TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

The Hussar Grill Rondebosch

82/100 (2317 ratings)

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"My son and I drop in every now again for a meal and a beer. Consistently good service and excellent food! Definitely our favourite spot for a good..."

Richard Willmore

"My favorite place in Rondebosch! Our study abroad group ate here multiple times during our visit and had Frankie as our host, she rocked! Thanks for..."

Hannah Ellis

"Great intimate restuarant,service excellent and my woman and myself had the most toothsome steak and lamb chops. The welcome by the manager was..."

Choene Semenya

"Perfect steak with creamy mushroom sauce and the most velvety baked cheesecake with ice cream for dessert - totally enjoyed it! I always recommend..."

Merisa Minter-Carelse

"Best steak I've eaten in Cape Town, plus the service is very good and the waiters on point and friendly..."

Camille Montocchio

"It's a great place,awesome service and the best belly ribs in the world ...not much bones more meat..."

Sasha Lee Harrington

"Had the best chateaubriand ever at the Hussars restaurant....and our waitress Thandi was so good it made all the difference. Have to give it..."

Nen Bligh

"Wow ,what an amazing night great place ,service kids friendly place and food was so delicious will go there again..."

Thoko de la Hunt

"I just went for coffee. I loved the friendliness of the staff, the ambience was great so I look forward to having supper there one night. Looks like..."

Lizette De Waal

"One of the very best authentic spots for good..."

Martin Farrell

"Steak excellent, atmosphere great and service friendly and efficient. Although not a regular, I have been coming here since the 1980's and it is..."

Liz Biggs

"OMG, the food, wine and vibe was amazing. A definite must for all steak..."

Gareth Qually

"Wow!!! I am speechless!!! The food is to die for and the service absolutely astounding! Desmond made our experience so much better and set a standard..."

Amorie Coetzer

"Excellent steak! Service was good. Friendly staff. Food overall well..."

Arthur van Zyl

"Atmosphere, food and service is always outstanding. It is one of the reasons why we have no hesitation in recommending this restaurant to our local..."

Jenny de Beer

"I was lucky enough to get a table on a Saturday evening because they are pretty booked up. So firstly I'd recommend making a booking. Secondly, the..."

Rebecca Rawcliffe

"The steaks were really great, full of flavor and my steak was grilled to perfection. My wife’s on the other hand was medium instead of well-done...."

Neo Sekgobela

"While on holiday in Cape Town, we decided to try it out. We were pleasantly surprised that the food and service delivered on their reputation of a..."

Carmen

"Very popular spot. A reservation is always good to make. Was introduced to pork belly at this location. I fell in love with the crispy crackling...."

Direshan Pillay

"Great atmosphere, friendly staff but service is a bit slow. However, the food is definitely worth the wait. I would definitely recommend this..."

Isabel Alfredo

"Had a superb evening meal. service was great , atmosphere was unbelievable. The food was the best we have had from a restaurant in ages.well worth a..."

Brent Dewar

"The service was not that great but to be expected in a busy restaurant like this. The food was excellent and steaks were grilled to perfection. The..."

Megan Van Rooyen

"No question about it, this was the best steak I have ever eaten! It was buttery soft and flavourful and the pepper sauce with it with delivered just..."

Benjamin Moss

"Steaks are melt in your mouth experience over and over. You can't go wrong. This is old steakhouse.flair at its best....only crit would be roast veg..."

Charlene Swanson

"On a bitterly cold mid week evening my brother and I decided to treat ourselves to an evening at an old favorite, Hussar Grill. Much has..."

Gmuller485

"I normally don't go like chains, I prefer original concept run by chefs with their own menu. But Husser Grill is a real pleasure to go with family..."

Pusm

"I really like the fact that students have access to such a refined restaurant in their midst for those days when fast food and takeaways won't cut..."

Nqobile Msibi

"Visited the Hussar Grill for a friends dinner party and was quite surprised when we arrived as I didn't even know it was hidden right on Main road in..."

Tia

"The service was spectacular. Our waiter was charasmatic and attentive to all three tables for my friend's birthday. The food didn't take long to..."

Tinéo Galela

"Lovely atmosphere. Had the Chateaux Briand. Mouth watering! Nelsons eye watch out! Attentive service. Wine selection good. Looking..."

Don1Julio

"The tomato soup was divine. Had chicken livers too..it was great.. The lunch specials are convenient and pocket friendly. Will definitely be back..."

