Franschhoek, South Africa
Dining guide
La Residence, Franschhoek Dining Guide
Dining is centered in the grand Great Hall featuring Chef Lennard Marais’s bespoke farm-to-table cuisine, Karoo lamb, fresh Cape catches, and estate wines, complemented by afternoon tea and poolside sundowners on the Persian Terrace.
Before you book dinner
- The Great Hall serves dinner daily from 7:00pm to 10:30pm (advance notice requested for preferences).
- The Persian Terrace serves lunch from 12:30pm to 3:00pm.
- Afternoon tea is served daily at 4:00pm.
The Great Hall Restaurant
Refined Cape Winelands farm-to-table dining, Karoo lamb & South African Grand Crus
Serving Chef Lennard Marais’s custom tasting menus, herb-crusted springbok, fresh Cape line fish, estate fruits, and fine Cape wines daily from 7:00pm to 10:30pm.
Full guide →The Persian Terrace & Pool Pavilion
Artisan cheese boards, Cape tapas, estate wines & craft cocktails
Serving light lunches, artisanal charcuterie, estate Shiraz rosé, and signature cocktails from 8:00am until 11:00pm daily.
Full guide →La Residence, Franschhoek dining FAQ
- What is dining like at La Residence?
- Dining is completely personalized: Executive Chef Lennard Marais creates bespoke menus tailored to each guest.
- Where is dinner served?
- Dinner is served in the Great Hall beneath towering ceilings and crystal chandeliers, or outdoors on the terrace.
- What are the dining hours?
- Dinner is served daily from 7:00pm to 10:30pm, and lunch is served from 12:30pm to 3:00pm.
- Is afternoon tea served?
- Yes, a complimentary lavish afternoon tea with savory bites and pastries is served daily at 4:00pm.
Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026