TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

The Verandah Bistro

83/100 (1456 ratings)

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"Absolutely delicious food. Enjoyed every bite. Wonderful place to take friends with attentive staff and a warm atmosphere..."

Rene Christiane

"Haven't been here in a while .. but was pleasantly surprised! Generous portions of food at very reasonable prices! Excellent staff! Really enjoyed..."

Rosemary Arlett-Johnson

"5 Star plus. Just had Sunday lunch and was absolutely awesome. I recommend for anybody looking for a nice place to eat . Excellent waiter Alvin ..."

Gerda Putzier

"Good food, great service, great people! I can recommend..."

Suzanne Louw

"Great place. Good food. Relaxing. Very very very friendly..."

Tokkie Coen Strydom

"The best eggs Benedict I have ever..."

Jade Myra Strachan

"Unfortunately Facebook only gives 5 stars. This place deserves 10 stars. This past Saturday was just too too amazing. I was lost for words and truly..."

Palesa Cakwebe

"Lovely atmosphere. Excellent food. Efficient and warm team and then Rita loved and always warm...making everyone to feel..."

Laura Harding

"The food was excellent. Had a lovely chat with Rita. We will be..."

Andre Gerhardus van Rensburg

"The tramezzinis are AMAAAAAZEBALLS!!!!!!! Awesome staff... quality food. Love love..."

Suyin Da Matta Smit

"5 ✴ ✴ ✴ ✴ ✴ Diens en die kos die Beste..."

Martie Volschenk

"Excellent food and friendly service with a smile! Thank you Rita and Themba for going the extra..."

Marlé Esterhuizen

"1st time to have Sunday Lunch at Verandah. The food were..."

Sanet Steenkamp

"It is a family and business restaurant, an avarage price and tasteful place to be any day of the..."

Andre Corbett

"Rita, the food and service is exceptional...brilliant like always. You have always created a brilliant vibe. Well..."

Lee-Anne Kassel

"Stunning plekkie. Het elke keer soos 'n oase gevoel waar ek net weer kon recharge oppad na ''n volgende vergadering. Bestuur en personeel van die..."

Winnefred Mc Nellan

"Fabulous food and their Sunday roast ....the best value for money and..."

Brenda Spagnoletti

"Always good food and wonderful service..."

Aletha Van Der Westhuizen

"Great friendly service. Chicken salad was awesome. Must try their..."

Tony Eva

"My fsvourite coffe shop/ small..."

Elma Bouwer

"Great food, great..."

Joao Paulo Henriques

"Have been to The Veranda many times as a nearby cozy coffee spot. Went recently again. Beautiful building which is well suited as a comfortable..."

Ms M

"Staff are friendly, food consistently great, warm pleasant atmosphere! Will recommend to anyone for a quick catch up breakfast/lunch or even a..."

Angelo Olevano

"my wife and I had breakfast and the food was very delicious, the portion size is not to bad ether and I like that they serve their chips in a..."

Renier Hechter

"The setting is breathtaking. I love the outdoor seating. The meals were freshly prepared. The waitering staff is very friendly. I enjoyed my meal...."

Keabetsoe Phello

"This restaurant is literally one of those that you have your kitchen tea, baby shower and birthday at and it will never get old!Interesting..."

Claudi-Monet Booysen

"The manager, Rita, was super friendly and helped a lot with organising a work function. The food was ready as we came. It tasted delicious and had a..."

Joanna Skoczynski

"All the food that was served was lovely. They have quite a selection on the menu and he cakes as you walk in said "eat me". The waiting time for your..."

Candice Gerber

"We had a pleasant family birthday lunch. Having booked in advanced I was impressed by the layout of the table and the little extras on it.The..."

Sebastian Ammon

"One of thee best places to eat on the West Rand. Beautiful scenery and ambiance and divine food. You must try the Cous Cous salad - to die for...."

Val Botha

"As we arrived there, loadshedding kicked in, they didn't have a generator but most items on the menu were still available, no hot drinks though......"

Antoinette Fairlie

"I was looking for a little coffee shop to do some work while waiting for my wife to finish a meeting. I stumbled on the Verandah bistro. I enjoyed my..."

Viljoenchris1

"This is my wife’s favorite place. The Sunday lunch is always a winner and is great value for money. They also have fantastic salads. The atmosphere..."

Gerrit Olivier

"Such a great experience! The service is overall really good. Prices are a bit above average. You get a decent portions, but not overly packed. Butter..."

Danelle Oosthuizen

"First but not last visit here. Surprised by the huge portions. Good food. Great atmosphere. Enjoyed my last meal for 2022😋 at..."

Vir Ons Mense

"What an excellent service and great place, first time I've always seen the place when driving pass. Loved the food ambiance and general customer..."

victoria manuel

"Always heard good things about this little gem and the hype is real. Food’s really tasty especially that Sweet chilli chicken onion & feta..."

Daleen Swanepoel

"Had a great lunch here. The crumbed pork chops were tender and juicy. My wife's prawn pasta portion was generous and very tasty. Service and vibe was..."

Terrence Kegel

"What a lovely time at The Verandah with the Family. The food and service are very good. Friendly..."

Johan Wolmarans

"Had some drinks here and overall it was nice. Just a bit noisy and crowded inside on cold days when you can't sit..."

Janette V

"Awesome food, friendly service! Great..."

Estie Botha

"Always such a pleasure to visit this quaint little bistro when I am in town. The service is excellent and the food is top notch. Try their selection..."

Devon Llywellyn

"Awesome day. Met new friends. Food was great. Love Rita and her..."

Fat Rpt

"Delicious Sunday lunch, Carvery with Dessert at a very reasonable price. Will definitely return. Very friendly..."

Taryn-Ann Pauls

"One of our most favorite restaurants to visit, always friendly service, excellent food and a cosy..."

Andre Kleynhans

"The Sunday lunch is excellent! Atmosphere: Amazing Food: Excellent Service: Langa is one of the best waiters on the..."

Douw Jooste

"The food was delicious and reasonably priced. The service was excellent...very friendly and..."

Sandy Nortje

"I took my Gran for brunch for her 80th birthday and we were very impressed. The restaurant is cosy, arty and very welcoming. Food was delicious,..."

Candice

"Had lunch here today my bestie. Great outdoor seating especially in these covid times. We were warmly greeted and our waitress was super friendly and..."

Kayshree

"Amazing breakfast and afford! Went again the following day for hake, the hake is very large and delicious! Love this..."

Tshegofatso Malatji

"Great food. Grear..."