TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

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Fish Hoek Fisheries

79/100 (2217 ratings)

Hake Calamari and Chips

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"A simple no frills classic fish and chips spot serving quality food that's value for money . We popped into this take aways on a whim around lunch..."

Fatima1707

"Just popped in and ordered a Hake Roll R20!! Absolutely yummy and fall apart fresh! Best value for money for a quick lunch in Fish..."

Bronwyn Sunderland

"Delicious fish and chips! Too bad this place is take-away only—there is no seating inside. Even after being wrapped in paper until we could eat, it..."

Jeembabwe

"Fish Hoek Fisheries - The Real DealFish Hoek Fisheries, situated on Main Road in Fish Hoek, is a well know, well liked and locally well..."

Mr.G Marcus Gibbons

Bhandaris Indian Restaurant

77/100 (1034 ratings)

Vanilla Ice Cream with Chocolate Sauce

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"That's. The best service ever From the waiter to the chef you feel welcomed. I will differentially go back any time I am on that side. Well done to..."

Savitri Govender

"Great food and great service. Local hidden gem. We enjoyed..."

Anne Mackay Smith

"Recently ordered a variety of curries and breads for a family get together. All I can say is WOW. Best food ever and we had wonderful service to top..."

Angie van der Heever

"We have been to the restaurant about 10 times and ordered take a ways more than that and never had a bad experience.The portions are generous and the..."

Chris De Lange

"Wow! Literally just came back from eating here. The samosas are delicious! The mains...great portions, the lamb was so blimming tender it melted in..."

Lee Mitchell

"The best curry ever, great wine, lovely ambience! A definite must!..."

Rhona Andersen

"We had an awesome evening,great service ,the best curry,simply delicious . will definately go back..."

Bridgitte Day

"The food is superb, tasty and portions are more than adequate. Pleasant and friendly staff. Real great local restaurant for family and..."

Nicky Fourie

"The Peshwari Naan is life changing. Actually everything here is..."

Dave Duarte

"Fantastic food. The best curry in Cape Town by..."

Vinita Fourie

"the most authentic indian cuisine at affordable prices. my fav eating..."

Caron Farrell

Shin Thai Asian Kitchen

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Mid-range

"Passing a billboard advertising a three course Chinese meal for only R70 seemed to good to be true so my wife and I popped in a few days later. We..."

Suraj Singh

"When Danyaal Shabudin and I visited this establishment last week we had both be craving good Chinese food and we were certainly not disappointed...."

Jade Groenemeyer

"WOW, my husband and I both agree that this is the best thai food we have ever had in South Africa. I think it may even beat my favorite Thai..."

Sue Zoltner-Forbes

"Love the food, Although the restaurant itself is a bit too mellow i suggest going with a lively crowd but over all the food is good. My favorite..."

Shantal De Bruyn Sabodien

"Had the 12 piece variety salmon sushi, spicy chicken stir fry with noodles, and Friday chicken wontons. A lot of great food for an extremely..."

Katie Uechi

"My husband and I were really impressed with the food. We did a takeaway and ordered the Vegetable Pad Thai and Beef Chili and Basil Noodles. It was..."

Harmony Rogers

"I have probably been to this restaurant or ordered take-out about fifty times in the last year! This is my (and my family and boyfriend's) go to..."

Rayne Alexander

"Shin Thai Kitchen definitely has it all, their Sushi is amazing and fresh, their Thai food is the absolute best (definitely worth trying their Green..."

Lisa Hagedorn

"When my boyfriend and I visited this establishment last week we had both be craving good Chinese food and we were certainly not disappointed. From..."

Jade

"The only downside is that they only take cash, but for the R200 we had on us, we managed to order a pot of jasmine tea that had real jasmine flowers..."

Jan Vladimir Mostert

"Wow! Best dim sum I’ve had in a long time. Sushi was fresh and tasty...."

Laura Selena Levey

"This is a place to visit for awesome fresh food, amazing sushi, unbelievable value, but sadly dated in terms of decor. The lunch special is simply..."

Christopher John Sandham

"This is a totally underrated gem of a restaurant. Not very well known, I guess because it doesn't look like anything special from outside, but a menu..."

Ashleigh Gradidge

"Nice variety of Asian food, unbeatable lunch menu, and very decently priced sushi. Premises don't look like much, but direct proximity to Fish Hoek..."

Olivier Keppens

"my favourite restaurant. true family experience with great variety of dishes, and superb dumplings. easy eating at its..."

Asad - Classroom for All

"A “hole in the wall” with superb Thai food. Basically a “take away” Thai restaurant with a dining room as an afterthought. Don’t let that..."

Pat R.

"Great food, incredible value, friendly staff. Just so hard to choose what to eat! Thanks for a really enjoyable..."

