TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

The Eatery Wood Fired Grill

89/100 (1567 ratings)

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"THE EATERY WOOD FIRED GRILL:A FOOD FRENZY FOR YOUR TASTE BUDSEveryone has a favourite hangout and we are no exemption. The Eatery..."

Morag Waterhouse

"---ENTERTAINER ACCEPTED---- The place was amazing, more than just the vibe the staff is like being served on a first class flight friendly and top..."

Alex The Entertainer

"Popped in here for a quick lunch with my daughter. Very nice venue. Quick friendly service with a good knowledge of the menu and meals recommended..."

Eleanora Bresler

"I must say, this is a real hotspot in Claremont/Newlands area. So much so that all I saw when I initially walked in, the tables were full of..."

Kimson Chan

"The service here is really good, waiters are quite friendly and the food is mouth watering. I'd definitely suggest popping in for a bite to eat..."

Rebecca Rawcliffe

"Food , simple menu , reasonable prices and value for money ! Atmosphere is great , service is good , no complaints ! It’s a easy going family..."

Karl Van Straaten-Addinall

"Their full rack of ribs are divine. Love the local relaxed vibe it has. Waiters are friendly and on point. Wholesome eating without..."

Ronald Addinall-Van Straaten

"The food was excellent...even for an early start to the day. Enjoyed breakfast and enthusiastic service from the staff. The cleanliness of the..."

Matshepo Motlanthe

"The service was really good! I felt well taken care of from the moment I walked in right up to when I left. The ambience was casual- lots of..."

Mose Shirley Khubedu

"We had our October lunch at the Eatery Wood Fired Grill in Claremont. We had a new pensioner join our lunch group – CH’s brother MH. JT had the..."

Three Pensioners Plus Our Attorney

"Food is amazing. Their grilled calamari is so tender and delicious. If you feel for a burger then any of their burgers will definitely hit the spot...."

Danielle Mc Pherson

"I've been here three times in the past year and have had nothing but great experiences. The burgers are generous and the grilled taste is extra..."

Robin

"My husband and I visited The Eatery for the first time and had their Monday night steak (300g rump or sirloin) and chips special for R99 each. The..."

Simone Izzard

"Very friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere and great food. Something for everyone.. And the prices are reasonable. Great experience and would..."

Matt007meister

"Their New York Cheesecake is SO good 😊😊Totally pleased my cravings 😅And such friendly staff too!!I will..."

Claudia Ludwig

"Real men rub their meat. No basting but really great rubs that goes on their ribs and steaks. Done really well over the coals. Combined with a good..."

Cptboytjie

"Really simple solid meal. I had the Sirloin steak which was really good while my friends had the R99 burger and milkshake special which looked like..."

Jonny Murray

"I first ordered from The Eatery on UberEATS and vowed I would go in physically. As a person that goes for ribs and chicken wings in a wood fire..."

Unopa Mazwigwila

"Think upscale version of Spur- crowd pleasing, good food, great for groups, doesn't break the bank, but still a rich, warm enough environment to stay..."

Mishka Latib

"I was invited to the most spectacular Zomato foodie meetup a few weeks back. The eatery wood fired grill is tucked away in belvedere square in..."

Francesca Favero

"I've been to this restaurant before and I really like the warmth and the way it smells. It's really cosy. It's a really accommodating menu with..."

Mbali Msimang

"What an awesome foodie meetup last night at The Eatery! And what amazing food! My initial visit to The Eatery was when they first opened in wynberg..."

Simone Hasselbach

"My first Zomato meet up with great food, wine and company thank you Zomato. We had a platter of starters and I gravitated towards the bobotie spring..."

Amy Mcwilliams

"Wow! What a great foodie meetup we had! Thanks to Zomato, a few foodies got together last night to wine and dine at The Eatery, and we were treated..."

Nicol Miller

"Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner here. I had the chicken salad, which was a generous portion of chicken and sald, and not just a collection of lettuce..."

Catherine

"We can't get enough of this excellent little restaurant in our hood. Every meal has been perfection. From starters to desserts there is such love and..."

JotterJo

"Great vibe for a great date! Our waitress (Nicole) was friendly, helpful and attentive. The manager was also ever present to make sure we were..."

