Not quite up to fine dining standards
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 7/13/09
I'll start with the two most important bits of information, the food is very good, not amazing, but very good. Portions are roundly generous for starters and mains. The value for money is poor, when I pay R60 plus for a Creme Brulee I expect more than just a standard sized portion made in the traditional manner, I expect something special.
The wine list is very comprehensive and covers many of the more notable Cape wine farms. The service was lacking, having half of your meal delivered to the table 5 to 10 minutes before the other half of your meal is not acceptable in an establishment which has aspiratrions towards fine-dining. On top of that, not everyone's meals were served at the same time, requiring members of the party to wait and allow their food to cool while waiting for everyone's food to reach the table.
The Decor is flamboyant and somewhat over-the-top to the extent that it is often neccesary to look around fruit ladened gold centrepieces to see members of you party on the opposite side of the table.