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Eat Out Neighbourhood Gems is here
We share where South Africa's chefs eat when they're off the clock.…
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Nanaga Farm Stall
A can’t-miss pitstop at the convergence of the N2, R72 and N10.
Alexandria, Gqeberha
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Koring & Kaf
A stylish eatery serving top-notch food from an ever-changing menu.
Betty’s Bay
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A Tavola
Authentic Italian in the heart of Cape Town’s southern suburbs.
Claremont, Cape Town
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AA Badenhorst Family Wines
Farm-to-table fare and excellent wine in the Swartland.
Malmesbury
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Abbiocco Restaurant and Deli
A convivial trip to the Med, right in Ballito.
Umhlali Beach, Ballito
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Abingdon Wine Estate
A tasting-room tapas experience that feels like home.
Howick, Midlands
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Adriatico Cucina Mediterranea
Mediterranean-inspired fine-dining on a boutique wine estate.
Somerset West
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Aegir Project Brewery Noordhoek
An innovative, artisanal brewery with a family-friendly, casual menu.
Noordhoek, Cape Town
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Afro-Boer
A truly one-of-a-kind baker’s café on lush Lynwood Road.
The Willows, Pretoria
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Al Firenze
A family-run, authentic Italian restaurant.
La Lucia, Durban
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Allora
A reliable Italian cucina offering great value and good service.
Franschhoek
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Aperitif
A stylish wine and cocktail bar serving flavour-packed sandos.
Cape Town CBD
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Arthur’s Mini Super
A friendly café that more than lives up to its motto of “Good Food”.
Sea Point, Cape Town
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At the Courtyard Bistro + Theatre
A bistro that brings wonderful food and hospitality to the table.
McGregor
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Au Bouchon Rouge Brasserie
A French country bistro serving the classics with style.
Riebeek Kasteel
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The Alma Café
A live music venue serving hearty food and famously good vibes.
Rosebank, Cape Town
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Bacini’s Pizzeria and Deli
This Italian favourite is popular for all the right reasons.
Gardens, Cape Town
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Banana Jam Café
Authentic Caribbean food and artisanal beer in Cape Town’s southern suburbs.
Kenilworth, Cape Town
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Bao Down
An Asian-fusion favourite serving bao buns and small plates.
Green Point, Cape Town
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Bay Leaf Fordsburg
The ultimate Indian comfort food.
Fordsburg, Johannesburg
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Bean Bag Jazz Lounge
Smooth jazz and soulful dining.
Morningside, Durban
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Beira Alta Leaping Frog
Fresh, smoky Portuguese fare with a proudly South African influence.
Beverley, Fourways
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Beira Mar Portuguese Restaurant
A casual, family-friendly, seaside Portuguese restaurant.
Kalk Bay, Cape Town
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Bennetts and Co Delicatessen
A pet- and family-friendly deli famous for its sandwiches and artisanal goods.
Constantia, Cape Town
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Berlin Bear
Part pub, part bistro, part waffle house – all proudly “Afrikanschen”.
Diswilmar, Krugersdorp
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Between Us
Sustainably sourced, seasonal food in a stylish setting.
Cape Town CBD
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Blanko by Kove Collection
Prestige and warmth in equal measure.
Constantia, Cape Town
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Blockhouse Kitchen
Relaxed, all-day dining in the heart of the Constantia wine route.
Constantia, Cape Town
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Blondie
A trendy diner-style spot serving flavour-packed plates and party vibes.
Gardens, Cape Town
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Blueberry Café
A homely café with scenic Drakensberg vistas.
Nottingham Road, KZN Midlands
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Bodega Ramen
A ramen bar accessed through a chocolate shop? You heard right!
Cape Town CBD
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Bottega
Where good food and good whisky meet.
Parkhurst, Randburg
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Bouchon Bistro
A stylish inner-city wine and tapas bar.
Cape Town
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Brahman Hills
A multi-use venue with two farm-to-table restaurants.
Nottingham Road, KZN Midlands
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BRASH
A retro diner serving smashburgers and sundaes.
Sea Point, Cape Town
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Brasserie de Paris
Confident brasserie classics.
