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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
(3106 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 (3106)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.5
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.7
  • Britta S. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 02 Mar 26
    After some difficulties to get the right table beyond service and food was really excellent and the waiter loved to support its guests. We would highly recommend beyond, it is perfect for special days. Hope that we are able to come back.

  • Bianca W. Dined: 1 day ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Alice K. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • David M. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 02 Mar 26
    as always...excellent

  • Barbara J. Dined: 2 days ago
    2.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 01 Mar 26
    After arrival, at least 15 minutes before a drinks order was taken, a further 20 minutes before the bottle of wine appeared. We all had the two course menu, considering we arrived at 19:20 we did not receive the starter until 20:40. Then over half an hour before the main course was served. When we enquired about the delay between courses we were informed that the restaurant is fully booked and that the kitchen is very busy. The female staff member mentioned that she would inform the manager of our conversation, however, said manager could not be bothered to come to our table to alleviate the poor service delivery. Overall got the sense that they could not care less about our patronage and we would most definitely think twice before recommending this restaurant to friends.

  • Mpho R. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • David C. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 01 Mar 26
    Had 3 courses not full tasting Excellent beef … so tender.

  • Liane S. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 01 Mar 26
    Great view and delicious food.

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