Restaurants in South Africa

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Restaurant Week South Africa Returns: 25 September – 1 November

18 September 2026 - Bookings for the spring edition of Restaurant Week South Africa are now officially open. From 25 September to 1 November 2026, more than 200 participating restaura...

Negroni Week Brings Creative Cocktails To Cape Town’s Kove Collection Venues

17 September 2026 - Negroni Week arrives at select Kove Collection venues from Monday, 21 September, celebrating one of the world’s most enduring cocktails with a line-up that puts ...

Mount Nelson Returns To The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 At No.34; James McBride Wins Icon Award

16 September 2026 - Cape Town’s Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, has returned to The World’s 50 Best Hotels at No.34, while South African-born hotelier James McBride has been na...

VUUR And Heirloom Come Together For A Once-Only Heritage Weekend Table At Cape Grace

15 September 2026 - This Heritage Weekend, Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, and its in-house restaurant Heirloom welcome Chef Shaun Scrooby and the VUUR team for a four-hands collabo...

Team Masakhane To Fly The South African Flag At Culinary World Cup 2026

15 September 2026 - South Africa’s next generation of culinary talent is ready to take on the world. Team Masakhane, the country’s national junior culinary team, will represen...

Meet The Winner And Finalists Of The 2026 Diners Club SA Barista Of The Year Competition

14 September 2026 - Now in its fourth year, the Diners Club SA Barista of the Year competition continues to grow from strength to strength, cementing its reputation as a platform that cel...

2026 Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge Winners Announced

13 September 2026 - Standard Bank and the Chenin Blanc Association have announced the winners of the 2026 Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge, recognising the exceptional quality,...

12 Creation Running Heroes Take On The Nelson Mandela Marathon For Pebbles

Creation Wines

Hermanus, Western Cape

13 September 2026 - Twelve Creation Running Heroes are taking on the Nelson Mandela Marathon on 18 October 2026, with one shared goal: to raise R30,000 for the Pebbles Project. On 18 ...

The Rocky Horror Show Is Back At Theatre On The Bay By Popular Demand

Act One Bar & Restaurant At Theatre On The Bay

Camps Bay, Western Cape

13 September 2026 - Following a completely sold-out season earlier this year, Pieter Toerien Productions and LAMTA have brought The Rocky Horror Show back to Theatre on the Bay by popular...

Spring At Hazendal: Heritage, Flavour And The Art Of The Winelands

Hazendal Wine Estate

Stellenbosch, Western Cape

12 September 2026 - Celebrate the arrival of spring and Heritage Month with seasonal dining, leisurely picnics, family experiences, wellness, wine, golf and entertainment at Hazendal Wine...

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Cape Town Central, Western Cape Asian, Japanese, Seafood, Vegan, Vegetarian

Introducing Yatai Ramenbar - Where the vibrant essence of Japanese street food meets refined dining, blending simplicity and complexity in perfect harmony. Located below Nikkei on Cape Town&rsq...

Cape Town Central, Western Cape Bistro, Burgers, Coffee Shop, Grills, Light Meals, Tapas, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wine bar

Judd’s Local is a family run business founded in 2017 by Erna Judd & Bryan-John Judd. Starting with a small bakery in the winelands, the Judd’s decided to take the proverbial le...

Stellenbosch, Western Cape Bakery / Patisserie, Breakfast, Cocktails, Country, Deli, Light Meals, Picnics, Pizza, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wine bar

Hazendal is a one-of-a-kind winelands destination offering culinary experiences, cultural discoveries, premium accommodation, event spaces, golf facilities and a kid’s edutainment centre. ...

Stellenbosch, Western Cape Grills, South African, Tapas, Vegetarian, Wine bar

Geuwels is both Vergenoegd Löw’s beating wine heart and home to our casual but refined farm-to-table restaurant. As we say in our cellar - we let the grapes dictate the winemaking. A...

Durban Central, Kwazulu Natal Cocktails, Fine Dining, French, Grills, Seafood, Tapas, Vegan, Vegetarian

9th Avenue Marina is an acclaimed fine dining establishment celebrated for its innovative and distinctive cuisine, complemented by beautiful sunsets and scenic waterfront vistas. Nestled in the vib...

Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape Continental, Game, International, Italian, Light Meals, Moroccan, Seafood, South African, Traditional

Emily’s Restaurant, nestling next to a river close to the beaches of Plettenberg Bay, is situated in one of the most breathtaking spots in all of South Africa overlooking the meandering river...

Newlands, Western Cape African, Breakfast, Buffet, Burgers, Cocktails, Egyptian, Game, Grills, Light Meals, Moroccan, Picnics, South African, Tapas, Vegan, Vegetarian

Acclaimed as one of the great botanical gardens of the world. Few gardens can match the sheer grandeur of the setting of Kirstenbosch, against the eastern slopes of Cape Town’s Table Mountain...

Hazelwood, Gauteng American, South African, Steakhouse

A modern, upscale dining experience in Pretoria, Upper East Side delivers refined comfort cuisine, expertly crafted cocktails and an atmosphere designed for stylish gatherings, business lunches and...

Camps Bay, Western Cape Bistro, Coffee Shop, Contemporary, Grills, Light Meals, South African, Traditional, Wine bar

Act One Bar & Restaurant offers a tasty menu for your pre-evening show dining in the restaurant upstairs, at Theatre On the Bay. Bookings can be made by calling the theatre box-office ...

Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Western Cape Asian, Cape Malay, Chinese, Cocktails, Contemporary, Cosmopolitan, Dim Sum, European, Fine Dining, Fusion, Grills, Halaal, Indian, International, Japanese, Portuguese, Seafood, South African, Steakhouse, Sushi, Thai, Vegan, Vegetarian

Guests can look forward to enjoying vibrant views of the Cape Town Cruise Terminal harbour from our balcony. Our restaurant includes a refined whisky bar, wine-tasting section, sushi conveyer belt,...

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  • Ends 27 September 2026
    Cape Town Central, Western Cape
    Mamacita's On Kloof

    Every Sunday at Mamacitas, the tiny humans eat FREE while you sip that margarita in peace(ish) KIDS MENU: Cheesebur...

  • Ends 31 January 2027
    Simons Town, Western Cape
    Seaforth Restaurant

    Seaforth has become internationally renowned for providing quality food and service. We are experienced in catering for the nee...

  • Ends 30 November 2026
    Worcester, Western Cape
    Hussar Grill - Worcester

    Celebrating something special? Let us make your occasion unforgettable — decadent food, fine wine, and a warm welcome...