151 Best Restaurants in South Africa 2026

The Shortmarket Grill

$$$$ 88 Shortmarket St, Cape Town City Centre, 8000, Cape Town

French European Asian Fine dining

Classic dishes with a South African twist. In an industrial 1920's "members-only club" inspired space where everyone is welcome

The Pot Luck Club

$$$$ The Silo, The Old Biscuit Mill, 373-375 Albert Rd, Woodstock, 7915, Cape Town

International Casual Dining

The Pot Luck Club is a buzzing, top-floor restaurant in Woodstock serving the best small plates in the city.

Saint Restaurant

$$$$ The Marc Corner Rivonia &, Maude St, Sandton, 2014, Johannesburg

International European Fine dining Pizzeria

The Saint Restaurant is guided by head chef David Higgs, and trained by the best in Milan, bringing their knowledge and skill to ﬁre-top, perfectly International and European cuisines, hand-made pizza from scratch, using imported wood-ﬁre ovens from Naples.

La Boqueria

$$$$ 17 3rd Ave, Parktown North, 2193, Randburg, Johannesburg

Spanish Fine dining

La Boqueria Restaurant is situated in Parktown North, is an iconic eatery with sublime food and décor to match with a Hispanic-style restaurant that makes you feel as though you're sitting bar-side in Barcelona, complete with lazily spinning ceiling fans, hanging macramé plants, lush greenery, and on-trend furnishings.

Foundry

$$$$ 7, Parktown Quarter, 3rd Ave, Parktown North, 2194, Johannesburg

International Casual Dining Pizzeria

Founded in 2012, The Foundry is a trendy gastro pub in the heart of Parktown North. Positioned on the sidewalk of Parktown Quarter, the eclectic ambience is the perfect complement to an unsurpassed dining experience. The hand-blown glass light fittings hanging off the unvarnished wood ceilings heighten the intimacy of the space, while the steel frame doors, brick walls and parquet bar lend an industrial feel. The passion of The Foundry lies in the elegant finishes and delicious food.

Tashas Rosebank

$$$$ Shop G28, The Zone, Oxford Rd, Rosebank, 2196, Johannesburg

International Casual Dining

Tasha's Rosebank Restaurant is located in the beautiful environment of Park North. Serving delicious International cuisines.

Tashas Brooklyn

$$$$ Shop 27 Veale St, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria, 0181, South Africa, 0181, Pretoria

International Fine dining

Tashas Brooklyn is located at Shop 27 Veale St, Nieuw Muckleneuk serving beautiful food of International cuisine and stunning environments.

Tashas Bedfordview

$$$$ Shop 12, Village View Shopping Centre, Cnr Van Buuren Road And Kloof Road, 2008, Bedfordview, Johannesburg

International Mediterranean Fine dining

Tashas Bedfordview is located at the Key West centre, Bedfordview serving delicious International and Mediterranean cuisines.

KCC - La Vie En Rose

$$$$ 60 5th St, Houghton Estate, 2196, Johannesburg

International Fine dining

KCC La Vie en Ro is a unique restaurant deliciously executed, superbly serviced, and quality-committed with a strong team that combines years of restaurant expertise, undertaking an inimitable, treasured eating experience. At KCC La Vie en Rose, you get to have a wholesome experience.

Restaurant Mosaic

$$$$ Orient Boutique Hotel, Francolin Ave, Elandsfontein, 0186, Pretoria

International Fine dining

Restaurant Mosaic is located at The Orient Private Hotel. It is this country’s finest destination restaurant and private hotel. Award-winning South African Chef Chantel Dartnall is known for presenting the art of nature on her plates through her botanical cuisine to take you on a culinary tour of pure indulgence. Bask in the sophisticated atmosphere of exotic spaces and oriental style oasis set in lush and tranquil 280h of the Francolin Conservancy. The award-winning Mosaic cellar is unparalleled in this country, with some of the most exceptional and rare wines from South Africa and internationally.

Ginger The Restaurant

$$$$ The Beach Hotel, Marine Dr, Summerstrand, 6000, Port Elizabeth

International European Casual Dining

Ginger the Restaurant is situated right on the beachfront of Port Elizabeth. The friendly city atmosphere enters the restaurant, where good food, excellent service, and a luxurious setting combine to create a memorable and gratifying dining experience!

