Over 80 South African restaurants and bars earned their seat amongst the world’s finest, including Chef Siba’s Mtongana’s Siba.
From every corner of SA, meet the best of the best in foodie, bar and venue experiences!
Global (17 May, 2023) — Almost 100 South African restaurants, bars and venues earned their place amongst the world’s finest; sharing the best of the best in these categories for our cities and country.
UK-based LUX Life Magazine reviewed a platter of nominees to crown the world’s best for the Restaurant and Bar Awards 2023, and we’re full of excitement at just how much South Africa had to offer.
The specialist LUX researchers scrutinise the shortlisted candidates, putting them through a period of extensive investigation prior to judging where they will make the ultimate decision.
“We review supporting evidence submitted by the nominees in addition to conducting our own independent research. The probe is typically centred around the evaluation of skills and services on offer; we will consider client and customer feedback and testimonials whilst recognising the nominee’s wider market reputation. To move successfully, from nominee to winner; there must be evidence of extensive expertise within a given field or discipline, dedication to customer service and client satisfaction with an ongoing commitment to excellence and innovation.”
From Siba Mtongana to familiar and new hospitality faces alike, meet the winners!
2B Cuisine
Best Casual Dining Venue 2023 – Sandton
34 South, The Market, Knysna
Best Seafood Restaurant 2023 – Garden Route
9th Avenue Waterside
Best Upscale Dining Experience 2023 – Durban
And Then There Was Fire…
Best Woodfired Grill & Tapas Bar 2023 – Gauteng
Atlantic Express Train Restaurant
Best Halaal Restaurant 2023 – Western Cape
Aux Petit Four CC
Best Artisan Bakery 2023 – Johannesburg
Bientang’s Cave Restaurant & Wine Bar
Most Scenic Seafront Restaurant & Bar 2023 – Western Cape
Blue Ocean Dive Resort – Aliwal Shoal
Best Scuba Diving Venue 2023 – KwaZulu-Natal
Bossa Sunningdale
Steakhouse of the Year 2023 – Cape Town
Cafe 1904 Restaurant
Most Charming Dining Venue 2023 – Western Cape
Cafe Billi Bi
Most Charming Casual Dining Venue 2023 – Johannesburg
Cattle Baron Tableview Blouberg
Upscale Steakhouse of the Year 2023 – Western Cape
Chatters
Most Charming Upscale Casual Dining Venue – Cape Town
Che Argentine Grill
Best South American Dining Experience 2023 – Johannesburg
CHEFSTABLE CAPETOWN
Best Boutique Fine Dining Experience 2023 – Cape Town
Cowfish
Best American & Asian Restaurant Group 2023 – Johannesburg
Cradle Boutique Hotel and Nature Reserve
Most Picturesque Contemporary Dining Experience 2023 – Gauteng
Darlingbrew
Best Craft Beer Taproom & Restaurant 2023 – Western Cape
De Tol Farm Deli
Most Scenic Casual Dining Venue 2023 – Cederberg Mountains
Die Draadkameel
Best Italian Dining Experience 2023 – Gauteng
DinnerTimeStoriesSA | Le Petit Chef Southern Africa – South Africa
Most Innovative Gastronomic Experience 2023 – Western Cape
Dragonview Lodge
Best Modern Casual Dining Venue 2023 – Drakensberg
Drostdy Restaurant
Best European Casual Dining Venue 2023 – Western Cape
Eclipse Restaurant
Best A La Carte Dining Experience 2023 – Gauteng
Elgr Restaurant
Most Elegant Urban Dining Experience 2023 – Western Cape
Embarc
Most Unique Contemporary Dining Experience 2023 – Gauteng
Ficks
Most Unique Scenic Bar & Restaurant 2023 – Western Cape
Filos
Most Authentic Greek Dining Experience – Gauteng
Firefish Seafood Restaurant
Most Picturesque Fine Dining Experience 2023 – Cape Town
Get Lost Coffee
Most Stylish Upscale Coffee Shop 2023 – Western Cape
Ghenwa’s Culinary Club
Middle Eastern Cooking School of the Year 2023 – South Africa
Greens Restaurants
Best Farm-to-Table Dining Experience 2023 – Cape Town
Heritage Restaurant
Best Heritage Seaview Dining Experience 2023 – Western Cape
Idiom
