TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

"Had a delicious plate of veggies from the harvest table, with a very nice cappuccino and that gluten free chocolate cake - wowsers! Well done guys. ..."

Marliza De Villiers

C O

Kznnz

The Snooty Fox

Beef Diana with Dauphenois Potatos

seafood platter

Double chocolate brownies

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Private Dining

Buffet

Accepts American Express

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

The Treatery

89/100 (1091 ratings)

Cake of the Day Slice

Chocolate Cake Slice

Liquid Sunshine Smoothy

Cappuccino Coffee

Custard Slice and Mocha

Chicken Mayo Sandwich

Grilled Halloumi on Toast

Beef Burger and Fries

Salted Caramel Tartiflette

Bacon Egg and Cheese

Salad Chicken Avo Bacon Feta

Toasted Cheese Sandwich

Custard Danish and Mocha

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Love the informal atmosphere, fresh food & imaginative flavours. I can highly recommend it! Good coffee too..."

Marianne de Jager

"Fresh, small menu means fresh food, locally and lovingly prepared. Love Leana's pies, you can taste the home-made magic. Crispy salads and superb..."

Paul Eric Hildyard

"Wonderful service and fantastic food! I would definetly recommend The..."

Melissa Meyer

"I really enjoyed the slice of carrot cake today . I would highly recommend..."

Brian Dixon

"Just delightful. You have to go there. Lovely atmosphere with great food and relaxing music played at just the right..."

Bronwyn Mackenzie

"Simply amazing and the specials are super friendly on the pocket and yummy on the..."

Carl Joshua Ncube

"Food was delightful! I love the decor and..."

Nicky Gray

"A really great cafe, with a wide variety to choose from. Our waiter was very friendly. My husband loved his toasted sandwich and my cheesecake was..."

Hannah Markham

"What a wonderful find! Great coffee, incredible breakfast menu, and a cake table that invites you to take takeaways. Service was spot-on with our..."

Staci Katsivalis

"Stopped by for coffee and cake twice whilst visiting Howick. It’s a café with lots of charm. I love the face brick and modern elements in the..."

Bronwyn Desjardins

"Went for lunch the other day, the food was divine, and the service was..."

Ken Waterhouse

"Beautiful spot with a lovely ambience. The staff was super friendly. The food was..."

Snethemba Zwane

"As you walk in you are greeted by a bunch of friendly staff accompanied by some sweet sounds tickling your ears from the speakers above. The place..."

Jean Gerber

"We had an excellent breakfast here! Fast service, professional waiters and a nice variety on the menu. There was also a table of baked goods and..."

Christelle Els

"Beautiful place. Just found the freezo coffee weak and a bit tasteless and the lemon meringue had a cake base instead of biscuit, which made it..."

Natercia Nell

"Absolute must visit if you're in the area. Every single thing we ate was outstanding. My dad is super fussy about lamb chops & especially cheesecake..."

Omishka Singh

"The menu was versatile and the specials looked mouth watering, the chef came out to explain the specials menu. All in all, I had a great time..."

Ayanda Sokhela

Reagan's Coffee & Gift Shop

Full Of Beans Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing food, amazing service..... Definitely worth stopping for something to eat and..."

Nadia Kock

"Amazing, what a lovely atmosphere, great service and delicious food. What a beautiful place it is definitely a hidden..."

Meggan Kate Boyd

"I have driven past Full of Beans Cafe a number of times when driving to and from the Midlands and I’ve always wanted to stop by but never got the..."

Anna Nolan

"We arrived just before closing yesterday and was greeted by smiley faces and a warm welcome. Great service, great food, great prices. Lovely stopover..."

Graham Gillett

"Lovely café and delicious food not even to mention the coffee. Highly recommend to anyone passing Howick or going thru Howick. Amazing..."

Amoré Tredoux

"Best new coffee shop, right at the entrance to the Meander. Awesome coffee, fabulous food and great hospitality!! You'll be so glad you..."

Nova-May Challinor

"Amazing place n very friendly staff, will definitely go..."

Phumzile Mkhungo

"Great coffee and food. The brie and bacon burger is a winner..."

Neil Graeme Cherry

"We had such a great experience at Full of Beans cafe. We took our little dog with who was welcomed with open arms. We will definitely be back. Thank..."

Ashleigh Smit-Gates

"Amazing place..."

Nonjabulo KaMlotshwa

"Best iced coffee ever.... They use dried dates for sweetness. So..."

David C Ballance

"You guys are GREAT. We popped in as you were closing and you and your staff welcomed us with open arms. The food was great as was the coffee and..."

Mike Sharp

"Had the most welcoming reception, brilliant coffee and fabulous..."

Christy Chubb

"Just one word........."

