TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Coachman's Inn

85/100 (536 ratings)

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"What an amazing experience - from start to finish. The moment you step in, you already feel welcome as you are greeted with warm smiles in a very..."

Kayla Viljoen

"Can't belive I'm only reviewing my favourite place now. 20 years eating here, never had a baf meal! The service is always on point. It is as old..."

Glen Lester

"The Coachman’s Inn continues to be the most amazing and fab place for impeccable service, attentive and on point always...food delicious and very..."

Kevin Barrie Levy

"Absolutely love this place. I got taken by my wonderful hubby for my birthday. We been here a few times but service and food is always impeccable...."

Ryan Cane

"We went to Coachman's for our wedding anniv. Absolutely loved it. The food is superb, waiters are friendly and what a pleasure to be welcomed an..."

HendrikandSamma Van Rooyen

"What a warm friendly reception ! Food was superb with exceptional service I think the only thing that I could critique is the atmosphere is a tad..."

Mel Brinkmann

"Fantastic service and delicious food � so refreshing to receive 5star treatment even on a Tuesday night. Thank you for a wonderful dining..."

Tash BailaAfrika

"Awesome, awesome, awesome!!!! It's our favourite restaurant. Fantastic food. Their gluwein is delicious, good selection of beers and exquisite food...."

Heather Mannion

"Absolutely amazing evening. Great food, wine, ambiance and..."

Grant Kaplan

"Went there on Thursday night to celebrate my friends 50th birthday. Had a wonderful night. Food was absolutely outstanding and we had a very..."

Sarika Nundlal

"Amazing food, wine and service!!! Cant wait to go..."

Mariska Koen

"We had a really special evening, from the unique ambience and beautiful table settings to the outstanding waiters, service and most of all food...."

Debbie Mills

"Food was so nice . Good staff . Can't wait to go..."

Xavier Demarthe

"Unbelievable meal,..."

Moira Bannister

"I haven’t been this blown away by a restaurant in a while . This hidden gem in Bryanston is everything and more . I came here for a..."

AmandaNyanhongo

"Warm atmosphere , rich French cuisine- super presentation in a formal and quiet setting. So nice not to have a noisy concrete lined food hall. And ..."

ROBERT R

"What a wonderful culinary experience we had! Great service, friendly and relaxing ambiance, delicious food and great value for money! We will..."

Mauritz Boshoff

"A trip down memory lane (I guess how fine dining was done back in 'the day'). Food and service was top class and almost homely feeling. Although all..."

Chereen Williams

"Quaint restaurant with a quiet but intimate atmosphere. It’s a unique dining experience with a variety of unusual dishes. Staff and host are..."

Megsh05

"Fantastic food, great atmosphere and phenomenal service. Thanks to everyone at Coachman's Inn for a wonderful evening and will definitely be back..."

Paul Clark

"We had such a lovely date night here. The restaurant is old school, the servers are knowledgeable, attentive and discreet, the owner is a proper..."

Jenni From The Block

"What a delightful evening. We were a party of 7 having a business dinner. Warm friendly entrance with the most hospitable staff. We were treated..."

Deysellydia

"We having been eating here for the past 28 years and we have only had great food with great service and with a wonderful ambiance .My wife..."

Jan Van Der Hoek

"Celebrated out 7th wedding anniversary tonight. The food was superb!The service outstanding!Cant fault anything at all.Looking..."

Kirsten Smythe

"My Fiancè and I decided to pop into this restaurant out of curiosity. And wow.... We were not disappointed! When you enter, you get welcomed with..."

Kelley Joubert

"This place was recommended by a friend. I loved it. Cosy personal feel and touches, amazing menu with the most flavourable food. Reasonably priced..."

Norberto Terclavers

"What an amazing restaurant. Everyone is so friendly & helpful. The chef came out to talk to us on various occasions during the meal. They made our..."

Nadine Van Eeden

"Last night we decided to go to Coachman's Inn - having not been there for years. And we were reminded why it is still going strong for so many years...."

Sue-Anne

"Spent an amazing anniversary dinner here! Experience was outstanding from the get go. We were greeted with a welcome drink to warm us up which ..."

PR0711

"PR0711 Spent our anniversary dinner here. Great ambience, and good service. The food was fantastic. Love the old school feel that the restaurant..."

Jacques

"Spent our Anniversary dinner here last night. What a wonderful experience. Great service. Friendly but discreet staff. The mushroom starter was..."

Natasha Gill

"Beautiful and very friendly staff... On the downside it is a bit cramped. Loved the ambiance and the food though a little less salt on my oxtail..."