Rony Azegele

"The food was delicious and the service efficient and friendly. Only one thing I could suggest, that perhaps they add more wines per glass to their..."

Cheanné Lombard

"Hussain Grill provided us with absolutely brilliant service. The food was incredible and came very quickly. The staff are attentive and assist you..."

Alex

"Aah Hussars, how I remember you from my student days way back when. And quite honestly nothing has changed from what my fond memories recall. In..."

Matthew Kretzschmar

"Gorgeous restaurant, beautifully decorated with a lovely cosy, homely ambiance. If it's a great steak you're looking for then this is your place to..."

Barbara Ann Hall

"The calamari is outstanding .Fabulous ribs The desserts are ok. Cheesecake not light enough and ice cream not home made.creme brulee uninspiring...."

JP Fluckiger

"Been eating here for many years. Definitely the best priced steakhouse in Cape Town. Great service, nice cosey interior. Nice menus selection. Good..."

Alan Tucker

"This has to be one of my favorite restaurants in Cape Town. Even though the seating can be a bit cramped the food is absolutely amazing. I was a..."

Marc Forrest

"Generally a nice, chilled experience. Waiter was friendly and efficient so no problems there. One of our friends food was a little undercooked but..."

Emma Bowen

"What's nice about this place is that it makes you feel like an extra in a mob movie where somebody's about to get murdered - so there's that feeling..."

Ben Rhys

"Warm, pub-style setting which is a surprise given its location, on Main Road. Service was excellent. Had the sirloin steak which was tender and..."

Sereshan Pillay

"Went here when i was preggers and craving some good old 'tjops'. Regardless of the fact that i had to have my meat well done they did not disappoint...."

Simone Hasselbach

"Unbelievable fillet bearnaise which was tender and grilled to perfection. The restaurant was completely booked out so I took the last seat at the bar..."

Alexandra Lourenco

"Combining my two holidays in south africa 2015 and 2016, I ate at least 3 times at the Hussar Grill in Rondebosch. The service was quick and..."

Jhjh

"Hussar huzzah! The steaks are good. The carpaccio is good. The chocolate chilli sauce is good. Unfortunately the snails are not so good. How do you..."

Foodster CT

"We were a 21:15 walk-in, and they were happy to accommodate us. After a short wait at the bar we were seated. We had already pit oyr orders in and..."

Catherine

"We were there for a birthday party of 8.Service was excellent, ambience was awesome.I ordered the sirloin on the bone, was cooked perfectly..."

Shad Lee

"The first one! Never disappoints. In the hustle and bustle between Claremont and Rondebosch. Staff are efficient and quality is good. Try hog ribs if..."

Nadia Van M

"The Hussar has been a family favorite for years! There's nothing like brilliantly cooked meaty food and delicious sides. I love how well-educated..."

Claudia Penny

"We have always had a good time at this Hussar Grill. Brilliant steak, service and always a really great vibey atmosphere. We’ve visited with big..."

MelbourneLops

"For that purrfect steak, time after time, the Hussar Grill Rondebosch NEVER, NEVER, EVER disappoints!The sauces are unrivalled and the steaks..."

PSN

"Good atmosphere. I had the Camembert for starter. It was a big portion and very good. For main I had the fillet on the bone. It was excellent...."

Christine Du Toit

"Hussar grill is easily the best steak house in Cape Town.. Been coming to the Rondebosch one for many years and again Sunday(13/09) my girlfriend and..."

Jonathan Romea Rhoda

"Another one of my favourite meaty restaurants. Awesome venue and vibe, excellent meat dishes. The fillet was as soft as a warm knife through butter. ..."

Thabo

"Rustic, cosy, friendly engaged staff, the sweetest bartender in town, I could go on and on about this place. I swear by the hog ribs, so much so I..."

Dayi

"The Rondebosch Hussar lived up to its usual reputation producing a really great steak. The Rump was the recommended cut of the evening. Always a very..."

Brian James

"Our June luncheon was at the Hussar Grill Rondebosch. We all had their two course lunch special. Three of us had the tomatoe soup and for mains PD..."

Three Pensioners Plus Our Attorney

"A date night favourite. Small, homely setting with excellent service staff. The Chateaubriand is beyond delicious, served with a sublime bernaise..."

Sue-Ann Fourie

"Excellent steakhouse with cosy ambience and great red meat dishes. A real favorite that my family and I will return to whenever we feel like meat...."

Richard

"The Hussar Grill has really good steaks and hearty meals accompanied by great service. It's a small and rustic place that's failed to disappoint. I..."

