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Chefs Warehouse at Maison

Reviewers' Choice Awards 2022
Fine Dining French
Location Pointer R45, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
4.7
(1791 reviews)
RRR+
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Sunsets
  • Fireplace
  • Gourmet Guide Plated
  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Top 100

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Chefs Warehouse at Maison sources only the very best local ingredients from small-scale suppliers and farmers.

The chefs buy in all fish on the bone and all meat as whole carcasses: butchering, filleting, curing, and processing everything in-house, and leaving nothing to waste. The menu is served over four courses and celebrates the coming together of people around a table sharing not only the food but more importantly, each other's company.

Each course is designed to invoke memories of past meals shared with friends or loved ones. Whether it’s a picnic in the garden, a lazy meal by the sea, a quick bite on the street, or a feast with family.

In this, we aim to unite all guests while they reminisce and share their specific memories of familiar moments.

Gourmet Guide™ Description

Liam Tomlin knew that Maison and Franschhoek would be the perfect home for his winelands Chefs Warehouse, and chef partner David Schneider, the culinary artisan, to put it on the map. The relaxed, contemporary farm setting that allows the outside to be felt within is a drawcard; the sophisticated yet fun fare is what converts judicious diners into regular fans.

David transforms seasonal, regional ingredients from ordinary to extraordinary, making it look effortless, yet there is intellect and instinct behind every plate. His menu accents local, with house-made condiments and additions for the four courses evoking memories of past meals shared. There is an ode to picnics, seaside, street food, and family feasts. His ethos is ethically centred on the seasons and making full use of every animal, with on-site processing. Lavish vegan and vegetarian options are praiseworthy, reflecting how he elevates each element from its simplest form.

A course of small dishes may include wood-fired mushrooms (foraged from Newlands Forest) with truffle and hazelnut, smoked snoek with cabbage, cultured cream and chives – though it may sound unusual – is enchanting, and yellowtail ceviche with lime, sweet potato and corn,
reminiscent of David’s travels to Peru. You may make your own miniature ham and cheese sandwiches from the area-sourced prosciutto proudly on display, with little brioche slices. Or cut your seaweed parcel open with scissors so that you can devour line fish. In colder times of the year, expect local truffles, chestnuts, pear, and celeriac. Here is a serious chef who just wants his diners to have fun.

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday CLOSED
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 21h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 21h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 21h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 21h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 15h00

Reviews (1791)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.5
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.8
  • Raymond N. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 25 Aug 25
    The Franschhoek favorite has had a stunning makeover in terms of both the interior decor and cuisine offering. Worth a re-visit this spring and summer!

  • Austin Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Nadia S. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    2.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 10 Aug 25
    I booked the eat drink sleep special. It’s the special where you book and click on done plan and you get R300 off per person. The waitress explained the menus and I didn’t think I’d need to mention it again. When I got my bill there wasn’t the R300 off and when I explained that to the waitress she said that it’s a special menu of fewer plates that one gets with the special. But that’s not how I read the deal. I feel like it is unfair and false advertising.

  • Brent S. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Tracey M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 10 Aug 25
    The sharing plate concept spoiled it for me. The food was excellent and so was the service. It was cold because they keep the door open all evening on a cold night

  • Joerg G. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Bev E. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 01 Aug 25
    A lovely experience!

  • Lejean Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Abby T. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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