Leigh Nxaba

"Went there on Friday for my boyfriend and I 2 year anniversary dinner. The food was really good but the salmon that I ordered had far too much sweet..."

Tarryn Hayter

"The perfect spot for an intimate dinner with incredible food and perfectly attentive staff. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a..."

Cuan Humphries

"Booked for our first visit to celebrate our wedding anniversary based solely on the reviews on Zomato, we were not disappointed. Cozy, historic..."

David Mark Moore

"Excellent restarant with a superb selection and very friendly staff! The space is well decorated and has a lovely ambience. The owners go out of..."

Seranne Motilal

"One of my favorite "Old Classic" style restaurants, and some of the best french cuisine in Gauteng. The service is always extremely efficient and..."

Kevin Purves

"Excellent menu sélection. Great cuisine with attention to detail. Good service & attentive host. Cosy ambience for conversation and catching up with..."

Patrick

"Last night I visited Coachman's Inn for my Birthday. I was pleased by the old school look as well as the spectacular service from the Waiter. The..."

Kyle Manilal

"This rather old school restaurant reminds of entering into a european chateaux where I'm dining with royalty. The maitre'D greeted us upon the..."

Pei-Lin Chen

"An iconic fine wine and dine classic restaurant with generous portions. Crispy Duck or rare fillet are recommended. Personalised attention from..."

Garth Williamson

"Coachman's Inn has been on my restaurants to try out list forever and they did not disappoint. It is charming, the service was fabulous and the food..."

Naomi De Carvalho

"Don't phone Coachman's Inn today and expect to get a spot at this fine dining restaurant this evening. Book in advance to be sure you get to enjoy..."

Jaco Jansen

"Absolute delight! The staff are all very friendly and very efficient. The food is immaculate, all the meat cooked to perfection. Thoroughly enjoyed..."

Amy Taylor

"I had not been to this amazing restaurant in forever and wanted to find out if it is still so good and comfy. It did not disappoint. Service is..."

Magda Oosthuysen

"Tried the Coachmans In. For a birthday dinner last night after not being there for many years!! It hasn't really changed much- service and attention..."

Bronwyn Tarr

"If you looking for great service, great food this is the place to come. Owners are hands on, waiters are brilliant. Family business.... So you just..."

Kristin Liebenberg

"Food was exceptional, the ambience was not great. I expected some French music, owner or manager based on the sales pitch of the restaurant. The menu..."

Shane Pereira

"My wife and I have been wanting to go here for almost 3 years. Finally got a chance and all I can say is WOW!! We had a private room upstairs, great..."

Nishalan Moodley

"The ambience is somewhat dated and quite stuffy and don't understand why they squeeze the tables into a small section of the building. Very clean and..."

Razmataz

"Wow!!!! I must honestly say that this has been one of the best experiences we have had so far. Me, my husband, brother in law and his wife had a..."

Leonie Kruger

"The food was superb, very cosy atmosphere. Perfect for a Romantic night out. I loved the old vintage style of the place. The waiters were excellent..."

Santanaheart

"What a gorgeous evening out. The setting is old world charm, the service is impeccable but most importantly, the food is spectacular. Asparagus warm..."

Ian Roode-Orlin

"By far one of my favorite restaurants! Excellent service, superb food and the a nice vibe. It is the only place I've been to where you're treated..."

Stoil Michaylov

"A highly recommended restaurant. Whenever we have tried a number of places, and feel that it is now time for a great, tasty dinner, we give Coachmans..."

MarcelloMaestro

"A restaurant that looks like it belongs in the middle of London during the dark ages with stained glass windows and many different rooms. On arrival..."

Lauren Kim

"Wow! What an incredible place. The service was exceptional, the food delectable and he hosts were so hospitable. Even though we hadn't made a..."

Harsha

"We had dinner here a week ago. It was fantastic! We've always wanted to try it and I'm so glad we did! Our waiter, Evan was great and very..."

Louise Schnetler

"Going to Coachman's Inn is a real treat and going with the right expectations will make it memorable. Don't expect it to be the hippest place to be..."

Carina Van Zyl

"This place is very different, from the outside it looks like an old pub and then u walk In and get welcomed by the owners and taken to a small but..."

Daniella

"My very favourite restaurant. Food, service and attention to detail exceptional. Just a little old fashioned and could do with a revamp. Very quaint..."

Linda Magowan

"What a quaint little place. A friend suggested we meet here as she hadnt been therein years. We were greeted by extremely friendly staff and both..."

