Thyme Out in Wakkerstroom

25/09/2026

A Heritage weekend at Thyme Out.

Warm days with a few passing showers, which is perfect weather for a long lunch indoors. Chef has put together a weekend menu that leans proudly South African.

Chef's Weekend Choices

Battered Calamari Rings — R60
Calamari rings in our own oregano and cayenne batter, fried until crisp and served with a homemade tartar sauce of fresh dill, parsley and gherkin, and a wedge of lime.

Slow-Braised Oxtail — R285
Oxtail slow-braised in red w**e and tomato with baby onions, carrots, garlic, rosemary and fresh thyme until it falls from the bone. Served on creamy mashed potato.

Malva Pudding with Homemade Custard — R55
A warm South African classic. Sticky caramel sponge pudding, served with our homemade vanilla custard.

New this weekend

Biltong and Chutney Burger — R150
Our own beef patty under a creamy sauce of ground biltong, homemade mayonnaise, local apple chutney, lemon and parsley, with local Romano and white cheddar, our sweet-and-sour pickles and crisp lettuce. With chips or sweet potato crisps.

Teriyaki Beef Burger — R120
A homemade beef patty glazed in our own teriyaki sauce of soy, ginger, pineapple and a hint of chilli, with grilled pineapple, lettuce, tomato, homemade mayo and sesame seeds. With chips or sweet potato crisps.

Breakfast Burger — R95
A homemade beef and pork patty topped with fried onion, a soft fried egg and cheddar in a roll, with crisp bacon, grilled tomato and chips on the side.

Open this weekend:
Thursday, Friday and Saturday · from 08h30, breakfast, lunch and dinner
Sunday and Monday · 08h30 to 15h00, breakfast and lunch only

20/09/2026

BBBB on Heritage Day at Thyme Out restaurant — Thursday 24 September, from 5:30pm

Our Bunny Chow, Burger, B**r & Bubbles evening lands on Heritage Day this month.

🍛 Mutton Curry Bunny Chow — R120
A mild Durban-style mutton curry, slow-cooked with aromatic spices and served in a freshly hollowed bread loaf for soaking up every last bit of flavour. Quarter, third or half loaf.

🍔 Biltong and Chutney Burger — R130
Our own beef patty under a creamy biltong sauce — homemade mayonnaise, local apple chutney, lemon and parsley, with local Romano and white cheddar. Topped with our sweet-and-sour pickles and crisp lettuce. About as Heritage Day as a burger gets. Served with chips.

🎶 James is back on the decks — 70s, 80s and a bit of local heritage through the evening.

🍻 And one-third off selected local beers and J.C. Le Roux sparkling w**es.

We're already filling up well for this one, so if you're thinking of joining us, give us a call sooner rather than later.

📍 125 Van Riebeeck Street, Wakkerstroom
📞 Call or WhatsApp 063 945 5816
🌐 www.thyme-out.co.za

20/09/2026

Our Seafood Platter.

Six prawns in garlic butter, West Coast mussels in a white w**e, lemon and roasted garlic cream, crisp calamari in our own oregano and cayenne batter, and a grilled hake fillet. Served with chips or rice.

To share between two. R495.

More from the sea:
🍲 Seafood Chowder with homemade corn bread. R70
🍤 Prawns with Thai Mango Sauce. R115
🦐 Butterflied, Panfried Prawns. R265
🐟 Grilled Crusted Hake Fillet. R145

Still on today and tomorrow — lunch only, until 15h00.

📞 063 945 5816 (call or WhatsApp)

19/09/2026

18/09/2026

🦐 A seafood weekend in Wakkerstroom.

We're about as far from the sea as you can get in this country — which is exactly why we make a proper occasion of it when the seafood arrives. Five dishes from the ocean on the menu this weekend, headed by a platter built for two.

