Cape Town eatery, The Melting Pot, set to close its doors

The Melting Pot, one of Cape Town’s most popular restaurants, will permanently close its doors on April 28.

Chef and owner John van Zyl wrote in a lengthy Instagram post that as they prepare to close their doors, they invite customers to join them for one last ‘One of Everything’ meal and to reminisce about all the good times shared around the pool.

‘It is with heavy hearts that we must bid farewell to The Melting Pot restaurant at Oak Valley Estate.’

‘After many years of serving you our signature menus and creating unforgettable memories around our tables, we have made the difficult decision to close our doors permanently, effective 28th April 2024.’

‘While we are saddened to say goodbye to this chapter, we want to take this opportunity to express our deepest gratitude to every one of you who have dined with us, celebrated special occasions, and made The Melting Pot a part of your lives.’

‘Your loyalty and enthusiasm for our cuisine have been the driving force behind our success,’ said Van Zyl.

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‘As we prepare to close our doors, we invite you to join us for one last ‘One of Everything’ and to reminisce about all the good times shared around the pool.’

‘Once again, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your support and friendship over the years. It has been an honour to serve you, and we will cherish the memories of our time together at The Melting Pot.’

‘A special thanks to the Rawbone-Viljoens for making us feel like family and letting us make this beautiful venue our home over,’ he added.

According to the restaurant’s website, Van Zyl came up with the idea to open The Melting Pot after returning home from extensive travels abroad with his partner Sage. The restaurant began as a small 12-seater pop-up in the heart of the bustling Mother City in 2019 and has since evolved into a relaxed country experience at Oak Valley Estate in Elgin.

Van Zyl described the restaurant as a place to share their passion for travel, food, and culture, which stemmed from months spent abroad exploring different countries. ’Our aim is for diners to take home a taste that lingers and a memory that lasts – a trip around the world in one sitting,’ he noted.

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