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beyond Restaurant

Fine Dining Seafood South African Vegetarian Friendly
Location Pointer Buitenverwachting, Klein Constantia Rd, Constantia, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa
4.7
(3132 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 (3132)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.5
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.7
  • Nosipho C. Dined: 2 days ago
    3.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 13 Mar 26
    The food was great as always, but the service was disappointing. The waiters were inattentive, and despite spending 20k on a set menu (with no special requests), we felt overlooked. There wasn’t even a thank you at the end, and the overall attitude felt dismissive — as if they couldn’t wait for us to leave. It was also frustrating to receive threatening messages demanding payment of a deposit that had been incorrectly charged by reception, with ultimatums to pay or risk cancellation, yet no effort to rectify the mistake. Unfortunately, the overall experience didn’t match the quality of the food.

  • Detlev B. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 13 Mar 26
    Excelent food, wine and service. On our next holiday in Cape Town, we‘ll direkt come back.

  • Sandra Z. Dined: 3 days ago
    1.8
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 13 Mar 26
    Really disappointed experience for the second time. Food quality especially the main courses are not good. So never again for dinner.

  • Ruediger S. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Frederic J. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 12 Mar 26
    Top restaurant

  • Pauline R. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 11 Mar 26
    Everything about our evening was first class. Superb hosts and excellent service. Food was gorgeous and plentiful. I had two course and my husband three. Make sure you book a table in the dining room if eating when light so you can take in your the views of the vines. Would recommend 100%

  • Martin S. Dined: 4 days ago
    3.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 11 Mar 26
    The food especially the meat was not what we expected. Highly overpriced! We could not recommend that Placebo

  • Nicholas P. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 11 Mar 26
    Excellent food and service in a wonderful location. Surely one of the best restaurants in South Africa.

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