Discover all the new restaurants in Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg this January! Check out our 7 must-have reservations for new openings and unforgettable dining experiences.
Must-have reservations in January
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Category: News and Trends
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.
8 food and dining trend predictions for 2024
While food and dining trends are hard to anticipate in our fast-paced world, we can be sure that 2024 promises to focus on affordable, healthy and sustainable eating.
Must-have reservations in December
Discover 8 must-have restaurant reservations in Cape Town and Johannesburg this December. From new openings to festive Christmas feasting, there’s something for everyone on the list.
Dineplan restaurant vouchers: The perfect gift for a stress-free festive season
Give the perfect gift this festive season with Dineplan restaurant vouchers. Treat your loved ones to a choice of unforgettable dining experiences at over 200+ participating restaurants across South Africa. Buy yours today!
Must-have reservations in November
Our must-have restaurant reservations in November feature 12 of the 2023 Dineplan Reviewers’ Choice Award winners – highly rated by diners for their food, service, value and ambience.
Veganism in 2024 and the decline of fake meat
Vegans are looking beyond fake meat these days. Until technology can create healthy, yet convincing alternatives, many vegan consumers would rather turn back to plants, where there is larger scope for experimentation and variety.
Reviewers’ Choice Awards 2023: SA’s 100 most-loved restaurants
We’re thrilled to launch the 2023 Dineplan Reviewers’ Choice Awards and reveal South Africa’s 100 most-loved restaurants. Based on over 290,000 guest reviews for 1,300+ local restaurants, these are the Top 100 restaurants in the country.
Reviewers’ Choice Awards 2023: Newcomers
Our 2023 Reviewers’ Choice Awards are here, and we’re excited to announce the 2023 Newcomers! From Cape Town to Joburg, here are the 25 best new additions to Dineplan.
Must-have reservations in October
With new restaurants and food events popping up across SA all the time, here are 11 must-have restaurant reservations for October.
Why we all love social dining
Social dining is on the rise, and for good reason: it’s a great way to bond with friends and family, try more dishes, and boost your happiness. Learn more about the science of social dining and why it’s so good for us.
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