South Africa Restaurants

Sepia Bistro transforms ordinary expectations into an extraordinary dining experience at this fine dining establishment. The ambiance reflects rustic elegance set in scenic surrounds soothed by lapping shores of a picturesque lake. Located near Ifafa, close to Bazley Beach in Pennington, Sepia Bistro extends a taste of the French over breakfast, lunch or dinner for a truly fine dining experience.

Superb cuisine, wonderful wines, friendly and professional service in a setting that is elegant is the credo for fine dining at Serendipity. The five course South African inspired table d’hôte menu, experienced leisurely in a refined atmosphere that increases the pleasure of your dining experience is the benchmark of Serendipity.

This little slice of heaven wrapped in tranquillity boasts eclectic décor and whimsical collection of décor that inspires a quirky ambiance dressed in a warm and elegant surrounds. Enjoy fine dining experience and tantalising flavours complimented by generous portions at Seven on Kellner Restaurant in Bloemfontein.

Sevruga has become one of Cape Town’s most renowned restaurants. Famous for its sophistication and elegance, the ethos behind Sevrugs is to offer patrons the best possible raw ingredients combined with awesome professional and creative suppliers, as well as craftsmen, to create a truly amazing experience. With over 200 of the finest South African wines to choose from and a sophisticated menu, patrons are spoilt for choice. On offer is the finest caviar and oysters, as well as the freshest fare from the sea; all meals are expertly prepared by some of Cape Town’s finest chefs, and the sushi bar is overseen by Alan Huang, considered to be the best in his field. Diners can choose from elaborately prepared meals to sushi, from meat dishes to seafood, as well as being able to opt for lighter meals, salads and a range of freshly prepared sushi. The chef’s specialities include Kingklip and Langoustine with tarragon butter, pomme neuf and a lemon beurre blanc sauce and the Wharf Fillet, which consists of fillet and a crayfish tail with a garlic and lemon velouté. The flavours are strong, but the ingredients are simple and perfectly matched. Sevruga is fast becoming the word in fine dining at the V & A Waterfront.

Located in the Riverside Shopping Centre, Sfigati Restaurant exudes simplicity and warmth with black washed walls and gold trimmings. Renaissance style paintings add a touch of glam balanced by Angel cherubs. Legendary pizzas, thin based and crispy from the wood fired oven enrobe the palate in a myriad of flavours, the signature dish- Cadmanno Pizza layered with bacon, avo, sun dried tomato, peppadew, feta, chilli and garlic is sensational with build your own pizza specialities for adventurous palates. Sfigati Restaurant is the perfect lunch and dinner venue for those who enjoy a simplistic approach to dining.

Exuding a warm and cosy ambiance with traditional food spilling off the menu, Shanna’s offers an intimate setting perfect for private conversations and authentic cuisine. Meals are prepared using fresh ingredient with an array of dishes to choose from such as prawns, feijoda, espetada, bacalhau and peri-peri chicken. Visit Shanna’s for a taste of Portugal and relaxed atmosphere.

The delicious interior relaxes and inspires the senses while the gourmet cuisine indulges the palate and tempts with decadent cakes on display and delicious aroma of coffee filling the air. Enjoy a tasty selection from the menu dining indoors or alfresco at Shelley’s Gourmet Café in Kloof Street.

Exuding elegance the name ‘Shibula’ means ‘Wild Lady’ - a lady that captures the African bushveld with sophisticated elegance. Hugging the banks of the scenic river, Shibula Lodge and Bush Spa graces magnificent views of the overhanging cliffs. This festive dining experience offers formal sit-down dinners in the main lounge, romantic dinners in the wine cellar or starlit boma dinners infused with traditional African cuisine. Enjoy South African delicacies such as potjiekos and other traditional gourmet dishes while captivating Shibula entertainers sing and dance to the tribal beat of Africa. For an unforgettable feast of the senses visit Shibula Lodge and Bush Spa in Vaalwater.

