TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Del Mar

84/100 (283 ratings)

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"A great laid back Mexican restaurant where we got a table without booking. Fantastic service from Yonella and great food recommendations..."

Zenzo Lusengo

"So glad my friend suggested this place for midweek sundowners! Sipping on frozen margaritas while watching the sunset over Camps Bay sounded like the..."

Aletha Jeftha

"Enjoyed the tequila blue cheese burger. My friend had the guacamole bacon burger and enjoyed it too. Lovely special for equally delicious burgers...."

Thato Moremi

"Awesome place! A MUST for Mexican lovers! Don’t miss this hidden gem! Clean, authentic, absolutely delicious! The staff was wonderful and..."

Erica Bucki

"I opted for the prawns as well as tortillas at Del Mar.The tortillas were superb, however the prawns were a bit over cooked.I love the location of..."

Farzana Dalvie

"Lovely atmosphere, friendly stuff members and the food was simply delicious. Oh can’t forget to mention the view from the restaurant. I high..."

Isabel Alfredo

"Great service and fantastic dishes - a burst of flavour with every bite! Can’t wait to visit Del Mar again. Remember to book a table outside for a..."

HanaLRx

"Del Mar provides you with a total taste experience of authentic Mexican served in a modern way. After eating there a number of times now, each dish..."

Rella Suskin

"My boyfriend booked our birthday dinner here. Perfect choice as the location was super romantic with beautiful views of the ocean. The restaurant was..."

Carla Ewertse

"The food was exceptional. We had a selection of dishes and couldn’t fault one. Authentic Mexican food elevated. The frozen margaritas went down a..."

Bertus Le Roux

"Had tried out this place during our SA trip in September. Nice place to visit if you want to try out Mexican in Camps Bay and enjoy the sunset as..."

Arya Dey

"I loved this place , I had tacos 🌮 as expected from a maxican an restaurant, very spicy but loved the food .i had a margarita one or two oh maybe ..."

Samukeliso Eneya

"So I've been on the hunt to find really great Mexican restaurants because I'm convinced I was Mexican in my past life(lol). Came across Del Mar and..."

Nicole Andrews

"By far one of my favourite restaurants in Cape Town. Coming from Melbourne it's harder to find decent Mexican but this place nails it. Everything is..."

Chloe Walker

"Wonderful food, diverse menu, knowledgeable staff and excellent service. Loved the Queso Fundido and Barbacoa lamb. Great view and plenty of heaters..."

Tess Lommers-Johnson

"This is probably the most quiet restaurant at the prom. Their cocktail menu is rather limited though however the margaritas are quite boozy so be..."

Khanya Kay Nondabula

"Quite and discreet, with some great views. Lovely for sundowners whilst still providing you with shade from the elements. Their Mexican..."

Sakhile Gcabashe

"We had a lunch here almost expressly for the Camps Bay view. That never disappointed, but the rest of the experience was a bit lacklustre. Meant to..."

Jackson L

"Delicious food, superb service. This is definitely a restaurant worth visiting when in Camps Bay. Be sure to make a booking to ensure you get a spot..."

Mayanga Sithole

"Decided to take a group of 6 friends for lunch at Del Mar. overriding sentiment from all of us was that the food was off the hook amazingly tasty and..."

Allan Stewart

"I had such a wonderful experience at Del Mar. The service was great and the venue is wonderful both during the day and night. There are..."

Toinette Tobias

"Probably the best Tex-mex in Cape Town! Enjoyed the food, nothing fancy. Service was helpful and courteous. Would recommend for a relaxed atmosphere..."

Mark Coumbes

"Really really great Mexican food. Best in Cape Town I'd say. Ingredients are fresh and tasty, dishes are well balanced and extremely flavourful,..."

Zakiyah

"A simply beautiful experience - the menu is brilliant and sublime, surrounds are understated and a fantastic selection of Mexican alcohol. This..."

Malcolm

"Nothing better than a corona overlooking camps bay beach while sun sets and a good plate of chimichangas... I real gem of a restaurant that I find..."

Stefano Cimenti

"We had a positively wonderful Sunday lunch at Del Mar in Camps Bay.A large family group, we placed ourselves in the capable hands of their..."

Wilna Bester

"I've been to Del Mar at least 4 times and every time the food is faultless. What is sketchy is the service. So variable! Twice they able run out of..."

Rochelle McCauley

"Went to Del Mar for my birthday dinner. We were a table of 7, and what a great experience! We tried a little of everything and I have to say, I was..."

