TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

"loved it�good vibes �and food� #LifeGrandCafe would visit the place..."

Zinhle Langa

"Nice place to meet, drink and eat. The security monitor corner to corner what a safe..."

Kgosi Kebusitswe Mpolokeng

"Lovely place, a must for all fun loving people. You haven't had fun if you have not been at Waterfall..."

Francis Bisika

"The place is very welcoming the waitresses are very friendly and showing..."

Ally H. Ilanga

"Had the most amazing pastries and pies from one of your Saturday market stalls......Marcias Lighthouse Kitchen. � Absolutely..."

Suzette Georgiou-Grobler

"I like meeting new business partners here! For all your Forever Living/Iaso tea orders. Join me, fantastic business opportunity! Call..."

Thando Sphumezi M

"Beautiful place to have a good time with..."

Skhumbuzo Lukhele

"Top nosh place love live the one day, close to Africa..."

Dumile Ngwenya

"Convenient shopping center even though restaurants face car park... Woolworths checkers clicks all great service...what a pity that Remos is a..."

Keryn Hayes

"Awesomeness. Perfect dining n..."

Sbu Madlala

"Will definitely return....soon and bring my..."

Sabelo Bauza Matu

"I cant wait to be there again.. The service was perfect.. Food was Nice also the..."

Phindile Mbokodo

"awesome resturants great shopping. an enjoyable enviroment to shop in and the resturants are..."

Valerie Abbott

"It's one of the coolest and upmarket shopping centre in the North. Loving the techno gym without..."

Ratty Rattle

"Ambience: I appreciate how the music is loud enough to be heard properly but also low enough to be able to have a conversation. Food: The food..."

Motjatji Sebola

"The ambience and service is impeccable. They always exceed my expectations. Prices are reasonable and the food is top notch 👌 Ooh also the..."

Lerato

"The food was amazing as well as dessert.I just didn’t understand why one waiter manned lots of tables while a lot of the others just stood..."

Katlego Mohlala

"I par ticularity love this Life Grand because of it's convenient location. It's my waiting area for when my nieces & nephews go to Bounce. I can shop..."

Valentine Bilankulu

"Really pleasant spot. The coffee is good and strong, and the food presented well. I had the Salmon Benedict - really nice flavours with the sourdough..."

Diederik Van 't Hof

"Enjoyed our Sunday brunch here. our waitress was really attentive and helpful. The food was great. Love the decor too. Will be back to try out other..."

Riona Arjoon

"Food was amazing! I tried Salmon Benedict but we all shared our food from the Lazy Breakfast to the Salmon Surprise. The interior was beautiful...."

Little Miss Rabbit 🐇

"This place is definitely my top 3 favorite restaurants. It is absolutely beautiful and serves great food and cocktails. Their waffle is the best..."

Nosipho

"I came here for my birthday and it was absolutely amazing. The alcoholic beverages(I’m talking cocktails,wine,champagne etc) are the best thing..."

Thule Mathebula

"I have no words! We were looked after very well, our waiter (sorry I forgot his name) deserved that tip. Been here before but today felt different...."

Khuthala Worx

"Very nice venue, a great atmosphere for eating out with friends. The service was okay, a bit shoddy at times but maybe that was due to the fact that..."

Neo Ramagaga

"Great atmosphere and service and without a doubt the best pizza I've had in Joburg. Would definitely recommend it! The only downer is that they..."

Tsenge

"Mm. That salad bar is such a win 😍 although for any additional protein you basically pay the price of another entire meal, which is a bit..."

Natalie De Canha

"Bit on the pricey side but so definitely worth it. Total yumminess in every bite! I'd definitely recommend one of their tapas platters and a good..."

Sumeshnee Bachan

"Had a good work lunch here. Waiter was attentive for a large table and the steak was good. Only issue was the couches that you sit on that are an odd..."

Stuninho

"Popped in for quick brunch and I was so excited that serve breakfast until 12:30pm. This larney place has good variety of vegetarian items on the..."