Located along Castle Street, Shoga’s comfy couches, long bar and unique city view make it the ideal place for languid cocktails and tantalising fusion dishes. Bare brick walls, chic interior and lofty wine bar ambiance set the mood in relaxed armchairs as generous portions and a comprehensive wine list take centre stage. Enjoy a colourful cocktail at the long bar or soothing nightcap, or relax on the comfy couches looking out onto the bustling crowds enjoying a glass of wine. The menu fuses flavours from Africa and Thailand, touching on contemporary and blending it all together in bistro fusion frenzy. Think sweet chilli, lime, wasabi, fruity and salty flavours for tapas shared between friends or as a starter. Main courses extend the Asian theme with coconut prawns or crispy duck and even hearty lamb shank too tandoori dishes. 
 Relaxed and informal Shoga wets the palate with starters such as the Duck Spring Rolls served with Hoison Dipping Sauce, or Prawn Skewers with Basil and Chilli. For main course try the Norwegian Salmon with Pesto Crust, Lentils and Mash concluded by the silky smooth Creme Brulee. Shoga caters for all palates and moods, blending variety, flavour and textures into a sensory orchestra perfect for dinner.

Cape Town’s Two Ocean’s Aquarium in the V & A Waterfront is home to the Shoreline Cafe. The self-service deli style cafe is the perfect place for parents and kids. With the only play centre in the Waterfront, parents can bring the kids, have a meal and catch their breath after a tiring trip round the V & A. The food is good simple fare, and the atmosphere is relaxed and very child orientated. The decor is contemporary, and the restaurant has a beachy ambience, which complements the menu perfectly: wholesome, healthy and full of family favourites. Items include delicious eggs and bacon for breakfast, and a range of fresh sandwiches, quiches and mouth watering pastas for lunch, as well as well established favourites such as burger, fish and chips and juicy steaks. With amazing views of the Table Mountain and the yacht marina, it’s a great place for mums and dads to bring the kids. Very affordable and fun, the Shoreline Cafe is a favourite for parents.

Located along Albert Road, in what was once and old biscuit mill, Shout serves up quick breakfasts, light lunches and romantic dinners brimming with Asian flavours and good old classics. Enjoy a sophisticated dining experience with a pre-dinner drink or signature cocktail at the state-of-the-art glass bar, the perfect place to unwind and relax before dinner. Settle down for a romantic dinner enrobed in an industrial look and feel dining on tantalising fusion cuisine or bring a newspaper, order a coffee and a start your day with a hearty breakfast. Whether you here for breakfast, lunch or dinner, Shout’s creative cuisine and vibrant attitude will give you something to ‘shout’ about.

Resting in the heart of Thornybush Game Reserve, perfectly positioned for scenic vistas, Shumbalala Game Lodge savours the palate with traditional cuisine in a choice of three beautiful settings. Dine within the elegant indoor dining room lit by flickering candles and formal surrounds or if the fresh African air captures your senses, the lodge decks embraces perfect views across the riverbed. Romantic dinners in the speciality wine cellar with exclusive views over the waterhole makes for a memorable and intimate experience with traditional open air fire side dinners rubbing shoulders with the cry of the wild. Thornybush Game Reserve will seduce the senses with a love affair for Africa surrounded by luxury and true African bushveld creating a memorable feast for the senses.

This new restaurant in Mandela Park is breaking barriers and becoming the talk of Hout Bay! Sibanye is Xhosa, and it means "we are one!" This funky township initiative is attracting a vibrant mix of white suburbanites and township folk all hungry for more than just a good meal. It's a place where South Africans, black and white can laugh and eat together around the table and build friendships like that of the two young entrepeneurs who started it. Eat truly South African fare like yummy chicken livers with "ngwinya" or pap and meat ladled with tomato "smoor" Need to know? Open Monday to Saturday 9am to 9pm. Bookings are essential for lunches.

Book a show and enjoy stress free dinner at Sidedish Restaurant. The set dining times compliment show times so you can focus on enjoying your meal and paying your bill without the worry of arriving late for the show. The restaurant extends a theatrical performance with the décor capturing a bold and elegant ambiance. The bohemian feel is enhanced by maroon walls and damask wallpaper staged by a vintage crystal chandelier. Dining choices are short but delicious, with meat, fish and vegetable choices alongside starter and desert options. With reasonable prices and effortless dining, book your next dinner and a show at the Sidedish Restaurant in Camps Bay.

The menu proffers a wide selection of platters, and traditional tapas portions ranging from meat, seafood and vegetarian. The paella comes highly recommended complimented by a bottle of fine wine at this unique eatery. Enjoy excellent Mediterranean cuisine with a South African twist at Siesta Tapas in Hartbeespoort.

