What assistants recommend in Stellenbosch
ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini were asked 22 questions the way people ask them, with web search on, and told to link each place's own site. Below is every question, with the places named, who named them, and the direct link where the place has one.
100
places named across the 22 questions
111
businesses in this index
35
with a website of their own
79%
of the places named came with their own site
Every other business in the index was never named. The questions are a sample of what people ask, and the places named change from one round to the next.
Asked on 2026-10-22. Where the answers send people · The Stellenbosch index · Markdown.
I'm feeling like chicken tonight. Where can I order from?
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Nando’s Stellenbosch not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site Claude with its own site Gemini with its own site | nandos.co.za |
| Hungry Lion | ChatGPT with its own site Claude with its own site | hungrylion.co.za · order direct |
| Galitos not in the index | Gemini with its own site | galitos.co.za |
| KFC Stellenbosch Shell Garage not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | kfc.co.za |
| Mochachos | Claude with its own site | mochachos.co.za |
| Steers | Gemini with its own site | steers.co.za |
I want to book a table for two tonight somewhere romantic.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Rust en Vrede Wine Estate Restaurant not in the index | Claude with its own site Gemini with its own site | rustenvrede.com |
| Delaire Graff Estate Restaurant not in the index | Claude with its own site | delaire.co.za |
| Delaire Graff Restaurant not in the index | Gemini with its own site | delairegraff.co.za |
| DUSK | ChatGPT with its own site | duskrestaurant.co.za |
| Helena’s | ChatGPT with its own site | helenasrestaurant.co.za |
| Post & Pepper | Gemini with its own site | postandpepper.co.za |
| The Jordan Restaurant not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | jordanwines.com |
| Mont Marie Restaurant not in the index | Claude through a marketplace | marketplace only |
Best pizza delivered to where I'm staying, right now.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Debonairs Pizza | Claude with its own site | debonairspizza.co.za · order direct |
| Gino’s Stellenbosch not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | ginos.co.za |
| Holy Dough | Claude with its own site | mrd.com |
| NY Slice not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | nyslicepizza.com |
| NY Slice Pizza not in the index | Claude with its own site | eatout.co.za |
| Vendetta’s not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | vendettas.co.za |
| Quickest route not in the index | ChatGPT by name | no link given |
A good vegan or vegetarian lunch near the centre, today.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Bistro | Gemini with its own site | basicbistro.co.za |
| Helena’s Restaurant | ChatGPT with its own site | helenasrestaurant.co.za |
| Java Bistro not in the index | Gemini with its own site | javabistro.co.za |
| Juvenate Conscious Eatery not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | juvenate.co.za |
| La Coco C not in the index | Gemini with its own site | lacococ.co.za |
| La Pineta not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | forest44.co.za |
| Piza e Vino | Claude with its own site | pizaevino.co.za |
| Slaley Bistro not in the index | Claude with its own site | wineroute.co.za |
| Greengate Eatery | Claude by name | no link given |
I want sushi delivered this evening.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Sushi Box Stellenbosch not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site Claude with its own site Gemini with its own site | sushibox.co.za |
| Watami Sushi not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site Claude with its own site | watami.co.za |
| Genki Sushi not in the index | Gemini with its own site | genki.co.za |
| Watami Sushi not in the index | Gemini with its own site | watamisushi.co.za |
A traditional local restaurant that tourists don't know. Book me a table for Saturday.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| De Volkskombuis not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site Claude with its own site Gemini with its own site | devolkskombuis.co.za |
| De Eetkamer | Claude by name | de-eetkamer.co.za · book direct |
| Die Stoep not in the index | Gemini with its own site | vriesenhof.co.za |
| Helena’s Restaurant | ChatGPT with its own site | helenasrestaurant.co.za |
| Le Pommier not in the index | Claude with its own site | lepommier.co.za |
| Middelvlei Boerebraai not in the index | Gemini with its own site | middelvlei.co.za |
| Stellenbosch Kitchen/Kombuis | ChatGPT with its own site | stellenboschkitchen.co.za · book direct |
| De Volkskombuis not in the index | Claude by name | no link given |
Brunch on Sunday for four. Where can I reserve?
