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Chefs Warehouse at Maison

Reviewers' Choice Awards 2022
Fine Dining French
Location Pointer R45, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
4.7
(1764 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 (1764)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.6
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.7
  • Caroline L. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 24 Feb 26
    We LOVED our meal at the Chefs Warehouse at Maison. The setting was beautiful, the atmosphere classy and relaxed and the food, well the food, is just remarkable.

  • Adam V. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 24 Feb 26
    Excellent

  • Adrian R. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 24 Feb 26
    Wonderful location with lovely staff and incredible food,

  • Hans Jacob C. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Tracy R. Dined: 3 days ago
    2.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 23 Feb 26
    This was final attempt to be blown away by CW’s (based on my many years of dining with the group) It was an epic fail. The food was not the usual dazzling experience, little balance and came in at light speed. We saw our server a few times, everyone was short of running around, we never had anyone ask how our food or experience was. Finally our table in the garden was so close to other guests we had to listen to their challenges as well.. Go back to the old CW, which was a charming dining experience with service that felt attentive and intentional. Until then, I’m afraid you’ve lost a customer.

  • Merten S. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Jeroen G. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Gesa G. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 21 Feb 26
    Best Lunch ever

  • Jean T. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 20 Feb 26
    We would recommend your restaurant anytime for food, service and infrastructure. We have been here a few years back and it os still superb. However, we did not appreciate kids from other tables walking or even running around the restaurant in the evening. Obviously, the parents didn’t see any wrongdoing by their kids. Be careful what you wish for. Either you forbid kids in the evenings or your place will lose its charmes and guests like us won’t come anymore.

  • Catherine W. Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 20 Feb 26
    Beautiful location, lovely building. Food good, especially the pescatarian first 2 courses. Cocktails were very good too. Our main server was very surly and unfriendly, not sure why - incredibly arrogant behaviour, very bothered if we asked for a drink. The other servers were friendly and professional.

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