Cape Town
At the southern end of Bloubergstrand is this delightful place in a whitewashed seaside cottage, its counter loaded with a tempting collection of cakes…
Must-see restaurants in South Africa
Cape Town
Jewish soul food is the deal at this contemporary-styled deli fronting onto Church Sq, with bagels and 'shmers' (various flavoured cream cheeses), matzo…
Western Cape
The food from husband-and-wife team Brydon and Innes gets excellent reviews. The small menu is inventive and refined, utilising plenty of local produce…
Johannesburg
A great experience for gastronauts, this eatery is all about spicy doro wot (chicken stew), kitfo (mince meat) and tibs (fried meat and vegetables),…
Port Elizabeth
For a light meal at lunchtime, this den with a boho vibe is a winner. Pick from healthy concoctions on the tempting menu (salads, pasta, burgers and…
Cape Town
Rustic Italian pasta and seafood dishes are the speciality of this casual joint, well patronised by locals (despite less than stellar service). Round off…
Cape Town
There are now two sides to this staple of the Obs dining scene. By day their colourful corner cafe serves up dishes such as veg curry and roti. By night…
Sea Point to Hout Bay
The Kronendal, a Cape Dutch farmhouse with parts dating back to 1713, has been sensitively restored to house this excellent pan-Asian restaurant…
Pretoria
On a peaceful stretch of Bronkhorst St, this neighborhood charmer makes a great setting for a meet-up with a friend or a fine spot to linger over a light…
Johannesburg
Right in the heart of Braamfontein, 86 Public does brisk business with students and office workers – always a sign that you’ve found a good bargain. The…
Cape Town
Bookings are essential at this popular and tiny neighbourhood haunt. The menu is small and features pan-Asian bites including sashimi, prawn toast and…
Johannesburg
Sister restaurant to the similarly delicious Momo Baohaus in Greenside, Momo & O specialises in ramen, but also serves boas and other Asian fusion…
Cape Town
Tuck into a variety of tasty small plates including fried calamari, Peruvian-style chicken and tacos as well as more substantial mains such as miso-cured…
Johannesburg
Popular with Kensington locals, this relatively new (unusual on a street filled with dusty old favorites) coffee shop/restaurant/bar serves a huge variety…
Port Elizabeth
This slick modern place does a brisk business with locals – always a sign that you've found a good bargain. It speedily serves tasty wraps, thin-crust…
The Wild Coast
The C Club’s well-earned reputation comes from its scrumptious specialities and atmospheric setting, with a large dining room, a charming garden and…
Port Elizabeth
The original branch of a nationwide chain, Vovo Telo kicked off the regeneration of Richmond Hill. In a characterful old house with a wrap-around veranda,…
Winelands
The menu is fairly small but superb, offering a mix of Asian, Italian and South African dishes. Tables inside can be a little noisy due to the proximity…
Cape Town
A serious contender for the award for best breakfast or lunch spot around Kloof St, this rustic, country-kitchen-style cafe-shop is a charmer. The chicken…
Simon's Town & Southern Peninsula
Two Oceans feeds tour-bus crowds en route between the Cape Point car park and the funicular to the old lighthouse, but it has some appeal if you don't…
Plettenberg Bay
Highly recommended by readers and right on the beach, this is the place for seafood in Plett (well, just outside Plett). Enrico has his own boat that,…
Simon's Town & Southern Peninsula
The local surfers’ favourite hang-out is a great place for a hearty breakfast of Mexican huevos rancheros or poached eggs on butternut rosti, accompanied…
KwaZulu-Natal
A new addition to the Pietermaritzburg dining scene, Mo-G's Restaurant has already developed a reputation as one of the best fine-dining establishments in…
Chinese Northern Foods Restaurant
Johannesburg
In the heart of Jo'burg's main Chinatown area, this simply decorated restaurant serves up some of the city's most authentic Chinese fare. The handmade…
Cape Town
A grand old Dutch building is the setting for this casual bistro and wine bar with offering above-average meals and a large range of wines by the glass…
Eastern Cape
This stylish, centrally located restaurant has large windows with sea views as well as an outdoor deck for dining. The Italian-born owner has helped…
Cape Town
This is the debut restaurant of local chef Matt Manning, best known in Cape Town for his private dining events. Food is based on familiar bistro fare,…
The Wild Coast
Half-hour tours of this brewery in a converted barn on a working farm include tasters of the four ales. The bar-restaurant serves food to complement the…
Johannesburg
Students, hipsters, moms and pops: everyone dives into this busy steakhouse for a rockin’ feed. Get messy with slow-pit-smoked ribs, slabs of juicy steak…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
A large, open veranda onto the main street makes this place easy to spot. It's friendly, the food's tasty and it's great for people-watching and grabbing…
KwaZulu-Natal
Look past the declarations, which are a bit cutesie, and you'll be treated to a nice little cafe that serves tasty lunches and incredible home-baked…
Limpopo
A mountain pub well worth ducking into, this place attracts every expat and eccentric in the mountains. The Pot ‘n Plow is an essential stop for pizza,…
Green Point & Waterfront
A great place for a healthy veggie breakfast or lunch, with freshly squeezed juices, smoothies, nutritional salads and multigrain wraps on the menu. Order…
KwaZulu-Natal
One of the only reasonable restaurants in Ladysmith, this eatery does curries along with steak, chicken and seafood dishes at an unassuming location in a…
Pretoria
Around the back of Brooklyn Mall, Chef Gita Jivan concocts first-class Indian dishes, fusing Indian flavours with European presentation. The huge menu…
Cape Town
Inspired by Japanese izakaya, Ding Dong serves cold snacks such as chilled edamame, swordfish sashimi with liquid kimchi or oysters with wasabi and lime…
Cape Town
Buitenverwachting wine estate's cafe serves the Quaffee coffee roasted on-site, as well as cooked breakfasts and casual lunches such as fish and chips. It…
Pretoria
This popular downtown business-lunch place is safe and welcoming. Spitting distance from Church Sq, this chain restaurant is popular with public servants…
Pretoria
With influences taken from Cuba, Mexico and the US Deep South, Forkies is a cool spot for a tasty lunch. Alongside the nachos, burritos and brisket you'll…
Port Elizabeth
This crazily popular canteen-style joint has a tempting menu with plenty of simply prepared fish dishes as well as prawns and calamari. The setting (and…