Gary Greenberg

"An absolute favourite, I love it. Perfect for a nice lunch or dinner with friends, it was so awesome I would casually come and dine alone :)..."

Tshegofatso Katastrophik Mohlele

"Noticed this placed for a few weeks and heard some good things about it too. Their breakfast menu is limiting but decent and the prices are a little..."

Kirsty Ballard

"Great food. better when its not a turn up and so is the service. Still not black man portions but i can live with that. Tastes awesome. Only did..."

Swiss Kamba

"One of my fav spots to hang out with friends in summer! Food & drinks that is on offer is great for sharing & also very tasty. The ribs is one of my..."

Diana Mak

"You know you are sitting at a table full of foodies, when they are using their cellphones as impromptu lighting for each other as to capture the best..."

Lloyd Loots

"My favorite hangout in Pretoria! The decor and steup of the restaurant is absolutely beautiful and it has a certain old world charm. The service is..."

Naz M

"A wonderful spot for a catch up lunch with a lovely friend. We were quickly seated, placed our drinks order and were quickly served. We took a while..."

Esther Shaidi

"27.01.2017 A few colleagues decided to meet here for after work drinks. We didn't realise how busy and packed this place would be the entire evening...."

The Food Musketeer

" My new favourite restaurant. Great tasting food, great presentation, great service. If I could rate higher I would. Tip: order the lamb shank you..."

Dino Constantine Valsamakis

"Awesome breakfast with the girls. So impressed, especially since I had to be up at the crack of dawn. Definitely will be back there soon to part..."

Charlize Mia Steyn

"Great, chilled vibes for a relaxing Sunday. It's inviting open plan and beautiful breeze make it the perfect spot to enjoy the view and ambiance of..."

Tanya

"Decided to visit the other branch at Waterfall corner,the vibe is totally different from my favourite outlet in Mall of Africa however, food is still..."

Lebzzz

"This has to be my favourite place at the Waterfall Corner precinct. The service is OK, but the good is decent and I like the setting. The menu also..."

Jerrod Moodley

"My favorite salad in Johannesburg! I love that you can choose exactly what you like and that they work around your preferences. I usually get the..."

Healthy Heart

"Great for a coffee date or supper. I find some menu items over priced. However the decor is beautiful enough to distract you from that..."

Eve

"Great place for breakfast, love the eggs benedict. Service has room for improvement though. Lovely little cafe but the acoustics are a bit off, can..."

Charmaine

"Life Grand Cafe, Woodmead buzzes on a Saturday night. The food here is always excellent and the service is friendly and efficient. Not the place for..."

Carole Craggs

"I am quite the fan of this place. It does not matter if you are in the mood for breakfast, Friday cocktails or a simple date night; this restaurant..."

Samantha Spiro

"Extremely extremely in-love with this place! Honestly one of the most beautifully decorated restaurants I have been to. The open air set up allows..."

Nel

"Brilliant decor. Modern, rich and left you feeling like you can afford more than your pocket can handle. The prices were a little higher than..."

Vinolin Naidoo

"Menu and surroundings reminds me very much of Tashas. Can recommend the salmon fish cakes. Waiter needed training on wine list - I ordered a cab sav..."

Lauren Leigh

"Life is beautiful. It's a symphony of beautifulness- if that were a word. Beautiful decor. Maira Koutsoudakis has such a good eye and the aesthetic..."

Bulelwa

"I ordered the health sandwich which was really delightful. It's odd ratio of more veggies to meat (chorizo) makes one feel as if you've had a light..."

Shaneil Moodley

"Everything about this establishment is beautiful. Our breakfast was wonderful, the service was great and their prices reasonable for the..."

Candace Gloag

"I've been to this restaurant time and time again, it just never disappoints. The waiters are very engaged and not moody, the food is great, amazing..."

Tshidi

"First time at Life Grand and I was rather impressed with the atmosphere and setting. Lovely furnishings and the service staff were accommodating and..."

Rhonda Hamilton

"This restaurant brand has endeared itself to the GP dining scene because of its broad menu variety. It caters for almost all tastes. I've never been..."

