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

Ocean Basket Cavendish Connect

70/100 (1490 ratings)

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"Okay first of all I'd just like to say that I am aware that ocean basket is not the the highest end restaurant out there. However I must point out..."

Adam Sonday

"This is by far the best restaurant in the world. Better than Cape Town Fish Market, Baia, DEL MAR, Gordon Ramsay couldn't even cook a prawn close to..."

Sameen Akhtar

"The best thing at ocean basket is their lemon butter sauce. But they used it so sparingly in my platter for one. My fish was overcooked so it was..."

Busisiwe Mavundla

"Always been the biggest fan of their sea food, and especially their prawns. I normally get the 12 prawns or the platter for one. The service is..."

Caitlin Harvey

"One word to describe their sushi- Yum. Really enjoyed their new sushi menu that festures all these new different sushi pieces and platters. Along..."

Kaitlyn Williams

"Can't go wrong with Ocean Basket's seafood platters. So yummy! For dessert: My sister loved her baklava which she said definitely satisfied her sweet..."

Lauren Niekerk

"Ocean Basket will always remind me of younger, carefree days when eating out was akin to going on holiday. I love seafood so pretty much everything..."

Nqobile Msibi

"With so many Ocean Baskets around, it's difficult to give a review. However the Claremont one is one of the best. I generally order sushi and I find..."

Rayne Alexander

"In my mind, ocean basket simply cannot fail. The food comes quickly and the service is okay. I've always had their chips and rice, but decided in the..."

Andrea Lauren Kraak

"Went to ocean basket for the Viking platter to share and their so-called "Bar one" cheesecake. The platter was delicious and promptly prepared but..."

Tinéo Galela

"The good ol fish and chips is great value for money. Our fish, chips and stir fry veg was fresh and full of flavour. Our waiter was on form and we..."

Steven Edwards

"Ocean Basket at Cavendish Square !!!When ever I feel for fish, Ocean basket comes into mind. I had ordered a grilled fish with..."

Prina

"Ocean Basket is a nice family friendly restaurant that is a well-run franchise-machine churning out seafood by the ton. Always busy, always efficient..."

Ilhaam

"The fish and seafood is average. The sushi is affordable and I especially enjoy the deep fried sushi. It's not the best quality sushi but worth the..."

Tanweer

"I reckon all Ocean Baskets are pretty much the same, and Claremont falls into the mould. They offer a good fish/seafood meal and pleasant sushi...."

Barbara Ann Hall

"Great lunch :)We ordered the Prawns and Mussels Combo, and the Fish and Prawns combo. The fish was nicely prepared and the prawns were so..."

Serita Ramdhani

"Previously having horrible expriences( Food Wise ), this one was a surprising delite.On Wednesday Night ( 10th Aug 2016 ), I popped into..."

Azraah Hendricks

"Not the biggest fan of Ocean basket but Sashen loves it. So every so often we venture out to have it. I must admit though that their garlic/butter..."

Ulisha Moodley

"Living in Cape Town, there is some great seafood restaurants so Ocean Basket would not be my first option but it is conveniently situated close to my..."

Chanel Pillay

"Nice vibe one of the nicest in Cape Town. Service is efficient and friendly. The fact that they have a hostess that seats you makes a huge difference..."

Kristen George

"The service was awesome and the food tried mussels for the first time and enjoyed it💯💯💯. Was served by a waiter named Joshua he was very..."

Ayanda

"What a delightful meal. He had the lighthouse platter and a jack black draught. Both were fantastic especially the beer. Mine was a Natsu sushi..."

Amy-Rae Rispel

"What's not to like about this franchise? Food consistently good and in these economically challenged times, the meal is a good deal - especially the..."

Godfrey De Meyer

"Service was very good and welcoming. The food is to die for especially their sushi. No compliants just compliments. Try is out and you will enjoy..."

Unopa Mazwigwila

"By far my favourite ocean basket of the lot. Service is always welcoming and food gets to the table asap. The sushi is great and i dont usually brag..."

Tabassum Smiley Aleem

"Ocean Basket ClaremontA true family restaurant and a true family favourite!The variety on the menu is wonderful..although there..."

Tasneem Jakoet

"Cavendish ocean is the best of all the ocean baskets. ..With a wider variety and also their amazing bar one cheesecake . Keeps me coming back for..."

Jenny Daniels

"This is one of those gems hidden in plain sight and judging by the consistent wait to be seated, not too many southern suburbs patrons don't know..."

Brandon Mark Wynne

"A classic family restaurant visited on numerous occasions. They deserve their 4/5 not for amazing decor or five star nouvelle cuisine, but for time..."

Melissa Wynne

"Thank you Ocean Basket team for your wonderful service and delicious seafood..."

Centregroup Technologies

"My wife and I are spending 5 days here in Newlands (from the USA). The best experience we’ve had was being presented with a platter bursting with..."

Peter Hobbs

"My favorite place to eat at when ever I'm in Claremont. The food is always fresh and delicious. I've never had a bad experience with service, the..."

Fatima Syed-Ahmed

"Initial visit: I walked in on a Sunday for an early supper so the store was not full. The service was very disappointing. I was about to get up and..."

Cikizwa Nandipha Williams

"Visited here on my birthday with three of my friends. We ended up at Ocean Basket completely on accident. Initially, we decided to dine out at..."

FIKOVA

"Had the best service from Nicole the purple haired waitress. We came in at 1pm and we had an appointment at 2pm and she was so quick and truly..."

Layla Edwards

"A very good dining experience. The food was exceptional - I had Cajun prawns and my hubby had fish and chips. The waiter, Joseph, recommended we each..."

Nikki Hendricks

"The food was average but it was good. The service is quite quick and I love getting complimentary bread before my meal comes. The waiters are also..."

Shonese Bloy

"The service was excellent. The food came out quickly and the waitor was friendly. Freshly prepared seafood and tasted delicious. I had the Baklava..."

Melissa Naidoo

"The pink headed waitress (Nicole) was super friendly amazing energy 🥺 if only every restaurant had an waitress like Nicole wow such a beautiful..."

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