TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Crawdaddy's

89/100 (6054 ratings)

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"Awesome, friendly service! Couldn't wait for you to open! Well worth the..."

Anita Robins

"Thank you for your friendly service and clean restrooms..."

Lorinda DeWet

"The best service in centurion and great friendly ..."

Christo Botha

"You will never have better chicken livers.. never ever.. salmon salad is..."

Dieter Kruger

"Took my little brother's who were visiting from P.E and honestly the entire experience was five star. Burgers were fantastic, were happy to pepper..."

Devon Ray Coetzee

"I love Crawdaddy’s. My goodness. I had supper here twice a month when I was a student, the food and service is exceptional. Bring your mates,..."

Thando Cele

"Huge menu and great atmosphere! I had the grilled calamari and ribs combo and it was hands down the best I’ve had in Pretoria to date. There..."

Tayla

"Went to Crawdaddy's on a Wednesday night, the place was packed but not cramped. The service was superb! The menu is a bit daunting but a pleasant..."

Albie Bester

"I ordered a Pemba style chicken which was delicious, juicy, nicely spiced and not overcooked. The portions are also huge! Service was quick...."

Tham

"Great food! The seafood is amazing. The service is great, waiters are very kind and accommodating. Definitely going back! Always have a great time..."

TheGirlWithTheBlueHair

"Had the prawns and lamb chops, wife had sole and both dishes were incredible. Waiter Monique was impressive. One of the best seafood restaurants we..."

Charles Parsons

"This place is honestly the best restaurant i’ve ever been to. The staff are very friendly, the atmosphere is chill and the food is AMAZING! I’ll..."

Jamie Pretorius

"If you’re looking to get your fill of good quality, hearty food, then this is a must visit. Amazing and delicious portions of food served by a..."

Gerrit Rautenbach

"Crawdaddy’s def. a place myself and my wife enjoy to go to on a Sunday for a late lunch.When driving up to the Bistro it looks like a..."

Rudi Swanepoel

"I have been meaning to go here for some time after a recommendation. Finally did it and the experience was exceptional. It's a vast menu and all..."

Sudhish Mohan

"The best asian soy glazed ribs I've ever had. Generous portions for a good price, I went for Valentine's Day with my boyfriend and he got a fillet..."

Mona Yao

"The definition of insanity. Placing a Rocco Mamas close to the best hamburger joint in Pretoria. Crawdaddys is 👍🏻. Service and ambience just as..."

Paul Hartigan

"This place literally has everything you could possibly crave in one place. The menu reads like a novel and draws flavors from all around the world...."

Mikki M

"Heard a lot of good reviews in the past about Crawdaddy, and I finally got to experience it myself.They have quite a vast menu with a bit of..."

Thandi Ndebele

"I have loved this place from the get go. Consistency consistency consistency!!! You ALWAYS get what you pay for. Staff are young and vibrant,..."

Adel Smith

"What a pleasant experience.The food was amazing... Brooklyn seem to never disappoint!The staff were impressive.We had the..."

Monique Calitz

"Excellent food, great service and lovely atmosphere. There is a wide variety to choose from. The prices sre good and you grt real value for your..."

Sean Nelson Riley

"Seriously good food, made with little pretence! My Dad had their T-bone special and we all ate some of it!!!!! So good and a huge portion. We also..."

Mariette Krause

"The portions were generous and delicious. I had the Pemba hake - which was well cooked and covered in a delicious spicy coconut sauce. The atmosphere..."

Mallory Perrett

"Having been to the Craws at the Waterglen Shopping Centre a few times before, the restaurant itself in Brooklyn is not as appealing in terms of the..."

Nicola Bursnall

"You just can’t go wrong with Crawdaddy’s in Brooklyn, this is one of the best restaurants in Pretoria! The food is always amazing and the service..."

Faryn Edelstein

"One of my many visits back to Crawdaddy's and I am always stuck with what to choose for dinner. The meals are always cooked to perfection, filled..."

Kirst Talbot

"One of my favourite seafood places in Pretoria. In all my years of dining at Crawdaddy's in Brooklyn the service and food has remained good...."

