TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Silver Orange Bistro

84/100 (1977 ratings)

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Gorgonzola Fillet

Citrus Infused Flourless Chocolate Cake

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Duck and Fig Samoosas

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Quail

Silver Orange Salad

Classic Crème Brûlée

Halloumi

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Beef

Slow Cooked Lamb Shank

Peanutbutter Ice Cream

Seared Salmon

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"Culinary heaven! Everything about this place is superb, from the service, quaint deco to citrus gardens and the surprise gin bar at bottom of the..."

Zinzerella

"Delicious, great experience for my first..."

Diane Woodhouse

"From making a reservation to ending lunch with coffee ... the Silver Orange experience was pleasant and fantastic! Love the cosy quaint vibe of the..."

Patricia VdB

"Fabulous lunch out in the country and just a hop skip and jump from Joburg. Exceptionally tasty food which was beautifully plated! Awesome wine..."

Tanya Sakota

"The food is always exceptional here. Fresh and delicious. We went again the other evening and sat on the patio, sipped on a gin while watching a..."

Danielle Guard Collier

"What a great find so far from the city. Modern Bistro food with strong Italian influence. Extensive wine list with a substantial Portuguese wine list..."

Gert Visser

"Silver Orange Bistro is amazing. The restaurant is in an old manor house on an orange farm. It is quite a small, intimate restaurant. It has an..."

Mark Stillerman

"I am hesitant to write this review solely for selfish reasons. If more people know what an excellent place this is, it will become more difficult to..."

Willem De Waal

"What a wonderful experience!This place is truely a gem.Service was friendly and on point and then the food was served...We were 4 people and every..."

Amanda De Waal

"This is a really great restaurant, ideal for a Sunday family lunch.We were a party of 7 people and all had starters and mains. The duck breast is..."

Werner Hess

"This Restaurant is a hidden gem to really come back to. Value for money eating experience, with big portions to fill the tummy. Starter..."

Rudi Swanepoel

"2018/07/15 - Best food ever! Beautiful setting on a citrus farm. The beef steak was so tender I wondered why I was given a steak knife - definitely..."

Rene

"This place was the highlight of a romantic weekend mini break! We booked very last minute but were accommodated and ended up with a better table than..."

Laura Byrne

"What a lovely experience. The food was amazing, lovely drinks selection including craft beer and artisan gin. Best steaks in the Johannesburg area in..."

Nicolene Louw

"We spent lunch at Almost orange a new part or Silver orange where there is a variety of drinks, great platters and the gin selection is awesome...."

Kyle

"Whatever Leon Nel did, he did it right. Super unassuming and pleasantly quaint probably due to his grandmothers taste, Silver Orange Bistro has some..."

The Oelsens

"I enjoyed this little jewel. The food is pricy but very hearty and tasty. They have a great selection of wines and the atmosphere is homely. You have..."

Hesti Botha

"Everything was literally perfect. Food, ambience, and the area. I ordered the salmon, and it was simply outstanding. I definitely recommend this to..."

Rivoo Bagchi

"Fine dining at it best. Food and wine is World Class and the atmosphere just makes u feel super special. The best Food every time !!! Really WORLD..."

Pieter.p

"Small intimate setting with an extensive wine and champagne list. The food was extremely good and the portion sizes decent. Service was excellent!..."

Marius Van Aardt

"Such a beautiful and tranquil restaurant..Food is out of this world, from the starter to desert, absolute excellence. the staff is really friendly,..."

Simphiwe Shongwe-Mabhengeta

"Really love this quaint place in the middle of Hartebeespoortdam. Their menu has variety and they always have amazing specials. Their duck spring..."

Carice De Jager

"Classy music. Good food. Good service. Enjoyable. I am willing to pay for decent music and ambience. Positive experience. Quality meats. ..."

Johann Van Rooyen

"Fine dining at it's best. The plate setting itself is out of this world. Extensive wine collection. Don't forget to make a booking to avoid..."

Mamare

"Most amaaaaaaazing breakfast as usual !!!! Love this place way too much! Great birding too, while sitting on the "stoep" enjoying a foamy cappuccino!..."

Lene Van Heerden

"Nothing like a road trip out to Hartees and long lunch at Silver Orange. Pleasant venue outside in the visually appealing citrus farm. Each component..."

Malcolm Riley

"Lovely venue and good service. Mains were tasty enough but I can't say I was blown away. Presentation is excellent but I expected something more..."

Melshocked

"Went there on the weekend to celebrate our anniversary. Lovely atmosphere and a nice tranquil setting. We were escorted to our seats where..."

Jurie Hayes

"Wow wow wow! What a gem of a spot! Hidden in the middle of no where just outside hartebees! The venue is gorgeous and the food delicious 😋! I..."