Maxwell Gauld

"A bit pricey but very good food and a nice setting. Recommend the eggs Benedict or lazy breakfast for breakfast and the coffee was also really..."

Janine Howard

"Love the atmosphere of this place and the decor is just stunning. I tried the mushroom pasta and for dessert the molten chocolate pudding - divine!..."

NazmiraS

"We had lunch here for Mother's Day, and when we arrived I wasn't really hungry. That changed when I had a look at the menu! Everything looked so..."

Rozelle Gaie

"I really enjoyed my total dining experience at Life Grand Cafe; from the booking which was done efficiently, to the confirmatory smses. We went on..."

Ciji

"Visited Life Grand for breakfast while visiting Joburg for the weekend and was very impressed by the setting and ambiance of the restaurant. I..."

Deelan

"Came here on the third day of the mall being open. The service was a bit choppy with multiple waitors trying to take our order but we understand that..."

Genevieve Law

"Recently we celebrated my sister in laws 30th birthday. A mother of 4, including a set of twins, she never fails to surprise me with her zest for..."

Rizwaana RSR

"Went to Life Grand Cafe on a Friday evening. The place has a great vibe and the food was really good. I had a lamb shank, the shank was good but I..."

Makgalake

"Love everything about this restaurant. The decor is stunning, especially in the evening! I love the salad bar, the mushrooms and the three bean salad..."

Devin Sage

"We literally only had 40 minutes for a quick lunch today after a meeting. Our waiter Tebogo was wonderful, even though today was only his second day..."

Steph

"Food and vibe are always 👌🏾👌🏾, I seem to be finding more excuses just to dine there!! Staff is very friendly, helpful, keep up the good..."

Ayanda Tshuma

"The place was packed and buzzing on a Sunday lunch slot. We had granitas (fruit juice iced) which were all amazing, definitely refreshing for a very..."

Simon Trollope

"This place saved date night for me after a bot so pleasant supper at some West Rand outlet. We popped in shortly after 9pm. The place was abuzz with..."

Hlayisani Sambo

"This place is really great. The food is to die for, thoroughly enjoyed every bite. Outstanding service. Lovely outside seating area. Coming..."

Lebohang

"Great vibe and gorgeous décor. Really light, which created quite a chilled atmosphere. Met with a mate for lunch here and had quite an attentive..."

Bene Katabua

"I could easily go back just for their watermelon, rosewater and basil granita. In fact I craved them during my first pregnancy... But their salads..."

Claudia McGregor

"Loved the ambience in this restaurant. Light and airy. Really good service as well. We had breakfast and it was really good, so good that my..."

Thavashni Reddy

"I believe in second chances, my first experience at Life Grand Cafe wasn't the best, as the service was terrible. Anyway this time was different. We..."

Vishal Mistry

"Went there for a lunch and the atmosphere of the place is decent (looking into the parking lot and all). The oysters were some the largest we have..."

HungryDiner2.0

"It is such a pleasure to write about Life grand cafe (Waterfall) it has been our hang out spot since it opened, the friendly staff members make it..."

Thabile

"I'm pleased to write a review about the great service my friends and I always receive from Life Grand Waterfall. The food is fresh, the service..."

Thato Mmereki

"Great place to pop in for a delish lunch. Stunning atmosphere and decor - you almost feel as if you are on holiday.The salads are fab, you..."

Gabriela Limberis

"I popped in with my mom yesterday for lunch and we absolutely LOVED IT !!! We had a salad , which we made up ourselves at the salad bar. It was..."

Nikita

"What a lovely restaurant, the view i had was lovely!! I was there for a friends birthday celebration, and decided to have dessert since I..."

Katlego Mabusela

"We were invited here for a Hello Joburg #HelloRecommends event and it was a real treat! We were given a set menu so I can't comment on the regular..."

Janice Kelvin Leibowitz

"This was my second visit to a Life Grand Café. My friend, sister and I went there for breakfast today. The ambience is beautiful at this restaurant...."

