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A modern-fine dining eatery located at The Houghton Hotel, Johannesburg with sweeping views of nature and The Houghton Golf Course. The menu is inspired by global flavours and the chef’s culinary exploits.

Gourmet Guide Description

This stylish restaurant that overlooks the Houghton Hotel’s golf course is a drawcard for the discerning diner who appreciates authentic, heartfelt flavour. Sejour, meaning ‘sojourn’ in French, is where you will enjoy punchy flavours served little or large, petiscar, meaning ‘shared style of dining’.
Chef Freddie Dias has allowed the menu to evolve and make the concept more diverse. There’re unique tapas choices for the sophisticated Joburg palate to appreciate, in addition to main courses should they wish to enjoy a more traditional three-course menu, with or without lots of little sides. It’s engaging and interesting, expressive and balanced.
Freddie shares the inspiration of his Portuguese roots, leaning harder on his unique, unconventional style. “Former sous chef, now head chef, talented Brandon, look at food in a similar way to me, and enjoy the same style. The new menu is a collaboration between us,” says Freddie. “The three ways of duck dish is a good example. We’ve elevated the duck confit, serving it with parsnip puree, a chorizo and black bean ragout and a sliver of seared duck breast glazed with pomegranate and honey, plus duck ham.”
The coffee-glazed pork belly was inspired by a family braai at home. “It’s served with three purees – apple and fennel, white bean, and an orange and roasted red pepper puree, with a simple, shaved fennel salad.” The coffee glaze is reminiscent of a Mexican mole with hints of ancho chilli, cinnamon and coffee.

Reviews (1675)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.4
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.8
  • Michael L. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 17 Apr 24
    Loved our dinner last night - Chef Freddie and his team delivered on the food and the cocktails, wine suggestions and general attentiveness were exceptional. Keep up the great work and thanks for a lovely evening.

  • Gugu M. Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Monalisa Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 10 Apr 24
    The food was delicious, service was great and the ambiance was amazing.

  • Thandi L. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Lesika Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Anneri V. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Paul M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 06 Apr 24
    The 4 course meal for Restaurant week is great. The bread constitutes 1st course, which was an unfamiliar take for me. It was exceptional though with the condiments. My only complaint - which I attribute to the 4 stars in service is how rushed it felt. If the bread is a course let me sit on it en enjoy it. Instead it came with the 2nd course a second later. In theory this isn’t that much of an issue except I’m still trying to enjoy the welcome drink too. I’m already on the second dish and I haven’t committed to a wine bottle yet. Other than the feeling of speed at first, the rest of the evening felt amazing. They have amazing wine list, one’s unlikely to go wrong. I had the salmon & steak and chocolate dessert thingy. Which was great. Lovely vibe overall though

  • Paul Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Gafsa Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 16h00, 18h00 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 16h00, 18h00 - 22h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 16h00, 18h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 16h00, 18h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 16h00, 18h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 16h00