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A Parisian classic with South African soul in Stellenbosch: Mill St Bistro's 'L'Entrecôte Experience'
The L'Entrecôte Experience at Mill St Bistro, showcases Michelin-starred chef Phil Carmichael tribute to South African produce in a homage to French cuisine.
It's not often that a plate of steak and chips lingers in your mind long after the meal—but then again, not every plate comes from Mill St Bistro in Stellenbosch.
Michelin-starred chef Phil Carmichael's latest addition to the menu, the 'MSB L'Entrecôte Experience', is more than just a nod to a French classic.
It's a carefully considered tribute to excellent South African produce, traditional technique, and good, honest generosity—all at a surprisingly accessible R350 per person.
The experience starts with a crisp green salad lightly dressed with a fynbos and honey vinaigrette—a subtle introduction before the main event.
What follows is a flame-seared grass-fed rump of beef, cooked over woodfire for that unmistakable smokiness. It arrives sliced, tender, and perfectly seasoned, accompanied by a velvety mushroom café au lait sauce and a generous pile of bottomless shoestring fries.
Yes, bottomless. But what makes it even better is that the steak is served twice. Just when you think it's over, the second round arrives—ensuring you truly get to savour the moment.
