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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Great Views
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace

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De Tafel, the signature restaurant at Palm House Boutique Hotel & Spa, offers an intimate dinner experience focused on fine cuisine with a story. Open for dinner only, the menu features locally foraged ingredients and indigenous Cape flavors, creating dishes that are both refined and rooted in nature. With a commitment to sustainability and a deep connection to the land, De Tafel provides a unique dining experience that captures the essence of the Cape in every bite.

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday CLOSED
  • Wednesday 18h00 - 22h00
  • Thursday 18h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 18h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 18h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday 18h00 - 22h00

Specials

7 Course Dinner - Living Landscape Series

The 7-Course Living Landscape Series at De Tafel is a journey through South Africas biomes, celebrating indigenous ingredients, seasonality, and sustainability. Choose from three menus: Refugia, Confluence, and Botanica—each offering a unique expression of the landscape.

  • 5 May - 30 Sep
  • Wed-Sun: All day
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 5 May 2026

9 Course Menu - 9 Biomes

The 9-Course Living Landscape Series at De Tafel reflects South Africas nine biomes in nine courses—bringing together highlights from Refugia, Confluence, and Botanica in one immersive, landscape-driven journey.

  • 5 May - 31 Aug
  • Wed-Sun: All day
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 5 May 2026

Reviews (163)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.9
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.8
  • Vita B. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 17 Jun 26
    Amazing waiter and lovely atmosphere. The dishes are surprising and interesting. Only reason for the 3 stars in value is the perceived “missing” value in the additional temperance pairing. Drinks were all quite similar and did not add to the flavours of the dish, besides the portions were big and therefore felt too rushed to finish. The price is similar to the food which doesn’t seem justified. Other than that, we had nothing to add as everything was great. Lovely time. Will be back!

  • Gabriele P. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 28 May 26
    Another awesome evening at de Tafel. Everything was absolutely brilliant: the food, the wine, the service and the atmosphere ! Thank you

  • Lance G. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 25 May 26
    What an incredibly beautiful and well curated dining experience. I have never had such a unique connection with the ingredients, menu and tastes in a fine dining setting before. This was truly masterful. Congratulations to the team at De Tafel, you have done yourselves proud.

    1
  • Clive S. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 19 May 26
    A.wonderful experience. We will be back.

    1
  • Angela N. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 18 May 26
    Thank you for an absolutely magical experience.

    1
  • Ashley C. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 14 May 26
    Exceptional experience thank you

    1
  • Melissa H. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
    1
  • Sue H. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 08 May 26
    Amazing attention to details from the Moment we received our welcome glass of bubbly, through each one of the innovation courses! Each course was a sensory delight ! And so beautifully served !! Well done on your wonderful Living Landscapes Chef Gregory Henderson !!

    1
  • Leo Z. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 07 May 26
    What a fantastic place!!

    1
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