Wendy Foden

"Awesome Asian food - Mongolian, Singaporean etc. Really delicious options. Would've been 5 stars but dumplings are shockingly..."

Robin Jangle

"Best Asian restaurant in Fish Hoek, wide variety of Thai, Chinese and Japanese dishes. Serves excellent sushi..."

Maryke Jonck

"Delicious food and really friendly staff and service. Great value for money. Hearty food freshly..."

Linda Conrad

"Awesome the food is amazing and you get the best sushi in..."

Jurgens Liebenberg

"The Sezchaun soup (Sea Point branch) is the best I've ever tasted...."

Leezl Kaschula

"Friendly staff, amazing food, reasonable prices and above all, consistency!..."

Desilu Crossman-Thurgood

Victorian Times Pub & Restaurant

Windhoek Draft Ice Cold

"The best place to get to together with your friends to catch the game or shoot some pool. Great people and the specials are unbeatable..."

Brad Nel

"Best place to have late night meal and..."

Shamilla Collie

"Good relaxed atmosphere, good food and sevice. Caters for in or outdoor weather. Regulars are like..."

Maggie Hartlett

"Oh the good old days Happy hour???? And kirstys thirsty on Thursdays was always a good start to the week..."

Kirsty Viviers

"Love the Vic,best looking staff in the world,men included haha.Great specials.Dont forget bring and Braai on Saturday for the Currie Cup..."

Kevin Scotty Beavers

"Amazing..."

Ursula Edwards Silver

"The Victorian Times - CurrentlySituated at the far end of the 'busy' main road in Fish Hoek. A block and a bit away from Fish Hoek main beach...."

Mr.G Marcus Gibbons

"Everyone is getting ready for rugby season. and this is a great place to watch the rugby with ice cold drinks, yummy food and a great vibe what more..."

Teri Heather Vorster

"I love coming to the Vic, staff are fantastic and all the locals are friendly and welcoming. The food (especially the ribs) is great as well as..."

Jodi Vorster

"Amazing place great staff and ice cold beers. Really enjoy every experience when I visit this pub. One of the best places in fish..."

Dennis Bowditch

Golden River Spur Steak Ranch

71/100 (1483 ratings)

Cheddamelt Steak Fries with Mushroom Sauce

Spur Burger Takeaway Special 2 for R100

Burger

Wings and Calamari Starter

Calamari Extra Side

Texan Burger

Hunga Busta Double Bacon Cheeseburger

Vegetable Burger

Salad

Rumpsteak and a Cheese Burger

Fish and Chips

Cheddamelt Steak & Onion Rings

Chessegriller Breakfast with Extra Mushrooms

Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwich

Schweppes Dry Lemon

Crumbed Mushrooms

Peri peri chicken

Cheesy Garlic Prawn Steak

Chicken Avo and Bacon Salad

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"I just want to commend the staff at GoldenRiverSpur for managing the first day of the 50th Birthday Specials so well! There were some very arrogant..."

Lara-Anne Searle-Barnett

"Ask for Thembi Madi, fast & friendly service. Bottomless coffee and breakfast; fresh & hot! No beige or cold breakfast anywhere in sight! Walked away..."

Camin De Vos

"Great ambience, food is always fresh and never oily. Staff are very friendly and always smiling. I love the big spacious smoking room the most. I..."

Angelique Potter

"The staff were amazing especially with it been the first day of your 50th Birthday Special. We just missed the rush..."

Kathy Meyer

"Good food...nice and friendly waiters...stunning..."

Lillian Hurter Louw

"Fantastic food & service is amazing, well done teacher we will miss your great service & keeping the girls happy..."

Steve Beamond

"Revisited this Spur and received excellent service from Bryan. The service and quality of food was exactly what I expect from a Spur. Ryan, the..."

Nevin Thebus

"The food, drinks,service and atmosphere very good going back for..."

Minnie Frasenberg

"Absolutely awesome - Super neat, tidy & clean, fantastic meal, outstanding service and ambiance. I do not frequent spur regularly, but I have been to..."

Martin Adelbert

"Food was great, service a bit slow, but his friendliness made up for it. Love the kiddies playroom with..."

Antoinette O'Brien

"Despite it being simply a good 'ol Family Spur, it has some added charm with the location overlooking beautiful Fish Hoek Beach (arguably the best..."

Shane Moses

"Haven’t had a spur breaker in a while and this was truely amazing. Agnes the Waitress and Charne’ manager most friendly and best service you..."

Justin Groenewald

"Mathew served us with so much care . It was my baby's birthday and I don't regret taking him there because he enjoyed. We've been to so many..."

Vimbai Darare

"Got no words to describe how delicious this salad is here.Very friendly and funny staff.Love the vibe and view inside and outside.Well..."

Claudia Lotter

"We had fantastic meals and the kids were able to play in the play area that caters for children of all ages. Nice and relaxed atmosphere and we left..."

