TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Obi

78/100 (1844 ratings)

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"Since it's my birthday weekend trip and on this birthday day, its traditional for us Chinese to consume noodles as it signifies longevity. I..."

Simon Lee

"One of the best sushi place in town. Good quality fish and the food is done in the authentic Japanese way. The lunchtime bento box is a good..."

Leah

"Really great authentic Japanese restaurant Small and cosy, the service was superWe ordered Tempura prawns, salmon skins and goyza leek dim..."

Trevor

"I am a hardcore ramen nerd. You can trust this judgement. I have scoured Cape Town for the best ramen available and as of writing this, OBI is my..."

Alicen Munn

"In the world of OBI the waitresses wear the shortest skirts and the reddest lips. Against the walls are framed kimonos and the low-hanging lights are..."

Helbor

"A lovely lunch with top notch service. Reasonably priced. DEFINITELY worth popping in, the food is awesome. Refreshing to spend time in an inner city..."

Ross A'Bear

"Intimate place with an attentive owner (Papa San). The tempura udon was a bit too sweet for my taste. Great choice of quality sushi. Not at all you..."

Llew Adamson

"Had a delicious vegetarian dinner here. We tried edamame beans and agedashi tofu to start. Edamame tastes pretty much the same everywhere else, but..."

Onodia

"This was the second time my husband and I have been to OBI and the food was delicious both times - and generous portions, especially considering we..."

Lauren Jaclyn Goldman

"Amazing service and food! I really have nothing bad to say about this place. Cosy place that's not pretentious. Papa San is also friendly and seems..."

Preyen Moodley

"My new favourite sushi restaurant! I was so impressed by this place. Our waitress was friendly and happy to give recommendations. The sushi is some..."

Sarah Herrington

"When you read all the reviews of this restaurant you will see mostly ratings of 4 and 5 but I was astounded to see a few (very few) below 3! Clearly..."

Derek Miller

"The setting is genuine and appreciated, with some cool Japanese music always on the go. There were 2 waitresses on shift and both were experienced..."

Jaryd Kay

"I've never been here before but form what I have seen in videos I must say that this place creates a pretty authentic Japanese restaurant feel. I..."

Nqobile Msibi

"The best ramen in town! Service was great, the waitress was helpful with explaining the menu. The food came fast. We are definitely going back for..."

Crystal Yang

"Nom nom nom! I've been here twice now and can honestly say that this is one of the most authentic Japanese places in Cape Town, with a great menu. I..."

Aletha Jeftha

"OBI impressed me hugely. I can't actually find fault with anything!It's stylish and calm, you don't even feel like you're in the city but in a..."

Kezia Swanepoel

"Authentic, stylish sushi place, with great options for Vegans as well. Love it that the ginger isn't lumo pink, and the wasabi isn't stodgy, dried..."

Savanna Clarke

"Cannot recommend Obi enough. The personal service from the chef was just the cherry on top! We loved every meal we ordered which was perfectly..."

Dayne Davey

"We went to OBI for their bento box lunch special and YUM. The sushi is fresh, tempura veggies a mouthwatering treat and the miso soup one of the best..."

Louise Loula Malan

"The food was amazing and the owner paid such close attention to us! Recommend the tempura and sushi platter and matcha ice cream!! Such care was..."

Emma Oelschig

"After reading the Eat Out review, we experienced exactly what we expected.The pleasant authentic Japanese background music and rustic..."

Asher Weinsein

"I always wanted to try a good Ramen, and after recommendation from a fellow foodie I gave OBI a try. From the the moment I walked into this..."

Herman Agenbag

"Hands down the best sushi in Cape Town. I went when they opened and since then they increased the quality and the offering of food. The staff is also..."

Pusm

"The food is consistently excellent everytime I've been - both authentic and modern sushi dishes are on offer, with some of the best quality fish in..."

Joel Da Costa

"Some of the best sushi around! There are so many options to choose from and each one sounds better than the next.The sushi is super fresh..."

Mikaela

"This article first appeared in House & Leisure Online and is entitled “Getting Our Umami On at Obi Restaurant & Bar". Here I’ve adapted my..."

Georgia East

"Delicious gourmet sushi with great vegetarian options. Tried the shoyu ramen which is only served at lunch time but it was absolutely delicious! The..."

Daisy Kane

"A very good restaurant in Cape Town. Perfect for sharing - the seared tuna sandwich and salmon skin roll were highlights. If you can't get a booking..."

Susan Searle

"I have mixed feelings about Obi - the sushi really is super fresh, but the 2 we ordered had wasabi in them (not stated on the menu) I don't like..."

Nicole Vrede

"I hope this doesn't make any of the tourist lists, because this is the best place to grab amaaaaazing sushi! Papa San and team are geniuses. It's..."

Angelique Smit

"Very impressed with OBI. This has been a bookmark for way too long, so I'm glad I finally got to go. Great sushi, freshly made. Warning, if you want..."

Phillip Black

"The food here is phenomenal! Really delicious sushi and great portion sizes. They serve toro, which I have not seen on another sushi menu yet in CT...."

Chetna Black

"The last time we tried to get a table, we were unsuccessful, so were pretty happy when we finally managed to get a place to try their infamous sushi...."

Nicol Miller

"Decor : Standard little restaurant with a couple of Kimono on the walls, along with some random paintings.Service : Professional and..."

Daoyi

"Terrific evening spent with friends at CT's hot new sushi spot. We went with a selection of recommended dishes to share amoung the table.. A lovely..."

