Dusk

Stellenbosch, South Africa

From the outside, 43 Plein Street doesn’t give much away, and it takes sharp eyes to spot Dusk’s discrete signage. Inside the low-lit dining room, chef Callan Austin builds his menus from the larder of the Cape Winelands, running from line-caught fish to locally reared wagyu, via heritage vegetables and produce sourced from namechecked neighbouring farms. Expect plenty of ferments, too, alongside foraged ingredients, such as the Kalahari truffles in a tiramisu, or the tart, lemony spekboom leaves used to spike a bright gazpacho. It’s a kitchen with some serious technique and an abundance of ideas, whether it's turning leftover prawn shells into an extraordinary sauce, served with Cape Hope squid, or inventing a palate-cleanser that looks like a foaming bar of soap. Indulge in the 10-course tasting menu with wine pairings if you can – though an a la carte option has just launched too. 

Key Information

• Tasting menu from $91
• Dinner: Tues – Sat
• 27 21 023 4100
• Visit Dusk's Website

Location

43 Plein Street, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600