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Chefs Warehouse at Maison

Reviewers' Choice Awards 2022
Fine Dining French
R45, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
(1754 reviews)
RRR+

Attributes

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

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.

Reviews (1754)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.5
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.8
  • Louise B. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Mia Steenekamp Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 23 Apr 25
    Incredible food, beautifully plated. A must!

  • James M. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 22 Apr 25
    Only feedback would be that they should really give 2x tacos for the prawn dish and 2x vetkoek for that course - as a shame to split them in half when sharing tapas!

  • Axel N. Dined: 3 days ago
    3.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 22 Apr 25
    The whole Team seemed to be tired from the Long Easter Weekend

  • Anria v. Dined: 4 days ago
    1.3
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 2.0
    0.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 22 Apr 25
    We’ve visited this restaurant several times in the past and always enjoyed the food and atmosphere, which made this visit all the more disappointing. Unfortunately, the experience fell far short of the standard we’ve come to expect. The food, which has always been a highlight, was subpar this time. Dishes were overly salty, and one of the fish options was so overwhelmingly “fishy” that I could barely take a bite. Adding to the unpleasant experience, there was a dog brought in by other guests that barked constantly — at the waiters, at nearby chickens, and even at my children. It created a tense and uncomfortable environment, especially for our kids who no longer felt safe enough to go and play as they usually would. Service also took a noticeable dip. Used dishes and empty glasses were left on our table for most of the meal and were never cleared away, something we’ve never experienced before at this place. We kept coming back because of the consistent quality and warm atmosphere. Sadly, this visit was the complete opposite. We left disappointed and won’t be returning again.

  • Sebastien C. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Anna k. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Monique J. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Martin M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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  • Monday 12h00 - 21h00
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 21h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 21h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 21h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 21h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 21h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 21h00