The Dineplan Reviewers’ Choice Awards are returning in 2026, and we’re incredibly proud to welcome American Express as the Presenting Partner for this year’s awards.
For Dineplan, this partnership marks an exciting new chapter for the Reviewers’ Choice Awards.
The Dineplan Reviewers’ Choice Awards are returning in 2026, and we’re incredibly proud to welcome American Express as the Presenting Partner for this year’s awards.
For Dineplan, this partnership marks an exciting new chapter for the Reviewers’ Choice Awards.
American Express shares our passion for dining and our commitment to celebrating the restaurants, people and experiences that make South Africa’s food scene so special. Having a global brand with such a strong connection to dining join us in recognising the country’s restaurant industry is a significant milestone for the awards – and for Dineplan. American Express is operated in South Africa through its licensee Nedbank.
Now in their fifth year, the awards celebrate the South African restaurants and dining experiences that consistently earn high ratings from diners.
Instead of judges, critics or voters, these awards reflect the choices of everyday diners – the people booking tables, trying new restaurants, celebrating milestones and returning to the places they love.
Alongside American Express, the 2026 awards are also supported by a group of partners from across the hospitality, beverage, wine and lifestyle industries.
Industry Partners
Adriatic: The Official Premium Food and Beverage Supplier Partner
Adriatic supplies premium food and hospitality products to restaurants and chefs across South Africa, helping bring quality ingredients and specialist products into professional kitchens.
Lesaka: The Official Hospitality Solutions Partner
Lesaka provides payment and business solutions designed to help hospitality businesses manage their day-to-day operations and serve their customers more efficiently.
Experience Partners
1896: The Official Luxury Lifestyle Partner
1896, part of the TFG group, is a South African luxury lifestyle brand, bringing together considered design, quality and craftsmanship across its collection of products and experiences.
Inverroche: The Official Spirits Partner
Inverroche is a South African gin brand known for its use of indigenous botanicals, creating spirits that draw on the country’s distinctive natural landscape.
Port2Port: The Official Wine Partner
Port2Port connects wine lovers with a curated selection of South African wines, making it easier to discover and enjoy great bottles from local producers.
Sir Fruit: The Official Beverage Partner
Sir Fruit makes fruit-forward beverages using quality ingredients, with a range created for enjoying on their own or as part of a great dining experience.
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