TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Make Restaurant

85/100 (802 ratings)

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"Absolutely delicious every time i’m here or ordered take out! Great prices for great food..."

Chantelle T Booysen

"i love this place always a treat! Best sushi and seasme chicken in Cape Town for..."

Ronald Terblanche

"Absolutely loved everything we had but hands down to those steamed prawn dumplings I honestly cant get over them it was our first time eating here..."

Rogers Kel Pierra

"Excellent food and service. Will definitely go there..."

Edwin Petrie

"This is the best food in cape town. My favourite dish is the sesame seed..."

Ruan Robberts

"Fantastic value for your money lovely food and good..."

Maria Tallie

"I think I've just found my new go to sushi restaurant. First thing that stands out is that they are busy at 8pm on a Thursday evening - now that's a..."

Cristina Russo

"Brilliant fresh and very tasty sushi! And very well done to chefs as they did this in the midst of load shedding! We will be..."

Tl

"My favourite well priced sushi joint in CT so far. It’s a tradition to get the Lover’s platter when my boyfriend lands in Cape Town. It gets busy..."

Lizandri Van De Merwe

"The soup, noodles and dimsum are awesome. But do not order sushi very below average. Staff is awesome and very helpful. Must try the hot n sour..."

Santosh Singh

"Delicious food and friendly staff. Great spot for a good meal at great prices. Awesome atmosphere as well. Packed for the whole three hours we were..."

Luke

"Fresh and tasty!Well priced, conveniently located.I ordered via uber eats once and the order came out perfect, i had a few..."

Wilmie Visser

"The food is reasonably price and the setting is quite nice especially on the little couch near the back.Sushi is incredibly popular here many..."

Yajna Gold

"Best sushi and Chinese in Cape Town! Everything we had was amazing from the spring rolls, dim sum, sushi and sesame chicken! Couldn’t fault a thing..."

Jessica Maybery

"Small restaurant but the food is incredibly good and surprised me for this little place. The prices are very reasonable for what you get. The..."

Osher Shuman

"This place is a real gem! The food is consistently amazing and it is such value for money. Their sushi is some of the best in Cape Town and I would..."

Rob Meyer

"Great sushi , dim sum and chianese / Asian food all round and very well priced. They don’t take bookings so go early if you can as this has become..."

Bianco Chetty

"Another amazing meal! 😍😍Sushi is always sooooo delicious and the chinese is just a thing of dreams. Today I had the Singapore Curry noodle,..."

Simone Antoinette Krupanandham

"We have ordered from here many times and it has always been great! But tonight it was exceptional! Had sushi for starters and sesame chicken and..."

Tcbenade

"Our favourite place to eat. Best sushi and always friendly service. Phad thai chicken is also delicious. Simple interior but good food. Dim sums are..."

Bianca

"By far the best Chinese food Sea Point has to offer. Their sushi is of outstanding quality and their Chinese dishes are simply out of this world. For..."

GabriellaFlorence

"Absolutely incredible food and great prices. Great for single dining or sharing a bunch of plates between friends. Don't let the decor fool you, the..."

Caz Taylor

"This rating is based on their take away . The sushi is good really fresh ,I am very much in love with their salmon as it's very fresh .i won't rate..."

Samukeliso Eneya

"Quite literally have never been disappointed here. The food is fresh tasty and consistent. I'll return regularly. Sushi is fresh. Phad thai is yum...."

Jaryd Kay

"I read the reviews and went not expecting much in terms of decor, service and food.The decor is plain but I love it. It's not the typical..."

Jessica Zef

"What a gem!! Amazing dim sum, some of the nicest sushi I have had in Cape Town and the prices are incredible. Can't wait to come back and try their..."

Tay

"R30 corkage firstly, is a winner. The place is pretty Chinese restauranty so it doesn't have a huge amount of ambience, but was totally packed on a..."

