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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
(7153 reviews)
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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 (7153)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.6
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.8
  • Vanessa D. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 03 Aug 26
    To the entire FYN team, Thank you for an unforgettable dining experience. From the moment we arrived, every detail reflected an extraordinary level of thought, precision, and genuine hospitality. A special mention must go to our waiter, who was simply outstanding. He was warm, engaging, incredibly knowledgeable, and struck the perfect balance between professionalism and personality. He made us feel completely at ease from the moment we sat down, guided us through each course with genuine enthusiasm, and elevated what was already an exceptional evening into something truly memorable. The food was nothing short of extraordinary. Every course was beautifully presented, with a remarkable balance of flavours that showcased both creativity and restraint. The way South African ingredients were elevated through Japanese technique created dishes that were elegant, exciting, and unlike anything we've experienced before. Each plate was a work of art, yet every dish delivered on flavour as much as presentation. What impressed us most was that, despite the technical excellence and artistry on every plate, the experience never felt pretentious. Instead, there was a genuine warmth and passion evident throughout the restaurant—from the kitchen to the front-of-house team. FYN is so much more than a restaurant—it's an experience that engages all the senses and creates memories that will stay with us for a long time. It is easy to understand why it is consistently recognised among the world's best restaurants. Thank you to the chefs, our exceptional waiter, and everyone working behind the scenes for creating such a special evening. We left feeling genuinely cared for, inspired, and already looking forward to our next visit. We will be recommending FYN to everyone looking for a truly world-class dining experience.

  • Jenna B. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 03 Aug 26
    Wow! This is one of the best restaurants we ever went to. Really nice atmosphere and we loved the open kitchen. We couldn’t drink alcohol, but this was the first restaurant we went to, that had an amazing non-alcoholic paring with the food. And it paired really well! Everyone is very kind, especially the service of our waitress Tyler! The food and drinks are a piece of art. We loved it!

  • Elaine R. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Chanel B. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 02 Aug 26
    An exceptional dining experience from start to finish. The level of precision and attention to detail is truly remarkable. Each course was beautifully presented, well balanced and showed incredible technique. World class!

  • Ebbie R. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 02 Aug 26
    Only one word. Exceptional !!!

  • Marc G. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Charlotte B. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 02 Aug 26
    We had the most amazing dinner at Fyn on the 1st August 2026 for my husband’s birthday. It was our first time visiting, but hopefully not the last. The food and wine were exquisite, the ambiance was amazing and the service was 100/10. A big thank you to Nathan serving us for making the evening so special.

  • Pieter V. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 02 Aug 26
    An unmatched lunch experience at my favorite restaurant in the city, if not in the wold, @fynrestaurant, with my favorite ladies! 🍣✨ From the bespoke cocktails at the start to the last bite of the mignardises served on natural wood art, every moment was a masterclass in culinary storytelling: Cape Peninsula: Cape Point Tuna Fin-to-Tail Land Plants: Kuri Squash, Jerusalem Artichoke & Drakensberg Truffle Warm Agulhas Current: Kingklip & KZN Langoustine Cape Farms: Outeniqua Springbok, Prenia & Cepes Medicinal Fynbos: Peanut, Cape Rough Skin Lemon & Guava Sweet Endings: Artisanal petit fours & mignardises on driftwood 🪵✨ Paired with Isabelle Rosé 🍾 Incredible flavors, gorgeous presentation, and even better company. Already counting down until our next outing! 🖤

  • Loren W. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 01 Aug 26
    From arrival to departure, we knew that we were in for a unique evening. The staff was welcoming and worked together like a ballet company. The presentation of the food and thoughtfulness was next level. Certainly a dinner to remember.

  • Johan P. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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