last verified or updated by the venue on 25th Feb 2026.
--- 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. ---
STARTERS
BREAD BASKET
assorted artisanal bread, whipped, roasted garlic butter, olive tapenade, harissa relish (serves 2)
R 75.00
CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT
red onion marmalade, cornichons, toasted baguette
R 125.00
SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD
fresh seasonal vegetables, roasted beetroot hummus, marinated artichokes, roasted red peppers, pickled red onion, baby leaves, rustic garlic croutons, house vinaigrette, parsley oil
R 125.00
HALLOUMI & ROASTED SWEET POTATO SALAD FULL PORTION
chickpeas, tomato, paprika, rocket, yoghurt & tahini sauce, hot honey drizzle, toasted sesame seeds.
Half portion | R130
Half portion | R130
R 190.00
FRENCH CONNECTION CHARCUTERIE PLATTER
honey-glazed pork loin, mortadella, Spanish chorizo salami, Neil Jewell’s artisanal Winelands coppa & bresaola, terrine de Campagne, red onion marmalade, bread basket
R 275.00
GRILLED, DUKKAH-CRUSTED GOATSMILK CHEESE FULL PORTION
on a garlic crouton, wild rocket, roasted beetroot, fine beans, walnuts, pickled red onions, herb vinaigrette.
Half portion | R125
Half portion | R125
R 195.00
ROASTED MUSHROOM RISOTTO FULL PORTION
Grana Padano, garlic & parsley pangrattato, crispy onions.
Half Portion | R130
Half Portion | R130
R 230.00
MOULES FRITES (when available) MAIN with French fries
fresh mussels, white wine, cream, garlic, toasted baguette, French fries.
starter, no fries | R135
starter, no fries | R135
R 255.00
GRILLED BABY CALAMARI SALAD FULL PORTION
Spanish chorizo, rocket, warm Niçoise salad, chipotle, lemon & chive beurre blanc (contains pork).
Half portion | R135
Half portion | R135
R 255.00
TEMPURA PRAWNS ( 6)
honey, ginger & garlic soy, miso mayo.
(3) R150
(3) R150
R 290.00
MAINS
FRANSCHHOEK TROUT FISHCAKES (160g main, French Fries)
herb-crusted, fresh & lightly-smoked Three Streams trout, roasted garlic, mustard & herb mayo, rocket & Parmesan salad.
80g starter, no French Fries | R130
80g starter, no French Fries | R130
R 240.00
BUTTERNUT LINGUINE
charred broccoli, artichokes, peas, courgette, leeks, pistou dressing, toasted pinenuts
R 195.00
DAILY FRESH FISH
(200g portion) SQ – we’ll give you details
R 0.00
SEARED LIGHTLY-SMOKED FRANSCHHOEK TROUT
new potato lyonnaise, rocket & apple salad, wholegrain mustard & dill crème fraîche
R 345.00
ROASTED FREE-RANGE CHICKEN BREAST
mushroom stuffing, pan-fried mushrooms, wilted spinach, mustard and tarragon cream sauce
R 255.00
THICK CUT, GRILLED JOOSTENBERG PORK CHOP
roasted pearl onions, herb potato rösti, rocket & apple salad, Calvados jus
R 240.00
VEAL SCHNITZEL
our original bestseller French fries, three-mushroom sauce
R 265.00
WAGYU GOURMET BEEF BURGER
220g homeground beef short rib patty, white cheddar, crisp pancetta, avocado, tomato, lettuce, red onion marmalade, roasted garlic aïoli, brioche bun, onion rings, French fries
R 275.00
BEEF FILLET STROGANOFF
mushrooms, dill cucumber, sour cream, smoked paprika, onion & parsley pilaf rice (150g) SQ
R 0.00
SLOW-ROASTED CRISPY HALF DUCK
caramelised berries, raspberry vinegar jus, choice of any one side
R 385.00
ROASTED RACK OF LAMB (when available)
herb crust, slow-roasted shoulder croquettes, roasted tomato, grilled courgettes, rosemary jus
R 425.00
STEAKS
Our steaks are from Chalmar beef who have been supplying us with quality beef for over 24 years.
Our A-grade beef is hung for one week and wet-aged in vac pac for at least two weeks. You will taste the difference.
Choose between French fries, herb potato rösti,
onion & parsley pilaf rice or a choice of side salad to accompany your steak!
Our A-grade beef is hung for one week and wet-aged in vac pac for at least two weeks. You will taste the difference.
Choose between French fries, herb potato rösti,
onion & parsley pilaf rice or a choice of side salad to accompany your steak!
RUMP
300g portion
R 240.00
SIRLOIN 200g
R 240.00
SIRLOIN 300g
R 295.00
FILLET
180g | 250g portion
R 0.00
FILLET MIGNON AU POIVRE
a bistro classic – prime Chalmar fillet on a crouton, crusted in black peppercorns, flamed in brandy, finished with red wine jus & cream (180g)
R 0.00
FILLET MIGNON AUX CHAMPIGNONS
on a crouton, three-mushroom sauce, French fries (180g)
R 0.00
SAUCES & BUTTERS
SAUCES & BUTTERS
Au poivre, Béarnaise
Mustard and tarragon cream
Three-mushroom cream
Café de Paris butter
Garlic & parsley butter
Mustard and tarragon cream
Three-mushroom cream
Café de Paris butter
Garlic & parsley butter
R 45.00
SIDES
tomato & red onion salad
R 40.00
rocket & Parmesan salad
R 50.00
summer vegetable side salad
R 55.00
summer vegetables, parsley butter
R 45.00
onion & parsley pilaf rice
R 35.00
wilted baby spinach, garlic & nutmeg
R 55.00
extra bowl of French fries
Medium
R 45.00
extra bowl of French fries
Large
R 60.00
sweet potato fries
Medium
R 55.00
sweet potato fries
Large
R 80.00
herb potato rösti
R 55.00
dauphinoise potato gratin
R 60.00
onion rings
R 45.00
DESSERTS
TARTE AU CITRON
caramelised, French-style lemon tart, citrus crème fraÎche, candied lemon peel
R 100.00
CRÈME BRÛLÉE
pecan nut & coffee biscotti
R 110.00
WARM BELGIAN CHOCOLATE TART
white chocolate parfait
R 110.00
TRIO OF HOMEMADE ICE CREAMS
summer berry, hazelnut praline, vanilla
R 120.00
FRESH SUMMER BERRIES
homemade summer berry ice cream, meringue
R 120.00
TRIO OF HUGUENOT BELGIAN CHOCOLATES
handmade in Franschhoek by Huguenot Chocolates
R 70.00
FRENCH CONNECTION COFFEE
Belgian chocolates, coffee, Pierre Jourdan Ratafia
R 195.00
WINELANDS CHEESE BOARD
Dalewood Winelands Brie – smooth, creamy, full cream Dalewood Huguenot Cheese – award-winning, semi-hard, medium full, nutty overtones Fairview Chevin – soft, goat’s milk cheese served with red onion marmalade, fig preserve, biscuits & bread
R 185.00
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