Waterkloof Ridge, Pretoria
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Brioche Food and Coffee
Earns its nickname, “the bread basket of Walmer”.
Walmer, Gqeberha
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Britannia Hotel
A Durban legend and another hot contender for best bunny chow in the city.
Stamford Hill, Durban
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The Beach House
Expect excellent seafood at this stylish West Coast venue.
Yzerfontein
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The Black Sheep Restaurant
A Kloof Street institution that celebrates Cape Town's extraordinary culinary melting pot.
Gardens, Cape Town
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The Book Club
Bold flavours and beautifully plated food await you at this Pringle Bay eatery.
Pringle Bay
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The Break Room
Irrefutable proof that nourishing, plant-based food doesn’t have to be boring.
Hilton
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Café del Sol Botanico
An urban greenhouse serving polished favourites.
Bryanston, Johannesburg
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Café Orca
Fresh seafood at the water’s edge on the West Coast.
Melkbosstrand, Cape Town
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Caramba Authentic Portuguese Restaurant
An authentic Portuguese restaurant serving all the classics.
Green Point, Cape Town
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Carwash and Bistro at Adlers
Hearty fare and great service in an unexpected setting.
Villieria, Pretoria
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Chalk Craft Eatery
A creative culinary adventure you’ll want to repeat weekly.
Lakefield, Benoni
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Char’d Grill & Wine Bar
Seriously good steaks on the Hermanus waterfront.
Hermanus
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Chardonnay Deli Constantia
A well-stocked deli serving fresh, tasty food in a relaxed garden setting.
Constantia, Cape Town
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Chardonnay Deli Kalk Bay
A friendly seaside café serving breakfast, lunch, cakes and coffee.
Kalk Bay, Cape Town
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Chefs Warehouse & Canteen
Flavour-packed, globally inspired, tapas-style dishes.
Cape Town CBD
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Chelsea Kitchen and Deli
A café selling bagels, coffee and baked goods.
Chelsea Village, Wynberg
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Clarke’s Bar and Dining Room
A beloved diner offering honest, made-from-scratch, all-day dining.
Cape Town
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Club Kloof
Italian sharing plates in a stylish setting.
Tamboerskloof, Cape Town
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Coffee and Cream
Hearty meals and delectable cakes in a beautiful setting.
Stilbaai
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Constantia Glen
Award-winning wines, sweeping valley views and a menu worth lingering over.
Constantia, Cape Town
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Crave Burger
An all-American burger experience.
Walmer, Gqeberha
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Cure House Midlands
A characterful butchery and breakfast stop in the Midlands.
Merrivale Heights, Howick
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The Cellar
A globally inspired restaurant in a coastal forest.
Sea Park, KZN South Coast
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The Club House at Claremont Cricket Club
A spacious, comfortable restaurant suitable for the whole family.
Constantia, Cape Town
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The Coastal Collective
A beachy brunch spot serving delicious whole food.
Cape Saint Francis
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The Copper Restaurant and Bar
A Mauritian-inspired resort restaurant that knows how to please a crowd.
Dolphin Coast, Ballito
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De Eetkamer
A popular Stellenbosch eatery serving globally inspired small plates.
Stellenbosch
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De Oude Kraal Country Estate
Come for the fine dining, stay for a tranquil country escape.
N1 near Bloemfontein
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Decameron Restaurant
A Stellenbosch favourite since 1987 (and the most famous corner table in the Cape – if you know, you know).
Stellenbosch
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Den Anker
Traditional Belgian cooking with harbour views.
V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
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Dias Tavern Portuguese Restaurant
A traditional Portuguese tavern serving authentic dishes.
District Six, Cape Town
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Die Strandloper
Traditional West Coast seafood served on the beach.
Langebaan
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Dispens
A contemporary pantry, shop and eatery on the West Coast.
Paternoster
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Dolci Café
Real, heritage Italian in the heart of Randburg.
Craighall Park, Randburg
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Dukkah Restaurant & Bar
An atmospheric, Spice Route-inspired Durban favourite.
Morningside, Durban
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The Dorp Hotel
An eclectic hotel restaurant serving simple, tasty, home-cooked meals.
