Wolfgat

Restaurant · West Coast

Wolfgat

Restaurant · West Coast

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10 Sampson St, Kliprug, Paternoster, 7381, South Africa

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Coastal seafood restaurant showcasing local ingredients and sustainability  

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@afar

10 Amazing Restaurants Worth Traveling For - AFAR

"Located in a small West Coast fishing village, this breezy, beachfront venue seats only about 20 guests per seating and pursues a strict sustainability ethos, drawing on locally caught fish and shellfish, foraged herbs and succulents, and rock‑pool seaweed. The unfussy, beachy vibe belies adventurous tasting menus that introduce regional specialties like springbok and bokkom (salted, dried mullet), and the historic 130‑year‑old building sits atop an archaeologically significant cave site—guests can also join guided walks through the endangered Strandveld vegetation when available." - Nicholas DeRenzo

https://www.afar.com/magazine/the-best-restaurants-to-travel-for
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"Rank: #50 "With a heavy focus on sustainability, Kobus van der Merwe’s restaurant in beautiful coastal Paternoster serves a seven-course menu built on local indigenous ingredients in dishes inspired by the surrounding landscape. With only 20 diners per sitting, the restaurant has an intimate atmosphere and, more importantly, maintains sustainability by keeping it small."

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The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2021: Full List of Winners | Eater

"A coastal South African seafood restaurant run by chef Kobus van der Merwe, it was the sole African representative on the list and is highlighted for its regional seafood focus and its place as the continent's lone entry among the world’s top spots." - Hillary Dixler Canavan

https://www.eater.com/worlds-50-best-restaurants-awards/22710074/worlds-50-best-restaurants-2021-list-winners
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The Best Bars and Restaurants in the World: The 2021 Gold List

"Wolfgat has pulled in plenty of accolades in South Africa, but has somehow missed out on the international acclaim of other farm- fish- and forage-centric restaurants; it shouldn’t. The food is beautiful and intellectual, but also easy to eat. You don’t feel like you’re desecrating artwork when you stick your fork in. And the juxtaposition of having a Noma-level meal with your shoes off while the restaurant dog sits at your feet is pretty special. -N.K." - CNT Editors

https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-bars-and-restaurants-in-the-world-gold-list
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The World Restaurant Awards 2019 Winners Lack Inclusivity | Eater

"A Paternoster, South Africa establishment honored as both Restaurant of the Year and Off-Map Destination at the inaugural World Restaurant Awards." - Sono Motoyama

https://www.eater.com/2019/2/19/18231463/world-restaurant-awards-2019-winners-recap-not-so-inclusive
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Clinton Gormley

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Superb! The food was excellent, really well balanced, with tastes and ingredients I have never tried before. I would happily repeat tomorrow. The service was high level while still maintaining a really relaxed atmosphere. The setting is beautiful. Well worth the two hour drive from Cape Town.

Jan Malan

Google
We finally had the opportunity to experience Wolfgat. I must say it definitely lives up to its name. We really enjoyed every aspect of it. I loved the many courses most of the served and explained by Kobus. One soon find out that this culinary experience is not just a meal. And contrary to what I have heard, the food was more than enough. A day well spent.

Robin Flamant

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Out of the high end restaurants in the greater Cape Town area, I waited a long time to visit wolfgat. First of all, getting a table here is nothing easy. Second of all, the philosophy behind the restaurant is quite special and you’ve got to understand what Kobus, the chef owner, wanted to transmit before heading there. I have to say that I was transported by the experience. Some dishes were incredibly special but the value proposition is what I remember. It’s the one of a chef that wants to showcase local ingredients and wines, of someone who wants to stay simple yet elegant, to small yet aim big and keep things slow for you to appreciate. Some may not like it because you do spend quite a long time at the restaurant but the view and the atmosphere has to be fully taken in. Talk to the chef, talk to the waiters, they have stories to share and are deeply proud of the products that they use and cook. I would gladly come back and deeply respect what Kobus is offering. It is such a special trip that this cannot be just summarized as a lunch.

Mietah Sekwane

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I recently dined was an experience worth sharing. From the moment I walked in, I was welcomed with warm hospitality and a cozy atmosphere. The ambiance was perfect — clean, stylish, and inviting. The menu offered a wide variety of dishes, and I tried the [dish name], which was cooked to perfection. The flavors were well-balanced, fresh, and beautifully presented. The portion sizes were generous without being overwhelming. The service was excellent — the staff were attentive, polite, and knowledgeable about the menu. Drinks were served promptly, and food arrived without long delays.

Liezel

Google
Wow wow An amazing experience. From arrival to end. The flavours of each and every dish were just fantastic An absolute must if you are in Paternoster

James Benedict Brown

Google
Magnificent. We travelled from Sweden for this and we were not disappointed. We were welcomed at the door and, in light of an unseasonal onshore wind, were offered an inside table so as not to lose the warmth (or lighter ingredients!) of any of our dishes. We chose the vegetarian tasting menu and the chef's wine pairing. The hand annotated menu was a delight, although it only teased us with what was to come. Each of the wines was offered in two half pours, one before the course to familiarise ourselves with the flavour and then another with the food to experience their interaction. The attention to detail, composition of the dishes and presentation were exceptional. The vegetarian menu did not rely on dairy proteins and - for once - did not make us feel like second class citizens (although neighbouring tables clearly loved the meat and fish dishes). With a small number of guests, Kobus was able to introduce every wine and every dish personally. The compositions and flavour combinations were playful and delicate. He was generous with his time and the stories behind the dishes. We finished with desert and coffee on the stoep, watching the fishermen on the beach below. I have no hesitation to say that Wolfgat is now one of my top three dining experiences in the world. Kobus and his team prove that fine dining restaurants are best when they set themselves constraints. With just twenty covers, only a lunch service most days and a palette of genuinely local ingredients, Wolfgat's team work professionally and with quiet precision in an open kitchen where there are no egos or loud voices.

Xavi Sánchez Catalán

Google
I loved this place, The food is superb, great flavour combinations using local plants foraging.

Martin

Google
We came for lunch, and we thoroughly impressed. Located on the beach at Patternoster, the setting was perfect. They deliver I think 7/8 courses and the wine pairing matches well. The gist of the menu is using the sea’s leftovers to create unique dishes. Everything is sourced locally. The idea is fun and cool. The food wasn’t a tasty as some restaurants, but it’s more about the idea and concept. If you don’t like seafood, definitely not for you.