Wolfgat Restaurant

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Overall Nicci P
Chicago, Illinois
29 Jun 2021

“Experimental Food”

There is a lot of hype around this restaurant, and I personally enjoyed the experience. However, the food is not for everyone, the courses are very light and delicate, mainly seafood. I suggest you consider what you will be eating before you rush off here. The wine list was very nice, with plenty of options to match the meal. This is definitely a summer restaurant, it is outside, with a stunning view, but this means it is quite exposed to the wind.

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Overall H3154XXdanielg
Cape Town Central, South Africa
03 Jun 2021

“5 star beach cuisine”

Amazing and Inspiring cuisine taken to the next level set in a location that connects you to locals.The moment you set foot in Wolfgat you know you are in for a treat and the team certainly make sure you enjoy every moment.

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Overall Gerard N
Saint Julian's, Malta
05 May 2021

“Got to book months in advance. Prices extortionate.”

We await the time when we can get a reservation. Booking system incredibly user unfriendly. Prices in our opinion extortionate. We tried a phone booking and somehow his seemed to get hijacked by another nearby restaurant. Our experience. Never experienced this type of thing ever before globally. Food pics look wonderful. The price of world acclaim weighs in. There are so many other options in Paternoster and the Bay Area. Why not try Strandloper in Langebaan. Fantastic and unique experience. No bull. Affordable. A three hour plus food experience extravaganza - for under US$ 25 pp.

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Overall GillyMM13
Cape Town Central, South Africa
03 May 2021

“This is really a culinary delight”

This is really a culinary treat. Set in the charming seaside town of Paternoster. It is not cheap but the food is remarkable, fresh and inspired. I highly recommend it.

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Overall ToniBrockhoven
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
10 Apr 2021

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“Vegans are also excellently catered for”

We were due to visit last year, but then 2020 happened. Despite a brief hiccup, we being told they won’t cater for vegans, on the day before our arrival, after communications, I have to say that the plant based meal was delicious, unusual, beautifully presented, and worth the year long wait, with assorted foraged greens, which were juicy, flavourful, unusual and including delicious crisp alien vegetation leaves. There is no reason not to have a 100%plant based option (instead of vegetarian) as this gem of a place certainly did themselves proud. Oh and the service and attention was superb. Wolfgat should be a bucket list item.

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Overall Iain47
Hout Bay, South Africa
18 Mar 2021

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“Discovering the unknown”

This visit was planned as a "must visit" in view of the reputation of the restaurant and the fact that the number of diners is strictly limited. Our expectation was high and we were not disappointed. From the initial welcome and throughout the entire meal we were surprised, thrilled and treated to a high level of competence from the remarkable chef through the smiling and friendly staff. Each dish was subtle, flavoursome and beautifully composed. The available wines were an excellent match for the menu. We look forward to our next visit and another voyage of discovery.

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Overall MBurgess1
Cape Town, South Africa
27 Feb 2021

“Wolfgat restaurant .. a restaurant like no other”

Wolfgat restaurant .. there is a reason why this small restaurant has won accolades. The setting is sublime, the service is good.. attentive but not intrusive and the food is something special . Sustainable local cuisine that can match any international restaurant. It’s worth the wait and the price but be prepared for different! You must like seafood.

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Overall jdwoodward1234

26 Feb 2021

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“Food with a strong Sense of Place”

Extraordinary. Everything from the crockery and cutlery to the food and wine is locally produced. The theme could be described as a reimagining of the vernacular and ancient food eaten in the region, with a history going back at least a hundred thousand years. Ingredients are foraged in the way early humans would have done and then combined in a contemporary way. There is a simplicity in the the architecture and table settings, exquisite beauty in the surroundings and a very strong sense of nostalgia pervades everything. This is an example of something humble and simple that has been refined through personal experience to produce something that touches a deep thread. We had the wine pairing and I would recommend it!

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Overall Rmyburgh83
Cape Town, South Africa
21 Feb 2021

“Good experience”

Very cool experience, almost as if you ate what you were surrounded by. The time between meals was good and the views amazing.

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Overall LvN001
Pretoria, South Africa
30 Jan 2021

“For the adventurous palate”

We were thrilled to finally experience the seasonal Strandveld food. Expect flavor combinations and ingredients you will probably not find anywhere else. The freshly baked bread with bokkom butter was truly fantastic. The veldkos and seafood creations were all beautifully plated and whimsically wonderful. Chef Kobus explains every dish to the table. He graciously allowed our dogs to join us. The team is professional but don't expect anyone to be overly chatty. It is about the food, the service the view, the experience. Savour the moment.

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Overall Kelly Zetler
29 Sep 2017 +5

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My reservation was for 12:30pm sharp. Make a note to arrive on time as the chef insists on serving all his guests together. Your view from the ‘stoep' is truly spectacular. To start, beautifully presented Snoek croquettes followed by the most spectacular bread & warmed bokom butter that could make you re-evaluate all previous life decisions. Next, crispy squid cabbage tacos with pickled mandarin - delicious! Leaving you asking for more. This restaurant really showcases the best of the West Coast & SA cuisine from fresh marinated Angelfish with citric kumquat acid & foraged “soutslaai” to foraged greens resembling that of asparagus with a pomelo mousse, bokoms & buchu. Experience perfect Saldanha Bay mussels & even a unique combination of oyster with quince & ‘Suring’ (sourgrass). Expect exquisitely cooked Springbok with 'Klipkombers'(sea snails) & to end a homemade pear ice-cream with smoking 'kapokbos' pear & crisp seaweed. A showstopper dish! A beautiful day out & highly recommended.

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