Cape Town CBD
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East Head Café
A friendly café with spectacular views of the Knysna Heads.
Knysna
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El Burro Green Point
An authentic Mexican restaurant serving flavour-packed, handmade tacos.
Green Point, Cape Town
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El Burro Taqueria
An authentic Mexican restaurant serving flavour-packed, handmade tacos.
Tamboerskloof, Cape Town
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Eleven
Local produce is the hero in globally inspired dishes at this contemporary restaurant.
Franschhoek
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Emily Moon Restaurant @ Emily Moon River Lodge
An opulently decorated riverfront restaurant serving sophisticated South African cuisine.
Plettenberg Bay
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Enrico Ristorante
An iconic seaside Italian restaurant with a devoted following.
Keurboomstrand
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Exitangeni African Food
A homecoming experience and a menu that celebrates the whole animal.
Marlboro, Alexandra
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Eziko
Telling the story of South Africa through its food.
Noordwyk, Midrand
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Fabrica Do Prego
A neighbourhood takeaway delivering exceptional Portuguese flavour.
Rondebosch, Cape Town
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Father Coffee
A standout coffee spot with a bakery and wine bar to match.
Rosebank, Johannesburg
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Ferdinando’s Pizza
A neighbourhood favourite serving authentic (and alternative) pizza.
Observatory, Cape Town
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Fish on the Rocks
Fresh fish and chips served at an iconic harbour location.
Hout Bay, Cape Town
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Four Cousins Restaurant
A family restaurant on Route 62 in the scenic Robertson Wine Valley.
Robertson
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Fraîche Ayres Restaurant
A well-priced café located in the tranquil surrounds of a garden centre.
Rosebank, Cape Town
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Franco's Pizzeria & Trattoria
The Italian “dining room of Parkview”.
Parkview, Johannesburg
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Frankie Fenner Meat Merchants
An ethical butchery selling excellent burgers on Fridays.
Woodstock, Cape Town
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Freedom Bread Café
A popular bakery selling artisanally made bread and other treats.
Stilbaai
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French Connection Bistro
A long-time favourite serving French-inspired food with flair.
Franschhoek
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Fresh Food With Thuladu
Traditional Durban comfort food with real heart.
Stamford Hill, Durban
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Furny’s Fine Wines and Taste Room
A relaxed, casual wine bar and restaurant serving tasty, unpretentious food.
Noordhoek, Cape Town
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Fynboshoek Cheese Farm
A must for cheese lovers exploring the Garden Route.
Tsitsikamma National Park, Kareedouw
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The Farm Eatery at Diemersdal
A very popular eatery serving fresh, delicious, bistro-style food.
Cape Town
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The Fat Butcher
A highly rated steakhouse.
Stellenbosch
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The Foodbarn Café & Tapas
A stylish bistro/café known for fabulous breakfasts and tasty tapas.
Noordhoek, Cape Town
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Gaatjie Restaurant
A friendly West Coast eatery offering delicious seafood in a seaside setting.
Paternoster, West Coast
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Ganesh
A popular Thai-style restaurant known for flavour-packed food and excellent vibes.
Observatory, Cape Town
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Garlington’s Bistro
A family favourite with Midlands views.
Garlington Estate, Hilton
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Gemelli
Contemporary Italian in a sophisticated Sandton setting.
Bryanston, Sandton
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Genki Sushi & Japanese Tapas
A standout eatery with excellent sushi and Japanese bites.
Stellenbosch
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Gigi Restaurant
Storytelling on a plate, where global classics meet South African indigenous grains.
Waterfall City, Midrand
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Gigi Rooftop Restaurant and Bar
An inner-city rooftop bar and restaurant serving delicious food and cocktails.
Cape Town
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Giovanni’s Deliworld
An authentic Italian deli offering tasty sit-down treats and take-home meals.
Green Point, Cape Town
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Glory
Intimate, home-style fine dining with Afro-Asian influences.
Parktown North, Randburg
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Gochu Gang Stellenbosch
A vibrant Asian street-food experience with good service and heaps of energy.
Stellenbosch
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Gounden's Restaurant and Takeaway
A Durban institution, and a contender for the city's finest bunny chow.
