Restaurants in South Africa

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Courtyard Hotel Gqeberha Unveils Complete Refurbishment And New 25° East Restaurant

05 October 2026 - City Lodge Hotels has completed a full refurbishment of Courtyard Hotel Gqeberha, marking the latest in a series of property upgrades as the group continues to reinves...

Introducing Africa’s First Bread Sommelier

02 October 2026 - “Bread has become much more to me than a slice on a side plate.” For La Motte Bakery’s Ricardo Slawers, the statement is something of an understa...

Iron Steak & Bar Named A 2026 Travellers’ Choice Winner

Iron Steak And Bar

Cape Town Central, Western Cape

29 September 2026 - Cape Town’s Iron Steak & Bar has been named a 2026 Travellers’ Choice winner by Tripadvisor, placing restaurant among the top 10% of restaurants worldw...

Woordfees 2026 Puts The Art Of Stellenbosch Wine In The Spotlight

Le Pommier Wine Estate

Stellenbosch, Western Cape

29 September 2026 - From wine tastings and winemaker conversations to vineyard walks, literary discussions and a long-table feast, Woordfees 2026 offers an engaging opportunity to experie...

Rick’s Café Américain Celebrates 21 Years On Kloof Street

Rick's Cafe Americain

Cape Town Central, Western Cape

29 September 2026 - A Cape Town favourite is turning 21, and Rick’s Café Américain is inviting its regulars, friends and fellow food and music lovers to raise a glass ...

Groot Constantia Builds On Legacy As New CEO Is Appointed

28 September 2026 - The Board of the Groot Constantia Trust has announced the appointment of Dr Edo Heyns as the estate’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective 19 October 2026. ...

Franschhoek’s Cap Classique & Champagne Festival Returns To Open Summer Season

28 September 2026 - The Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival, presented by Capitec and Franschhoek Wine Valley, returns to the Huguenot Monument on 5 and 6 December 2026, se...

A Splash Of Joy On Bree Street: Rix Wellmann Unveils Splish Splash

Scala Pasta Bar

Cape Town Central, Western Cape

28 September 2026 - A playful new sculpture by South African artist Rix Wellmann adds a splash of colour and whimsy to Bree Street – Cape Town’s vibrant foodie capital, where ...

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 ...

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Barraca

Vereeniging, Gauteng Burgers, Grills, Light Meals, Pizza

Barraca is a fun, family restaurant open from Monday to Sunday. The restaurant offers a kiddies play area and is fully licensed. Barraca is an ideal venue to host your function. ...

Sec Restaurant

Rosebank, Gauteng Asian, Burgers, Contemporary, European, Fine Dining, International, Seafood, Tapas, Vegetarian

Welcome to Sec, where African vibrancy meets European elegance in a dining experience designed to delight every sense. Our menu celebrates the balance of tradition and innovation, featuring tho...

LeSi Singing Waiter Restaurant

Lynnwood, Gauteng Bistro, Breakfast, Continental, European, Fine Dining, Grills, International, Italian, Light Meals, Seafood, Traditional, Vegetarian

LeSi Performing Waiter Restaurant at Casa Toscana... IMAGINE THIS We are proud to present our unique performing waiter restaurant, which is a first of its kind in South Africa and the only ...

Cape Town Central, Western Cape African, Burgers, Cocktails, Cosmopolitan, European, Game, Grills, International, Light Meals, Mediterranean, Moroccan, Seafood, Tapas, Turkish, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wine bar

"So... Here is looking at you kid." Walking into Rick's Café Américain has the same feeling as walking into a friend’s home for dinner. We are situated in ...

Thanda Manzi Country Hotel & Restaurant

Fourways Central, Gauteng Country, Fine Dining, Grills, Italian, Light Meals, Mediterranean, Picnics, South African, Tapas, Vegan, Vegetarian

The Terrace & Lapa Restaurant Welcome to our outdoor riverside restaurant, consisting of “The Terrace & The Lapa,” where we’ve combined the perfect ingredients for an...

Tempo Luxury Restaurant

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 ...

Quay Four

Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Western Cape African, Burgers, Cocktails, Grills, Light Meals, Pub Meals, Seafood, South African, Steakhouse, Sushi, Traditional, Vegetarian

Quay Four, need we say more? This popular restaurant was one of the first to set up on the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. Now one of Cape Town’s favourite restaurants, it is situated on a p...

Ferrymans Irish Tavern

Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Western Cape Breakfast, Grills, Light Meals, Mediterranean, Pub Meals, Seafood, South African, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ferryman's - the birthplace of Castle Tank Beer! Great Food, Craft Beer and Bands 365 Days a year! Ferryman's Tavern, which opened in 1989, was the first tenant at the Waterfront....

Surfshack Diner

Camps Bay, Western Cape Cocktails, Grills, Light Meals, Pizza, Seafood, Vegetarian

Perched on a prime location – this contemporary seaside diner adds a little extra flavour to the Camps Bay golden mile. Surfshack takes up residence directly above Paranga, and thus treats pa...

The Nines

Sea Point, Western Cape Cocktails, Grills, International, Seafood, Vegetarian

If you’re gonna love me, love me to the nines, they say. It’s hard to disagree. Love & life. Food, family & friends. Moments & memories. Some things should never be half...