Welcome to au bouchon rouge brasserie
A touch of Paris in the countryside
About Us
Votre maison loin de chez vous!
In short, our aim is to serve French comfort food made with fresh, local, seasonal and organic produce. We also trace our produce back to its source so that we always know where, when and how it originated.
Although living and cooking in SA for many years Parisian chef Julien Debray never lost his passion for the cuisine he grew up with. Now the time has come to share that passion with you. Here we don’t do what’s fashionable. Here we just do what we do.
Come and join us for lunch or for dinner. We will have something for everyone’s liking but don’t look for an English breakfast, Bobotie or Melktert on our menu.
We are a French Brasserie after all.
A Votre service!

Our Menu

reviews
Our Reviews Speak for themselves!
Cape Town is considered the food capital of South Africa (Africa?) but so far I had hunted in vain for a proper brasserie there or elsewhere in the country. There are plenty of pretentious places with a hollow menu degustation but no restaurant that actually serves French food. It took me a long time to find Au Bouchon Rouge hiding away in Riebeek Kasteel. To my mind, owner-chef Julien definitely runs the finest brasserie in the country, probably in Africa, possibly in the Southern hemisphere. Come to think of it, Au Bouchon Rouge could hold its own in any arrondissement. So why fly to Paris if you can drive to Riebeek Kasteel?
- Gerd Behrens
Julien is an outstanding chef who is really passionate about the quality of his dishes. He adds a genuine French flair to his superb, flavourful creations. The meat is cooked to perfection and seafood dishes are to die for. The food is always consistent and reliably 5-star quality. The setting is charming and intimate and well worth the drive from Cape town.
- Hedda Ind
Last week, I had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant. The minute you walk in, you feel as if you've entered a beauitful northern french Brasserie. The counter shows of all the delicious patisseries available to enjoy before, after or even in the middle of your meal.
My partner and I just happened upon this romantic and intimate French restaurant nestled in the heart of Riebeck Kasteel and we were blown away! He got the mussel pot (which was 1kg of tender garlic buttery goodness!) and I got the Kingclip which was so tender in the centre and the sides that came with it complimented the dish so well. The service was phenomenal - shout-out to Jack who was a pure delight and elevated our experience. We also loved that the chef is very involved and would bring out dishes himself and was happy to receive any feedback.
If you’re in Riebeck Kasteel, I highly suggest coming to Au Bouchon Rouge Brasserie! You will not be disappointed. I know we’re looking forward to our return.
- Nicky Fastovsky
I had the pleasure of having lunch at this French restaurant in the art destination Riebeeck Kasteel during their Solo Studios festival and it was fantastic. Owner and chef Julien Debray has been in the valley for decades and knows how to source the finest local produce from which he conjures incredible french country dishes. I had the Beef Bourguignon, it was in the middle of winter after all. Yes, it is a classic, perhaps nothing wildly experimental. This makes it the perfect candidate to review the faire. One can compare it to a multitude of past experiences. And it rose to the top from the first morsel I tasted. One realises you are in the hands of a master. Try this spot when next in Riebeck Kasteel or drive out to visit and treat yourself. Your tastebuds will be tantalised.
- Luan Nel
33 Main Street, Riebeek Kasteel, South Africa, 7306
- Opening Hours
Thursday - Saturday
10am - 10pm
Monday & Sunday
10am - 5pm