The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in East London, April 2024

"Wow...wow...wow,been meaning visiting them and i'm so thrilled i did,the food was amazing,presented well,pity the waiter was not visible at our table..."

Jono Nunn

hilton johnson

"Had my birthday lunch here and enjoyed the sushi fresh and the service was good and friendly. Had deep fried ice for the first time and surprisingly..."

Rita Odendaal

"Greeted and seated by a very friendly and welcoming Uthnati, who was our server for the evening. The sushi was well prepared and delicious. Uthnati..."

Emma Foster

"We have eaten there before and it has always been top notch but this time, the service and food were slightly worse. I am going to give them the..."

Amelia Nel

"First but not last visit. Food was delicious and enough. Service ver..."

Brent Julies

"Absolutely fantastic....food and service. Thank you so much for wonderful experience....Henry and Carin van..."

Carin Van Breda

"The food is absolutely fantastic, good variety to choose from. Clean restaurant with a nice selection of wine. The staff is very..."

Varuschka Janse van Vuuren

"Lovely sushi but we waited a bit long. Service was good with a super friendly waiter but a bit slow and table not cleared with our dirty..."

Roelien Parkin

"Best experience ever!!!! Food was 5 stars. Will be going..."

Tash Leigh Smith

"Great price, great food, great service. Very popular place. We shared a sushi platter and a tv tray. Was super awesome. Been looking forward to..."

Daleen Harmse

"Best sushi experience in EL. Recommended as a take-away or sit-down..."

Darryn Wyness

"Sushi was amazing! I also enjoyed the variety of drinks on the menu. I would definitely visit the place again. A bit of spicing up of the decor could..."

Sisekho Sako (nee Makunga)

"Serves one of the best Chinese food in East London with low..."

Asisithi Sejosengoe

"Fabulous Chinese food. Loved our meal especially the..."

tracy nagel

Ocean Basket East London

81/100 (1491 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

The Brickmaker Bistro

Abbotsford Arms

Wimpy

"Food was well presented , and service was much..."

Hendrik Jordaan

"The food never disappoints. Thank you. The service wasn't great... lack of..."

Kwena Christian Makgoka

"The food was very delicious...Ayanda's service is excellent. She is so..."

zanele ntshotsho

"Wimpy burgers highly recommend, oh they are my favorite burgers can never get..."

Alicia Heidi Jacobs

"The waitress (Zintle) is too nice,petient,and good to customers. I wish we can have her service all the time we..."

Reuben Gasela

"Amidst the Festive Chaos , a very busy Wimpy during Saturday lunch, we had super efficient service with delicious food served faster than ever...."

Marilicia Smit

"SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT Zintle she very..."

notutu beatrice mtwazi

"I had a great experience and good..."

Thandokazi Ngogela

"Zintle was very good everything was there vibe Nd..."

Xoliswa Zingani

"The food was good anesto was..."

Nomawetu Mafanya

"Ayanda is amazing ...Great service..."

Siliziwe Ntshintshi

"I had a good time, all staff members are well trained and approachable, I genuinely have no complaints whatsoever even our food was exactly what they..."

Lusanele Ganashe

Shanghai Chinese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

Cafe Neo

80/100 (3068 ratings)

"Majestic welcome from staff, Yanga, our waitress was excellent and committed for great service. The food was absolutely amazing!!! I had Rump with..."

Hamilton Serekwana

"Most incredible food. Amazing atmosphere with beautiful view of the beach. We enjoyed our dinner here. Would highly..."

Sinovuyo Asanda Ncanywa

"The food is excellent. Great value for money and lovely atmosphere though the waitering staff could do with being slightly more attentive to their..."

Tony Baruch

"We were five... three of us had the Oxtail with veggies and I had the option of mash while the other two opted for rice. One had ribs and the other..."

Siba Ponono

"800g Tomahawk steak for only R350 is absolute value for money. You can taste the flame grill, the steak was super tender and juicy with delicious..."

Loyiso Mpeta

"Great location with a seaview. The food is exceptional!!! The ladies rooms are beautiful but the soap dispenser is broken, they're clean to..."

Phumla Madikizela

"Café Neo is a very good restaurant, the food is perfect, the service is top tier and the atmosphere is the best. It's chilled vibes, everyone..."

