Woodstock, Cape Town
Open since: 2010
Position in the Top 10 last year: 1

The unstoppable Luke Dale-Roberts triumphs for the sixth consecutive year, with Ryan Cole alongside him in the kitchen and food that’s better than ever.

Elandsfontein, Pretoria
Open since: 2006
Position in the Top 10 last year: 5

Dining at Chantel Dartnall’s enchanting restaurant is a special treat, featuring a sensory journey filled with exquisite plating and dynamic flavours with local, seasonal ingredients.

Somerset West
Open since: 2009
Position in the Top 10 last year: 3

With his ability to create magical, original food that celebrates ingredients and techniques, it’s no wonder Gregory Czarnecki clinches the number 3 spot.

Constantia, Cape Town
Open since: 2016
Position in the Top 10 last year: New entry

Former Test Kitchen head chef Ivor Jones and his business partner, 2017 Eat Out S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna Chef of the Year Liam Tomlin, created huge excitement in the local food scene when they opened their modern tapas restaurant at Beau Constantia wine farm in November 2016.

Constantia, Cape Town
Open since: 2009
Position in the Top 10 last year: 7

Chefs Peter Tempelhoff and Ashley Moss create art on the plate in a luxurious setting.

Somerset West
Open since: 2012
Position in the Top 10 last year: 10

Chef Michael Cooke’s precision and playfulness have seen him rise up the ranks, placing him in the number six spot this year. The simplicity behind the seasonal 10-course Tour menu is inspired, and is what makes this one of the most enjoyable culinary adventures in the winelands

Silvermist, Cape Town
Open since: 1995
Position in the Top 10 last year: 2

This globally recognised and locally celebrated restaurant keeps hitting high notes with its theatrical touches and flavourful food.

City Bowl, Cape Town
Open since: 2016
Position in the Top 10 last year: New entry

Luke Dale-Roberts’s fourth restaurant – where Wesley Randles is at the helm – makes its debut on the Top 10 thanks to its bold food that makes the ingredients the star of the show.

Stellenbosch
Open since: 2007
Position in the Top 10 last year: 6

Chef Bertus Basson continues as a force to be reckoned with on the Cape culinary scene, with inspired food that highlights the very best of the country’s cuisine.

Woodstock, Cape Town
Open since: 2013
Position in the Top 10 last year: Nominee

This iconic Woodstock eatery by Luke Dale-Roberts with Frederico Dias in the kitchen cracks the Top 10 again thanks to its exciting and punchy play with flavours and trendy tapas-style experience.