World Restaurants

Bamboo Beach is an intimate, beach bistro with a unique ambiance. The menu varies daily, depending on what's fresh and available. Delicious desserts will tempt your taste buds and of course their famous wood-fired gourmet pizzas are to die for. Ever tasted fresh Cape Salmon cooked in the pizza oven with fresh garden herbs.

Relax in true Caribbean style, sipping Pina Coladas while savouring delectable starters of Coco Loco Hoppin' Jons (Jalapeno chillies stuffed with feta, crumbed and deep-fried) enjoying the laid back vibe tropical atmosphere. With a large garden and cosy restaurant, Banana Jam Café serves authentic Caribbean tastes lit by a roaring fire and enchanting night-lights while dining outside. With Jamican BBQ’s in the summer and a buzzing atmosphere, patrons can enjoy fast service with friendly attentive staff. Rated by locals as the best Banana Jam burgers in town with the largest rum collection in the country; Banana Jam Café is your suburban island escape to the breezy shores of the Caribbean.

Expect service with a smile and consistently good food, with the usual combinations such as hot and sour soup, chicken wings and banana fitters. The menu proffers excellent fish dishes and tasty Chinese beer to wash it all down. Enjoy some traditional Chinese cuisine and authentic ambiance at Bangkok Chinese Restaurant.

Situated in the Glenore Centre with views that stretch out onto the Indian Ocean, Bangkok Yum Thai serves superb food prepared by authentic Thai chefs, delicious and healthy, layered with flavour and taste. The décor is simple and calming, warming and welcoming heightened by dark contrasting colours and Thai artefacts. Enjoy delightful tastes from the extensive menu or go for the signature dish chu chee duck, which is crispy duck, served with a killer chu chee sauce, deep fried spinach & jasmine rice. Bangkok Yum Thai transports the palate to sensational Thailand and the authentic fresh flavours compliment and entice with healthy tasty alternatives to everyday dining.

Traditional Italian fair and unique ambiance is what Bongo’s is all about. The menu serves up Italian delights such as pizza, pasta and delectable deserts. A large selection of vegetarian dishes graces the menu alongside standard fair, carefully prepared and created to satisfy all tastes. Relax and chill out sampling delicious Italian feasts at Bongo’s in Randburg.

For diners who love good Indian food, Banjaara does not disappoint. With an extensive menu, focusing mainly on North and Central Indian dishes, intricate decor and attentive service, this superb Indian restaurant provides distinctive and exotic dishes to suit every palate.

Baobab Bistro is a small owner run restaurant and bar, special because its the ONLY place you can get a bite to eat after 9pm in Port Edward. The menu is small but yummy, they bake their own bread (including rye) from old fashioned stone ground flour, serve espresso and cappuccino, and buy most of their ingredients from the local farmers, or grow some themselves to ensure healthy, hearty meals which are organic, fresh and carbon neutral as far as possible.

Relaxed dining or more formal settings create the perfect opportunity to indulge in traditional South African flavours. Dine indoors or alfresco on the terrace with sweeping views of the Eastern suburbs of Pretoria. The menu inspires inspiration from the African continents, with casual light meals on off too and an assortment of colourful cocktails. Dine in pan African splendor at Baobab Café and Grill in Menlyn, Pretoria.

Kick back in the restaurant sampling traditional Kurdish dishes surrounded by authentic décor and ambiance. The menu caters breakfast, lunch and dinners, offering unusual and less familier choices that brim with taste and flavour. Try a Kurdish breakfast laden with a boiled egg, beef sausage, fried tomato, feta cheese, black olives and bread with jam. The Mesopotamia breakfast offers fried eggs with cheese on toasted pita bread. A health breakfast, consisting of fruit salad with yoghurt, nuts and honey, or a selection of croissants can also be ordered if you are a little less adventurous. Light snacks come in a number of choices and lunchtime or evening dishes with a wide selection. Pizza can be enjoyed with a twist sampling the Pides (Kurdish pizza) and include vegetable, cheese, chicken, lamb as well as lamb, feta and spinach. Main course dishes such as Iskender (roast lamb on layered pide bread), lamb guvech (lamb cooked with spiced chilli and spinach) and the exotic lamb curry secure an authentic taste of the Middle East. Round off your meal with tradition desserts such as the oven sutlach (creamy rice pudding) or oven baklava with imported pistachio and walnuts, served with ice-cream or yoghurt.
 Relax after dinner enjoying a shisha in the lounge or experience authentic belly dancing or related shows in the inter-leading theatre. Baron’s Restaurant is a delightful, authentic and mouthwatering experience.

