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Wolfgat
Attributes
- Romantic
- Outdoor Seating
- Great Views
- Sunsets
- Gourmet Guide Plated
- Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
Wolfgat offers a unique Strandveld dining experience showcasing a selection of indigenous ingredients specific to our coastal location.
The menu is inspired by the weather and the surrounding landscape. The series of dishes presented - predominantly seafood based - is complemented by local seaweeds, seasonal veldkos, venison, and pickings from our garden.
Some elements on the tasting menu take weeks of preparation, while other ingredients are handpicked on the day for the exact number of bookings that we receive.
We only book up to 20 diners per sitting - by keeping it small, we keep it sustainable.
Gourmet Guide Description
The picturesque West Coast seaside village of Paternoster catapulted to global recognition when chef Kobus van der Merwe opened Wolfgat. Named after the cave on which it is perched – both archaeologically and geologically significant—the building is steeped in meaning, dating back 130 years. It’s a setting that this innovative pioneer has capitalised on, respectfully. His signature Strandveld menu is a series of tasting dishes served in seven waves, enjoyed by only 20 diners at a time who appreciate sustainable seafood, local meats, and seasonal veldkos elevated with seaweed, wild herbs, and garden produce.
A savant with foraged veld ingredients, this artisan also has a deft hand with game and creating provident wine pairings. His gemsbok with egg, flavoured with turmeric, yoghurt purée, marinated apricot, and onion and parsley crumble invites diners to savour each component and then try them together. It’s a heavenly, carefully considered companionship. His soutslaai with ginger-cured Cape bream, blood orange, kumquat, and basil is simple yet memorable. The waterlogged leaf has crystals of water that lie on top, glistening on the plate, enticing you to fold it and enjoy each element inside as they come together. Kobus is precise. He’s instructed by the land and the sea, a master at perfecting what they present.
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