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Bistro | ChatGPT with its own site Claude through a marketplace | basicbistro.co.za |
| De Warenmarkt | ChatGPT with its own site | dewarenmarkt.com |
| Lanzerac Deli not in the index | Gemini with its own site | lanzerac.co.za |
| Middelvlei Boerebraai not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | middelvlei.co.za |
| Postcard Cafe not in the index | Claude with its own site | eatout.co.za |
| Stellenbosch Kitchen | Gemini with its own site | stellenboschkitchen.co.za · book direct |
| TERRA Restaurant | Gemini with its own site | terrarestaurant.co.za · book direct |
| Jonkershuis not in the index | Claude through a directory | directory only |
Seafood dinner with a view, table for four this week.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Tokara Restaurant not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site Gemini with its own site | tokara.com |
| Alluvia Restaurant not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | alluvia.co.za |
| Delaire Graff Restaurant not in the index | Gemini with its own site | delairegraff.co.za |
| The Stellenbosch Reserve not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | thestellenboschreserve.com |
| The Wine Glass | Claude with its own site | thewineglass.guru |
| Waterford Estate Restaurant not in the index | Gemini with its own site | waterfordestate.co.za |
A cheap lunch menu near the centre.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Watami | Claude through a directory Gemini by name | directory only |
| Asta Italian Restaurant not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | astarestaurant.com |
| Basic Bistro | Gemini with its own site | basicbistro.co.za |
| Java Café/Bistro not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | livespecials.co.za |
| Stellenbosch Kitchen | ChatGPT with its own site | stellenboschkitchen.co.za · book direct |
| Java Bistro not in the index | Gemini through a directory | directory only |
Birthday dinner for eight on Friday. I want to book online.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| DUSK | ChatGPT with its own site Claude with its own site | duskrestaurant.co.za |
| De Eetkamer | ChatGPT with its own site | de-eetkamer.co.za · book direct |
| MERTIA Restaurant | Gemini with its own site | mertia.co.za |
| Post & Pepper | Gemini with its own site | postandpepper.co.za |
| TERRA Restaurant | Gemini with its own site | terrarestaurant.co.za · book direct |
| The Stellenbosch Reserve not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | thestellenboschreserve.com |
| Stellenbosch Kitchen | Claude through a marketplace | book direct |
| Giovannis at Eikendal not in the index | Claude by name | no link given |
Best burger in town, and I want to order online.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| De Vrije Burger | ChatGPT with its own site Claude through a marketplace Gemini with its own site | bertusbasson.com · order direct |
| Casa Cerveza | Claude with its own site | casacerveza.co.za |
| Craft Wheat and Hops | Gemini with its own site | craftstellenbosch.co.za |
| Hudsons The Burger Joint not in the index | Gemini with its own site | theburgerjoint.co.za · book direct |
| Rocco & Riley | ChatGPT with its own site | voermynou.co.za |
| Stud the Burger Shop not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | studtheburgershop.co.za |
| Hudsons The Burger Joint not in the index | Claude by name | no link given |
Something to eat after midnight, delivered or open late.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| KFC Stellenbosch Shell Garage not in the index | Gemini with its own site | kfc.co.za |
| McDonalds Stellenbosch Drive-Thru not in the index | Gemini with its own site | mcdonalds.co.za |
| NY Slice Stellenbosch not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | nyslicepizza.com |
| Stud the Burger Shop not in the index | Claude with its own site | studtheburgershop.co.za |
| What Id do not in the index | Claude through a marketplace | marketplace only |
| Bossa Stellenbosch not in the index | ChatGPT by name | no link given |
| Holy Dough | Claude by name | no link given |
| Uber Eats not in the index | Claude by name | no link given |
Dinner with two kids tonight, somewhere relaxed. Book a table for four.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Stellenbosch Kitchen | ChatGPT with its own site Gemini with its own site | stellenboschkitchen.co.za · book direct |
| Happy Folks Stellenbosch | Claude with its own site | happyfolks.co.za |
| Melfort not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | melfort.co |
| Melfort Restaurant not in the index | Gemini with its own site | melfort.co.za |
| Mont Marie Restaurant not in the index | Gemini with its own site | montmarie.co.za |
| Vadas Family Eatery & Bakery not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | vadas.co.za |
| ColCacchio Stellenbosch not in the index | Claude through a marketplace | marketplace only |
| Kleine Liebe Deli & Restaurant not in the index | Claude by name | no link given |
I'm coeliac. A restaurant with real gluten-free options for dinner, book it.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| De Warenmarkt | Gemini with its own site | dewarenmarkt.com |
| Jardine Restaurant not in the index | Gemini with its own site | jardine.co.za |
| Rykaart’s at Longridge not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | longridge.co.za |
| Stellenbosch Kitchen | ChatGPT with its own site | stellenboschkitchen.co.za · book direct |
| Tokara Restaurant not in the index | Gemini with its own site | tokararestaurant.co.za |
| Tokara Restaurant not in the index | Claude with its own site | tokara.com |
| Una Más not in the index | Claude by name | no link given |
Lunch on a terrace in the sun tomorrow. Where can I reserve?
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Delaire Graff Restaurant not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site Claude with its own site Gemini with its own site | delaire.co.za |
| Ernie Els Wines Restaurant not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | ernieels.com |
| Rust en Vrede Restaurant not in the index | Gemini with its own site | rustenvrede.com |
| The Stellenbosch Reserve not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | thestellenboschreserve.com |
| Tokara Restaurant not in the index | Gemini with its own site | tokara.com |
| Rust en Vrede not in the index | Claude by name | no link given |
| The Vine Bistro not in the index | Claude by name | no link given |
A dinner for a group of twelve next Thursday. Who takes big tables online?