Savages Fine Food

$$$$ 70 Park Dr, Port Elizabeth Central, 6001, Port Elizabeth

European Fine dining

Savages Fine Food is an upmarket coffee shop/restaurant in a beautiful old Victorian building circa 1895. The surroundings are elegant, the garden beautiful, and the breakfast and lunch menus varied. There is also a conference area and gift shop in the building known as Victorian Veranda. The conference venue is perfect for business presentations, special occasion dinners and small weddings. The conference venue is part of Savages, so the catering is high quality and customized for every event. Savages is a daytime restaurant but opens for private functions in both venues in the evenings.

La Cucina Di Ciro

$$$$ 43 7th Ave, Parktown North, 2193, Johannesburg

Italian Casual Dining

In a society where everything is about the pace of modern living, sometimes we need to be reminded to take the time to enjoy our food while sitting around a dinner table.

Kloof Street House

$$$$ 30 Kloof St, Gardens, 8005, Cape Town

International Fine dining

Kloof Street is an eclectic-inspired restaurant and bar in a magnificent Victorian house on the famous Kloof Street, nestled in the Table mountain valley, Cape Town. With our inviting, homely feel and warm, welcoming service, Kloof street house makes you feel right at home.

Dash

$$$$ Moorings 5 & Portswood Ridge, 5 Portswood Rd, 8001, Cape Town

International European Fine dining

Dash Restaurant & Bar is an extraordinary artwork that boldly embellishes the walls. Further, a live pianist sets the tone during dinner service from Tuesday to Saturday, a delightful accompaniment to the exquisite fine dining offered at this restaurant. The menu is concise and changes every few weeks. The chef and his team place much focus on each ingredient’s unique flavour and combine them creatively to delight the palate. The bar offers an extensive selection of single-malt whiskies and wines and is a tasteful meeting spot.

Azure Restaurant

$$$$ Queen Victoria St, Oudekraal (Nature Reserve), 8005, Cape Town

European Fine dining

Azure Restaurant savours the finest indigenous and international cuisine. Christo Pretorius, the Executive Chef, is on hand to create various exquisite dishes, including meat, seafood, and vegetarian options. From a delightful entree selection or the delicate fresh oysters to the main, your taste buds will be infused with the finest organic ingredients, which can be taken on the stunning terrace overlooking the ocean truly allowing you to experience the magic of Azure! The restaurant is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

La Mouette Restaurant

$$$$ 78 Regent Rd, Sea Point, 8005, Cape Town

French International European Fine dining

La Mouette – French for “Seagull”, of which there are many in Sea Point – is a French-inspired modern European restaurant that offers regular seasonal menus. We pride ourselves on showcasing only the best local producers and take great care in sourcing these ingredients. Patrons at La Mouette can also further enhance the carefully curated menus with a meticulous selection of complimentary wines, expertly selected by our in-house wine list consultant. La Mouette restaurant is housed in an original feature Tudor house, once the home of the local Mayor. It has two floors, four dining rooms, six fireplaces, a bar/lounge area, and a cobblestone courtyard outside.

Grand Africa Café & Beach

$$$$ V&A Waterfront, Grand Africa Café & Beach, Granger Bay 1 Haul Rd, Granger Bay Blvd, 8005, Cape Town

International Fine dining

Cape Town's most desirable destination restaurant, Grand Africa Café & Beach, embraces a free-spirited beach Cafe culture, the only one of its kind in Cape Town. Offering a unique experience, the tactile decadence completes the trendsetting design offering a cafe-style dining experience on the deck or beach with magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean and Robben Island.

Harbour House, Kalk Bay

$$$$ Main Rd, Kalk Bay, 7975, Cape Town

International Mediterranean Fine dining

For locals and tourists alike seeking a world-class dining experience in a spectacular Cape Town seaside setting, Harbour House offers an experience like no other with delicious International and Mediterranean cuisines. It is situated on the water's edge in the picturesque harbour of Kalk Bay; this iconic store was established in 1996 and continues to boast exquisite views of the working harbour, False Bay and the Hottentots Mountain Range.

Harbour House V&A Waterfront

$$$$ Quay Four, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, 8001, Cape Town

International Fine dining

For locals and tourists alike seeking a world-class dining experience in a spectacular Cape Town seaside setting, Harbour House offers an experience like no other. Located in the tourist hotspot of Cape Town, the V&A Waterfront, the second Harbour House location stays true to its name, situated right beside the docks. Downstairs you can enjoy a top-class culinary experience, whilst the upper deck offers sweeping views and sumptuous small platters and cocktails, the perfect escape from ‘mall madness’.

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