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Le coin Francais

Fine Dining French
17 Huguenot St, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
(488 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Outdoor Seating
  • Gourmet Guide Plated

The newest edition to the Franschhoek scene is a restaurant really and truly for Franschhoek. Both in concept and in name, the aptly named “Le coin Francais” , which literally means Franschhoek, will embody the essence of the valley in heritage, cuisine, art and wine. It will feature cutting edge methods meeting time tested French elegance in cuisine, a carefully selected locally themed wine list to showcase the best local wines, a French sommeliers selection, and an ever evolving collaboration of art in the theme of photography.

Gourmet Guide Description

If your time in the culinary destination of Franschhoek is limited, be sure to visit this gem where the flavours, décor, history, art and wine of France coalesce in a fine-dining journey. You will hear a myriad of languages in front of the crackling fire in winter, or on the lively streetside in summer.

Chef cuisine and owner Darren Badenhorst has progressed from being hands-on to more of a bird’s eye view, with his head chef Miguel and trusted kitchen team crafting flawless dishes. Kitchen and front-of-house work as one. His latest project has been creating a private, 8 to 12-seater private dining room upstairs, with a custom wine display of suspended bottles, reflecting his mantra for curious and cutting-edge. The kitchen has been doubled to allow for his ethos of fermentation, foraging, sustainability and seasonality to enjoy more space.

Choose between the tasting or chefs journey menus, the class or premium beverage pairing, but if in doubt know that the eloquent and informative team will guide you. Dishes are sophisticated and elegantly plated, never rustic, always refined. As the seasons change two or three dishes are simultaneously phased in, making the restaurant proud of a regular clientele.

It’s important to him that diners who have made the effort to be in beautiful Franschhoek feel like they have dined in this special place, and that the best of the valley has been showcased.

Reviews (488)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.5
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.7
  • David L. Dined: 1 day ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 20 Apr 24
    We had a fantastic dinner for two. Every dish was delicious and creative. Service was outstanding and friendly. We highly recommend!!

  • Robinson Marilyn Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 18 Apr 24
    We had the most wonderful lunch as part of Restaurant Week - the food was exquisite and so beautifully presented and the service was 5 star. Hilda and Brendan know the food and wine menus backward and give such valuable input as to what wines will pair with the array of extraordinary dishes. Highly recommend!!

  • Terry O. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 17 Apr 24
    Delightful

  • Jason D. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Inge S. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • KIMBERLY MOODLEY Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 07 Apr 24
    One of the best meals I’ve ever had and the service was impeccable.

  • Scott M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 05 Apr 24
    An amazing experience! Well worth it. Thanks Darren and team.

  • Gregory B. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 05 Apr 24
    Complements to the entire staff. And thank you Brandon for the wine selections!

  • Ian W. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 05 Apr 24
    Interesting and delicious food, beautifully presented. Service is excellent, but a little overwhelming at times. Personally I find it very frustrating to have the wine (and water) that I have ordered for the table to be removed from my table each time the glasses have been topped up, and stored where I do not have access to it and need to call for it. This is the only serious flaw in the service. Value is a relative perspective .... and such an expensive meal (dining experience?) could never really rated on a true value basis.

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  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 19h00 - 20h30
  • Wednesday 19h00 - 20h30
  • Thursday 12h00 - 14h00, 19h00 - 20h30
  • Friday 12h00 - 14h00, 19h00 - 20h30
  • Saturday 12h00 - 14h00, 19h00 - 20h30
  • Sunday 12h00 - 14h00, 19h00 - 20h30