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Fine Dining Seafood South African Vegetarian Friendly
Location Pointer Buitenverwachting, Klein Constantia Rd, Constantia, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa
4.7
(3152 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 (3152)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.5
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.7
  • Martin K. Dined: 1 day ago
    3.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 20 Mar 26
    The food is good. The appetizer with the snook was excellent. The bread service was excellent. The main with Kingclip was disappointing, dry. Overall the place is a bit pretentious and the food expensive. Service is excellent. It feels like it’s trying to be something it is not. Does not quite get there. I would not return.

  • Steve S. Dined: 1 day ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 20 Mar 26
    excellent service and food

  • Christian R. Dined: 1 day ago
    3.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 20 Mar 26
    Der ungeordnete Service lässt zu wünschen übrig. Die Portionen der Speisen passt nicht zur einer Menüabfolge und ist zu groß dimensioniert.

  • Gregory N. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Frederic J. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Rodger W. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Silke H. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Matthew B. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 18 Mar 26
    Magnificent food, service and setting

  • Janice F. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 18 Mar 26
    Wonderful service from Grant and the food was amazing 👌

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