TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Cheyne's

85/100 (1878 ratings)

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"Cheynes is such a little gem!! From the minute you arrive you are made to feel like you are surrounded by your closest friends..the staff are..."

Abigail Young

"Its beautiful tasteful food and a place we never miss to visit, service is good and we wish them all the best for the quality that never..."

Dorthe Fladholt Nielsen

"Just had the most amazing dinner at Cheyne's. Very friendly and welcoming staff, beyond amazing food and a lovely atmosphere. We recently moved to..."

Meghan West

"This is an outstanding experience. The food is beyond description & the service is fantastic. I love the 4 dish concept as you get to taste some of..."

Cheryl Smith

"Phenomenal food, great atmosphere and marvelous service (thanks Blessing). You will not find food of this quality at this price in Cape Town. Will..."

Zan McCall

"We had Asian Tapas at Cheyne's. The most awesome food we have ever had anywhere in the world. Cannot recommend it highly..."

Lorelle Keogh

"Popped in Cheyne's in Hout Bay for lunch today. My oh my, never a disappointment. The food was sublime and the service nothing short of charming. We..."

Vicki Paynter

"The best around, with diverse dietary choices at superb value for money. And excellent staff, and oh damn the cocktails......"

Thomas Louis Glenn

"Thanks to our good friends, we had the privilege of discovering Cheynes last night. Every dish was cooked to perfection, with the most incredible..."

Nicole Hapgood-Strickland

"Sensational! The R250 per person summer special allowing the diner to pick any 4 dishes is incredibly fair and generous. Everything top class!! Wow..."

Darren Rod

"The service was super amazing, the food was ALL the above! A great selection of little meals and flavors that are sure to satisfy any and all..."

Lindokuhle Magasela

"I am so glad I got to experience this dining establishment . I went with family and I was not disappointed. The decor was so unique and interesting..."

Kimberley Blunden

"Every single dish was outstanding. Lovely atmosphere and attentive service. Perfect plates for sharing to get a taste of a variety of the menu...."

Lara Hatton

"Winter special 3 dishes for R150. Outstanding food! Such a perfect date restaurant to share 6 dishes. I always get the spinach pak Choi salad to mix..."

Emily Hellens

"Amazing food. Staff were very friendly. Decor was perfect for a cosy cold night in. We had four different cocktails and they were all really good...."

Kelly Duthie

"The first time I went here, I was absolutely blown away by everything Cheyne's has to offer. From the concept to the presentation, the food and..."

Emma Divaris

"Had a delicious anniversary dinner with my partner last night at Cheynes! The food was super tasty, fresh and delicious as well as beautifully..."

Lauren Laa Hebbs

"Cheyne’s is an absolutely amazing fine dining experience. It is a tapas restaurant done right! You wouldn’t believe the food combinations, I..."

Paige Ellis Green

"I have one word for Cheyne's: LOVE!Look and feel: Cheyne's has great decor with big, dark wooden tables and classic leather chairs. They..."

Danika

"I visited Cheyne’s during one of Cape Town’s restaurant weeks and I was pretty blown away by the sheer selection of dishes. There is definitely..."

Sarah

"Pure. FLIPPEN. Genius.Had the most incredible meal at Cheyne's in July over their winter special period. From the moment we walked in, we..."

Claudia Penny

"We went to Cheyene's last night as a date night treat and we were absolutely blown away. First of all their Winter special deal of 3 Tapas for R150..."

Candice Hobson

"Hands down my favorite restaurant in Hout Bay. The food is impeccable... look for their specials they often have on. Currently its 150 for three..."

Nate Raubenheimer

"We had a fantastic evening at Cheyne's! They are running a winter special, where you can order 3 tapas for R150. We were a group of 5 so we..."

The Chowing Bunnies

"Hands down, one of the best meals I've ever had. Each and every dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavour. The sauces and garnishes..."

Simone Izzard

"Incredible, unbelievable, and delicious! Service, food and ambience, no faults here at all! Got introduced to this place by a friend, we ordered a..."

Steven Bloom

"Been to Cheynes a few times with friends and family. Food always amazing , brilliant service and great ambience . Tapas Asian fusion- top draw...."

Dean Mac

"Wow! I am absolutely blown away by this hidden little gem! The staff were super friendly and helpful. The decor and vibe is just so unique, intimate..."

Aisha

"Such a great experience. Had a taste of lots of things! The squid, shrimp and potato and coconut dumplings were my favourites. The risotto was also..."

Candice Linde

"A quaint restaurant in Hout Bay, away from the busy city. Relaxed atmosphere, perfect for a special occasion or even a casual night out. The menu..."

Kirsten

"Didn't make a booking but we were accommodated anyway. They have something called Yum Cha dining which let's you select any 4 dishes for a set price...."