Bronwyn Tredoux

Cafe Classic

Wheelchair Accessible

"The coffee and cake combo was absolute value for money. We had cheesecake and lemon meringue, the slices were rather large and that included fresh..."

Susheela Mahadave

"Really lovely. So quaint, when you there outside you would never say there is a place where you can sit down and enjoy a lovely cuppa coffee and..."

Trevor Bloomfield

"Tucked away behind a fuel filling station is this little gem. Location is convenient but at the same time easy to miss. Really worth a visit for..."

Barrie Taylor

"The best pizza in all of howick. Would 100% order as a take away if you can't have a sit down. Lovely place to have coffee and a relaxing place to..."

Enrico-Reece Van Zyl

"Quiet, clean, functional, good food, food service. The sandwiches looked great served with chips and salad, and the lemon meringue was divine..."

Gillian Bure

"3years experience and performance is very..."

Sbusiso Thokozani

"Excellent breakfast. Table beautifully laid for a Christmas..."

Pamela Garven

"If you're really hungry when you stop here get the Vetkoek Burger. Its a beast. There Chicken Mayo Jaffel's are also..."

Justin Wienand

"My first visit to Cafe Classic last week.A lovely Cafe with indoor and outdoor seating area. There is also a separate dining area with doors, which..."

Leesha M

"Car wash was good value for money. I sense that queuing could be extensive but i was there early enough! Legit coffee shop for meals indoor or out...."

High Tech Security

The Vern

Food Bar Chicken Basket

Food Bar Halloumi Burger

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great decor, great food, quiet and quaint but would love to see some bands playing, just chose the wrong night to be here, but am coming back..."

Stephen Whitehead

"Great to see that the small town has such a vibey and happening venue. Always packed and always fun. Staff treat you like you're family and keep dog..."

Anastasya Eli

"Those in the mood for a genuine and relaxed experience should definitely stop in at the Vern. A slightly gritty industrial exterior opens up to a..."

hazzard goat

"Went there for a metal night, was amazing, the people were kind and nice, the service was on point. Food was nice, took a little long but they have..."

Kyle Ralph

"One of the few places around with rock/metal vibes, live music on a Saturday night and a great..."

Suhail Mahomed

"Hunter is a seriously polite barman, who has a lovely manner when dealing with us the customers. It is never a hassle for him to assist us the..."

Michelle Craigie

"Had a wonderful time there In August. Super cold beers and Amazing food from the kitchen. My favourite is the chicken wings And chips. Next time i..."

Craig Fleming

"Pretty cool venue, came here for a drink after a great time at pubs..."

Gavin Ferguson

"Stellar spot, great atmosphere and the dog friendly aspect is a huge win. Bands they bring in are also..."

Patrick Lee

"They are doing great work! Live music. Good food. Great..."

Sandy Chowles

Black Olive

"We popped in for coffee after shopping. Whilst the service was a little slow, we had the shop manager check up on us and the waitron staff were..."

Bronwyn Desjardins

"Decided to have lunch at The Black Olive. My wife opted for the lunch special which was fish, chips and a salad. I had the gourmet beef burger which..."

Trevor Read

"The staff and owner are very friendly and helpful! The food is great! The atmosphere is great! Their is plenty of parking! When I went there, they..."

Gory Wolf

"The new premises is a marked improvement with sufficient indoor and outdoor dining. The atmosphere is..."

Edric Pascoe

"Took my 2 older cousins there for lunch on Sunday We all had the Carvery ,which was a very nice meal . Just be aware that they do not have a liquor..."

Peter john

"Fantastic food and good atmosphere and service. (For old premises) Luckily the good food, friendly service and homely atmosphere moved along to the..."

Flipster

"Black olives food is absolutely delicious. The service is always exceptional as well as the staff are all so friendly as well as professional. Thank..."

Sarah Austin

"We arrived just before loadshedding. When it was loadshedding, pizza's weren't available which wasn't a problem as 99% of the menu was available. I..."

Warren Stevenson

"If you're looking for soul food, friendliness and a comfortable atmosphere this is a hidden little gem. Lance (Owner & Chef) always checks in and is..."

Cindy McMahon

"Great fining experience in Howick. They relocated, and the new spot is excellent. The food is very good, the staff is prompt and efficient. Check..."

Chris Wyatt

Piggly Wiggly Coffee Shop

83/100 (3482 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Woodstone Restaurant & Wine Bar

82/100 (1716 ratings)

Tortellini Alla Panna

Cheesecake - Passion Fruit

Fettuccini a La Carbonara

Fegatini Al Marsala

Spaghetti Alla Bolognese

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Just R25.00 for the most delicious breakfast( coffee excluded). My partner and I were most impressed with the freshness and quality of our breakfast...."

Nonnie Mbambo

"A relaxed venue for a pleasant breakfast either as a family or couple. If you want a quiet Saturday breakfast, it opens at 8.30 with the retirement..."

