When it comes to that old mantra of location, location, location, it’s pretty darn hard to beat Chefs Warehouse at Tintswalo Atlantic. Perched just above the high-water mark on an exclusive Table Mountain National Park concession below Chapman’s Peak Drive, this elegant restaurant offers seaside dining at its most spectacular.
On the menu, Head Chef Cameron Luke Smith turns out a memorable set-menu of small-plate dining in step with the ethos of Chefs Warehouse restaurants across the Cape. Here, unsurprisingly, it features a saline infusion of seafood.
And with the worst of winter (fingers crossed) behind us, this culinary landmark has reopened with a fresh new look – and a welcome expansion – that celebrates the seaside locale, while ensuring those signature sea views flow in through floor-to-ceiling glass panels.
“After almost five years of trading in this incredible location, weathering the Cape winter storms and the scorching summer seasons, it was time for a refresh,” explains General Manager Jami de Witt. “Few places in the world offer dining this close to the crashing waves of the untamed Atlantic Ocean and we are very excited about the contemporary new look of the restaurant. Our new glass-framed space invites guests into a one-of-a-kind, multi-sensory encounter.”
The first thing you’ll notice is that the outdoor pergola has been integrated into the restaurant, while the addition of a striking long bar at the entrance has helped create distinct dining zones throughout the space. That now also includes an exclusive-use private dining room for groups of 12 to 30 guests.
Step a little further, and the plush banquette sits neatly alongside contemporary wooden tables to create a pared-back aesthetic that puts the views front and centre. The new-look space is the work of interior designer Laurence Holmes, who drew inspiration from the organic tones and textures of the oceanfront: beach sand, driftwood, and kelp. Keep an eye on the new light fixtures and laser-cut wall panels, and you’ll get the drift.
Chefs Warehouse at Tintswalo Atlantic is extremely popular during summer, and reservations are essential. The global tapas concept that has made Chef’s Warehouse renowned offers a four-course set menu, priced at R1250 per person. It’s not a cheap outing, but for unforgettable seaside dining, you won’t be disappointed.
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