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beyond Restaurant

Vegetarian Friendly South African Seafood Fine Dining
Location Pointer Buitenverwachting, Klein Constantia Rd, Constantia, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa
4.7
(3491 reviews)
RRR+
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Sunsets
  • Wine Estate
  • Gourmet Guide Plated

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Our mission is to give our guests a place to celebrate life’s special moments by offering the best food, service, and ambiance.

Gourmet Guide™ Description

The setting at Buitenverwachting wine estate in Constantia is resplendent, but it’s the story behind the plate that sets this restaurant apart. Don’t be surprised if a new dish is offered for you to try; in the background, there is always innovative and exploratory cooking… Chefs Peter Tempelhoff and Sebastian Stehr are pioneers, and their current discovery is centred on ancient ingredients. The newly planted garden on the estate is set to bring a different dimension to the menu. A move from set menus to à la carte makes unforgettable lunches with a vineyard vista even more appealing, but their unique ‘Origins’ menu truly takes the cake.

Dishes are thought-provoking yet finely balanced. The pan-roasted Cape fish with aromatic dhal, saffron-coconut labneh, sultana and turmeric gel, mussel bhaji, fenugreek and coriander velouté is a prime example of how they marry responsible sourcing with sterling flavours to produce something memorable. The Thai chicken dumplings with nam prik pao, makrut lime oil, pan-seared prawn, snow pea and charred baby corn salad, and the most sublime coconut lemongrass broth exhibit the chef’s penchant for umami. The slow-cooked free-range pork with
ginger-sweet potato fondant, wilted mustard leaf, turnip and pear with an anise jus is one of those dishes that keeps everyone sated.

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 23h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 23h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 23h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 23h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 23h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 14h30

Reviews (3491)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.5
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.7
  • Silvio F. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 24 Nov 25
    Super 😀🤗

  • Wendy S. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 24 Nov 25
    This was the best fine dining experience i have had. The service, food, MCC, scenery was absolutely perfect. Will definitely come back again.

  • Stefan R. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • George F. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 24 Nov 25
    Excellent Lunch - Thank you - somewhat difficult to find.

  • Juergen B. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Stephan V. Dined: 2 days ago
    4
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 23 Nov 25
    Excellent Service and Food ! Only our sitting was not 5 star 😉

  • JP R. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 23 Nov 25
    Delightful time, food was so good I could easily ignore an upset child. I bet the little one was like me, wanting even more pudding but out tummies were full from the first 2 course. I could have cried for more too! And service made the day, a lovely lady attended to our every need, so big thanks to her.

  • Martijn S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 23 Nov 25
    it exceeded our expectations and more.. wow, if you have the chance, just book a table and let you surprise your self with all this treasure. staff is more then friendly and helpful food was delicious and the wine pairing was spot on. so go and join, a nice stop before is buitenverwachting .. check the wines and have fun.

  • Peter T. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 23 Nov 25
    Great experience all round excellent food and tremendous staff Our sixth year and can’t wait for next year

  • Zubeida M. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 22 Nov 25
    Excellent all round experience. The staff especially Amanda looked after us well and spoiled my husband for his birthday.

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