The Pool Room

Great wine and fantastic food. We did the 'One of everything' tasters. Really memorable

REALLY a very COOL restaurant! The owners&staff went out of their way to help organise a surprise dinner for my wife and her family! Beautiful views and lovely atmosphere, probably a piece of heaven on earth!!

If there was a higher score than 5 out of 5, we would award it to Chef John. This is the best meal we have had in the Cape (taste wise). In fact it rates in the top five meals we have ever enjoyed, and we have travelled to 35 countries.The delicate, complex, interesting flavours ensured each dish was a triumph (and we ate our way through every dish on the menu (only the second time I've done this. The other restaurant is Michelin starred & situated in Provance).We will return.The service scores a 4/5 as with less than had the restaurant occupied, servers were stretched. Every dish still arrived to perfection.Ambiance scores 4/5 and don't let this put you off, just manage your expectations. You can sit indoors overlooking the pool, or alongside the pool under umbrellas.Take the road over Franschhoek pass to get there.Try a wine tasting in the region beforehand.We will go back for the food ASAP

Enroute to Hermanus we decided to try out The Pool Room for breakfast. A lovely serene setting with pretty mountain views. Prices were reasonable. Eggs done perfectly. The Eggs Benedict is highly recommended. Excellent service. Our detour was well worth it - we will be doing this soon.

Love the tapas style and with exciting menu items. The setting is ideal for a relaxed lunch with friends and family. With the award winning wines being the cherry on top. Service was excellent, and all this combined made it a memorable birthday.

I was totally thrilled to arrive at Oak Valley farm and be directed to the Melting Pot venue. The tranquility of the short winding road to the parking area prepares you for a relaxed outdoors experience. Little is revealed from the parking area, but from there you are enticed to follow the steps to the next terrace. From here your eyes feast on a beautiful stretch of lawn and the lush tree canopy of raised oaks, stretching out, as if nurturing the beautiful lawn.The set-up for the bridal shower picnic looked super inviting, and was comfortably arranged with a combination of patio chairs, persian carpets & cushions.The spread included succulent roasted chicken pieces, a lovely cheese platter, artisan breads complemented with an excellent paté, hummus, pickled aubergine and olives.I would most certainly revisit, and look forward to experience the restaurant area and further explore their menu and Oak Valley wines.*Pictures shared of the event are not my own*

My favorite restaurant in the Elgin Valley. I love the private atmosphere, excellent food and great wines.

A true gem! Wonderful atmosphere, fantastic staff and incredible food!