Julian Springer

"Wanted to try somewhere new for supper lastnight so my boyfriend and I decided on The Eatery. We arrived pretty early, around 6, the place wasn't too..."

Anisha Pillay

"Went there for lunch on a weekday, I had the burger and milkshake special, decided to take the cape towner burger and triple chocolate milkshake, the..."

Ray

"Seriously good steaks here - they make the most of the meat and don't complicate things too much. I had the Sir Loin which was great, simple and..."

Jessica Stromin

"Great food, can get a bit busy though. Had my husband's 30th birthday here and it was fantastic. The staff was super friendly and helpful and went..."

Ruby Bunjun

"Delicious food accompanied by very friendly staff. The manager was very helpful and informative. One of the best Creme Brûlées I've had in a long..."

Kirsty Watts

"This restaurant has become a regular haunt since the closing of their Wynberg branch. They have an excellent special on Tuesdays of a gourmet burger..."

Andrew Treu

"Great atmosphere, friendly staff and deliciously made food coupled with tasty milkshakes all make for a worthwhile experience. Definitely..."

Shnapple

"Ambiance: 3.5/5 Food: 3.5/5 What a great neighborhood restaurant. They have an outside area at the back which is protected from the..."

Charné

"A great eatery! Friendly waitress, recently opened so everything is still fresh and new... Lovely vibe and atmosphere. Start with the baby squid......"

Claire Forbes

"Went in about 9pm and I thought they would be closed or orders for the kitchen would be closed but there weren't, which was a good start.For..."

Mary-Anne Williams Wakefield

"We were pleasantly surprised by The Eatery, awesome freshly made food presented very well. Staff are friendly and service orientated.We will..."

Russell Wilmot

"Possibly the best swordfish I've ever tasted. Tender, juicy and flavorful. Only thing better is the service we received from our attentive waitress,..."

Dustin Johnson

"This is a newish little gem in Belvedere Square. The burgers are delicious, especially when accompanied by a milkshake for their special. I love the..."

Claudia Penny

"Ordered my favourite Argentinian with chimichurri with a side of cauli mash (the best in town). My hubby ordered the pork belly ribs which he allowed..."

Meegan Kieffer

"I like the vibe of this place, I visited it today for lunch. Their mocha was delicious and they use actual dark chocolate pieces to make..."

Chanel Pillay

"We finally got our butts into gear and visited the new Eatery in Claremont and it was really, very lovely. Great outside decking area for the warmer..."

MelbourneLops

"Walked in without a booking, shock horror disgust! Got the last table. Ordered some lamb dish. Started eating and the world melted away. Jokes aside,..."

Kelvin Andrews

"I have eaten at The Eatery about 25 times and have always enjoyed myself. The service is really good, the manager (Richard) looks after his customers..."

Christopher Mills

"We went for a quick mid week meal. The restaurant is cosy and the service is good. We both had burgers, which were tasty, but my biggest compliment..."

Coral Le Roux

"Popped in here for lunch last Sunday as we live down the road & had wanted to give it a try. We ordered the poppers, chicken wings and the Brie & fig..."

Megan Van Dyk

"This was one place we had been saying we were going to give a try and it had been long over due! Especially being steak lovers and all! Oh and..."

Gitan Naki

"The wife and I popped in for lunch. The place was empty though they did confirm that they are fully booked every evening.We both ordered..."

Eben Daniels

"Small and cosy so make sure you make a booking to avoid disappointment. Great steaks. Pork belly ribs lacked the smoky flavour that I was expecting...."

Food Ninja

"What can I say. Discovered this place by accident but I'm addicted. Best chilli poppers in Cape Town. What it lacks in floor space it makes up for in..."

Andrea Van Tonder

"Went with 10 of us on a special digs dinner with the girls in our lives. Brilliant burgers and milkshakes on the tuesday night special and to top it..."

JonJon Clark

"The Eatery has served as a reliable restaurant for hosting meetups and birthday events for years on end! With a lively vibe, beer and food specials..."

Niko Wezna

"This was a lovely restaurant experience. We half didn’t expect the play area to be there because it looks like a very “grown up” restaurant..."

