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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
(7005 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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Discoveries are made when boundaries are crossed. At FYN, South Africa's wild freedom is tempered by the rigours of contemporary cuisine to create a restaurant at the edge. Check your assumptions with your coats and join us on a journey of flavour discovery.

FYN's design challenges the separation of kitchen and dining room, so each become part of the other. We believe in comfort over formality, collaboration over individual feats, and its depth, complexity and deliciousness lead the way.

Peter Tempelhoff, Ashley Moss and Jennifer Hugé are FYN's lead explorers. Peter is the visionary, turning this dream into reality with 27 years of experience; Ash brings tattoos and grunt; and Jennifer marshals the troops to deliver service the way the French intended. Fearless, inquisitive and demanding, they promise to take you somewhere new.

Solo diners are required to contact us via email or telephonically to reserve a table.
Groups bigger than 6 should please contact FYN.

We welcome children from age 13 at lunch and dinner. Should a child under 13 join, despite being aware of FYN's T's&C's, we will enforce our Rights Admission Policy, cancelling the reservation and the deposit will be forfeited.

We do not offer corkage.

Reservations line Monday to Friday 9:30am to 17:30 pm:
021 286 2733
General enquiries: 021 286 2736
Email: info@fynrestaurant.com
WhatsApp +27715590304
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fynrestaurantcpt/

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, 02h00 - 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

Reviews (7005)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.6
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.8
  • Robbin H. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Ilya G. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Elaine S. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 17 Apr 26
    Service, ambience, presentation and food were all top-notch. Highly recommend for a one-of-a-kind experiential meal.

  • Chris F. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 16 Apr 26
    Food and service were incredible! Ate on the mezzanine level which was very nice, but thought it was a bit more pricey than it needed to be. Overall it was great and our big obnoxious party wouldn’t have changed a thing. Nathan and Ryan were spectacular hosts! God Bless them!

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

    Reviewed on: Thu 16 Apr 26
    We had a wonderful lunch a particular thank you Stanley our waiter for fabulous service and Jack our sommelier who not only gave us great wine recommendations but also took the time to tell us about the local vineyards they are a credit to your restaurant. The food was awesome. Thank you

  • Blair R. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 16 Apr 26
    We celebrated our honeymoon and my husband’s birthday at Fyn and could not have had a better experience. From the tasting menu to the wine pairing, the meal was one of the best meals we have ever had. The service and staff were also incredible, going out of their way to make the night into an experience. We highly recommend Fyn and will definitely be going back when we are in the area.

  • MICHAEL O. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 15 Apr 26
    I would recommend this awesome restaurant with an err of caution as it is mysteriously different . The dishes are made from indigenous ingredients and are cooked in a japanese style . Service is marvellous . Wine matching is hugely costly . Two set menu lunches on a Saturday afternoon cost R4500 ($275) . If you like food like venison etc and for an adventure , you should really try it

  • Kimberley D. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 15 Apr 26
    Amber was able to follow up after weeks of attempts to secure a table for 3. We were greeted by her from the elevator with a level of warmth and hospitality. Nathan walked us through each of our offerings with mine being plant based. Service and quality of our dining experience truly commemorated our last dining experience in a meaningful way. Thank you...it was lovely!

  • Wulf U. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 14 Apr 26
    An excellent experience. The dark entrance downstairs and the table next to the entrance to the kitchen are our only downers.

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