Restaurants in South Africa

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Restaurant Week South Africa Returns: 25 September – 1 November

18 September 2026 - Bookings for the spring edition of Restaurant Week South Africa are now officially open. From 25 September to 1 November 2026, more than 200 participating restaura...

Negroni Week Brings Creative Cocktails To Cape Town’s Kove Collection Venues

17 September 2026 - Negroni Week arrives at select Kove Collection venues from Monday, 21 September, celebrating one of the world’s most enduring cocktails with a line-up that puts ...

Mount Nelson Returns To The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 At No.34; James McBride Wins Icon Award

16 September 2026 - Cape Town’s Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, has returned to The World’s 50 Best Hotels at No.34, while South African-born hotelier James McBride has been na...

VUUR And Heirloom Come Together For A Once-Only Heritage Weekend Table At Cape Grace

15 September 2026 - This Heritage Weekend, Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, and its in-house restaurant Heirloom welcome Chef Shaun Scrooby and the VUUR team for a four-hands collabo...

Team Masakhane To Fly The South African Flag At Culinary World Cup 2026

15 September 2026 - South Africa’s next generation of culinary talent is ready to take on the world. Team Masakhane, the country’s national junior culinary team, will represen...

Meet The Winner And Finalists Of The 2026 Diners Club SA Barista Of The Year Competition

14 September 2026 - Now in its fourth year, the Diners Club SA Barista of the Year competition continues to grow from strength to strength, cementing its reputation as a platform that cel...

2026 Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge Winners Announced

13 September 2026 - Standard Bank and the Chenin Blanc Association have announced the winners of the 2026 Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge, recognising the exceptional quality,...

12 Creation Running Heroes Take On The Nelson Mandela Marathon For Pebbles

Creation Wines

Hermanus, Western Cape

13 September 2026 - Twelve Creation Running Heroes are taking on the Nelson Mandela Marathon on 18 October 2026, with one shared goal: to raise R30,000 for the Pebbles Project. On 18 ...

The Rocky Horror Show Is Back At Theatre On The Bay By Popular Demand

Act One Bar & Restaurant At Theatre On The Bay

Camps Bay, Western Cape

13 September 2026 - Following a completely sold-out season earlier this year, Pieter Toerien Productions and LAMTA have brought The Rocky Horror Show back to Theatre on the Bay by popular...

Spring At Hazendal: Heritage, Flavour And The Art Of The Winelands

Hazendal Wine Estate

Stellenbosch, Western Cape

12 September 2026 - Celebrate the arrival of spring and Heritage Month with seasonal dining, leisurely picnics, family experiences, wellness, wine, golf and entertainment at Hazendal Wine...

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Vereeniging, Gauteng Burgers, Grills, Light Meals, Pizza

Barraca is a fun, family restaurant open from Monday to Sunday.  The restaurant offers a kiddies play area and is fully licensed. Barraca is an ideal venue to host your function. ...

Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape Continental, Game, International, Italian, Light Meals, Moroccan, Seafood, South African, Traditional

Emily’s Restaurant, nestling next to a river close to the beaches of Plettenberg Bay, is situated in one of the most breathtaking spots in all of South Africa overlooking the meandering river...

Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Western Cape African, Burgers, Cocktails, Grills, Light Meals, Pub Meals, Seafood, South African, Steakhouse, Sushi, Traditional, Vegetarian

Quay Four, need we say more? This popular restaurant was one of the first to set up on the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. Now one of Cape Town’s favourite restaurants, it is situated on a p...

Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Western Cape Breakfast, Grills, Light Meals, Mediterranean, Pub Meals, Seafood, South African, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ferryman's - the birthplace of Castle Tank Beer!  Great Food, Craft Beer and Bands 365 Days a year! Ferryman's Tavern, which opened in 1989, was the first tenant at the Waterfront....

Cape Town Central, Western Cape Asian, Japanese, Seafood, Vegan, Vegetarian

Introducing Yatai Ramenbar - Where the vibrant essence of Japanese street food meets refined dining, blending simplicity and complexity in perfect harmony. Located below Nikkei on Cape Town&rsq...

Cape Town Central, Western Cape Bistro, Burgers, Coffee Shop, Grills, Light Meals, Tapas, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wine bar

Judd’s Local is a family run business founded in 2017 by Erna Judd & Bryan-John Judd. Starting with a small bakery in the winelands, the Judd’s decided to take the proverbial le...

Stellenbosch, Western Cape Bakery / Patisserie, Breakfast, Cocktails, Country, Deli, Light Meals, Picnics, Pizza, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wine bar

Hazendal is a one-of-a-kind winelands destination offering culinary experiences, cultural discoveries, premium accommodation, event spaces, golf facilities and a kid’s edutainment centre. ...

Stellenbosch, Western Cape Grills, South African, Tapas, Vegetarian, Wine bar

Geuwels is both Vergenoegd Löw’s beating wine heart and home to our casual but refined farm-to-table restaurant. As we say in our cellar - we let the grapes dictate the winemaking. A...

Durban Central, Kwazulu Natal Cocktails, Fine Dining, French, Grills, Seafood, Tapas, Vegan, Vegetarian

9th Avenue Marina is an acclaimed fine dining establishment celebrated for its innovative and distinctive cuisine, complemented by beautiful sunsets and scenic waterfront vistas. Nestled in the vib...

Newlands, Western Cape African, Breakfast, Buffet, Burgers, Cocktails, Egyptian, Game, Grills, Light Meals, Moroccan, Picnics, South African, Tapas, Vegan, Vegetarian

Acclaimed as one of the great botanical gardens of the world. Few gardens can match the sheer grandeur of the setting of Kirstenbosch, against the eastern slopes of Cape Town’s Table Mountain...

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  • Ends 01 November 2026
    Cape Town Central, Western Cape
    Maru Korean Steakhouse

    Maru brings Korean fire and dynamic energy to every table, making it an essential addition to your Restaurant Week list. A ...

  • Ends 31 August 2027
    Cape Town Central, Western Cape
    Mamacita's

    The streets just got hotter… Introducing the Mamacitas Taco Truck & Catering — bringing the full Mamacitas...

  • Ends 01 November 2026
    Cape Town Central, Western Cape
    Bombay Brasserie

    Enjoy a Signature Indian Experience for R595.00, with your choice of a vegetarian or non-vegetarian journey.