Lunch at Foxcroft

I was recently invited to experience the spring set menu at Foxcroft in Constantia, that was recently extended to mid December 2019. Having never been there before, I jumped at the opportunity to take a bite out of this Eat Out Top 30 restaurant.

It’s been three years since Foxcroft burst onto the Cape Town restaurant scene and it has since become a regular favourite with locals and international guests alike. Chef Proprietor Glen Foxcroft Williams has crafted out a more casual approach than fine dining, but with the same intensity and thoughtfulness. He believes in a carefully structured farm to table offering, utilising the freshest seasonal ingredients and showcasing them on the plate to deliver an experience with finesse and exceptional flavour.

The menu reflects this philosophy and is constantly renewed. “Our menu has become a lot more streamlined in terms of choice, and varied in inspiration, with a greater focus on sustainability than we have ever put forward.” says Chef Glen. “It reflects the most hyper-seasonal, fleeting produce that usually wouldn’t be put on the menu because they have such short seasons. Our menu reflects global inspiration and a commitment to sustainable, local produce,” explains Chef Glen. “We feel that we’re cooking the best food we ever have, and are glad to still be on a path of growth and evolution that we feel will stand the test of time.”

Foxcroft is a must-visit destination for serious wine lovers, now also showcasing rare and unique hand-picked wine pairings for all of their menus. The team’s love of wine is also reflected in their successful winemaker’s dinner series collaborations, where diners enjoy a five-course chef’s menu paired with a first-class cellar’s hand-picked wines.

Until mid December 2019, Foxcroft’s spring lunch special is running from Monday to Sunday (R345 for four courses or R595 with wine pairing). The menu consists of bread, two tapas courses, a main course and a dessert (each course having an option of three items to choose from). See my pictures below (a few photos also supplied by Foxcroft’s management – credit given to Claire Gunn where applicable) with comments on the items that I had. The restaurant is casually high end – informal but premium, with contemporary masculine wooden furniture and rich leather accents. The outside seating area is a lush reflection of leafy Constantia. With a really cool playlist, a bustling lunch vibe and fantastic food revealing punchy flavours and skilful plating, this is a place that I’d love to frequent way more often. The open kitchen reveals a calm and professional team, and front of house service is immaculate. I cannot recommend the wine pairings highly enough – they were an absolute highlight.

Note: Menu might change according to seasonality and availability.

Thank you to Chef Glen and the team of Foxcroft for one of our most memorable meals and wine pairings of 2019. We cannot wait to be back soon. Constantia is once again proving to be a hot spot for incredible food, service and hospitality. Book online and make sure you don’t miss out this summer.