Claudia Penny

"I love this Sea Point gem! Everytime I've been I've enjoyed it, whether it be for sushi, dimsum or Chinese. They have a well-varied menu and all..."

Megan Bellinger

"Food: 3.5/5Venue and vibe: 3.5/5 Service:..."

Julian Luus

"Booked a table for 4 , upon them calling 20 mins prior to is arriving to confirm, we arrived to find no table. They made a plan and we had good..."

Russel Roth

"I needed to satisfy my sushi craving and this was the nearest option. Walking in there at 9pm when they close at 10pm we really got great service..."

Chantelle Lamusse

"Sometimes the simplest meal is the most delicious. Fresh ingredients, perfectly prepared, excellent quality & average for money.The sushi..."

JotterJo

"First time at Make restaurant, the service was welcoming and pleasant. We ordered sushi only, the Lover's Platter. The 24 piece platter was well..."

Megan Parker

"This is my third time at Make, and I can say now that they consistently good. The restaurant itself is rather "bare" for my taste in decor but it is..."

Hend Amer

"Nice little find in Sea point. I really enjoyed their sushi, fresh, tasty and not to much rice. Also very affordable, service is abit slow but who..."

Wez_Undercover

"Without a doubt one of the best chinese and sushi take-out meals we've had in quite some time. Beautifully spiced edamame, fresh and reasonably..."

Ryan Goodman

"After trying out Dynasty just down the road, we wandered into Make. With VH1 on in the background and a bit of a grungy look to it, we knew this..."

Tafel Vir Twee

"Brilliant sushi...fresh, well prepared and great prices! Little gem of a restaurant. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. I'll be back a..."

Simon Spurr

"Went to Make the other evening for some Chinese food take out. A good selection of the normal favourites on the menu. The food was quite tasty; the..."

Cariane

"I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised. I went in here on a Thursday afternoon, I had not eaten lunch, and just stumbled in on a whim. I ordered..."

Tim Sporrel

"I have lived in Sea Point for a while now and have always struggled to find an affordable, reliable Chinese restaurant to eat at week in week out...."

Daniel Malan

"We have never actually sat down at this place but we are all about their sesame chicken! It is absolutely delicious! Perfectly friend and coated in a..."

The Cape Town Glutton

"Very unsuspecting sushi place. But the sushi was really really good. Very small restaurant but gets quite busy. Would highly recommend. Don't judge a..."

Lori Claire Cape

"While being in Seapoint this weekend, Alexandra Ribet and I went to Make for sushi. It was so cold outside that we felt the warmth of this place the..."

Amaris Epstein

"Great place to go for good quality sushi in Sea Point. Very affordable and beautifully made. Service was a bit average but the food makes up for..."

Marli Mckellar

"We enjoyed our dinner there, a little place with great service and delicious food. Portions are quite generous..."

Simona Marinkova

"I had the lover's platters and oh boy was it delicious. This was the freshest, most well-presented sushi I have ever had, prepared authentically by..."

Kay-Lynne Barnes

"What a gem in Sea Point! 😍 Love the decor. I had sushi as a starter, which was absolutely 10/10. For mains I had the crispy duck with a side of..."

Lize-Mari Lubbe

"This restaurant was a great find. The place is aesthetically pleasing. Neat and has definite attention to detail. The menu has a nice wide variety...."

Melissa Naidoo

"Sushi is delicious and really well priced. Service was adequate. Staff could be better trained and friendlier but you really go for the good..."

Chantal Naidoo

"Quaint little spot in Sea Point that serves surprisingly good Chinese food and sushi. Wonton Soup - definitely the best dish we had. The wonton was..."

Akira Wing

"This is a little Chinese restaurant along Arthur's road in Cape Town South Africa. It can sit upto 25 pax, offering typical Chinese and Japanese..."

Simiyu Wamalwa

"A real hidden-in-plain-sight gem - would not have stopped here but for google maps! Small place but plenty of room for couples and small groups...."

