What to order at Chef's Table at Mount Nelson

Must order
The tasting menu, prepared in front of the table while the chefs explain each dish
Editor tip
It runs Wednesday to Sunday at 19:00 only, R1,650 a head or R2,420 with wine pairings, so book well ahead of a Cape Town stay.
CuisineTasting Menu
Price$$$$
Tasting menuR1650 per person, R2420 with wine pairing
NeighborhoodGardens
HoursWed-Sun 19:00, single seating. Closed Mon-Tue.
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Address: 76 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town 8001

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The Red Room by Chefs Warehouse ★ 4.2

$$$$ Pan-AsianGardensChef Liam Tomlin and David Schneider

The Red Room serves Pan-Asian small plates, dim sum and robata grill dishes under the Mount Nelson hotel in Gardens, Cape Town, a Liam Tomlin venture.

OrderThe four course Chefs' Choice menu, one small plate per course from har gow and siu mai to the robata grill

TipArrive at 17:00 for a cocktail and the Dim Sum Lounge menu in the bar before the dining room opens at 18:00.

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Heirloom at Cape Grace ★ 4.0

$$$ South AfricanV&a WaterfrontChef Wesli Jacobs

Heirloom took over the main dining room at the Cape Grace hotel on the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, reworking heritage Cape recipes nightly.

OrderMozambiquan peri peri lobster or the Cape Malay chicken curry, finished with a traditional Cape dessert

TipThe marina view seats fill first at dinner, ask for a table by the window when you confirm the booking.

FYN ★ 4.9

$$$$ Tasting R2,475 for the eight course FYN Experience menuTasting MenuCity BowlChef Bea Hesse

FYN in the Cape Town City Bowl pairs Japanese technique with Cape ingredients, crowned the 2026 Eat Out Restaurant of the Year for a second time.

OrderThe eight course FYN Experience menu, with kelp and abalone, Cape Point tuna and Karoo lamb

TipBe seated by 13:00 at lunch for the full eight course menu, as a shorter menu runs after that; solo diners and groups over six book by phone.

La Colombe ★ 4.8

$$$$ Tasting R2495 for the Chef's MenuTasting MenuConstantiaChef James Gaag

La Colombe sits above Constantia at Silvermist Estate, one of Cape Town's most decorated fine dining rooms on the current Eat Out three star list.

OrderThe Chef's Menu, from the signature Tuna 'La Colombe' to coal fired lamb

TipA deposit is taken at booking and refunded in full on cancellations 48 hours ahead; children under eight are not admitted and there is no BYO.

Pier ★ 4.5

$$$$ Tasting R2495 for the Chef's MenuSeafoodV&a WaterfrontChef John Norris-Rogers

Pier at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town runs a multi course tasting menu inspired by the sea under head chef John Norris-Rogers, a three star Eat Out room.

OrderThe Chef's Menu, from smoked mussel tart and curried hake to yellowfin tuna with nahm jim

TipThe lunch menu at R1,695 is the shorter way in; either menu needs a deposit at booking, refunded on cancellations 48 hours ahead, and no under eights.

The Red Room by Chefs Warehouse ★ 4.2

$$$$ Pan-AsianGardensChef Liam Tomlin and David Schneider

The Red Room serves Pan-Asian small plates, dim sum and robata grill dishes under the Mount Nelson hotel in Gardens, Cape Town, a Liam Tomlin venture.

OrderThe four course Chefs' Choice menu, one small plate per course from har gow and siu mai to the robata grill

TipArrive at 17:00 for a cocktail and the Dim Sum Lounge menu in the bar before the dining room opens at 18:00.

Salsify at the Roundhouse ★ 4.7

$$$$ Tasting MenuCamps BayChef Ryan Cole

Salsify occupies the historic Roundhouse above Camps Bay, Cape Town, named Eat Out Restaurant of the Year in 2025 under chef Ryan Cole's kitchen.

OrderThe seasonal tasting menu of local proteins, foraged herbs, ancient grains and preserves from earlier seasons

TipA R1,000 per guest deposit is due within 24 hours of the provisional booking, and children under 12 are not admitted.

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