TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Paranga

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"We spent 5 hours having an opulent feeding and drinking extravaganza , lovely place, food was fresh service was great! Just loved our waitress ��..."

Wendy Sweetenham

"My food and service was excellent, deff the best fish cakes in town. Rather disappointed to see the table that was seated behind us complain about..."

Roxy Joubert

"Excellent food and service, would recommend..."

Franco Smith

"Perfect location, chicken snitchel delicious and staff friendly. Very pricey..."

Yvonne Keyser

"Trendy restaurant. Best tuna steak ever. Friendly staff. Will go back before going..."

Harry Mans

"Only the coolest restaurant in the..."

Conrad Gallagher

"Great food, great service and awesome view! Prices more than..."

Sa Brina

"Paranga is of my favorite places to eat in Cape Town! The sunset views are gorgeous and the food and drink is..."

Tracey Thomas

"I am so pleasantly surprised at how good the food was, not because I didn’t have any expectations or because I didn’t have such a good lunch (not..."

Aalia

"Lovely spot along the beach road. Popped in here after lunch for a cocktail. Interior of this place very elegant yet comfortable at the same..."

Lyn

"This restaurant I cannot fault in anyway.The dishes from starters to mains were divine.The chocolate fondant which I had was light and fluffy and I..."

Farzana Dalvie

"Over the last 7yrs it has always been a pleasure of mine returning to this delightful spot. From the service to the views and the always amazing food..."

Micarla Havenga

"I usually go to Paranga for sundowners and I’m never disappointed. The superb view and decor of the restaurant is top notch. My first..."

Sita

"The ambiance, view, food and service is everything you can ask for. I go to this restaurant every time I am in CPT. I would recommend to anyone..."

Mongezi Nombewu

"Went here once and the cocktails were super amazing, the calamari was good and the setting was lovely. Beautiful interior/decor and outstanding..."

Yajna Gold

"Had a great time, the setting Paranga has is truely special. The food was good, not fantastic considering the price. We loved the vibe and the..."

Julian Coetzee

"Paranga is always our first stop whenever we come to Cape Town. Everything about the restaurant is awesome...food, drinks, service, layout..."

Matlhodi Mashamba

"Obviously a great view, great background music, perfectly cooked fillet steak with delicious butter cooked vegetables. I had a really good meal...."

Rachael Laura Wahl

"Nothing comes close to the view that you get to enjoy while enjoying your meal. The toughest choice we had was deciding what to choose. The food..."

Amanda Lukac

"Paranga looks over Camps Bay. I had the pulled chicken salad which was delicious. I loved the honey mustard sauce. The restaurant had everything you..."

Rachel Lowick

"Perfect place,setting the service was awesome,the food tastes great and of a high standard would recommend this place has a lovely ambiance..."

Malebo Malepe

"While visiting on a work trip, myself and my colleagues paraded along camps bay beach deciding where to eat. Paranga looked young and vibey...."

Kelly Rodger

"With a sunset view like this from your table while having Tempera Prawns or Grilled Calamari starter and a Strawberry French Mojito Cocktail, Life..."

Nicole

"This is one of many restaurants in Camps Bay by the beach. It has a lovely view and the interior design of the restaurant is beautiful. I would..."

Tondani Ndou

"Luxury sea food at its finest! Fine dining experience all the way. I was so lost in the world of grandeur that I only managed to get a snap of the..."

Stacy Hart

"Paranga is definitely a place I'd recommend for the decor, ambiance and the views. Accompany that with their cocktails and you have yourself a..."

Sakhile Gcabashe

"I had a beautiful cocktail called the perfect morning; with rum, tequila, Malibu and a variety of juice. The service was absolutely amazing by the..."

Jabz S

"WATERMELON COSMO GET IN MY LIFE! Probably one of the most memorable cocktails I've had in camps bay. Had lunch here while on holiday & I'd definitely..."

Ash Robyn

"Beautiful restaurant with an amazing view. I had salt and pepper steak and it was divine!!!! A bit too pricey for me but I think its all..."

Mbali Ngcana

"Really good sushi, unfortunately it took them over an hour to deliver on my table of 4. That's ridiculous, this is meant to be a upmarket restaurant...."

Gabriel Stein

"Pretty restaurant with awesome views of the ocean and there is really cool "street art" on the walls. Had the tempura prawns and grilled calamari as..."

