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02/06/2026
Weekly Burger specials ! High quality ingredients, Amazing flavours! Get them whilst stocks last !
Fraiche Ayres’ popularity is built on welcoming hosts, attentive staff, good service & Great Food !
26/05/2026
Beautiful Specials this week!
Butter Chicken Curry with Basmati rice, sambals R155
Slow roasted Lamb Ragu penne pasta with creme fraiche, basil R155
Sirloin Steak Special 350g served with chips and salad and sauce - R195
Affordable food, Great value and quality
We offer takeaways , Reservations on 021 6866004
15/05/2026
This weekend ! Roast pork belly, crispy roast potatoes, seasonal veggies, apple and fennel slaw, served mustard gravy. 20 portions only . Book your place. 021 6866004.
29/04/2026
With another Cold front passing through this week, we are cooking up our own storm, but this time to keep you warm and well fed ! Specials this week and weekend include
*Roasted Carrot and ginger soup, slightly curried and delicious with a dollop of Creme Fraiche and coriander, served with toasted Sourdough R95
*Fragrant Butter Chicken Curry, served with Basmati rice , sambals, and poppadum R155
* 6hr slow roasted Osso bucco served with creamy mash, roasted butternut and fine green beans, served with gremolata and parmesan R169
Sunday Roast is Slow roasted Pork neck, with crispy roast potatoes, seasonal veg, Caper cream sauce, fennel and apple pickle. R165.00
Reservations on 021 6866004 - Open 7 days a week Starke Ayres Garden Centre
15/04/2026
As the start of winter arrives, cold fronts gently roll into the Cape this weekend! We have some delicious comfort meals on our Specials menu for you and your family. Come snuggle up at Fraiche Ayres with a glass of Red wine or Deluxe Coffeeworks coffee and enjoy these winter specials
Slow roasted lamb ragu served on Penne pasta, fresh basil and aged Parmesan - R155.00
Roasted Mediterranean Chicken, served on cream mash, roasted vegetables and garden herb mushroom sauce - R149.00
350g Sirloin Steak Frites , handcut chips served with a mustard cream sauce and salad - R195
Open for Breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, 7 days a week ! Reservations on 021-6866004
24/03/2026
Fraiche Ayres Restaurant is adding a touch of deliciousness to our Golf Day by sponsoring a wonderful prize! 🍴✨
Thank you for your kindness and generous support — we truly appreciate it 🐾💙
Follow this link https://pdflink.to/316cf598/ and join us at King David Mowbray Golf Club on 8 May 2026.
24/03/2026
Are YOU Worried about increase in Food Prices? Struggling to find AFFORDABLE meals at the Shops or Restaurants? At Fraiche Ayres we pride ourselves in offering Value for Money meals that are delicious and freshly prepared! We want to look after our customers, as you have looked after us for almost 20 YEARS !
* Our Weekday Breakfast special - R85.00 ~ 2 Large eggs, 2 rashers bacon, grilled tomato with toast, butter and jam INCLUDING a Deluxe Coffeeworks Americano coffee with Hot milk
* Delicious Smashed Avo on Rye - R89 with basil pesto, sliced tomato, feta, baby spinach and toasted seeds
*Thai Crunch wrap ~ R115 - R20 Cheaper than those health competitors - Baby spinach, carrot, mint , bean sprouts, red cabbage. toasted peanuts and coconut, marinated cucumber, tomatoes and mango dressing !
*Crumbed Chicken burger ~ R140 - Comes with Side salad and Chips- most places charge you extra for chips and salad..
* 350g Sirloin steak R195 - Served with chips AND salad AND Mustard sauce -no extras needed no additional charge for chips or sauce. R50 cheaper than most franchise restaurants
These aren't Specials , This is our standard MENU, us offering incredible value to our customers, cause we understand
18/03/2026
Some amazing SPECIALS this week!!
Our Famous Chicken Pie ( R145 ) ! 3rd generation family recipe. I have fond memories of eating this as child some 30+ years ago when my parents owned The Post House in Greyton. Still the same recipe that was passed onto them from my grandparents !
We also have our very popular Slow cooked Lamb Ragu, ( R155 ) slow roasted for 6 hrs, pulled and served on Penne pasta, dollops of Creme Fraiche, fresh basil and 8 month aged Parmesan
On the lighters side, we have a pan seared fresh B'Bos Trout fillet Caesar salad, (R175 ) homemade croutons, broccoli spears, soft egg, capers and lemon with our homemade dressing.
