“I’m very lucky to have such a dedicated, self-motivated and passionate team who all have the same dreams and all work towards the same goal. I could not be prouder of them for all their hard work and passion. These achievements are all theirs!”
— James Gaag
Awards
2023
Eat Out Best Restaurant in South Africa
Eat Out - 3 Stars
World’s 50 Best (94th)
La Liste Top Restaurants 2024
JHP Gourmet Guide - 3 Plates (Highest Accolade)
Trip Advisor - Best Fine Dining Restaurants in the World (17th)
Trip Advisor - Best Fine Dining Restaurant in Africa
2022
World’s 50 Best (56th)
Eat Out - 3 Stars
Trip Advisor - Best Fine Dining Restaurants in the World (11th)
Trip Advisor - Best Fine Dining Restaurant in Africa
JHP Gourmet Guide - 3 Plates (highest accolade)
2021
World’s 50 Best (81st)
Trip Advisor - Best Fine Dining Restaurant in the World (13th)
Trip Advisor - Best Fine Dining Restaurant in Africa
World Culinary Awards - Best Restaurant in Africa
JHP Gourmet Guide - 3 Plates (highest accolade)
2020
Trip Advisor - Best Fine Dining Restaurant in the World (13th)
Trip Advisor - Best Fine Dining Restaurant in Africa
World Culinary Awards - Best Restaurant in Africa
JHP Gourmet Guide - 3 Plates (highest accolade)
2019
World’s 50 Best (114th)
Eat Out Best Restaurant in South Africa
Trip Advisor Top Fine Dining in the World (12th)
JHP Gourmet Guide - 3 Plates (highest accolade)
2018
Trip Advisor Top Fine Dining in the World (6th)
Eat Out Top 10 Restaurant
JHP Gourmet Guide - 3 Plates (highest accolade)
2017
World’s 50 Best (73rd)
Trip Advisor Top Fine Dining in the World (7th)
Eat Out Top 10 Restaurant
Condé Nast House & Garden Gourmet Awards - Best Tasting Menu
JHP Gourmet Guide - 2 Plates
2016
World’s 50 Best (76th)
Eat Out Top 10 Restaurant (runner-up)
Eat Out Service Excellence Award
Eat Out John Psillos Outstanding Contribution to Service Award (Jennifer Hugé)
Trip Advisor Top Fine Dining in the World (Top 20)
Trip Advisor # 1 Fine Dining Restaurant in Africa