Portia

"It's dominated by white people, with lowkey music... aura filled with laughter and sounds of chats. But generally low in sound. Waiters are..."

Hulie Malie

"We had the most pleasant running experience at Crawdaddys this past weekend. Myself and 2 friends were searching a place that was still open with..."

Orielia Pria Egambaram

"Crawdaddy's has a very laid back vibe which was perfect for my family and I.I had the Chicken Strips and Prawns and I was pleasantly surprised...."

Yemurai Muchenje

"Amazing service, delicious food, got our food exactly how we asked it for and my boyfriend even said it was the best steak he has ever had and he is..."

Gia Maré

"This place never fails to impress us. We prefer the one in Brooklyn but both are great. It's heated in winter. Also the waiters tend to be young..."

Jenine Botma

"As a steak fanatic I can say crawdaddy's has the best quality meat in town. Service is good but frankly if your meat is of this quality then they can..."

Riaan Van Der Walt

"I have been a fan of Crawdaddy's for a long time...and have been left satisfied every time. A great and extensive food menu and wine list. I don't..."

Patricia VdB

"One of the best places in Pretoria to get nice seafood. Great service and good wholesome food. A little bit on the oily side concerning food. The..."

Erica Geldenhuys

"Love Crawdaddy's, special service, friendly, efficient waiters, great food - great variety of starters, best prawns, ribs and meat in town and..."

Celeste Schurmann

"It was amazing. I really enjoyed my food and the service. The salmon bruschetta was to die for. The portions are generous. I am sure to come back...."

Keabetswe Chirwa

"What can I say, best service, best food I had for a very long time. Meat was prepared at perfection, just as I asked for. Service was excellent,..."

Geraldo Ciampi

"Busy place!! And good food. Had the chicken and prawn strips and jalapeno poppers and the coffee milkshake which were really good. And the food..."

Suchismita Simhadri

"Booked in advance for a Sunday family lunch and luckily I did as it was packed! Not much space between tables and it was a tight fit. The decor is..."

Saiyuri

"My friend and I had lunch on a Friday afternoon at the Brooklyn branch of Crawdaddy's. It was a very busy afternoon, however the waiters were still..."

Ciji

"Back to Crawdaddy's for my all time favourite black plate prawns; yet again they did not disappoint! Perfectly cooked prawns on a bed of chips that..."

Sabrina Mortimer

"Situated in brooklyn, there's plenty parking at the back.The food is amazing! I love the prawns! The selection of wine is great..."

Neeta Raga-D

"We requested that the burger patty be cooked medium, but unfortunately this request could not be met. Other than that, the food was reasonable and..."

Franca Le Roy

"Awesome food portions and great food! Good service and awesome vibe!!! Very affordable and not too pricy for the quality of food you get. Best..."

Keiran Kruger

"It was about time for a date night and we decided to visit Crawdaddy's! Service was a bit slow initially and it took a while before we received..."

Jacoline

"Crawdaddy's Brooklyn is opposite the Austen Robberts Bird Park. Saturday night it had a cheerful, buoyant vibe. We secured the last table on the..."

Wilna Bester

"Call me stupid, call me Ms Obvious. Call me whatever you like, but I was convinced Crawdaddy's was made famous by their steaks. Maybe it's because I..."

The Foodie Corner

"Really looking forward to our dinner tonight at 18:00. The only way to spend your anniversary!!!!! Will rate after we've been there tonight!!!!..."

Shané Bloom

"So at first I was a bit skeptic to try this place out but I don't regret it one bit. The service we received here was amazing, they are so friendly..."

Abdullah Mahamed

"Wow wow wow! I don't know when last I had such a good T-Bone. The atmosphere here is also awesome. I have only heard that Crawdaddys Brooklyn was..."

Peder Maas-Olsen

"The atmosphere is the the highlight at this place- dimmed with candle light it certainly makes a spot for a romantic date or just a chilled calm..."

The Pretoria Explorer

"I would've given Crawdaddy's a 4.5, since I've been here about 4 times, but during the last visit, made a reservation and got a really badly placed..."

Azeezaran

"I had the blacktop mussels that come in a delicious wine sauce, served with a nice bread. Great place and very attentive crew. Will certainly come..."