Anna Correia

"I love love love this place 😍😍😍 the food is amazing. We had the fillet on the bone and fish dishes. Both were excellent. The highlight was..."

Riona Arjoon

"One of the best dining experiences I've had. Quaint little restaurant, with nice homey feel. Good variety of craft beers available. The menu is small..."

Ryan Jonathan Prospero

"Amazing place!! Well.presented and tasty.. Only had starter and deserts, we definitely coming back for a 3 course..the ambiance and service is fast..."

TRICIA

"We visited Silver Orange Bistro today for lunch . What a lovely drive and beautiful find in Harties.The food was very good and tasty . Service..."

Abs

"Excellent food and service. Well done. Better than most sandton top restaurants. Meat superb. Rven the pasta perfectly prepared.Deserts worth..."

LR

"What an exceptional experience !Firstly , let me start off by commending the restaurant for their service . Our waiter , Charles, was truly..."

Nikita

"Well worth the drive out to Harties. Food is beautifully presented and doesn't fall short on flavour. Portions are on the larger size so consider..."

Dallace Rickson Jolly

"This bistro is great for a easy Saturday lunch with comfortable indoor & outdoor seating. The food is lovely and the presentation of it is..."

Zuziwe Magi

"Thr food was amazing, great atmosphere. Very good idea for a romantic dinner, but be warned, it's not cheap! They have a huge wine selection, for the..."

Cabous

"Silver Orange Bistro is an old Hartebeespoort secret we were told about and we were immensely delighted from their menu choices which varied in both..."

ReVino

"The food was absolutely amazing... From the haloumi starter to the ostrich main and to top it of a Belgian chocolate tart!!! I really can't fault..."

Neeran Govender

"Had an awesome lunch at silver orange. However as a non red meat eater there was not many options to choose from. I would have liked to see a pork..."

Dilene Cranna

"What a treat! As we arrived, we were served the most delicious sangria. Very professional service. The food was to perfection. We had a great table..."

Dalene Cronje

"Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at the Silver Orange. The carpaccio starter was outstanding. So were our main meals, although we waited a long time for..."

Shelley Bell

"What a stunning place! The food and service is fantastic. We were served a complimentary champagne on arrival and a dessert on departure. The meals..."

Marc Van Jaarsveldt

"Outstanding on every level. Simple professional and exceptional food. Best pepper sauce ever and special requests done to perfection. Well Done Guys..."

Allan Jones

"My fiance and I were taken out for dinner here on Saturday, and overall were thoroughly impressed. We had a three course meal, each with a different..."

Adam W

"Very nice weekend lunch out. Food is beautifully presented. Service could improve as meals took very long including the presence of the waiter was..."

Noni Demetriou

"*My 699th Zomato review and I am not sure quite how to top it for 2016. Silver Orange Bistro's motto is "Contemporary South African cuisine..."

Lauras World

"The food was fantastic and beautifully presented but you should take note that they don't do substitutions to their meals and cook their steaks to..."

Samantha Hammerich

"Very good experience. We had a set menu with the Land Rover experience. The prices are really not that expensive compared to top restaurants in jhb...."

Leandie Du Randt

"A destination that you wont forget. Lunch is always a treat, visually and a taste delight, a feast for all the senses. This is a rare find on an..."

Sarah

"Attentive hosting, gorgeous setting and mind-blowing food made for the BEST MEAL EVER! @everyone please do yourselves a favour and..."

Simeen Whisgary

"Wow !Wow !I do not know how many times I can WOW !Yesterday was my second visit to this little gem in Hartebeespoort Dam area and just..."

Carel Frederik Kallie

"Impeccable service and value for money in a beautiful setting. An affordable fine dining experience! I would highly recommend the seared salmon!..."

Zainab

"If you are celebrating a special occasion or just want to spoil yourself, this is the perfect place to do that. What a lovely, elegant restaurant..."

Cristina Melosi Scola

"Today was my second visit to Silver Orange and again they did not disappoint 😄!Lovely setting..... Tasty, well prepared stunning food!..."

Marentia Van Kasterop

"We went to Silver Orange as a table of 8 and it was just out of this world! Service was amazing, food was outstanding (not to mention the..."

Janet Sharp

"Excellent simply put. My wife and I visit every year on our vacation from Dubai. Really romantic setting in the evening with the wood fire.. Cannot..."

Carl Hoffend

"Excellent Portuguese Sirloin, highly recommended. The service and experience was exemplary, with everyone at the table thoroughly enjoying their..."

Alessio Lencioni

"On the 29th of May after many years I finally got to go back to The Silver Orange Bistro and this time to celebrate my mom's birthday! I made my..."

Jeany Isabel De Freitas

"Just completed a quick and enjoyable lunch. We were lucky enough to get in after leaving an SMS asking for a call in case they had a cancelation..."