Adele Geldenhuys Koolen

"The place where time stood still. This is a gracious english themed restaurant. The service is very old school, which I loved. The service was very..."

Roland

"Excellent food, great ambiance and professional staff! We've been a couple of times and each visit never disappoints. The Kudu is fillet highly..."

Alan Johnson

"Awesome food, service, value for money, ambience. What a treat. Coachman's is a classic restaurant, perfect for a romantic evening or a special..."

Carole Craggs

"All round friendly team who really wanted to please. Old French decor. French traditions, cultural experience. Menu has French amongst many other..."

Caraline De Canha

"Normally i don't break down a restaurant into segments but i feel i must with this restaurant. Welcome : 5/5Ambience : 5/5Service ..."

Martini

"I have driven past Coachman's Inn many times over the years, and last night we finally decided to try it out for dinner. We were welcomed in (event..."

Genevieve Meghan Van Staden

"Coachmans' Inn has been around since the 1980's, always comes to mind when I am craving French cuisine. In terms of ambience, this is..."

Lauras World

"My husband and I always go here when we need a special night out - food & service is always top notch! The choc fridge cake is really to die..."

Antoinette Francis Du Plessis

"My boyfriend and I went to this lovely old style classic restaurant for valentines dinner last night. We had been before for dinner and the food was..."

Karen Oberholster

"I like everything about this place. The old school but charming decor, impeccable service and delicious food. The food is full of flavour and there..."

Laura Rice

"This place never fails me if you want a truely good meal without the pretense and fake rubbish that has taken over the bryanston and fourways area..."

Hungry Man

"Awesome little place. The building itself is very quirky and ambiance set in the Tudor dynasty which is confused by the mixture of French (Belgium..."

Ania Botha

"I have not been to the coachman Inn in at least 10 years. And I have thought to myself that it had gone down over the years. I now know that to be..."

Craig Shalekoff

"The level of sophistication that goes into the presentation at Coachman's Inn should be acknowledge. The restaurant is very cozy and traditionally..."

Andrea P. Diaz

"This place came highly recommended for a special night out and it delivered exceptionally. The menu offering was amazing and the specials were..."

Sheryl

"Dear Nick, Anita and HelenMy 70 th birthday dinner in one of your private dining rooms was to all accounts a huge success. Our guests raved..."

Rose Diack

"Coachman's Inn is one of those places that always catches your eye when you drive past. It has taken me a while, but I eventually decided to try it..."

Duncan K

"For a truly special and romantic evening, look no further than this French restaurant. The perfect place for a couple to share an anniversary or just..."

Kevin Barrie Levy

"Brilliant experience. Lovely food, sorbet between courses and complementary sherry, it is a..."

Jarredf2002

"For my mother-in-law's birthday we went to the Coachman's Inn. I have been before so I knew what to expect. However, I just love the cozy atmosphere..."

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"The ambiance at Coachman's Inn is wonderful. You feel as though you have gone back in time and are living in the Victorian era. The food and service..."

Thuli Mari

"My boyfriend and I celebrated our anniversary here, based on nostalgic memories I had of dinners past. We were not disappointed. Coachman's Inn is..."

Sue-Ann

"What a delightful evening. We were a party of 7 having a business dinner. Warm friendly entrance with the most hospitable staff. We were treated..."

Jozi Girl

"I've been here several times and not yet had a bad experience. The staff are attentive and the food arrives pretty quickly. The atmosphere is very..."

Robert Schuitemaker

"It's a nice place to in or take away though the wine after meal or wine with ribs and stake keep your taste buds..."

Sibusiso Ntsali

"Amazing with phenomenal dishes and a cozy, romantic atmosphere. The award they received in 1994 as the best international restaurant is relevant to..."

Anne-Mart Olsen

"Excellent service and good food, however, I was expecting a bit more from the food and the seating feels a little..."

Joshua Leung

"Been eating here for 20 years and never had a had abad meal here. Service and excellent and the owners are awesome. Still my favourite place for some..."

Glen Lester

"If you're looking for fine dining, amazing service and all at a reasonable price, then this is the place to visit! We had the best evening in..."

Claudia Broadhead

"I had the most amazing experience at the restaurant with friendly customer service..and amazing..."

Thembelani Peter

"Coachman's is an exceptional, owner run restaurant where the quality of the food is second only to the team's warm hospitality. Do yourself a..."

Llewellyn Morkel

"What fantastic food oh my word! Three courses of bliss but especially the..."

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