Sunshine Coast
Many locals and tourists rave about this funky place in an imaginatively converted space on the main drag, and we share their unbridled enthusiasm. The…
Sunshine Coast
Many locals and tourists rave about this funky place in an imaginatively converted space on the main drag, and we share their unbridled enthusiasm. The…
Lesotho
The chandeliers and cloth napkins are the only signs of pretence in the wholly down-to-earth restaurant at Lancer's Inn hotel, popular with aid workers…
Eastern Cape
The Armagh Country Lodge’s restaurant has a cosy dining room with an open fire and patio seating. Cape Malay specialities, including ostrich bobotie …
Cape Town
If you can drag your eyes away from the panoramic view of Table Mountain for a second, the upmarket bistro food served on this historic wine estate at the…
Cape Town
This bistro and bakery in front of the Alphen Hotel hotel is appealing both inside and out – for breakfast, lunch or a snack. Treat yourself to buttermilk…
Durban
Temporarily located in the garden of the Bel-Aire Suites Hotel, this funky space is the spot for a post-dip coffee, fruit crush or breakfast, or just to…
Gauteng
Brimming with good cheer, Sakhumzi is firmly on the tourist trail and bus parties regularly pass through for the excellent-value daily lunch buffets…
KwaZulu-Natal
One of the nicest cafes in the area. Located in a small complex with a garden, this homely, funky place is decked out in a melange of retro decor. You’ll…
Cape Town
The 'number one baconporium in the Cape' serves superb sandwiches and decadent salads named for movies and TV shows, though the stars of this performance…
Eastern Cape
Polka's food will linger long on the palate. Karoo lamb, matured steaks and bobotie (curry topped with beaten egg baked to a crust) are on the dinner menu…
Cape Town
Brothers Giles and James Edwards' nose-to-tail approach to cooking has found an enthusiastic audience with gourmet Capetonians, who are flocking here to…
Cape Town
The menu here is pleasingly small – just four noodle dishes and a selection of bao (steamed buns filled with spiced pork, chicken or veggies). Ask for the…
Johannesburg
Famous for the imposing bronze bull statue on the pavement outside, the Bull Run Restaurant is across the street from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in…
Cape Town
Not everything is vegan here but quite a lot is, including most of the salads and main dishes served in the daily buffet that sits, temptingly, on the…
Cape Town
A focus of the Bree St hipster scene is this convivial spot with counter seating that pays homage to the US diner tradition. All-day breakfast dishes…
Cape Town
Kirstenbosch’s long-running tearoom serves a jolly English tea for two (R310), including sandwiches, mini-quiches and homemade scones with strawberry jam…
Eastern Cape
Cafes cluster around the corner of JA Calata and Albert Sts, mostly combined with nurseries or decor shops. In the latter category, this courtyard cafe…
Pretoria
Papa's serves various South African faves, including steaming potjies (meat and vegetables cooked in a cast-iron pot over an open fire) as well as…
Cape Town
Brass-topped tables, marble and contemporary art give this cosy restaurant and cocktail bar a sophisticated ambiance matched by the inventive food…
Pretoria
Salt specialises in artisanal cheeses, cured meats and bread, which they bake themselves. You can assemble your own tasting plate from the very tempting…
Winelands
Recommended by locals all over the Winelands, this restaurant and wine bar has a comprehensive menu of upmarket dishes like slow-roasted lamb neck, roast…
Sunshine Coast
Seafood lovers rave about Christy's, which has superb calamari burgers, fish steaks, prawns and oysters. It's also renowned for its grilled meat,…
Johannesburg
If you think Jozi is a dud at creative Asian food, prepare to eat your words – and everything in sight – at this well-priced, obscenely delicious eatery…
Sea Point to Hout Bay
Cheyne Morrisby has gathered quite a following for his inventive Asian and Pacific Rim–inspired small plates, which combine adventurous flavours and…
Cape Town
The old Company's Garden cafe has been transformed into a chic contemporary space with charming outdoor features such as a giant chess set and wickerwork…
Mpumalanga
Denee Fick is a well-known South African chef and brings her considerable talents to this modern restaurant. She specialises in fine cuts of beef cooked…
Pretoria
Subtle is not a word in Kream's vocabulary. From its dramatic interior design (giant works of art, two water features!) to its sometimes over-the-top…
Limpopo
The new ‘lifestyle’ centre may be lacking in atmosphere (yes, you overlook a car park), but the Market Cafe – a small operation that’s part of a larger…
Johannesburg
Ben's Pizza is notable for its location in the centre of Jo'burg's central business district, where the sight of a New-York-style pizzeria with red…
KwaZulu-Natal
This delightful oasis, in a lovely Victorian house behind a rather chintzy gift shop, is a quintessential English garden in the middle of ‘Maritzburg –…
Sunshine Coast
A finer location you couldn't hope to find. Die Walskipper clings to quiet Clapton Beach within the Marina Martinique, a 5km drive south of town. The…
Mpumalanga
Its wooden deck overlooking rows of succulents in a plant nursery below, 'the farm kitchen' serves breakfasts and light lunches in one of Barberton's…
Durban
It looks like a typical cafe along this very popular strip, but Spiga serves up hearty helpings of Italian food, including delicious pasta dishes. It also…
Cape Town
Enjoy homemade cakes, breakfasts and lunch treats such as chicken pie at the resident coffee shop of Chart Farm, with its panoramic view across the farm…
Johannesburg
Opened by one of South Africa's leading fashion designers, Congolese-born Papy Nakuw, Kafe Noir serves a simple Pan-African menu in a cool but…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
Mbabane’s top choice for good cuisine and a buzzing ambience is a stone's throw from the golf course. It’s well worth the trip for an eclectic menu…
Cape Town
Dean Street is home to a cluster of popular restaurants and bars, with Patina being the fanciest place to dine. The lightly charred steaks are excellent…
Cape Town
Muffins that could feed a small family and other delectable baked goods and desserts are the forte of this luxe-design cafe offering ‘beautiful food,…
Limpopo
How a slice of Italiana found its way to Hoedspruit we’re not sure, but this place serves up authentic and quality dishes from the motherland. Try the…
Gauteng
At the base of the Orlando Towers, this large shisa nyama (barbecue) restaurant is popular with locals and those needing a beer after leaping from the…
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