Binita Mistry

"Decor and ambience is good. Food flavours are great but portions are small. calamari main feels like a starter. The granita drinks are refreshing...."

MJ

"As I work round the block from waterfall corner, I often go here for lunch. I really like the open layout and the atmosphere. The best part of LGC is..."

Dipäyän

"This is a seriously lively place on a weekend which is good for business I suppose! With that liveliness comes a lot of noise (and for me being a..."

Casper H. J Badenhorst

"the atmosphere is stunning, the drinks are delicious (especially the watermelon mojito), food is good - lacked a bit of seasoning but tasty overall...."

Deshanya Naidoo

"Brrr....what happened to the warm summer nights. Dont dispair the friendly staff, will organise a heater for you. I enjoyed the tapas, ribs and lamb..."

Molebogeng Lekala

"Great food and amazing atmosphere. You can't go wrong here. Try the salmon it's very good. Waiters are being friendly and try their best to..."

Kevin Scoble

"Such a great restaurant. Went for a Saturday lunch with friends. Service is on point and food was fantastic. The restaurant has such an inviting..."

Chelcie Barnard

"Make-your-own salad bar was great and fresh. Vibe was good too! A great experience in a lovely area. ..."

Dean Sevel

"Absolutely love their salad menu and choice. You almost create your own salad at their salad bar once your protein of choice has been prepared. It..."

Alexandra Horne

"After hearing all the great reviews, I decided to try Life out for myself! Called in as it was on Mothers Day and as expected, it was full. However,..."

Sabeeha Kathrada

"Decided to visit Life Grand Cafe for a late Sunday lunch with a some friends. The restaurant was pretty full and only one table was available..."

Anisha Lutchman

"I love everything about this restaurant ! What a lovely brunch spot ! I have visited this restaurant numerous times now and it has definitely become..."

MissBeaz

"A friend recommended Life Grand Cafe to me as it is one of her all time favorite restaurants. Now I know why. We went for a late lunch/Brunch and..."

Shannon Correia

"I've come to this restaurant so many times & I seriously cannot get enough. Every dish on the menu is delectable & the staff is super friendly. I'd..."

Zami Mokaba

"Contemporary cafe located in the waterfall shopping area. You may be gazing over a car park at the construction happening at the new mall but the..."

Kyle

"This is one of my favourite restaurants to dine/lounge/work at. It offers such a flexible vibe for whatever you going for. The service is always..."

Sbusi Dlamini

"Although it's known for some of the best Red Velvet cake around, it's one of my favorite spots for Eggs Benedict! Good menu overall and the coffee is..."

Adrian Shannon

"I had a really lovely light lunch here. Gorgeous big salad with my choice of toppings like mixed olives, artichokes and crisp broccoli florets. I..."

Julia Louise Domanski

"Life is absolutely lovely. I created my own Banting breakfast without a hassle (halloumi, avo, egg and coffee with pouring cream). The ambience is..."

Maxine Gunzenhauser

"Serving Life at Life Grand Cafe!we had the amazing "lazy breakfast and salmon surprise". Besides the great food options I love that the restaurant..."

Likers Of Things

"This particular Life Grand Cafe is fairly new and I must say it had lovely food. Their pastas are very very good and are rich with flavour. They make..."

Tanya Venter

"Always looking for a great new breakfast spot, we popped into Life Grand Cafe this morning. It's quite easily my new favourite place for breakfast -..."

Julia Kaleta

"I agreed to meet a friend, who later got stuck in traffic...just from parking and walking towards Life, I found it to be fabulous! The rustic, but..."

Amohelang Potloane

"I love the vibe at Life Grand Cafe at Waterfall Corner. You're always bound to see a famous face. I wouldn't recommend breakfast here (because Remo's..."

Jevani Pillay

"Hands down, one of the most visually appealing chains of restaurants/cafes in Joburg. Raw finishes combined with industrial decor make for a cosy and..."

Cláudia Monica Rodrigues

"Beautiful venue. Can get a bit full and noisy. Advisable to book a table if plan to visit on a weekend. New menu was in place, so many items not..."

