Is the view at Chefs Warehouse Tintswalo Atlantic worth the eye-watering price tag? After visiting five fine dining spots in two weeks, I put this iconic oceanfront restaurant to the test. From R800 starting wines and luxury caviar to inconsistent service and missed farewells, here is my honest review on whether it truly lives up to the hype. Spoiler alert: it’s clear it on international tourists.

We’ve lived in Cape Town for years, but somehow we had never gone to Massimo’s in Hout Bay. On a winter Monday evening in August, we finally made it, and had what turned into one of the most memorable family dinners we’ve had in a while.