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Monday 09:00 - 16:00 Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00 Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00 Thursday 09:00 - 16:00 Friday 09:00 - 16:00 Saturday 09:00 - 15:00

Hemelhuijs

Name: Hemelhuijs
Address: 71 Waterkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, ZA
Telephone: +27214182042
Price range: ££

We dream, we cook & we eat well Our menu changes seasonally and also features touches brought from our world travels.

Jacques Erasmus and the Hemelhuijs team carefully source ingredients and interweave the flavours of childhood memories and that of the exotic. Our offerings are presented in generous hand-crafted vessels and the service is simple, attentive but relaxed. Hemelhuijs also boasts its own homeware range and patrons can experience this unique range first hand in the restaurant, from the minimalist and c

lean-lined solid oak chairs and tables, to the bowls, plates, and vases that are part of our everyday use.

02/06/2026

The Hemelhuijs store brings together objects that are both functional and enduring.
From ceramics to textiles and pantry staples, each piece is chosen to become part of your home.

Visit us at 54 Waterkant Street.

31/05/2026

Every corner of Hemelhuijs reflects a story shaped by time, travel, and an appreciation for beauty.
This is a space to gather, to pause, and to experience something lasting.

To make a reservation, call +27 21 418 2042 or email [email protected].

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28/05/2026

A continuation of tradition, our preserves honour the skill of slow simmering and seasonal ingredients.
From citrus to stone fruit, each jar is made to be enjoyed and shared.

Available at the Hemelhuijs Store, 54 Waterkant Street.

26/05/2026

The burnt basque cheesecake is served with a perfectly caramelised top and a soft, creamy centre.
Simply delicious.

To make a reservation, call +27 21 418 2042 or email [email protected].

23/05/2026

From room mists to linen tea towels and homemade cordials, each element in the Hemelhuijs store is chosen to bring beauty into the everyday.
Small details that transform how a space feels.

Discover more at the store, located on 54 Waterkant Street, opposite the restaurant.

20/05/2026

Our cocktails and juices are made with the same attention to detail found throughout Hemelhuijs.
Balanced, seasonal, and simply divine.

To make a reservation, call +27 21 418 2042 or email [email protected].

17/05/2026

The Hemelhuijs store brings together objects chosen for their beauty and purpose.
A considered collection by Jacques Erasmus destined to be part of your home.

Visit us at 54 Waterkant Street.

16/05/2026

Slow-roasted beef short rib, served with cavolo nero, aubergine, and mushrooms.
A dish rich in depth and carefully layered flavour, to be enjoyed by you.

To make a reservation, call +27 21 418 2042 or email [email protected].

13/05/2026

Our award-winning preserves are made using the finest organic ingredients.
Each jar reflects a season, a place, and a way of preserving what matters.

Discover our homeware store at 54 Waterkant Street.

11/05/2026

Our hand wash and body lotion are created to elevate the everyday.
Infused with botanical extracts with a subtle fragrance designed to linger gently, they bring a sense of care to daily rituals.

Visit the Hemelhuijs store at 54 Waterkant Street, opposite the resturant.

09/05/2026

The Hemelhuijs interiors are shaped by exploration and a sensitivity to detail that reveals itself over time.
A space designed to be experienced slowly.

To make a reservation, call +27 21 418 2042 or email [email protected].

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05/05/2026

Join us this Friday, 8 May, for an intimate dinner at Hemelhuijs.

An à la carte menu by Chef Patron Jacques Erasmus, paired with live entertainment. We welcome the teams behind Vonn and Saltare wines, sharing their wines with guests on the night.

Seating at 18:30, 19:00, or 19:30.

For reservations, visit hemelhuijs.co.za.

02/05/2026

At Hemelhuijs, dishes are prepared with care, guided by the seasons and a deep respect for ingredients.
Food that invites you to slow down, savour, and return to what matters most.

To make a reservation, call +27 21 418 2042 or email [email protected].

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30/04/2026

Our preserves continue a tradition of careful, seasonal cooking. From citrus to stone fruit, each jar reflects the ingredient at its best, prepared slowly to honour its flavour and character.

Available to purchase at our homeware store. 54 Waterkant Street.

28/04/2026

For Mother’s Day, choose a gift to be treasured for years to come.

You’ll find ceramics, homeware, pantry staples, linen tea towels, incense, skincare, as well as Jacques Erasmus’s new book, Hemelhuijs: Archive.

Each piece is selected with care, made to be lived with and remembered.

Visit us at 54 Waterkant Street.

26/04/2026

Visiting Hemelhuijs invites you to slow down and take in your surroundings.
A space to sit, to gather, and to feel at ease.

To make a reservation, call +27 21 418 2042 or email [email protected].

23/04/2026

Ceramics that bring a sense of elegance to the table. Each piece is chosen for its form, texture, and the way it enhances the experience of sharing a meal.

Available at our new homeware store. 54 Waterkant Street.

20/04/2026

Our vegetarian rotolo is a celebration of comfort and fresh ingredients.

Carefully prepared and layered with flavour, it reflects a slower approach to cooking, where each element is given the attention it deserves.

To make a reservation, call +27 21 418 2042 or email [email protected].

18/04/2026

At Hemelhuijs, the space moves with the seasons, shaped by new inspirations while holding onto the stories that came before.

Discover our Italian oasis the next time you're in the CBD. To make a reservation, call +27 21 418 2042 or email [email protected].

15/04/2026

Delight in our Green Vegetable and Artichoke Salad, made with garden greens, vegetables, roasted artichokes on lemon labneh whipped hummus, and tomato vinaigrette.
A dish that reflects the season and the simplicity of well-prepared ingredients.

To make a reservation, call +27 21 418 2042 or email [email protected].

12/04/2026

The Hemelhuijs store is an extension of everything the restaurant embodies - thoughtful living, beautiful objects, and a deep admiration for craftsmanship.
Each piece is chosen to be lived with and enjoyed over time.

Visit us at 54 Waterkant Street.

09/04/2026

Hemelhuijs is a book to return to - for recipes, for inspiration, for the feeling of home it brings to the kitchen and the table. A reflection of a life lived through food, beauty, and gathering.

Available to purchase in-store and online at the link in our bio.

06/04/2026

Linen tea towels designed for everyday use and lasting beauty. Softened with time and made to be part of your daily rituals in the kitchen, they bring a quiet sense of refinement to even the simplest moments.

Visit the Hemelhuijs Store at 54 Waterkant Street.

04/04/2026

Our globally award-winning range of handcrafted preserves celebrates the art of doing things slowly.

Made using the finest organic ingredients, each jar is filled with care, guided by the seasons, and bottled at its peak.

Discover the collection at the Hemelhuijs Store. 54 Waterkant Street.

02/04/2026

The interiors of Hemelhuijs continue to shift and evolve, shaped by travel, memory, and a deep appreciation for beauty that reveals itself over time.
Each visit offers something new to notice, to feel, to return to.

To make a reservation, call +27 21 418 2042 or email [email protected].

Address

71 Waterkant Street
Cape Town
8001

Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 16:00
Thursday	09:00 - 16:00
Friday	09:00 - 16:00
Saturday	09:00 - 15:00

Telephone

+27214182042

Website

http://www.hemelhuijs.co.za/

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