Chef's Weekend Choices

🧅 Onion Bhajis (V) — R55
Crispy onion and chickpea fritters spiced with cumin, ginger and chilli, served with cool mint yoghurt and a sweet-sour tamarind chutney.

🦞 Seafood Platter — R495 · to share between two
Six prawns in garlic butter, West Coast mussels in a white w**e, lemon and roasted garlic cream, crisp calamari in our own oregano and cayenne batter, and a grilled hake fillet. Served with chips or rice. Add additional prawns at R35 each.

🥧 Cherry Pecan Nut Pie — R65
A slice of our homemade pastry filled with pecan pieces and glazed red cherries in a rich golden syrup, served warm with a scoop of our homemade salted caramel ice cream.

More from the sea

🍲 Seafood Chowder — R70
Prawns, mussels, crab, fish and calamari with crisp bacon, potato, carrot and sweetcorn, made with our own fish stock and served with warm homemade corn bread.

🍤 Prawns with Thai Mango Sauce — R115
Panko-crumbed prawns on crisp iceberg and fresh coriander, with a Thai mango curry dipping sauce and lime wedges.

🦐 Butterflied, Panfried Prawns — R265
Six prawns in the shell, butterflied and panfried in butter and olive oil, on Basmati rice with a creamed roast garlic, lemon and butter sauce.

🐟 Grilled Crusted Hake Fillet — R145
Skin-on hake under a herb, lemon zest, parsley and bread crust, with chips and a butter parsley sauce.

And from the land

🍄 Garlic Stuffed Mushrooms (V) — R60 — button mushrooms filled with garlic, parsley and fresh thyme, baked crisp on top.
🥣 Split Pea and Ham Soup — R55 — slow-simmered split green peas with tender pork eisbein, carrots, celery and aromatic herbs.
🐷 Slow Roasted Pork Belly — R265 — slow-roasted with honey, garlic, rosemary, thyme, star anise and cinnamon, finished with a honey and chilli sauce on creamy mash.
🍛 Coconut Chicken Curry — R175 — chicken breast in coconut milk with a house blend of mild curry spices and fragrant curry leaves, with toasted coconut Basmati rice, roti and sambals.

And save the date — 🍔 Bunny Chow, Burger, B**r & Bubbles, Thursday 24 September. Book early, this one fills.

Open this weekend:
Thursday to Saturday · from 08h30 — breakfast, lunch and dinner
Sunday and Monday · from 08h30 to 15h00 — breakfast and lunch only

📞 063 945 5816 (call or WhatsApp)
🌐 www.thyme-out.co.za
📍 125 Van Riebeeck Street, Wakkerstroom

Honest food, beautifully done.

13/09/2026

Jazz Music, Cocktails and Tapas — Thursday 17 September, 17:00–19:30

Something new at Thyme Out, and we'd love you at the first one.

On the third Thursday of every month we're putting on an early evening of jazz, cocktails and small plates. Enjoy James Scott's gentle jazz music playlist, put together for the evening. Our chef is putting the tapas together. And every cocktail on the list comes down by a third, for the whole evening.

We had grand plans for the terrace — but Thursday looks cold and wet, so the whole thing moves inside. Fire lit, candles on, rain on the windows, gentle jazz in a warm room. Honestly, we're not sorry.

Come for one drink and a plate, or settle in for the evening. That's rather the idea — this is Thyme Out, after all.

Small plates from R25. Cocktails from R30.
Tapas until 19:30, à la carte after that.

Book on 063 945 5816, call or WhatsApp, so we know roughly how many to expect — but walk in if the mood takes you.

11/09/2026

🌿 Spring in Wakkerstroom — the wetlands are waking up.

Longer evenings, warmer days, and a menu that's leaning into the season. Here's what's on this weekend.

Chef's Weekend Choices

🦐 Seafood Chowder — R70
A rich, creamy chowder of prawns, mussels, crab, fish and calamari with crisp bacon, potato, carrot and sweetcorn, made with our own fish stock and served with warm homemade corn bread.