Matt Wald

"amazing food, been here like 4 times in the last..."

Kaitlin Mowat

"Sushi was pretty good. The lemon chicken wasn’t what I..."

Allie

"Recommended by a friend, I've had several meals from here ranging from great to okay. Recently had the Mapo Tofu and Pad Thai and these were..."

Philippus Johan

"good portion size, plenty of chicken in the dishes ordered, the taste ok, the packaging definitely needs to be improved, dishes also lose a lot of..."

D D

"I went to Make for lunch and there wasn't much people in, though seems to be a spot popular with tourists, given the location in central Sea Point...."

Manuel Manzano Höss

"My favorite place for asian food. And best sesame chicken in the..."

vishal solanki

"Amazing restaurant - the food is fantastic and there is great variety to choose from. The service can be a bit slow but otherwise it is worth the..."

Jessica Erasmus

"Really excellent food at really reasonable prices. Strongly recommended. If only they could get their service level sorted..."

Milton Koumbatis

"Wow, that was an excellent meal! Quick, efficient service! The Singapore noodles were perfectly flavored, the banana with ice cream for dessert was..."

Rich A

"Amazing sushi, high quality and consistent. Chinese food is good too. Staff are friendly and the restaurant is very well run. Try the Triangle..."

Craig P

Wang Thai (lagoon Beach)

70/100 (2649 ratings)

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"Firstly, the ambiance and setup is wonderful. Great view and location; write on the beach.The staff is very cordial and efficient in..."

Tathagat Verma

"Excellent Thai cuisine spot to wine and dine!! 👌🏾. We had an awesome 3 course meal; Medley of Dim Sum for starters, a light Sushi platter and a..."

Mduzeet Zwane

"This Wang Thai is simply amazing! It's right on the beach, beautiful inside and out with and extensive menu and delicious cuisine! Will be..."

Yajna Gold

"Great experience. Dim sum as a starter is a brilliant idea and the lingering flavours set a relaxed pace for an evening. Positioned on the..."

Gerhard

"Such an accommodating place. We arrived 5 minutes before the kitchen closed and asked if we can order food. The waiter helped us decide so that the..."

Kevin Ross

"I haven't been here in years, but the steamed fish and beautiful aromatics and flavors of their food is amazing. Also the location right on the beach..."

Lize

"Came here for my sister's birthday, really enjoyed it!! They are busy having a winter curry special so you get a portion of jasmine rice a glass of..."

Adi Van Breda

"I would recommend this restaurant. The service was good.food always good. Sushi good size not big perfect size. BEST and biggest OYSTERS you have to..."

Elena Belka

"Nice place near the ocean. The starter was great you could create your own wrap. Which was soo delicious and yummy. Great idea that 👍🏽...."

Verlynn Johnson

"In my opinion this is one of the best places to go for thai food, especially on the Milnerton side of Cape Town out of town area. The flavours..."

Sheryll

"Celebrated my birthday here. The location is beautiful, on the shore of the beach. Just the way I like it. I ordered the Po-pia, which was duck..."

Nicol Miller

"Actually a very nice Thai place, dishes are spicy and have depth in the flavours. Just a tad bit overpriced in my opinion. Service and decor are..."

Dennis Chiang

"You will find Wang Thai at Lagoon Beach with beautiful views of the ocean for a welcoming atmosphere. A taste of Thai cuisine with a menu..."

Sharese Hunt

"Been here a couple of times over the years I've been in Cape Town and they have never disappointed. Service has been very good and..."

Glen Hunt

"Excellent venue with a lovely view! Very comprehensive menu and wine list. Great curry, sushi of a high standard and service is commendable.. Highly..."

Barbara Ann Hall

"Always been my fav restaurant but holy crap the service is slow tonight. Ctn service is usually atrocious at best but tonight was rediculous. Good..."

Neil McBain

"Exellent service, great view. I definitely want to go again. I had one on the curry dishes. I'm not really a fan of Thai but this is a good..."

