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Chefs Warehouse at Maison

Reviewers' Choice Awards 2022
Fine Dining French
Location Pointer R45, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
4.7
(1926 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 (1926)

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

    Reviewed on: Sun 11 Jan 26
    The second time we came here. I one word FENOMINAL

  • Oliver N. Dined: 2 days ago
    3.8
    Food 2.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 10 Jan 26
    Most beautiful location but very weak pescetarian and vegetarian options. Essentially the meat version without the meat, not adequate in 2026.

  • Erin M. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Janne B. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 09 Jan 26
    Top

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

    Reviewed on: Fri 09 Jan 26
    Excellent food and outstanding service !! The food was the right amount of delicious flavours and not too rich . An absolute must in Franschhoek

  • Ellie B. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Thomas D. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    3.8
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Juergen M. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 06 Jan 26
    Wonderful!

  • JEAN L. Dined: 6 days ago
    2.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 06 Jan 26
    Food was very tasty and good, thank you, however, on querying the taste of the ordered bottle, we asked the waiter to call the sommelier. He stated that the reason why the Bouchard Finlayson Hannibal 2021 was brown is colour and flat was "because of the excessive SO2 that was added during the bottling process..." We continued to drink half a glass each of the bottle, but it was obvious that the bottle was indeed corked. We decided to return the bottle and half of the glasses and opted for a glass each of the Graff red wine. This was delicious. We were then charged for the bottle of Hannibal....

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