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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.

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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 (172)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.5
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.3
  • Helen A. Dined: 5 days ago
    3.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 07 May 26
    The food was disappointing and overpriced. Overall, a very disappointing experience for all.

  • Leon Cheung Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 04 May 26
    Had the restaurant week menu; each course was very well executed and had the flavour to match; especially the tomato tartar. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening; would visit again for the full menu!

  • Anne perrin Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 03 May 26
    A wonderful experience at Terrarium 🌿 Refined, creative cuisine, beautifully executed in a truly unique setting. Each dish is crafted with great attention to detail — you can really feel the thought behind the flavors and presentation. One small downside: the knives were not quite suitable for cutting certain dishes, especially the leek and the duck, which slightly affected the experience. Still, this remains a minor detail compared to the overall quality. Definitely a place worth discovering!

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  • Palesa C. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Lizel J. Dined: 1 week ago
    3.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 29 Apr 26
    Entry to the restaurant was a bit confusing, as we were just pointed to move forward to the back of the room, we advised a lady sitting at a small desk we had a reservation and she showed us to move once again around the corner, there we met our server who seated us; he is really a great guy. We had an enjoyable evening with top-notch food and excellent information from our waiter/server. He was very knowledgeable and did a great job. I opted to do the wine pairing with the meal, (which I usually do if it is available as this compliments the meal) the only criticism I have if you charge for wine pairing the same price as your 8-course tasting meal I would suggest you pour enough to last the tasting meal, the quantity that was given do not justify firstly the price (if I compare this with other wine pairing meals I have done, with a few years of Restaurant week) nor does it justify the whole purpose of doing a wine pairing, the main course Duck - the wine poured was not even two sips, so the experience lacked.

  • Venay Singh Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 29 Apr 26
    Really amazing experience overall and perfect course for what was a rainy cold day. Our waiter Alan was a personal highlight to the experience

  • Sonja B. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 29 Apr 26
    Food and service was excellent. Thank you for a great evening.

  • Anmari O. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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