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.
9 simple ways to use AI for better restaurant marketing
Discover 9 easy ways to use AI and ChatGPT to make restaurant marketing a lot easier. Save time, improve efficiency, and get better results with these super simple tips.
The best steakhouses in South Africa
Discover the 50+ best steakhouses in South Africa, rated by thousands of diners on Dineplan. Enjoy perfectly flame-grilled cuts of meat paired with decadent sauces and sides.
25 top-rated restaurants in Johannesburg
Are you ready to explore Johannesburg’s top-rated eateries and find a new favourite? These 25+ spots around Joburg have topped the review charts on Dineplan.
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.
The art of responding to restaurant reviews
Reviews are an important part of marketing your restaurant online. They are an invaluable tool for getting feedback from your diners. Here are 6 tips to respond to ALL feedback and win over guests.
5 key metrics for gauging restaurant success
Beyond profits, these 5 metrics are crucial for gauging restaurant success. From staff fulfilment and social following to reviews, here’s what you should be measuring.
A foodie’s journey through the Cape Winelands
Plan your journey through the Cape Winelands and discover 12 highly-rated spots – all loved by their guests for food, service, ambience and value.
Top diner-rated restaurants in Durban and beyond
With great beaches, tropical weather, friendly people, and incredible food – there truly is no place like KwaZulu-Natal. Here are 14 of the top-rated restaurants to visit in Durban and the Midlands.
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.
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