Chanel Pillay

"The steak is great! At any hussar grill, the steak is absolutely amazing. The price, on the other hand, not so amazing. No sides are..."

Jessica Faulds

"The best steakhouse! Meat/Game is always perfect!!! The meat is tender! My husband and used to come here for dates before we got married...and 6..."

Ntsako Valoyi

"The Hussar Grill is that one place that I believe is yet to disappoint. Really cozy and warm environment, friendly service, sometimes slow on..."

Una Singo

"Great steaks and sauces. My favourite is the fillet with cheese sauce. The restaurant is often busy (since they are near the Baxter) and hard to find..."

Nate Kettles

"Probably the best steak I've had in a very long time. All our steaks were made exactly as we wanted them, the sides that came with them were also..."

Gergana Young

"Great service and even better food! Delicious steaks and the ribs are to die for! The no corkage is also a win! A bit pricey but what you expect for..."

Joshuaverheul

"Delicious food and cozy environment. Will definitely..."

The Burger Blog

"Cozy restaurant. Always busy. They have really tasty tender steak. But I'll die for the wild pig ribs. Yum. The staff are all friendly and you get..."

Ants Anthea Fletcher

"I had not been to this steakhouse for a while but we made a reservation for dinner before the Trevor Noah show the other evening. While it is a cosy..."

Gabriel Webster

Chuck Yangs

74/100 (683 ratings)

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"The food is incredible and so well priced. Portions are enormous. And brilliant for vegetarians. Possibly the best option in the southern suburbs!..."

Tali

"Chuck Yangs if fairly good Chinese food at a reasonable price with large portions to share among friends and family. M favorite is their pork lunch..."

Direshan Pillay

"Very unique family/owners. Friendly, helpful and their food is really good. We are happy to take our vegan friends there as well. Whether take away..."

Sandid

"Went there with a friend. It was a unique and authentic experience. The portions are quite generous and will leave you satisfied with your..."

Khanyi.mzimela

"Best Chinese food in Cape Town. Been there numerous times. Sadly Chuck has passed away but his family are still providing amazing food. Please carry..."

Albert Prins

" Chewed here several times. The sweetcorn and chicken soup is surprisingly good. The special crispy pork has that addictive MSG tang that you're..."

Supervundu

"Decided to give Chuck Yang a try and I cant say I was disappoint nor can I say it was the best I have had. Had the Beef egg fried rice n the Chicken..."

Thuli Kunene

"Authentic Chinese food! Deliciousness cooked by the owner himself! The General Chicken is #1 and you wouldn't be disappointed with anything else you..."

Terry

"We've been regulars at Chuck Yang's for years and I've never had a bad experience. I enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and the friendly service! We order..."

Chloé Camu Kiernan

"A little hidden gem tucked away in Rondebosch but they have the best Chinese food in Cape Town. The food is always great and their general sesame..."

Natalie Kiernan

"We are regulars, once every 2 months for at least 4 years. The only Chinese restaurant in Cape Town we go to. Simple place, great dishes and the..."

Cape Town Pinelander

"We are never disappointed here. We usually order general pork/beef but this time opted for coriander and sweet basil beef and pork chop suey. The..."

Rosa Mackenzie

"Friendly atmosphere with good food at an affordable price. Would definitely recommend for the family or just as takeaway on a lazy night. Great..."

Matteo Grossi

"We're great fans of Asian cuisine and having received a voucher from Chuck Yangs through Zomato, we decided to pay a visit. Located alongside Some..."

JotterJo

"Simple, tasty food. Good service. Sort of place you'd go to as your local Chinese restaurant. A family run business with a sense of pride...."

Kevinyum

"I have been a customer of Chuck since the 1990's at The Chinese Seaman's Club/ Jewel Tavern in Cape Town Harbour. Mainly Chinese customers from the..."

D.A.Williams

"I was introduced to general chicken 2 years ago and I am still hung over it. I am 6 months pregnant all I think of is general chicken and sweet basil..."

Roonie

"Nice cosy venue with a good personal touch. The portions are always generous and enough to share between two people. The food is good especially the..."

Direshan Pillai

"The best Chinese food I've had in Cape Town, thus far. Got the beef lunchbox take-away for R60 and it was delicious (you know that if the cheapest..."

Rrbex Noms

"Venue is very simple and small, but the food is damn good. I have seen several Asian families eat here, which I always take as a sign of quality and..."

Johnny Jol

"Grabbed some take out from here last night. The General chicken to be specific as many of the reviews said it was amazing.....they were right. It's..."

