Discover 7 must-visit new restaurants in Cape Town and Joburg this August – from Korean BBQ to fine dining, fire-cooked fare and wine tastings.
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Sipping local: South Africa’s unique beer scene
This International Beer Day, find out what’s brewing in the South African beer scene – from home-brewed stouts and bacon-flavoured ales to traditional Umqombothi. Dive into the rich diversity of SA’s most-loved drink.
Celebrate Women’s Day: Top spots for brunch, bubbles and more
From afternoon high teas and bottomless bubbles, to fashion shows and fine dining experiences, here are Women’s Day restaurant specials around South Africa.
New restaurants in your city
Hot new openings and local favourites now bookable on Dineplan
The Dineplan Social Plate: June School Holiday Edition
From hotel stays filled with delicious food in Cape Town to playground-packed lunches in Johannesburg, we’ve got family-approved restaurants on the list for this month’s edition of The Dineplan Social Plate.
Mangia, Mzansi! 40+ top-rated Italian restaurants on Dineplan
For the love of pasta, pizza, wine, and everything in between – we’ve rounded up top-rated Italian restaurants on Dineplan across South Africa. From Joburg to Cape Town, Durban to the Winelands, these are the spots that are keeping it al dente, capiche?
Where The Wild Things Are: A one-night-only dinner by chefs Ivor Jones and Wesley Randles
On Saturday, 16 August 2025 Chefs Ivor Jones and Wesley Randles are coming together for a once-off wild-sourced tasting menu at Chefs Warehouse Beau Constantia – where fire, foraging, and fine dining come together for one night only.
Global benchmarking for restaurants
See how South Africa’s top restaurants stack up against Michelin-starred dining, with expert tips to boost performance using global benchmarks and local best practices.
Warm and welcoming: 33 cosy restaurants with a roaring fireplace
With comfort food on the menu and a roaring fireplace in the corner, some of the best dining is to be had during winter. Here are over 30 incredibly cosy restaurants to visit this winter.
The quiet magic of fermentation: The taste of time
Discover the roots of traditional African fermentation with Imizi Food – from cassava pap to sour sorghum porridge – and how these ancestral food practices are shaping the future of food.
Must-have reservations in July
Discover 8 must-visit new restaurants and time-tested favourites in Cape Town and Joburg this July – from beachside seafood and Korean street food to steakhouses and cocktail bars.
20+ Top winter specials in Cape Town and the Winelands
Here are 20+ top restaurants in Cape Town and the Winelands serving up their 2025 winter specials that are worth braving the cold air for.
Chef Phil Carmichael expands his vision beyond Mill St Bistro
Chef Phil Carmichael is closing Mill St Bistro in Stellenbosch, just one year after its award-winning debut, to open a new restaurant on a nearby wine farm. Following its 2025 Luxe Restaurant Award win, the move marks an exciting new chapter in Carmichael’s ingredient-driven, fermentation-focused culinary journey.
EAT SLEEP DRINK 2025: A Taste of Franschhoek
Franschhoek Wine Valley’s much-loved winter initiative, EAT SLEEP DRINK, is back from 21 July to 11 August 2025. Experience the best of Franschhoek’s food, wine and hospitality scene – at discounted rates.
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