De Vagebond Restaurant

What are you fantastic restaurant. In 25 trips to South Africa I have found the softest, nicest fillet steak I’ve ever eaten. A big thank you to Rolf and his team. The service was also excellent!

We had the oestrich carpaccio and the oestrich steak and it was so great! Better, more delicate, full of flavour of any Steak I had before. And the setvice was very friendly.

We stayed one night in Swellendam and were looking for an authentic and cozy place for dinner. There were quite a few options, but luckily we ended up at De Vagebond — and we couldn’t have been happier with our choice! From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the warm hospitality, excellent service, and outstanding food. We had ostrich before, but never prepared with this level of quality — it was absolutely delicious. To our surprise, the owner personally came to each table to ask how everything was — genuinely friendly and down to earth. You can tell he cares deeply about quality, especially when it comes to the meat, which he prepares over an open fire. Special requests and changes to our order were no problem at all — everything was handled with ease and a smile. There was great music playing at the back entrance, just the right volume to create a relaxed vibe. We were told that during winter it’s usually quieter. We’ll definitely be back soon! :)

The food is amazing! We have had the Ostrich Filet, Pizza with Ostrich Sausage and the Ostrich Stroganoff. Everything has been very delicious! The atmosphere is also very nice with all the details from Ostrich eggs to lamps with Ostrich feathers.

Found this gem on Google maps and was eager to try their ostrich dishes. De Vagebond did not disappoint! Impeccable service, nice decor and atmosphere, and everything on the plate was delicious. We had the fillet and schnitzel, and the cream spinach and butternut sides were melt-in-your-mouth good. Highly recommend this spot for an unforgettable South African dining experience.

Beautiful meal, one of the best we had during our trip in SA! The owner is a lovely man. Delighted we found this place. The quality of the food and the care put into each plate truly stood out. If you’re in the area, don’t overlook this place—you might just be as pleasantly surprised as we were!

After some research we came across De Vagebond Restaurant. Owner Rolf made sure we were able to make a reservation despite our last minute address. The ambience was beautiful: old Hollands Kaap architecture with an inside that resembles an old Dutch farm. Felt like a slice of home. Service and food were also very good: the ostrich filet steak is a local specialty. First time that I’ve ate it in South Africa and I was not disappointed. Would recommend visiting when you are in Swellendam. P.S. - the restaurants serves great wines from Olivedale Private Vineyards which can also be visited just outside Swellendam.

Great food, honestly the beef and ostrich are one of the best i tried in south africa, lovely and calm vibes.