Serving the finest in contemporary Cape cuisine in a stunning setting on the V & A Waterfront, Signal is well worth a visit.A unique restaurant with a strong innovative spirit, Signal incorporates culinary trends from all over the world. The dishes on the extensive and intriguing menu fuse together the cultures that make Cape cuisine so delectable.Using fresh local produce to ensure the best quality in the sumptuous creations, Signal offers treats such as a Vegan tasting menu and a meat-eaters tasting menu comprising 5 courses and accompanied with the finest Cape wines. A well-designed a la carte menu gives diners superb choices of starters, mains and desserts and there is even an option to select from the wide choice of seafood and create your own platter.A Superb spot by the waters with beautiful views of Signal Hill adds the finishing touch to a truly memorable dining experience.

Signature Restaurant is lively, trendy and full of character with gorgeous views and a tantalising lunch and dinner menu. Located in the Morningside Shopping Centre, this plush new restaurant offers exquisite cuisine, an extensive wine list, attentive service and wonderful blues and jazz music. Designed with floor to ceiling windows perfectly placed so you can enjoy beautiful sunsets, you can enjoy superb cuisine or sip a Signature cocktail while enjoying the view. A truly unique dining experience, Signature Restaurant will satisfy your culinary and recreational needs superbly!

Situated in the serene and stuning Kirstenbosch Gardens, the Silver Tree restaurant is world renowned for its fine food and spectacular surroundings. No matter what the season the natural beauty is infused into the restaurant. From casual breakfasts to formal dinners, the Silver Tree restaurant will enchant you with a truly Capetonian experience. If you're in the mood for something casual, the Fynbos deli offers a wide selection of take away as well as self service sit down eats. There is ample shaded outdoor seating as well as indoor seating. You could grab one of their delectable picnic hampers and chill on the lawns.

Simoné is nestled within a quite cottage, warmed by crackling winter fires and comfortable ambiance. The chalked up blackboard menu offers gourmet sandwiches, crispy schnitzels, crusty pies and tasty burgers layered with homemade patties. A small wine list hints local and regional wines perfectly balanced to compliment hearty cuisine such as Sunday roast, which included succulent lamb, chicken pie, veg and roast potatoes; slow cooked oxtail, beer battered fish, chicken schnitzel, Simoné's bobotie, and gourmet burgers. Simoné is the perfect Sunday venue, tranquil lunch venue and scrumptious breakfast any occasion dining venue.

Nestled in the stunning Constantia Valley on Groot Constantia Wine Estate, Simon’s Restaurant couldn’t be more perfectly situated and it’s just a quick 20 minutes drive from Cape Town. The beautiful setting is perfect for light, outdoor, casual lunches or a superb evening dining experience in the stunning new restaurant. The menu is fresh and innovative offering something for all tastes. Picnics are very popular and baskets heaped with delicious country fare can be pre-ordered and from the picnic kiosk. A combination of table seating and picnic blankets set the tone for a relaxed, tranquil experience. Waiter service for beverages will be offered and there are several picnic options for you to choose from, including a delightful children’s picnic. Need to know? Open seven days a week. Lunch from 12pm and dinner from 6pm. Breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday only.

The Simonsberg Café offers delicious food, a cozy fireplace and stunning views of the DelVera Village garden against the backdrop of Table Mountain. Open Monday to Sunday for breakfast and lunch from 08h00 till 17h00.

Simply Food delights with a cheery ambiance and simple menu offering scrumptious cuisine and heavenly bakes. Immerse the senses in food filled with taste explosions and quality ingredients over a long breakfast sampling croissants filled with creamy French-style scrambled eggs, or lunches of freshly baked quiches and wraps filled with prawn and sweet chilli cream cheese. The menu offers contemporary/international fare that delights the palate with scrumptious cuisine in a cheery setting off the scenic escape, Route 62.

Enjoy a wide range of sumptuous dishes from all over the globe at Sinn’s. Offering everything from curries to tapas, this popular restaurant is at the forefront of contemporary, international cuisine. A wine list proffering local, French and Italian bottles makes for a great choice of accompaniment. Knowledgeable staff are on hand to help diners decide on the right dish for them and the well-planned lay-out of the venue means a dining experience to remember.

Vibrant and buzzing, this popular lunch and dinner venue is the perfect spot for great food, attentive service enhanced with edgy decor. Situated in a scenic spot in Thesen Harbour Town, right by the water’s edge, this lively restaurant features waterside terraces, tall windows, strategically designed lighting and comfortably stylish seating. The decor is a simple and clean, using green tone to invite and create a lowing warmth. The menu is a fusion if inspirational cuisines and features a wonderful selection of shellfish. A memorable time awaits you at Sirocco.