Elle Mbadaliga

"Delicious flavors, decent prices, excellent service by the waitrons, and a beautiful setting. It eventually turned out to be an enjoyable Father's..."

Jason O'Hoolihan

" Service took a little while to get to our table of three but the waitress was knowledgeable and friendly. They need a set menu of sorts..."

Jon Gericke

"I haven't been to Wang Thai for a couple years so I was quite excited to go back last night as my previous visit a few years back was really good. I..."

Jess Styles

"Not too sure why we decided to drive all the way to Lagoon beach for Thai food, but it was definitely worth it. The decor is minimalistic..."

Meera Naik

"The first thing that strikes you about Wang Thai is the location. Situated on the beach, with an awesome view, this is ideal for a special Summery..."

Claudia Penny

"Absolutely delicious! Waited a while for the food to arrive but that was due to the restaurant being very busy and we had arrived later than usual. A..."

Shannon Van Heerden

"We haven't been here for a while, but always enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and gorgeous view. The wind was up last night, but it was still pleasant. I..."

Coral Le Roux

"I love thailand and coming to wang thai in milnerton... Wow its the best views of sunset while enjoying great meal which always takes me back to..."

Cavin Arendse

"This is about the only half decent restaurant on the coastal strip once you leave the cbd until you get to Blouberg. It's a good location..."

Angus

"We had lunch at this beautiful setting. The view is excellent. The restaurant can be a bit noisy. The service was very poor but the food compensated..."

Christine Du Toit

"Came to wang thai for my birthday dinner, Must say it was very busy for a Tuesday night . Lovely views of the sea and great atmosphere. There were 10..."

Tiara Jorissen

"Had a wonderful lunch there yesterday.started are 13h00 and ended at 19h00.:-) the atmosphere and service were very good , with a spectecular view of..."

Beverley Silkstone

"Kept to the quality of the franchise, add a an awesome view of the beach and you have a great combination. The place wasn't that busy when..."

Avtaar Mohanlall

"After desperately missing Thailand and their cuisine, I decided to try out our local Wang Thai at the Lagoon Beach hotel. After hearing so much about..."

Mandy Jones

"Amazing Thai restaurant overlooking the beach. Romantic vibe with great atmosphere and scenery. Sushi menu was delish, especially my favourite salmon..."

Ilhaam Laamy Nazier

"Had dinner with my family there for my birthday a few years back. The litchi duck curry I had is still one of the best curries I have ever had. Would..."

Lian Smit

"My favorite Thai restaurant in the Cape, right by the beach, The pad Thai is to die for. Fantastic atmosphere and lovely staff always an absolute..."

Dani

"Closest to Thailand you can get in SA. Awesome food, good vibe :-) Perfect for date nights. Location is great, make sure to come at sunset to..."

Deon Van Der Westhuizen

"We went early on a Friday and by 19:30 it was packed so definitely make a booking! Awesome Service from the waiters, friendly and very helpful!..."

Lara Maré

"My first experience of Wang Thai was pleasant. My boss and I needed a dinner and he's staying at the Lagoon Beach hotel, it's super convenient. There..."

David Taylor

"Unfailingly consistent in terms of food and service and of course a great location thrown into the mix at no extra cost.The fragrant spices used make..."

Bev Moss-Reilly

"I've been here a few times. Stunning view and a lekker vibe. The food is very good, but unfortunately the portions is a bit on the small side for me,..."

Jacques Farmer

"Service is good and the restaurant offers fantastic views! I had a sushi starter and veg soring rolls - you get 6 spring rolls but they are tiny..."

Adrian Kaplan

"Great restaurant if you're looking for Asian food. My only negative remark is that the restaurant is quite hot and stuffy inside with minimal..."

Glynn Pearson

"My new favourite thing, Tamarind Prawns. Yum yum. Dad had the Green Curry. Very hot. D had the mushroom and tofu cashew curry. Yummy Pad Thai..."

