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Chefs Warehouse at Maison

Reviewers' Choice Awards 2022
Fine Dining French
Location Pointer R45, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
4.7
(1946 reviews)
RRR+
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Sunsets
  • Fireplace
  • Gourmet Guide Plated
  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Top 100

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Chefs Warehouse at Maison sources only the very best local ingredients from small-scale suppliers and farmers.

The chefs buy in all fish on the bone and all meat as whole carcasses: butchering, filleting, curing, and processing everything in-house, and leaving nothing to waste. The menu is served over four courses and celebrates the coming together of people around a table sharing not only the food but more importantly, each other's company.

Each course is designed to invoke memories of past meals shared with friends or loved ones. Whether it’s a picnic in the garden, a lazy meal by the sea, a quick bite on the street, or a feast with family.

In this, we aim to unite all guests while they reminisce and share their specific memories of familiar moments.

Gourmet Guide™ Description

Liam Tomlin knew that Maison and Franschhoek would be the perfect home for his winelands Chefs Warehouse, and chef partner David Schneider, the culinary artisan, to put it on the map. The relaxed, contemporary farm setting that allows the outside to be felt within is a drawcard; the sophisticated yet fun fare is what converts judicious diners into regular fans.

David transforms seasonal, regional ingredients from ordinary to extraordinary, making it look effortless, yet there is intellect and instinct behind every plate. His menu accents local, with house-made condiments and additions for the four courses evoking memories of past meals shared. There is an ode to picnics, seaside, street food, and family feasts. His ethos is ethically centred on the seasons and making full use of every animal, with on-site processing. Lavish vegan and vegetarian options are praiseworthy, reflecting how he elevates each element from its simplest form.

A course of small dishes may include wood-fired mushrooms (foraged from Newlands Forest) with truffle and hazelnut, smoked snoek with cabbage, cultured cream and chives – though it may sound unusual – is enchanting, and yellowtail ceviche with lime, sweet potato and corn,
reminiscent of David’s travels to Peru. You may make your own miniature ham and cheese sandwiches from the area-sourced prosciutto proudly on display, with little brioche slices. Or cut your seaweed parcel open with scissors so that you can devour line fish. In colder times of the year, expect local truffles, chestnuts, pear, and celeriac. Here is a serious chef who just wants his diners to have fun.

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday CLOSED
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 21h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 21h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 21h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 21h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 15h00

Reviews (1946)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.6
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.7
  • Katerina V. Dined: 2 days ago
    4
    Food 2.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 25 Jan 26
    The place and the staff are simply some of the best. And actually, the food was very good as well – however, about six hours later my husband and I both had very severe diarrhoea. Perhaps the sashimi was no longer fresh … unfortunately.

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

    Reviewed on: Sun 25 Jan 26
    Hands down, best meal of the trip. Thank you to everyone working hard yesterday, you made it all seem effortless and certainly a memorable experience for us!

  • Lanneke W. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 24 Jan 26
    Beautiful place, outstanding food and more than lovely staff. Little heaven on earth

  • Tina L. Dined: 6 days ago
    3
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 23 Jan 26
    Too much for both food and wine. To eat on the same plate for several courses was not a pleasent either. We were also the last customers and we felt like everyone was waiting for us to finish.

  • Gail G. Dined: 5 days ago
    3.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 22 Jan 26
    So much confusion over food preferences! We have been here many times and always had a meal to remember but not this time. As well as receiving the incorrect food dishes, the food and service was mediocre. We have eaten way better dinners in Franschoek for much less money.

  • Shanna J. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 20 Jan 26
    one of the best cullinary experiences i've ever had - can;t thank you enough ! my new favourite restaurant xxx

  • Mark B. Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 20 Jan 26
    Superb tasting menu that requires a 2 hour Wine Tram stop. Beware though. We missed the last 2 courses as the service team were not focused on the timing we pre-agreed with them 😳😳😳

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