Shalom P

"Loved the food. They honestly make amazing burgers here. I had a drink called sex on the deck and it was so..."

Rethabile Mothae

"Loved our lunch experience! Great burgers that are full of flavour! And a wonderful beer & burger special that is currently running at the..."

Abigail Petersen

"A great experience. Good food and our waitress was extremely beautiful, kind, and helpful. Definitely..."

Claim Mathieussika

"was served by excellence this evening- Queermafia 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🤞🏽🫰🏽 honestly, if you're not here for the positive energy..."

Jersey Thomas

"As I arrived, the owner welcomed me and walked me to my table. He was very friendly and gave me a short story about the place. Beautiful setup, and I..."

Liezel Redelinghuys

"The Eatery in Rondebosch is great place for families, kids and business lunch. Staff is very friendly and I have to say that they have great choice..."

Kresimir Korona

"Update review: Still great service and atmosphere at The Eatery. Kids enjoy the play area and the special kids menu/coloring sheet. On the food, I..."

Brendon Martens

"Best local restaurant in the area! Service is extremely attentive and their lunch club is super interesting and well executed. The owner Marius is an..."

brendan weaver

Brads Grill

83/100 (843 ratings)

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"Been coming here for years. Highly recommend. Best steak place ever.. :-) Love it here-everything from the friendly people, staff, atmosphere, food...."

Nicole MW Diedricks

"Been going there for 40 years.The best restaurant.Never ever had a bad meal.The best fillet peppered steaks.highly..."

Avril Truter

"His steaks are not only the best in Cape Town but the best value and his pepper sauce makes the visit worth..."

Alan Weinrib

"Was there last night and boy oh boy did we ever enjoy it lovely setting amazing food and yah the free bottle of wine was good as well recommend it to..."

Robin-lee Fortune

"I would award ten stars if I could! Absolutely excellent food, wine and hospitality yesterday evening. And thank you for honouring the special even..."

Lauren Adley

"The best red meat in Cape Town. The pepper fillet is to die..."

Christiaan Smith

"This is a really great family orrientated restaurant. Feels like a home away from home. The staff are amazing, very friendly, excellent communication..."

Сури Браун

"A great vibe with amazing food and drinks! I will definitely recommend Brad's to all meat lovers! PS. Have the..."

Michelle Bock

"Definitely the best steak in Cape Town! Great service too. Had a fantastic..."

Ellen Harrison

"It's a family place Brad's , when the electricity at home goes off with your meet in the oven, just phone Brad there is always a table for 8 people..."

Keith Gregory de Norman

"Best Steak ever Quick service Friendly owner Makes you laugh Always checking up Food is the bomb Loved my evening there Thank..."

Tracey Theys Serfontein

"Our dinner last night was fantastic!! The food was absolutely amazing and the warm cosy environment was great. I will definitely be back..."

Brandon Luttig

"What an amazing experience and place. I loved it..."

Bradley Steyn

"Awesome service...great food but what made our night....the exceptional owner and our waiter Adil....definitely will back very..."

Samantha Tiffany Smith

"💖💖💖💖 delicious. Delicious. It doesn't..."

Shireen Reen McWhite

"Great cosy little spot to chill with friends, can be a bit pricey but worth the stop. steaks cooked perfectly and awesome friendly..."

Matt Fowkes

"A real Cape Town institution. It was great hearing stories from my parents who visited here 20 years ago when I mentioned having gone there recently...."

Jess Styles

"I had such a pleasant meal at Brad’s grill on Friday night. The vibe there definitely makes you want to stay longer as the staff are all very..."

Zahra Dawood

"Some of the best steak I have had, especially for Cape Town. The pepper fillet is unmatched! The starters, the service, the host and everything else..."

Suhail Bham

"Service and food is amazing .I love the pepper sauce steak .The avo and prawn starter is always a winner too.Steaks always cooked to..."

Ashleigh

"Amazing!!! This is easy a great spot for date night Jonathan Thomas The welcoming was warm and friendly. They gave us enough time to settle in and..."

