TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated October 2024

Hudsons - The Burger Joint Stellenbosch

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"Best best place for your perfect Burgers, Lastnight was my first time visitung this place.. I am inlove with it. Lilly you are the best waiter, ..."

Marchelle Roxanne Carstens

"We were greated by a friendly waitress. She offered us a great family sized table inside and offered to call us for an outside table if we wanted to..."

Guillaume Vermaak

"First time there..Food was awesome..Awesome atmosphere..Didn't wait long for our food although the Joint was full..Service from our waitress Megan..."

Genevieve Losper

"The ostrich burger with cranberry jelly and goats cheese was out of this world! Service is fantastic and you guys can become the best burger place..."

Bianca Forbes

"Pizza was lovely but I absolutely loved the frozen..."

Alicia Fortune

"I have been to Hudson’s many times. I am not huge in drinking but do enjoy the cocktails here. The service is good and the waitresses are friendly..."

Megan Capes

"Great and attentive service from our waitress, Carissa!..."

M0zartd13g0

"Best burgers in Stellenbosch, just sad the prices continually go up. Was R64 now R88 for the small bacon jam that is sooo delicious!..."

C

"Wonderful, young and friendly atmosphere. Tasty food and varied specials. Caitlin was a superb waitress! We will definitely come again and suggest..."

Rogan Oelofse

"Nice vibe and the food was great.Best service received from Kayleigh - quick, friendly and very helpful. Thank you for the recommendations was..."

Smileymtbing

"Dined here last Friday evening with friends on their recommendation on how good the burgers were. They were not wrong, great food and fantastic..."

Debbie Blackadder

"Fab place to come for a burger and a cocktail, cool vibe and great staff. Make sure to ask for Tyla as your waitress, she’s such a treat..."

Caels

"Get yourself to Hundons and try the King Pin Burger of the month - Baie Lekker! A Big Thanks to Tyla for her recommendation and for the..."

Rianpauw

"I have been to Hudsons on five occasions and I have had the same wonderful experience each time!Service is tops - very quick, friendly and..."

Jana Ferreira

"After multiple accounts raving that Hudson's makes the best burgers in town, I can confirm this. The menu spoilt me for choice, their burger flavour..."

Nicholle Kruger

"Awesome night! Great cocktails, yummy food. BEST waitress! New Shannon, super friendly! She was very familiar with the menu and recommended awesome..."

Lucy Hopkins

"Trusty Hudsons never disappoints. I have been to so many outlets and the stellenbosch outlet is my favourite. This was the first Hudson I have ever..."

Jade Lee Adams

"I’ve never had a bad waitress or a bad cocktail here. This place is stunning for happy hour if you manage to get a table. The best thing about..."

Amy Wardle

"We really enjoyed the food, especially the empire salad! We went back the next day and the day after! The service was slow but they were very busy...."

Megan

"Absolutely brilliant spot, burgers aren’t the biggest in size but definitely the biggest in flavor. Worth a visit, food service and vibe, good..."

Gleroux33

"Always such a vibe at Hudson’s and friendly staff. Happy hour can be chaotic however and cocktails seem to be watered down. Great food overall...."

Caela Kriel

"Efficient service. A bit too much of a student vibe for me, went on a Friday night. But the burgers were delicious! Had the 3 sliders one mushroom,..."

Lyn

"Great vibe. Warm ginger ale used in steel works meant it was not the best in town. Stomper burger was truly exceptional though. Best vegetarian..."

Gary

"Our family loves Hudsons! Always a happy and super vibey atmosphere!Whenever reports have to be celebrated we go to Hudsons with our kids. The..."

Mariska Venter

"One of the first places which really layers on the Nuttela on their waffles. Chocolate lovers go for it!! Thank you Jamie for the amazing service...."

Keleneha-Mohato Molefe

"Had high expectations for the burgers here and I must say it was definitely worth it. The burger menu had so many awesome choices, making it so much..."

Nelly

"Had the amazing House Nachos and Meat Packing Sliders. Definitely worth going here for a quick bite for lunch. The service was amazing and the food..."

Wesley Van Emmenes

"Always a go to restaurant! Love the burgers (the shroom is my favourite) and appertizers! The pimms is also the best go to for a cocktail, although..."

Holly

"You can never go wrong with Hudsons when you're craving a burger that'll hit just the right spot! Their burgers are always tasty and perfectly..."

Josie Koen

"Was in Stellies for a Varsity cup rugby match and decided to hit the Hudsons in Stellies for a few cold ones with some mates during the interval. The..."

Joel Paarwater

"Great vibe and really fast and friendly service. Had their Hudson burger but be sure to order well done if you don't enjoy rare meat as the patty was..."

Talia De Mendonça

"My Friend and I went during the happy hour special. We ordered food, cocktails and dessert. We ended up paying less than R300 and everything tasted..."

Tondani Ndou

"The burgers here are definitely one for the books(hungry stomach) I really enjoyed my burger and fries. Service needs to be worked on just a tiny bit..."

Rachael Laura Wahl

"Great service and great value for money! Tried the happy hour specials today and loved it. The chili poppers and falafels were superb. I highly..."

