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

Tiger's Milk Claremont

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"Birthday celebrations was awesome good service ,food excellent ,live music band awesome ,atmosphere great will Difinitely recommend it to anybody..."

Maureen Lotter

"Great spot for enjoying good food & drink with good friends. Jordan provided excellent service..."

Liam Thomas Meaker

"Athenkosi is a great waitress. She should be "waitron of the Month" I vote for her :) she was my waitress twice she has to win she deserves..."

Charlotte Hoareau

"Kat you were awesome.� The food was great, the hot chocolate was awesome and the service was..."

Tanya Taws

"Celebrated my birthday here ..Nice setting and the service was great.i totally love the sweet potato fries .literally the best i have ever..."

Michelle Mimi Munyanyi

"Although we've been keen to go, this is the first time we've been to Tiger's milk, on Mother's Day nogal! I have to admit, we were not disappointed...."

Stefan De Villiers

"Great food and friendly, attentive waitrons. Burgers are superb and the chips compliment them very well. The Menu offers a plethora of mouth watering..."

Pavansingho23

"Very pleasant vibe with rustic bare facade. I had a Peperoni pizza (not the most adventuristic, but a good way to judge the food on common ground)...."

Jan-Hendrik Vermaak

"Enjoyed our pizza - got a margarita and adds some chicken. Hot chocolate was good. It’s nice when the basic things are served well- great service..."

Simone Naicker

"The restaurant has a cute outdoor setting with hanging plants and fairy lights. Our waitress was very attentive and her service excellent. We wanted..."

Chuma Khumalo

"Tiger's Milk is a good place for a sit down with friends at happy hour. The food is alright, but expensive. They do have a great selectin of drinks..."

Manna Storom

"I'm in love ... so first of all the restaurant looks great ... and then I happen to accidentally walk in when it's like 5 minutes before happy hour..."

Tess Yieke

"Went to Tiger's Milk Claremont at like 9:30pm Wednesday night. Hubby ordered a bourbon based cocktail, which he enjoyed, we shared a divine bacon,..."

Tracy

"Just visited here for their New York style baked cheesecake and boy, was it a hit. Average service and interesting decor that'll keep you and company..."

Luca Kennedy

"If you are on a good cheesecake hunt. Then look no further. Tiger's milk has one of the best plain, baked cheesecakes I've ever had, with a good..."

Naseema

"Friday after work drinks.Service good. drinks good. burger good = happy camper :)I had the Tiger's Milk Lager and Tree Hugger burger...."

Emmerentia Du Plessis

"Went here for drinks with colleagues. Still can't believe they have happy hour on their house wine. Ill be coming here for drinks after work. ..."

Elle Mbadaliga

"I have been to the Tiger's Milk in Muizenberg a lot and decided to try out the new branch. The service was amazing and our waiter was great. I had my..."

Lynne Leigh Low-Shang

"The Claremont space is quite large. Visited on a Sunday so service was speedy and our waiter was fantastic. Loved my steak, perfect to conquer the..."

D

"Great burgers an pizza .. Friendly waiters ..very trendy relaxed vibe. Awesome place for group dining ,hanging with friends or casual celebrations ....."

Candice

"Had a pleasant dining experience .Apart from being reluctant to try it out because of the limited vegetarian options ,their truffle fries with aoli..."

Umai

"Definitely my favourite branch and the venue is great and staff friendly. They have amazing beer, only complaint is that they need to add vegetarian..."

Terri-Lea Chowles

"I had a takeaway Avo & Feta cheese salad with extra mushrooms here which was plentiful and satisfying. The mushrooms were well cooked and..."

Danieljake

"I stopped in here with friends to munch on some pizza and sip on some wine earlier this week. Lovely venue, great ambience, and wasn't busy at all -..."

Melanie Du Toit

"Best burgers I've ever had! Friendly staff and vibey place! Would highly recommend the Triple Bypass burger with an ice cold beer on the side!..."

Irina

"Visited with the kids after a mega session jumping @ Rush. Service was good- so was the food. Nothing wow- but tasty, well presented- served in good..."

Annemé Johnston

"Good service but surprisingly expensive (and it doesn't have the view that the one at Surfer's Corner, Muizenberg has) and the food was good but not..."

Vicki Heard

"Visited this branch for the first time and was pleasantly surprised when they told us it was 30% off everything for happy hour (5-7pm). Had the..."

Tanweer

"Consistently good! Tigers milk has become a highly frequented 'safe spot' for me to go with a bunch of friends.. kind of place that keeps everyone..."

Mishka Latib

"Oh my word, this place is amazing. Had Saturday lunch there and wow...the cocktails were on point and the food were delicious. The pork ribs I had..."

Unopa Mazwigwila

"Had lunch here. Plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. Had the magic mushroom burger and the pulled pork pizza. Both were good. If I had to pick..."

Lenita Johan

"Great, fast, friendly service. Good food and good crushed Mojitos. One of the better ones to visit. It's nice and big and doesn't get as crowded as..."

