Peddlars & Co (previously known as Peddlars on the Bend) has been hard at work with a major revamp since the end of last year.
Back in January I reviewed Volaré, Chef Brad Ball’s new Italian restaurant which serves up contemporary Italian cuisine. If you missed that review – do hop on over here to give it a read.
Along with a revamp of their pub, now known as The Local, and their terrace dining area (The Oak Terrace), they’ve recently launched an exciting tapas/sharing style eatery called Graciales Social.
I popped in with my friend D a few weeks ago to give their menu a good sampling & I left there really impressed.
Firstly I have to say I absolutely love the decor. It’s fresh & modern with a bit of a fun attitude. I’d say it’s the perfect vibe for a casual meal with friends after a long day or week at the office.
The menu is centered around sharing style plates, so you’re encouraged to order a few different things. It was a tough choice, because everything sounded really tempting, but in the end D and I went for the following:

At the back is the Red Lentil Dhal (R48) & in the front you have the Beef Tataki with soya, chilli, lime and ginger (R88)

At the back you have the Sticky Pork Belly with Black Bean Chilli Curd (R88) & up front is the Sticky Vietnamese Ribs (R48)

We also ordered a portion of their Patatas Bravas which is actually part of their Mixed Board (R180) – but can also be ordered separately

And then to end things off on a sweet note, we shared the Yummy Petit Fours (R45) which consists of lemon tart, chocolate truffle & Turkish delight
Then on the service side, it was friendly and on point. The wine list has a few really nice options, and the general feel of the place is really relaxed & welcoming.
For all these reasons, I’m going to give Graciales the following score on the Miss K Kiss-o-Meter scale:
Do have a look at their full menu over here, and the next time you’re in the mood to try some really interesting flavours, I’d say definitely go ahead and book that table.
Here are the need to knows:
- They are open: Lunch & dinner, Mon – Sun
- For bookings: Call them on 021 794 7747 (or you can use their online booking system on their website)
- Their address is: Spaanschemat River Road, Constantia, right next door to The Last Word.
A big thanks to the Graciales team for looking after us so incredibly well on the evening. You can definitely count on seeing me again. 🙂
xxx