David Edwards

"Del mar was a good experience. We were a table of 6 people. Lovely views. The food was amazing and delicious. For main meals I'd recommend having the..."

Jade Hill

"Food was really tasty, authentic Mexican experience. My favorite was the beef stir fry tortilla. I think that a better selection of tequila is..."

Thanasi Nicolopoulos

"Excellent gourmet contemporary Mexican cuisine in Camps Bay. The only good restaurant as far as I can gauge. gorgeous views overlooking the beach ...."

Cape Town Diva

"A family friend recommended the restaurant so the family decided to make a booking. From the moment we walked in I was truly impressed. The decor is..."

Kananelo Sebati

"The best Mexican food I've ever had! We came from London and it was better than any I have ever had there! 100% go. We had our New year's dinner here..."

Anthony Collier

"Super Mexican food and a menu with good variety. We most appreciated the excellent waiter (shout out to Nkanyiso) who made proactive recommendations..."

Matt de Neef

"The food is good though bit pricy ( chips we have to buy separately except for burgers) ..Excellent customer service...the location and the ambiance..."

Babitha

"Authentic Mexican cuisine with a modern take, delicious food, quiet atmosphere. However the food is not readily available as shown on the menu...."

Letatia Chetty

"My wife and I love Mexican and this place blew us away! Ingredients are fresh, well presented and the dishes are absolutely delicious! Waiters are..."

Michael Muller

"We had a great dinner at Del Mar with the pork belly and tamal tapas being the highlight. A couple of tips: most of the food is spicy and isn't..."

Allison Iott

"Excellent Mexican food with a Tex-Mex flair, elegantly presented. Tequila lineup is also quite comprehensive, as could be expected! Expensive but..."

Andy Volk

"Loved it! Far removed from all the other food choices in Camps Bay, and I can't thank them enough for it. It's on the first floor with an amazing..."

Andre Koekemoer

"Great beach view. The sunset is gorgeous. Great Spicey..."

Samukele Luzulane

"I have been coming here for a few years now, and it never fails to disappoint. The Mexican fare is full of flavour and beautifully presented. The..."

Gouri Barua

"Lovely fusion of Mexican cuisine. And superb music to match the..."

Adrien Thoma

"Great food. Great location. Brilliant interior decor. Naidoo and his staff make you feel completely at ease and are always on hand to help; they..."

Shaz Rehan

"Okay its the strip. So you can expect a great view; a few models; good expensive drinks and sunset cocktails ; I enjoy the theme setiing and as usual..."

Lee Pluke

"There is simply no better Mexican cuisine in SA. If you are expecting over cooked, cheese laden and grease then this is the wrong place to be at. The..."

Gavin M Rajah

Zenzero

76/100 (5127 ratings)

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"Everything about this restaurant is on point. The venue it's self ozzies elegance and class.the staff is so professional they treat you like you are..."

Nandhi Chonco

"We thoroughly enjoyed whiling away a Tuesday afternoon drinking fabulous wine and cocktails and eating fantastic food in the South African sun! The..."

Janie Cottam

"Excellent service and food. They were very accommodating for my diet and came up with an excellent meal. First class!! I will definitely be..."

Ralph Stubenrauch

"Fantastic view, great atmosphere, great food, with best music, chill out by sunset - it‘s the..."

Anja Hergarten

"Beautiful setting overlooking camps bay beach. The decor of this restaurant is absolutely beautiful. The food was amazing, I had breakfast. The staff..."

Roshaan De Jager

"The smooth, sleek, contemporary interior beckons you inside as you relax with a world-class signature cocktail. Fresh flavors, local produce, simply..."

Ludwig Peters van Tonder

"Had the best salmon filet ever! Great Service, perfect food &..."

Con Ny

"Definately one of the best meals I have enjoyed in a restaurant in a long..."

Allan Webber

"Best tagliatelli with clams ever! Beautiful scenery, delicious food and excellent service (thank you, Ryan, for taking such great care of us). An..."

Tracy Nicolas Chalmers

"The Service was poor. We had eventually ask for menu. The hamburger was overcooked and the cheese served with was like a car tyre in fact it was part..."

Bertie Vollgraaff

"The service was outstanding, the food was deliciously fresh and well presented, stunning decor and views. Highly..."

Nadia Hoffmann

"Excellent!! Great location. Good service. Sublime menu!!! Everything..."

Laurelee Bixenman Graham

"Lovely Beachfront Restaurant with friendly and efficient staff. Great choice of food and drinks at reasonable..."