Jenisha Govender

"Love this place! Fantastic burgers, made with real beef. It's really affordable and value for money. We sat outside and the view on Dorp street was..."

Marianne Stewart

"Really enjoyed this little place. Stopped there for supper. Great burger variety and at very reasonable prices. Beer selection was also very good...."

Nick

"The food was absolutely excellent! The staff made us feel so welcome and the service remained perfect throughout our whole dining experience. The..."

Megan Jane Gradidge

"My first time at Hudsons and I really enjoyed it! I loved the slider I had, plus the skinny fries were really really good. Our waiter was friendly..."

Shinade

"Nice place to go chill inside to hide from the heat. Nice couches and aircon too cool you off. The homemade lemonade is delicious just how i like it..."

Verlynn Johnson

"Hudson's is always a winner for drinks in the evening. Service from our waitress, Adrienne, was friendly and attentive. The bacon jam burger is my..."

Christopher Abrahams

"Ambriel was amazing.. Fantastic waitress who cares about her customers . Never experienced service as fantastic and caring as she is ❤ Restaurant..."

Kirsten Samantha Smith

"Great place with really good food! Perfect for an afternoon meet up with friends or an easy dinner.We had some appetizers and cocktails to..."

Vincent De Andrade

"This is my favorite place to be between 16:30 and 18:30. The happy hour specials are a bargain, even for a student. The atmosphere is vibrant as..."

Ernie Brandmuller

"Great vibe and friendly waiters! The best place to go for massive cocktails and deep fried Oreos! Happy hour and varsity vibes make Hudson's..."

Mckyla Brandow

"Solid burger restaurant. I love The Ranch, The Shroom and the Healthnut. The burgers are well priced and quite a big portion. The Lindt brownie..."

Sara

"Had the tastiest, juiciest, monstrous BBQ chicken wings with blue cheese Dip. The Falafel balls are an amazing veg option. service is great and the..."

Emmanuel

"Second time here! And once again loved it so thought it deserves a good word. Burgers and delicious bacon jam...really?! Out of this world. Food,..."

Tatiana Gonsalves

"This is our semi regular spot! Super student vibe very busy and the 4:30 - 6 happy hour is divine! Half price on drinks and starters👍🏻 I love..."

Chantelle Lamusse

"I love this Hudsons so much! It's just so beautiful under the trees with the pretty Stellenbosch scenery around. The service was good, waiters were..."

Landi Smith

"Amazing food, with excellent service. I've tried Hudsons (different branch) a while ago and it was just ok but this time it was really..."

Kelli Hendricks

"Speedy and friendly service. More than one vegetarian burger option is always a win in my books. The fries are great, and sliders are the perfect..."

Cassey Toi

"Awesome place! Been to the ones in Gardens and Greenpoint as well, each one has a slightly different vibe to it, yet still somewhat homogeneous. The..."

Renier Wessels

"Hudson's is a great place with a vibey atmosphere. Antonique was very helpful and really made our time there perfect. She recommended the Mamma Mia..."

Stewart

"Went to hudsons for hangover curing lunch and had the most amazing food. Jayde was such an amazing waitress, thanks for taking care of us! Will..."

Bianca3011

"The only restaurant I went to more than once when in South Africa. Loved their vegetarian tacos. The service is also nice even though it is a super..."

Deepika Mangla

"Awesome food, delicious milkshakes, great vibe and the waitresses are absolutely lovely. Happy hour (half price cocktails, draught beers and..."

Lois Hills Williams

"Always my go to place when indecisive of what to eat or where to go. There is such a variety to choose from and the service is always great..."

Tarryn Masterson

"MILKSHAKES. If you're keen on them, get in your car right now. This is the place. Their food is great too, but you have to be absolutely starving to..."

Miècke Krüger

"Who doesn't love Hudsons! It was my first time at this branch in Stellies, and i thoroughly enjoyed it. We sat outside under trees which is nice and..."

Megan Bellinger

"This is a great place to go for lunch when you are in this area. The TriBeca sliders are delicious. You get to experience 3 different flavors of..."

Helanie Conradie

"A Sunday afternoon drive to Stellenbosch and we ended up at Hudson's. We didn't book a table, I suggest you do, but were lucky enough to be seated...."

Tamsyn Parkins

"Nice place great vibe with good and friendly service and staff. Well priced with good portions and tasty food all round. Definitely will be back to..."

Kobus Bekker

"This has become a bit of a Stellenbosch hot spot. Hudsons is famed for their burgers, which are generally quite good and are, in some cases,..."

Richard Barnett

"I have been to several Hudsons but I actually prefer this beauty in the vibey Dorp street in Stellenbosch. I have had lunch there a few times, always..."

Corli Van Der Merwe

"Wow! Excellent service by Carmen. The restaurant was busy and yet she managed individual, professional attention to our table. The food was great and..."

Hannetjie Kleynhans

"What a vibe! The restaurant was pumping!! Our waitress was excellent. The wait for the food was fair considering how busy the restaurant was. The..."

