TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

The Salt Yard

76/100 (516 ratings)

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"The food was good for the price you pay. The service was excellent and I think if anything brought me back it would be that! Overall a very pleasant..."

Gemma Scholtz

"We went over for a quiet meal just before the kitchen closed and to our suprise, the food was immaculate. Considering the imminent closing of..."

Nick Haynes

"What a Little Gem!!!Did not expect much when we arrived but Wow were we surprised when the food arrived!We ordered Fillet with curly fries,..."

Natasha Haddon Jansen

"My favourite calamari in Cape Town! Their sauces and flavours are amazing here, and I love their curly fries. They also do a good milkshake. The only..."

Emma Divaris

"Good food, great atmosphere, service was good and staff were very friendly, smooth and well oiled machine of a bar. Would highly recommend to anyone...."

Tommy Van

"I had the pizza burger and curly fries. Not knowing what to expect, I was impressed by how it looked and tasted. The burger was massive and I could..."

Nicole Stacey

"My first time at The Salt Yard and I was very impressed! Fast service, vibey atmosphere, delicious and fresh food and great portions that are value..."

Daniella Ellis-brown

"This is a quirky place where I've tried several dishes! They make really good breakfast and pasta ! Calamari salad my boss loved :) nice privately..."

Yajna Gold

"Pros:1. Good food2. Affordable3. Nice ambienceCons:1. Can get noisy at times especially if you're seated in the diner..."

Nira Jagadeesan

"Love the ambiance and the service. Awesome food and cocktails perfect for every mood. Must visit this place. One of the best I have visited on..."

Noopur Shah

"Local is lekker! This little place has one of the best meaty burgers in town. Grilled the way you like it, yes they get MR perfecto!) and served on a..."

Vicki Heard

"My first time to this restaurant in my area and I was most impressed. The prices are good, the helping are not large but adequate. The staff were..."

Nancy Soller

"I really adore this place... I find this place to have a lovely atmosphere with a unique twist. Of course the very first drink I always ask for is..."

Ash

"Cosy local eatery. Nice vibe. Cute rustic Italian decor. Friendly staff. I had the chicken prego sandwich, which was a generous portion with heaps of..."

Lynsay Sampson

"I've tried several of their gourmet burgers, their ribs, grilled calamari and salad selection. I've never been disappointed with the food. Good..."

Camilla Hazell

"Really good food and very generous portions. We enjoyed the mussel pot and garlic bread; fillet with chimichurri sauce, sticky pork ribs, and a..."

Carmen Davids

"Popped in for a lunch to delay an airport wait. Great vibe in a Sunday with live music, friendly service and tasty food. Layed back vibe. Give it..."

Dean Addison

"We were a large group celebrating a birthday, so the cocktail menu was thoroughly tested, and was found to be excellent. As well as the classics,..."

Catherine

"When in need of an after work drink, this is the place to be. Casual vibe with feel-food food and great cocktails. Atmosphere is laid-back..."

Sharese Hunt

"Best burger , best music, best attention by owner , best pizza. Worth a drive even if you not a local. If you want something that's not Mexican ....."

Catherine Flack

"Ooooolalaaa! This fabulous liked spot opposite The Fat Cactus in Mowbray is definitely a hidden gem!Wonderful little menu offering burgers,..."

JotterJo

"Hands down the best cocktails I've ever had. There are no shortcuts taken in this bar - you want orange juice, they make it fresh right in front of..."

Maxine

"The restaurant is a cool looking place that accompanies great food. The Hamburgers are tasty will a nice sized beef patty!! They also have an awesome..."

Adrian De Graaf

"We (family of 5) visited the salt yard on a Friday evening without a booking. Because we where early we were able to get a table that was reserved..."

Andreas Bohms

"Really good food, great staff and awesome little hidden gem in Mowbray. Difficult to find parking. But promise its all worth it when you try one of..."

Rache De Goede

"We decided to check out this new restaurant in Mowbray.Their service is good and their food is delisious! They also have very unique cocktails and..."

Tara Kearley

"Was really impressed by the food and service. Great prices! Awesome menu. I love the vibe this place exudes. Ordered a regina pizza which ticked all..."

Kelly Frielinghaus

"Really enjoyed the atmosphere here, the food is also good but not wow though. But all in all I like this place, it is not pretentious :)We..."

Hannah T3

"Brunch at the Salt Yard this morning. Classic eggs bennie is rated 10/10- served on English muffin, great quality ham, perfectly poached eggs and..."

Food Ninja

"This lovely little Italian restaurant sits in the heart of trendy Mowbray and is open pretty much all day. Their menu includes pastas, pizzas, steaks..."

Zoey Malcolm

"Went here for lunch with some colleagues. Food was delicious, well prepared and had good portions sizes. Had to wait a bit but nothing too..."

Shaun Haskell

"This fantastic little place is a true hidden gem. Superb service and decent prices. A fantastic place to have an Italian style evening with a..."

Catherine Eames

"What a lovely experience. Good food and service. We came on a Sunday afternoon and were greeted by the friendly manager and shown to our table. I had..."

Paul Meeser

"Great looking restaurant with friendly and efficient service. Great craft beers to compliment the awesome food they..."

Adrian de Graaf

"Great food. Excellent portion sizes. Prepare to wait for 35-45 minutes, so not great for a lunchtime..."

Mehraj Dalwai

"Had a wonderful time. Very good food. Only thing was the noise from the street and drunken..."

mai unger

"Excellent burgers. Best curly fries ever. Cool chilled..."

Sean Greyling

"One of the best hidden gems in Cape Town. Great food, craft beer and always a good..."

Kurt Daniels

"A good place to eat! The food is pretty alright, and the interior vibe of the place is nice. They have gluten-free crust options for their pizza..."

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