Recommended by a loyal following of locals, Barba’s Cafe is a super spot for superb food and a great atmosphere. During the weekdays, a sumptuous buffet offering a mouth watering array of delicious options like dolmades is a must-try. A modest but well-designed wine list provides for every taste and budget. An open deck provides a great al fresco setting when the weather allows and friendly, helpful staff make your time at this understated eatery a very pleasant one.

Located in the leafy Southern suburbs of Kenilworth in a house built in the late 18 hundreds, Bardelli’s best-kept secret lies in their great quality food served in generous portions and fantastic value for money. Sourcing only the finest local products and imported ingredients with award winning pizza, fresh salads, calamari and fillet options, Bardelli caters for simple and complex palates with ease and passion Italians are so renowned for. Upon arrival, delight your senses with the smell of hearty pasta and thin crust pizzas lingering in the wood-fired oven touched by the subtle sounds of Italian café style music in the background. Tables chequered in red and white warmed by flickering candle lights make for a cosy and intimate dining experience with cooling wooden tables and chairs enhanced by the mysterious memorabilia of old Italy. This small family friendly restaurant offers a relaxed atmosphere and comprehensive menu with a well-priced wine list and delectable choices of local and international deserts.

Indulge in the taste of cultural cuisine, with a menu drawing inspiration from around the globe. Perched on a hilltop, with spectacular views over Centurion and Pretoria, Barn 52 is ideal for frolicking the day away over lingering lunches. The intimate upstairs lounge with a warming winter fire is ideal for intimate dinners, filled with heart food and welcoming ambiance. Whether lunch is the order of the day, quick coffee beacons, or a festive celebration calls for celebration, Barn 52 is the place to be.

Psst... this is secret PE. Barnacles Restaurant has totally awesome panoramic sea views. This restaurant also offers delicious seafood and great steaks served in huge portions. Enjoy a cocktail on the deck while spotting dolphins and whales. Or try the delicious Bar One cake.

Soak up the relaxed atmosphere and scenic vistas relaxing on the balcony or deck perusing the extensive menu. From legendary Eisbein surrounded with crispy crackling, served with chips to the usual creations such as peri peri chicken livers, Barney’s Tavern provides good food and good fun. Enjoy light snacks, seafood and grills in a warm family setting serving good South African cuisine at Barney’s Tavern in Summerstand.

Barocca Lounge is a new cocktail bar and lounge at Solole Private Game Reserve, opened by Chef Simon Phillips and his wife, Ceri of Rioja Restaurant. Barocca offers cocktails, wood fired pizzas, antipasti platters, tapas and light meals in relaxed, comfortable surroundings, both inside and al fresco. In addition sports lovers can enjoy all major televised sports events on a large plasma screen. Join them for happy hour between 6pm and 7pm.

Set in scenic Stellenbosch and fusing both modern and traditional Cape cuisines, Barouche Restaurant is a must-try dining experience.Barouche provides delightful dining whatever the weather, with a terrace overlooking vineyards for warm summer days or a warm and welcoming inside area for the colder wintertime.Serving the finest of South African as well as international cuisine and using the freshest seasonal ingredients, Barouche is a wonderfully versatile and accommodating place to dine.

Barracudas secures a location on Beach Road, with floor to ceiling glass windows to maximize your view and a relaxed ambiance to match your mood. The décor inspires a fresh, contemporary and natural feel with splashes of aqua and coral. The expansive wine list works perfectly with the well-balanced menu, which brims with seafood and various South African meats. Try the Springbok Carpaccio - thinly sliced springbok served with melon, kumquat and pecorino shavings. Move onto the Barracuda Platter layered with grilled fillet of hake, 4 queen prawns, deep-fried calamari served with savoury rice, vegetables and Beurre Blanc. Sweeten the palate with a mouth-watering try coupe tutti fruity (vanilla ice cream, mixed fruit, praline, whipped cream, nuts and granadilla sauce). Barracuda makes an ideal spot for fresh seafood, great views and bustling ambiance whether it be lunch or dinner.