Marika_Mav

"Hudsons is an awesome place to meet friends for a drink and a quick, delicious eat! Happy hour is a bonus! The burgers, pizza and jalapeno poppers..."

Megan Owen

"Good service. Airy and young vibe. Reasonably priced and great tasting food! Well worth a visit. The milkshakes have to be tried as they are so..."

Annemarie Joubert

"What a great experience. Was greeted promptly and seated at a great spot even though it was very busy. Had the burger of the month, skinny fries and..."

Cilla Roberts

"We visited the Stellies branch of Hudsons on a Sunday afternoon and we're once again, blown away by this franchise's impeccable service & general..."

Meg Maccallum

"Driving around Cape Town we kept seeing the Hudsons signs everywhere. We finally stoppd at the one in Stellenbosch and we were not disappointed!..."

Elaine Eschberger

"Other than the service being quite slow, the food is great and the vibe is happy. This is seen in the busyness of the restaurant. A place to go for a..."

Janine Thomas

"Great for both lunch and dinner with friends. Awesome vibe, amazing food, great service, plus they have a big selection of craft beer - definitely..."

Lize Nel

"Hudsons is a great place to go to for a place with a vibe and simple, delicious food. Their main attraction is their burgers which are delicious, I..."

Alexis De Wet

"Zomaaaato I want a tomaaaaato. And I want it fresh. Jade, the hostess, had the mostess. Giod times with the buggers. Started at the bottom now we at..."

Julian Atkinson

"Craving a burger place close by, we went early for the 2-1 cocktail and beer special and were pleasantly surprised by how it wasn't as busy or noisy..."

Shante H Hutton

"Comfort food made good. What's not to like?Juicy homemade gourmet burgers, delish sauces, outlandish yet amazing sweet potato wedges, amber..."

Jakes Lombard

"I've loved Hudsons since that first bite! The newest addition to the family in Stellenbosch is such a vibe with easy parking on premises with a..."

Olaf Oscar Kronström

"Obviously based on the name ... If you are a burger lover ... This name is renowned to supply good adventurous burgers ... Service is very..."

Theo Van Niekerk

"We have eaten at 2 other Hudsons (Green Point and Kloof) and this was the best experience yet. Sunday evening sitting outside, Awesome vibe and guess..."

Charl Jordan

"Friendly and excellent service by Tara. Hudson's is always buzzing, but their service and quality remains constant, and the kitchen service is fast..."

Angélique Van Der Merwe

"Love this place! I'm a regular and have never had a bad experience. The burgers are cool and creative and the waitresses are great. Thanks for the..."

Gabi

"Fantastic setup with friendly staff and great food and drink options! Awesome vibey family friendly environment. Ideal spot to watch the next boks..."

Matt

"Tara and Josh were our waitress and waiter and they were really friendly and efficient. Loved our food and the service, will definitely be back..."

Robyn Beer

"Awesome new look , great service , great vibe , great food , drinks are always cold and great milkshakes ... Will definitelybe coming back soon ..."

Rae-Mero

"Wow fantastic burgers. Rockefeller burger has everything you want and tastes superb. Great vibe and good food. Decadent waffles for desert. Bar one..."

Gavin

"Awesome vibe! The lovely ginger waitress, believe her name is Carmen, was delightful!! Keen to visit again. HAPPY HOUR tickles my fancy like nothing..."

Wessel Van Wyk

"Whenever I am in stellies I love going here, always a vibe, amazing cocktails and beer specials and if you want the best service ask for the super..."

Michelle Luyt

"Very cool place. They have a kickass long island ice-tea, but the place is appropriately better known for its burgers - which are delicious. Probably..."

Marnus Breed

"We went to Hudsons on Saturday and we had the most amazing burgers and drinks! Our waitress, Carmen also reccomended the wine off the menu,..."

Angelique Kleynhans

"I am a local at Hudsons in stellenbosch. Their burgers, pizza's and coctails are divine. The staff is lovely and the managers are very helpful. They..."

Elizabeth

"Good vibe and the staff are enthusiastic but they got a few orders wrong. Overall good fun, a great burger and good milkshake. Will be back again to..."

Philip Taberer

"The best burgers in town! No, probably the whole country.Really good food with friendly and quick service.Restaurant is very popular and..."

Ammie BT Henson

"Absolutely amazing burger!! Definitely will come again. Thanks to the friendly staff too. Thanks so much, have struggled to find a good burger joint..."

Karin Van Staden

"I've been going to Hudsons on a weekly basis for the last month and I have never had a problem with the food or service. The restaurant itself is..."

Jayde Melissa Inskip

"Absolutely lovely! Warm and friendly environment. Loved the experience. We were greeted by very warm waitresses who helped us with our every need...."

Shannon McCahon

"After seeing reviews from others, I wasn't expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised! They have two vegetarian burger options on the menu, which..."

Chereen Strydom

"Finally arrived. Big smooth milkshakes and glorious cocktails. The food is fantastic and the vibe is great. Service is just a bit slow. The boom..."

Vine Barlow

"We went there a few times and every time we were pleasantly surprised. In stellenbosch people are quick to jump and say negative things. Yes service..."

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