Anita Walmsley

"It very clean the staff is friendly it a gud place to..."

Maweboys Sissy Ndlovu

"Uma das melhores experiências em Capetown! Comida excelente , atendimento bom e em plena Camps..."

Alex Mj

"Thanks a lot 5 star All my best Erez..."

Erez Egilmez

"What an amazing time we had watching the sun set with some good wine, food and..."

Thelma Davis

"This is something from a movie,the décor waiters very friendly and the food was..."

Paballo Pbee Moroke

"the service and the food was very..."

Fabienne Schorpp

"Zenzero boasts an incredible view and sits right in the centre of the well known and always buzzing Camps Bay strip. Sunny relaxed dining is a must..."

Sumendra Chetty

"The setting is perfect as it has a stunning view of Camps Bay beach, love the decor and ambience of this restaurant.I always enjoy their asparagus..."

Farzana Dalvie

"I had the oysters to start which were a little too small, but my seared tuna main was cooked to perfection with delicious al dente veggies and with..."

Micarla Havenga

"Love this Kove Collection chain! Beautiful setting along the sea, great food and good service. Slightly on the pricey side but perfect for a sunset..."

Emma Divaris

"Lesego Wayne Mafatshe and I had an amazing lunch here. Fine dinning at its best, simple, classic meals upgraded. The many books on the shelve makes..."

Kopano Teekay Mafatshe

"The food was yummy and Patric, our waitron, was superb. We did however have two mini busses parked infront, blocking the view and I noticed the..."

Elizabeth Young

"Had an amazing dinner, food was lovely and we were served by Prince! Omg theee best waiter ever! Very helpful and friendly. Definitely going to..."

Nokuthula

"Lunch at Zenzero Restaurant yesterday was mind blowing, and so is their new interior. It is truly a dining experience that ranks up there with..."

Claire Victoria Henderson

"Had and excellent night. Food was amazing, had a seafood platter for one with lobster, prawns, calamari, kingclip and squid heads. Fresh fish that..."

Boitumelo Serero

"I wasn't too impressed with their service and food, it's a beautiful restaurant yes and the scenery is spectacular but I won't be back anytime soon...."

Patience

"Visited for an early lunch. Party had Grilled Calamari and Seafood Linguine. Both dishes were tasty, flavourful and well presented. Service was also..."

Rigard & Jeanine

"We stopped by at Zenzero for an impromptu dinner. Wow, were we blown away!! The service at this establishment is outstanding. Nothing was too much..."

Cecile

"Perfect for sundowners or a dinner date! The food coupled up with their excellent wine selection makes the costs all worth it. One of the best..."

Mandisa Nduli

"I really loved everything about this restaurant. The service was awesome and the seafood was super fresh. You better save up your nickels and dimes..."

Sandile Shangase

"Coffee and Breakfast at Zenzero was lovely . The breeze by the beach is a beautiful scene and great atmosphere..I am a sucker for salmon and..."

Abs

"I'm a dessert person and when looking for a good chocolate fondant this is the place to go! Definitely recommend it for a dinner date, try get a..."

Nel

"Zenzero is one of my favourite restaurants in Camps Bay. It has such a relaxed atmosphere and it's in a great position. It's not always as busy as..."

Devin Sage

"Awesome food, nice and friendly waiters. We will return. The sea food was cooked really well. And the list of wine is correct for the..."

Márcia Rocha

"While I had the most tender filled steak of my life, I was not impressed with the fist sized portion for the amount of money they ask. They..."

Gabriel Stein

"The food at zenzero was good but to he honest its a bit pricy for what you get. Its a good place to go to ... But its very expensive but had a nice..."

Kyle

"Unfortunately everywhere you go in Camps Bay you'll pay a lot for your dinner. I had the fillet which was really great. What annoyed me a little was..."

Marcus Christiansen

"Went there last night for dinner and I must say one thing that stood out for me was the service. Our waitress was very friendly and constantly..."

Lisa Nyoka

"Spend a lazy Sunday afternoon in the sun next to the sea. Great cocktails, with interesting combinations. Try the chilli mojito. The food is..."

Mornay Elizabeth Schoeman

"We went as a party of 4 and I felt this was an overrated experience. For the cost of the steak, all I got was the steak and sides were extra. I felt..."

Glen Hunt

"After a long week of exams, my friend and I decided to try Zenzero. We started off with cocktails and they both were really good. Although the..."

Sruti Simon

"The setting was excellent! Great view and nice decor. Food was above average with a good cocktail selection. Fairly expensive, but what you'd expect..."

