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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 (184)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.4
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.4
  • Janelle K. Dined: 3 days 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: 3 days 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.

  • Sam B. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 05 Jul 26
    We tried both tasting menus - both delicious. The wine pairing was very well matched and was brought to life by Allan’s excellent knowledge. A leisurely and enjoyable meal.

  • Rob L. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 03 Jul 26
    I always enjoyed Foliage in Franschoek and was happy to find Chris Erasmus again at Terrarium. The location at Queen Victoria Hotel is not the easiest to find but well worth the effort. I ordered the winter menu; the kingklip and venison were both cooked to absolute perfection. The waiting staff were attentive and friendly. Sitting close to the internal gas fire on a very cold night, I felt very content

  • Olivia J. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 28 Jun 26
    What a wonderful experience. We will be back

  • Roxy Dined: 2 weeks ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 22 Jun 26
    Very nice place but I wouldn’t suggest the winter special for anyone,big waste of money.Just rather order from à la carte

  • Irene Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 22 Jun 26
    Brilliant food. Alan was hands down best server we’ve ever experienced- incredible explanation of the food the concept and the preparation

  • Leroux B. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 14 Jun 26
    What an experience! Chef Chris Erasmus’ menu reads like a well-thought out novel and lives up to the hype! We had excellent service from Allen (who is training as a sommelier), and his knowledge of food and wine pairing was both impressive and educational. The food was exquisite and each course of the tasting menu (we had both the Fauna and Flora menu’s) were thoughtfully executed by the head chef and his team. A definite dining highlight.

  • Megan M. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 10 Jun 26
    We had one of the most exquisite, immersive and unique evenings of dining. Every element, every dish, the presentation, all of it was absolutely top class. We cannot wait to come back, could eat those oysters everyday!

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