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…
Must-see restaurants in South Africa, Lesotho & eSwatini (Swaziland)
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
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
Bookings are essential at this popular and tiny neighbourhood haunt. The menu is small and features pan-Asian bites including sashimi, prawn toast and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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
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…
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…
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…
Franschhoek
Franschhoek's favourite son, celebrity chef Reuben Riffel, is behind this Asian fusion restaurant in a fabulous, light-filled space off the main road. In…
Mpumalanga
With cheerful checked tablecloths overlooking the garden and jungle gym at Perry's Bridge, this deli, bakery, wine shop and general foodie hub is a treat…
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…
Franschhoek
If you want to go all-out on the French-inspired cuisine here, try the five-course menu with wine pairings (R595). Tastings (from R55) are available and…
Cape Town
Be prepared for very sticky fingers. The Dog's Bollocks' blockbuster burgers got this hip grunge spot going a few years ago; they've now expanded to all…
Franschhoek
Loved by locals and recommended by travellers, this long-running restaurant marries South African ingredients with fine-dining techniques. Watch chefs…
Johannesburg
Sit at outdoor tables shaded by trees and enjoy the excellent, great-value Ethiopian cuisine served from this hole-in-the-wall unit. The injera (sourdough…
Cape Town
Popular for dinner and a beer on Wednesday and brunch and a beer on Saturday, this community market sells free-range, organic and ethically farmed food,…
Western Cape
This award-winning, eclectic place serves a mixture of traditional and contemporary fare, much of it made with produce from the owner’s garden. Advance…
Eastern Cape
This hip resto-bar near the Dutch Reformed Church is as adept at serving up tapas (from R40) as it is heartier meals. The menu is concise yet inventive,…
Limpopo
Excellent courtyard cafe with decadent desserts at the excellent Kaross handicrafts cooperative – ideal while you contemplate whether (or what) you're…
Cape Town
There are few places more romantic or relaxing for a meal than Maria’s on a warm night, when you can tuck into classic Greek mezze and dishes such as…
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