Nestled in the heart of Newlands Village, Barristers Grill Café is the place to be if you enjoy a good local spot and consistently good dishes. Dine indoors, alfresco or within the bustling garden atmosphere on a menu brimming with meats, fish or chicken dishes served by attentive waitrons. Try their fabulous salads with cheese, calamari or beef accents, gorgeous Thai chicken and prawn curry, and grilled sole with lemon and ginger butter. The meat comes perfectly prepared with favourites being the lamb rump dressed in a delectable Madeira sauce. Barristers cater for all tastes and palates in a bustling atmosphere in the heart of Newlands.

The Bascule Bar is Cape Town’s whisky bar supreme. With over 400 whiskeys on the menu and a huge variety of some of the best wines South Africa has to offer patrons are spoilt for choice. The food menu is simple, elegant and delicious, with the menu’s emphasis on a gastro pub theme. Situated on the edge of the marina in Cape Town’s Waterfront where the international yachts are moored, the Bascule Bar is where trendy whisky and wine lovers gather. Vibrant and bustling, it is the ideal place for a light lunch – patrons can sit out on the water’s edge and take in the sunshine. By night the Bascule bar becomes a hub of sophisticated elegance where wine and whisky flow, and all the beautiful people of Cape Town come out to play. The gastro pub menu consists of snacks and tapas, with specialities that include goat’s cheese peppadew poppers with saffron aioli and salt and pepper squid with sweet chilli mayonnaise. Main meals are traditional pub fare with a modern twist – Cape Grace fish and chips, seared tuna burger with avocado salsa and sweet potato wedges and beef burger with sweet pepper relish, emmenthal cheese, crispy onions and French fries. Bascule Bar patrons enjoy the finer things, but appreciate the simple style of this unique spot in Cape Town's harbour.

A venue steeped in history, Basic Bistro is bustling restaurant enjoying a large local following and is a popular stop for tourists and travellers alike. Supported by a dedicated team serving sumptuous fare all day long, this endearing eatery offers a menu that has something for everyone from simple toasted sandwiches to delicious dinners with an Asian twist. The hamburgers are a must-try. As well as these staples, there is a specials board which changes regularly to keep the offerings fresh and new. A great place to stop for a while and rejuvenate, try Basic Bistro, Stellenbosch.

Offering classic bistro fare and delectable Italian spreads, Basilico welcomes families and friends with a relaxed and easygoing attitude. Authentic Italian spreads grace the chalkboards offering delicious and fragrant garlic and rosemary focaccia with a paper-thin crust and a crunchy salad and heavenly pizza with gourmet toppings, from salmon and rocket to springbok carpaccio, pears and gorgonzola. Choose a well-paired wine from the excellent wine list to compliment the meal. Basilico proffers classic bistro fare, the perfect place to unwind with family and friends in Kildare Road.

Located on the Ranch Resort on 1000 hectares of grassland and bushveld, Basil’s Fine Dining Restaurant overlooks manicured gardens and turquoise pool with a stylish and fresh approach to fine dining. Basil’s Fine Dining Restaurant provides for an intimate and romantic dining with a splendid selection of South African estate wines complimented by a relaxed setting to round off a perfect meal.

A visit to Bayede! may very well have its visitors shouting just that on their way out: Hail to the King! Set amongst the beauty of the Helderberg mountains with vineyards surrounding, Bayede! boasts a wine cafe that is equally suitable for families and more formal affairs. Families can enjoy a relaxing lunch out on the lawn picnic style while the children stretch their legs or entertain themselves with trout fishing at the dam. The indoor restaurant offers a more intimate setting for smaller groups that require a little more formality. The menu is wholly South African, but with original twists of brilliance. It changes weekly to make the most of fresh local produce, but guests may happily expect a variety of starters, mains and dessert. For starters delve into a classic Caesar Salad where bacon has been replaced with biltong and anchovies for snoek pate. The main courses cater more than adequately for meat lovers and vegetarians alike. And with a chef that is known for his sweet tooth, there’s no getting away without a bite into the decadent dark chocolate-espresso torte with merlot poached pears & cardamom parfait. The restaurant has a wide selection of wines, but patrons are guided with wine and food pairing suggestions on the menu.

Popular and vibrant, this superb restaurant is great at what it does. Brilliant breakfasts, fancy sandwiches and pastas are the order of the day and none of it will disappoint. Having been primarily a breakfast and lunch restaurant, Bayleaf & Sage has recently branched into dinners but has managed to retain the bright and breezy ambience that makes for such a warm and welcoming dining experience. The food is wonderful and as a result, this buzzing restaurant has a loyal following of regulars.Try it out and you'll be sure to become one of them.

