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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Paarl, Western Cape Continental, International, Italian, Tapas, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wine bar

Welcome to Baccō Estate's restaurant, where culinary artistry meets stunning vineyard views! Indulge in a menu that celebrates the best of seasonal ingredients, paired perfectly with our e...

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. ...

Rivonia, Gauteng African, Burgers, Cocktails, Grills, Japanese, Mediterranean, Sushi, Vegetarian

Tempo Luxury Restaurant aims to create an immersive dining experience, where patrons can indulge in a fusion of flavours and textures meticulously crafted by talented chefs. From carefully sourced ...

Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Western Cape Bistro, Cocktails, Contemporary, Cosmopolitan, International, Light Meals, Mediterranean, Pizza, Seafood, Vegetarian, Wine bar

Cape Town’s favourite destination restaurant and venue, Grand Africa Café & Beach embraces a free-spirited beach café culture, nestled poignantly on the sea-front shoreline ...

Newlands, Western Cape Breakfast, International, Sushi, Vegan

Every guest is our most important guest at each of our four vineyard restaurants. We believe that eating, drinking, and the joy of a communal feast are central to that feeling. The Square Resta...

Somerset West, Western Cape Breakfast, Burgers, Fine Dining, Grills, Health, Light Meals, Seafood, Vegan, Vegetarian

Embraced by history, surrounded by the majestic Hottentots Holland Mountains and neighbouring the magnificent Erinvale Golf Course and world-class wine estates; only 30 minutes from Cape Town Inter...

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,...

Sandhurst, Gauteng Asian, Burgers, Cocktails, Dim Sum, Grills, International, Light Meals, Seafood, Steakhouse, Sushi, Thai

The question of what to eat - and where to go - can place unnecessary pressure on first dates or nights out with family and friends. Fortunately at CowFish, we’ve got you covered! Our res...

Stellenbosch, Western Cape Contemporary, Fine Dining, South African

Step into a new world of relaxed fine dining — where creativity meets freedom. Choose your own journey: from an elegant 3-course to an indulgent 4-course (or more!) experience, crafted around...

Cape Town Central, Western Cape Indian, Vegetarian

With strong historical influences from both South Africa and India, Bombay Brasserie is Taj Cape Town's signature authentic Indian dining restaurant. Embark on a culinary journey, where Taj...

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    Morningside, Gauteng
    Hussar Grill - Morningside

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    Cape Town Central, Western Cape
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    Hluhluwe, Kwazulu Natal
    Restaurant At ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe

    Gather the family at ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe! Our Sunday Family Feast serves up a meaty sharing basket with two kids’ mea...