Or head directly to Salsify, where Chef Ryan Cole – awarded 2023 Chef of the Year at the Eat Out awards – serves up his delicate and delicious tasting menu in the 18th-century Round House, tucked into Camps Bay Glen, with tree-fringed views of the ocean. As the last rays bathe the walls in pink, sommelier Victor Okolo further delights the senses with an aptly named “gem” wine pairing to match Cole’s layered creations.

Two of the Cape’s fine dining gurus have launched a new eatery at The Roundhouse Restaurant. At this beautifully styled sea-facing eatery, Luke Dale Roberts has handed the reins to one of his trusty protégés, Ryan Cole, whom he describes as “a quick-minded natural talent; one of the best technical chefs I’ve ever worked with”.Fish features prominently on the 29-year-old’s à la carte menu (a nod to the setting, and Ryan’s father who was a professional fisherman), exquisitely prepared and plated, as do the seasons – or what Ryan calls “the micro seasons”, which yield produce that’s only available for a few weeks at a time. Reservations:http://www.salsify.co.za/

Salsify At The Roundhouse has established itself as a major contender in the exceptional and exciting Cape Town culinary scene. Salsify at the Roundhouse is the spectacular creation of two of Cape Town’s fine dining gurus, Luke Dale-Roberts, and Ryan Cole. Luke Dale-Roberts, founder, and owner of The Test Kitchen, The Pot Luck Club and The Shortmarket Club, and his head chef Ryan Cole, added Salsify At The Roundhouse as the latest edition to their list of impressive and iconic Cape Town eateries.

Restaurants have come and gone over the years in this unrivalled historic location, the Roundhouse, set in a wooded glen above Camps Bay. Since Salsify opened with Luke Dale-Roberts-trained Ryan Cole at the helm, the former hunting lodge (dating from c. 1786) has won a loyal local following and is set to stand the test of time. It’s all about the à la carte (hurrah), hyper-local seasonal menu, with an emphasis on fresh seafood, packing a powerful flavour punch.

Salsify’s picturesque setting is in the Roundhouse, a historic hunting lodge built around 1786 that is steeped in Cape history and situated halfway between Camps Bay beach and the slopes of Lion’s Head in a wind-free woodland ravine. This prestigious eatery specializes in lunches and dinners that will impress. Even though reservations are required well in advance, this is the place to go if you truly want to treat yourself and your special someone.

The original watch-lodge for Table Mountain, the Roundhouse is a Cape Town institution and it’s been given a new lease of life by another of the city’s institutions – chef Luke Dale-Roberts. Expect a menu that pushes all the boundaries (lamb leg tartare with mulberry and hazelnut pesto, anyone?), insanely cool décor thanks to the talents of local street artists, and not a hint of snobbery. Oh, and did we mention the views?

A post shared by Salsify at The Roundhouse (@salsify_at_the_roundhouse) on Nov 2, 2018 at 6:28am PDT. The end of 2018 marked the rise of a few new Cape Town restaurant contenders that were ready to take the Cape Town food scene by storm, and Salsify At The Roundhouse is most certainly one. Salsify at the Roundhouse is the spectacular creation of two of Cape Town’s fine dining gurus, Luke Dale-Roberts and Ryan Cole.

Opened in December 2018, Salsify at The Roundhouse was founded by Luke Dale Roberts (owner of the Test Kitchen and Shortmarket Club) and Head Chef Ryan Cole. This new hot spot is located in The Roundhouse heritage building in Camps Bay and offers sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. Chef Cole and his team have developed an a la carte menu with a strong focus on “root to leaf” and “nose-to-tail” dining.

Chef Ryan Cole is accustomed to working at award-winning restaurants. Years in London, working at the Michelin-starred The Square and at Cape Town’s acclaimed The Test Kitchen along star chef Luke Dale-Roberts, he is now dedicated to Salsify (pronounce “salsifee”) they have co-owned since 2018. The venue is a hidden gem, hosted in the national heritage roundhouse, one of Cape Town’s oldest buildings.

It’s South Africa versus the world (France in particular) at Salsify, with the wine list playing both sides, so to speak. The choice is between local or imported; the same cultivar is paired with each course, for the same cost, indicating the worth placed on South African wines here. Wine aside, you are in for a fantastic evening, seated in one of the oldest buildings in the Cape.

Salsify closed for a large part of the lock down and then re-opened again. It is a joint venture between Chef Luke Dale Roberts (of The Test Kitchen fame) and the talented chef Ryan Cole. This is a fine dining concept in a really beautiful refined and historical setting.

Tradition and history are interpreted with an irreverent but affectionate graffiti-art twist at Salsify, reinvigorating the old Roundhouse building and its storied past into a menu that pushes gastronomical boundaries with delicately intense seasonal flavours.

Salsify at The Roundhouse looks out over Camps Bay’s leafy glen to the ocean and Twelve Apostles mountains. Go for the à la carte menu in the interests of tasting the greatest possible variety of dishes. Round House Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town 021 010 6444

The restaurant offers a sophisticated and modern atmosphere. Indeed, its contemporary décor and elegant lighting makes it special. The round shape of the building adds a unique architectural feature, providing a distinct dining experience.

La Colombe (55), FYN (82) and Salsify (a new entry at 88) all made the list, with La Colombe making it’s 6th appearance, and FYN making it’s 5th.