Cape Town
With exquisite decor and a menu offering more than just sushi and sashimi, Tomo has quickly become one of Cape Town's top spots for Japanese cuisine. The…
Cape Town
With exquisite decor and a menu offering more than just sushi and sashimi, Tomo has quickly become one of Cape Town's top spots for Japanese cuisine. The…
Johannesburg
Pan-Asian chef Su-Yen Thornhill cooks up delightful ten-course dinners – complete with hilarious, Oscar-worthy running commentary – most Wednesday…
Johannesburg
Saigon Suzy can be summed up in three letters: F, U and N. The food, inspired by pan-Asian street cuisine, is delicious, and the restaurant's interior is…
Johannesburg
Good luck with securing a seat at this deservedly popular cafe, which makes splendid breakfasts, sandwiches, wraps, grills and salads, as well as serving…
Johannesburg
In a city with limited meat-free dining choices, Lexi's is a vegetarian/vegan Nirvana. The menu, filled with salads, smoothies and tasty breakfast bowls,…
Franschhoek
Chef and owner Chris Erasmus has brought the foraging culture to the Cape at this hugely popular restaurant. Forest-floor ingredients such as river cress,…
Durban
Portuguese food isn't a rarity in KwaZulu-Natal, but when it's done as well as it is at Neo Cafe it's worth getting excited about. The menu is simple:…
Stellenbosch
It's a little off the beaten Stellenbosch path, but it's worth the drive to get to this well-respected restaurant in a winery. The delectable menu is…
Cape Town
Genial Arata-san serves some of the best sushi and rolls to be found in Cape Town, along with other Japanese izakaya pub-grub including noodles and…
Franschhoek
Named for South African artist Jacob Hendrik Pierneef, whose work is on show at the on-site museum, this elegant restaurant serves modern takes on…
Durban
Durbanites rave about this casual Ethiopian spot that serves up traditional platters of food with plenty of injera. Everything on the menu is incredible,…
Bloemfontein
Locals love this upmarket steakhouse, with its decor invoking 1920s New York, for special occasions. The menu features seafood, chicken and burgers, but…
Stellenbosch
Celebrated chef George Jardine of the long-established Jordan restaurant opened this small and very special spot in 2016. The emphasis is on local produce…
KwaZulu-Natal
Durban enjoys most of the glory when it comes to Indian food, but Tandoor helps Pietermaritzburg give it a run for its money. Takeaway is best as the…
Cape Town
Portions are petite but the flavours are big at this restaurant offering some of the most authentic Italian cuisine in the city. The lamb shoulder ravioli…
Winelands
This elegant spot within the Grande Roche Hotel is one of Paarl’s top restaurants, serving multicourse gourmet dinners and more casual bistro-style…
Stellenbosch
A very modern wine estate and restaurant where celebrated TV chef Bertus Basson focuses on local, seasonal produce prepared to perfection and paired with…
Franschhoek
If you fancy a change from all the French-inspired fine dining, Marigold serves elegant North Indian cuisine in its contemporary dining room.
Johannesburg
This character-filled hotel is a memorable place for a long meal. It has been frequented by the Portuguese community since well before the paint began to…
Johannesburg
Ironically named considering the focus of this eatery is fried chicken, Sumting Fresh started out as a food truck on the Jo’burg market and festival scene…
Johannesburg
Sifiso Ntuli is the genial patron of this great little spot keeping it real in Brixton. Bookings are essential and there's no written menu – instead the…
Johannesburg
When the craving for Asian street-food hits, PRON delivers both on food and experience. The menu, designed by chef and owner Emma Chen, mentions the word …
Johannesburg
Tex-Mex cuisine is wildly popular in Jo'burg, and Perron is one of the best examples. Located on a prominent Melville corner, Perron is decorated with a…
Green Point & Waterfront
With a balcony providing views of Cape Town Stadium, the decor at this stylish restaurant is a bit more chic than your average Mexican joint and the food…
Cape Town
With a street-side patio and breezy decor that invokes a day at the beach, Seabreeze is a hip spot for a plate of seafood. The menu changes depending on…
Johannesburg
Vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Jo'burg are few and far between, making Fresh Earth a breath of fresh air on the city's dining scene. From tofu…
Cape Town
Smart and stylish, Blanko offers Italian dishes that go far beyond the standard pizza and pasta offerings. The lamb dishes are very good and there's…
Cape Town
Robert Mulders brings his personable restaurant skills and famous double-baked cheese soufflé to the elegant surrounds of this Sir Herbert Baker–designed…
Johannesburg
Solly's Corner, a legendary cafe in Fordsburg serving Indian-style comfort food, is most famous for its masala-seasoned fish and chips. But the menu…
Johannesburg
Chef Andrea Burgener is known for her excellent take-out deli food, which includes a changing rainbow of eclectic dishes such as taro-leaf masala, and…
Cape Town
This Durban institution has brought its simple concept to Cape Town: a bright, minimalist fast food joint serving tasty chicken strips, burgers, wraps and…
Cape Town
Argentinian owner Juan brings some family recipes to the table at this laid-back bar-restaurant above House of Machines. Try a portion of Juan's mom's…
Johannesburg
In a far corner of Melville, Service Station is that easy-to-miss 'secret spot' that locals like to recommend. Come here for bountiful breakfasts…
Johannesburg
Now you're on holiday – you've entered tropical paradise. When you're sipping a pina colada out of a real pineapple and enjoying old fashioneds made the…
Johannesburg
Inside the hip 44 Stanley precinct, Il Giardino feels like a charming old-world trattoria, its leafy courtyard the backdrop to nourishing dishes at…
Johannesburg
Using the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking methods, Baha started as a food market stall. But it has grown into the Grant Ave institution that…
Cape Town
Ragamuffin began life as a stall at a Cape Town market. It's now a quirky hole-in-the-wall serving excellent Durban-style curries. Try the fried chicken…
Cape Town
Perch at one of the dozen traditional woven mesob tables in this bright dining room overlooking Long Street. Sample the authentic cuisine with a combo…
Cape Town
Cape Town's first poke spot is a pleasing hole-in-the-wall with splashes of Asian-inspired kitsch livening up the white tiled walls. There are seven poke…
Sea Point to Hout Bay
Sea Point is stacked with Chinese restaurants, but this inauspicious-looking hole-in-the-wall, classically located next to a pawnbroker, is the real deal…