AndyBoy

"Had the absolute pleasure of dining at Cheynes a few weeks ago. The atmosphere, staff and the food were incredible! Highly recommend the chilli beef..."

Roxanne Michel Erdis

"The food is Outstanding! A well spent Saturday afternoon here. We had the special which was definitely worth it. R250 and you choose 4..."

Era Ace

"Wow what a cool experience, the service was good. We went a bit early on a Saturday so the vibe was chilled. The food was fantastic we had the..."

Jack Gorton

"Outstanding food served at Cheyne's, but what a pity about the service on this particular day - so incredibly slow and inattentive. Otherwise, I was..."

Brent Allan Black

"We visited Cheyne's for their winter special. Of the nine dishes we ordered, everything exceeded my expectations. Inventive and super tasty. Best..."

Lauren Hartzenberg

"We went to Cheyne's a couple of weeks ago to try out their winter menu special (R200 per person for 4 plates each).We arrived to a very..."

Taste_buds_sa

"The restaurant is usually closed on Sundays but we were lucky; there was a table for 20 booked so they opened the whole restaurant. They would..."

Ronel Visser

"Cheyne's is a very nice spot I must say. The food was outstanding (little pricey if you are on a tight budget) and well presented. Some very nice..."

Wayne De Nobrega

"Unbelievable food. We were very grateful to the waiter who suggested the spinach and bok choi from the earth section which provided some balance to..."

Derek Caldicott

"This is a tough one to review as everything was so amazing I'm scared I lack enough adjectives! Cheyne's is a complete food experience where every..."

Robyn Rainier

"Absolutely fantastic - great food. All the dishes where incredibly interesting! We had a vegetarian with us and the vegetarian options were as good..."

Tracey Smorenburg

"I was taken to Cheyne's as a birthday surprise and it was the best experience ever. The food was delicious, every bite was an explosion of flavours...."

Hadlay Mclean

"Gorgeous setting, beautiful paintings all for sale. The food is as spectacular in sight and taste! My only wish is for a vegan dessert that is not a..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"We were invited by friends, I was a bit skeptical about the menu and wasn't sure if the Hubs would like it, but I really wanted to try it out. Well..."

Mary-Anne Williams Wakefield

"Fantastic food. All extremely interesting and incredibly tasty dishes. The only reason I have decided not to give Cheyne's a full 5.0..."

Shari Rebecca Mayers

"Cheyne's was a very cool experience. We went in quite a large group and shared a number of dishes. All the food was delish and sophistically..."

Gabriela Limberis

"Truly a hidden gem! I cannot describe my excitement to visit this restaurant and thankfully all expectations were fully met!The menu is..."

The Foodie Corner

"Delicious food at a humble little restaurant in Hout Bay. I recommend the Tuna Pizza! Food comes in very small portions but is all carefully crafted..."

Stephanie Manne

"This must be the most devine eating experience I have ever had, a fantastic venue serving top quality styled food. A great experience from the pork..."

Stephen Coetzee

"We dined here as a massive group of 20 people for a birthday dinner while they were still doing their winter special. It was flipping excellent...."

Michelle Parkin

"What a little gem! The staff are so friendly and helpful and always have a smile on their faces. The food is absolutely exquisite with every option..."

Anuschka Wischnewski

"I went to Cheyne's with two friends on a busy Saturday night but the host was more than accommodating considering we were just walk ins. The food was..."

Goralentle Nthatsi

"So my boyfriend took me to Cheyne's the other day after a botched anniversary evening earlier in the week. AMAZING is all I can say as the food was..."

Zoë Grace McNally

"If you are looking for a little gem this is the one to try! I hate liking a restaurant to another but this is basically pot luck club in Hout..."

Belinda Haydn

"Such an amazing restaurant with awesome, friendly waiters! My boyfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed our meal there. The tapas menu is so delicious,..."

Kirsty Barnes

"Cheynes is offering a winter special of R200 for four courses. The food is beautifully designed and presented, and the flavours are extraordinary...."

David Taylor

"Absolutely blown away by this little gem! The service was great, we got our food quickly, but most importantly the food was delicious - I tasted..."

Kara Levy

"Best place to go if you are in Houtbay,this Tapas bar is unbelievable,even if you do not like Asian food,you will LOVE this place,I can say that..."

Cale Surber

"I give the restaurant a 5 star rating. The food is the best food I have eaten in Cape Town. I love the idea of sharing plates. It's pricey but so..."

Lori Claire Cape

"When we visited Cheyne’s they were having a few liquor license hiccups – which was great for us because we got to arrive with a bottle of ice..."

Toomuchloveliness

"The food as always is exceptional and beautifully presented. I'm a little sad that the wine selection has changed from what it was but don't..."

Matt Horn

"Reluctant to write a review about this place because I don't want everyone to know about it, because that would make it too busy for me to go there!!..."

