Looking for the perfect year-end function venue? From Cape Town to Johannesburg and Durban too, here’s your guide to restaurants and venues across the country offering set menus, tailored packages, and all the celebrations.
Need an Airbnb essentials list? Danielle Smith shares her list of must-have kitchen items that will make your guests feel right at home, helping you become a Superhost this festive season.
Farro has found a new home! Husband-and-wife duo Chef Alex and Eloise Windebank have brought their much-loved restaurant back to Cape Town, this time in the heart of Gardens.
Hot new openings and local favourites now bookable on Dineplan
Discover the top new restaurants and bars in Cape Town & Johannesburg this October, from fine dining and sushi to wine bars and casual all-day spots.
Jane from Imizi Food shares how African chefs are reclaiming indigenous ingredients, and bringing African food, culture and heritage to the global dining table.
Celebrate Heritage Day with braai sides that might just outshine the meat!. We asked South African chefs to share their favourite heritage-inspired braai side dishes. From sambals to seasonal salads, discover the recipes that bring tradition to the table.
From braai feasts, to seven colour spreads, South African-inspired ice-cream tastings and live music, here is a line-up of Heritage Day specials around the country.
Top South African hotel restaurateurs share how to attract locals, move beyond guest convenience, and turn hotel restaurants into true dining destinations.
Strong restaurants aren’t built on food alone – Jenny Handley explains how hospitalitarians create loyal regulars through memorable dining experiences, excellent service, and authentic connections that keep guests returning year-round.
Discover the best new restaurants in Cape Town and Johannesburg this September – from wine bars and Korean spots to tapas and grillhouse favourites.
Keep your restaurant’s newsletters fresh and engaging with food holidays. From International Burger Day to Heritage Day, discover how newsletters, social media, and menu-driven campaigns can increase bookings and keep diners engaged year-round.
From Cape Town’s dimly lit lounges to Joburg’s lively supper clubs, discover jazz restaurants across South Africa pairing the soulful swing of saxophones with menus that’ll have you tapping your toes, and cocktails that’ll keep you dancing all evening long.
Authenticity sets restaurants apart. Discover how genuine storytelling, cultural integrity, and staying true to your roots can build loyalty, trust, and long-term success in South Africa’s competitive restaurant industry.
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The best names in South Africa’s hospitality industry share their skills with us – from recipes, wine, beer and cocktails, to local produce and foodie tips and tricks.
Celebrating South African restaurants and their culinary achievements, including restaurant reviews in Cape Town, Gauteng and Kwa-Zulu Natal and the rest of the country.
Putting the spotlight on exciting new restaurant openings across Cape Town, the Winelands, Johannesburg, Pretoria, KZN and the rest of South Africa.