Open for Breakfast, lunch and afternoon Tea 7 days a week - Reservations on 021 6866004 Located inside Starke Ayres Garden Centre
13/03/2026
NEW SPECIALS ALERT ***
We have 2 amazing new specials this weekend, perfect for these hot sunny days
1. Crispy Chicken Parmegiano - Crispy chicken Schnitzel topped with homemade Napolitana sauce, 8 month aged Parmesan, chopped basil, capers and lemon served with chips or salad
2. Smoked B'Bos Trout trout pate on 2 slices of sourdough toast, sliced tomato, capers, pickled red onion, baby spinach, add a poached egg for breakfast or Avo for a light brunch/ lunch
We look forward to hosting you! Reservations on 021 6866004
Located at Starke Ayres Garden Centre on Liesbeek parkway, Mowbray
03/03/2026
We are OPEN again after Starke Ayres Garden Centre annual stock take and have some delicious SPECIALS this week !
Herb Roasted Chicken served with seasonal veg/ salad crispy roast potatoes and mushroom sauce R145
Prawn linguine pasta with roasted cherry tomatoes, baby spinach in a light lemon cream sauce R165
Slow Roasted 6hr Beef Brisket with caramalized onions, rocket, pickles and tomato , served on a crispy portugese roll with chips R135
Delicious Salmon and Creme Fraiche Quiche served with seasonal salad
Join us for Breakfast, lunches and afternoon tea in this beautiful and historic Starke Ayres Garden Centre on Liesbeek Parkway, Mowbray
16/01/2026
Amazing Specials this weekend !
We looking forward to the 1st weekend back, with school starting and back to work vibes, pop down to the tranquil Starke Ayres Garden Centre and come have breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea our our lovely restaurant ! Kids can stroll through the nursery learning about plants and veggies or play in our jungle gym!
This weekends specials are -
*Fresh Kob, served with crispy potatoes, seasonal veg and a decadent caper and parsley sauce that pairs beautifully with a glass of Sauvignon blanc
*Slow roasted lamb ragout in rich tomato gravy served on Penne pasta, creme fraiche and fresh basil
Slow roasted Pork neck Roast , green beans, butternut and roast potatoes, with pickled apple and fennel slaw
Fresh Salmon B'Bos Trout Caesar salad, fine beans, croutons, perfect egg and parmesan herb dressing
Reservations on 021 6866004
19/11/2025
Some beautiful specials this week ! Our Famous Chicken Pie served with salad is a old family recipe going back 3 generations! We also have Fresh Tuna Nicoise salad as well as beautiful Grilled B'Bos Trout Caesar salad. Come visit us in the tranquil Starke Ayres Garden Centre in Mowbray, Open 7 days a week 8:30am till 4pm ! Reservations on 021 6866004
13/11/2025
Our veggies and fresh salad leaves are ready !! Over past few weeks we have been collaborating with Starke Ayres Garden Centre, planting seasonal lettuces, herbs, and veggies in planter boxes and hydroponic towers in the Nursery for use in our kitchens.
This incredible, organic produce is just meters away from our kitchen and we are very excited to incorporate this farm to table concept over the coming months! Enjoy this beautiful produce in our Daily Specials salads this weekend!
If YOU are interested in starting your own Veggie box or Hydroponic tower at home, contact Starke Ayres Garden Centre directly, they have everything you need to get started !
16/10/2025
MENU HIGHLIGHT - **** Hoping for some beautiful weather this weekend ! We have some lovely Specials available!
Mediterranean Roast Chicken, roasted with fresh herbs, served with an array of seasonal roast veggies and served with crispy roast potatoes and mushroom sauce -
Summer Fresh Asian Prawn Salad - a crowd favourite, crunchy Asian salad of red cabbage, cucumber, tomato, beansprouts,fresh mint and coriander , toasted coconut and peanuts with 6 pan fried prawn tails, served with our homemade mango dressing! -
Reservations on 021 6866004 - We look forward to hosting you !
09/10/2025
07/10/2025
WEEKEND SPECIAL ALERT - Roast pork neck served with delicious crispy roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, pickled fennel and a caper sauce. Pairs beautifully with a crisp glass of Sauvignon blanc. Available this weekend whilst stocks last -
Table bookings on 021 6866004. This weekend is National Garden day at Starke Ayres Garden Centre in Mowbray. There will be live music and loads of activities for the family ! Be sure to book your spot !
