Restaurants in South Africa

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Nominations Open For The Gastronomy Tourism Awards 2026

04 September 2026 - Food and drink are playing an increasingly important role in how travellers experience South Africa, from exceptional restaurants and chefs to innovative producers, wi...

Café Gannet Celebrates 38 Years As A Mossel Bay Institution

Cafe Gannet Restaurant

Mossel Bay, Western Cape

03 September 2026 - For 38 years, Café Gannet has been part of the fabric of Mossel Bay, welcoming generations of locals and visitors to its ocean-facing tables beside the Dias Mus...

Fable Opens Its Doors During The Day With A New Line-Up Of Weekly Specials

Fable

Cape Town Central, Western Cape

02 September 2026 - Cape Town cocktail bar Fable is changing things up, opening its doors during the day and inviting locals to experience the venue beyond its evening cocktail-bar reputa...

What’s On In September At Babylonstoren

Babel Restaurant

Paarl, Western Cape

02 September 2026 - “This is what you shall do: love the earth and sun and the animals.” - Walt Whitman Spring is not wasting time this year. Clivias are alread...

World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 Announces Extended 51-100 List

01 September 2026 - With two weeks to go until The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 list is revealed, 50 Best has unveiled the hotels ranked from No.51 to No.100. The recently expand...

The Chef Who Learned How To Learn

Creation Wines

Hermanus, Western Cape

01 September 2026 - From a three-Michelin-star kitchen in Napa to the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, Jason McKinney is cooking his way around the world in search of the real thing How 34-year-...

Spring Has Sprung At Rick’s Café Américain

Rick's Cafe Americain

Cape Town Central, Western Cape

31 August 2026 - With longer days, warmer nights and the arrival of spring, Rick’s Café Américain on Kloof Street is getting into the season with a full line-up of ...

Restaurants Recently Updated

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...

Ons Huisie

Bloubergstrand, Western Cape Breakfast, Buffet, Light Meals, Seafood, South African, Traditional, Vegetarian

We bid you welcome to "Ons Huisie" Restaurant (Our Small Home) with an illustrious flamboyant history regarding the development of Bloubergstrand. Probably the first dwelling of Frederick...

Hazendal Wine Estate

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. ...

Taste of Thai

Hilton, Kwazulu Natal Thai, Vegetarian

Welcome to Taste of Thai Restaurant in Hilton Taste of Thai will give you a little glimpse of Thailand in Hilton. Whether you want a break from the hustle and bustle of your busy life, a quick ...

Maru Korean Steakhouse

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

Maru Korean Steakhouse brings a different take on Korean dining to Cape Town’s vibrant Bree Street, pairing the bold, vibrant flavours of Korea with the craft of a modern steakhouse. Expe...

QLounge Wine Restaurant

Rosebank, Gauteng Cocktails, Grills, International, Light Meals, Tapas, Vegan, Vegetarian

Qlounge can be seen as a destination of vibrant experiences, tastes to suit your palate, and a special way of service... cultivating familiarity and exclusivity. Qlounge is all about expressing...

Webersburg Wine Estate

Stellenbosch, Western Cape Breakfast, Buffet, Cocktails, Fine Dining, French, Fusion, International, Pizza, Wine bar

Nestled on Webersburg Wine Estate, our restaurant offers an elegant dining experience where history and terroir converge. Step into a bright conservatory adorned with classic black-and-white tiles,...

Geuwels at Vergenoegd Low

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...

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...

Hacienda

Cape Town Central, Western Cape Mexican, Vegan, Vegetarian

Come and experience guacamole made to order at your table. Tortillas are made fresh daily, and we nurture our live culture mole sauce for that extra punch in every delectable bite. Our meats and se...