Saiyuri

"Camps Bay Sunday's are jamming here... We had the Platter for 1, Sole and the Paranga Salad. Deliciously succulent and very well flavored, not..."

Chantelle Lamusse

"Forming part of the Kove collection, the sophistication and quality is unquestionable. Located in one of the most Godliest strips, you automatically..."

Michella Ferreira Pellegrino

"The setting will always be a winner. Went on a Monday night which I must admit was quite nice as it was very laid back and not crowded. The ostrich..."

Ilse Liebenberg

"Typical upmarket spot on the Camps Bay strip.Great food, great service, great menu, great view! You won't made a bad choice by opting to have a..."

Barbara Ann Hall

"Really lovely restaurant, the view of the ocean and the open plan they have really is perfect for a Saturday sundowners. I came here with my friends..."

Vuyo Renene

"The restaurant was friendly and the food was fantastic. I had Goats cheese as a starter and Pepper Fillet, both were perfect. Well situated and a..."

Danieledegama

"We decided to play monopoly when in Capetown and eat at every stop or at the very least come back for dinner Saturday night was the lucky camps Bay..."

Joelene

"Paranga is an upmarket restaurant with a beautiful view onto camps bay beach. The menu is quite expensive and although the sushi is delicious the..."

Elaine Lahoud

"Great view, staff were friendly, and the food nice. My friends enjoyed more than I did but I'm not big on prawns which they ate. Must be lovely..."

Agatha Thorpe

"On the eve of my brother's birthday we had selected Paranga as our place of choice. I enjoyed Tempura prawns as a starter, followed by the baby..."

Sihle Ck Mkhize

"Food was fresh, portions were big, the price isn't too expensive an for extravagant dining experience. It is highly recommended especially with the..."

Deshivan Shunmugam

"Our annual Indaba at Paranga is always a highlight of our year. We would order the entire menu if we could only get through it. No langoustines this..."

Stuart Bateman

"My husband and I visited Paranga on Thursday. We were served by Ruth. What an amazing experience, the sushi was superb and the service was..."

Lauren Holtshousen

"Just had a great lunch at Paranga to treat 3 international guests. Firstly the service from Nomvu (I hope I get the name right) was great. Attentive..."

Veralda Schmidt

"Food has always been excellent and service. The gourmet burgers are a must. However this time making a booking seemed quite impossible and their..."

Bee

"What a nice place to eat , went there with friends we had sushi and wine and we ate A lot the bill came out 112 dollars for four people , I mean..."

Awni Berry

"The atmosphere is amazing and the delicious food goes well with the breast-taking view. I had the best prawn tempura starter and shared the seafood..."

Fareed Hare

"Delicious seafood platter for 2. Everything tastes amazing: love this place!, the service, ambience and quality of the food was also top class...."

Jason McLeod

"Breakfast with a view, great location overlooking the ocean. Had a pretty standard breakfast, however was done well. Would definitely come..."

Tyron Van Rensburg

"Good food, good views just hectic prices! Their avocado ritz is to die for!!!!!! AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! Outdoor seating is a must have otherwise you lose..."

Mduduzi Nxumalo

"Paranga always features on my list of spots to get to if I am spending more than a day in Cape Town. During peak season it's essential to book...."

Vivien Natasen

"Decent food with great views, perfect for soaking up the summer vibes in Cape Town, although you pay for this prime spot with an expensive menu. We..."

Dino

"3words-Truffle Butter Fillet!! Chef Amber a GENIUS! Mouthwatering meat lovingly ladled with white truffle-infused butter+wasabi mash..SCORE! BRILL..."

James Costello

"Location, this place has it hands down, sip on a cocktail watching the sun go down. Good food, but the prices! quite expensive. I have been there 3..."

Rose Marie Pereira

"Stunning view, excellent cuisine, fantastic owner and manager, marvellous all round experience. Lovely vibe and ambience - look forward to visiting..."

Shane Nefdt

"Wonderful restaurant on Victoria drive over looking the ocean. We had a lobster salad and some sushi and it was all fresh and delicious. Good service..."

Samantha Matos

"Wonderful location and view. The service is exceptional and you really do feel well taken care of throughout your meal. Their speciality is fish and..."

Meagan Whitehorn

"So another brilliant experience ( luckily we were entertaining internationals or we may have had a problem justifying this bill - hostess is the best..."

Lee-Anne Jacobs

"The chocolate fondant is the best I have ever had! Everything about it was perfect. Not too sweet. Just right! Loved it! Absolutely blew my taste..."

