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.
Here we celebrate South African restaurants and their culinary achievements – on both the local and international scene. Browse our articles for restaurant reviews in Cape Town, Gauteng and Kwa-Zulu Natal and the rest of the country.
4 observations from the 2023 restaurant awards season
Chef Caitlin Kennedy uncovers four notable trends from the 2023 South African restaurant awards. The Cape reigns supreme, fine dining evolves across the world, and dining “experiences” win favour.
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.
The best new additions to Dineplan – as voted for by you!
In our newly-released 2022 Reviewers' Choice Awards, we listed 100 of the most-loved restaurants in South Africa. While winners have to be using Dineplan for...
The 100 most-loved restaurants in South Africa as per Dineplan reviews
With over 200,000 diner reviews for over 1,000 local restaurants listed on Dineplan, these are South Africa’s 100 most-loved restaurants – as reviewed by you!
Local inspiration, Japanese omakase & the new master at Nobu
Nobu at the One&Only Cape Town recently welcomed their new head chef, Prajal Rana, to South Africa. Jenny Handley goes to welcome him and sample the menu.
Restaurant Review: The Waterside
Gourmet Guide's Jenny Handley indulges in fine dining with V&A harbour views at the La Colombe family's new establishment, The Waterside. (As featured in...
Restaurant Review: Stefan’s
Jenny Handley finds out what moves Chef Stefan Bekker at his new fine dining restaurant at Erinvale Hotel and Spa. (As featured in the latest edition of the...
Restaurant Review: PIER Restaurant
Jenny Handley followed chef John Norris-Rogers from the winelands to the water to experience the latest addition to the La Colombe family, PIER Restaurant....
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