Jonathan O

"Great food great service. I will be returning and recommending Woodstone to everyone. Thank you for a memorable..."

Cindy Whitehead

"Hidden howick treasure ! Wonderful place to be - friendly service and delicious food ( Especially the..."

Priyanka Siveram

"We didn’t have a booking but they made a plan. Excellent food with friendly and efficient service. A minimalist wine..."

Berenice L

"The wood stone restaurant has left the best impression. Nolwazi our waitress, delivered unmatched service and was really friendly. We ate delicious..."

Shannon

"Very glad we booked ahead, otherwise we would not have got a table. Its popularity is a reflection of the great food and superb service, despite..."

Grant Berry

"Went with friends to celebrate being together again after many years. Wow. The service was great! I haven't had a kingklip for a long time so ordered..."

Ashley Crookes

"Awesome meal, outstanding atmosphere. The prawn and chicken curry was..."

Chris Wyatt

"The only place that does a better fish and chips is in Bilene, Mozambique. Usually a few times a month I pop passed on my way home for fish and..."

Lee Nieuwoudt

Ray's Cafe

Chicken Mayo Sandwich

Accepts American Express

Seating

Street Parking

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fabulous coffee shop. At first appears unassuming. Upon entering and sitting down on a beautiful hot kzn day, I was totally blown away by the ..."

Nava Naidoo

"Rays is under new ownership so I don't have the past experience to compare it with. I have recently been a couple of times, enjoyed every meal and..."

Tara Duncan-Anderson Hutton

"Best kept secret in Howick. Awesome vibe friendly staff and great food. Definitely worth a special trip for an outing event when in the KZN..."

Cindy Bro

"Amazing cafe to wind down. Had the best tea for two. Definitely made the trip worth..."

Teresha Bharath

"What a pleasant "little place" in Howick. So impressed were we we've booked for Sunday..."

Hereen Godley Pyle

"Tea for two .. Absolutely delicious! Freshest ingredients and so very..."

Marlaine Grout Andersen

"lovely quiet country atmosphere for great value for money food &..."

Patrick Flynn

The Farmer's Daughter

Open Pork Belly Sarmie and Breakfast Bruschetta

Cappuccino

Waffle Style French Toast

Pizza and Sauvignon Blanc

Pizza Bianca

Blueberry Nutty Muffin and Cream Dipping Sauce

Misty Falls Spur Steak Ranch

thursdays take away specials

Chicken Avo & Bacon Salad

Sandwiches

Spur Burger and Fries

Ranch Breakfast with Chicken Strips

Nacho Salads

200g Sirloin Steak on a Skillet with Chips and Onion Rings

Kiddies Beef Burger and Fries

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing service and great food! What more can we ask for..."

Jasmin Ghareeb

Nando's

"Went there for Manga Bubble 🧋💭,🫶💞❣️.quick service, clean, great atmosphere, nice music..."

Chosen Julliet

"I was a tourist and I dined in. The service was great and the staff was very..."

Precious Malobane

"We had chicken burgers and chips to take out. Everything was fresh, chicken was succulent. Highly..."

Fawzia Jagot

"We shooting ALMOSTMARRIED film in KZN Howick with our proudly sponsor Nando's..."

Wandile Nkala

"The location and set up isn't ideal, but the food and service was good none the..."

Ayesha Amod

"Had a great experience, food took a while..."

Silindile Kheswa

"Always good..."

Rezaan Cassim

"Quick delivery and amazing..."

Amrish_2304

"Contrary to the other reviews I've read the food was fresh and hot, no complaints. The restaurant was v cold so a takeaway would have been better...."

Badvoc Zero

"What a pleasure! The staff were amazing, very helpful and friendly, explained the menu, gave recommendations. The service was quick, the order was..."

Ashley Crookes

"Amazing little place. Was amazing to walk in and have a great team working there who were so happy to do their jobs. They were smiling and just..."

Venria Maia

"A bit more classy than the usual Nandos. Great staff, I hope they get a big bonus! Having travelled a bit now, this is perhaps the best Nando's..."

Steven Dovey

"Friendly service with a smile. Small cosy shop easily accessisible as well. Why not take a small detour to Howick from the N3. Take a break and enjoy..."

Sumesh Govender

Yellowwood Cafe

74/100 (1964 ratings)

Feta Bacon and Avo Tramezzini

Bacon Egg and Cheese Tramezinni

Vegetable Lasagne

Beef Lasagna

Plate of Chips

French Toast Breakfast

Bunless Chicken Burger

Lamb Shank with Mash and Veg

"Definitely worth a visit. The surroundings are beautiful, the waterfall in the distance is gorgeous. The staff were lovely, the coffee was strong and..."

