A Michelin-starred restaurant in the port district where South African chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen blends Riviera produce with personal, narrative-driven cooking.
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The verdict
Worth the table for…
Great for
Couples
Solo travellers
Foodies
Photographers
Romantics
Depends
Travellers on a budget
If you've only got a day
History & culture buffs
Not for
Families with kids
Worth it for couples, solo travellers and foodies; not for families with kids.
What to order
The plates that decide it
The single set menu, including the signature bobotie — his South-African-meets-Riviera spiced mince dish is the plate to come for; the menu is the only format
The cheese bar across the street — a separate room with ~20 cheeses and accompaniments to round off the meal
French and South African wine pairing — the cellar leans into both countries; worth it if the budget stretches
Trying to order off-menu — there is no à la carte — the experience is the fixed progression
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
A genuine Michelin-star experience with a distinctive, personal point of view rather than generic fine dining.
Not independently verified — estimated
The room is small and demand is high — you need to book well ahead, and walk-ins are unrealistic.
Not independently verified — estimated
What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
Couples
An intimate, occasion-grade tasting menu away from the tourist crush of the old town.
Solo
The set-menu format and warm service make a single diner feel looked-after rather than awkward.
Good to know
Before you go
Cost
Michelin-starred tasting menu; high-end
Time
2.5–3 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
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