151 Best Restaurants in South Africa 2026

Shimmy Beach Club

$$$$ 12 S Arm Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, 8002, Cape Town

International Fine dining

Shimmy Beach Club is Cape Town’s premier ocean-front dining and lifestyle destination. When you shimmy down to our spectacular location fronting the harbour with its breathtaking backdrop of Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain, you’ll discover a destination with endless opportunities for luxury and indulgence. Savour our delectable menus, taste our numerous drinking experiences, and imbibe the sophisticated environment we’ve created just for you.

Pilcrow & Cleaver

$$$$ 3.2 PIAZZA, Parliament St, 8001, Cape Town

European Fine dining

Pilcrow & Cleaver is a Cape Town restaurant fierce with flavour and filled with bold modern Euro-flavours. A combination of food lovers, cookbooks, and people. Pilcrow & Cleaver isn't a final destination, it's a vessel. A constant new start with weekly changing menus, dancing to the rhythm of the seasons.

La Tête

$$$$ 17 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, 8000, Cape Town

European Fine dining

Headed up by Chef Giles Edwards, this farm-to-fork eatery nods to the French, emphasising direct relationships with producers. The menu changes every single day depending on availability. This innovative menu features meat and fish dishes such as mussels with bacon and cider, mint and pork terrine.

Le Coin Francais Restaurant

$$$$ 17 Huguenot Rd, 7690, Cape Town

French European Fine dining

“Le Coin Français” embodies the essence of the Franschhoek Valley by reflecting the heritage, elegant French cuisine, and European cuisine. Multiple award-winning Chef de cuisine and owner Darren Badenhorst (previously executive chef of The Restaurant at Grande Provence) will take diners through his interpretations of nostalgic food memories.

Chefs Warehouse At Maison

$$$$ Maison Estate, R45, Franschhoek, 7690, Cape Town

European Mediterranean Asian Fine dining

Chefs Warehouse at Maison is about experiencing food like you’ve never experienced before. Under the guidance of Liam Tomlin, dynamic young chef David Schneider uses fresh ingredients based on seasonal availability to create a global tapas-inspired menu that incorporates a world of different flavours in one multi-course meal. Expect the unexpected.

Overture

$$$$ Hidden Valley Wines, Annandale Rd, 7600, Stellenbosch

International Fine dining

0verture restaurant, Bertus’ first restaurant, is the main restaurant on the foothills of the Helderberg Mountain, where it found a home at Hidden Valley Wines. From humble beginnings in 2007, Overture has soon become a destination for great food, service and wines and has won numerous accolades. Overture celebrates and champions South African produce – like ethically-sourced fish and organic maize. Bertus, Head Chef Drikus Brink, and the kitchen team aim to serve honest, simple, produce-driven cocking based on classical techniques. In Bertus’ words: “At Overture, you will not see any awards in the restaurant, as the cooking should speak for itself”.

Camphors

$$$$ Lourensford Rd, Golden Acre, Somerset West, 7130, Cape Town

European Fine dining

The Camphors at Vergelegen signature restaurant takes its name from the ancient giant camphor trees planted in 1700 in front of the historic Homestead. The restaurant overlooks expansive lawns and beautiful trees, complementing the overall dining experience and creating an ambience never to be forgotten. After only a year of operation, Camphors was awarded a place in the Top Ten restaurants in South Africa. Vergelegen produces classical wine varietals, and the ever-changing menu reflects a modern take on classical international and local food dishes.

Wolfgat

$$$$ 10 Sampson St, Kliprug, Paternoster, 7381, Cape Town

International Casual Dining

Situated in a charming revamped fisherman's cottage on the Paternoster coastline, this intimate, 20-seater restaurant offers a one-of-a-kind experience where diners get to witness firsthand the passion and devotion of chef and feted forager Kobus van der Merwe.

Fermier Restaurant

$$ 141 Lynnwood Rd, The Willows 340-Jr, Pretoria, South Africa, 0081, Pretoria

European Fine dining Elegant & Chic

Fermier Restaurant in Pretoria, South Africa, is an innovative dining destination that epitomizes the farm-to-table concept, offering a unique culinary experience deeply rooted in sustainability and simplicity. Set against the backdrop of Pretoria's landscapes, Fermier is designed with an eco-conscious approach, using natural and reclaimed materials in its construction, which reflects its commitment to environmental stewardship. The architecture of Fermier is rustic yet refined, creating an earthy and elegant atmosphere. The restaurarestaurant'sre is predominantly made from recycled wood and stone, with expansive windows that allow natural light to flood the space, offering diners stunning views of the surrounding gardens and farmland. The minimalist decor focuses on natural elements, enhancing the connection to the outdoors and fostering a sense of tranquillity. At the heart of Fermier's philosophy is a dedication to holistic sustainability, which is reflected in its menu. The dishes are crafted using only the freshest ingredients, sourced from local farmers and the restaurarestaurant'sdens. The menu celebrates the region, with each dish designed to highlight natural flavour ingredients. The cuisine at Fermier can be described as contemporary South African, with each plate beautifully presented and thoughtfully prepared to offer a balance of textures and flavours

Wood & Fire

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

Italian Casual Dining Pizzeria

The owners of Wood and Fire have come together with a diverse background with over 20 years of restaurant experience. They have united to develop a new concept combining authentic Italian-style cuisine featuring wood-burning pizza, homemade pasta, and traditional Italian specialties with a contemporary twist.

