{"id":6639,"date":"2023-10-12T07:00:43","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T05:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/blog\/?p=6639"},"modified":"2023-10-12T07:17:23","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T05:17:23","slug":"reviewers-choice-awards-2023-newcomers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/blog\/reviewers-choice-awards-2023-newcomers\/","title":{"rendered":"Reviewers’ Choice Awards 2023: Newcomers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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  1. Newcomers 2023<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. About the awards<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    In our newly-released 2023 Dineplan Reviewers’ Choice Awards<\/a>, we unveiled the top 100 most-loved restaurants in South Africa. While winners have to be using Dineplan for the full evaluation period, there are some impressive newcomers already making waves in the short space of time that they\u2019ve been with us.<\/p>\n

    Here are the 25 best new additions to Dineplan in 2023 \u2013 as voted for by you, their guests!<\/p>\n

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    Top Newcomers in 2023<\/h3>\n

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    1. JAN Franschhoek<\/a> \u2013 Franschhoek, Western Cape<\/li>\n
    2. The Tasting Room at Oldenburg Vineyards<\/a> \u2013 Stellenbosch, Western Cape<\/li>\n
    3. Salushi<\/a> \u2013 Claremont, Cape Town<\/li>\n
    4. Bistro at Brookdale<\/a> \u2013 Paarl, Western Cape<\/li>\n
    5. Bacc\u014d Estate<\/a> \u2013 Paarl, Western Cape<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      1. Portobello Italian Kitchen<\/a> \u2013 George, Western Cape<\/li>\n
      2. 101 Meade Restaurant<\/a> \u2013 George, Western Cape<\/li>\n
      3. Forester at The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel<\/a> \u2013 George, Western Cape<\/li>\n
      4. Ilali Restaurant<\/a> \u2013 Wilderness, Western Cape<\/li>\n
      5. Apprentice Restaurant<\/a> \u2013 George, Western Cape<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        1. Gin School at Indaba Hotel<\/a> \u2013 Sandton, Johannesburg<\/li>\n
        2. The Shed & Silo<\/a> \u2013 Benoni, Johannesburg<\/li>\n
        3. Cowfish Silverstar Casino<\/a> \u2013 Krugersdorp, Johannesburg<\/li>\n
        4. Tulsa Spur<\/a> \u2013 Sandton, Johannesburg<\/li>\n
        5. Believe Eatery<\/a> \u2013 Blairgowrie, Johannesburg <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          1. Brasserie De Paris<\/a> \u2013 Waterkloof Ridge, Pretoria<\/li>\n
          2. Granita<\/a> \u2013 Kameeldrift-East, Pretoria<\/li>\n
          3. Kievits Kroon Events<\/a> \u2013 Kameeldrift-East, Pretoria<\/li>\n
          4. Hussar Grill Forest Walk<\/a> \u2013 Maroelana, Pretoria<\/li>\n
          5. Prosopa Restaurant<\/a> \u2013 Waterkloof Heights, Pretoria<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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            1. \u200b\u200bThe LivingRoom at Summerhill<\/a> \u2013\u00a0Pinetown, KZN<\/li>\n
            2. Brazas Portuguese Fusion<\/a> \u2013\u00a0East London, Eastern Cape<\/li>\n
            3. Signature Umhlanga<\/a> \u2013\u00a0Umhlanga, Durban<\/li>\n
            4. Create Ceramics<\/a> \u2013\u00a0Umhlanga, Durban<\/li>\n
            5. The Hussar Grill Oceans<\/a> \u2013\u00a0Umhlanga, Durban<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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              With over 290,000 reviews for over 1,300 local restaurants on Dineplan, the awards celebrate restaurants of all sizes, styles, categories, and cuisines. Over the past year, over 4.6 million reservations were made using Dineplan, seating over 21 million guests at eateries around South Africa.<\/p>\n

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              Thank you to all our loyal customers, your support and feedback are the secret ingredients to our success! \u2013 Forester at The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

              Six of the 2022 Newcomers<\/a> went on to rank in the 2023 Top 100<\/a>. So, we\u2019re very eager to see how these 25 restaurants do in the 2024 awards.<\/p>\n

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