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Beyond Restaurant

Seafood South African
4.7 RRR+
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Sunsets
  • Wine Estate
  • Gourmet Guide Plated

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Located on Buitenverwachting Wine Estate in Constantia, Beyond is a sophisticated restaurant where provenance, seasonality, and the origins of flavour are the foundation. The kitchen is led by Executive Chef Sebastian Stehr with guidance from FYN Group's chefs Peter Tempelhoff and Ashley Moss. The menu honours ingredients native to the Western Cape - sourced from the restaurant's indigenous garden, foraged from the nearby coast, and supplied by local producers - drawing on ancient ingredients, age-old traditions, and a deep connection to place and flavour.

The beverage programme follows the same philosophy. Wines from Buitenverwachting express the character of the estate's soils and vineyards, while the cocktail and non-alcoholic pairings incorporate indigenous ingredients alongside garden-grown herbs, house-made infusions, fermentations, and tinctures. The programme is led by FYN Group Sommelier and Beverage Director, Jennifer Hugé, recipient of the Eat Out Guide Patron Mixology Award.
The dining room looks out over the rolling vineyards through floor-to-ceiling windows, with the warmth of a fireplace lending an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere.

Beyond currently holds two Eat Out stars, two JHP Gourmet Guide plates and is listed on The World's 50 Best Discovery. Lunch is available Tuesday to Sunday, dinner Tuesday to Saturday.

Guests are welcome to enjoy cocktails in the lounge area of the restaurant.

37 Klein Constantia Rd, Nova Constantia, Cape Town, 7806
+27 (0)21 794 0306 | +27 (0)72 103 3343 | info@beyondrestaurant.co.za
Lunch: 12:00 – 14:30 | Tuesday – Sunday | Dinner: 18:00 – 20:30 | Tuesday – Saturday

Children aged 8 and older are welcome. We can accommodate most dietary needs or allergies with prior notice, unless severe or potentially fatal.

We are a cashless restaurant. We accept credit or debit cards only.

Gourmet Guide™ Description

The setting at Buitenverwachting wine estate in Constantia is resplendent, but it’s the story behind the plate that sets this restaurant apart. Don’t be surprised if a new dish is offered for you to try; in the background, there is always innovative and exploratory cooking… Chefs Peter Tempelhoff and Sebastian Stehr are pioneers, and their current discovery is centred on ancient ingredients. The newly planted garden on the estate is set to bring a different dimension to the menu. A move from set menus to à la carte makes unforgettable lunches with a vineyard vista even more appealing, but their unique ‘Origins’ menu truly takes the cake.

Dishes are thought-provoking yet finely balanced. The pan-roasted Cape fish with aromatic dhal, saffron-coconut labneh, sultana and turmeric gel, mussel bhaji, fenugreek and coriander velouté is a prime example of how they marry responsible sourcing with sterling flavours to produce something memorable. The Thai chicken dumplings with nam prik pao, makrut lime oil, pan-seared prawn, snow pea and charred baby corn salad, and the most sublime coconut lemongrass broth exhibit the chef’s penchant for umami. The slow-cooked free-range pork with ginger-sweet potato fondant, wilted mustard leaf, turnip and pear with an anise jus is one of those dishes that keeps everyone sated.

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 14h30, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 14h30, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Thursday 12h00 - 14h30, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Friday 12h00 - 14h30, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Saturday 12h00 - 14h30, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Sunday 12h00 - 14h30

Specials

Beyond Spring Special

Beyond Restaurant is offering a 4-Course Winter Special menu, priced at R690. Guests will have a chance to taste the best of the restaurants seasonal offerings, which highlight the Western Capes indigenous ingredients through dishes that deliver warmth and comfort.

  • 13 May - 24 Sep
  • Tue-Sat: 12:00 - 20:30
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 13 May 2026

Beyond Spring Sunday Lunch Special

Beyond Restaurant is offering a 4-Course Winter Special menu, priced at R690. Guests will have a chance to taste the best of the restaurants seasonal offerings, which highlight the Western Capes indigenous ingredients through dishes that deliver warmth and comfort.

  • 26 May - 24 Sep
  • Sunday only: 12:00 - 14:30
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 26 May 2026

Reviews (3323)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.5
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.7
  • Dee S. Dined: 2 days ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 31 Aug 26
    We have not been there in a long time. I always thought the restaurant was closed on a Sunday because all the rest of the vineyard is. We did not opt for the set 3 course menu, but when we opted for the 3 course a la carte, we were told that the amuse bouche was counted as one of the courses, which is not always the case in fine dining. We ordered wine by the glass. We ordered a wine called Blanc de Blanc which was on the white wine list. When it came, it was sparkling and it could not be changed, although nothing was written in the wine list to describe this. Our waiter kindly asked, but was told we could not change it to a normal sauvignon. I thought that was ungracious, as if we should have know that that wine was sparkling, it was not on the sparkling wine list either. The amuse bouche surprise was nice and the other dishes good, but not exceptional. The service was excellent. The ambience felt like regular diners who knew exactly which wines and food to order. Maybe we needed to be treated like new and potential regular customers.

  • Sean C. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Vonda W. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 31 Aug 26
    This was honestly one of the best meals I have had in a very long time. Exquisite food, brilliant service and an amazing setting makes for the perfect place to eat.

  • Fernando C. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Michelle J. Dined: 5 days ago
    3.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Bjorn N. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Thandiwe Z. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Juergen D. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 26 Aug 26
    Our dinner can simply be summarized: Delicious food, excellent service

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