Glenwood, Durban
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Green Parrot Izakaya
A casual, family-friendly, Asian-inspired restaurant.
Durban
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The Grill Room at The Oyster Box Hotel
A 70-year heritage of gracious fine dining.
Umhlanga Rocks
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Harbour House
A favourite of locals and tourists alike, Harbour House offers great seafood in a beautiful setting.
Kalk Bay, Cape Town
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Hello You Restaurant and Wine Bar
Chic simplicity in the heart of the Karoo.
Graaff-Reinet
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Hemelhuijs
A very stylish eatery with inventive, delicious food that’s beautifully presented.
Cape Town
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HeSheng Chinese Restaurant
Authentic, tasty Chinese cuisine made with care and attention.
Sea Point, Cape Town
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Hoghouse Brewing Company
A popular barbeque/bakery with good beer and even better vibes.
Ndabeni, Cape Town
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How Bao Now
Street food at its best: this popular bao impresses with bold, surprising flavours.
V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
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Hue Café
A community-minded, African café and communal event space.
Windermere, Durban
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The Hussar Grill Mouille Point
Old-school grill-room dining at its most delicious and welcoming.
Mouille Point, Cape Town
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Ice Dream Land
A true hidden gem serving authentic (and excellent) Italian fare.
Plettenberg Bay
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Ikara
Excellent modern Greek with a strong sense of place.
Dowerglen, Johannesburg
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Il Contadino
Big flavour, big-hearted service, big vibes.
Parktown North, Johannesburg
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île de païn
This much-loved bakery and café has become a Knysna institution.
Thesen Island, Knysna
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Ischia Restaurant
Expect top-quality Italian cuisine at this (slightly) hidden gem.
Stellenbosch
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Izakaya Kúkai
A humble spot with a sushi master serving some of the best Japanese food in town.
Hout Bay
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Jamludi Eatery | The Kota Guy
A highly rated local eatery serving huge, flavourful kotas.
Observatory, Cape Town
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Jason Bakery
An excellent bakery and café with cult following in Cape Town.
Green Point, Cape Town
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Jéan Restaurant
A family-run restaurant on a boutique winery in the Durbanville Wine Valley.
Durbanville, Cape Town
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Jewell’s at Spice Route
A welcoming farm-to-table eatery perfect for almost any occasion.
Paarl
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Jinsei
A considered and energetic celebration of Asian cuisines.
Waterfall City, Midrand
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Judd’s Local
A popular eatery serving down-to-earth, flavourful food.
Gardens, Cape Town
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The Jetty Restaurant at Fryer’s Cove
A seafood-focused restaurant on a West Coast wine estate.
Doringbaai
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Kantien
A family-friendly dive bar serving “let-your-hair-down food” and good vibes.
Stellenbosch
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Karoo Padstal
A stylish farm stall offering homegrown hospitality.
Richmond
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Kayla-Ann's
Fine-dining from one of KZN's most celebrated chefs.
Umdoni, Pennington
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KIKI
A stylish Greek-inspired restaurant serving authentic Athenian food.
Sea Point, Cape Town
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Kleinsky's Birdhaven
Unrivalled bagels with a community vibe.
Birdhaven, Melrose
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Kleinsky’s Delicatessen Sea Point
A deli and bakery serving bagels, breakfasts, noshes and New-York-style classics.
Sea Point, Cape Town
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Kole & Deeg
A family-run breakfast spot that specialises in roosterkoek and great coffee.
Tulbagh
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Kolonaki Greek Kouzina
Genuine Greek cuisine in a beautiful setting.
Parkhurst, Randburg
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Koring & Kaf
A stylish eatery serving top-notch food from an ever-changing menu.
Betty’s Bay
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The Kitchen of Oz
Flavour in spades and portions to match.
Emmarentia, Johannesburg
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The Kitchen Table
Creative comfort food in a welcoming space.
Berea, East London
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La Boqueria Parktown North
A Barcelona-inspired spot for grazing, sharing and lingering.
Parktown North, Randburg
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La Grato Italian Restaurant
An elegant Italian night out.
