About Us
Grub & Vine by Chef Matt Manning serves refined bistro-style fare, in a relaxed, contemporary space. Grub & Vine’s seasonal menu changes regularly and the wine list features some of South Africa’s most respected producers.
“No-nonsense, good grub. Beautiful produce and honest cooking” – Chef Matt Manning
Our Team
Matt Manning
Chef Patron
Matt cut his teeth in London’s Michelin-starred kitchens under the likes of Marcus Wareing - and locally, at La Colombe - before embarking on a career as a private chef. Grub & Vine is Matt's first restaurant.
Esteve Beyers
Sous Chef
Esteve previously worked at Tom Aikens in the UK and at D.O.M. in Brazil, one of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants, before joining Grub & Vine.
Keize Mumba
Sommelier
Keize previously occupied the role of Assistant Sommelier at Azure Restaurant and 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa before joining Grub & Vine. Keize has completed his WSET levels 1, 2 and 3, and is currently studying towards his Level 4 Diploma.
Grub Gallery
What's Cooking
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VINE NIGHT
THE GREEN ROOM at 18:00
#VineNight is a weekly complimentary wine tasting, hosted by a different wine farm every week in Grub & Vine's private dining room.
BRUNCH CLUB
GRUB & VINE at 11:30
Not quite breakfast, not quite lunch; brunch offers the best of both worlds...
TASTE OF EUROPE
THE GREEN ROOM at 18:00
This is a can’t-miss for anyone with a passion for wine who is interested in broadening their knowledge through exploring the European varietals and...
DIFFERENT SHADES OF COLOUR
THE GREEN ROOM at 18:00
Wine Workshop 2: Different Shades of Colour. We will explore the varying shades of wine colour, from white to vivid orange and from light to deep red....
‘South Africa meets Europe’
THE GREEN ROOM at 19:00
The final Divino in Vino workshop, ‘South Africa meets Europe’. Enjoy an exquisite food and wine pairing, where local cuisine is married with Euro...
Grub Fans
"It was not Kak"
Brett Adam
"It is literally fully booked AF"
Natalie Roos
"I have always been a fan of Manning's grub. He's actually a personal hero of mine. Oh and the wine list is superb."
Tom Prior
"The grub is so good that I married the chef!"
Roxanne Leibrandt
"I love Soufflé's"
Pascal Bestel
Reservations
At Grub & Vine we encourage you to make a reservation. However, we do welcome walk-ins and if we can't seat you immediately, you can enjoy a drink or two at our neighbours; Froggit & Vonkel.
Opening Times
Grub & Vine is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday - Friday. On Saturdays we open from 16:30 until 21:00.
Private Dining Room
Our private dining room consists of a 16 seater communal dining table, a private bar and a cosy courtyard. Contact us directly to book for your special lunch or dinner.
Dietary Requests
At Grub & Vine we offer a small, seasonal menu. If you have any dietary requests, please inform us at the time of your booking and it will be our pleasure to accommodate you.
Booking Policy
For dinner reservations, a deposit of R150 per guest is required for tables of 6 or more, to secure your table. Should you wish to cancel your booking you must do so 24 hours prior to your reservation, otherwise we regret that we cannot offer a refund on the deposit.
Gratuity
A 12.5% service charge is added to tables of 6 or more.
Bookings are essential to avoid disappointment.