The menu explodes with nourishing choices such as salads, sandwiches, soups and moist bagels, all freshly prepared for a quick, healthy and affordable meal. Enjoy aromatic coffee and decadent breakfasts at this relaxed and trendy restaurant in Sandton.

With a backdrop of Table Mountain and Robin Island, and miles of sandy beaches, Beach Bistro Restaurant is the perfect place to indulge in the setting sun and mouth-watering cuisine. From delicious buffet breakfasts laden with fresh fruits, pastries and continental offerings to light lunches on the terrace enjoyed next to the sparkling pool. The menu explodes with choice starting with breakfasts, salads, toasties, pizza, burgers and Beach Bistro baskets for lighter meals and the full a la carte dinner tempts with traditional local cuisine. Try the Karoo lamb chops, potjie, bobotie, a succulent steak or fresh line fish or frolic in contemporary European dishes with a hint of Mediterranean influence. The extensive wine list alongside decadent dessert of chocolate gateaux fresh fruit and ice cream or cheese platter rounded off with a port or cognac completes the experience. Indulge in true Cape hospitality with a romantic dinner for two or celebrate something special with friends and family at Beach Bistro Restaurant in Milnerton.

For hospitality that is second to none and a vast selection of delicious Mediterranean offerings, Beach Blanket Bohemia doesn’t disappoint. A sophisticated dining room provides a great setting for more formal dining and a bright and breezy terrace allows for a more relaxed time at Beach Blanket Bohemia. A vast wine list with a good selection of international wines as well as local gives diners a superb choice. Superb service with friendly and helpful staff that have a solid knowledge of the menu and wine list ensures a satisfying dining experience.

Exuding a dining experience that embraces traditional comforts infused with modern style, Beach Blanket Bohemia pampers with legendary hospitality and a Mediterranean menu that entices. Whether dining over breakfast, lunch, dinner or a light meal to accompany the comprehensive wine list, diners enjoy an old meets new ambiance touched by sophisticated surrounds. Whatever the occasion, albeit formal dining, romantic evenings or languid lunches, Beach Blanket Bohemia dwells on decadence evident in the crystal cut chandeliers, eye-catching fireplaces and social lounge. Dine indoors or alfresco soaking up the rays on the beach ambiance terrace or socialise in style to the sounds of laid back tunes spread by live dj’s and musicians. The in-depth menu leans towards Mediterranean, using fresh wholesome ingredients with a dash of contemporary for an all round delectable dining experience in the beautiful surrounds of Sunninghill Village Centre in Sandton.

Declared as one of the fanciest restaurants in Grand Baie, Beach House embraces sunsets and lapping waves for a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Laden with delicious feasts such as salads, barbecues, seafood and burgers, diners soak up languid surrounds enjoying refreshing drinks and laid back ambiance. Located on the cosmopolitan shores of Grand Baie, Beach House provides the perfect atmosphere for languid lunches and gorgeous dinners watching trailing sunsets and starlit skies.

Enjoy famous dishes or a relaxing drink marvelling at the beauty of the handcrafted natural tree bar or unwind in front of the crackling fireplace sipping heart-warming sherry. Rekindle the summer spirit with cooling cocktails savouring the sun and lapping waters around the Lapa with family and friends or just enjoy simple dining warmed by caramel woods and cooling wrought iron tables and chairs heightened by nautical stripes. Tantalise the palate with Tiger Prawns sautéed in chilli and garlic oil with onion and peppers, 600gm flame grilled Spare Ribs, medium spiced Chicken Curry, Chicken Tagliatelle with mushroom, tomato and garlic sauce topped with parmesan. Beach Tree Restaurant flirts casual dining surrounded by a soothing ambience fit for those who just want to kick back, relax and enjoy what the day has to offer.

Combine contemporary and vibey, add great splashes of colour and a crowd pleasing menu and you have the recipe to what makes Beads restaurant tick. Beads is conveniently situated in the centre of town, making it an easy, if not irresistible, stop for after work drinks and eats. The sultry Stellenbosch summer calls for the French doors to be flung open and tables to be set outside, while winters become rather cosy with fireplaces in every room. The modern fusion style menu is all about variety, catering for all tastes and appetites. Wraps, pastas, Oxtail Potjie and even finger foods (as a complement to the cocktails) are part of the fare. The wines comprise a local selection of which Dalla Cia features prominently. Whether for breakfast with a colleague, lunch with a lover or dinner with friends - Beads extensive menu and upmarket atmosphere has secured itself a place on the restaurant map. And just to prove that they are committed to pleasing just about everyone, Beads also offers a Kids Menu.