Pappas On The Square

$$$$ Corner 5th &, Maude St, Sandton, 2196, South Africa, 2196, Sandton

Greek European Mediterranean Casual Dining

Pappas has been dishing out Mediterranean taste sensations and memorable dining experiences for more than two decades. Conveniently situated in the heart of Sandton on Nelson Mandela Square, a hop, skip and jump away from the Sandton Gautrain station. Offering an extensive menu consisting of delicious Mediterranean fare combined with traditional Greek tastes and flavours that will take you on a culinary journey fit for royalty.

Café Del Sol Botanico

$$$$ Cnr William Nicol & Ballyclare Dr Bryanston Shopping Centre, Bryanston, 2021, Sandton

Italian European Casual Dining

Cafe del Sol Botanico is located right in the heart of Sandston, serving authentic Italian and European cuisines.

The Bull Run

$$$$ 0 Maude St, Sandown, 2196, Sandton

International European Fine dining

The Bull Run is the perfect place to enjoy some of the best steaks, International cuisine, and European cuisines in Johannesburg, peruse the extensive wine list or sip a signature cocktail in the centre of the city’s financial district.

WANGTHAI

$$$$ U120, Nelson Mandela Square, Sandhurst, 2146, Sandton

Asian Casual Dining

The most authentic Thai restaurant outside of Thailand. Wangthai Sandton also serves the DIY dining experience: sensational Thai Suki Hot Pot. A culinary concept which dates back over 1 000 years in Asian history, Thai Suki Hot Pot today - continues to tantalize the pallet and tease the senses with its fragrant oriental flavours. Best enjoyed as a group affair, the Thai Suki Hot Pot sees an aromatic broth, brimming with flavourful Eastern ingredients, placed in a pot and atop an induction stove - within the centre of the table.

Wang Thai Lagoon Beach

$$$$ Lagoon Beach, 7441, Cape Town

Asian Thai Fine dining

Expect Only The Finest Ingredients, Freshly Prepared By Real Thai Chefs.

Blos Cafe

$$$$ 66 Olympus Rd &, Leander Rd, Faerie Glen, 0081, Pretoria

International Casual Dining

Blos café is a boutique café and function venue on the corner of Olympus Road and Leander Road in Faerie Glen, Pretoria. Our vibrant menu caters to the everyday diner by taking lighter meals to a new level. Dishes have a contemporary twist without losing their identity, emphasising uncompromised freshness and flavour. We pride ourselves on providing exemplary service without compromise. The atmosphere is entirely relaxed and caters to the individual wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and those looking to meet.

Prosopa Restaurant

$$$$ 103 Club Ave, Waterkloof Heights, 0181, Pretoria

Greek European Mediterranean Fine dining

The elegant, stylish interior creates a sophisticated, fresh atmosphere at Prosopa Greek Restaurant, situated in the heart of Waterkloof Heights and surrounded by ambassadorial and ministerial residences. Prosopa’s extensive Mediterranean menu is influenced by the flavours of Greece, Portugal, and Spain. The signature lamb dish Kleftiko is the deboned leg of lamb wrapped in vine leaves & foil stuffed with feta, fresh tomato, herbs, and spices and slow-roasted in the oven. An option one cannot stay away from is the fantastic array of meze one can have on a platter or individually. The extensive Diners Club Award-winning wine list offers many a gem to be enjoyed beside the fireplace on a cold winter’s night or the veranda with the curtains blowing in a soft summer breeze.

Heat Grill Room

$$$$ 31, Woodlands Boulevard Mall, Garstfontein Rd & De Villa Bois Street, Woodlands, 0042, Pretoria

International Casual Dining

Established in 2005, Heat Grill Room, situated in Woodlands Boulevard, is a spacious restaurant with management and staff who pride themselves on providing professional service and personalized attention.

Clos Malverne Wine Estate Restaurant

$$$$ Devon Valley Rd, 7600, Stellenbosch

International European Fine dining

We invite you to join us at the Restaurant Clos Malverne for the ultimate Food and Wine Experience. Our Restaurant offers an utterly enjoyable intimate, and friendly dining experience in unpretentious but beautiful surroundings. It is not surprising that the bulk of our clientele is people who have been here before and their friends and colleagues who have recommended it. As you dine, you and your guests will enjoy an unbelievable vista of the softly sweeping vineyards and rolling hills of Devon Valley - so reminiscent of their English counterparts - and the pastel-coloured mountains behind them. It is an incomparable view that will help create a pleasurable and utterly memorable experience.

The Fat Butcher

$$$$ 1 Van Riebeeck St, Stellenbosch Central, 7600, Stellenbosch

International Casual Dining

At The Fat Butcher, the food is unique, the restaurant ambience is warm and inviting, and your experience eating will surely be memorable.

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