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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 (181)

4.3 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.1
Value 4.0
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.5
  • Sello K. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 18 May 24
    From the moment we arrived the service was impeccable. It was an amazing culinary experience and the menu from start to finish was well curated. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend Basalt

  • Anthony H. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 17 May 24
    Excellent all round

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

    Reviewed on: Fri 17 May 24
    One of Joburg’s hidden culinary gems. An absolute must!

  • Prelisha G. Dined: 3 days ago
    3.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 17 May 24
    The pork was overcooked The fish was too salty and oily

  • Jordi F. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 13 May 24 (Guest left no comment)

    Basalt at The Peech Hotel responded on Mon 13 May 24:
    Hi Jordi Thank you for joining us for Mother's Day celebration! We are thrilled that you enjoyed the experience and hope to see you again soon. Team Basalt

  • Nicholas S. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 13 May 24 (Guest left no comment)

    Basalt at The Peech Hotel responded on Mon 13 May 24:
    HI Nicholas, Thank you so much for joining us yesterday for Mother's Day, it was a pleasure to host you and your family and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Team Basalt

  • Treshen M. Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 13 May 24
    Great dining experience and love the food philosophy of James Diack.

    Basalt at The Peech Hotel responded on Mon 13 May 24:
    HI Treshen Thank you so much for your review and for joining us with your family on Mother's Day! It was a pleasure to host you and we hope to see you again soon for the next upcoming menu from June. Team Basalt

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