BY MIKE PUCKETT

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Below is from their website…

Peli Peli is the only South African fusion restaurant in Texas and the 2010 Click2Houston winner for Best Romantic Restaurant in Houston. Guests are invited to dine under Peli Peli’s 30-foot tall, one-of-a-kind Acacia Tree and illuminated sky which creates an atmosphere perfect for romantic dinners and special occasions. Peli Peli also features avant-garde architecture, a spacious dining area, a Sunday brunch, full bar & lounge, a cozy, private dining room and an outdoor patio facing the Piazza. In addition to its awards for atmosphere (2009 Houston Press – Reader’s Choice) and ambience (Best Romantic Bar and Music Venue – Citysearch 2009), Peli Peli is one of only a handful of restaurants in Houston that have been rated at least 4-stars on every online food and drink website.

 

Good Eats Houston Recommends…

Appetizers

Peli Peli Prawn Cakes

Tiger Prawns • Kingklip • Peli Peli Seasoning Signature Breading • Peppadew Tartar Sauce

 

Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

Succulent Pan-Seared Scallops • Bacon • Peli Peli Sauce

 

Both paired with: Cape Town Cucumber

Cucumber vodka, mint, lemon, peri spiced rim

 

Stuffed Mushrooms

Champignon Mushrooms • Kingklip Stuffing • Peli Peli Sauce • Mixed Cheese

 

Knysna Oysters

Homemade Parmesan Cracker • Fire-Roasted Oysters • Peli Salsa • Peppadews • Cilantro

 

Both paired with: Peli Peli Freedom

Chardonnay, Privat Label

Hints of lemon grass, buttery character and creamy

 

​Mains​

Espetada  

Basted Filet • Garlic Herb Butter • Sautéed Baby Spinach • Roasted Red Potatoes • Carrot Bredie

 

Chicken Espetada  

Basted Chicken • Garlic Herb Butter • Onions • Sautéed Baby Spinach • Roasted Red Potatoes • Carrot Bredie

 

Both paired with: Ancient Earth

Pitotage/Shiraz Blend, Bellingham Winery

Bright fruit and spice flavors in this wine, while Shiraz adds color, deep berry tones, and hints of forest floor and wood smoke

 

Cape Town Skillet  

Tiger Prawns • Scallops • Peli Peli Shrimp • Mussels • Sautéed Calamari • South African Rice

 

Chilean Seabass  

10 oz. Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass over Sautéed Baby Spinach • Buttercream Sauce • Peli Herb Mix

 

Both paired with: Grace

Cabernet Sauvignon, Private Label

Hints of truffle New wood strengthens the structure whilst balancing tannis fruit and acidity to add a spicy, vanilla complexity

 

Great Karoo Lamb Chops 

4 Lamb Chops • Lemon Juice • Peli Herb Mix • Homemade Mint Sauce

 

Paired with: Breede River Tonic

Saffron infused gin, grapefruit liqueur, lemon juice and tonic

 

​Dessert​

Dessert Trio

Chocolate Mousse

Rich German Chocolate Cake Layered With Chocolate Mousse

 

Melktart

Traditional South African Dessert with a Peli Peli Twist

 

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Rich Moist Cake • Homemade Sticky Toffee • Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

 

All three paired with: Dom Pedro

South African cream and coffee liqueurs with whiskey and a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream

 

PHOTOGRAPHY: MIKE PUCKETT