{"id":9559,"date":"2024-10-16T08:11:29","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T06:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/blog\/?p=9559"},"modified":"2024-10-16T14:23:22","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T12:23:22","slug":"reviewers-choice-awards-2024-celebrating-south-africas-top-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/blog\/reviewers-choice-awards-2024-celebrating-south-africas-top-restaurants\/","title":{"rendered":"Reviewers\u2019 Choice Awards 2024: Celebrating South Africa’s top restaurants"},"content":{"rendered":"

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  1. Top 100<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Newcomers<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. About the awards<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    We’re excited to reveal the results of our third annual Dineplan Reviewers’ Choice Awards<\/a>, celebrating the top 100 restaurants in South Africa \u2013 all based on your reviews! With over 320,000 reviews for more than 1,360 local eateries, these awards showcase the very best dining spots across the country. From October 2023 to September 2024, we processed over 5.5 million reservations, seating more than 25 million guests at restaurants nationwide.<\/p>\n

    Without further ado, here are South Africa’s most-loved restaurants of 2024!<\/p>\n

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    Reviewers’ Choice Top 100<\/h3>\n

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    1. Good to Gather<\/a> \u2013 Stellenbosch, Western Cape<\/li>\n
    2. Reverie Social Table<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
    3. Eatery at Winshaw Vineyards<\/a> \u2013 Stellenbosch, Western Cape<\/li>\n
    4. The Table at De Meye<\/a> \u2013 Stellenbosch, Western Cape<\/li>\n
    5. Schneider’s Cape Floral Kitchen<\/a> \u2013 Stanford, Western Cape<\/li>\n
    6. Stettyn Family Vineyards Tasting Room<\/a> \u2013 Villiersdorp, Western Cape<\/li>\n
    7. Bistro at Brookdale<\/a> \u2013 Paarl, Western Cape<\/li>\n
    8. The Kraal at Joostenberg Wine Estate<\/a> \u2013 Stellenbosch, Western Cape<\/li>\n
    9. De Vette Mossel Hermanus<\/a> \u2013 Hermanus, Western Cape<\/li>\n
    10. The LivingRoom at Summerhill<\/a> \u2013 Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal<\/li>\n
    11. Bodega Ramen<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
    12. Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards<\/a> \u2013 Stellenbosch, Western Cape<\/li>\n
    13. Newstead Lund Family Vineyards<\/a> \u2013 Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape<\/li>\n
    14. Hari Kitchen<\/a> \u2013 Franschhoek, Western Cape<\/li>\n
    15. AA Badenhorst Family Wines<\/a> \u2013 Malmesbury, Western Cape<\/li>\n
    16. Manor House<\/a> \u2013 Stanford, Western Cape<\/li>\n
    17. Faber at Avondale<\/a> \u2013 Paarl, Western Cape<\/li>\n
    18. Stellenzicht Wines<\/a> \u2013 Stellenbosch, Western Cape<\/li>\n
    19. Rykaart’s at Longridge Wine Estate<\/a> \u2013 Stellenbosch, Western Cape<\/li>\n
    20. The Hussar Grill Worcester<\/a> \u2013 Worcester, Western Cape<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      1. Arkeste<\/a> \u2013 Franschhoek, Western Cape<\/li>\n
      2. Noop Restaurant<\/a> \u2013 Paarl, Western Cape<\/li>\n
      3. Insights at Sanctuary Mandela<\/a> \u2013 Johannesburg, Gauteng<\/li>\n
      4. Orangerie at Le Lude<\/a> \u2013 Franschhoek, Western Cape<\/li>\n
      5. Lapa Pub<\/a> \u2013 Johannesburg, Gauteng<\/li>\n
      6. Salsify at the Roundhouse<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
      7. Fu-Bar<\/a> \u2013 Johannesburg, Gauteng<\/li>\n
      8. Vadivelu<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
      9. Epice<\/a> \u2013 Franschhoek, Western Cape<\/li>\n
      10. The Fat Butcher<\/a> \u2013 Stellenbosch, Western Cape<\/li>\n
      11. Jewell’s at Spice Route<\/a> \u2013 Paarl, Western Cape<\/li>\n
      12. Belly of the Beast<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
      13. The Hart<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
      14. Stefan’s<\/a> \u2013 Somerset West, Western Cape<\/li>\n
      15. FYN Restaurant<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
      16. La Petite Colombe<\/a> \u2013 Franschhoek, Western Cape<\/li>\n
      17. Hemelhuijs<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
      18. The Waterside<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
      19. Pier<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
      20. Cattle Baron Grill & Bistro Paarl<\/a> \u2013 Paarl, Western Cape<\/li>\n
      21. Butcher Boys Florida Road<\/a> \u2013 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal<\/li>\n
      22. La Colombe<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
      23. De Eetkamer<\/a> \u2013 Stellenbosch, Western Cape<\/li>\n
      24. De Vier Restaurant<\/a> \u2013 Stellenbosch, Western Cape<\/li>\n
      25. The Restaurant at Newton Johnson<\/a> \u2013 Hermanus, Western Cape<\/li>\n
      26. Bao Down<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
      27. Post & Pepper<\/a> \u2013 Stellenbosch, Western Cape<\/li>\n
      28. Salushi<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
      29. Homespun by Matt<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
      30. Eleven<\/a> \u2013 Franschhoek, Western Cape<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        1. Gold Restaurant<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
        2. GlenWood Vineyards<\/a> \u2013 Franschhoek, Western Cape<\/li>\n
        3. Addis in Cape Ethiopian Restaurant<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
        4. Prosopa Restaurant<\/a> \u2013 Pretoria, Gauteng<\/li>\n
        5. Bloemhof Bar & Grill<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
        6. De Grendel Restaurant<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
        7. Bouchon Bistro<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
        8. The Hussar Grill Oceans<\/a> \u2013 Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal<\/li>\n
        9. 16th by Koi<\/a> \u2013 Pretoria, Gauteng<\/li>\n
        10. Harbour House V&A Waterfront<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
        11. TTK Fledgelings<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
        12. Salon<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
        13. La Vie Lente<\/a> \u2013 Pretoria, Gauteng<\/li>\n
        14. The Farm Eatery at Diemersdal<\/a> \u2013 Durbanville, Cape Town<\/li>\n
        15. The Eatery Wood Fired Grill<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
        16. The Station Parkhurst<\/a> \u2013 Johannesburg, Gauteng<\/li>\n
        17. Saskia Fine Dining Restaurant<\/a> \u2013 Polokwane, Limpopo<\/li>\n
        18. Cozinha<\/a> \u2013 Centurion, Gauteng<\/li>\n
        19. Idiom Tasting Centre & Restaurant<\/a> \u2013 Somerset West, Western Cape<\/li>\n
        20. Kunjani Wines<\/a> \u2013 Stellenbosch, Western Cape<\/li>\n
        21. Daphne’s<\/a> \u2013 Tulbagh, Western Cape<\/li>\n
        22. Bramon Wines Restaurant<\/a> \u2013 Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape<\/li>\n
        23. PepperTree Restaurant<\/a> \u2013 Pretoria, Gauteng<\/li>\n
        24. Afternoon Tea at Mount Nelson<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
        25. The Hussar Grill Kimberley<\/a> \u2013 Kimberley, Northern Cape<\/li>\n
        26. Upper Union Restaurant<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
        27. Obi Restaurant<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
        28. Aegir Project Taproom<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
        29. Platinum Belt Restaurant & Lounge<\/a> \u2013 Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal<\/li>\n
        30. Spoon Eatery & Pizzeria<\/a> \u2013 Outer West Durban, KwaZulu-Natal<\/li>\n
        31. Nguni Restaurant<\/a> \u2013 Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape<\/li>\n
        32. \u014cku<\/a> \u2013 Franschhoek, Western Cape<\/li>\n
        33. Jakkalsvlei<\/a> \u2013 Herbertsdale, Garden Route<\/li>\n
        34. Henri’s Restaurant & Wine Bar<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
        35. Homespun at the Andros<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
        36. Grande Provence Restaurant<\/a> \u2013 Franschhoek, Western Cape<\/li>\n
        37. The Foodbarn Caf\u00e9 & Tapas<\/a> \u2013 Noordhoek, Cape Town<\/li>\n
        38. Brazas Portuguese Fusion<\/a> \u2013 East London, Eastern Cape<\/li>\n
        39. Haute Cabri\u00e8re<\/a> \u2013 Franschhoek, Western Cape<\/li>\n
        40. Nederburg<\/a> \u2013 Paarl, Western Cape<\/li>\n
        41. Spookfontein Restaurant<\/a> \u2013 Hermanus, Western Cape<\/li>\n
        42. The Hussar Grill Silverstar Casino<\/a> \u2013 Johannesburg, Gauteng<\/li>\n
        43. Havana Nights<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
        44. Portobello Italian Kitchen<\/a> \u2013 George, Western Cape<\/li>\n
        45. Goddess Caf\u00e9 Waterkloof<\/a> \u2013 Pretoria, Gauteng<\/li>\n
        46. Galjoen<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
        47. Priva<\/a> \u2013 Pretoria, Gauteng<\/li>\n
        48. The Granary Caf\u00e9 at The Silo Hotel<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, Western Cape<\/li>\n
        49. La Motte Artisanal Bakery & Garden<\/a> \u2013 Franschhoek, Western Cape<\/li>\n
        50. Luka Vineyards<\/a> \u2013 Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          Taking this year\u2019s top spot is locally renowned Good to Gather in Stellenbosch, closely followed by Reverie Social Table in Cape Town. Rounding out the rest of the top 5 are Eatery at Winshaw Vineyards and The Table at De Meye, both in Stellenbosch, and Schneider\u2019s Cape Floral Kitchen in Stanford.<\/p>\n

