Quite a lengthy menu.However, quite an impressive one. There is a huge variety of choices and the restaurant prides itself as a tapas restaurant. Thus, expect smaller portions and a larger bill as you will need to order several food items to be feel satiated.I will say that the food served is exquisite.The decor is lovely and it has an amazing atmosphere. Would love to have an event here in the future.

It was our first visit, and really enjoyed it. Great atmosphere, even though it was a very quiet Wednesday school night. The staff were really efficient and Sam and co can be proud of there friendly, efficient style. Masks were worn at all times but this did not diminish their approach. The food is something different, but unfortunately my choice was spoiled by way too much salt in 2 of the dishes. This was such a pity because I could tell that behind this flaw was a really beautifully presented, and delicious meal. I mentioned it to the staff and they promised to tell the chef. I would not let this spoil the experience though. It is a real find for me and we shall definitely return.

I loved the decor and ambience, we were welcomed as we arrived and immediately taken through to our table. The food was lovely - 4 portions recommended were more than enough per person. You are given a choice to order 4 portions per person at R300 or alternatively you can chose to order individual portions. I had the sea-bass (my fav), lamb & salmon. As a forth portion I had the sago pudding. In addition they have a great wine selection and seem to cater for vegan and vegetarian preferences.Unfortunately the service was not that great and it did not get any better as the evening progressed. From what it looked like there were not enough waiters and waitresses although the restaurant was not too full.I will however definitely return as the food was really good. Thanks Cheyne’s!*Tips:- there is plenty of parking- don’t order all dishes at once especially if you are tasting with someone- everything arrives simultaneously and warm dishes will get cold so ask if you can order 2 or 3 at a time.

Amazing experience if you are a foodie. Absolutely delicious and the service is one point. Our bellies were full and extremely satisfied.

Outstanding.A journey of distinctive and well matched unique flavours. Excellent quality and preparation.The menu has ample choice of small portions, 4 are enough for a generous adult meal

Absolutely amazing experience at Cheynes. Wonderfull food supported by staff who were on their top performance. For sure a top 10 in Cape Town regarding Asian fusion!!🍘🥟🧆

Incredibly tasty and eclectic cuisine - high class dining with unique flavors, all of the dishes were extraordinary. Would highly recommend!

Enjoyed the cocktails and the service was good. The cuisine did not quite hit the right notes with me. But that is just personal taste. Give them a try.

Went here for a birthday.. food was great

Ive always seen people talk about Cheynes but never actually considered going and then last night my bestie took me for my birthday and WOW!!! I am completely blown away. I wanted something lowkey, and quiet to celebrate 29 years on this earth and Im so glad she chose this incredible place. The vibe, the staff and the setting were of course on point but the shining star was without a doubt the foodie experience. The portions were bigger than I expected, I was stuffed even before the end of it. And each dish took me on a whole journey... flavorful, well balanced, exciting, intimate and just overall mindblowing.I tried the Fried Milk, with coriander and shallots and I actually had to pause for a full 10min after eating it to just process what I had experienced. The more I chewed, the more it evolved.I also had a non-alcoholic cocktail with berries? Not sure what it was called as I asked the waiter to surprise me but even that was DELICIOUS.When I got the bill, I couldnt believe the experience only costed us R550 per person including tip. I dont drink and she only had one glass of bubbles so there is that, but still... a pretty reasonable price for a PERFECT birthday evening. I really loved how many fish and veg option there were for me ❤She summed it up perfectly when she said I feel like Im at Coachella for my taste budsDo yourself a favour and just go.You wont be disappointed.

Fantastic vibe with wonderful people serving you at the same food. The food was super delicious and the entertainment (live performance) for the evening was great!

Opted for the R300 for 4 dishes p/p. Amazing tapas - Tuna Tataki Taco, Baby shrimp tempura and Lamb Gyoza dumplings highly recommended.

Mixed feelings. The cocktails are exceptional and the food overall was great. But its the small things that matter and can really put a dampener on the the experience.Long story short, the restaurant served us the wrong desserts and came up with a lame excuse when we queried the mistake. Instead of making it right and either replacing the dessert or comping it from the bill they just left it at that.So instead of leaving with the epic desserts we ordered, we left with a sour taste and feeling somewhat cheated.

