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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 (154)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.9
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.8
  • Zimkhitha M. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Monika F. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Tanya Hill Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 03 May 26
    Such a unique and creative dining experience! Showcasing our wonderful South African ingredients. So refreshing to not have springbok served same old same old. Great service to top it all off!

  • Kerry K. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 03 May 26
    Such a wonderful experience. Food is so beautiful and tastes absolutely delicious! Service team are all delightful and show so much passion in what they do. This one of Cape Towns best kept secrets! Thanks so much Grey, Dane and team, phenomenal experience.

  • Jody C. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 02 May 26
    Amazing food with top tier service. Would highly recommend this experience

  • Talia R. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Kerstin W. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 01 May 26
    An outstanding experience! Food, service atmosphere and last but not least value were excellent, I will definitely be back!

  • Jennifer S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 27 Apr 26
    Amazing experience all round! Brilliant service and delicious meal.

  • Niklas B. Dined: 1 week ago
    3.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 25 Apr 26
    Dinner was fine, presentation of the dishes was great, but unfortunately for me the taste and quality was lacking a bit. Each dish comes with a loooong story to it. Overall a little underwhelming

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