Magon G

"A very welcoming vibe with lovely seating almost on the beach. The service is very good and up to standards. Of course the view is the best feature..."

Calista

"Always been a firm favourite of mine. The service went down for a while but has really picked up again. The food is always consistent and the..."

Phoebe Kondylis

"Camps Bay's finest. What better way to enjoy great seafood surrounded by white serene beaches and fresh Western Cape air. The only low point is the..."

Hlayisani Sambo

"Probably our BEST Camps Bay experience EVER! And we've lived in Cape Town and frequented many restaurants along this strip. A bit pricey but you..."

Cape Town Foodies

"Dinner here was really wonderful. We had the tuna and wasabi mash and fillet beef and peppered sauce and both were perfectly done. Wonderful..."

Tracy Duval

"One of our rituals whenever we are in Cape Town. Food is always good any time of the day and the relaxing inviroment is fantastic. Excelente venue..."

Mario Dos Santos

"We went to Camps Bay for a late dinner. We chose Paranga based on their Zomato score. When we arrived they were full however management seated us at..."

Jonathan Keytel

"Lunched at Paranga, Kamps Bay on a sunny Sunday afternoon in September.We had a table just inside the restaurant with a view of the beach...."

Wilna Bester

"Deliciously fresh seafood, though a bit expensive. We started with the Cajun Dusted Patagonian Calamaris, the Ahi Seared Tuna and the Tempura Prawns...."

Justin Doshi

"Cape Town is no stranger to beautiful beaches, people and seafood. And this is what Paranga makes a point of capitalizing on. As one of..."

Gino Cosme

"I went to Paranga on my last visit to Cape Town. The restaurant looks fantastic with an airy, open feel. As with most establishments in the Cape the..."

Diner D

"Perfect for Summer dining...I feel like I'm in St.Tropez when visiting Paranga...perfect for people watching and having some really good sea-food. ..."

Vanessa Scott-Hall

"The food was good. Sushi was well prepared and tasty. The sourdough bread was excellent and warm and came with butter👍. Evelyne was lovely,..."

D P

"We had lunch here, oysters, grilled calamari w/green chili sauce & a Greek salad to share - absolutely delicious!!! Add in a beautiful view of Camps..."

Kevin Jordan

"Lovely restaurant next to beach and ocean with friendly service and good food. The crayfish and baby octopus and vegetables were particularly good...."

Michael S

"Lovely place for special event with nice ambient atmosphere, music in background. We enjoyed seafood special for two and local oysters. Special thank..."

NYC GR

"I had the most enchanting dining experience at this top-notch establishment. The exceptional sunset view and the breathtaking beachfront scenery cast..."

Alistair Bryan

"Amazing sunset view, delicious foods. Highly recommend..."

Wejdan Alsubaie

"I visited Paranga with a friend for lunch. We ordered a “simple” steak with a side of fries and was really, really impressed with the standard of..."

Annemarie Horne

"Pretty good restaurant. I only had a drink there wasn’t so hungry. The atmosphere is great. Didn’t like how waitrons were taking long to come..."

Ann Khosa

"Visiting not once but three times on our stay on the Atlantic seaboard. The food is great, lots of choice and the location is amazing overlooking..."

Andrew Goodall

"Restaurant with great views, atmosphere vibe and excellent food and..."

Nazley Abboy

"Always a vibe here if you want a place with a beautiful beach view and a good..."

Nompakamiso Hude

"We had a great experience here. Arrived without a booking, the staff went out of the way to set us up at great table in view of the sunset. The..."

Jeff Tan

"Don't try to eat the white things that look like marshmallows. They are wet wash..."

Winthrop “Win” Morgan

"Excellent beverages and food, lovely views. A little pricey, but that's to be expected in Camps Bay. The cocktails are delicious and the..."

Kathryn W-S

"Was hosted here for a dinner during a media event. Had a three course meal and the starter tempura prawn was excellent. Nice burst of chilli, the..."

Nafisa Akabor

"Nice place! Great atmosphere. Good staff. Just the limoncello is too little! Doesn't matter if you complain. It'll continue being too..."

Euler Rocha

"Beautiful location and ambience for a dinner date. The food was immaculate, service even better. Had a great time couldn't fault..."

Luhle Shange

"My wife and I went to celebrate her birthday and had the most wonderful experience. We had Sushi to start, which was amazing, the Sirloin, Grilled..."

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