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Beyond Restaurant

Fine Dining Seafood South African Vegetarian Friendly
Buitenverwachting, Klein Constantia Rd, Constantia, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa
(3074 reviews)
RRR+

Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Sunsets
  • Wine Estate
  • Gourmet Guide Plated

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.

Reviews (3074)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.6
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.7
  • Philip R. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Britt D. Dined: 6 days ago
    3.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 22 Feb 25
    Had contact 3 times to assure the table at the window side with a nice view for a special occasion and 3 times they said “yes it is arranged”. But when we arrived we’ve got a table in the middle of the restaurant. Food was good but nog outstanding in my opinion. Great drinks though!

  • Barry D. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 21 Feb 25
    A great experience

  • Nick W. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 21 Feb 25
    A thoroughly enjoyable meal in a great ambience. Our foreign guests were blown away.

  • Chris C. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 21 Feb 25
    An excellent meal. We started with the tuna tataki, then one of us had the line fish (kingklip) and the other the pork belly. All were very good indeed. Of the desserts, the fennel mousse got full marks, but the dark chocolate eclair missed it by a point or two: the buchu was a bit overpowering. Overall, it remains very near the top of our list of high end restaurants

  • Till P. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 21 Feb 25
    Charles delivered an excellent service and showed his outmost flexibility: it was an extra ordinary experience. We will come back very soon and very often.

  • Ziyanda S. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Fiona V. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 20 Feb 25
    Absolutely excellent!

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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