Beacon Bay, East London/KuGompo City
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La Grotto Ristorante
Hearty, flavourful and authentic Italian food on Constantia Uitsig Wine Estate.
Constantia, Cape Town
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La Lampara Italian Restaurant
An authentic Italian restaurant on Midlands farm.
Lidgetton, KZN Midlands
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La Sosta Restaurant
Highly seasonal, modern fine-dining in an intimate setting.
Swellendam
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Le Pickle
Smashburgers and fries with good vibes.
De Waterkant, Cape Town
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Lebanese Bakery and Kitchen
A homely café and bakery serving authentic Lebanese food.
District Six, Cape Town
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Lello’s Deli
A buzzy trattoria serving unfussy, delicious Italian food.
Three Anchor Bay, Cape Town
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Lello’s Deli
A buzzy trattoria serving unfussy, delicious Italian food.
De Waterkant, Cape Town
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Leo’s Wine Bar
An under-the-radar, inner-city wine bar, with snacks.
Cape Town
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Let’s Frite Franschhoek
Expect excellent burgers and delicious fries at this very popular burger joint.
Franschhoek
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Lilies & Limes Country Shop
A farm kitchen and country shop that makes visiting the Waterberg feel like a homecoming.
R33, Modimolle
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Limoncello Ristorante
Flavourful southern Italian fare is the name of the game at this family favourite.
Noordhoek, Cape Town
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Little Addis Café
A delightful and authentic Ethiopian experience.
Milpark, Johannesburg
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Loading Bay
A stylish, ethical café also selling luxe men’s apparel and body products.
De Waterkant, Cape Town
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Lucky Bread Company Brooklyn Mall
A buzzing, feel-good bakery experience.
Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria
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Mábu Restaurant
A celebration of open-flame cooking and fine dining.
Waterfall City, Midrand
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Madre Stanford
A convivial country-kitchen restaurant serving delicious, hearty food.
Stanford
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Magica Roma
A traditional Italian restaurant bursting with warmth and good food.
Pinelands, Cape Town
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Mahā Café
Classic technique, Asian soul and some of the most beautiful plates in Durban.
Point Waterfront, Durban
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Maillard Baking Co.
An artisanal bakery and pizza parlour in the heart of Knysna.
Knysna
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Manies Wood Fired Pizza
A popular pizza joint big on flavour and portions.
Grassy Park, Cape Town
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Manny’s Kitchen
Flavourful Portuguese fare in a relaxed atmosphere.
Bot River
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Mariner's Wharf Harbour Front Emporium
This family favourite for seafood in Hout Bay has been running like clockwork for decades.
Hout Bay
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Mastro Deli
Exactly what a good neighbourhood Italian deli should be.
Rosebank, Johannesburg
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Mehak Indian Restaurant
Proof that the most unassuming interiors usually hide the best-kept curry secrets.
Centurion
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Mexicola Locale
A Mexican hotspot known for great food and friendly service.
Hout Bay
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MG Canteen at Marrian George
A stylish hotel restaurant with delicious food and warm service.
Koringberg, Western Cape
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Miche Bakehouse
A country bakery specialising in sourdough products.
Nottingham Road, KZN Midlands
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Midlands Fable
A garden eatery serving fresh, flavourful food.
Curry’s Post, KZN Midlands
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Minari Korean Kitchen Stellenbosch
A very popular eatery serving authentic and flavourful Korean food.
Stellenbosch
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Minato Sushi
A sushi restaurant that hits the spot every time.
Cape Town
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Mkhize Rooftop
A serious contender for Durban's best shisa nyama.
KwaMashu, Durban
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Modern Tailors
A richly layered homage to Indian food, design and hospitality.
Rosebank, Johannesburg
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Momo Baohaus
An Asian street food menu built for hungry crowds.
Greenside, Randburg
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Moorcroft Manor Boutique Hotel & Restaurant
Old-world country charm and a kitchen that does the surrounding farmland landscape justice.
Himeville, Southern Drakensberg
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Mosaic Pizzeria
A cosy, well-priced pizzeria with a view of the Clarens mountains.
Clarens
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Muisbosskerm Open Air Restaurant
A long-time favourite, Muisbosskerm offers a traditional West Coast seafood feast.
