PIER

Unis Zuurmond

4 months ago

Seldom do I give a full 5-star rating, but Pier deserves it. We originally planned for six people, but one had to cancel last minute, and Pier accommodated us without a glitch. We decided to go for the full menu, with wine pairing, and it was a feast to remember. Our server was exceptional: extremely knowledgable, always aware what's happening at the table, and cracking the odd joke to lighten the moment. We enjoyed all the courses, it was really difficult to choose favourites. Perhaps the only comment (not negative) is that the bread course has a lot of bread... Pier instantly became my favourite restaurant in the Leeu Collection. Well done everyone for a superb lunch!

mina Schofield

5 months ago

Everyone knows this is a great restaurant with great food and fabulous service. However, I have also visited their two sister restaurants, Beau and La Colombe, and in my opinion, those two offer a stronger overall experience. We chose the special winter set menu, which had fewer items, and unfortunately it felt like something was missing. The meal did not feel fully complete, and the flavour journey was not as balanced or memorable as I had expected. In my opinion, if a restaurant cannot fully showcase how amazing its food and set menu can be with fewer dishes, then perhaps it should not offer a reduced set menu. I would rather recommend choosing from the à la carte menu than having an incomplete taste experience.

Charlotte Boswell

6 months ago

Wow! What an incredible evening at Pier in Cape Town. On our previous trips to SA we have eaten at most of the other La Colombe group restaurants, which are always a fantastic experience. It was our first time at Pier however, and I must say we thought it might have been the best. Incredible staff, especially Alex the Sommelier and our waiter Zayn (sorry for the spelling), both were engaging and fun to talk to. The food was absolutely divine, every course hit the mark in terms of flavour, creativity and skill. We loved every course but the absolute favourites were the bread course, mussel and bacon, quail, lamb and guava dessert. The wine pairings were spot on and interesting. Thanks for an incredible first night back in Cape Town.

Mark D

9 months ago

An unforgettable culinary experience PIER was one of the finest dining experiences I’ve ever had. Yes, it’s expensive - let’s get that out of the way. But this isn’t expense for the sake of it. This is cooking at its finest and most accomplished, and if you have the opportunity to dine here, you will never forget it. The curated set menu is a feast for the eyes down to the finest details - the serving plates, the cutlery, every element thoughtfully considered. From the moment you’re welcomed at the door and guided to your table, to the moment you’re walked out and bid farewell, it’s 5-star service in a 5-star venue. Some portions are small and lean more toward visual artistry than hearty satisfaction, but by and large everything is flavourful and impeccably executed. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this place. I hope it isn’t a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me, though it’s definitely not an everyday one. This is more than dinner - it’s an experience.

Mr. Wildlife

9 months ago

Worth a Michelin star. An almost perfect menu. Very welcoming waiter. The view to the harbour is very nice. You sit quite on comfortable chairs. I liked the wagyu beef more than the lamb. The lamb had a too mild taste. The mussels have been one of my favourites. Only the tuna was too spicy. The chocolate dessert is very mummy. I could have eaten two of them. The pralines are offered in a beautiful Treasure Box. I find the ferro style praline too caramel but the mousse o chocolate is very chocolaty and the one with bubbles inside surprisingly. Worth the money if you can afford it. I liked it more than the menu in La Colombe.