Boris

"Wow! If you want great food in Pretoria and don't know what food-mood you're in, try Crawdaddy's. Their nautical/shipyard inspired decor os truly..."

Janthinus Schrage

"Didn't think I'd find a place with better lemon and herb sauce than Ocean Basket, but apparently now I did! Healthy dinner, check! Want more, check!..."

Lenize Potgieter

"My favorite place to eat in Pretoria good service and a nice vibe 😍 everything I've tried was amazing but I go back every time for the..."

Danny

"It's always a treat for us when visiting Crawdaddy's ... ! Had an absolute stunning yummie night out with friends at Crawdaddy's Brooklyn. Best food,..."

Olivia Sophia Odendaal

"Crawdaddy's has quite a reputation and after enjoying a delicious lunch here I can say it is well deserved. I ordered a chicken cordon bleu, which..."

Melissa Do Couto

"The go-to spot for all parents-varsity res students family dinners! Never been disappointed! Fantastic food, service and vibe! Simply put, a..."

Ricardo De Freitas

"Distinct ambience, large menu selection, big portions. Good service. Not necessarily a place to go for a stunning meal but fine for Friday lunch. My..."

FranklyFree

"I always see how full Crawdaddy's is and now that I've dined there, I can see why.It has an awesome atmosphere, friendly and competent staff and..."

Shannon Aerts

"Had lunch here and was not disappointed. Service was excellent, waiters were attentive and friendly. Portions are large and packed with flavour. Huge..."

Anouk Heneck

"We've been to Crawdaddy's quite a few times but not recently. We went this past Saturday and as usual the food was delicious...always a good vibe in..."

Dirk

"We went to Crawdaddy's for my brother's birthday, as usual the food was delicious. However, our waiter was overly attentive and sometimes intrusive..."

Shaina Boswell

"Crawdaddy's has friendly service. Unfortunately I found that the inside was quite poorly lit and seemed a bit gloomy but there is interesting decor..."

Anna Potgieter

"Overall the best seafood restaurant out there ...in PTA.Do yourself a favour their crawdadys seafood platter for 2 is fantastic .I always add a..."

Marcel Armani

"I've been going to Crawdaddy's for years and have yet to be disappointed with a meal! There service is consistently good and the food is always..."

Alastair Waldeck

"Amazing food, great service and really competitive prices! We drove through from Joburg because everybody raves about this place and it was..."

Janine Howard

"Crawdaddy's is definitely of my favourite places to eat in Pretoria, I've never had a bad meal at the brooklyn Crawdaddy's and the service is always..."

Dansway01

"Probably one of the best places around for foreigners to mix with the local crowd. Great watering hole and superb sea food. And its surprisingly kind..."

Chintan Dharmani

"A family favourite and always up to standard. Peri peri chicken best in country!! Good food at good prices. Try and get a table on the decking..."

Iain

"What a great vibe! Even for a week night, Crawdaddy's was packed and lively. I hadn't been here since my 13th Birthday back in 2005 and was really..."

Steph

"Friday night supper is always busy but the service was excellent and our food didn't take as long as i expected.. the oysters were delicious and..."

Luqmaan Adam

"Very best steak house in Pretoria hands down. They also make very good fish too. Never had a bad meal and always value for money. A must when in..."

Alexia Bosanquet

"An old favorite! Great place for a laid back evening of unpretentious seafood for me! Service is awesome with super friendly staff. A very casual..."

Tyron Van Rensburg

"Service was great, ambiance was ideal for a Saturday lunch. Cool sprays kept the temperature down on the heated summers day. My selection..."

AG

"This is a heart meal must stop. The decor is rustic and service reasonable. The best peri peri chicken I've tasted in ages...."

Roland

"My favorite restaurant in the world, try the camerbet cheese with balsamic vinegar steak, you won't be sorry, it will actually blow your..."

Robert Tony Yao

"Very good food a great atmosphere. It is easy to spend a great night here with friends have a drink and eat to much. Parking can be a problem but it..."

Mariska Meyer

"Visited here with 15 hungry bodybuilders from Australia. By Australian beef standards this place was amazing. Many of our group said it was the best..."

