Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove
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Tasting Menu
Last verified or updated by the venue on 9th Apr 2025.
R900 per person
R1 350 per person with a wine pairing
24-hour advance booking with full payment required
Monday - Sunday
Bread board with shucked oyster
Symphony of Beetroot (V)
A celebration of local beetroot prepared five ways: roasted, pickled, dehydrated into delicate crisps, puréed to silky smoothness, and candied for sweetness, accompanied by a cloud of Danish feta mousse
Pair with: Estate Pinot Noir — R130 per glass | R320 per bottle | R195 per bottle — or Cuvée58 Rosé — R50 per glass | R195 per bottle — to balance the earthy sweetness
West Coast Mussel Pot
Plump, locally-harvested mussels steamed and smoked to perfection, served with freshly baked herb ciabatta crisps and a fragrant wild garlic and citrus buchu velouté
Pair with: Benguela Cove Estate Chardonnay — R130 per glass | R320 per bottle — to complement the oceanic flavours
From the Sea
The finest local fish, served on a bed of savoury couscous with a succulent pan-fried prawn, luxurious smoked salmon velouté, pickled seaweed and tender broccoli florets
Pair with: Benguela Cove Estate Chardonnay — R130 per glass | R320 per bottle — to enhance the seafood's natural sweetness
Prime Beef Fillet – 200g
Perfectly seared beef fillet, draped with a decadent smoked garlic, bacon and mushroom cream sauce, accompanied by rustic wholegrain mustard mash, silky carrot and potato purée, and seasonal vegetables
Pair with: Benguela Cove Estate Cabernet — R140 per glass | R350 per bottle — for a match that elevates both wine and dish
The Nutty Half Sphere
A tempered chocolate dome revealing roasted hazelnut pieces and velvety dark chocolate mousse, adorned with crunchy hazelnut brittle and a silky white chocolate hazelnut ganache
Pair with: Benguela Cove Estate Syrah — R130 per glass | R295 per bottle — to contrast the rich chocolate with dark fruit notes
Cheese selection
A selection cheese and preserves
Cake Menu
Last verified or updated by the venue on 17th Jul 2025.
Chocolate | R800
Vanilla | R800
Red Velvet | R900
Carrot | R950
All our cakes serve between 12 - 16 people.
48 Hour’s notice required.
Cake Menu
Last verified or updated by the venue on 17th Jul 2025.
Chocolate | R800
Vanilla | R800
Red Velvet | R900
Carrot | R950
All our cakes serve between 12 - 16 people.
48 Hour’s notice required.
MENU
Last verified or updated by the venue on 17th Dec 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.
Brunch
Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays | 09:30 - 11:30
Smoothie
Seasonal Fruit Smoothie
R 130.00
Fruit Platter for one
R 135.00
Eggs Royal
Eggs Royal, smoked salmon, herb grilled cherry tomatoes, poached eggs, topped with a fennel infused hollandaise sauce
R 260.00
Smashed avocado
Smashed avocado served on toasted ciabatta topped with a feta & heirloom tomato salad
From R 20.00
Breakfast bun
Breakfast bun, beef patty, crispy bacon, fried egg, fresh rocket, local salsa & crispy fries
R 245.00
3 Egg omelette
3 Egg omelette filled with cheese, crispy bacon, grilled mushrooms and cocktail tomatoes
R 180.00
Breakfast pita
Breakfast pita pocket filled with scrambled eggs, cocktail tomatoes, grilled mushrooms and crispy bacon
R 180.00
Full Benguela breakfast
Full Benguela breakfast, ciabatta, crispy bacon, fried egg, fried mushrooms, flash fried cocktail tomatoes & sausage
R 260.00
Starters
Oysters
freshly shucked accompanied by pickled red onions & fresh lemon wedges
From R 300.00
Bread Basket
freshly baked ciabatta served with kalamata olives, mixed nuts, green herb butter & umami butter
R 190.00
Antipasto platter
sundried tomatoes, chorizo, basil pesto, bocconcini balls in herb oil, pickled shitake mushrooms, ciabatta bread & cocktail pickled gherkins
R 395.00
Grilled chicken salad
With kalamata olives, Danish feta, tomato medley, crispy lettuce & cucumber
R 225.00