Lambert’s Bay
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Mulberry & Prince
A stylish city café serving decadent breakfast, brunch and lunch.
Cape Town
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Muse Restaurant
A consistently excellent fine-dining gem without pretence.
Walmer, Gqeberha
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The Melting Pot
Expect small plates with bold flavours at this spectacular eatery.
De Waterkant, Cape Town
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Nacho Gang
Fast and friendly Mexican street food is the name of the game here.
Stellenbosch
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Nanaga Farm Stall
A can’t-miss pitstop at the convergence of the N2, R72 and N10.
Alexandria, Gqeberha
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Napoli Fifteen Pizzeria
A pizzeria serving contemporary, Neapolitan-style pizzas.
Hilton, KZN Midlands
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Natti's Thai Kitchen
An authentic taste of Thailand in Gqeberha.
St George’s Park, Gqeberha
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New York Bagels
Expect delicious, classic bagels and good vibes at this popular deli.
Cape Town
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Nice Neighbour Café
An airy and inviting café known for its delicious, freshly baked fare.
Plettenberg Bay
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Nish Nush SA
A small but beloved eatery serving authentic Middle Eastern street food.
Cape Town
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Nolio Italian Bistro
A modern Italian favourite.
Gqeberha Central, Gqeberha
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Norfolk Deli
A friendly neighbourhood deli selling mouthwatering cakes.
Sea Point, Cape Town
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North Beach Lifestyle
An inclusive Golden Mile experience that combines good food, good vibes and those unbeatable ocean views.
North Beach, Durban
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Novo Pizza & Wine
A true neighbourhood treasure serving excellent pizza and great wines.
Mowbray, Cape Town
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The Noisy Oyster
Quirky and fun, this Paternoster institution delights with boldly flavoured food.
Paternoster
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Obi Restaurant
A Japanese-inspired restaurant known for its fresh, top-quality sushi.
Cape Town
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Oceans 8 Seafood & Sushi Somerset West
A great sushi and seafood joint known for its consistently delicious food.
Somerset West
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Olympia Café and Deli
A beloved seaside spot and bakery with a very welcoming atmosphere.
Kalk Bay
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Onshore Eatery
A relaxed and welcoming all-day café and bakery.
Hermanus
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Ooskus Fisheries
A popular fish-and-chips eatery close to the sea.
Gordon’s Bay
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Osteria Cheese Bar
Authentic, delicious Italian food celebrating artisanal cheese.
Somerset West
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Ostra Mediterranean
Fish so fresh you’d swear you were on the coast.
Hazelwood, Pretoria
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Oude Post Bistro
The best roosterkoek in the Western Cape.
Swellendam
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The Old Stamp House Café
A foodie sanctuary on Walmer’s main drag.
Walmer, Gqeberha
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Pajamas & Jam Eatery
A spectacular coffee shop with an inventive menu and enticing baked treats.
Strand
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Pane e Vino Food & Wine Bar
A homely and authentic Italian eatery serving Tuscan-style dishes.
Stellenbosch
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Pantry by Marble
The original, round-the-clock home of Joburg's favourite glam garage shop.
Rosebank, Johannesburg
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Pantry Hazelwood Village
A luxury convenience store and deli in a league of its own.
Hazelwood, Pretoria
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Papino’s by Jolly Cook
Perfectly cooked steaks await at this popular Hout Bay eatery.
Hout Bay
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Pear Tree Bistro
Expect inventive and beautifully plated food at this beloved waterfront bistro.
Hermanus
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Peregrine Farm Stall
An iconic South African farm stall with a sit-down café.
Grabouw
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Pérpère Café
A tranquil bistro in the heart of the KZN Midlands.
Hilton, KZN Midlands
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Petiscos
A very popular Portuguese eatery known for hearty, flavourful food.
Blouberg, Cape Town
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Pho House Halal Vietnamese Restaurant
A small restaurant serving authentic, flavourful Vietnamese food.
Claremont, Cape Town
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Piza e Vino
A family-style Italian spot with a reputation built on its excellent, slow-fermented pizza bases.