🍝 Chicken, Bacon and Mushroom Ragù — R185
Chicken slow-braised in red w**e with bacon, mushrooms and onions, shredded through homemade pappardelle and finished with Romano and a fresh parsley and lemon gremolata.

🍋 Slice of Lemon Tart — R60
A crisp buttery pastry case filled with a silky, sharp lemon cream, dusted with icing sugar and served with crème fraîche and fresh berries.

Also on the menu this weekend

To start
🍄 Chorizo and Mushrooms — smoky chorizo and mixed mushrooms pan-fried with garlic, fresh thyme and rosemary, with slices of our homemade ciabatta. R95
🍤 Prawns with Thai Mango Sauce — Panko-crumbed prawns on crisp iceberg and fresh coriander, with a Thai mango curry dipping sauce and lime. R125

Mains
🥩 Beef Fillet — beef fillet (250g), chargrilled to order, served with your choice of green peppercorn sauce, chimichurri or Café de Paris butter, chips and seasonal vegetables. R320
🍆 Moussaka — Greek-style layers of aubergine and beef mince in our homemade tomato sauce, under a golden homemade béchamel and grated cheese. R145

To finish
🍮 Sticky Date Pudding — a warm date sponge drenched in a rich butter caramel sauce, with a scoop of our homemade vanilla ice cream. R65
🍫 Peppermint Crisp Treat — whipped cream and caramel, crushed Peppermint Crisp, Tennis biscuits infused with espresso and a touch of chocolate liqueur. R55

Open this weekend:
Thursday to Saturday · from 08h30 — breakfast, lunch and dinner
Sunday and Monday · from 08h30 to 15h00 — breakfast and lunch only

📞 063 945 5816 (call or WhatsApp)
🌐 www.thyme-out.co.za
📍 125 Van Riebeeck Street, Wakkerstroom

Honest food, beautifully done.

08/09/2026

Date Night — Thursday 10 September

The evenings are starting to soften in Wakkerstroom, and there's no better excuse to leave the everyday behind for a few hours.

Bring your loved one — or gather a table of good friends — and let us look after the rest. A complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival, then three courses built to share:

🥣 Seafood Chowder — prawns, mussels, crab, fish and calamari with crisp bacon, potato, carrot and sweetcorn, made with our own fish stock and served with warm slices of homemade corn bread

🍝 Chicken, Bacon and Mushroom Ragù — chicken slow-braised in red w**e until it falls from the bone, shredded through homemade pappardelle and finished with Romano and a fresh parsley and lemon gremolata

🍋 Slices of Lemon Tart — silky, sharp lemon cream in crisp buttery pastry, served with crème fraîche and fresh berries

R560 per couple. Our full à la carte is available too, if you'd rather choose your own way through the evening.

Leave the kids with granny.

📞 Book on 063 945 5816 (call or WhatsApp)
📧 [email protected]

Adults only.

04/09/2026

🌸 Spring is settling in over Wakkerstroom.

Longer light, warmer evenings, and a menu that's found the balance between fresh and comforting. Here's what's on this weekend.

Chef's Weekend Choices

🍤 Prawns with Thai Mango Sauce
Three shelled prawns, tail on, brushed with egg and dredged in seasoned Panko crumbs and deep fried. Served on a bed of crisp iceberg lettuce and fresh coriander, with a Thai mango curry dipping sauce and lime wedges. R125

🍗 Coq au Vin
The traditional French classic — chicken pieces marinated in red w**e and casseroled with bacon, onion, mushroom and fresh herbs. Served on our homemade tagliatelle. R180

🍮 Sticky Date Pudding
A warm date sponge drenched in a rich butter caramel sauce, served with a scoop of our homemade vanilla ice cream. R65