Bean Bag Bahia follows in the footsteps of its older brother, Bean Bag Bohemia and does so in true Bean Bag style. The decor is carefully designed to perfectly complement the ambience, with tropical-style wallpaper, white chairs and modern cement floors. Outside, the terrace provides a wonderfully relaxing setting in which to enjoy great food and exotic drinks with beautiful views of the beach and the tidal pool. For a casually stylish place to while away some time, Bean Bag Bahia excels.

Bean Bag Bohemia is more than just a dining experience. Strong ties with the creative community of Durban has procured a unique social culture at BBB that is unlike anywhere else in Durban. Diners can enjoy the warm weather with al fresco dining in the courtyard area or inside where it is always vibrant and buzzing. Adding to the impressive popularity of Bean Bag Bohemia is the number of TV programs and magazines that have featured them. The menu at BBB proffers exciting and creative dishes that are constantly updated, as is the overall theme, keeping patrons interested and inspired.

Beau Vallon invites sumptuous dining in soothing tranquillity of alfresco garden dining or within the beautiful colonial mansion décor. Located on the edge of sugarcane fields set within the Beau Vallon estate, diners savour table d’hote dining under shady fruit canopies. Beau Vallon unites intimacy and refined flavours in a setting perfect for dining.

Located on the rolling foothills overlooking Port Edward, Beaver Creek Coffee Estate wraps the palate in silky smooth fine coffees, light lunches and delicious cakes. Using only the highest quality beans, grown locally and noted as some of the world’s finest coffee, coffee lovers indulge in the unique blend of quality beans from crop to cup.

Located along Somerset Road in Green Point, Beefcakes is friendly, fun and on the ball. The décor uplifts with colour and flamboyant attitude starting with pink Flamingo wallpaper, disco balls, feathers and a pimped pink piano patiently waiting on the next performance. Step back in time and discover food that brims with fun, simplicity and indulgent pleasure with wildly entertaining and 50’s fun American burger bar ambiance. The tongue in cheek menu twists and teases with burgers of all shapes and tastes and flavours even offering a ‘build your own burger’ to eager patrons. Take delight in burgers such as Buffy the Hamburger Slayer’ - a gooey mound of bacon, cheddar and beef or the chili string of the Willy Burger. Tables host perfect burgers, well priced wines and cocktails and infectious fun all topped by sequined cowboy hats and live entertainment nights such as ‘Drag Queen, Thursdays’, and ‘Bitchy Bingo, Tuesdays.’

Housed inside an old Victorian house, dressed in basic almost retro décor, dishes are made to order, fresh and tasty with no added MSG – ever! The authentic flavours include spicy Schezuan choices and traditional favourites from the set menu. Described by some as tantalizing, dishes are expertly prepared by a Beijing trained chef who favours attention to detail.

Prepared using the freshest ingredients, herbs and spices, Beira Alta pampers the palate with family tradition of cooking, passed down from generation to generation. Located in the scenic coastal town of Ballito, this elegant and sophisticated restaurant delights with delectable Portuguese cuisine, embracing Continental and African influences. Enjoy a relaxed and tantalising meal soothed by the drifting sounds of smooth jazz and a romantic ambiance. Indulge in a variety of flavours and tastes starting with succulent prawns smothered in a melange of spices, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic and if red meat takes your palate, try the flame-grilled chicken and platters layered with scrumptious pan-fried prawns. Beira Alta Restaurant cooks from the heart and their passion for food will reunite a love affair with decadent Portuguese cooking and rich aromatic wines, for a sensational dining experience.

The friendly ambiance welcomes foreign palates to a world of mouth-watering tastes. Authentic Lebanese dishes such as baba ghannoush, fried and raw kebbeh to fattoush and labna wet the appetite. Main courses boast great dishes but by popular demand kebabs, grills and shwarmas remain the firm favourites. Dine within the informal café or formal dining area complimented by a full bar, pricey but interesting Lebanese wines and authentic Lebanese ambiance at Beirut in Parkmore.

Steering away from the norm of local cuisine, Bel Piatto caters hearty and warm Italian dishes to loyal followers and visitors. A very popular restaurant with a pleasant ambiance, soft music and large windows is the ideal foundation for memorable dining experience. Lovely pastas or succulent grilled fish dishes compliment the excellent wine service at Bell Piatto in Maputo.