Tegan Smith

"Finally!!! And it was great. Just had chicken wings with a 'side' of chips which was more like a platter and my friend had hers with a small salad...."

Simone Hasselbach

"The reviews are bad and I cannot understand why. We were a group of 8 people and every single one of us enjoyed it, from the appetizers to the..."

Zaahidah Adams

"The best thing about this restaurant is the space - it is very open and overall has a very nice and almost warm vibe despite it being very big and..."

Sara

"Great ambience inside and a wide selection of drinks at the bar. The only problem was that you can't sit outside and order anything with alcohol..."

Zandi Mgutshini

"Always a fan of Tigers Milk and their Claremont Branch is great. It's a lovely open plan, spacious restaurant that creates a great social dining..."

Sarita Kerber

"Outstanding service, we had a small problem with the food and all the staff handled it with aplomb. I know it's been a slow start for this branch but..."

Casey Curtis

"Vibey spot. Nice addition to the Claremont eating scene. Food was surprisingly good and not too pricey. Cool decor as well. Lots of attention to..."

Munier Barden

"Absolutely delicious! 1st time here for lunch, the service was wonderful, our waitress was very attentive. The restaurant wasn't too busy which is..."

Morena K. Matjila

"The pizza was very good. This place doesn't seem to be doing as well as I thought it would but it really is a must see and it has so much more..."

Mosa Mashati

"A great place!! The restaurant is very big so it's nice!! The food is very good I had their burgers and pizza! Not sure what is my favorite..."

Sophie Mamet

"I think it is was a great idea for Tigers Milk to aquire a space in Claremont, to create some competition with the surrounding restaurants, and the..."

Nicol Miller

"Was there yesterday, for lunch, with the girlfriend and her two two nieces. They really loved the interior decoration of the steam punk theme. The..."

Marcus Christiansen

"After reading very mixed reviews about this place, I decided to try it for myself especially after I saw a bread and butter pudding from here on my..."

Sai Maharaj

"While this place still seems to be finding it's feet, it was very impressive nevertheless! The restaurant is done up very well and it is a very..."

Nic Hern

"Tiger's Milk recently opened up in Claremont and I visited on the second day that they had been opened. I really liked the set up and atmosphere of..."

Ashna Dayal

"Having been to the branch on Long Street, I was curious to see what this new opening offered. I really like the setting with an expansive outdoor..."

Sereshan Pillay

"Sereshan Pillay and I had previously been to the branch in Long Street and the burgers were amazing, so I had high expectations for Claremont - they..."

Danielle

"I was skeptical about trying this restaurant at first but I'm glad I did,the ribs were delicious and tasty. The menu caters for everyone will..."

Akhona Khumalo

"Tigers Milk Claremont opened up a week ago, and I've already been there twice! They couldn't have chosen a better location. I was so surprised when I..."

Meera Naik

"The staff are super friendly and efficient. The whole place was a vibe. Carl the manager is just Amazing a total servant leader and overall great..."

suzgo ngwira

"The service was very excellent🤌. The food was delicious but the cheesecake kinda tasted funny, however, the crumbs and the ice cream elevated the..."

Snothile Malwane

"I recently dined at a restaurant that truly stands out not just for its delicious food but also for its exceptional service and remarkable..."

Andrew James Ohlsson

"Our waitresses were supper friendly and the atmosphere was lovely! Food was to standard as..."

Daneel .bw

"Delicious food, great vibes and some of the best service I've ever experienced. Shout out to Sihle - you are..."

Chad Johnston

"Gorgeous food and great service. Good..."

Becky Sumner

"We had an amazing time,no complaints at all. Atmosphere was cool and chilled,the food was delicious and no long waits.service was fast and great and..."

Rory Ventura

"A fantastic restaurant with really good food and beverages. The staff are super friendly and helpful, and the service is fast. There is inside and..."

Christopher Hendrickse

"Great for a Friday night out and ideal for staff functions or birthdays. Very friendly staff, timeous service and great weekly specials. This Tiger's..."

Caryn Tiana Adriaanse

"Tigers Milk Claremont is an amazing spot to grab a bite to eat! They have a fantastic selection of tasty food and drinks, including some seriously..."

Chadley Kemp

"Had such an amazing time watching SA play France in the rugby world cup quarter finals on Saturday. Was such a VIBE! Thank you Carl for arranging..."

Sham Isaacs

"Zimkhitha was a great host definitely made my experience amazing loved her..."

Chuma Mlindi

"Absolutely amazing service and food. It is highly rare that you get such friendly and on the ball service these days. The food and drinks were on..."

Razeen Joel

"Pleased with my first experience at Tiger's Milk, in Claremont. It was for a birthday dinner and the staff (Jessica) was extremely friendly and..."

June Bird

"Good vibe. Good music. Perfect for letting loose after a long day at work. The staff is super friendly and the service is great!! The manager Rubi is..."

Linda M

"Great services Excellent environment, even better mood if you sit outside. Burger....very meaty and juicy...and the truffle... you will love..."

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