TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Higher Ground Restaurant

82/100 (3818 ratings)

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"The food was amazing, the view was beautiful as we had a dinner with a spectacular view. Service was really great and the staff were very..."

Chantelle Swanepoel

"Beautiful view,spectacular service and the music was lovely,an experience to be cherished until forever!!!will definetly visit..."

Fifi Manhattan

"The 500g T-Bone Steak was delicious and very nicely cooked to perfection. Veges were tasty but relatively small quantities. The view was amazing and..."

Mark Hazell

"Very good experience and the view is amazing........"

Leshidi Vania Kwena Seopela

"It was very nice and d view up there is very..."

Annah Tikky Masango

"Staff lovely very efficient. Vibes good everyone very friendly and food very good.Just wish they would change special menu..."

Joanne Zimmermann

"Beautiful setting, super service and great steak..."

Nathanconradie

"Amazing! The view, the smell of the food coming out of the kitchen, the taste of the food on your table and the friendly service all contributed to..."

Johannes

"The staff are always great. Thank you to Vusi and Jimmy. The food is always delicious. The view is stunning. They have the hottest cuppachino ever,..."

Hengie

"Visited for the breakfast in the sky experience. The food, service and overall experience were great. The breakfast was simple but very delicious...."

Motjatji Sebola

"The view here is what most come for,it's lovely to just sit here and watch.Service is friendly.Coffee was good,.I had eggs on rye,breakfast was..."

A Foodie Travels

"Beautiful view, simple but tasty menu and good service, always enjoy eating here mostly because of the beautiful views of Sandton. Lovely place for a..."

Jessica Armstrong

"Excuse my cute selfie I forgot to snap the food 😂Yeah so I was little hangry when we arrived, make sure you’re on time so you don’t miss..."

Lindelwa Lioness

"Great service from Zanele! Beautiful view and great food enjoyed with friends.Lovely restaurant to take the kids on a nice hot day. We will be..."

Claudia Da Silva

"Very relaxed place. Not badly priced. Very extensive menu, catering for everyone. Live music for sunday lunch. Great place for kids. Will be back...."

Stephen Castle

"Good food. Decent service. Lovely view from the restaurant. Not badly priced. I will definitely be going back in the Summer for..."

Zandi Phoshoko

"My all time favourite. Open air, fresh feeling that really uplifts you from the city hustle and bustle. Food is average but good. More of a chill out..."

Himesh Mistry

"This was such an awesome place. I would have never know about this place if i had not won vouchers here. Its situation in a school property and..."

FoodiewhippedSA

"Loved this place! seated on the deck, with a magical view of joburg!This venue is a must for the magical view and the food is delicious! I..."

Neeta Raga-D

"What a lovely view. I have been here for both breakfast and dinner and have been amazed at the stunning view. The only downside at night is that the..."

Megan Porter

"Location location location! Best views in Jozi . Food sadly a bit mediocre and service generally slow. Best to go for pre dinner drinks . Watch the..."

Leverne Mountany

"Great venue with a relaxed and casual atmosphere with a view of the Sandton skyline. Beautiful for sundowners or great dinner with friends ans..."

Anandie

"The service was decent and the view was amazing! However the meal we had was very overpriced and lacked anything special. The coffee was okay. I..."

Richard Hall

"Only ever been here for drinks but it seems like a cool place. It has a great vibe. The fact that you have a wonderful view of JHB is just an added..."

Chante Daries

"I must admit I had never heard of Higher Ground until I was invited to a private event here. The restaurant is a bit hard to find, as it is located..."

Thirusha Reddy

"Had an unbelievable picnic at Higher Ground quite a while ago but still worth a review. Firstly the service is top notch. It's exceptionally good and..."

Tiffany

"A five star gourmet meal is not always your craving. The Higher Ground is similar to some of the Bowling Clubs in Johannesburg, although it is..."

Carel Böhmer

"Very pleasant and relaxed eatery.Have had breakfast and lunch here and always enjoyed it.The service is always friendly and brisk and..."

Cdawg Dubya

"My Wife and Visited for our date night on Tuesday 10/05, this was my first time here, On entering the waiters where friendly and attentive. and the..."

FoodieM

"One of my favourite spots because of the stunning view of Sandton. Food is also really nice. Very tasty. Haven't been let down on that front. My..."

