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Terrarium by Chef Chris Erasmus is an edgy fine-dining restaurant, nestled in the Queen Victoria Hotel. Founded on a farm to table ethos, focusing on seasonal, hyperlocal ingredients infused with creativity and innovation, diners can choose from an eight-course Fauna or Flora menu or Small Plates bar menu. Making use of various cooking methods and indigenous ingredients, Terrarium is a contemporary spin on sustainable dining in the urban landscape.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 21h30
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 21h30
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 21h30
  • Thursday 12h00 - 21h30
  • Friday 12h00 - 21h30
  • Saturday 12h00 - 21h30
  • Sunday 12h00 - 21h30

Specials

Terrarium 5 Course Winter Special Menu - R695pp

Yeast & Spread Beef bone marrow butter | Parmesan corn flakes | Olive oil Porcini Mushroom butter | Artichoke | Mushroom dust Whipped virgin butter | Curried oil | Mustard. Kingklip Charred leek | Textures of onion | Vadouvan | Turmeric. Seasonal garden sorbet. Venison Roasted venison loin | Beetroot | Black garlic | Plum. Tanzanie Dark Chocolate Dark chocolate | Cranberry | Dulce de leche

  • 4 May - 31 Aug
  • Everyday: 18:00 - 21:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 28 Apr 2026

Reviews (190)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.4
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.5
  • Mathias D. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Mike K. Dined: 1 week ago
    3
    Food 5.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 13 Aug 26
    I paid a R400 deposit and then didn’t have this taken off my meal cost. I forgot to ask. I’m disappointed it didn’t happen automatically. Please refund. I would have preferred to have given 5 stars all the way.

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

    Reviewed on: Tue 04 Aug 26
    What an awesome experience...well done!

  • Nicole Dined: 1 month ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 22 Jul 26
    Phenomenal food and service. Will be back!

    1
  • Michelle S. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 14 Jul 26
    Really enjoyed the meal. I did the fauna tasting menu with wine pairing, I was served by Khaya who was friendly and knowledgeable. I think the menu is well balanced and I left very impressed and looking forward to visiting again. My favourite courses were the tomato tartare and the duck, but I enjoyed all courses.

    1
  • Tamara K. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 13 Jul 26
    A very pleasant place. The staff is very attentive to guests. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. My husband and I were there for the first time, and we’d love to go back. Thank you to the entire staff.

  • Janelle K. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 08 Jul 26
    Perfect evening to celebrate our wedding anniversary, thank you!

  • Teejal R. Dined: 1 month ago
    3
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 08 Jul 26
    The venue has a beautiful atmosphere, great music, and a lovely ambiance. Unfortunately, the food was disappointing. The lamb ribs lacked flavour, and the gnocchi was overly tangy, making the dish feel unbalanced and not very palatable. The staff were kind enough to replace my meal, but it was still underwhelming. I was celebrating a birthday, and although the restaurant confirmed they would do something special, nothing was done. A small personal touch would have made the evening much more memorable. Overall, the setting was fantastic, but the food and missed birthday gesture were disappointing.

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