With its Mediterranean feel, trees and open air space, Sirocco has all the right ingredients for long, lazy lunches in the sun. Situated on the Main Road in Kalk Bay, Sirocco is a seasonal restaurant that only opens in Summer, specialising in fresh food. There are decadent and healthy options on the menu for breakfast, with freshly squeezed juices and baked goods on offer. The menu consists of relaxed yet sophisticated food, from Eggs Benedict to fresh salmon and cream cheese croissants. Gourmet salads are popular choices on the lunch menu, with fresh line fish and calamari competing as favourites. Draw out the experience with excellent local wines or cocktails and experience the energy and magic in Kalk Bay during season. Breakfast and Lunch Monday to Sunday, 8am until 4pm from 1 October until 30 April only.

Located along the waters edge of trendy Thesen Harbour Town, Sirocco Restaurant boasts a vibey sophisticated attitude with relaxed sophistication. Embodied by cutting-edge design, clever lighting and plush seating, dining at Sirocco Restaurant by night transforms the evening into a romantic ambience. Begin the meal with voluptuous mussels tossed in a classic white wine and garlic sauce finished with a garlic crouton before indulging in a mature beef fillet seasoned and grilled on the open flame. Served with crispy fries, garlic & paprika roast potatoes or savoury rice. Round off the tantalizing meal with a decadent chocolate coffee, berry, frangelico and nut mousse served with wafer biscuits. Serving long lazy lunches and relaxing dinners from the dramatic waters edge location, dining at Sirocco Restaurant warms the palate sophisticated cool.

Inspired dishes from North and South India grace the menu and wet the appetite with and infusion of spices lingering through the air. Skilful chefs prepare perfectly balanced dishes that brim with exotic taste and aromatic flair. Sit down and enjoy an Indian dining affair with the likes of a 3 course dinner for a truly festive dining experience. Sitar hits the spot perfectly, when nothing other than Indian will do.

Located in the heart of Melville, this stylish and chilled space serves as a convenient spot for late diners and cocktail swaggers. The menu offers tasty meals and vibrant atmosphere scattered with large comfortable sofas and arty walls dressed in red palates. Homely and comfortable, Six Restaurant and Cocktail Bar is the perfect spot for late night dining and trendy cocktails.

This luxury café caters for elite gathers who enjoy seeing and being seen in trendy new hotspots offering drinks, meals and art around Cape Town. The light menu boasts locally sourced ingredients such as healthy breakfasts and lunches; expect raw muesli, soft scrambled eggs, French toast, scones, soup, salads (warmed goat’s cheese salad sounds pretty yummy) to open sandwiches with the choice of rye or sourdough bread. Enjoy an orange juice, lime, grapefruit and ginger juice, homemade lemonade, a banana smoothie, a raw chocolate shake, lassi or coffee and tea. Browse the integrated gallery seamlessly marrying the love of food and art in the trendy and friendly Skinny Legs and All.

Located on an equestrian estate, in the towers above the entrance, Skye Bistro offers supreme dining in pleasant atmosphere. Sip on a welcoming cocktail before settling down to enjoy a five-course dinner. Skye Bistro sets the tone for a unique fine dining experience with a difference.

Start your day with a farm style breakfast on the veranda overlooking the garden, or relax over a light signature salad or gourmet sandwich for lunch. Light café style lunches provide the perfect indulgence before dinner, which captures classic elegance served in the slender dining room. Summer hosts a sunset spectacle best enjoyed on the veranda sipping a cocktail, while winter beacons cosy intimacy and log burning fires over hearty meals and red wines. Skye Bistro captures a bygone era and classic elegance in the heart of the Natal Midlands.

This home-away-from-home eatery promises casual and excellence in dining serving the best steaks, fish and cakes. Choose your dining mood from the numerous dining rooms, enjoy a drink at the busy bar or curl up to the roaring winter fire with a glass of red wine or hot chocolate. The idyllic garden setting set under old oak trees invites summery alfresco dining while children dash and play in the child friendly out/in door facilities.