Clint Payne

"One of my favorite places for sundowners in Cape Town. Have a mezze platter with spring rolls, wontons, chicken satay for starters and sushi or a..."

Michael Lotter

"Very tasty, delicious food. We tried the combo platter, sushi, green curry and chocolate spring rolls and would recommend it all and order it again...."

Dana Booth

"Vibey atmosphere complimented with fine Thai Dining and Asian Fusion. I love the variety of wine available, the 'never disappointing' combo..."

Lloyd Williams

"Loved the steamed fish!! Food is great but a little cold in the winter . Restaurant layout could be improved but awesome food ..."

Chris Musoni

"This is the place to go to where you are in the mood for good Thai food with a stunning view! And if you time it right you can enjoy your drinks..."

SvN_lovedining

"Absolutely amazing food with very attentive staff! Only issue: due to being so full, you often wait some time to get your food. It is well worth the..."

Anuschka Wischnewski

"This was the first ever restaurant we dined at on our first ever visit to South Africa . I wasn't expecting the quality of Thai to match my..."

Ratika Gupta

"Food always good and the service friendly. We have been coming here regularly for over 4..."

Neal Douglass

"Stunning place ! Food is delicious, had a tom yum soup, and a chicken litchi curry with rice! The staff was great and food arrived quite quickly. The..."

Amaris Epstein

"Beautiful view, good sushi, good service and good dessert try the brownie with ice..."

Maaaferraz

"Only been here twice and had one good and one bad experience.Wang Thai has a beautiful views and is a gorgeous place to be on a warm..."

Tracy Poulter

"My ultimate favourite place, its well worth the money and a must to go..."

Kim Austin

"Very pleasant setting overlooking an artificial sort of bay. Service great, the food, a wide variety, my meal just a Tom Yung Soup almost as good as..."

Justin Du Plessis

"Wonderful atmosphere. Fantastic waiters. Food super. Lovely time with the..."

marie grotepass

"Great food with a large selection and good quality. Prices are a little higher than average, but affordable for the quality and location (a few steps..."

Dylan Bruce

"It was nice, I barely ate anything because I was so full, but what I did eat / try was nice. I enjoyed the service, the people and the views. Worth..."

Bjorn Bergmann

"The food here is an understatement to say how amazing it is. Far star food at 3 star prices. Worth coming back over n..."

Katlego M

"Well seeing it was a windy day, we made the best of the experience at Wang Thai, food delicious, it was a new waitress though so hmmm well like I..."

Carmen

"Wang Thai is an incredible restaurant at a beautiful location. The food is out of this world, and the drinks are great as well. I would highly..."

Warren Carrington

"This restaurant is so family orientated. There were tables of families with kids, couples and even people on their own. The kids all seemed happy and..."

Stash Schenck

"Lovely food as usual. Good service. Stunning views. It's one of my favorite restaurents. My friend had a sushi started which looked incredible. I had..."

Debbie Slom

"Great views and lovely atmosphere. Service was very good. Food was well presented and very delicious, but the men (3) were left feeling hungry. The..."

Denise Tunstead

"Day 1 Good food for a good price. The cocktail was citrus with a delicate texture. Enjoyable to say the least The main course felt a little too..."

Emmanuel

"Great experience. Loved the ambiance. Place was nice and warm considering the cold and wet weather outside. We enjoyed a lovely authentic dinner..."

VickiB

"Their food was amaaaaazing! ❤️ My first time there, enjoyed the wide range of seafood. I had seafood noodles and sushi and friend had Duck. They..."

Kouthar Davids

"Awesome setting. Food excellent, service lagged a bit. My table was not cleared until the end, although waiter was at my table to bring next course...."

Toii Van Rensburg

"0ur host had recommended we have a meal here before we leave SA. Had a great chat with the owner on booking our table. I would book as this place was..."

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