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Belthazar

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Cuisine: Grill , Seafood
Ambiance: Casual
Main course (avg): R140
Licensed: yes

Open: Lunch , Dinner
Daily from 12:00 - 23:00

Description:
Wine, wine everywhere, tempting wine-lovers with the largest wine bar in the world. Welcome to Belthazar, a veritable theatre of fine food and wine on the cutting-edge of shoppertainment, multi-purpose restaurant, grill, wine bar and gourmet home accessory shop, Belthazar brings a chic new concept in the culinary arts to Cape Town. Dedicated to the wise man of the magi who was "lord of treasures", a treasure trove of delights awaits foodies at Belthazar - along with an exclusive catalogue of kitchenware.(We might spell his name a little differently but we like to do things a little differently with a lot of style.) Owners of award-winning Balducci's, a landmark for contemporary dining at the Cape, travelled the world with their team to find an innovative formula which would showcase South African wine in a prime tourist location at the V&A Waterfront. Follow the romantic lamps to a terrace with dreamy views of Table Bay and the rich ambiance of a wharf warehouse with thousands of bottles of wine, a glittering store of Riedel glassware, wine aprons, corkscrews, cookbooks and exclusive gourmet knives.

Belthazar is the realization of a lifelong passion for wine shared by the Belthazar team. Their vision was to create the largest "wine by the glass" wine bar in the world. Experienced sommeliers expertly serve up to 100 of the Cape's finest wines by the glass and advise customers on a wine-list of up to 500 fine wines and sought-after rare vintages. All of our wines are stored in a designer Vinoteque with dual temperature and humidity controls for red and white wines, served table-ready in Riedel glasses that enhance the wine of your choice. Simply ask your friendly sommelier for assistance.

Belthazar is a totally new experience in wining and dining. With a superb wine selection by single varietal, blend and style, the state-of-the-art wine-list at Belthazar highlights vintage ratings, critics' ratings, wine awards and taste indicators. We are the first retailer in South Africa to use innovative nitrogen-infused technology pioneered in the USA to keep uncorked wine in ideal condition, preventing oxidization while preserving all the aroma, colour and flavour. We want your experience of fine wine at Belthazar to be perfect. Indulge your palate. Belthazar is so much more than good food and wine. Indulge in the best - from the world's finest wine glasses and revolutionary wine technology to the slick service, superb aged Karan beef, export quality Mozambican shellfish and the freshest South African seafood. We invite you to indulge in the grand finale - a platter of boutique South African cheeses perfectly paired with a selection of Cape port wines.

Our many customers who enjoy the outstanding menu at Balducci's will relish exploring the new world of wining and dining at Belthazar. You'll probably want to take home a bit of Belthazar with you - a wine waiter's friend, a house sauce, a set of chef's knives or a Riedel wine decanter. Take a peek at our gourmet merchandise on your way out.




Bar
Child Friendly
Children’s Play Area
Halaal
Kosher
Live Entertainment
Smoking
Wheelchair access
Address
V&A Waterfront
Cape Town
Western Cape

Directions
Available on request.

Reviews of Belthazar (4 reviews) - Write a review



Average Scores
Overall (9.6)
Food (9.8)
Service (9.8)
Ambiance (9.5)
Location (9.5)
Value (9.5)
Recommend (9.5)


Best Steakhouse Cape Town, 03 Mar 2012
Reviewer: Mike (Adventurousness: I'll order it as per the menu.)

Comments: The greatest Steak I have ever had. Our entire table of 6 had the best meat and seafood dishes. My wife had a ladies Rib-Eye steak, a couple enjoyed a seafood platter, and the wine was absolutely amazing. The service made us all feel like royalty.

We enjoyed an amazing celebratory evening, with one of our friends celebrating a birthday. We were made to feel welcome as we set foot into the restaurant. I look forward to going back soon.

Scores:
food: 10service: 10ambiance: 10location: 10value: 10recommend: 10
Best Fillet and Wine in the country., 16 May 2011
Reviewer: Theo Spickett (Adventurousness: What is the chef's special today?)

Comments: I have eaten at many (very) good restaurants, but Belthazar holds the Best Fillet and Wine spot on my ranking, definitely so in South Africa. If you are the type of person that don't know what to make of the numbers next to the menu-line items, you'll most definitely have an unforgettable experience. I managed to spend R1000 on a dinner for one, with wine definitely being the culprit.

I would go there more often if they would allow me to take my kid, but they are a no kids restaurant. It is also a pity that arguably the best restaurant on the strip has such a limited ambiance (what's the point of a good restaurant in CT without a good view) that can be enjoyed from the inside, but I guess that's limited by the venue. Sure it's on the harbour's edge, but unless the noisy mall entrance or docks blow your hair back, I think they deserve a better view / location.

Scores:
food: 10service: 9ambiance: 10location: 8value: 10recommend: 10

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