Sereshan Pillay

"Zenzero has delectable food and drinks, with the spectacular views of Camps Bay beach. Their cocktails are really tasty and their seafood really..."

Jamie Jacobs

"I came out with the intention to have a light meal and seafood seemed like an ideal choice for the evening. Had tried the restaurant next door in the..."

Karnasankalp

"Twice in one week because the food and ambiance was just THAT good! The scallops starter on a bed of risotto was DIVINE - be careful..."

Yajna Gold

"We had an early dinner here on a busy Sunday evening. The restaurant was very busy and is ideally placed opposite Camps Bay Beach. The table had a..."

Andrew Treu

"What an absolutely stunning restaurant situated in Camps Bay with a beautiful view of the ocean! I went for dinner with Claudine, who was..."

Stephanie Courtnage

"All of us were really happy with our meals from the salmon - fillet - tuna. The chilli Mojito was a great hit. All this topped with efficient..."

Janette M

"Another camps bay fav would definitely be zenzero. We usually find ourselves indulging in their amazing waffles and cocktails during summer. I have..."

Ulisha Moodley

"We have been to this restaurant a number of times, both for the view and the vibe as well as the food. It is right on the street opposite the main..."

Magda Oosthuysen

"Cool "Côte d'azur" vibe and great location. Breakfast menu departs from the usual items with a more gastronomical touch, but the execution could..."

Pantagruel

"Absolutely delicious. Had the Zen Zero salad with mozzarella instead of feta and it was phenomenal. The service was superb (and even more still owing..."

Meira Friedland

"Great service, food was excellent and view amazing. Great value for money, very reasonable. Staff very friendly. Beautiful for a sunset lunch or..."

Sarah-Jane Oosterberg

"First time we went there the food was amazing! The best oxtail pasta ever, beautiful restaurant overlooking camps bay, so we booked there again to..."

Rose Marie Pereira

"Good food and service, excellent view and vibe! We had the burgers and didn't get disappointed! Will definitely go back. If you want to sit at the..."

Mafalda

"The location is just so perfect on the Camps Bay Boardwalk, makes you feel like a tourist. The interior and exterior decor is well laid out and..."

AG

"Another beautiful restaurant by the kove collection, their seafood was lovely and rather well priced winter menu is something to rave about. I've..."

Tiyaarah Cloete

"I went here for breakfast with my mom on my birthday. It was a clear, sunny day in the middle of the week and Camps Bay wasn't bustling with tourists..."

Robert Peitzsch

"Thando, myself and the gang went through to Zenzero after hanging out at the beach one afternoon - this was while we were trying to distract his..."

Lesego BabyLee Puso

"Great place with a awesome view. Amazing place to go for some sundowners with friends on a lazy Sunday afternoon. The service was really good and you..."

Ruan Vlok

"The service is excellent. The waiters will help you with any queries you have about the food and wine without sneering at you. They do an excellent..."

Naima Njagala

"Amaaaaaazing cocktails, but go with a decent budget. It's the kind of place you head over to on a summer night and end up spending a good view hours..."

Jenny Sarah Coulson

"I've had great, good and average meals at Zenzero. It's a very decent option in Camps Bay. My most recent visit was this week and, being winter, the..."

Lauren Leigh

"A absolutely great evening....food was excellent...but what made it for me was the great service. ...☺ tastefully decorated...with different..."

Elsabe Griesel

"The winter special: three course meal for R200, is well woth it. Food is delicious. Even the bread that they bring before the starter is really..."

Lezandi Fourie

"Always a winner. Good vibe with excellent service. Risotto was amazing. Nice fireplace for wintertime. Open air feel for summer. Great..."

Wikus Du Toit

"Grab a glass of wine and a sharing platter and watch the sun go down over the glorious Camps Bay. Tasty italian style food and a nice airy..."

Laura Rice

"Cliched Camps Bay views, back by some seriously good food. Decent sushi, and the best pan-fried calamari I've ever had, together with a very special..."

Candice Bresler

"Zenzero is located opposite the famous camps bay beach. A lovely restaurant to go to on a sunny day for lunch and drinks or for a romantic evening..."

Paige Ellis Green

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Bee

"This is a gorgeous restaurant, with great ambiance and fantastic views of Camps Bay Beach. However, it was not made clear that the food is Halaal..."

Yumnaah Essa

"Came here a while ago for a breakfast. I just had a typical English breakfast which which was awesome. The portion was pretty standard and I liked..."

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