Maajidah Agerdien

"Lovely restaurant with a great menu. Coffee selection is great, and the best, real chocolate latte's! Definitely worth a visit ;)Can get bit..."

Melissa Claassens

"Came here for a late night coffee and treats. The vibe of this restaurant is very energetic as loud music plays. They cater for cold nights by having..."

Idalina Silva

"Shmeh - an okay spot in my opinion. Food is decent, but the slow service and constant crowds are what have kept me from coming back. When I..."

Alexandra Du Plessis

"Life always has an impressively vibey atmosphere, and it's often difficult to get a table during their busy hours. Service is often slow..."

Sebastian Kelly

"Last night we went for drinks...awesome vibe and a very nice Long Island ice tea;-)I luv breakfasts at this Life. From the french toast to..."

Sharima Bramannan

"Lovely cozy restaurant. Booked a table of 30, they were so accommodating and not one person was disappointed in their delicious meals. All meals were..."

Robyn Amy Fincham

"This place is just amazing. The food, the ambience, everything is just spot on. Beautiful decor as well. Definitely coming back, had an awesome..."

Noxolo Felicity Shabangu

"Gorgeous venue, fantastic menu. Wonderful to sit outside for breakfast or lunch or even cocktails in the afternoon. Stunning cocktail menu and a..."

Leanne Van Breda

"Great, relaxing environment outdoors and excellent food! I highly recommend their seafood which was amazing (salmon and calamari) and not to mention..."

Nerissa

"Life Grand Cafe in Waterfall Corner is a stylish and upmarket restaurant, with great lighting and lots of modern key pieces. As we arrived yesterday,..."

Lauras World

"Really great vibe, food and service. I ordered the seared salmon and it was lightly seared to perfection. My mojito was really good and overall..."

Ms Tifa

"Lovely atmosphere and decor with a good layout. The menu is inviting and made my mouth water before even seeing the food! We enjoyed the Charcuterie..."

Philip Van Der Walt

"Good food, good portions and very nice cocktails. Its a very nice place for lunch especially when the sun's out. If you're having the tapas do try..."

Rohan Bhasin

"Beautiful ambiance! Refreshing and bright - even the evenings there have a very modern, romantic feel. Used to be relatively exclusive but now gets..."

Rebone Mofulatsi

"Great vibe. Fantastic food. Pleasant service. Good place to chill on a Sunday. Awesome variety of fabulous food you're sure not to be disappointed!..."

Arjun Agarwal

"You feel like you in Cape Town, even though you sitting in a parking lot... It does not feel like it. I heard so many things about the..."

DJCC

"By far my favourite restaurant around these parts! I've been there quite a few times and each time has been simply awesome. The ambience, the decor,..."

Dee Delekisa-Koko

"With a very "indoor is outdoor" theme, you get a very relaxed vibe from Life Cafe. I had brunch here with some friends, and the food was delicious -..."

Darshik Garach

"Great vibe, great food. After reading some of the negative reviews when the place launched I was skeptical about trying it out, but I got to say my..."

Erasmus Bart Sihin

"The decor is upmarket contemporary and inviting. The ambiance is lively, and the service is exceptional. I ordered sushi and the Sea bass ceviche,..."

Andrea P. Diaz

"I keep coming back to this Life because of the ambience it's a lovely place to dine and chill out with friends. It is always full during weekends so..."

Tlaleletšo Rasethaba

"This was the first time I visited this Life Cafe - I am a huge fan of the one in Hyde Park which makes the best red velvet cake in Johannesburg!!..."

Samantha Gabriel

"Lovely food & atmosphere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love their Paper Tiger cocktail - not for the faint hearted though!! #PerfectLocation #GreatPeeps..."

Botlebosele Mofokeng

"Lovely atmosphere - casual environment.Interesting cappuccino designs. Nice range of Tapas to share. Desserts are a treat - excuse the pun..."

Gerald B Lau

"I absolutely adored this place when it was situated in hyde park. In those days, i was a regular, obsessed with their sushi, arribiata pasta and my..."