Tony Lennox

"Food: The presentation is extraordinary. Arabesques of sauce interweave with gems of garnish. The meat, fish, or veg nestles within to form a mosaic..."

Terry Harck

"First time visiting and I found the decor a little plain and the lighting was very bright with erratic sharpening and dimming of the lights every few..."

Shaun Manie Vermaak

"What an amazing experience with fabulous and absolutely tasty food! The staff was friendly and very knowledgeable regarding their food! Enjoyed a..."

Jana Carina Wassermann

"The ratings this restaurant receives are worth it. I don't know how they get it so right but I didn't feel like they could put a fur wrong here...."

Steven Murray

"This is a hidden gem located at Hartebeespoort dam. Definitely worth the drive for a leisurely Sunday lunch. As starters, we had the carpaccio,..."

Kemesha

"Always a great experience. For the service and food you get, really not a bad price. The perfect place if you want to spoil yourself a bit or have a..."

Sabrina Kennedy

"Cannot fault this place! Wonderful dinner comprised of: Grilled haloumi as a start (from goat milk!!) 👌👌 Mediterranean sirloin as a main..."

Kelebogile Mofokeng

"When I think about one of my favourite meals ever, I remember Silver Orange. Been here twice and plan to go again. Love the bistro style food full of..."

Cee Mamp

"The best restaurant I've ever eaten at in South Africa, go every year for my birthday. The food is only made better by the great service from the..."

Nicholas Halsey

"Fantastic afternoon out. Just about an hour drive out of Jhb. Whilst the trip there is relaxing, when you arrive you immediately know it was worth..."

Dinika Singh

"I adore Silver Orange. It's A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Everything is!I don't even know where to begin, this place has impeccable service, heavenly food..."

Merelda

"What a fantastic option for an escape from the predictably of city restaurants. Brilliant menu and.taste combinations. Professional friendly service..."

Russel Smit

"Love love love EAT HERE awesome food, ambiance and service. For a special night out or just a break away from the usual. Silver orange is a must!..."

Juanita Hawley

"The setting is way different from your normal up market restaurant. Its like sitting in a farmhouse somewhere in Grahamstown. The food is great, the..."

Romeobleck

"AHH!! Where shall I begin? I had my second year anniversary date here, we had the most perfectly romantic picnic!! The spot that they prepared for us..."

Jackie Jeenabhai

"This has been a firm favorite of KevFabFood - it is a place for special occasions and to celebrate life. The menu is bursting with delicious and..."

Kevin Barrie Levy

"Definitely one of the better, upmarket restaurants in the area. Not my favorite. The service was slow. The food was beautifully decorated and tasted..."

Kylie

"What an awesome experience.We looked for a good experience seeing that was our first anniversary.From booking the table to leaving the..."

Etienne Smit

"Wow, wow, wow. Had an amazing dinner here with friends. Service was impeccable - so friendly and knowledgable about the food. We had samosas (duck..."

Janet Makay

"Culinary experience to try before you die! This place is a gem, well worth the drive. Very classy with an award winning wine list to die for. The..."

Tariro

"What an absolutely INCREDIBLE dining experience. Beautiful setting, friendly staff, insanely good food. Honestly could've eaten every single..."

Natalie De Canha

"Had an amazing anniversary dinner here, the service was fantastic and the food is always such a pleasure.best in haarties by far. A place to treat..."

Ashley Jarvis

"This is my all time favourite restaurant. I always go with the highest expectations and they are always met. The old farm house is beautifully..."

Ria Fraser @CityFlavours

"Went to lunch with my family and had a great experience! Delicious food, great wine and friendly and capable staff. Would definitely recommend it!..."

Jacques

"Beautiful family owned Thatched Bistro located in harties on their estate. I have been many times and with each visit, the menu contains new..."

AG

"Great food and a beautiful location. Recommended to anyone who does not mind driving a bit out of the city to enjoy a lovely late lunch with a good..."

Ruan Lindeque

"This is one of south africa's best restaurants. Its a stones throw from pretoria and about an hours drive from johannesburg, well worth it for a..."

Roland

"Enjoyed a great meal here with excellent attentive service. The staff are friendly and the food delicious, the menu is just big enough to whet your..."

Aimee McLearie

"Lovely setting. Beautiful birds around. We were the only table for Saturday breakfast so there was no vibe. Perhaps more of a dinner place. But food..."

Antonia Alexandra De Luca

"Superb culinary experience! Pairing of food and wine is incredible, as well as the menu choices. Taste combinations are delightful and full of..."

Marina Lofthouse

"This hidden gem found on an orange orchard is an incredible spot for a special occasion or just a long lazy lunch. The chef, also owner changes the..."