Daniel

"One of our favorite treats! But remember to make a booking ! Of all the Crawdaddy's we prefer the Brooklyn restaurant. The food portions are quite..."

Jennifer

"Best prawns ever! I'll be visiting again soon!Good prices, great service! The menu has a wide variety of meals to choose from. Really great..."

Cindy Basson

"Nothing fancy, but honestly the most perfectly cooked steak, time and time again. Always busy, staff are attentive and friendly. Worth a try for..."

Richard Craig Steyn

"Had a late dinner at Crawdaddy's on Saturday.. We ordered the seafood chowder and 1kg ribs with extra onion rings. The chowder was nice, i just..."

Liezl Van Heerden

"Always a great choice for a Sunday lunch, great variety and good service! This is one of those to keep on your restaurant rotation, never..."

Theo Pretorius

"Absolutely amazing. My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our time here. Chicken livers and creamy garlic snails for starters and it was delish! For..."

Danielle Devereux

"Crawdaddy's is truly a favourite of mine. Be it there juicy burgers, tender steaks or amazing milkshakes they never disappoint. The rustic bar vibe..."

Ayrton Pinto

"May 29 dinner: My office friends who had previously stayed in Pretoria, had come to SA and hence on a Friday evening, decided to go to Crawdaddy at..."

Maulin Parekh

"Incredible! Amazing food and amazing service! Combo meals are a must. Prawn and rib combo is delicious. Cheeloin steak is also great. Waiter was..."

MJ

"Crawdaddy's is a solid 4,5, with the best combo plates on their menu.. Whilst the menu is quite extensive I find myself returning and always ordering..."

Chris Sawyer

"This is my families favourite restaurant. The times I have gone with them, the chef has always been willing to veganize a meal for me - and it was..."

Lu-Marie Fraser

"Love the vibe.. Perfect place to be in the summer, outside on the deck looking out into the view... Food is incredible and paired with a nice wine......"

Michelle

"Absolutely delicious! Although I am not particularly fond of the decor nor ambiance, the food is always divine! My favorite dish has to be the crab..."

Charne

"Always an option if you don't know what you are looking for. Wide variety will never disappoint. Quality big portions. Value for your money...."

Kari-Mari

"Good food and fanatic service from Matthew...Good recommendation to anyone thats not sure what they feel like having as the verity is so great...."

Louis Coetzee

"Easily one of my favourite restaurants in Pretoria, they have a huge menu with such an amazing variety of food that it's actually sometimes difficult..."

Cheryl Von Solms

"Consistently good... Whether it be steak or sea food, they hit the mark every time. We had a seafood platter which was top notch. The surf and turf..."

Michael Morton

"We had a Crawdaddy's Platter, and was certainly enough for two, one if you a REALLY hungry. Food was fresh and prepared well, as was the..."

Douglas Rens Ulyate

"The best meeting spot for me and friends from the east to get together. Staff are always friendly and knowledgeable on their food. Would be nice to..."

Bernice

"Always packed with a lively buzz - no fuss restaurant. Menu with lots of choices and combos. Absolute value for money and a nice place to meet and..."

Lyndi Bosman

"My favourite restaurant in Pretoria. Amazing food and great quality for money. Plus the staff are all young and friendly and very eager to help out...."

Zoe Miles

"Another great restaurant in pretoria. Amazing. I don't know why I haven't visited Crawdaddys before, seeing as I live just around the corner. It..."

Travers Sagar

"Absolutely LOVE this place, the service is excellent the people are super friendly and the food is really yummy!!! The atmosphere is also awesome..."

Talita Jacobs

"Cosy fireplace, incredible menu. Springbok Snails and Magic Mushroom Steak. Creative local and lekker. Always nice to be back. Friendly staff and..."

Frans Pretorius

"This establishment has had a great reputation for many years and you can still count on a great meal with excellent service. The wide selection on..."

Lauren

"Brilliant as always !! Chris Brown our waiter rocking our table of mad woman !!Food 10/10Wine 10/10Ambiance - 10/10 ( has to be when..."