William Hillock

"Absolutely outstanding - best meal of the year - as mentioned on our blog www.sprucelifestyle.co.za . Loved this little spot in Hout Bay - food was..."

Spruceblog

"This place is absolutely incredible! The food is outstanding, the service is phenomenal and the atmosphere is edgy, cool, but still welcoming. I'd..."

Lise-Jo Snyman

"Laura and I love this restaurant. Amazing food backed up by excellent, friendly service. We will definitely eat there again.Cheyne is currently..."

Gavin Foley

"One of my favorite Cape Town restaurants. Not the cheapest, but you get why you pay for... Incredible Asian 'tapas style' cuisine. Unbelievable..."

MyCityByNight.co.za

"EV Hermann Lotter We had an awesome experience at Cheynes. The food was a combination of beauty, surprise and all round filled with..."

Paula Einhorn

"Went for first time and had really great tapas. Could've had anything on the menu. The specials were awesome too, making a difficult choice even..."

Cape Town Dad

"A truly amazing experience!! Food of the highest calibre. All the different tastes was like a mouth orgasm... Will definitely see us..."

Vic Lass

"A fantastic experience, great atmosphere, fantastic service and catering for that special food experience. The desserts are to die for....will..."

Stephen Coetzee

"A little restaurant in a little town, but by no means can you refer to their food using any word but Delicious !! Firstly, their menu sounded so..."

Linda

"A 5.0 rating is a tough one to give out... except in the case of Cheyne's. Last night I had a meal so perfect, I almost don't want to eat anything..."

Jenny Sarah Coulson

"In my previous revue of Cheynes I gave it a 4.5, after my visit last week I have to up it to a 5! Can't stop thinking about, food was sensational,..."

Paul Spagnoletti

"So, one of the best surprises or one of the biggest disappointments? It depends what part of the evening you are looking at. But regardless, Cheyns..."

James Hickman

"A gem of a restaurant! The small plates are all individual taste explosions. My favourite was the forbidden black rice risotto and the chilli beef...."

Nadine DV

"Went here for dinner, has a really great moody atmosphere and background music. I really loved the aesthetic of the place too. All the various..."

Divashen Govender

"Every bite is a taste sensation! Each dish is a well planned journey for your tastebuds. Great for special occasions and really cozy in winter. I..."

Lee Goldschmidt

"This place is amazing. Food was delicious. Customer service was great, wish they had more for kids to do. Drinks were yummy too they have a nice fire..."

Stefan Green

"If you’re looking for a cute date night spot, this is the perfect place. The menu is tapas so perfect for sharing, as the portions are on the..."

Priyanka Naidoo

"Asian food is my favourite type of cuisine and Cheyenne’s just ticks all the boxes for me. Just 2 people are all the tapas dishes you see below. I..."

Dan Moodley

"This place has been our favourite meal on holiday so far. The restaurant is chilled and wasn't overly busy when we visited. The menu is exciting and..."

Alex Jones

"The food was amazing, great service and I enjoyed my dinner! I can’t fault them on anything. Do give this restaurant a try if you’re in the area;..."

Naledi-Talya Hashe

"I went for lunch with my partner and we had the most extraordinary dining experience. The food will put any 5 star, fine dining restaurant to..."

Soné Visser

"Great value for money, especially with the 4 dishes for R420. All the dishes I had were exceptional, possibly the best crispy beef I've ever had! The..."

Richard Dean

Delish Restaurant Hout Bay

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"A very homely restaurant serving fresh foods and delicious dessert cakes. I will definitely be back with some friends to enjoy the great hospitality..."

Johann Koopman

"Loved it always thinking about when I can go again! Wonderful staff amazing front of house and yummy delicious food,extremely recommend,cannot wait..."

Jamie Breeze

"Thanks for the great breakfast & smiley service from our waiter... But most of all for taking a stand against plastic waste and using paper straws!..."

Shameem Modack-Robertson

"Great atmosphere great food great service Very good experience keep it up..."

Tyrone Richards

"Wonerful atmosphere, gret food and friendly..."

Dianne Du Toit

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Keiron Brand

"The Eggs Benedict is exceptional! Otherwise small passionate family business, good decor, very well maintained. A very good December..."

Hannes Wessels

"Been meaning to write a review on this cosy new find for 3 weeks already so let me get to it! Found Delish on the Entertainer App and so glad we did...."

Clive Goodheart

"Cute, little cafe hidden in Hout Bay. I'm always looking for a good cafe to go have brunch, lunch or coffee with a friend and I think I have found..."

Katherine Hall

"It's light and comfortable, and a great place to go for a breakfast or lunch. We sat in a corner on a makeshift couch with pillows against the wall..."

Christie Lategan

"@mikhailbechus and I had a lovely budda bowl and coconut curry spaghetti for lunch. It was delicious thank you very much. We will be back to try out..."