Thandokazi Zazi

"Great view of the sea and the food was delicious. The atmosphere was definitely chilled, and I 💞enjoyed my..."

Jeanette

"Aesthetically pleasing restaurant with a great menu selection and friendly, professional staff 👌🏽 definitely worth a..."

Lwando Mabindla

"Nice atmosphere, great food and a good wine..."

Swiss Englishman

"It’s my hundredth time visiting the restaurant and it never disappoints when it comes to service and a big portion of food 🤣🤭 even though my..."

Bucy Dyan

"This is the best place for cocktails and fun! I have been coming here for years and I continue to come back. There service is amazing, there food is..."

Kelsey Good

"Perfect for that special someone. if you want to make someone feel special they have amazing booth seating which is so intimate for occasions like..."

mel Busolo

"The food is breathtaking, service was..."

Asa Lungu

"A very cozy place Perfect for a Sunday lunch,the staff was also friendly But I would advise you reserve a table..."

Nomcebo Maphosa

"Best restaurant on the beachfront / hotel area / Quigney in East London. Pizzas and salads are highly..."

N L

Pla's Thai

Delicious Chinese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

Key Largo Restaurant

"What a gem! And you think you know a place? East London continues to surprise us with contemporary cuisine right up there with the “big boys”...."

Jacques Verster

"Had my mom's birthday there in June... The place was beautiful and the service was on point, also went last week during their buffet & the food was..."

Zandile Plaatjie

"Nice rain mhhhh i wish it can rain all..."

Welcome Ngangqu

"It was really nice and a star 🌟 🌟 🌟 to a..."

Innocent Sanele Mkhwebane

"Very good buffet on a Friday night. Good range of good Perhaps some fried meat or grilled meat could have been included. The chefs stand there and..."

Vineeth Varghese

"A good place for that evening outing. Food is great,the service is..."

Wonder MacHingura

"I loved the buffet, all the food you can eat with great taste. The people there are very..."

Sinovuyo Bokolo

"The restaurant is beautiful with amazing food and..."

Babalwa Hute

"Nice buffet options and..."

Adamu Sulley Fuseini

"Wow..."

Ncediswa Jim

"..."

Nomzozo Makubalo

"Food..."

Nerissa Kistiah

"Lovely..."

Nolitha Barnes

"Lovely..."

Gloria Matshisi

Musa Masilela

Ntombizanele Skosana

Elahleni Food And Braai

Abbotsford Arms

"Like the look and the atmosphere is great going there for a steak in the..."

Kevin Johnson

"Great chilled place, friendly staff, great atmosphere, lovely place. I didn't order, though but everything else was fantastic, definitely recommend..."

christiano selmo

"The food communication needs much attention. Thursdays are bunny chow on special but more than once there is no bread available. Also Like today. And..."

Harry Botha

"Nice 80's Music. Nice vibe. Had the pork chops, mash and..."

Johan Ehlers

"Was Awesome to watch the Boks playing Wales at Abbotsford Arms. Great Pub, Great..."

Louis Smit

"It's the place to be on any day, love the service .....top..."

Tendai Bunjira

"We were featured on the front page of the Daily Dispatch whilst celebrating the Rugby win SA against Argentina at ABBOTSFORD..."

Corinne Cordier Goodrich

"Even with loadshedding, this place is organised for some chow. Recently tried pubs in different provinces, and none beat the value for money on..."

Marilicia Smit

"This is great place to chill and vibe. The atmosphere is great, so are the patrons. Security is top class along with service. Toilets are well..."

Dj Chavisto RSA

"Festive English Pub, especially Thursday to Saturday nights there is a younger..."

Lance Weyer

"Great for friends and family..."

athi jack

"I have a good time with friends, good food indeed biggup..."

Zola Marali

"Great atmosphere Good food A place meet good..."

Wonga Dei

"I enjoyed the stuff 😄 very friendly and efficient, I would chill there and have a nice meal to go with their beverages. Great place 👌 I give it..."

Lundi Qwesha's View

"Good atmosphere. Had a drink that didn't taste the way it should, but management quickly sorted it out without a fuss. The bar wasn't full, yet..."

Christo Zeelie

Nando's

79/100 (1599 ratings)

"Was a little bit out of my way, but totally worth every meter. Was without doubt the best Nandos chips I have had to date! Very friendly staff, and..."