What a gem! The dishes are original and bursting of flavors! The staff is friendly and very helpful and the atmosphere is great. Every detail has been carefully set up!

Food was gorgeous, we had a great time.

Cheynes great but Lucky Bao not great. I had serious food poisining there from the Hiro burger. I always loved the setting but for a while wont visit

I was there 2 or 3 years ago so cant understand why this review comes up. Food was delicious but I was hungry when I left. The same for the new Mexican place I visited a few weeks ago. Good taste but not harty.

This is a hard review to write. I loved the ambiance and decor. The tastes and flavours were good, complex and wonderfully novel, but I found the food to be very overdone and drowned in so much mayonnaise/sauce/aioli/cream that the delicate flavours of the salmon tartare, raw beef, pork belly and mushrooms were completely drowned out. A menu without pictures makes it really hard to choose, as some dishes are minuscule (two crackers with a small piece of raw meat and a bed of mayo) and others more filling (the salmon tartare comes served in a bowl with rice). If you pick wrong, you will either be left starving or overfull. Lastly, the prices are outrageous. If money is not a problem for you, you want something novel and different, subtle isnt your thing and you like everything smothered in loads of sauce/mayo, this is for you :)

Their food is stellar! Unfortunately they dont cater for non-alcoholics, which is a missed opportunity because a juice pairing would work so well with the foods. The atmosphere was a bit lackluster, but the interior is super cool with fun paintings on the wall for sale. If youre looking for a yummy culinary experience - this is the place (make sure to try out the Korean Lamb Gyoza)... If youre looking for a fun family spot - perhaps hit up some of the other awesome local restaurants.

A great experience! Charming staff that really know their stuff. The food was a taste sensation and beautifully presented. Great vibe.

Cheynes is a cool little gem found in Houtbay right by the Checkers. The parking gets full quickly but overflow into the Checkers parking area. They have a security guard patrolling during the night and also guide you to your car with a flash light instead of just putting up sufficient lighting outside.(gets very dark outside). The location is good. The atmosphere is incredible. We had a table setting for 11adults and 2 kids and the table was a little uncomfortable. One side of the table could not communicate with the other side and breaks to the lavatory proved a struggle as tables had to be moved for the people to get out.(disrupting). The service was good. Our waiter got a few requests wrong but was forgiven because the food was simply delicious. The special they were running was very confusing when the bill came as it was R180 per person and you can have any 3 items off the menu but they still ring it up as individual items.(which was confusing because you could not see where the food was discounted?) Overall a great experience. They will be kicking over to the start of Spring Specials which will be R280 for 4 items of the menu. This is a must visit. The portions is a little bigger than tapas which means you can try all your favorites in one sitting. Cool hey? See you there soon!

What an eclosion3of taste in the food which is deicious and beautifully presented

Absolute perfection in every sip and morsel. Cannot rate it highly enough. Splendid service to boot.

A great gastronomic experience. Love this place

The food is phenomenal.The dining experience was an absolute treat.The staff are clued up and communicate with their patrons exceptionally well.Well done guys!

Cool and fitting interiors. The food was interesting, most of which are delicious. The service was very good.

Phenommenal food, without a doubt one of the best spreads Ive ever eaten.3 of us shared the special (where you each have 4 plates), so ended up sharing 12 plates. Each plate was very unique and had strong, but yet balanced flavor.The service was great as the waiters have a good sense of humor and are very good with children, the one waiter carried our daughter to our table which put her in a great mood.We received confirmation of our booking via SMS a second after we hung up the phone with them.The atmosphere, art and lighting outside looked awesome and made for a relaxing evening.

Geest value for money! The food is excellent!

Very good food in a decent atmosphere. We can only recommend this place! Plates are tapas like and you can choose to share a couple of them with your friends. Drinks are good and service was excellent.

First experience at Cheynes and it was nothing but extraordinary! The menu has a wide range of types of tapas and I throughly enjoyed them all. My favorite dish will have to be the pork belly! An affordable fine dinning experience. Would highly recommend!