Kat Koebke

"Favourite place in Joburg! Recently hosted both a small family dinner on my birthday and a bigger sundowners gathering a few days later at this..."

Megan Schoeman

"Wonderful location and a nice relaxing vibe. The food was good but not great. I ordered the calamari which had Cajun spicing. It was enjoyable..."

CL

"Awesome spot for drinks after work as well as dinner! Came here with a group of friends and it was a great experience. The homemade burgers are..."

Lesa-Jo

"The big smokes best kept secret without a doubt and a secret that needs to get out. The Higher Ground restaurant exemplifies the perfect hybrid and..."

BT

"It has one of the best views. A perfect spot for Sunday lunches. Good food, nice collection of wine, attentive service, pocket friendly. Will..."

Dipäyän

"Higher Ground is one of those unexpected surprises in life. I love to go for a relaxed afternoon lunch or sundowners. The first time I went I was..."

Maja Debeljkovic

"A great weekend lunch spot! Set high up in the St Stithiens school grounds, it has a great view of Sandton. The food is good and reasonably priced..."

Rhian Doc

"Beautiful view of sandton at night very relaxing and good quality on the food but definitely a must for the view even if it's for dinner or drinks....."

Ricky

"A sweet little place with the most amazing view over Sandton. My poached eggs on rye was okay- they could work on their 'poached eggs' which are in..."

CaraLee

"A great spot for a chilled and relaxed time. With a couple of options for different people this place will be sure to have something for you. From a..."

Shaun Edmeston

"Great view. The food is not bad - but nothing to write home about. Nice for a quick lunch on Saturday afternoons. The service is ok. ..."

Linda Meyer

"Had a pleasant dinner here many times in the past. The food is always above average to very good. Waiters are friendly, and know regulars by name...."

Johan Snyman

"Went here for a quick lunch on Friday afternoon. The view and vibe of the place are awesome. We had a toasted sandwich, a beef prego and the..."

Taryn Spark

"Higher Ground invited me to their opening many years back so I had the royal red carpet treatment. I was introduced to the different dining areas..."

Yolleen

"The first thing that needs to be said about this restaurant is that the view is spectacular. Your look out onto the Sandton skyline, and I can just..."

Shelley Burt

"i was looking for a place with a view. And EVERYONE I asked suggested this place. A restaurant in a school. Not weird at all. But all the reviews..."

Shahil Juggernath

"Very cool place with amazing views. Food is alright, service is ok. Best of it the view of sandton. Personally I believe a brunch/lunch is the best..."

Joe

"Truly loved it here. Kids get to play on the sports while elders catch up on wine on the deck overlooking Sandton. Wish there were more cocktails..."

Luthando Nogwebu

"Fantastic restaurant with fantastic views. Could possibly be the new spot to go to in JHB. Great value for money with the great portion size and..."

Raymond Langa

"This is Jozis hidden gem !! Oh yes , if your looking for a amazing spot and great comfort food then theirs no doubt the higher on the beautiful..."

Zaakiyah

"It seems odd to have a restaurant on school grounds but the combination obviously works. The views from higher ground are spectacular and this is the..."

Bridget

"While the views,sunshine and live music are a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon, the food at Higher Ground is par. Steaks are really just ok but..."

Caitlin Hopkins

"What a breathtaking view! All I want to do is go back and sit and chat on the veranda with someone special! Although the decor is not that great it..."

Ria Fraser @CityFlavours

"We had a delicious meal here tonight, but there was a lunch time function that went long over lunch time and made the Atmosphere stupidly loud! They..."

Philippa Dyne

"I visited Higher Ground this Sunday for a one-man lunch and I had the best time ever. The service was impeccible and I got to enjoy one of the best..."

Nhlanhla Khumalo

"Took my better half here today for the first time knowing that the food and the view would blow his hair back just like it has mine.This..."

Caron Whitfield

"The venue is great for spending your day out in the sun, great view of jhb. Had the jalapeño burger, was decent. Drinks are a bit over priced...."

Rich Torlage

"Good food - good vibe - great views - kids love the sports field to run around. Booze rather pricey but overall a great experience and we will be..."