Duncan Esterhuysen

"Quick and easy. Very quick experience ordering via the drive-through as well. Overall took less than 5 minutes to finalise the order (mostly chicken..."

Evan Saunders

"Quick turnaround and food was real good👌🏻. Efficient and friendly service received from drive through..."

Matthew Lottering

"Best customer service in town. Food is delicious 💯 in all..."

Khulu Kotshie

"Totally love the new renovations. What a hone away from home...."

Treasure Smith

"Shop was on good standard very neat Nd tidy Cashier was very welcoming even her face showed best customer 💅 Service was very quick with clean and..."

Linda Khondlo

"Quick service and my specific requirements always exceed my..."

Trevor Fourie

"The shop is neat and tidy very friendly staff and wearing beautiful..."

Lawrence Estrais

"Drive thru is very slow. Rather go..."

simbongile mbete

"Very friendly staff and food was on..."

Christopher Luke Joseph

"The place its nice but the staff is not so friendly, can they at least smile, especially the beautiful ladies there. Give our foot with love,..."

Thabo Jonga

"Food is fresh, waiting time not that..."

thoba nontsonto

"The service was quick, did not wait for long and the cashier was very..."

Ntuza Zikalala

Woolworths Cafe

79/100 (1519 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Always a quality experience. Whether I am looking for clothes for the kids or food , I find what I need. There are certain things I wouldn't buy..."

manisha ramdhin

"Good service, neat, fresh food and you get what you..."

Ncumisa Pama

"A must visit place. Very happy and wonderfull atmosphere. A massive range of foods and clothing to choose from. The staff has first hand knowledge..."

Patrick Barnes

"Pitty Woolworths don't cater for big clothing sizes. Maybe start catering for big people I'm sure I'm not the only one with this..."

Eugene Lemmer

"Nice place too.ans very friendly and helpful staff I must..."

Nozibele Mbanjwa

"Well done on Your I am an Ally campaign - don't worry about the narrow minded Christians that are saying they won't support you - trust me they'll be..."

Kerry Lee McLaren

"Staff were friendly and helpful. Good quality sale item at reasonable..."

Rose Thompson

"The store layout is majestic and the Cafe has a nice and intimate atmosphere to it, very very nice..."

zintle puti

"Always love my woolies stop for a delicious dirty Chai 😋 and literally everything on the menu is great...my favorite is my go to scrambled eggs..."

Des Ryding

"Usually go for veg. It was my birthday and I had a slice of salted caramel cheesecake with ice..."

Linda Duits

"Truly happy today.. we ordered 4 curtains via the app online, when it came we realized we needed another 2 more curtains. When we checked the online..."

Bennie Meiring

"Woolworths offers a great selection of products at a level of quality not found at any other store... There fresh produce is always fresh and also..."

Chaz Pagel

"Clean, short queues and we'll..."

Bob Thorne

"Friendly staff, awesome prices, excellent..."

Joelle Meyers

"Always striving for perfection. Prices are in tune with quality. Fresh everything. I love their selection of wines they keep..."

Lucky Motto

"On 26 March 2023 I came to the store @ Hemingways escalated my complaint regarding a grocery item I bought to a floor Manager Mr Ntsika who..."

Yvonne Mango

Guido's Beacon Bay

The Grillroom

Steers

"Good vibes, good food and great staff! Shout out to Zanele for great..."

Michael Mudau

"Best service ever: I was served by Lethabo, the vibe was on point, their music was the best and the food exceeded my expectations. I would..."

Alilita Jali

"Friendly ladies. So friendly. I go there at least once a..."

Arthur Jacobs

"All the way from JHB n got the best service from Lethabo Definitely coming..."

Story Khaka

"Best service, the staff was friendly and professional and the trainee Zanele showed good interpersonal skills and had a friendly face, assisted by..."

abulele mayekiso

"Absolutely awesome and professional service from Zanele and Lethabo. I am definately coming..."

Ephayo Mbhele

"Fast, reliable & food always tastes good!!! 5 stars all the..."

Jared Coombes

"Fresh product I received with a great service from Akhona Luzipho definitely will come back when I'm in East..."

asiphe tefezayo

"3 Stars. First time ordering at this store. The service was fantastic, friendly and professional staff. The store was clean and well maintained. The..."