Emma-Lilly

"Fresh food every time with papa San! Fish is fresh and unique flavours. The decor is simple for the authentic sushi taste. The service was pleasant..."

Ling

"Obi is situated in Long Street, Cape Town and the parking is metered street parking. The waitress was attentive, she was able to read her..."

Candice

"My taste buds went into mourning when they heard that Takumi had closed. Obi is however an even better replacement. Undoubtedly the best sushi in..."

J L

"To be greeted by Japanese elder is most astonishing - a true authentic restaurant with the most commendable dishes! The chilled spinach with sesame..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"5 out of 5 - great service, awesome sushi, and good vibes everytime I eat there. Prawn Tempura was amazing and also had the Crunch roll - which you..."

Cat Glennie

"So worth a try! I have been a few times, and had the most wonderful time with friends. The sushi is unbelievable! I'm completely obsessed with the..."

Camilla-Rose Copeman Smith

"New venue but food is still as good as ever!!! Sushi rolls/flavors are original and different. This food is exceptionally delicious. I..."

Kyla Meyerson

"Better than your everyday sushi bar.Fresh, delicious with a good mixture strong flavours.good traditional sushi and tempura with some..."

Lauren Arendse

"A great little spot, right in the middle of town. Well know for quality sushi, a real following in Cape Town and it's easy to see why. All..."

Allan Moita

"It is good to have him back, the legendary character, you can see that PapaSan is more chilled and relaxed now.Food is good as always and..."

Hannah T3

"The lunchtime bento box special is an absolute bargain at R70. Great flavours too, from the veg tempura to the sushi and miso soup. Obi also feels..."

Bree Street Brent

"Papa San do not have a reputation for nothing. His new restaurant Obi does not disappoint and Papa San has once again given me a reason to come back..."

Corlia Du Preez

"Wow delicious sushi at Obi tonight! Everything was fresh and great, right down to the presentation. We ordered quite a bit tonight so we left feeling..."

Ulisha Moodley

"After months and months of threatening to do so, I FINALLY came here for dinner this evening. A meal at Obi truly is about the quality of the food..."

Melanie Du Toit

"I visited Obi on a Friday evening for a casual dinner. At first when trying to make a reservation, I was told they were fully booked. Shortly after..."

Guy Blackhurst

"High quality sushi and Japanese traditional meals, including ramen soup, various tempura.Better suited for a lunch, you do not come for the..."

Chevalier Noir

"If you're looking for authentic, tasty Japanese cuisine, Obi is definitely a place you need to check out. You even get the full Obi experience with..."

Kriyanka Naidoo

"Full marks to this bright new restaurant in Cape Town's city centre! I was super curious about Obi, the menu is amazing and it always looks very..."

Sumendra Chetty

"My mouth is watering just writing this review. Loved, loved, loved Obi Restaurant. Calvin Duffus and myself shared the following:- Kamikaze..."

Nicole O'Neill

"From the minute you arrive you feel that you are about to be served exquisite Japanese realness. Its going to be hard to eat sushi anywhere else. all..."

Mcebisi

"In the week, friends and I made a point of visiting the newly opened obi as Takumi was a much loved favourite. Decor wise, there is a big difference..."

Robyn Rainier

"Best sushi in town. The quality is great and there are many cool options to choose from. They even have several vegetarian options which I loved. I'm..."

Charné

"As I walked through the doors i was immediately welcomed by Papa San himself, who made my friends and I feel very welcome. The menu is similar to the..."

Sam Miller

"The same menu and top quality sushi we've become accustomed to from Papa San in a cool new location. In fact, I lie, I think the sushi is even better..."

Catharina

"I went to this laid back restaurant with a friend on a lazy Friday evening, to see what the hype was surrounding this place. We were there during..."

Christine Diampovisa

"I use Uber Eats for convenience. Lefty is a real great option for burgers with fries. The food standards are really high, and I am always happy with..."

Austyn Cohen

"Service is rather slow but ribs and burgers are fantastic! I dare say that the ribs are probably the best I've had. Highly recommended..."

Mike Levithan

"Really cool vibe. Very nice staff. Food was OK. The ribs are awesome according to other..."

Bianca van der Walt

"Good stop for after work drinks and a bite to eat. A relaxed atmosphere and friendly laid back vibe can come in sit down have a draft and a quick..."

Jacqued Jacobs

"Great vibe .. enjoyed the old music classics and the food was amazing service was great to .. thank you for having me.. also had a Hyperli voucher..."

Jade Clarke

"Love lefties, its the best place to bring friends and have a good time. Always have specials and they have the best ribs in town. Smoking area..."

Ryan Meintjes

"My absolute favorite place! Have to try the ribs if you have the change. Don't know if I like the new amendments done to the place. But the food is..."

Liza van der Watt

"Love the ribs!!! Even though one time they took forever to be made and were under cooked but generally the ribs are great. I’ve heard good things..."

Peleka Mgugudo

"A nice cozy place where the best ribs in the city can be found. Cheeseburgers and the Kentucky chicken waffle are awesome! Select craft beers on tap..."

Brendon Pearce

"We were walking around looking for a place to eat. Ended up walking down this street that was not lit. Seen this place and came in. My first thought..."

Rachael Belnavis

"Food is reliably very good. Pulled pork is standout but almost everything else is worth a try depending on what BBQ mood you are in. Good beer...."

Henry Camp

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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