Auckland Park, Johannesburg
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Pizza Connection
A true neighbourhood gem serving delicious and well-made pizza.
Woodstock, Cape Town
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Pizzeria Nenna
Authentic Italian flavour with a side of heartfelt hospitality.
Villieria, Pretoria
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PRON
Northern Chinese flavour with a clear sense of identity.
Linden, Johannesburg
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Pronto Italian Restaurant
A no-nonsense Italian local that gets all the basics right.
Craighall Park, Randburg
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Prosopa Restaurant
A Greek-island escape right in Pretoria, with a wine list to satisfy any oenophile.
Waterkloof Heights, Pretoria
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Publik Wine Bar
A very popular wine bar also known for serving delicious small plates.
Tamboerskloof, Cape Town
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The Press Club
Sea views and a genuine home-away-from-home feel.
Salta, Umdloti
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Rands Cape Town
This shisa nyama joint is known for delicious braaied meat and pumping vibes.
Khayelitsha, Cape Town
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Remo’s Italian
A buzzing, old-school Italian.
South End, Gqeberha
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Richmond Hill Brewing Company
One of the country’s most convivial craft-beer destinations.
Baakens Valley, Gqeberha
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Riva Fish Restaurant
An authentic Italian seafood restaurant known for freshness and quality.
De Waterkant, Cape Town
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Roma Revolving Restaurant
A Durban icon since 1972, and the only revolving restaurant in the southern hemisphere.
Durban Central, Durban
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Rome in a Bite
A cute Italian restaurant offering great pizza and pasta.
Stellenbosch
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Rosemead Artisan Bakery & Café
A beloved bakery serving excellent bread, bakes and café-style fare.
Yzerfontein
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The Rock Restaurant
A stylish restaurant serving unpretentious, delicious food.
Hazelwood, Pretoria
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Sabrage Restaurant
A Mediterranean-inspired restaurant with panoramic dam views.
Hartbeespoort
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Sagewood Café
A riverside artisanal deli and café.
Pietermaritzburg
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Saigon
A perennial Cape Town favourite for lovers of Vietnamese food.
Cape Town
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Salmon and Brine
Excellent Neapolitan-style pizza made with care and dedication to the craft.
Paarl
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Salt
A buzzing, seaside eatery serving delicious small plates.
Kalk Bay, Cape Town
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Salushi
One of Cape Town’s most beloved sushi restaurants.
Cape Town
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Shanna's Portuguese Restaurant
Bountiful portions of authentic Portuguese favourites.
Lorraine, Gqeberha
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Shayona Cape Town
Expect well-made, well-balanced vegetarian Indian food at this popular eatery.
Rylands, Cape Town
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Shoreditch
A stylish hotel restaurant serving snacks and small bites.
Sea Point, Cape Town
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Si Cantina Sociale
This Waterfront eatery offers something for every taste, with great energy.
Cape Town
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Sindu Restaurant
Waterfront dining, warm hospitality and a menu that covers all the bases.
Quay Walk Building, Richards Bay
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Skyline Rooftop Restaurant, Bar and Lounge
A stylish hotel rooftop bar and lounge.
Hatfield, Pretoria
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Soi 55 Thai Eatery
Bangkok soul meets Ballito sunshine.
Ballito
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Something Smoked Roadhouse BBQ
A shrine to Texas barbeque – in Soweto!
Chiawelo, Soweto
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Spice Restaurant
A beachfront deck and Indo-continental food worth the drive.
Westbrook, Durban
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Spiga
A Durban Italian institution, going strong since 1979.
Morningside, Durban
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Stacked
A popular spot offering fabulous waffles, burgers and beer, and harbour views.
Hermanus
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Steak by Reel and Rusted
This grill room is known for its fabulous steak and relaxed vibe.
George
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Stud. The Burger Shop
This burger joint focuses on simple, well-made beef burgers.
Stellenbosch
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Sundoo Newlands
Authentic and flavourful Indian food made with care.
Newlands, Cape Town
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Super Sconto
An old-school Italian deli and café woven into Joburg history.
Orange Grove, Johannesburg
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Surf Riders Café Cabanas
Hang loose, eat good chow.