This beautifully renovated restaurant housed in the old station building portrays an old world charm lingering with antique pots, copper ornaments and laid-back atmosphere. A charming venue that invites relaxation, a good selection of South African cuisine and complimenting wine list. For starters, try grilled haloumi on sweet potato slices with marula jelly or a crispy salad of Cajun chicken strips, spiced with marinated gooseberries, feta, cucumber, sweet pepper and onions. Hearty mains like the ostrich kebab skewers - marinated ostrich steak with peppers, onion and mushrooms served with sweet potato chips make an excellent choice dining alfresco or indoors enchanted by the reminiscent interior. The menu offers general fare such as tasty pizzas and steaks grilled to perfection with crispy chips. Sleepers Restaurant is the perfect place to chill out and enjoy the authentic station setting.

Sumptuous Mediterranean cuisine is the name of the game at Sloppy Sam and it doesn’t disappoint!Choose from tasty homemade starters and succulent lamb dishes as well as a choice few vegetarian options. A modest but good selection of wines provides the accompaniment.A cosy, comfortable layout includes framed photos, quaint olive oil tins and warm lighting.A loyal following of regulars pays testament to the fact that the food, service and atmosphere is not to be missed at Sloppy Sam!

Upmarket surrounds invite relaxation yet remaining unpretentious as diners take delight in prime steaks, cooked to perfection locked with flavour and taste including a succulent seafood selection. Entertain the palate with delicious food, relaxed ambiance and great service at Smith and Wollensky.

This fine dining experience seduces with spicy, flavoursome choices using only the freshest quality ingredients. With the resident chef from Bangladeshi, Smokey Swallows compliments the palate with global fusion cuisine and award wining wine cellar paired perfectly for each meal.

Snap Wine Bar and Café wets the appetite with exceptional wines, sumptuous cuisine and moderate prices. Peruse the extensive menu sampling hearty soups, crispy salads, plump seafood dishes, succulent steaks and satisfying burgers with pasta dishes and freshly baked baguettes dressed in voluptuous fillings. Enjoy a culinary vineyard journey at this trendy wine bar in Marriot Road for an enjoyable fusion of bistro and wine.

If Miss Helen was here today she would certainly approve! Her fondness for beer is almost as legendary as her Owl House, which is just over the river from The Sneeuberg Brewery & Two Goats Deli. Owner André Cilliers sells handcrafted goat and cow’s milk cheeses, home-brewed beer, venison salami and freshly baked bread under the shade of enormous pepper trees.Here you can grab picnic baskets filled with your choice of foods to be enjoyed at your own leisure somewhere in the picturesque village. The deli stocks goat and cow’s milk cheeses, venison salami, preserves and other deli products. Try Andre's hand roasted coffees too!In this idyllic setting André serves cheese lunches that comprise a range of cheeses, salamis, breads, salads and preserves. In winter wholesome stews, curries and soups are on offer in addition to the cheese lunches. Vegetarian meals are also provided.Saanen goats are milked twice a day to produce organic chèvre and foudjou, feta, caprino, Gouda and cheddar. The goats are milked at 8am and 4.30 pm daily and guests are welcome to visit during milking - children are most welcome!Need to know? The Two Goats Deli is fully licensed and stocks a selection of wines, beer and other beverages. Open daily from 10am with booking for lunches preferred but not essential. Open in the evening as a pub only. Getting there is easy - from the Owl House cross over the dry Gats River following the road as it winds past the Old Mill till you see their sign.

Located at Fern Hill Hotel, Snooty Fox is a cosy and unpretentious restaurant. The famous window box seats and stained glass give this place much acclaimed reputation. Classic French dishes spill off the extensive menu, presented in contemporary style. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and seating just under 60 diners, Snooty Fox is a must try, especially the Sunday carvery.

This take on social dining, Dim Sum, embraces soul dining, which loosely translated means ‘Touch the Heart’ The décor stages sleek, sexy and bold accents, embracing a minimalist and calm ambiance, heighted only by contented chatter from satisfied diners. Whether dining over a quick lunch, languid luncheons or intimate dinners, So Yum’s vibrant culinary experience entices with authentic Asian flavours. The menu brims with a high variety of quality meats, seafood and vegetable dishes, expertly crafted by skilled craftsman. Compliment delicious Asian style salads, tasty wok stir fries, aromatic curries and mouth watering noodle dishes with flavoursome freshly squeezed vegetable and fruit juices or fragrant teas, exquisitely brewed in exclusive tea pots. So Yum sets the trend for evolved standards of dining, where healthy, wholesome and perfectly crafted morsel wet the appetite for a sublimely decadent dining experience.