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Salsify @ the Roundhouse

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50 Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
Location Pointer 394M+HX Cape Town, South Africa
4.7
(985 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Great Views
  • Sunsets
  • Fireplace
  • Gourmet Guide Plated
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50

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With sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and the majestic Lion’s Head as a backdrop, Salsify is a cornerstone of Cape Town's fine dining scene and work to preserve heritage – paying homage to history, stories, and ingredients while crafting light, delicate dishes.

The interiors offer not only a glimpse of the building’s history but also challenge the ways and graces of the time period, merging old and new. From hand-made origami ceiling installation, to the 1.3m Lady Salsify to pops of colour and touches of local art, Salsify’s space is grounded in its location – between land and sea.

Chefs Ryan Cole, Nina du Toit and their team, serve modern cooking, inspired by nature and driven by the seasons. Within the richly storied walls of national monument, The Roundhouse, an opulent culinary journey finely balanced between history, seasonality, and sustainability – a meal at Salsify is unlike any other.

Gourmet Guide™ Description

The setting is sublime, sandwiched between the Atlantic Ocean and Lion’s Head, with the Twelve Apostles providing a dramatic backdrop. Housed in the historic Roundhouse, Salsify gives a subtle nod to the site’s history while its menus and décor change seasonally and sustainably. You’ll be welcomed with a washing of your hands and taken to the new
Preservation Chamber, where fermentation is showcased in various stages of development. Settle in for a world-class 10-course chef’s menu or a reduced menu, knowing that your meal will redefine the way you love food.

A coal-roasted oyster with spekboom and ginger is dubbed ‘rys, vleis en aartappel’. The charred West Coast abalone with squid ink custard and Madagascar caviar is without doubt the finest way of indulging in this precious hero protein. Move on to the cold-smoked yellowtail with amasi whey, dill, and sorghum, knowing that while chef Ryan is dedicated to sourcing the finest local ingredients responsibly, his first choice is to catch from the sea himself.

The vegetarian course of a parsley dumpling with Jerusalem artichoke and wood sorrel transitions seamlessly into butter-fried line fish with lime leaf and a local squid emulsion, before the pork jowl with sultana and pork skin crumb shows that the chef’s boundary-pushing extends beyond ocean fare. Karoo Wagyu beef sirloin, joined on the plate with beef shin-baked rice and chakalaka, is cooked to perfection. The predessert of Madagascan vanilla and guava may lead into ‘Bertie’s pecan nuts’ with cherries and ancient grains. Every course is thoughtfully married with a wine of note and is completely in sync.

Opening Hours

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

Reviews (985)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.6
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.7
  • Michael K. Dined: 1 day ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 03 Apr 26
    Food and service was excellent but I think the view is limited due to the restaurant The lawn which is more like a beergarden and does not fit to a very good fine dining location. We have been there for lunch and it might be different in the evening. So finally it was a great experience but I personally would rate the la Colombe or Fyn higher in terms of location and atmosphere.

  • Eva G. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 03 Apr 26
    A 10/10! This was a fantastic decision, each course a delight! Amazing service as well. Thank you

  • Paul S. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 03 Apr 26
    We had a very enjoyable experience at Salsify where the staff were superb (special mention to Longy and Sunny (Sunai) who made our night. Great food, ambience and experience

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

    Reviewed on: Wed 01 Apr 26
    Incredible culinary experience at Salsify. Coming from basque country to enjoy the best cuisine in Cape town, definitely not disappointed. The amount of new flavours, ingredients and South African local twists were delightful. All complemented with the best hosts, detailed stories and a 3 Michelin star ambiance like no other. From the entrance, the welcome room, the historical details of the building... It truly creates a great experience worth of the most high end restaurants we have ever been. However the difference relied on the humility, the close approach, the care for the local and not caving for other flavours that overshadow the local gastronomy. From silly foodies that love food and probably overpay all around the world, will definitely repeat this amazing restaurant.

  • Jan D. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Aline B. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Rochelle Z. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 28 Mar 26
    One of our favorite restaurants so far in Cape Town.

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