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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 (162)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.9
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.8
  • Gabriele P. Dined: 1 week 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 week 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: 3 weeks 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: 3 weeks 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: 3 weeks 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: 3 weeks 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
  • Zimkhitha M. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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