Catriona Eaton

"Beautiful views of Howick falls. We had a veggie burger which was excellent except for the side sauce, not that good. But a great spot to relax and..."

SOOZ Wolhuter

"Great place for kids. They have a play area with jungle gyms, animals and space to run. We had views of the howick falls and it was a proper hidden..."

Anthea

"Wonderful location off the beaten track in Howick. It seems to be very kid friendly with a large play area and donkeys wandering in their..."

John Livesey

"HOWICKS HIDDEN GEM One of the most tranquil settings on the beautiful old Fairfell Farm with views overlooking the Howick Falls. The House was built..."

Stu Moffat

"Quick service, awesome view and affordable food. It's really worth the trip..."

Keaghan Tate

"An amazing venue with affordable and delicious food. I have been to Yellowwood Cafe a few times and I have always left feeling calm, full and..."

Kyle Mostert

"There's been some improvements done on the place since I last visited. It's a great place to go to with kids. Sitting space has been extended and..."

Lungile Sibiya

"Once in a life time experience, we recieved 5 star treatment from the second we walked in, even the animals gave us a stellar treatment. Food was..."

Dustin Hoffman

"Great views, good food, lovely garden setting, views of Howick..."

Antoinette Bezuidenhout

"If you have kids this is a definite stop. Lots of space to run and play. Gorgeous views with Howick falls in the background. Delicious, fresh and..."

Sam

"Lovely place, the people we met there were so friendly, amazing staff, great service and the food is just..."

Ziyanda Khuzwayo

"Such a beautiful cosy hidden gem restaurant, loved the ambiance of this place & the lovely fire place on a gloomy day . My husband and I love cafes..."

Leola Padayachee

"Everything about Yellowwood is excellent. The food, facilities, value and staff are definitely worth the..."

Sasha Anderson (Clan_Anderson)

"This is an especially great restaurant for taking the kids. Lots of jungle gyms and an awesome animal farm that looks over Howick Falls. Superb food..."

Candice Christie

"Lovely casual country eatery. I preferred this eatery to the ones in Howick village just because it's more casual. The food was nice and it's pet..."

Maureen Brown

Wimpy

Belgian Chocolates And Waffles

Strawberry and Chocolate Waffle

Dipped Strawberry

Belgium Chocolate

Brussels

Chocolate and Fudge Waffle

Chocolate and Nuts Waffle

Ice Cream Bubble Waffle

Salted caramel ice cream

Mcdonald's Howick

The Falls Rest

70/100 (2126 ratings)

Mixed Fruit Smoothies

Tripe Dish

Lamb Shank Vegetables and Mashed Potatoes

Boozy Cocktail

Quarter Chicken and Mashed Potatoes

"Beautiful falls. We were lucky to be there on a sunny day so we could actually see the falls. We had some fun in the immediate area and beautiful..."

Henk Vallentgoed

"Beautiful landscape, fresh air and clean environment. Good tourist attraction for locals and international visitors. Definitely a view worth taking..."

Bright Gazi

"If you have a few minutes, a sight that is well worth pulling off the highway. The location is currently getting a face-lift. You have to park about..."

Chris Wyatt

"The waterfall is beautiful and worth the visit. The area around is neat and..."

Chani Ter Haar

"Beautiful sight to see! Definitely a must visit..."

Cherise Atip

"It is sad to see this place going backwards and in disrepair everytime we stop over here. Although we have never had any incidents or heard of any..."

Eben Brits

"Beautiful waterfall with arts and crafts available. Renovations are still underway but still a must see stop in the Midlands. Cute museum located..."

Richmond Tourism Organisation

"An epic view of the waterfall. Charts with history and general information make for an interesting read. Can run a bit dry during the mid year winter..."

Usaamah Musa

"It's such a pleasure for me to see how the falls area is clean and safe! I remember walking there from my great granny's house in main street in..."

Meredith Torr

"Breathtaking, lovely, refreshing, beautiful.... Honestly this place is refreshing, there are maps that shows you the direction and the instructions..."

Yanelisa Awave

"I stopped at the Falls on route to Pietermaritzburg. I was pleasantly surprised at how clean the place was. It was not too busy when I went, so I had..."

Sharon Winter

"It's a really beautiful waterfall and with the platform viewing area being so well placed you can see the entire..."

Niven Naidoo

"The Falls are really beautiful and the viewing area was clean and not crowded at all. There is an information board which gives some history and fun..."

Nadia Jensen

"Beautiful 😍 I just wish that our government would take care of such areas, Getting down to fall is not a child's play not because of the mountain..."

Grace Bayisa

Kfc Howick

Debonairs Pizza

Debonairs Pizza on-The-Triple Feast

Debonairs Pizza Chicken Wings

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Debonairs Pizza Club

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