Discover the best new restaurants in Cape Town and Johannesburg this September – from wine bars and Korean spots to tapas and grillhouse favourites.
Must-have reservations in September
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Tasty themes: Creative food holiday ideas for restaurant newsletters
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.
12 unmissable jazz restaurants in Cape Town & Johannesburg
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: A secret sauce
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.
Up the West Coast: 7 Restaurants worth the drive
Planning a trip up the West Coast? Discover restaurants to book along the way – from Yzerfontein to Paternoster, Saldanha to Doringbaai. Whether you’re chasing wildflowers or just craving fresh seafood and ocean views, this guide has all the coastal dining spots.
Must-have reservations in August
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.
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.
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?
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