TarrynLee McCluskey

"Very enjoyable spot in walking distance from where we're staying. I enjoyed the open sandwich chicken snitzel on wholewheat toast. The service was..."

Megz Mackintosh

"Gabi-Leigh Jacobson we baking up a storm. Chocolate spice cake,Greek Bougatsa,Apple streusel,chocolate cake, decadent carrot cake,crunchies,lindt..."

Liana Gomes Savage

"Family Sunday lunch. A cosy cafe in Hout Bay. Food was pretty average, no wow factors. The boys had burgers - the bun to pattie ratio was wrong..."

Food Ninja

"Great lunch at Delish. A real little gem in Hout Bay. Been here a few times and have never been disappointed by the service or quality of their food...."

Paul Spagnoletti

"After a hike we took our dogs and had breakfast here. We could sit anywhere outside with the dogs. Their coffees were wonderful. The Frittata was a..."

Lauren Kim

"A lovely place for a great breakfast and amazing coffee. The omelettes are just amazing. And the staff are so friendly and willing to accommodate..."

Anandie

"This time i went for late lunch with some friends ... The service is still friendly and efficient and the food did not disappoint me ... This place..."

Hend Amer

"I have been here twice and was very pleased both times. It is a bit removed from the usual hangouts in the hout bay area so the atmosphere is very..."

Ryan Harrison

"Quiet compared to the chaos at the sea facing restaurants. Kids menu was perfect. My meal had the only issue... Ordered a ploughmans platter and..."

Jeanette Verster

"Loved this so much for breakfast I came back for lunch the next day! I had the halloumi and grilled chicken salad - was delicious and they have..."

Megan Davidson

"Great homey atmosphere, good food and coffee, free wifi. Overall a great deli in the heart of Hout Bay. I highly recommend taking a visit to deli..."

Paige Ellis Green

"The smell of the salty sea air surrounds you as you sit and done in the quaint setting they have created. The food is top notch and the cakes even..."

Monique Van Wyk

"Cute restaurant offering many vegetarian and vegan options. The staff was friendly and the food was “delish.” One of the best omelettes we’ve..."

Sarah Dubrow

"Scenic cafe situated in the beautiful Hout Bay valley only a few minutes walk from the beach. Great breakfast and lunch options on the menu with..."

Darren

"Fresh hot coffee and fantastic food! Even at the midst of a power outage we received friendly, helpful service and warm delicious..."

Marike Joubert

"This popular place can be hard on you as the place can be packed to the brim. The locals know why they come here, as the place is somewhat off the..."

Mark Buwalda

"Been here a couple of times now. What an awesome find. Cheesecake to die for and hummus salad that will save your life. In fact, all my friend's..."

Shaun Acker

"'Delish' healthy food options and lovely wide array of choices. We were staying in the area and enjoyed breakfadr/brunch on Saturday AND Sunday. I..."

Linda Binder

"Scouring Hout Bay for something new, we arrived at this quaint bistro / restaurant. Warm greetings at the door, a lovely nook table with coffee..."

Mel Anderson

"Best breakfast roll of scrambled eggs ( served all day too!!) on the lightest tossted Ciabiata roll! Wife polished off her chicken salad which was..."

Luke Ziegenhardt

"Was at this establishment today Sunday 19 November it wasn't the nicest day ever in Hout bay saying that the manager on duty offered is blankets as I..."

michael cooper

"Order the white chocolate cheesecake!! As you’ve seen in other reviews, it is decadent and a must. The lox croissant with eggs was exactly what I..."

Jackie Gragnola

"Had so many great breakfasts here during my stay in Hout Bay. Really nice outdoor area. Tasty food and coffee. Great..."

Aaron Talma

"Real delish!:) All perfect ! Thank you for dinner..."

Igor Ivanov

"I had the stuffed chicken and it was absolutely divine! I’ve recently been to one of the top restaurants in SA and nothing was as good as..."

Jaime Cooper

"Fresh ingredients, stellar service and sublime flavours make this cosy, friendly Hout Bay Deli hard to top. It remains a firm, family..."

Jon Pienaar

"Very quaint place with an lovely atmosphere. I must say the thing that I found the most hilarious was the corkage you have to pay for brining your..."

jack van blerk

"My favorite all time place - its wonderful. Food is fabulous - everybody is so friendly- a five star..."

Cathy Ferreira

"We have had a few great meals here. We enjoy the vibe and the food here. Can..."

Steven van der Merwe

"Such a stunning place. Decor is beautiful and the food is delish! Staff were super friendly and accommodating. Chilled, peaceful atmosphere. And to..."

Kim Erasmus

"Although the ambience and aesthetic of the restaurant are quite pleasing. The coffee I was served was not exactly the standard I expected. The..."

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