Elain Mostert

"If this restaurant were to score negative points, it'd probably just be for the ambience and for the patronizing owner, Brad. While some may find it..."

SR

"So everybody knows Brads who last year celebrated 40 years which is certainly amazing. Our friends go often but we haven't been since the late 80s!..."

Derek Miller

"I wrote this review already but I feel they delete themselves? I visited brads last week after several years. I started to going to brads..."

Tiyaarah Cloete

"Brad's Grill is an institution. They have been around for over 40 years. The food is high quality. Really really delicious. The Chicken wings are..."

Bebz H

"Our first time at Brad's Grill was the best experience. The staff were excellent. The food was great.I would recommend this place to..."

Tersia Richards

"We have been coming to Brads Grill for more than 15 years and they have been in the area for almost 35! Brads Grill is synonymous with Harfield..."

JotterJo

"The hadn't been to Brad's in over 6 years and boy they did not dissapoint. Legendary char grilled steaks as i remember them. The restaurant is tiny..."

Adrian Kaplan

"Looking for a steakhouse in the Harfield area? This is it. A tried-and-tested classic. I don't often go for this type of cuisine, but am very..."

Johnny Jol

"Ha such a fabulous evening here a few weeks ago with friends. The fillet was amazing, onion rings out of this world and wine amazing. Pricey but..."

Lynn Boffa

"If you wanting to experience the best steak in Cape Town, look no further!! The restaurant is quaint and has a very relaxed atmosphere. Service is..."

Livlov

"Nice restaurant. The staff are friendly and our waitress was very knowledgeable about the meals and different cuts of meat and was able to make good..."

Cheanné Lombard

"Fantastic steakhouse!! The staff are amazing, food is even better!!! If you haven't been you have to go!!!Love the minimalist..."

StuieMic

"One of our favorites to visit when craving a great steak! That's not all that Brad's does well, I would argue that they make some for the best..."

Romi Diamond

"Great little local spot in Harfield Village, table of 10 service was attentive, they went as far as cutting specific cuts for us, meat was tender and..."

Brian

"Looking for a great steak special - look no further. I often pop into Brad's grill for a great catch up with friends (over a great bottle of red -..."

Kelly Rae Gifford

"Went to Brad's last night. Awesome service and cosy ambience. Escargot starter was amazing. Wife had lady's fillet which was perfect. I had Garlic..."

Clint Wilson

"Best steak, wings and ribs in Cape Town. Absolutely delicious, friendly staff and delightful vibes. Would definitely recommend to anybody in the..."

Dani

"Brad's grill has to be the best in the business, experienced the best ribs and chicken wing there. Service was excellent, owner came out to check on..."

Dwayne Hepburn

"Brads Grill has been around for as long as I can remember and always seems to be packed with people. We have been more times than I can count and we..."

MelbourneLops

"The steaks here are some of the best, be it a fillet or sirloin. Don't forget their delicious sauces. Onion rings, that's also something not to..."

Jeremy Jenkin

"Best place in the Cape to have a steak.. recommend the pepper fillet steak at Brads is a Winner! Oh and don't forget the lamb shank yum..."

Antonio Mullins

"Amazing ribs, definitely one of the the best in Cape Town. Great vibe and impeccable service, if you're in the area it's certainly a place to..."

Tom Kennedy

"Great little restaurant that has been around for a while. Pepper steak fillet was good. Tender and juicy with great flavour. Relaxed and friendly..."

Ian Burrows

"Awesome, awesome food! I would suggest that definitely trying their famous pepper steak and the amazing lemon meringue! As for the atmosphere, very..."

Jessica Faulds

"What a discovery, this restaurant has a fantastic atmosphere and service, great menu and the food was fantastic. Value for money!! Highly..."

Pierre

"My local go-to restaurant for a quick, good rack of ribs. Great Creme Brûlée and friendly staff.The portions of the combo's could be a..."

Alastair Hendricks

"Me and my wife always go to Brads for our birthdays. I can honestly say you will not find a better pepper fillet anywhere in Cape Town and the..."

Clive Goodheart

"Undoubtedly one of the very best steaks in town!!! Well worth the drive from across the city!Brads Grill AKA 2nd Avenue has deservedly been..."

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