          A heartfelt congratulations to all the restaurants that made the list! Here’s what our top 3 had to say:<\/p>\n

          “We feel incredibly honoured to receive the 2024 Dineplan Reviewers’ Choice Award. For us, it’s not just about serving food, it\u2019s about the heart and soul we pour into every aspect of our restaurant. We are so grateful to every diner who has visited us this past year. For every meal and story shared. And that we have the great privilege of doing what we do, creating a space that connects food, nature, and people. We would like to thank all our suppliers and small farmers whose passion and produce continue to inspire us. And the biggest thanks also goes to our team, Good to Gather would not be what it is without them.” \u2013 Jess and Luke Grant, Good to Gather<\/strong><\/p>\n

          “Myself and my team are absolutely thrilled to be recognised in the Dineplan Reviewers’ Choice Awards for 2024 and bursting with pride to be held in such great company. The fact that this award is based on guest experience makes it so much more relevant. We’d like to thank each and every guest who has joined our Social Table this year (and all 9 years). Reverie is all about the people and human connection. Thank you again to Dineplan for making our booking process so smooth and professional. Let’s bring out the bubbles!” \u2013 Julia Hattingh, Reverie Social Table<\/strong><\/p>\n

          “Being named one of the top 5 restaurants in the Dineplan Reviewers’ Choice Awards is an incredible honour that reflects our team’s hard work and passion for delivering an outstanding experience to every guest. A heartfelt thank you to all our valued guests for your reviews and continuous support, and to Dineplan for this prestigious recognition. We look forward to creating many more memorable moments with you all.” \u2013 Winshaw Family Vineyards<\/strong><\/p>\n

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