Sonia du Toit

"Excellent food and service. All staff always friendly. Thank you Luxolo for excellent..."

Sonelle Theron

"Food was excellent and good..."

Lynn Havinga

"Tina was my waiter she did my booking she is absolutely amazing ....all was..."

Bridget Mabricado

"Food was very tasty and staff was very friendly, they have a generator during loadshedding, so you can still get your..."

The F_p

"On this cold stormy day my friend and I came for breakfast. Agnes and Tapuwa served us. They passed with flying colors as they had outstanding..."

Kathy Meyer

The Galley Restaurant

70/100 (2039 ratings)

Breakfast Sausage Scrambled Eggs Chips

Prawns

Fried Hake and Calamari Rice and Chips

Waffles

Fried Chicken and Cheese Burger and Chips

Hake

Breakfast with Fish Nuggets

Crawfish

Waffle with Syrup and Cream

Waffles & Crepes

Catfish

Traditional Breakfast

Fish

Fish and Chips

Tea

Calamari Chips and Salad

Ice Cream & Hot Chocolate Sauce

Spinach and Cheese Pancake

Captain's Breakfast Scrambled Eggs

Calamari

Mussels

Two Cinnamon Pancakes with Cream

Calamares

Mexican Beef and Chilly Stir Fry and Rice

Sit down

Seafood

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Waterfront

Wheelchair Accessible

"I have been to plenty restaurant in South africa and around the world, and I was memorized by the breathtaking venue, near perfect food and excellent..."

Jason J Yazbek

"If you are looking for a superb meal, served by experienced and qualified staff, in a stunning setting by the beach, look no further than the Fish..."

Ulrich Dannecker

"Been here many many times over the years, at both the Bistro and Galley. Always..."

Mark Budd

"We sang while we ate! Need I say more! Met people who paid for our meal...played on the beach! Need to revisit..."

Heather Wilson

"I understand why this place is so popular. A menue with big variety to choose from. Tasty meals and some dishes unique to Cape Town. And of course,..."

Johan Fourie

"I have not been here in years...don't know why.. But what amazing service and the Fisherman's platter..oh my goodness..the array of seafood so..."

charmaine aspeling

"Lovely views. Service was good. Well turned out staff, friendly and the lady serving us was dressed very neatly, which is a great asset in any..."

Shaun & Wendy Smith

"This place was like heaven. The beach view was extraordinarily beautiful and not to mention the lobster dish was excellent as well. More importantly,..."

Susie Seo

"Basic family fun food. Good value. Despite a recent upgrade the decor is dated but slap chips, milkshakes, fish and salad are what you're going here..."

Caroline Esterhuizen

"We only had dessert and coffee, etc. Delicious. Wonderful end to a wonderful..."

Laura Van de Berg

"I drove to Vishoek and parked my car close to the beach and walked the Jaeger Catwalk. On my way back I stopped in at the Gallery and bought an ice..."

Geoffrey Lester

"The food was amazing! Thank you for hosting us and feeding us with such delicious delicacies. It was an interesting moment with..."

lucas khumalo

"My meal was wonderful. Tasty and great value for money. Thembi was awesome and helpful and we received excellent service. We can't make any sense of..."

Judy Vanderwagen

"Lovely lunch at the Galley. Had the veal schnitzel. Was delish. Service was good, and management was excellent. Very..."

Oliver Vision

"Food is excellent and reasonably priced. Beautiful view all over..."

Fergus Knott-Craig

Domino's Pizza Fish Hoek

Wheelchair Accessible

Beachcomber Bistro The

70/100 (1165 ratings)

Cinnamon & Sugar Pancakes

Grilled Sole & Calamari Rice & Chips

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing food, best waffles I had in forever even in winter it’s a must have. Supper friendly staff and if you love calamari ask for a calamari..."

Justin Groenewald

"I love this place, one of my favorites around the fish hoek beach area, got great customer service from a "shanice" kind and very friendly, food is..."

Steve Myburgh

"The water is freezing cold but there is an upside the beauty of everything around you makes it all worth it. Fish Hoek has always been a place we're..."

Verity E. Cupido

"Best place to enjoy good food .wine and atmosphere. Prices of food beat most in..."

Marina Dicks

"Excellent service and food! The real deal for affordable price! Lobsters and other seafood the best you can get! On the beach! Personal service with..."

Riana van Tonder

"I love this place. What do I order? Fish bites and chips. Cheap, delicious and fresh. What more could you ask for. Yes it's a bit oily and fatty, but..."

Ruan Stander

"Superb setting and vast menu. Affordable for the whole family. Take away icecream is a winner! You may wait a bit for your..."

Joanne Bottcher

"Good service. Love the ice cream and waffles! Joyful outing with a great view. Pizza was good too. Lovely place when you want to get out of the..."

