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Featuring Chef James Diack at Basalt.

Revered for his passion and commitment towards sustainable dining and provenance, Chef James presents a refined tasting menu featuring ‘farm-to-fork' produce, sourced from Brightside, his organic family farm in the Magaliesburg.

With enthusiasm and natural flair, Chef James offers an elevated dining experience that is approachable, inspiring and fun!

Reviews (167)

4.3 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.1
Value 4.0
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.5
  • Shelley B. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 22 Apr 24
    A fine dining restaurant with delicious seasonal food. The staff and level of service was fantastic and they go out of their way to accommodate you as well as make you feel special. Thanks for an amazing meal and experience.

  • Kim C. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Lethinjabulo Mngadi Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 20 Apr 24
    The most amazing culinary experience. The service was incredible, the food was beyond what I expected. I had an amazing night

  • Costanza T. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Alan F. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 20 Apr 24
    Outstanding dinner. Good, well prepared and interesting dishes, not overly fussy but well presented. Skilled and personable waiters; service outstanding.

  • Michael L. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 20 Apr 24
    Superb cooking from James and team. What a sensational meal: lovely ingredients locally sourced, excellent service and pleasant dining room. World class.

  • Juan M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 14 Apr 24
    waiting for the next menu in a few weeks

    Basalt at The Peech Hotel responded on Tue 16 Apr 24:
    HI Juan Thanks so much for your review and for clarifying that you made an error on the 1 rating indicated value. We look forward to welcoming you back to Basalt for our next menu offering in June. Regards Team Basalt

  • Jaco V. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 15 Apr 24
    We had an enjoyable dinner at Basalt to celebrate my wedding anniversary.

  • Wesley W. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Simi R. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 07 Apr 24
    Excellent service and quality of food. Attention to detail is faultless. Great evening - highly recommend

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  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday CLOSED
  • Wednesday CLOSED
  • Thursday 18h30 - 23h00
  • Friday 18h30 - 23h00
  • Saturday 18h30 - 23h00
  • Sunday CLOSED