Amazing! The food was the best Ive ever had and the service is great too 👌

Guys guys guys. You cant be charging guests for Mineral Water if youre simply filling up glass bottles with tap water.Restaurants only charge for water if its bottled mineral or sparkling. When you pay for water, you keep the bottle. I know youre charging for tap water because YOU keep the bottle you serve this paid water in.Apart from that, great experience.

Fantastic food, great service, lovely dinner experience. Highly recommend!

The food was spectacular. A real experience,

Unassuming building on the Main Rd in Houtbay. Pleasant surprise with decor and ambiance. We had the tapas menu - 4 dishes for R300. Tasty innovative cooking. Cervice was the best I have tasted. Covid compliant and you are not really aware of the other diners with the nooks and crannies in the building. Lovely outside area for balmy Cape evenings.

Always a great experience and amazing food

Food is quite rich, beautifully presented. Spinach salmon and beef were lovely

An amazing experience

It was a wonderful experience. The food and service was great.

Best Asian fusion in Cape Town and consistent with delicious food. A very tasty variety for all.

Wonderful food, good service and at a fair price.The 4 tapas for 300 rand is great value and very fillimg

Oh my word! Everyone should eat here once in their lives!Think Asian Fusion Tapas...too amazing!3 words: deep fried milk!

If u in hout bay u must make an effort to go to chaynes restaurant good food and wine, fantastic staff if u lucky to sit in the terous facing the garden its a beautiful experience

Possibly the best restaurant and food Ive ever had and been to. Everything from the drinks to the food to the service to the value were amazing.

Really quite disappointed in Cheynes. Heard so many wonderful things but the food wasnt that great.Everything was unbalanced. Too salty, too fishy, just too ______.Just saddened by it.

Food was awesome! A medley of flavours. Service was fantastic, and with the cold wet weather the fireplace makes a world of difference in creating comfort

Every dish we ordered was great. The service was really pleasant. Cant pick a favourite meal because everything was so good.

Beautiful food. Amazing how a chef can create such a variety of exquisite dishes - keeping the fine dining experience alive.

Hospitable, warm, cosy,and friendly

Not a great experience. Very slow service. Staff seemed disengaged. Food tasty and interesting. Wont be back though.

We tested nearly all the top restaurants in Cape Town and we have to say, Cheynes is our absolute favorite! For that price you wont get better food in Western Cape. Super friendly staff, a wide variety of asia pacific cuisine and exceptional cocktails. We will miss it!

Had a team dinner at Cheynes. Food was amazing. We had a mixture of tapas from the sea, land and earth. Everything was delicious. Loved the quirkiness of the decor.

Great food!

We wanted to go to Luck Bao but found ourselves at the fine dining section. Both restaurants are in the same location. The food is excellent and they are runni g a special at the moment that includes 4 dishes for R300. Some have surcharges but the wait staff will guide you.

Nothibg wrong with this restaurant apart from price

Always a wonderful time to be had. Food is amazing and the staff are truly wonderful.

Amazing food experience with a formidable wine list.

Clean shop...friendly staff.

Cheynes is one of the best restaurants in Cape Town, and by far my favourite. Highly recommended! Culinary experience at its best!

Fantastic food. A great cocktail (Im not normally a cocktail drinker) with star anise and lots of interesting flavours. Lovely laid back outdoor area with big loungers under the trees, Buddha Bar type music. It was about 5.30. Highly recommended - but not cheap. Nothing good ever is! Marilyn Thompson

Great place. a GEMService was great. Food was excellent.

The portions are small but good. Dont hesitate to order 3-4 dishes per person. My absolute favorite was the yellowtail sashimi. The tuna tacos and the pork ribs were really good as well!!

Nothing I was doing my job

Great setting and delicious food! The new location provides a warm, intimate setting perfect for a winters night. Additionally the winter specials (r150 for 3 plates and r50 a plate after that), make this a no brainer. Highly recommend the potato and coconut dumplings as well as the Mumbai beef. One of our favorite spots in Cape Town, come hungry!

Did not have the lam shank or tuna but was explained that due to Monday being closed it often runs out of these dishes on weekend.

Very nice and cosy place friendly service.

A hidden gem in Hout Bay. The apple crumble is to die for.