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| The Fat Butcher | Claude by name Gemini with its own site | fatbutcher.co.za |
| De Eetkamer | ChatGPT with its own site | de-eetkamer.co.za · book direct |
| Helena’s Restaurant | ChatGPT with its own site | helenasrestaurant.co.za |
| Melfort not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | melfort.co |
| Mont Marie Restaurant not in the index | Claude with its own site | eatout.co.za |
| Overture not in the index | Gemini with its own site | bertusbasson.com · order direct |
| Rust en Vrede Restaurant not in the index | Gemini with its own site | rustenvrede.com |
A special tasting menu for our anniversary next month. Book us in.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| MERTIA | ChatGPT with its own site Claude through a directory Gemini with its own site | mertia.co.za |
| DUSK | ChatGPT with its own site Gemini with its own site | duskrestaurant.co.za |
| The Jordan Restaurant with Marthinus Ferreira not in the index | Claude with its own site Gemini with its own site | jordanwines.com |
| QUARTZ at Quoin Rock not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | quoinrock.co.za |
| Rust en Vrede Restaurant not in the index | Claude with its own site | rustenvrede.com |
A quiet place for a business lunch on Tuesday, book for three at noon.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| De Eetkamer | ChatGPT with its own site Gemini with its own site | de-eetkamer.co.za · book direct |
| Cucina di Giovanni at Eikendal not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | eikendal.com |
| Delaire Graff Restaurant not in the index | Claude with its own site | delaire.co.za |
| Lievland Café not in the index | Gemini with its own site | lievland.co.za |
| The Stellenbosch Reserve not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | thestellenboschreserve.com |
| Tokara Restaurant not in the index | Claude with its own site | tokara.com |
| Waterford Estate Restaurant not in the index | Gemini with its own site | waterfordestate.co.za |
| Rust en Vrede not in the index | Claude by name | no link given |
Good breakfast near the centre tomorrow from 8. Can I book?
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Bistro | ChatGPT with its own site Claude through a marketplace | basicbistro.co.za |
| Stellenbosch Kitchen | ChatGPT with its own site Gemini by name | stellenboschkitchen.co.za · book direct |
| Helena’s Restaurant | ChatGPT with its own site | helenasrestaurant.co.za |
| Website: http://www.yayacafe.co.za/ not in the index | Claude with its own site | yayacafe.co.za |
| Meraki | Claude by name | no link given |
| Oude Werf Restaurant not in the index | Gemini by name | no link given |
| TERRA Restaurant | Gemini by name | book direct |
| Ya-Ya Café | Claude by name | no link given |
Something healthy like bowls or salads delivered to my office at lunch.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Rocco & Riley | ChatGPT with its own site Gemini with its own site | roccoandriley.co.za · order direct |
| The Poké Co | ChatGPT with its own site Gemini with its own site | pokecoct.com |
| FitChef not in the index | Gemini with its own site | fitchef.co.za |
| KAUAI Stellenbosch not in the index | Claude with its own site | kauai.co.za |
| Sweetbeet not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | sweetbeet.co.za |
| The Poke Co, Stellenbosch not in the index | Claude with its own site | pokecoct.com |
| Nü Health Food not in the index | Claude by name | no link given |
A wine bar with small plates tonight. Reserve two seats.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Spek & Bone | ChatGPT with its own site Gemini with its own site | bertusbasson.com · order direct |
| The Stellenbosch Wine Bar not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site Claude with its own site | thestellenboschwinebar.com |
| Bartinney Wine & Champagne Bar not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | bartinney.co.za |
| Pink Valley Wines not in the index | Claude with its own site | pinkvalleywines.com |
| Post & Pepper | Gemini with its own site | postandpepper.co.za |
| Qbar not in the index | Claude with its own site | quoinrock.co.za |
| The Wine Glass | Gemini with its own site | thewineglass.guru |
Somewhere good that's actually open on Monday evening, book a table.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Bistro | ChatGPT with its own site Claude by name | basicbistro.co.za |
| De Warenmarkt | ChatGPT with its own site | dewarenmarkt.com |
| Java Bistro not in the index | Gemini with its own site | javabistro.net · book direct |
| MERTIA | ChatGPT with its own site | mertia.co.za |
| Stellenbosch Kitchen | Gemini with its own site | stellenboschkitchen.co.za · book direct |
| TERRA Restaurant | Gemini with its own site | terrarestaurant.co.za · book direct |
How this is read
Each assistant was asked each question once, with web search on, for up to three places and the link to each one's own website. Names are read from the answer and matched against the index. Any link between one name and the next belongs to that place. "With its own site" means the assistant linked the place's own website. "Through a marketplace" or "a directory" means it linked a listing instead, and "by name" means it gave no link. The direct links come from the Direct Index's own scan of the place's site. The assistant didn't supply them.