Restaurants in South Africa

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World’s Best Food Photographs Served Up - South African Photographer Triumphs

04 June 2026 - A tender image, A Woman Eats in the Canteen of the Soviet-era Sanatorium, by British photographer Jo Kearney, is the Overall Winner of the World Food Photography Award...

Entries Open For The 20th FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10

02 June 2026 - Entries are now open for the FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10, which celebrates its 20th edition in 2026. Presented by Sauvignon Blanc South Africa in partnership wi...

The Taco Is Officially Out Of The Bag!

Mamacita's

Cape Town Central, Western Cape

30 May 2026 - Mamacitas has rolled into Sea Point and they’re here to stay, permanently parked at 152 Main Road (just around the corner with Ground Culture, near The Holiday H...

Celebrating Durban’s Best: 9th Avenue Waterside Honoured At The South Africa Restaurant Awards

29 May 2026 - 9th Avenue Waterside were honoured to receive the Best Restaurant in Durban award from the South Africa Restaurant Awards. The team extended heartfelt thanks to ev...

Avontuur Estate 2026 Harvest: An Early Helderberg Vintage Defined By Precision And Quality

Avontuur Estate Restaurant

Stellenbosch, Western Cape

29 May 2026 - There’s a moment just before the rosy sunrise on the Helderberg where all is still. Then, almost instantly, the stillness gives way to movement as the harvest be...

Become A Hands-On Hero This Mandela Day With Ladles Of Love

27 May 2026 - A Love Letter from Danny, Alison and the Ladles of Love Mandela Team ... As we weather winter, it’s time to kick into gear and make Mandela Day plans as our ...

49 Rand Dishes. 15 Eateries. One Car-Free Bree Street.

27 May 2026 - Cape Town’s favourite food street is going car-free again for a special winter edition of Bree Street Sundays — bringing flavour, cocktails and street-side...

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COPA Restaurant at the Pepperclub Hotel

Cape Town Central, Western Cape Breakfast, Contemporary, European, Vegetarian, Wine bar

Food for thought… Delicious. Tasty. Simply irresistible… That is what you can expect from our modern in-house restaurant COPA. Here we offer a contemporary menu that has been loca...

Scala Pasta Bar

Cape Town Central, Western Cape Cocktails, Italian, Tapas, Vegan, Vegetarian

Pasta Made Differently! In collaboration with Italian master chef Luciano Monosilio, Executive Chef Justin Barker and his local team have put together a pasta menu like no other. The Bar...

Iron Steak and Bar

Cape Town Central, Western Cape Cocktails, Grills, Steakhouse, Vegan, Vegetarian

Fall in love with Cape Town’s Iron Steak and Bar, where you can enjoy a range of world class dishes, including mouth-watering steaks flame grilled to perfection on our imported Spanish Vulcan...

Upper East Side

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...

9th Avenue Marina

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...

QUARTZ at Quoin Rock

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...

Florentin

Cape Town Central, Western Cape Bistro, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Contemporary, Greek, Light Meals, Mediterranean, Seafood, Tapas, Vegan, Vegetarian

Breakfast | Brunch | Lunch | Dinner | Private Events Welcome to Florentin a Middle Eastern-Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar featuring a curated selection of sharing plates and dishes set in an ...

Mint Restaurant and Wood-Fired Grill

Cape Town Central, Western Cape Breakfast, Cape Malay, Contemporary, Grills, Indian, Light Meals, Pizza, Vegetarian

Mint Restaurant & Terrace is an upscale all-day dining venue tucked into the heart of the city centre, with views out onto the street and an outdoor bistro with couch seating. Nestled...

Eleven Tribes

Ballito, Kwazulu Natal African, Cocktails, Contemporary, South African, Vegetarian

Welcome to Eleven Tribes, a place where South Africa’s stories are told not through words but through flavour, memory and the warmth of shared hospitality. Our country is home to eleven rich ...

The Bistro at Brookdale Estate

Paarl, Western Cape Bistro, Country, Fine Dining, International, South African, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keeping food miles low with thoughtful creations & new forms … The next chapter of Brookdale Estate’s Cinderella tale takes its shape in The Bistro and the Tasting Room found a...