Also on the menu this weekend

To start
🥣 French Onion Soup (V) — a rich broth of slowly caramelised onions, topped with croutons and melted Romano cheese. R55
🍄 Chorizo and Mushrooms — smoky chorizo and mixed mushrooms pan-fried with garlic, fresh thyme and rosemary, with slices of our homemade ciabatta. R95

Mains
🐟 Grilled Crusted Hake Fillet — skin-on hake under a herb, lemon zest, parsley and bread crust, with chips and a butter parsley sauce. R145
🍝 Mushroom Tagliatelle (V) — homemade tagliatelle in a rich cream sauce with brown mushrooms, garlic, brandy, thyme and rosemary. R165
🐷 Tuscan Roasted Pork Belly — slow-roasted with rosemary, fennel seeds, garlic and lemon, finished with a white w**e jus. R195

And to finish
🍫 Peppermint Crisp Treat — whipped cream and caramel, crushed Peppermint Crisp, Tennis biscuits infused with espresso and a touch of chocolate liqueur. R55
☕ Slice of Classic Tiramisu — espresso and rum-soaked bo***ir biscuits, silky vanilla mascarpone, a dusting of cocoa. R55

Open this weekend:
Thursday to Saturday · from 08h30 — breakfast, lunch and dinner
Sunday and Monday · from 08h30 to 15h00 — breakfast and lunch only

📞 063 945 5816 (call or WhatsApp)
🌐 www.thyme-out.co.za
📍 125 Van Riebeeck Street, Wakkerstroom

Honest food, beautifully done.

28/08/2026

☀️ Clear skies and warm days in Wakkerstroom this weekend.

Spring has properly arrived — and the kitchen has leaned into it. Fresh, bright plates alongside the slow-cooked comfort you know us for.

Chef's Weekend Choices

🥗 Mediterranean-Style Salad with Oregano Vinaigrette (V)
Chickpeas, feta, cucumber, red and yellow peppers, red onion, celery and cocktail tomatoes on mixed leaves, with an oregano and garlic vinaigrette. R110

🍆 Moussaka
Greek-style layers of aubergine and beef mince in a tomato sauce, topped with béchamel and grated cheese. R195

🍰 Slice of Classic Tiramisu
Bo***ir biscuits soaked in espresso and rum, layered with a silky vanilla mascarpone cream and finished with a dusting of cocoa. R55

Also on the à la carte this weekend

🐔 Chicken Kiev — breast of chicken stuffed with a fresh parsley and roasted garlic butter, crumbed and pan fried, with creamed potato and a medley of vegetables. R155

🍛 Mutton Curry — a classic Durban curry, fragrant and slow-simmered, with Basmati rice, roti and sambals. R190

🍫 Peppermint Crisp Treat — whipped fresh cream and caramel, crushed Peppermint Crisp, and Tennis biscuits infused with espresso and a touch of chocolate liqueur. R55

On the casual menu — perfect for a sunny lunch

🍔 Turkish Lamb Burger — two seared lamb patties on griddled Turkish flatbread with cool minted feta yoghurt, crisp lettuce and red onion. Best eaten with your hands. With sweet potato wedges. R125

🥑 Naked Burger with Avocado & Fresh Herb Salsa — twin beef patties, bun-less, on crisp lettuce with creamy avocado and a fresh tomato, red onion, coriander and basil salsa. With sweet potato crisps. R120

And breakfast in the morning sun

🍳 Eggs Florentine (V) — two poached eggs on homemade toasted bread with nutmeg-seasoned spinach and lemon Hollandaise. R90

🥞 French Toast — slices of our homemade bread dipped in local free-range eggs, fried and served with crisp bacon and maple syrup. R75

Open this weekend:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday · from 08h30 — breakfast, lunch and dinner
Sunday, Monday · from 08h30 to 15h00 — breakfast and lunch only

📞 063 945 5816 (call or WhatsApp)
🌐 www.thyme-out.co.za
📍 125 Van Riebeeck Street, Wakkerstroom

Honest food, beautifully done.