Craig Thompson

"Bought a burger last week but I couldn't resist to come back again their product is on another level their vibe is different with their funny..."

Lusanda Guma

"Excellent service store nice n..."

Ongeziwe Melamane

"Excellent service by Lethabo, definitely coming..."

Musa Mthembu

"Best service from Lethabo definitely coming..."

Lubabalo Stephns

"Very Friendly..."

Siyabulela Grey

Areena Quays Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

Steers

78/100 (4346 ratings)

"Very friendly they quick and u dont wait long for ur..."

priscilla van der merwe

"Great customer care by the staff. Good, fresh..."

Xolile Mlunguzi

"Their staff r very friendly , service is quick one problem the buying people ending up with no place to sit because of patrons waiting for their..."

Eunice Euni

"The food is always great and their service is top..."

Lincoln Marembo

"The food is good and the service as..."

Vuyokazi Qomoyi

"Fast and efficient service. The food was..."

Alexis Archary

"Amazing service, everyone is so friendly and so..."

Zethu Macatsha

"Its always great..."

Nkosithethelele Fezubuhle

"Food in this place is always good and spicy, exactly the way I like it. Service is great and the staff is friendly and they know what they are doing...."

Dalibandla Dingwayo

"Made my order after a morning flight, the lady forgot to add my chips to order only found out when I got home. She didn't double charge though and..."

Lusapho Hlatshaneni

"Excellent service within 7 minutes I received my..."

Khuthala Mxhunyelwa

"Good service, place near one I didn't like though did not deter my experience not enough tables and chairs so customers waiting for their takeaways..."

Landiez M

"Good..."

Anothando Ano

"I was served with respect and on time, the food was up to..."

Bongani Qingana

"Everything is okay, spacious enough but it's just chao, there's no..."

Azola Kama

"Good place to have a bite in when waiting for someone only down side is the noisy rank and unwelcoming site from outside while you eat might put u..."

Zukisani Malima

Cafe Du Jardin

"Absolutely awesome place to have a bite to eat. Recommend as it is a nice quaint..."

Gavin Hamilton

"Pretty cute place to go unwind and the food is really..."

Shakeela Peck

"Good value meals in a rustic garden..."

Hylton Gudmanz

"Great place. Enjoyed the ambience and food was not..."

Riche Dalmacio

"Good food and nice play area for kids so you can relax while they..."

Blake Alberts

"Great atmosphere. Very relaxing little coffee shop. Love sitting outside looking up at the wind plants. Food is good 👍 cakes are..."

Janine Els

"At first I wasn't so keen, when my mom suggested going to the nursery on a super rainy cold Saturday morning. But Cafe du Jardin more than made up..."

Mary Spurdzins

"Such a pleasant atmosphere. Staff are friendly and food is delicious. So relaxing there. Plenty of different birds visiting and on occassion a..."

Meghann Breetzke

"Yummy in-house baked moist chocolate cake, coffee. Relaxed surrounding. Friendly..."

Ziona Harris

"Fantastic food in a lovely garden setting. Pizza is DIVINE. Play area for young kids is..."

Julie Milne

"Great outdoor seating good menu selection..."

East Coast Views D

"The food and prices were fantastic, the staff were helpful and the setting is beautiful. Coffee was..."

Heather Wolmarans

"Nice friendly Service, special place for family and kids, good operating..."

Sandra Ternig

"Good wholesome food and relaxing outside..."

Deon Kriel

"Feel good place in East London. Nursery and lovely..."

evert esterhuizen

"Great place for parents to go for..."

Brendan Lawson

Milky Lane

"Vincent has changed a lot, changed for the better Last time I was there was when they we're doing renovation for spur woow, what a turning..."

Spikzo MakaS'ne

"Coolest place to shop i love spending my time there..."

Philasande Kiva

"Was amazing tuk my hubby out to wimpy for his pre birthday for breakfast it was nice and peacefully got everything we wanted to..."

Leana Luthando Puzi Mqoqi

"My favourite place when our family visit Constable every..."

Enid Klopper

"I had the best time, shopped nicely,did my groceries, had my..."

Tabita Nkonki

"Easy to shop at most shops and love food..."

Kristy Benito Kreusch

"Enjoyed the ice..."

Petit Emmanuel

"Thank you for inviting me back. Triple Choc Mousse is the best..."

