The Botanist

My friends and I went here for dinner and had an absolutely amazing time. First, our server Ayanna, was very attentive, kind, and charismatic. She elevated the experience to another level with her service. I can’t think of many other experiences where I received customer service to this level. Second, the food was unique and delicious! I had never heard of a hanging kebab and the vegetarian one was filling and felt intentionally made whereas I normally feel like vegetarian options are afterthoughts. My cocktail was perfectly made and the dessert in the edible flower pot was extremely cute (and tasted amazing). Finally, the venue was gorgeous! The plants around the room really transported me to somewhere outside of the city. The piano in the middle of the room was beautiful, and the rooftop terrace look amazing as well. My friends and I all had an amazing experience at The Botanist. Thank you Ayanna!

Food was good. Coffee was good. Noise level was a bit too much for me. They had a live performer, but the background music was still playing at the same time. Add all the people in that big room, kitchen sounds - and it becomes quite a cacophony. Interior is cool. They have really placed a lot of attention on small details. It all looks very nice.

The restaurant is beautiful and the atmosphere lends itself to that beautiful vibe. The staff were impeccable and my cocktails were delicious. If you're South African though,you should know that the food is not impeccable by our standards. It's a bit bland. There was one dish that was delicious and it was the spicy prawns starter but the cookie dough with ice cream dessert was the star of the show. II had the kebab and we can get better back home. Overall a lovely experience but wouldn't be paying ZAR/Rands on that experience again.

Delicious food and atmosphere. My group all ordered the hanging kebabs and they did not disappoint. Also, recommend the garlic oil and the perfectly seasoned fries. I’d be happy to return and try more menu items.

Everything was lovely, from the ambiance, the indoor/rooftop settings, and the food. I had the pan-seared Salmon, veggies, and potatoes: it was fresh and absolutely delicious! Highly recommended. 5/5 stars