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…
Must-see restaurants in South Africa
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
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
Salt specialises in artisanal cheeses, cured meats and bread, which they bake themselves. You can assemble your own tasting plate from the very tempting…
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
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Cape Town
Although the food here is described as Indian tapas, the portions in the four-course set meal are very generous so you'll end up having quite a feast…
Johannesburg
During the 1980s and '90s, Ba Pita was a popular late-night dining spot in then-artsy Yeoville. Twenty years later it's come back to life in Melville, a…
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…
Johannesburg
Chef Daniel Ribeiro, a South African of Portuguese heritage, honed his craft in the UK before returning home to open this charming cafe in 27 Boxes in…
Cape Town
Who doesn't love dinosaurs, especially when they come as part of dusky-pink, leafy green decor? You can tell from the get-go that LGBT-friendly Raptor…
Cape Town
A Columbian guy runs this pleasant, hidden-away cafe so you'll find a lot of South American–style items on the menu, including quesadillas, flour…
Johannesburg
In the heart of the mall, Walnut Grove is a handy spot for an affordable, uncomplicated, walk-in bite. Choose from tramezzini (small sandwiches on white…
Cape Town
Beatrice Holst seduces meat-loving Capetonians with her delicious raw and vegan repasts and drinks, including super vitamin-charged juices, a raw lasagne…
Franschhoek
Based at Vrede en Lust winery, this is a refreshingly unfussy place to eat in a region known for haute cuisine. You'll find salads, sandwiches and a build…
Johannesburg
Located at a prime corner on Norwood's vibey Grant Ave, Factory on Grant offers solid South African food with a friendly atmosphere and weekly jazz…
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