Maison means home in French. Place of comfort, nourishment and sharing. Chefs Warehouse at Maison is that relaxed contemporary country restaurant with the gentle ease and hospitality you’d expect from an old Winelands friend, who just happens to be a fantastic chef.
Liam knew this when he first saw it; so did chef/partner David Schneider who’s been bringing solid farm-to-table thinking, support of local suppliers, seasonality, style and substance to the menu since it opened.
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2 Reviews
Lelani Bezuidenhout
★★★★★
If it wasn't for the food....
The food is mouth-watering and amazing with bursts of flavor, my favorite being the Beef Sirloin Pastrami and the Roast Duck Leg. However the service is not up the scratch or what I expect of Chefs Warehouse. If asked to choose, I would recommend Chefs Warehouse in Beau Constantia.
Our waitress opened sparkling water instead of still water and it sprayed in my friends face. She was clumsy and almost knocked my glass over. We later poured our own tonic into our gin as she was clearly struggling. We also had to get up and go get our water bottle as all our glasses were empty for sometime, with no-one coming to the table. After asking for the bill we had to ask for a card machine as well, again no-one was looking after our table. Our food was not well explained, as it was done at Beau Constantia.
We also sat next to the kitchen where every now and then someone will shout at someone to close the door. The space is beautifully decorated, however there were no breeze or fans where we sat, so it go unpleasantly hot for a fine dining experience. The bathroom was also very untidy and wet.
As amazing as the food was, I will not recommend Chefs Warehouse at Maison. You spend a lot of money visiting fine-dining establishments and I would rather recommend Protégé that is also in Franschhoek and within the same price range or the Chefs Warehouse in Constantia.
Ingrid Heijden
★★★★★
Incredible! Surpasses the other Chefs warehouses'.
The long tables in the garden overlooking the vineyards drinking a chilled Maison Chenin Blanc are worth the visit alone.
Notably, the service is excellent - a special mention to J-J.
And Chef David is kicking ass!
The green oysters to start are fresh with hints of fennel (or was it dill), the sashimi was excellent but did not need the breadsticks. The beetroot dish was the standout hero of the day. The saffron risotto was slightly bland. The tartare and pastrami options were delightful. The chicken thighs full of flavor and cooked to perfection with an amazing sauce accompanying it. The line fish had a crispy skin and perfected fleshy interior. End off with the berry pannacotta!
Maison you are now my top SA restaurant!