Dayne Williams

"The good: waitress was absolutely fantastic, soup (beef noodle) came in a frankly enormous bowl and was delicately spiced without being too salty or..."

Daniel Urson

"The first time I ordered take-aways from Chuck Yangs, we had the chow mein which was far too salty so I was reluctant to go back but I went with my..."

Chantal

"This really tiny venue (only 4 tables max. 20 people with wife at front of house and husband/partner in the kitchen). tucked away off Campground..."

Lucille Byrnes

"Probably one of the best Chinese meals I've ever had. We were a party of 4 that shared egg fried rice, sweet and sour chicken, egg foo yong and beef..."

Adrian Kaplan

"Absolutely amazingly delicious food! Coriander Beef, General Chicken and Sweet and Sour Pork are the best we've ever tasted. If we lived in CT we'd..."

Bruce Wilson

"We go back regularly for one dish - the General Chicken. It really is that good. Crispy stir-fried chicken in a sticky barbecue sauce that is just..."

Jonathan Hugo Pienaar

"Great Chinese food in a very basic setting as it should be! We had brown beef and chicken cashew with rice and Chinese greens. Service is fast and..."

Karine Dequeker

"Had my birthday lunch at Chuck Yang's today. My second visit made to feel like family.Served some of the special dishes prepared for the family for..."

Harris

"A hidden gem with superb food and excellent service. We had the beef noodle soup, huge portion and our friends had the beef in oyster sauce and egg..."

Carlo Longano

"We've been going to Chuck Yang's ever since it opened in Rondebosch. On few occasions we've taken friends here and every single one of them loved it...."

Hershey Kiernan

"Been going to chucks ever since he was in Monte Vista. Never a bad meal. Best Chinese I have ever had. You will never regret a visit, and will be..."

Ryan Morris

"I recently realized how important it is to have a go-to good Chinese takeout spot and have been on the hunt ever since. Yesterday I found the place..."

Kirsty Donald

"Most consistent, authentic Chinese in Cape Town! A little unassuming gem. Been coming here for years and never been disappointed. Don't forget to..."

Lee

"There is only a few good Chinese places in Cape Town (except my home of course :P) This is the best Chinese place in Southern Suburb! This is..."

Hannah T3

"SUBLIME authenticity, super fresh & tasty, Taiwanese Owners & Chef, so good I'll be back with friends. Saw their tiny hole in the wall sign, and on a..."

Pebble

"Best Chinese take out I have ever had! Always filled with fresh veggies and the sweet and sour sauce they use is not luminous pink. The Singapore..."

Padi Mouse

"They have a special lunch box special that goes for around R60, has 3 side dishes and a chop with some rice, budget meals in a Taiwanese style...."

Denny Mo

"What a lovely hidden gem!! My friend invitede to this little Chinese restaurant. The waiter was very very friendly and well informed. He was very..."

Wanja Coetzee

"My review is based on the food and the service only. This is very authentic Chinese food. We had their steamed fish - this was perfectly done in a..."

Enid Son

"Rice noodles was awesome and the deep fried chicken just..."

Fauzia Ezaz

"We had a delightful meal here. It ticked all my boxes- clean, attentive/helpful staff/ decent background music and of course... Delicious authentic..."

Heather Miller

"Perfect dining experience. Friendly staff and owners. Meals were prepped within minutes and the food is as authentic as you can get. Their general..."

Larry Liu

"Great food. Portions are generous and delicious. "General" anything is amazing, general pork is our favourite though. Ordering over the phone is not..."

Colette Fransolet

"Chuck Yangs is one of the restaurants in Cape Town that make great traditional chinese food! The general chicken is a must have. The service is..."

Dillon

"First time here. I absolutely loved the tofu suey that I ordered. I was a little disappointed it didn't come with a serving of rice (this is how I'm..."

Stacey Janse

"We can only compliment Kathy for her nice welcoming and attentiveness and the good professional quality of the food we were served. The price is not..."

arturo dagostini

"Another great meal, can’t fault the food. Ambiance is a little lacking but part of the appeal..."

David Caras

"Walked past this place many times and finally decided to give it a try. A small gem hidden away with absolutely incredible food! Will definitely be..."

Willem Van Ryswyck

"V. Good Chinese food! @ reasonable prices...bring your own wine, no corkage..."

Michael Fulton

"This is by far the best Chinese restaurant ever! The food is not so oily as I usually find with Chinese food in general. The portions are big and at..."

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