Mervyn

"Unexpected surprise - met a friend for a drink while her son played rugby .....ended up staying for dinner. Excellent service , Prawn and Vodka pasta..."

Lee-Anne Jacobs

"The view is spectacular, and the food was really nice. Definitely more appealing in photos, I was expecting a much more sophisticated environment. ..."

Nadia T

"If you want a romantic view or just going to meet the mates for a dinner, this place is great! The view is phenomenal and the food is brilliant!..."

Natalie CJ Coomer

"My husband and I went here for valentine's day last year, it was amazing! We were very impressed with delicious food and a great view! The service..."

Liezl De Wet

"So I'm not a saints old boy per say, but I must say, the higher ground is only top quality, from the quality of the food, to the staff who are..."

Gareth Ramsey

"This restaurant is not an experience, it’s a lifestyle. Has stunning views of Sandton. Great spot to catch up with a friend on a Wednesday..."

Masego Banda

"It's a wonderful experience. They could us some heating on the lift. If you go at night, bring a jacket because it gets really cold in the sky vice..."

Prea Morgan

"Great experiences, I'm afraid of heights a bit but definitely enjoyed the experience of dining in the sky... the food was deli....cious I tell you..."

Tebogo “DitebogoIam” Ditshego

"Great place to be and it was such a great experience the staff was very friendly and attended to me immediately when I enter that place. The food was..."

malebo sefala

"Well organized, friendly staff, nice food, beautiful view of whole..."

Faith Motimele

"Do not die before experiencing the place 😁, the food was awesome, knowledgeable and friendly staff. It would be nice if they improved on their..."

Nonhlanhla Gwebu

"I love adrenaline rush and this breakfast in the sky experience gave me just that. It was amazing having to eat while suspended about 40m up from..."

Karabo kebonyemotse

"There was a da family day, kids loved it, all in very..."

Menny Hendricks

"Such a nice restaurant with great food and stunning view to the..."

Adri Kovacs

"I was greatly impressed by this restaurant. The food was great, music was amazing and food impressed. Pricing was fair. The view is really the cherry..."

Eric Zacharie

"One of the best experiences in my life!! Amazing...... Not for people who are scared of heights!!! Sit down, get strapped, enjoy the view, enjoy the..."

Wesleigh Arjunan

"Lovely restaurant, they have a good menu and I like the fact that you can walk around the grounds after your..."

Judy de Sa Pöhl

"Great food and great atmosphere, just expect a bit of a wait on busy days so don't go in a rush. But Great experience..."

Chanicque Thompson-Gurasz

"What an amazing experience! Definitely a bucket list moment, service was excellent with friendly smiles from all. The atmosphere & surroundings were..."

Megan Ridley

"The experience was so enjoyable that I even forgot that I was over 100 feet in the air. The main 🍽️ was on point 👌🏿 , the dessert 🍮 was..."

Omphemetse Tlhapane

"Excellent venue with great views towards sandton. I have eaten here many times and my last meal was brilliant, really delicious carbonara that was..."

Graham Johnson

"Good restaurant. Service was great and meal was delicious. I had the cordon bleu which I recommend! Was divine, mash was creamy and tasty! And..."

Simone du Plessis

Gia's On Montrose

76/100 (701 ratings)

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"I always enjoy my time at this little gem in sandton suburbs. Service 4 stars. It is usually efficient and friendlyFood 3.5..."

Gabriella Maxine Abrahams

"It has always been a problem to find a venue that welcomes children and provides a menu and atmosphere better than restaurant chains. Gia's provides..."

John Burchard

"We have been to this delightful little garden restaurant a few times and have never been disappointed. The setting is gorgeous, in the gardens of the..."

Lisa Botha Gibbon

"Great outdoors restaurant, that has a peaceful feel. Menu has good choices for breakfast / lunches. We had a really nice breakfast. Waiter staff are..."

Shariksha Udarajh

"Good place for a breakfast or brunch. The cafe is set in a lovely garden and the meal is best enjoyed on a warm summer’s day. The food was basic..."

Ludwe Mdingi

"I love the venue and sitting outside in a garden just next to a nursery and soaking up some sun. You're not out of the city but it feels tranquil...."

Riona Arjoon

"The place is peaceful and offers tranquility.. I loved it from the moment we went in.. The food is in large portions and the service is impeccable....."

