Ceci n'est pas un restaurant. This is no ordinary restaurant. "You don't eat at Bouillabaisse," says Ingrid, co-owner and Bouillabaisse's ever-sparkling hostess. "As you browse through our menu of haute cuisine dishes, you taste, sample and share an array of flavours with a definite Asain-style, seafood twist."

While Ingrid and her team make sure that all guests enjoy spotless service and pair the right wine with the right food, award-winning chef Camil and his team perform little pieces of magic at, what some might like to call, his culinary theatre.

"Our open kitchen allows patrons to be part of the preparation of their food," says Camil. "They can all witness the quality of the products and the creativity that is put into every single dish." A free cooking demo all day long. You might prefer this to the BBC Food Channel, as, here, the spectacle is real, and you can ask the chef
and his team any questions you like.

The decor is sophisticated, and exudes stylish beauty ; it is a timeless cocoon for anyone who enjoys a trendy, informal and social atmosphere.

Interior designer Renee de Waal elegantly created the feeling of having seafood on the floor of the ocean: blowfish and seaweed are part of your surrounds, and with just some imagination, you will be able to see the sea-horses, mermaids and whales lounging outside the windows.

On summer days, Bouillabaisse is a vibrant get-together for locals as well as for tourists who choose to dine in style. Bouillabaisse is situated in the heart of Franschhoek - its front is situated on Franschhoek's main road, while the back flows into the brand-new, up-market shopping-square The Yard. From the terrace, you can tap right into Franschhoek's daily life - and relax in style after a day of wine tasting, mountain hiking or browsing in antique shops and galleries in the village.

On winter days, Bouillabaisse turns into a warm hub of cosy chatter – the perfect getaway from the Cape's rain and cold. Come see chef Camil and his team at work preparing some unusual flavours, tastes and textures.