{"id":14308,"date":"2026-09-09T09:47:53","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T07:47:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/blog\/?p=14308"},"modified":"2026-09-14T15:21:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T13:21:50","slug":"heritage-day-celebrations-around-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/blog\/heritage-day-celebrations-around-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Heritage Day 2026: Restaurant specials and events around South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"

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  1. Cape Town<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Cape Winelands Beyond<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Durban<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Johannesburg<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Heritage Day is a chance to come together, share a meal and celebrate the flavours, cultures and traditions that make South Africa so wonderfully diverse. This year, restaurants around the country are embracing the occasion with everything from smoky braai feasts and bubbling potjies to bobotie, roosterkoek, South African-inspired brunches and generous buffets.<\/p>\n

    Whether you\u2019re planning a leisurely lunch with family, an afternoon of live music and lawn games or a relaxed outdoor celebration with friends, there\u2019s plenty happening this Heritage Day. We\u2019ve rounded up some of the best restaurant specials and events around South Africa to help you find somewhere delicious to eat, celebrate and make a day of it.<\/p>\n

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    Cape Town<\/h3>\n
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    Au Bleu & La Mizu at Lagoon Beach Hotel<\/h4>\n

    \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Coast & Coals \u2013 Heritage Day Braai
    \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Thursday, 24 September, 12h00 \u2013 22h00
    \ud83d\udcb0 R550 per person | R1,100 per pair
    \ud83d\udccd1 Lagoon Gate Drive, Lagoon Beach, Cape Town
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    Head to Lagoon Beach for a Heritage Day braai by the coast. The generous braai board features everything from sticky BBQ pork belly and farmhouse wors with chakalaka to apricot and chilli chicken kebabs and rosemary and garlic lamb chops, with fresh salads, traditional braai bread, and dessert to round it all off.<\/p>\nReserve A Table<\/a>\n

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    Briquette<\/h4>\n

    \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Heritage Day Braai
    \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Thursday, 24 September, 18h00 \u2013 20h30
    \ud83d\udcb0 R250 per person
    \ud83d\udccd 2 Roodehek St, Gardens, Cape Town
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    Celebrate Heritage Day over a feast of South African favourites at Briquette. From traditional flavours to flame-grilled braai dishes, it\u2019s an evening made for gathering with family and friends and enjoying a taste of home.<\/p>\nReserve A Table<\/a>\n

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    East City Grill<\/h4>\n

    \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Feast for Four
    \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f 3 September 2026 onwards
    \ud83d\udcb0 R2,600 for four
    \ud83d\udccd84 Harrington St, District 6, Cape Town
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    Celebrate Heritage Day with a feast made for sharing. Chef Jaycee Ferreira brings South African flavours, cooking over flame, and Japanese influences together in one generous menu. Expect biltong lamingtons, carved prime fillet, and peppermint crisp trifle, all made for the table.<\/p>\nReserve A Table<\/a>\n

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