15/09/2025
NEW SPRING SPECIAL ! - Seared Smoked B'Bos Trout fillet Caesar salad- served with baby potatoes, broccoli, spring peas and green beans, soft boiled egg, crispy croutons and creamy Caesar dressing - R175
We based inside Starke Ayres Garden Centre on Liesbeek Parkway - Reservations - 021- 6866004
05/09/2025
MENU HIGHLIGHT - Prawn linguine pasta. Succulent prawns cooked perfectly with oven roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic and sauted baby spinach in a light lemon and paprika cream sauce. A firm favourite at our restaurant. Extremely delicious and comforting ! Only R165
Reservations on 021-6866004 We based Starke Ayres Garden Centre in Mowbray
26/08/2025
**SPRING SPECIAL ** Join us for our Afternoon Indulgence ! Bring a friend or family member for Tea and Scones or Coffee and cake and enjoy the beautiful afternoons at Starke Ayres Garden Centre Mowbray
Only available Monday - Fridays from 2:30pm till 4pm .
Any one coffee and 1 slice of cake for R95
or 2 Scones and Tea for 2 for R99
*Subject to availability, while stocks last. No changes or substitutions please.
Fraiche Ayres’ popularity is built on welcoming hosts, attentive staff, good service & Great Food !
19/08/2025
MENU HIGHLIGHT ! Crispy Chicken Burger – R135
Everyone loves a chicken burger but Not all chicken burgers are made equal… this one is pure indulgence. Think juicy chicken, seasoned and fried to golden perfection, loaded with creamy house slaw, fresh tomato and tangy pickles, all packed into a soft sesame bun. Served a pile of crispy hand cut chips and a fresh side salad, and you’ve got comfort food at its absolute best. Based in Starke Ayres Garden Centre Reservations 021 686-6004
13/08/2025
NEW SPECIAL ! Have you tried our Slow cooked Lamb Ragu, served on penne pasta with aged Parmesan, creme fraiche and fresh basil ? Lamb is slow cooked for 4hrs in a rich ragu of herbs, tomato and seasoning. Pulled and mixed back through the rich gravy to be served with perfectly cooked pasta, creme fraiche and parmesan. Absolutely delicious for these chilly winter days. Book a table and bring a friend ! 021 6866004 Starke Ayres Garden Centre
Address
23 Liebeek West Road , Mowbray
Cape Town
7700
To get to the restaurant located at Starke Ayres in Cape Town, there are several options available. If you prefer public transport, take a train or bus to the nearby station or stop. You can then walk or take a taxi to your destination.
If driving, take the main road towards Starke Ayres and look for parking in the vicinity of the restaurant. Please note that parking may be limited during peak hours.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
08:30 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday |
08:30 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday |
08:30 - 16:30 |
| Thursday |
08:30 - 16:30 |
| Friday |
08:30 - 16:30 |
| Saturday |
08:30 - 16:30 |
| Sunday |
09:00 - 16:30 |
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Fraiche Ayres Restaurant, located in Starke Ayres, Cape Town, is a must-visit for anyone looking for great food and exceptional service. The restaurant's popularity is built on its welcoming hosts and attentive staff who go above and beyond to ensure that customers have an enjoyable dining experience.
One of the standout features of Fraiche Ayres Restaurant is their commitment to providing comfort food during cold weather. They recently put up a rain tent and provided warm blankets for customers to enjoy their breakfast or lunch comfortably. Their weekly specials, including Slow Roast Osso Bucco with creamy mash, Grilled Pork loin chop with crispy potato wedges, and Grilled Fresh Tuna steak with seasonal veg and caper butter are not to be missed.
For those looking for a delicious breakfast option, Fraiche Ayres Restaurant offers a daily special that includes 2 eggs, 2 rashers bacon, grilled tomato, toast , butter & jam and a HOT Americano or Tea for only R75 from Monday to Friday till 11 am.
As winter approaches, Fraiche Ayres Restaurant has introduced their Roasted Butternut soup topped with Creme Fraiche and toasted Coconut served with ciabatta. Additionally, they are offering their delicious Butter Chicken Curry for only R115 as part of their Winter Special.
Finally, Fraiche Ayres Restaurant is taking reservations for Mother's Day on 021 686 6004. They will be open for breakfast and lunch and offering R75 Mimosa's all day long. Overall, Fraiche Ayres Restaurant is a fantastic choice for anyone looking for great food in a welcoming atmosphere.