TRICIA

"Came here for brunch. Awesome hidden gem along a busy south road. The breakfast was tasty and generous, decent cup of coffee as well. The garden..."

Sbu Dlamini

"Being a big Eggs Benedict fan (sans the ham) it tends to be my usual choice for breakfast/brunch. I've had two versions at Gia's the eggs royale(with..."

Mayuri

"Definitely a gem in Sandton. Food is always amazing, tasty and fresh. I have dreams about the food as I live in Dubai and only get my Gia's kick..."

Carebearprinting

"My new favourite breakfast spot! Hidden little gem on South Road and man I'm glad I found it!!! Portions are amazing and quiet surroundings! Will..."

Kurt Baden Cairns

"A lovely little spot in Sandton. Been here about three times - and have enjoyed it. The setting in the nursery is great - and they allow you to bring..."

Nicole Zetler Shapiro

"Excellent portion for a breakfast that filled the whole plate. One of the most enjoyable breakfasts in a while as it was perfectly prepared..."

Jürgen Roos

"Beautiful location, the garden setting is peaceful and relaxing. The coffee is good, food is really good, the breakfast selection is also good. The..."

Lesley Street

"Lovely atmosphere for a warm and sunny spring day... The food was good not exceptional but i have eaten better. I had an open salmon sandwich it..."

Waseem Imam Saheb

"I can't believe that I haven't been here before, apparently it's an establishment. Well better late than never. Happy days, enjoying brunch with..."

Natalie Lazaris

"A beautiful quiet spot in Joburg that isn't in a shopping center or overlooking a car park - for once!A great place for breakfast, tea, lunch or..."

Victoria

"Friends invited us to join them for lunch here, and it does seem like quite the popular spot, sitting among the greenery of the nursery. The..."

Grant & Sam

"Gia's is a perfect combo of tranquil and delicious and has become a regular weekend spot for me, even though I have to drive a bit to get there! The..."

Jodene Shaer

"It's never easy to bid a friend farewell, however our spirits were lifted as stories and laughter were shared under the shade of trees in this..."

Anthea Chittenden

"Went for breakfast after discovering it on Zomato.It was absolutely lovely.I had the egg Benedict with salmon.My egg was done..."

Elizabeth Kakupa

"Gia's is one of my favourite places in Sandton! A beautiful garden cafe situated within the nursery, with lovely shaded tables amongst nature. The..."

Uraysha Ramrachia

"We dropped the poor doggies off at the vet very early so we ended up here nice and early for breakfast. Hard to grasp that right in the middle..."

Marc Schmidt

"Found this place close to home and what a treat it was ! I tried the Southern Belle Chicken wrap, which was simply delicious . The crumbed chicken..."

Leanne Alford

"Was here yesterday for breakfast with colleagues. Such a pretty place, practically hidden from plain sight; a secret garden of sorts.All around..."

Rebone Mofulatsi

"Gia's is one of my favorites for a summers day breakfast or lunch (or maybe brunch?). It is set in the gardens of the Montrose Nursery on South Road..."

Bronwills

"A quick lunch in their lovely garden! The food is good and the prices are fair. Service could be better! The food is always fresh and tasty. Th..."

Marika_Mav

"We went to Gia's for Sunday breakfast as it always looked so peaceful to sit in the middle of a beautiful garden in the middle of crazy Sandton. The..."

Magda Oosthuysen

"A lovely restaurant hidden inside the Montrose Nursery. A place to go for peace and quiet. Child and animal friendly. Good service and friendly..."

Michelle Levy

"Great outdoor setting in a nursery garden. Service was slow but atleast the setting is tranquil and pleasant. The food was good. Nice place for if..."

Claire Wiggill

"Gia's is such a charming coffee shop located in the nursery. One can tell that their bistro food, such as burgers, wraps etc, is delicious and their..."

Nicola

"Came to Gia's by chance a really nice hidden gem. Setting is great with a nice outside area. Coffee is great. Nice menu. Will defiantly be back...."

Lloyd

"A hidden gem, and an enjoyable experience every time. The tranquil, garden setting, lends itself to an uncomplicated, fresh menu, with just enough..."

