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...

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...

Bike Forge

Tulbagh, Western Cape Braai, Breakfast, Burgers, Light Meals, Pizza, Pub Meals, Vegan, Vegetarian

Welcome to Bike Forge! When the flag is up, we’re open! Bike Forge is a biker-friendly venue where like-minded people can get together and talk shop over a cold one and a bite to ea...

Cafe Gannet Restaurant

Mossel Bay, Western Cape Breakfast, Grills, International, Italian, Light Meals, Pizza, Seafood, Sushi

Location, location, location, is the big three in finding the right place to have the perfect meal in any part of the universe. The Café Gannet Restaurant and Blue Oyster Bar in Mossel Bay i...

SOI 55 Thai Eatery

Ballito, Kwazulu Natal Asian, Cocktails, Dim Sum, Light Meals, Thai, Vegan, Vegetarian

Soi 55 Thai Eatery is a modern Thai restaurant embracing the street food culture of Thailand, run by owner & head Chef Goo. Owners Goo and Sheri are not only life partners, but also busines...

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,...

Conchilla Tapas Lounge & Bar

Ballito, Kwazulu Natal Asian, Cocktails, Grills, Light Meals, Seafood, Sushi, Tapas, Vegetarian

Welcome to Conchilla! The sound & smell of the sea soothes my soul! Conchilla offers a unique and lavish lifestyle experience for anyone looking to escape the ordinary. Leave your...

Emilys Restaurant

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...

Patat Restaurant

Oudtshoorn, Western Cape Braai, Breakfast, Cape Malay, Fusion, South African

Patat, the Afrikaans name for 'sweet potato', is a hidden gem at the foot of the Swartberg mountains. We offer an authentic South African cuisine with a modern fusion.

Carnivore Restaurant

Muldersdrift, Gauteng African, Buffet, Game

The Carnivore Restaurant situated in the countryside of Muldersdrift overlooking the Krugersdorp hills, is next to the Misty Hills Hotel. Access to this fantastic restaurant is through a stunning t...

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...