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JAN Franschhoek

Fine Dining South African
RRR+

Attributes

  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • Wine Estate
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Newcomer

La Motte invites you to JAN Franschhoek, an exceptional food and wine experience presented from a charming historic cottage, the Veepos, right in the middle of the Franschhoek Valley’s most picturesque lavender fields. Based on the popular TV series, JAN Franschhoek, this seasonal culinary encounter shares a nostalgic story with food as told by South Africa’s first Michelin-starred chef, Jan-Hendrik van der Westhuizen.

JAN Franschhoek’s team will include a culinary collective led by JAN Group Executive Chef Antro Davel operating under Jan Hendrik as Culinary Director.

Dinner & lunch is served at one communal table.

Reviews (326)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.6
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.9
  • Bart S. Dined: 6 days ago
    3.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 29 Mar 24
    We had great expectations of this dinner at Jan's. But we were disappointed. We are familiar with fine dining and Michelin star restaurants in Europe. There were only three dishes that were somewhat surprising. However, the cheese buffet was a disaster. You expect a special dish with cheeses from a star chef and not a buffet with cheeses that everyone can eat at home. The idea of ​​a long table with 18 guests is also a challenge. If there is a group at the table who is quite drunk and sets the tone for the evening, it is not always pleasant. All in all, we thought the amount paid was not worth the "experience" and we will not recommend.

    1
  • Kelly V. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 27 Mar 24
    A fantastic experience! Great for celebrating special occasions

  • Eftyhia V. Dined: 6 days ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 26 Mar 24
    It is a very carefully curated experience, from arrival to the manor house for canapes and MCC, to being driven in a 1960's combi to the ancient cottage venue in the lavender fields across the road from La Motte. Very pretty and slick. Dinner was harvest themed with mosbolletjies and grapes set out on the table and each course carefully thought out to fit this theme. The various starters, including the fried grape leave and snoek pate tasty and the main course of duck was delicious, but not mind blowing. The cheese course laid out on a massive groaning table with many preserves and bread is a lovely idea, and delicious but would fit a bistro level experience not a Jan level and priced dinner. It was not much fun fighting your way through the small space and other guests. Maybe our expectations were too high, we specifically came to Franschhoek for this dinner, had booked and anticipated it for a very long time.

    1
  • Nelia J. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 25 Mar 24
    I thoroughly enjoyed this experience. The staff are fantastic and the whole ambience great. The only complaint I have is the bread and cheese table - I do not feel it belongs in the whole experience . I can buy all the cheeses and the bread and have it at home - in this experience I want every course to be something special made by the chefs

  • Petro O. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 19 Mar 24
    Every course was tasty and well presented, the wines paired with the courses were excellent. The service was top notch with a homely but tasteful ambience. Seating at a long table provide opportunity to get to know fellow patrons which is fantastic.

  • Magnell B. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Bernice B. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 0.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 18 Mar 24
    OUTSTANDING from minute you arrive to minute you leave, you enter another world of old world charm, excellence and experience of a life-time! Simply sublime.

  • Philipp K. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 17 Mar 24
    Fantastic experience with amazing staff, great food and an amazing atmosphere

  • Stephanie J. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 16 Mar 24
    What a wonderful time we had at Jan‘s. It felt like invited by friends for a fantastic dinner. Everything was just perfect. And sitting on one table with all the other guests makes it even more perfect.

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  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday CLOSED
  • Wednesday 19h00 - 23h00
  • Thursday 19h00 - 23h00
  • Friday 19h00 - 23h00
  • Saturday 19h00 - 23h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 16h00