Heidi Bantam

"Lovely restaurant with indoor & outdoor seating. Nice cappuchino in wintertime by the fireplace, on the other hand, a chicken wrap outside under the..."

Melissa Claassens

"Came for a light breakfast in Sunday morning. Service was efficient, albeit bland and lacking personality. Hot chocolate was decadent and the..."

Clint Van Heerden

""Escape the cliche of the pavement cafe" - a motto that one cannot help but notice and it made me curious.. curious enough to pop in for breakfast..."

Lauras World

"Love the quirky sayings and the garden feel in sandton. Food is always great. Tasty light meals and good atmosphere. Always a welcome to the..."

Yolleen

"Lovely venue. Food was excellent. The staff were very friendly. Ideal if you have kids for them to play in the garden which provides opportune time..."

AG

"In the back of a Nursery, it has a very open and peaceful ambiance. Menu has some clever names for different dishes and combinations and will..."

Darrin Jordaan

"Beautiful spot. Very disappointing service with major do-I-really-have-to-help-you attitude. Creative menu to please all and good food. Great..."

Bronwen Davies

"Lovely garden environment to have a peaceful lunch in. Central location. Service and food reasonable. Best chosen on a whim for a random boozy lunch..."

Roland

"Great setting in nursery. Perfect for kids and very relaxing. Food is good with helpful staff and nice garden setting in the heart of Sandton...."

Romy Salant Zwiers

"Lovely setting amidst a nursery with a bit of peace and quiet in Sandton. Generous portions. I had a chicken salad which wasn't shy with the chicken,..."

Jo

"Chilled relaxed venue with great service and fresh tasty food. Love the burgers and salads. My wife will usually have a wrap and always..."

Jonty Rosenthal

"This little coffee shop is lovely. Really nice to kind of escape the hustle and bustle of surrounding Sandton. It's in the middle of a nursery so..."

Zoe Lansdell

"Gia's is in the middle of a garden centre, which makes it a lush and green retreat from city life. My main praise for Gia's, however, is its..."

Shannon Niebuhr

"This venue has a unique ambience in the middle of Sandton you feel like you in the countryside. Service was excellent, food was good too. Definitely..."

Satish Ajodha

"I'll start with the witty menu, because of the pop culture references. Because they missed the opportunity to name the eggs Benedict (Cumberbatch)..."

Seanan Wai

"Gias is absolutely beautiful, various places to choose to sit with lovely views of the little garden areas, The food is delicious, there is a play..."

Taryn Lee

"The food was tasty and the coffee was so good it felt like I finished it in one slurp. Their homemade food is delicious and the surrounding nursery..."

Daniel Martin

"Gias. What wonderful memory. Introducing Oscar - the gentle giant who ushered us in with such grace and attention. The setting: priceless!..."

Lindi Gamedze

"Picked a random place for breakfast Awesome atmosphere within nursery. Quick service. Beautiful calm atmosphere. Seperate area for people with..."

Athol Wright

"The food is outstanding. I had a Beef Burger with Fries. Very good service (kind and caring). Beautiful atmosphere wherever you choose to sit both..."

Jordan Cahn

"Peaceful setting in a lovely garden - A beautiful café to visit if you are looking to disconnect, especially during sunny winter days. Friendly..."

Paula B

"An interesting venue set in a beautiful nursery. Good, varied menu and friendly service! An excellent accessible bathroom and good ramp access. The..."

Nicolette Gardiner

"What a lovely place. Fantastic nursery leads to a brilliant restaurant in fantastic surroundings making one forget where they are. Staff are..."

Manish H

"Beautiful restaurant inside the nursery so if you are looking for a stunning outdoor venue this is the place! Yummy food and good service. There is a..."

suzanne van der Merwe

"Very chilled environment, a warm place to engage with nature. I love the variety of plant selection there. I also love the service I got from the..."

Busisiwe Gwebu

"Lovely nursery where you amble through the isles when done with breakfast. Food was good. Coffee was very good. It's Lavazza. Lovely to sit outside..."

Kay Cho

"Great burgers and such a pretty..."

Sandy Chapman

"I always look forward and love meeting up with my ex colleagues/friends/family here at Gias on Montrose it caters for everyone with beautiful..."

Yasmine Leroy

"Tasty food. Large portions. Pleasant outdoor setting in a..."

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