Prawn fritters
Prawn fritters served on top of a lemon & coriander mayo & dressed with chiffonade spring onions
R 215.00
Strawberry & haloumi salad
Strawberry & haloumi salad, served on a bed of basil, baby spinach & rocket, with heirloom tomatoes & red onion dressed with hot honey
R 195.00
Mains
Beef Fillet
filled with cream cheese & preserve fig, wrapped in black forest ham, smoked garlic and herb mash, & an estate red wine & sherry jus served with seasonal vegetables
R 395.00
Rump Picanha
served with creamy polenta, seasonal vegetables drizzled with a brandy & pepper cream sauce
R 360.00
Lamb rump
served with fondant potatoes, seasonal veg & an estate red wine
R 320.00
Sesame
Sesame crusted seared tuna with a cucumber, edamame, rocket & sesame salad & a soy sauce dressing
R 340.00
Pasta
Pasta with venison, mixed peppers, a creamy sundried tomato pesto sauce, cocktail tomatoes & grilled onion
R 285.00
Brown mushroom
Brown mushroom topped with a spinach, onion, garlic & lemon duxelle with a panko crust served in a charred red pepper sauce
R 250.00
Dessert
Raspberry bomb
crispy meringue shell, airy raspberry & yoghurt foam topped with a velvety raspberry curd, popping candy served with a delectable lychee & raspberry sorbet
R 250.00
Deconstructed yuzu mojito
yuzu & white choc foam, yuzu pearls, mint powder, yuzu & mint syrup, meringue shards & mojito sorbet
R 280.00
The twisted black forest
sherry-soaked chocolate sponge, dark chocolate flakes, cherry gel, Chantilly cream
R 250.00
Celebration Cakes
Indulge in our exquisite range of celebration cakes, crafted with seasonally fresh ingredients. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion, each cake is a masterpiece of flavour and artistry.
Chocolate
Dive into decadence with our rich, velvety Chocolate Cake. Made with premium cocoa and a luscious ganache, this timeless classic is a crowd-pleaser for any celebration. Perfectly moist and indulgent, it’s a chocolate lover’s dream.
R 1,000.00
Vanilla
Elegant and versatile, our Vanilla Cake is a celebration staple. Infused with pure Madagascan vanilla, it’s light, fluffy layers are complemented by a silky buttercream frosting. A blank canvas for your special moment.
R 1,000.00
Red Velvet
Our Red Velvet Cake is a showstopper, blending subtle cocoa notes with a vibrant crimson hue. Paired with a tangy cream cheese frosting, it’s a harmonious balance of sweet and sophisticated.
R 1,200.00
Carrot
A wholesome delight, our Carrot Cake is spiced with cinnamon and packed with fresh carrots, walnuts, and juicy pineapple. Topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting, it’s rustic charm meets refined flavour.
R 1,300.00
Summer Gourmet Tasting Menu
SUMMER GOURMET TASTING MENU
Prawn fritters served on top of a lemon & coriander mayo & dressed chiffonade spring onions. - Lighthouse Collection Rosé
Strawberry and haloumi salad: served on a bed of basil, baby spinach & rocket, with heirloom tomatoes, dressed with hot honey. - Estate Sauvignon Blanc
Lamb rump served with fondant potatoes, seasonal veg & an estate red wine and sherry jus. - Estate Syrah
Seared Tuna with a soya, cucumber, edamame, rocket & sesame salad & garnished with balsamic pearls. - Cuvée 58 Brut NV
The twisted black forest: cherry-soaked chocolate sponge, dark chocolate flakes, cherry & raspberry gel, cherry pearls & chantilly cream. - Estate Pinot Noir
Strawberry and haloumi salad: served on a bed of basil, baby spinach & rocket, with heirloom tomatoes, dressed with hot honey. - Estate Sauvignon Blanc
Lamb rump served with fondant potatoes, seasonal veg & an estate red wine and sherry jus. - Estate Syrah
Seared Tuna with a soya, cucumber, edamame, rocket & sesame salad & garnished with balsamic pearls. - Cuvée 58 Brut NV
The twisted black forest: cherry-soaked chocolate sponge, dark chocolate flakes, cherry & raspberry gel, cherry pearls & chantilly cream. - Estate Pinot Noir
From R 1,200.00
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