Best Contemporary Vineyard Dining Experience 2023 – Cape Town
Idiom Wines
Best Winelands Dining Venue 2023
Italo’s Deli
Best Family-Run Restaurant 2023 – Cape Town
JackRabbit chocolate studio International
Best Artisan Chocolatiers 2023 – South Africa
Jasmine Fusion
Best Halaal Restaurant 2023 – Johannesburg
Khamkirri (PTY)LTD
Most Picturesque Riverside Restaurant 2023 – Northern Cape
Kim’s Exclusive Catering
Best Catering Company 2023 – Western Cape
KiwondoS Sushi
Most Authentic Japanese Restaurant 2023 – Western Cape
Koffi Terapi
Music Café of the Year 2023 – Western Cape
Madam and Sir Restaurant
Best Casual Dining Venue 2023 – Durban
Maroti’s
Best Portuguese QSR 2023 – Mpumalanga
MiHa
Most Prestigious Halaal Restaurant 2023 – Gauteng
Best International Cuisine 2023 – Johannesburg
Momo Soko
Most Authentic Fusion Cuisine 2023 – South Africa
Mozambik
Most Authentic Portuguese Restaurant Group 2023 – South Africa
Muse Restaurant
Best Culinary Experience 2023 – Eastern Cape
Nando’s
Most Coveted Portuguese Restaurant 2023 – South Africa
Neighborhood Cafe
Coffee Shop of the Year 2023 – KwaZulu-Natal coast
NV-80 Grill & Bar
Best Classic Bar & Grill Restaurant 2023 – Cape Town
Off The Menu
Best Upscale Wine Bar & Deli 2023 – Eastern Cape
Old Duck French Cafe
Best French Inspired Cafe 2023 – Johannesburg
Pakwaan
Best Indian Restaurant 2023 – Cape Town
Pasta Barra
Best Fine Dining Mediterranean Restaurant 2023 – Gauteng
Paternoster Wine & Tasting Lounge
Best Wine Tasting Experience 2023 – West Coast of Western Cape
Plushi
Best Plant-Based Asian Dining Experience 2023 – Western Cape
Real Wraps
Best Mediterranean Street Food Dining Experience 2023 – Johannesburg
Reverie Social Table
Most Unique Fine Dining Restaurant 2023 – Cape Town
Robsons Real Beer
Best Craft Beer Bar & Restaurant 2023 – KwaZulu-Natal
Rocomamas Mackeurtan Avenue
Best Gourmet Burger Restaurant 2023 – Durban
Safari PSAFARIub & Grill
Most Relaxing Casual Dining Venue 2023 – Limpopo
Seam Coffee
Most Ethical Coffee Roastery 2023 – Johannesburg
Sejour
Most Unique Fine Dining Experience 2023 – Johannesburg
Siba
Most Exclusive Fine Dining Restaurant 2023 – Cape Town
Sin+Tax
Cocktail Bar of the year 2023 – Central Johannesburg
Skybar By Lemonicious Hermanus
Cocktail Bar of the Year 2023 – Western Cape
Smitten
Best Upscale Healthy Dining Experience 2023 – Western Cape
Soul Souvlaki
Best Mediterranean Street Food Dining Experience 2023 – Gauteng
Southern Corner Cafe Bloemfontein
Best Casual Dining Venue 2023 – Bloemfontein
Spur Grill & Go Thanda Tau Vrede
Best Upscale Casual Dining Venue 2023 – Free State
Tacokombi
Best Mexican Dining Experience 2023 – Gauteng
TASHAS GROUP
Best Hospitality Franchising Group 2023 – South Africa
The Black Sheep Cradock
Steakhouse of the Year 2023 – Eastern Cape
The Conscious Kitchen
Best Vegan-Friendly Dining Experience 2023 – Cape Town
The Goose Roasters
Best Contemporary Catering Company 2023 – Western Cape
The Marshmallow Garden Cafe
Best American Casual Dining Venue 2023 – Western Cape
Leading Purveyors of Premium Milkshakes 2023 – South Africa
The Press Room Cafe
Best Italian Dining Experience 2023 – Garden Route
The Shred Skatepark ( Eiland Eatery)
Best Sports & Leisure Venue Casual Dining Venue 2023 – Western Cape
The Viper Lounge Cape Town
Motorcycle Bar of the Year 2023 – South Africa
The Wok Bar
East Asian Fusion Restaurant of the Year 2023 – South Africa
Thoban Chefs On The Beach
Best Sushi & Seafood Restaurant 2023 – Western Cape
Umami Food Studio
Cooking School of the Year 2023 – Gauteng
Urth
Most Relaxing Rural Casual Dining Venue 2023 – Free State
V8 Roadhouse & Family Restaurant
Most Family-Friendly Casual Dining Venue 2023 – North West Province
Wish on Florida
Best Upscale European Restaurant & Bar 2023 – KwaZulu-Natal
Zioux South Africa
Champagne Bar of the Year 2023 – Gauteng
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