Umhlanga
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The Scone Shack
A rustic farm-style tearoom near Cape Point.
Cape Point
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The Station Bistro
An all-day café and deli run by a fine-dining chef.
Hermanus
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Tambourine Restaurant
A modern small-plates venue with a focus on provenance.
District Six, Cape Town
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Tannin
A spectacular wine bar serving delicious and inventive small plates.
Cape Town
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Taratza on Kloof
Mediterranean ease meets suburban sophistication.
Bedfordview, Ekurhuleni
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Tasha’s Waterfront
A favourite location of one of South Africa’s best-loved restaurant groups.
V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
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Taste of Thai Restaurant
Arguably the most authentic Thai restaurant in South Africa.
Hilton, Pietermartizburg
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Terra
Considered food served in a sophisticated venue.
Stellenbosch
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Thunder Gun Steakhouse
An almost 60-year heritage that’s evident in every visit.
Blackheath, Johannesburg
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Thyme Restaurant & Café
Fresh, organic art on a plate.
Fouriesburg
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Tightline Salta
Ocean-to-plate dining from an irreverently fun restaurateur.
Salta, Umdloti
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Time Out Market
A popular indoor market offering fantastic food from a variety of vendors.
Cape Town
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Toevlug
A relaxed farm-style restaurant serving flavour-packed food.
Stellenbosch
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Tokara Delicatessen
A deli favoured for good breakfasts, gorgeous views and child-friendly vibes.
Stellenbosch
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Tomson
A hole-in-the-wall eatery serving authentic Cantonese food.
Cape Town
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Tortellini D'Oro
A haven of authentic Bologna in Joburg.
Oaklands, Johannesburg
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Ubuciko Soul Food Cafe
Art, jazz, community and soul food. Is this Inanda's most welcoming hotspot?
Inanda, Durban
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Ukkō Restaurant
A Mediterr-Asian beauty with real warmth.
Bryanston, Sandton
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Upcycled Café
A fun café serving consistently excellent food.
Beyer’s Park, Boksburg
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Upper East Side
Destination dining in a stylish setting.
Hazelwood, Pretoria
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Urban Playground
A high-energy street-food joint busting out bold, top-quality dishes.
Maitland, Cape Town
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The Vine Bistro
French bistro-style cuisine at a wine-farm restaurant with sweeping views.
Stellenbosch
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Vanzylsrus Hotel Restaurant
A Kalahari oasis with a kitchen that’ll revive any weary traveller.
Van Zylsrus, Northern Cape
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Vasco da Gama Taverna
Moreish, flavourful Portuguese food against an old-school backdrop.
De Waterkant, Cape Town
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Via’s Greyton
A welcoming café serving great coffee and unpretentious, delicious food.
Greyton
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Vietnamese Street Kitchen
Fresh, authentic Vietnamese food await at this unassuming eatery.
Muizenberg, Cape Town
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Villa Portuguese Tavern
A very popular Portuguese haunt serving simple, flavourful dishes.
Vredehoek, Cape Town
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Village Bistro
A bustling bistro beloved for hearty comfort food.
Irene, Centurion
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Vine Restaurant & Wine Bar
Fireside dining, a superb and extensive wine list, and the unhurried pace Dullstroom does best.
Dullstroom, Mpumalanga
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The Whippet in Linden
A true neighbourhood café, with standout breakfasts.
Linden, Randburg
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The Wine Hive
A welcoming wine bar serving fabulous pizzas and pastas.
Paarl
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Waaygat
A true hidden gem offering expertly balanced Asian flavours at the coast.
Betty’s Bay
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Whale Coast Brewing Co.
A craft brewery offering delicious pizzas and burgers.
Pearly Beach
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Yama Asian Eatery
An Asian eatery serving fantastic sushi and tapas with great service.
Franschhoek
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Yamada Sushi
Consistently excellent sushi and Asian-inspired hot dishes.
Bryanston, Johannesburg
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Yen’s Vietnamese Street Food
A small menu offers bold, bright Vietnamese flavours at this eatery.
De Waterkant, Cape Town
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Yo Sushi
Fast, fresh, conveyor-belt sushi.
Parktown North, Johannesburg
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