Dining at Yamu: Riverstone Restaurant and the Beach Canteen

Searching for restaurants in Clanwilliam? The best answer might already be on your doorstep if you’re staying at Yamu. Two on-site venues cover the job between them: Riverstone Restaurant and Beach Canteen handle everything from a proper sit-down dinner to a casual lakeside lunch, with no drive into town needed.

Both venues sit on the Yamu property, overlooking Clanwilliam Dam, so a full day of meals is possible without leaving the resort. Whether you’re after a special-occasion dinner or a casual lunch in your swimsuit, one of the two covers it.

Riverstone Restaurant: Yamu’s Main Dining Room

Riverstone is Yamu’s main restaurant, housed in the resort’s Great Tent and built around a seasonal, dam-view menu.

Expect dishes like pan-seared kingklip, beef bourguignon and prawn linguine, finished off with a Rooibos-infused malva pudding, all served with sweeping views over the dam and mountains. On weekends, a Chef’s Selection set menu turns dinner into more of an occasion, best enjoyed as the sun goes down. See the current menu at Riverstone Restaurant.

Beach Canteen: Easy, Lakeside and Barefoot

Beach Canteen is the relaxed option, set right on the water for cold drinks and easy bites between swims. It’s the better choice for lunch, a quick bite after a walk, or an easy family meal that doesn’t call for a dress code.

There’s no need to dry off or change before heading over. Sandy feet and swimsuits are part of the setting, not something to work around.

Riverstone or Beach Canteen: Which One Tonight?

Choosing between Yamu’s two on-site venues

A Full Day of Meals at Yamu

• Breakfast on the deck, looking out over the dam while the water is still calm
• An easy lunch at Beach Canteen between a swim and a walk
• Dinner at Riverstone as the mountains turn colour behind the water
• A Chef’s Selection set menu at Riverstone over weekends

Booking and Dietary Needs

It’s worth booking ahead for Riverstone over weekends, especially for the Chef’s Selection menu. If anyone in your group has dietary needs, mention this when you book, since the seasonal menu can usually be adjusted. Beach Canteen’s simpler menu tends to suit most preferences without much extra planning.

The View Does Half the Work

Both venues lean on the same setting: open water, mountains behind it, and light that changes through the day. At Riverstone, that view sits behind the plate through dinner. At Beach Canteen, it’s closer still, with the dam a few steps from your table.

It’s a big part of why guests tend to linger over a meal at Yamu rather than treating dinner as something to get through before bed.

FAQ

Are there restaurants in Clanwilliam without leaving the resort?

Yes. Yamu has two on-site dining venues, Riverstone Restaurant and Beach Canteen, covering formal and casual meals between them.

Do I need to book Riverstone Restaurant in advance?

It’s worth booking ahead, especially over weekends, when the Chef’s Selection set menu is served.

Is Beach Canteen suitable for families?

Yes. It’s a relaxed, casual venue right on the water, well suited to families and easy meals between activities.

For dam-view dining without leaving the resort, stay at Yamu and let Riverstone Restaurant and Beach Canteen handle the rest. Book your stay at Yamu.