Lee-Anne Jacobs

"Wow wow wow!. What great eats! Have heard alot about the brooklyn branch. Did not expect them to fully blow my mind with their amazing food. The..."

Robin Lily

"Crawdaddy's is that steakhouse which is a cut above the rest. I have beenthere on numerous occasions and whether it is for a lunch or dinner you..."

Chokker

"What an upgrade from where we just came from. Great vibe inside the restaurant and gas heaters situated all over for added warmth. Hubby had a great..."

Nita

"Great lunch and very friendly and helpful staff!! I had the prawns and my girlfriend had the chicken breasts and both were fantastic!! If I was from..."

Keegan Meano

"Great food, vibe and the ice cream and chocolate sauce is a must have. Martin our waiter was excellent. Thank you for the great service! ..."

Simone Jennifer Klaasen

"So I was craving a nice tender juicy steak for brunch, I go to Crawdaddy's and they inform me that the kitchen only opens at 11:30. So I said I..."

Tyler Mirtle

"Crawdaddy's on a Sunday, Crawdaddy's for a family meal. Their staff are super friendly, super attentive, and basically what you look for when you..."

Vicky Jankiewicz

"We have visited Crawdaddy's on many occasions. This is always the first place I suggest when we go out with friends and family for lunch or dinner..."

Tiaan Liebenberg

"Been here twice and loved it both times! Good seafood, chicken and love the Moroccan strips potjie! The atmosphere is good if possible get a table on..."

Monique Le Roux

"Crawdaddy's, as usual, greets one with a feeling of "welcome home". A very high standard of food and service, and a lively vibe all round. This time..."

Dan De Bruin

"Where do you start? With such a variety of great food and wine...Seafood, Curry's, steaks and more, I had most of them and not one was even slightly..."

Arno Boshoff

"That is a 4/5 for the ribs! So far the best rib place in Pretoria. Their house speciality sticky ribs are rather scrumptious. There is a rather..."

Martin Sox

"Had a great evening here in a great setting. The staff was well presented and knew the menu and specials well. Service was prompt on time and always..."

Gerardt Pierre Viljoen

"First dined her 25 years ago when it was a third of the Size and the only one. Whenever we visit SA we always take time to visit and are never..."

Joe Kuzsel

"We thoroughly enjoyed the outing. We've been to this specific Crawdaddy's before, and on both occasions we were satisfied. We had mushrooms for..."

Richardt Rabe

"Ribs were nice and tender almost falling off the bone though the meat was lacking in flavour. The chicken strips were nice and crispy and the prawns..."

B

"Great experience. Super friendly staff. Very professional..."

Liezel duTwa

"The food from this place was off the hook. We bought a seafood platter and didn’t want calamari so the chef made us more squid heads. Mussels were..."

Sile Owo

"This was one of the best places I have ever eaten. The service was impeccable and that really made the night for us. The food was also very good..."

Matthew Pieterse

"Great food and excellent quality across a great variety of cuisine. Still a solid Pretoria favourite and with very good reason. Service also top..."

Pierre Coetzee

"The location is convenient and the menu has a great variety of meals. The bone marrow burger was extremely tender and delicious. Cray fish was well..."

Pedro Miguel

"Awesome food and great service. I can really recommend the deconstructed..."

Gerard Kempff

"Good food.. Pricey but won't regret it if you make the right..."

Ob

"From start to finish the service was just amazing. Delicious food with a warm and cozy..."

Zelia Swart

"Had a great time here menu has options for any occasions without been to much and the experience was really..."

Owen Matthews

"We got there before they did the actual opening and they allowed us in. The service is good and the food outstanding and prices are very reasonable...."

Flaviour Shogole

"Loved it here. The staff are so friendly. The food is of quality. I’ve never had such a delectable milkshake such as their Turkish Delight..."

Babs Lass

"The food was great. I had 1kg of ribs which were excellent and very well portioned. Awesome atmosphere and vibe. The service was also excellent. I..."

Kevin Aus

"Loved it! The proportions were bigger than I thought and the food was seasoned just right!, althought the lack of lighting made it hard to eat (it..."

Ivan

"Excellent meal for the family. Good Saturday night bar vibe. Enjoyed our time..."