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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

Reviews (142)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.5
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.2
  • Andrew C. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 08 Jan 26
    A truly enjoyable evening, fabulous food and service!

  • Anca B. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Gabriela S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 04 Jan 26
    We really enjoyed our meal. Flavors and textures were creative. Some of our group did the Flora, some did Fauna and some did à la carte. Everyone was pleased.

  • Nicole Sindelman Dined: 1 week ago
    1.3
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 04 Jan 26
    Underwhelming is the best I can say. Service was terrible. Lukewarm starters arrived an hour after the order was placed after multiple reminders. I sent mine back. They still charged for it. We requested bread and got toast at supper. The line fish was overpriced - Hake at Kingclip pricing. When the bill arrived it was the wrong bill.

  • Caleb Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Carlov B. Dined: 1 week ago
    2.8
    Food 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 03 Jan 26
    Food not bad, tiny portions The brisket main was half the size it should have been. On the whole it was mediocre from interiors to the meal and I wouldn’t personally return. Staff were lovely

  • Stephen H. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 02 Jan 26
    Excellent service and food.

  • Chris H. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
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  • Vikki B. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 26 Dec 25
    We had Christmas lunch in Terrarium. The service was amazing, friendly, efficient, charming. Limited menu, 3 choices for starter, 3 choices for main. Dessert was a buffet. Understandable on Christmas Day. Starters were a little lukewarm but tasty. We eat outside on the narrow patio with views of Table Mountain & a limited view of the sea. The complimentary bubbles (Jessica) were truly excellent. Great wine list if a little expensive I can’t remember if there was music

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