My husband and I were in Oudtshoorn for one night on Thursday evening and after finding the no 1 Tripadvisor choice, Kalinka Restaurant, closed for the winter season, found out that locals rate The Colony Restaurant in the Queens Hotel, highly. After our experience there, we totally agree! Firstly the setting in the old, but renovated hotel is romantic with... More

Food was beautifully presented and served. Good glass of wine and very attentive service. Crisp white linen tablecloth and napkins to match - just made it really.

Menu and service. Really immaculate hotel dinner with good service, menu and staff we were seated overlooking main street as evening came on should have saved til last evening in O

Always love to eat here specially the rack of lamb. Also try the sole and the ostrich carpaccio. The white table cloths, service and friendly atmosphere is always wonderful.

We ate here on the edge evening, and booked a seat on the balcony. This was a great spot overlooking the street and faces away from the setting sun you aren't blinded as it goes down. We were in fairly early and started well. All the food was excellent, especially the meat dishes, and which had good flavour combinations, and... More

We rarely eat at restaurants linked to hotels but chose the Colony after the very good reviews on Tripadvisor and after recommendations from the owner of our Guesthouse. We were certainly not disappointed as the surroundings were very smart and the waitress was delightful, highly effficent and helpful. My wife had ostrich and I had steak - both cooked to... More

We had a really good meal in a very refined setting. The springbok loin was delicious and according to my husband the Karoo lamb was superb. They offer an extensive wine list and we opted for a very reasonably priced locally produced Sauvignon blanc. The staff were courteous, efficient and appropriately friendly. If you want to try well cooked, beautifully... More

After reviewing other comments on the Colony we decided to go there and we wern't disappointed. In spite of there being 3 tour groups in the service was fantastic and the attention given to us was excellent. My wife has specific dietary requirements which they handled with ease. The food was great one of the best meals we have had... More

Pleasantly surprised by this restaurant - excellent staff and top class food. A nice alternative to eat in the town