South Africa boasts a long list of world class restaurants in each city and deciding where you want to eat while on holiday is often a tough decision. To make your choices a little easier we have selected the top restaurant in each region, so no matter whether you are visiting Cape Town, The Winelands, Durban, The Garden Route or Johannesburg, a visit to one of the top-notch eating establishments listed below is bound to tantalise your taste buds.
Five Flies- Cape Town
Found in a beautifully restored historical building in the heart of Cape Town, Five Flies restaurant should be on the top of your list for dining choices on your South Africa holidays. For those after a quiet drink, there is a large lounge bar as well as a beautiful cobbled outdoor bar. And, for those looking to tuck in, Five Flies extensive menu of unique local and international dishes is sure to keep even the most discerning food critic happy. Highlights include the fantastic slow roasted leg of lamb with roasted parsnips and the baked kinglip and prosciutto.
Le Quartier Francais- Winelands
Le Quartier Francais is found in a stunning countryside setting where you’ll dine in a garden room with large windows and cottage furniture. If you visit the Winelands on your South Africa holidays, make sure you stop at Le Quartier to sample a menu that combines French, Asian and South African flavours to create an array of delectable delights. Signature dishes include double baked beetroot with rocket soufflé, olive oil baked salmon trout and the unique grilled springbok lion.
Butcher Boys- Durban
For carnivores who visit Durban, Butcher Boys in the Morningside region is an upmarket steakhouse serving the best grain fed beef South Africa has to offer. Non-carnivores are also well catered for with a variety of seafood and chicken dishes also on the menu. And, for those who like their meal so much they want to take some home with them, the in house butchery can cut your preference of steak- whether you want a lean thin piece or a weighty thick slice, the butchers will then seal it in a vacuum bag for you to take home.
Browns of Rivonia- Johannesburg
Boasting one of the best and most varied wine cellars in the whole country, and an extensive menu to boot, Browns of Rivonia offers an intimate dining experience. With a seasonal menu, it all depends on the time of year you visit as to your menu options. And, with delectable listings such as ostrich fillets and Moroccan lamb it doesn’t matter when you visit, Browns is bound to be one of your culinary highlights while on South Africa holidays.
Sirocco, Knynsa- Garden Route
Considered to be one of the best seafood restaurants in South Africa, ensure you stop at Sirocco in Knynsa on your South Africa holidays. One of the most popular seaside towns for those driving along the Garden Route, Sirocco is a seafood lovers delights. Boasting an extensive seafood menu as well as options for carnivores, simply sit back, relax and enjoy the stunning views in Sirocco’s waterfront setting.
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