Theresa Iannetti

"Naturally windy in december but a brilliant casual place to spend the day. Snacks. drinks, deserts. kids play area. It does have the ability to get..."

Marco della Peruta

"This is always a "must stop" when in Fish Hoek. The food is 5 star quality. The atmosphere is incredible and the views are out of this world...."

Morgan Barton

"Very nice restaurent located on a lovely beach in Simon Town near Cape Town. Nice place for lunch break after watching the Penguins at the Boulders..."

RRR Bhatia

"Super solid chiringuito on a blue flag style beach that has more authenticity than any other beach in CT. No fuss menu items, which is better than..."

jim roosa

"Delicious variety of food from seafood to pizzas, burgers and even veal snitchzel. Friendly service and reasonable prices. Great family restaurant...."

Samantha Schultz

"Beautiful on the beach, reasonable service great coffee and toast good..."

Dave Marriner

"It was always a good morning cup of coffee with nicely freshly cooked breakfast with all the love even witnessed a beautiful wedding..."

XOLILE PHILLIP GUZWANA

"What a joy! We had breakfast after doing Fish Hoek park run near by. Such a perfect setting, beautiful views, friendly staff, very reasonably priced...."

Çindy Àrendse

Frozen Vegetable Pizza

"No nonsense, true Italian authentic food. If you are looking for pretentious fine dining, don’t go there. But if you are looking for the real deal,..."

Germa Beukes

"Awesome place! Awesome food! Awesome owner! If you think he's too harsh for you then go sit in your safe space and drink tea with your gluten-free..."

Dylan Wilson

"This place is a real gem. Doesn’t look like much from the outside, but once you’re inside you really feel like you’re in a cafe in Italy...."

Zelm

"Interesting, unique place. You could easily miss this place. The roof and walls are full of Italian memorabilia and personal photos of the owner, and..."

Ruan Hattingh

"My type of spot. Small, quaint and unique. Walls and ceilings plastered with Italian memorabilia and pictures. And the entire place is dominated by..."

Diederik Van 't Hof

"If you are looking for the last word in authentic, look no further than this delightful anachronism situated in Fish Hoek's Main Road and step into a..."

Tintin In Azania

"Authentic Napolese food prepared authentically by a native of Napoli. Be prepared for interesting banter and exquisite food. It's more than just..."

Matt Horn

"There's a bunch of polarizing reviews about this place. Here's the thing - this is the 'anti-franchise'. Sure, it's a small place filled with the..."

Farid Essack

"Amazing pizza, amazing company, the place has a lot of character and I recommend it highly. The most authentic and genuine Italian dinner that I've..."

Hfsdc

"So absolutely authentic Italian. Good grief! Even got a talking to for having an espresso before my meal! Atmosphere is great, quirky with every..."

Mike Swift

"If you're one of those poncy mincing metro males or caked-on makeup city snobs looking for cordon bleu and silver service then you're too stupid and..."

Kent Silver

"Thank you for an amazing Italian experience on the grounds of Cape Town. The food was absolutely amazing pizza and the pasta! W3 enjoyed the wine,..."

Jax Diaries Of A Cape Flats Lady

"Authentic italian cuisine. This restaurant has a great spirit, a sort of "where everybody knows your name" feel to it. The Seafood pizza is out of..."

ilva mackay

"Pizzas are really special. Perfectly seasoned, chicken was moist with a flavor that speaks to you like a best friend. I have not been this satisfied..."

Yasine Barends

"Superb food. Absolutely wonderful. This was our first time eating here and we had the most divine food and service. The pizza is outstanding, and so..."

Rene Carelse

"Has gotten mixed reviews because of how passionate the very hands on owner can be, but the food and atmosphere is top notch! The owner is very..."

Jonathan Jenkins

"Next to Fish Hoek train station I had a great and tasty Italian meal. Sam the owner is so sweet and put love in the food. After an incompréhension..."

Fairouz Khlf

"We ordered a takeaway Seafood Pasta and it was superb. Definitely worth the price and it was big enough for..."

Deyasha Sukdeo

"Awesome place! Awesome food! Awesome owner! If you think he's too harsh for you then go sit in your safe space and drink tea with your gluten-free..."

Dylan Wilson

"I have been there twice in the last week and both times the food was simply outstanding. The last time, on my own, the owner and hands on Italian..."

Sean Hammon

"Oh WOW! Am I blown away by my Take-Away meal tonight?! Absolutely the Best tasting Pizza and Most Amazing Gluten free, Yes people, the Most Amazing..."

Tahiyya Hassim

"The service was very friendly, they were always smiling. This pizza was delicious!!! The decorations are so adorable and they are very interesting. I..."

Melissa Jane Curtis

"Delicious, authentic Italian pizza and pasta. Their bases aren’t heavy at all. Quaint atmosphere. Feels like a bit of Italy in the Cape. Mountain..."

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