These fine establishments have made our top 10 list…
Little Havana is set above the buzzing Granada Square in Umhlanga. It offers patrons a fresh and airy indoor/outdoor dining experience. Little Havana is about enjoying world-class grills and seafood, and pairing this experience with the very best in local wines.
Little Havana
Ocean Terrace at The Oyster Box – Durban
This Mediterranean-inspired restaurant is situated on the popular terrace of The Oyster Box hotel. Overlooking the Indian Ocean, the casual-dining restaurant has a bistro-styled menu, which offers everything from fresh seafood like prawn cocktail to citrus-and-vodka salmon gravlax, beer battered fish and oysters, of course.
Ocean Terrace at The Oyster Box
Mosaic is known for its impressive eight-course Grande Degustation menu and its five-course Petite Degustation. For those diners who have had the tasting menu or simply want another option, there’s also an à la carte menu, which features some of the restaurant’s most popular dishes from past seasonal menus and new creations that the chef has perfected.
Restaurant Mosaic
Craft Restaurant – Johannesburg
Born out of the old-fashioned inspiration of two nostalgic individuals, Craft is a modern restaurant on the eventful 4th avenue in Parkhurst with artisan-style food, which is handmade and authentic. Craft is not merely a restaurant; it is an idea, an experience and a lifestyle. Its focus is on the craft of food and drinks, as with most of its menu, the focus is on platters and sharing food – a tapas-like experience.
Craft Restaurant
Luke Dale-Roberts at The Saxon Hotel – Johannesburg
The Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa in Johannesburg has reached new culinary heights by bringing the Luke-Dale Roberts experience to its restaurant from 21 January 2016. The tasting menu is a mix of The Test Kitchen’s classic and current dishes and new bespoke dishes created for Joburg diners.
Luke Dale-Roberts at The Saxon Hotel
For an unforgettable experience, try the award-winning restaurant – La Colombe at Silvermist, a scenic and serene setting – high up on the slopes of Table Mountain with picture-perfect valley views over the picturesque Oranjekloof. The menu is reflective of Chef Scot’s flair for innovation, flavour and exquisite plating skills – the freshest seasonal produce, uncomplicated clean flavours and classical elegance.
La Colombe
The Test Kitchen is the brainchild of chef Luke Dale-Roberts located in the trendy Biscuit Mill complex in Woodstock. Listed as number two in South Africa at the restaurant awards, which seeks to honour the best restaurants and chefs in the country, The Test Kitchen offers patrons a multi-sensory dining experience with a play on combinations, cooking techniques and a mix of flavours, all beautifully plated up as culinary works of art. The open-plan kitchen means that diners get to be part of the creative experience.
The Test Kitchen
Waterkloof Wines Restaurant – Cape Town
Modern, yet simple, with spectacular vistas, the restaurant is housed in a 10 metre-high glass promontory, which flows into the sleek tasting lounge with its state-of-the-art gravitational cellar. The restaurant is set against the majestic backdrop of Waterkloof’s amphitheatre of vineyards, and the full expanse of False Bay. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner from Monday to Saturday and can be booked for weddings and functions.
Waterkloof Wines Restaurant
The Ginger Restaurant – Port Elizabeth
Ginger is a fine-dining restaurant situated right on the beachfront of Port Elizabeth. The friendly city atmosphere carries across into our restaurant – it has combination of fresh ingredients, new cuisine ideas and an award-winning wine list to please everyone. The restaurant caters to its resident foodies, businessmen and those looking to have a special night out.
The Ginger Restaurant
Magnolia Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge – Mpumalanga
Magnolia Restaurant is a breath of fresh air on the White River and South African culinary scene. Inspired by rural French charm, it offers a sophisticated yet relaxed taste of the best the region has to offer – perfect for large parties or small, informal get-togethers, vibrant cocktail parties, family gatherings or special occasions. The split-level interior and upstairs veranda creates an indoor-outdoor flow, offering a welcome breeze on hot summer days.
Magnolia Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge
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