Cozy

I love this restaurant!* The food is of the highest standard at a very decent price! The service is efficient and the team is very friendly!* When booking a table, be sure not to book the table across from the back exit! The constant gusts of wind and loudness of the door will change the entire experience.

Great place. Came as recommended by a friend. Food is just excellent. Staff are all very friendly. Menu choice is ample. So much to choose from, could spend days tasting everything and sharing with friends. Will more than certainly come again for another meal.

Good food but very noisy place.

Stunning venue and great food!

We love coming here. The quality of food, ambience and service is consistently brilliant ! Adds a lot to Hout Bay!

Wow, thats all I can say! Do yourself a favour and try this place!

Food average to good service fair, but was really disappointed when our waiter couldnt even thank us for a 23% tip so just on that I definitely will not be back!

Fantastic food far beyond the ordinary fare offered by most restaurants. I highly recommend it.

Incredible variety of Asian food, made in a delicious way, what is not to love! Weve always wanted to go to Cheynes and had a chance to go last night and what a great experience it was. Great service, with great plates of food done impeccably! If you love love Asian food, then this must be top 3 on your bucket list!

I ordered the pad Thai and Bloody Mary drink and it was both disgusting to a point that I didn’t even eat it and still paid for it

Amazing food. Congrats 👏

Absolute perfection. Each dish is beautifully made with flavours I cannot even describe other than delicious. So many clever taste combinations. I went with my partner and we decided to share a few dishes so we could get to taste as many plates as possible. We were not disappointed. My absolute favourite (and it really is hard to choose) is the tuna taco - just wow. If you can, leave room for dessert. We had the creme brulee which is another level of yum. Beautiful setting, lovely staff. Definitely worth a visit. I will be back for sure!

Love their food, waiters are super friendly and efficient, enough vegetarian options to keep our 1 son very happy and well fed. Was a beautiful evening so we sat outside. 2 tiny little tips. Clean the fountain and hide the bins.

Great food experience and interesting cocktails.

Would give this place 6 stars if I could!

Creative gourmet experience

Nice little venue. Food was a bit pricey for the portions sizes but apparently that normal for these fancy food places. More of watering hole than somewhere to go eat. Had a DJ playing music and quite a nice vibe

Decor is funky -- if you appreciate such a thing to accompany your meal.Outside area is quite appealing but has music thats far too loud -- hard to imagine why the owners would think that a night-club atmosphere would be attractive to diners during the day?? What were they thinking?Service is mediocre, un-trained & thoroughly un-professional / incapable. No redeeming aspects at all.The worst aspect is the impossibly poor value-for-money: Ridiculously tiny portions for impossibly high prices!! I mean, what is this all about? Are they serious?Sorry, guys, simply an outstanding rip-off!! So many other places to go to, where one is able to enjoy a decent meal that is well-priced, that has decent service and fully understands patrons. Suggest you avoid this place!

What a surprise !! One of the best restaurant in Cape region. Food is so good, a mix of asian and occidental traditions, with a wonderful result. Prices are honest and service is impeccable. Can’t wait to come back.Andrea from Italy.

Excellent value for money as a winter special. Take your own bottle of wine and pay a R50 corkage. Food plates could be served with a little more time between servings.

Very nice quaint little restaurant, not the largest of menus but great quality of food on offer. Nice beer on tap for the gents as well as nice beverages on offer for the family. Friendly staff make it a great experience.

What an incredible experience! It is one of the few places where you can have an amazing fine dining experience that is affordable. There tasting menu was delicious and our waitress was so friendly and added to our overall wonderful experience.

Incredible food. Friendly service. Definitely worth a visit. Booking essential.

Very good but a bit pricy

Natalie and Privilege have been absolutely incredible each time we have been there. Always happy, warm energy and a charming positive attitude. The ambiance, food and service is like no other- a true gem of Hout Bay

Nice, good food

Good food.

Amazing food. Terrific service. Worth a visit!

Amazing food, loved it.

Tapas style Asian food. Out of 8 tapas 7 were absolutely fantastic. Excellent service.

Delicious food, very inventive and diverse tapas menu. Service was excellent. Prices are quite reasonable. Highly recommend.

Probably the best value for money place Ive ever been to. Dishes were good and creatively put together. Recommended.