Wendy Brand

"Excellent and one of the few left !!! Friendly helpful staff..."

Boertjie Gerlach

"A wonderful place to have Milk Shake ...I enjoy..."

Bonisile Nicholas Grey

"Need more places like this in east..."

Jordan Oliver

Valerie Kanter

Uvie Iviwe

Silubonile Mfuduko

Mcebisi Kuse

Blue Lagoon Hotel

Wykato Spur Steak Ranch

77/100 (2552 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"The waitress snd waiter were pleasant - despite being very busy they attended to our order in good time. Attention was paid to our..."

KeubenShirley Gounden

"We really enjoyed the tasty food, service was good but they don't dance and sing like Hemingway Spur. They need to do the hourly dance like Hemingway..."

Riska Domoney

"It's a fun place for kids and very friendly staff there. Food is nice too! Love their avocado salad and peppermint caramel..."

Екатерина Бриславская

"Always a vibe at spur! We go for the singing. And I'm August we have 5 bdays. The food is great , service good. The kids are happy and we are..."

manisha ramdhin

"Had an awesome time yesterday. For me, if the service and the food is great, I'm happy. And I am happy...."

Keith Gallant

"The food was the best so was the service 😋 there was this nice lady I don't know her name but she wears glasses I will definitely recommend coming..."

Jethro Rabe

"I would like to appreciate the lady by the name of Zoe Mdoda, she really live the standards of a Manager. There was a miscommunication with the..."

Nolubabalo Mjila

"The place is really nice, Zoe and her team took care of me and my wife, they even sang a happy birthday song for my wife real nice, the burger and..."

Paulos “Zarga” Morrison

"Good family place if you have younger children but noise level slightly loud..."

Nicola van Heerden

"Cool atmosphere, good service and delicious..."

Me Mankind

"Great food, friendly staff and the lady in charge of the play centre was amazing!!! So on it, and kids loved..."

Simon Thomas

"Popped in with Mom, Fiance and baby yesterday evening for a quick crumbed mushroom and calamari starter and a..."

Adrian Schreiber Music (Ngamshishi)

"Service was very good. Had me time while my child played safely. He met a new friend while I enjoyed my..."

Nickolette Sampson

Highlander Blue Lagoon

Silver Eagle Spur Steak Ranch

75/100 (1484 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

The Sushi Club

"Sushi very fresh and good. Shangai steak was sweet. Prefer a savoury..."

Deon

"Best Sushi i have ever had. friendly..."

Jabir Pervaiz Khan

"Had some yummy sushi, reasonably..."

Roxanne Coetzer

"Friendly serbice5. Beautiful fresh sushi..."

adila aboobaker

"Good quick service. Food..."

Nadine Böde

"Best sushi in..."

wikus vd walt

"Good food at a good..."

Dallas Reynolds

"Good..."

Kyle Westran

"Great..."

Struan barnard

Irma Salisbury

Faeza Johannes

Damien Bradshaw

Nando's

74/100 (1580 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"No quees and staff is very friendly. I was just passing by from airport to the hotel and bought full chicken lemon and herb flavor. It was the best..."

Salome Tsoeleng

"I was pleasantly surprised by this nandos. I wdnt usually come here because of the location but we had a meeting in the area and I was blown away...."

manisha ramdhin

"Had some good chicken burger, love the pineapple extra and the spicy chips tipped it off just perfectly. Thanks a lot, and will see you soon..."

Duncan Esterhuysen

"The service was great, the food was..."

Thandokazi Zazi

"The place is nice and clean. Excellent customer..."

Zintle Sizani

"I've finally tasted the Nando's chicken and I love it. Nando's is my new favorite..."

Lwando Mtsewu

"The parking space is terrible, bec careful of the attendants and..."

Victor Kobe

"Friendly atmosphere. Staff is always smiling and..."

Bleksley Mokwena

"Friendly staff with a great customer care and smile in their..."

lulekwa siqila

"Best Nandos Food I've had. Hotpot and CasaPap, I had to go again for it, it was that good. Not the cabbage we're being served at other..."

Yandisa Khumla

"The service is quite slow as the restaurant is always having a lot of customers, but the food is always..."

Bucy Dyan

"The service was slow even though it was not..."

Lungi Melane

"I got one of the best service here and it was my first time visiting this Nando's today. The full chicken I bought was so succulent and..."

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