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Salsify @ the Roundhouse

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50 Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
Fine Dining
Location Pointer 394M+HX Cape Town, South Africa
4.7
(966 reviews)
RRR+
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Great Views
  • Sunsets
  • Fireplace
  • Gourmet Guide Plated
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50

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With sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and the majestic Lion’s Head as a backdrop, Salsify is a cornerstone of Cape Town's fine dining scene and work to preserve heritage – paying homage to history, stories, and ingredients while crafting light, delicate dishes.

The interiors offer not only a glimpse of the building’s history but also challenge the ways and graces of the time period, merging old and new. From hand-made origami ceiling installation, to the 1.3m Lady Salsify to pops of colour and touches of local art, Salsify’s space is grounded in its location – between land and sea.

Chefs Ryan Cole, Nina du Toit and their team, serve modern cooking, inspired by nature and driven by the seasons. Within the richly storied walls of national monument, The Roundhouse, an opulent culinary journey finely balanced between history, seasonality, and sustainability – a meal at Salsify is unlike any other.

Gourmet Guide™ Description

The setting is sublime, sandwiched between the Atlantic Ocean and Lion’s Head, with the Twelve Apostles providing a dramatic backdrop. Housed in the historic Roundhouse, Salsify gives a subtle nod to the site’s history while its menus and décor change seasonally and sustainably. You’ll be welcomed with a washing of your hands and taken to the new
Preservation Chamber, where fermentation is showcased in various stages of development. Settle in for a world-class 10-course chef’s menu or a reduced menu, knowing that your meal will redefine the way you love food.

A coal-roasted oyster with spekboom and ginger is dubbed ‘rys, vleis en aartappel’. The charred West Coast abalone with squid ink custard and Madagascar caviar is without doubt the finest way of indulging in this precious hero protein. Move on to the cold-smoked yellowtail with amasi whey, dill, and sorghum, knowing that while chef Ryan is dedicated to sourcing the finest local ingredients responsibly, his first choice is to catch from the sea himself.

The vegetarian course of a parsley dumpling with Jerusalem artichoke and wood sorrel transitions seamlessly into butter-fried line fish with lime leaf and a local squid emulsion, before the pork jowl with sultana and pork skin crumb shows that the chef’s boundary-pushing extends beyond ocean fare. Karoo Wagyu beef sirloin, joined on the plate with beef shin-baked rice and chakalaka, is cooked to perfection. The predessert of Madagascan vanilla and guava may lead into ‘Bertie’s pecan nuts’ with cherries and ancient grains. Every course is thoughtfully married with a wine of note and is completely in sync.

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 12h30 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h00
  • Wednesday 12h30 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h00
  • Thursday 12h30 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h00
  • Friday 12h30 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h00
  • Saturday 12h30 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h00
  • Sunday 12h30 - 14h00

Reviews (966)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.6
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.7
  • thijs r. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 09 Jan 26
    3 sterren niveau met glans doorstaan. Bijzondere smaken soms geraffineerd complex maar altijd in balans. De Han van de meester is duidelijk zichtbaar. We hebben vier restaurants gehad en dit is one ranking: 1. Salsify 2. TTK 3. Brookdale estate 4. Petit Colombes Niveau van Colombes is beduidend lager dan bij Salisbury terwijl hun prijs fors hoger is. Salisbury is voor ons met afstand de nr 1. !

  • Juliet R. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 08 Jan 26
    Lovely as always

  • Marius A. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Heidi S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 04 Jan 26
    I would definitely recommend this restaurant. We went for lunch with a friend and the views are stunning. The food.was absolutely amazing and each dish was prepared with care and flair. The service was exceptional and the whole experience was totally worth it.

  • Tanner C. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 04 Jan 26
    Chef Ryan Cole is onto something amazing here! Every time we return the menu and pairing has improved and changed. Amazing sommelier with knowledge beyond his selected wine list.

  • Vicki S. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 03 Jan 26
    I have already recommended to a number of friends and would return when agin in Cape Town

  • Michael P. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Fred G. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 03 Jan 26
    Wonderful overall experience for a special occasion

  • Moritz R. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Jonathan C. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 31 Dec 25
    Salsify at the Roundhouse is always a must do when in Cape Town. And it's more exciting when bringing friends, to see their reaction to everything that Salsify has to offer. Location and view - gorgeous Food - exquisite Cocktails - best Whiskey Sours in Cape Town Book this place and spend the money.

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