Here we discuss and share food and restaurant industry news, and shine the spotlight on exciting new restaurant openings across Cape Town, the Cape Winelands, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Kwa-Zulu Natal and the rest of South Africa. We also celebrate our Dineplan milestones, highlight any of the top-performing restaurants on Dineplan and all the newcomers to our online booking platform.
Celebrate Salsify at The Roundhouse’s 6th anniversary in Cape Town with a new summer menu, featuring fresh, innovative dishes by chefs Ryan Cole and Nina du Toit.
Darren Badenhorst and Callan Austin bring the spirit of the West Coast to life at The Beach House, a new coastal restaurant in Yzerfontein. Experience fresh local flavours and relaxed dining by the sea.
We’re excited to reveal the results of the 2024 Dineplan Reviewers’ Choice Awards, celebrating the top 100 restaurants in South Africa – all based on your reviews! With over 320,000 reviews for 1,360 local eateries, these awards showcase the very best dining spots across the country.
From new restaurants and bars to authentic global flavours, check out these 7 must-visit restaurants in Cape Town, Joburg, and Pretoria.
From snapping food pics to booking tables thanks to drool-worthy posts, here’s how social media is influencing where South Africans eat and what makes us rave about a restaurant!
With new restaurants, pop-ups, and food events popping up in Cape Town, Joburg, and the Winelands, Paige has picked seven must-visit spots that you won’t want to miss.
South Africans love dining out, with 95% eating out once a month or more. By understanding their habits and reasons for dining out, restaurateurs can set themselves apart and keep diners coming back for more.
In a recent survey, we asked South Africans how far they’re willing travel for a meal. Great food, value for money, and amazing service are all factors that sway diners to drive that extra mile.
Discover August’s top restaurant picks on Dineplan. From Cape Town and Durban to Johannesburg and Pretoria, explore new restaurant openings and must-visit spots.
We asked South Africans how they find restaurants in 2024. Social media, SEO, and reservation platforms lead the way, emphasising the need for a strong online presence.
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