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FYN Restaurant

Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 50 Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50
Location Pointer South Africa, 37 Parliament St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
4.8
(7085 reviews)
RRR+
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  • Romantic
  • Great Views
  • Gourmet Guide Plated
  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Top 100
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 50
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50
  • Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 50

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FYN celebrates South Africa's wild landscapes through the precision of Japanese technique - seasonal, restrained, and focused on celebrating each ingredient. Founded by Peter Tempelhoff, Ashley Moss, and Jennifer Hugé, the restaurant has earned local and international acclaim since opening in 2018, most recently as Eat Out Restaurant of the Year 2026 - South Africa's highest dining honour.

FYN sits above Cape Town CBD, on the top floor of Speakers' Corner. The restaurant, designed by award-winning interior architect Tristan du Plessis, blurs the lines between open kitchen and dining room. The space features natural materials, rich textures and art installations, with sound and light used to further enhance the sensory environment.

The kitchen is led by Executive Chef Bea Hesse, whose menus traverse South African terrains through sustainably-sourced local ingredients, the likes of foraged coastal kelp, edible plants, and responsibly-farmed abalone. FYN Group’s Sommelier, Service and Beverage Director Jennifer Hugé oversees the front-of-house and a boundary-pushing wine, sake, and beverage programme. Hugé is winner of the Eat Out Guide's inaugural Mixology Award and the recipient of Relais & Châteaux and Pommery 2026 Woman of the Year Trophy.

In addition to its Eat Out Guide's accolades, FYN features on the World's 50 Best List of Restaurants, holds both a Gold and three plate rating from JHP Gourmet Guide, was the first standalone restaurant in Africa to become a member of Relais & Châteaux, and in 2025 was the first African restaurant to receive 3 knives at The Best Chef Awards

The FYN Experience menu runs eight courses long with a reduced menu available for lunch. The experience menu is available for lunch guests who are seated before 13:00.

Solo diners and parties of more than six are required to contact the reservations team to reserve a table. FYN welcomes children ages 13 and older at lunch and dinner.

FYN does not offer corkage.

5th Floor, Speakers Corner, 37 Parliament Street, Cape Town, 8001
+27 21 286 2733 | +27 71 559 0304 (WhatsApp) | info@fynrestaurant.com
Monday to Saturday | Lunch: 12:00 – 14:00 | Dinner: 18:00 – 20:30

We can accommodate most dietary needs or allergies with prior notice, unless severe or potentially fatal.

We are a cashless restaurant. We accept credit or debit cards only.

Gourmet Guide™ Description

Five floors up in Speakers Corner, Cape Town, evocative dining awaits. Iconic FYN, in a class of its own, has received acclaim for perfecting the union of Japanese and South African flavours and ingredients. It’s an intimate, immersive experience. Chefs Peter Tempelhoff, Ashley Moss, and Bea Malherbe construct innovative dishes that appear simple, with their subtle intricacy appreciated by discerning diners who fly in from all corners of the globe.

The neoteric nigiri with aged shoyu, alongside a Namibian crab tart topped with land caviar made from cypress seed, nylon shrimp temaki and kaeshi, and lastly Rooibos tamagoyaki, trout and ikura, is your first presentation. It’s a clean and nuanced array that instantly showcases the dedication to sourcing and crafting.

For your main course, you might opt for the Karoo lamb with a sweet, sticky glaze forged with honey, sake, and mirin, served with coal-roasted artichoke from Stellenbosch. Smoked walnut shavings and a gremolata of parsley, sorrel, and wild garlic balance the rich lamb. Or, try the local Wagyu; either way, you’ll choose your own knife to slice through the tender meat. The allure lies in complexity and restraint. It’s a sensory journey, perfection on a plate.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Thursday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Friday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Saturday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Sunday CLOSED

Specials

Winter Lunch at FYN

Experience the artistry of dining at FYN with an elegant 5-course tasting menu curated to celebrate refined flavours, seasonal ingredients, and impeccable craftsmanship. A beautifully immersive culinary journey awaits at R1275 per person.

  • 26 May - 30 Sep
  • Mon-Sat: 12:00 - 14:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 26 May 2026

Reviews (7085)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.6
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.8
  • Robert D. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 07 Jun 26
    As a person who makes a point of dining at 3 Star Michelin restaurants when traveling in areas where Michelin rates restaurants, I found FYN Restaurant to be every bit of a ⭐️⭐️⭐️ restaurant. The food was savory, the presentations meticulous and the reserve wine pairings presented very professionally by Jack were perfect. If you are a foodie and are going to visit Cape Town, don’t miss this restaurant.

  • Mary Ann C. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 07 Jun 26
    Excellent dinner with brilliant flavor profiles with each presentation. Service was delightful and the sommelier was very knowledgeable. Sadly Michelin hasn’t discovered South Africa yet but this restaurant, already recognized by other reputable associations, is missing a star worthy restaurant. Small restaurant. Maybe full house at 70? Single seating so no rushing to turn the tables. Dinner fixed menus include three options. Vegetarian, Pescatarian and “standard”. We chose the standard but our neighbors were pescatarian. Both looked delicious. Well worth the prix fee pricing.

  • Brian M. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 06 Jun 26
    A wonderful experience. Thanks to an exceptional team

    FYN Restaurant responded on Sat 06 Jun 26:
    Dear Brian , Thank You for the review. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to hosting you in the near future.

  • Shaun T. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 06 Jun 26
    Amazing!

  • Brenda A. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 05 Jun 26
    A fantastic foodie experience, showcasing the fresh, seasonal flavors of Africa and inspired by Japanese cuisine. Our waiter was knowledgeable, poised, and charming.

  • Sue M. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 04 Jun 26
    What a magnificent experience at FYN Restaurant last night! The amount of work that has gone into designing the incredible food and and the plates and bowls on which every bite was served must have been huge. Each mouthful was a taste sensation. Jacob was an excellent waiter and contributed to our wonderful evening. Such a treat!

  • Deon S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Emma L. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 31 May 26
    Fabulous food and wine. The perfect way to celebrate a special occasion.

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