Natisha Balkaran

"Excellent spot for lunch, drinks and dinner! Their menu offers a selection of dishes that are bursting with flavour and are made with the absolute..."

Bronwyn Esterhuizen

"Fantastic little restaurant at Waterfall Corner. If you haven't been its a real must. Pretty much every dish is served well and with love. Have yet..."

Garth Balabanoff

"Great place to chill with friends not ideal for a business meeting cause the tables are too close to each other is like you came to dine with other..."

Percy Morena

"Awesome setup awesome vibe awesome location. Service was a bit slow and out of stock on most of what we wanted. Food was lovely just served..."

Nsindiso Hlatshwayo

"Good service and great vibe. The watermelon, rose and basil smoothie is a very refreshing drink for summer. The rose water is a bit over powering. We..."

Natasha Moodley

"Life Grand is located in a great area it has the most stunning interior and a Fantastic vibe,amazing very tasty cocktails, food is also good,..."

Matshidiso Malongete

"Mcqueen cocktail when the lady said it was the first time she ever sold it since they opened the resturant, i got worried.But my oh my... i..."

Boiketlo Lintsa Xotongo

"This fantastic restaurant in the waterfall corner shopping centre - for breakfast, lunch or dinner this is the place to be! Service is fantastic and..."

Kevin Barrie Levy

"What a great outdoorsy restaurant (ignore the fact that you look into the parking lot though!). We went for an early Saturday morning breakfast only..."

Ka Wing 88

"The restaurant was brilliant, there, presentation of the food was eye catching. There were no problems except trying to find the restaurant at first..."

Duncan Olivier

"A beautiful restaurant, the decor, layout and ambiance is phenomenal! The service is exceptional and the food is perfection.We shared the..."

Michelle

"We usually go to Life Grand Cafe at Hyde Park, so when we heard that a new one was opening at the Waterfall Corner Mall, we decided to give if a..."

Linguini

"A friend and I decided to go have cocktails at Waterfall Corner last night. As the centre is very new and there are many new vibey restaurants, we..."

LoveFood! Blog

"Really a great place to chill and have dates at. Noise level is perfect to handle conversation without screaming. Drinks are amazing. Food was..."

Rudolf Ludick

"I absolutely love this place, I have been here numerous times and I haven't been disappointed. The food is always delicious and fresh. I really enjoy..."

Nqobile Masikane

"Had a wonderful family lunch at this place. Great vibe, good food, and efficient service. It wasn't full but that was a weekday lunch. It's very..."

Kabelo Kgobisa

"10/10. We went for Mogodu Monday and let me tell you, what a great spot with good vibes. (I have to mention the seats are soo comfortable😅). It..."

Masego Banda

"Celebrated a friend's baby shower and they offered flowers for the table which was really kind considering we couldn't bring our own..."

Thuledu Maphalala

"Walked in with an awful hangover but I had the biggest smile when my cappuccino arrived, I was seriously impressed that all those words fitted in..."

Lee

"We didn't eat there,but food looked good around us and the cuppachino's are prepared with special..."

Vaughnice Du Preez

"It’s nicer here during working hours, after hours the loud patrons flock to the place. For the first time their Rib eye steak was so..."

thiba Mokwena

"First experience at Life Grand Cafe. The venue and setting was formal, neat and clean. The layout is neat and spacing is enough for a good..."

Barend Pretorius

"I enjoyed the sushi 🍣 here, the order however took more than an hour to arrive. The Chef apologized for the delay and explained that he’ll do..."

Chloe Kebs

"Had dinner with a friend here. The place has a great vibe and is a nice hangout on a Friday evening. The menu offers a variety of meals from starters..."

Damian Heinz Sakoor

"Tried the paella and baklava. Paella was good, but I would have liked a few more prawns for the price paid. Baklava and ice cream was tasty (although..."

Kameel Gopal

"The place is very nice and chilled. It does get a bit full though so if you are a person who does not mind crowded places and some noise then it's..."

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