TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated October 2024

Carola Ann's

91/100 (1328 ratings)

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"The absolute best!!! Enjoyed an amazing experience with the Syrian Dinner. They live out their love and passion for food and one can taste it in..."

Fiona Muller

"Food was superb! Staff was friendly and accommodating. Prices are reasonable for the quality of food. I can't believe I didn't about it sooner. Will..."

Nicole Beyers

"What a lovely surprise!!! The food, the service and the ambience was just on point 🌻 definitely a..."

Bianca van der Westhuizen

"We had the Heritage platter followed by a divine cupcake. A really lovely..."

June Mac Nicol

"Absolutely fabulous food. A must when you visit Mosselbay! Great owners and chefs! And great..."

Christelle van Niekerk

"What an amazing place!If you want to taste something different,well that is the place to go and treat yourself! I can really recommend this quaint..."

Mientjie Swart

"Amazing clean place the food very tasty very well presented Good coffee and amazing sweet treats Worth a visit if you in the..."

Ana Paula Oliveira

"Awsome place awsome food love your carrot cup..."

Ronel Verwey Booysen

"Masjestic little restaurant. Food taste as good as the chef's plating�. Love background music. Compliments to the chef and friendly..."

Michelle Gunning Coetzer

"By far the best food I've had in a long time! Everything was..."

Trisa Hugo

"Words fail me. Discreet service. Reasonable priced. Food not your average Wimpy type fare. If you are into something differently special, this is..."

Jennifer Church Joubert

"Delicious cheesecake, great vibe and friendly..."

Alicia Barnard

"Heerlike eetplek en baie gesellig. Ek was mal oor die verskillende kombinasie..."

Celia van Eeden

"Best kept secret in Mosselbay! Good food... well presented... best coffe... Well done! Will be..."

Minette Du Preez Joubert

"The best little restaurant in town! Always being received with the most friendly faces and we always enjoy your..."

Michelle Groenewald

"Will definitely go back! Want to try everything on the menu!! Delicious cupcakes to end off a special sandwich..."

Maresa Kotzé

"Best burger by far!! Lovely little gem, friendly people and great..."

Marius McBride-Nel

"Spectacular! The food the vibe the staff everything was superb! And the BEST wrap I've ever..."

Miscka VD Westhuizen

"The food was really awesome! Compares fantastic to some very well known restaurants. Not only delicious, but healthy..."

Isabel Geldenhuys

"What a wonderful find in Mossel Bay!!! Delicious cooking of the home kind, friendly personal service, and great location. Thank you for three, yes..."

Pippa Sater

"Excellent food and service! Wonderful new flavors and fantastic food. Fantastic..."

Sandra Pretorius

"A breath of fresh in Mossel Bays cuisine scene. Die atmosfeer en kos was absoluut..."

Alet Pretorius

"Healthy and beautifully presented breakfast , very accommodating to my vegan dietary..."

Tracey Kotlowitz

"The food was great and fresh. Friendly people and prices are good. Thanks a lot for a awesome..."

Johannes Joey Viljoen

"Great food, generous portions, excellent coffee and very friendly husband and wife team. Will definitely be..."

Michelle De Coito

"Lovely atmosphere, food was tasteful. Good..."

Grietjie Smith

"The only place in Mosselbay where i trust the food. Should open for Dinner as i need 3 meals a day..."

Andre DU Plessis

"My favourite restaurant for healthy and delicious lunch!! I would honestly go there everyday if I lived in Mosselbay!! LOVE..."

Karen Van Rensburg

"Thank you for a delicious lunch! We are so glad we spotted Carola Ann's. Thanks for the great conversation, healthy delicious smoothie, lovely fresh..."

Linda Thompson

"What an amazing husband and wife team. Every bite is a journey.. well..."

Adelita Calitz

"A really special place. Airy, selectively decorated and based in a beautiful, old sandstone building. They offer unique dishes, many with a Middle..."

Rigard & Jeanine

"I love the atmosphere and the staff is very friendly. Everything here is amazing! 😊 They used to have Über Ice tea here but they unfortunately..."

E. S

"Great place, have been for breakfast or just a coffee on a number of occasions. Poached eggs have always been good. Quirky little..."

William Green

"Wonderful little coffee shop in Mosselbay CBD. The jewel of Mossel Bay. Interesting breakfasts, great coffee. I wondered why it was always busy,..."

Clute Swanepoel

"Lovely healthy breakfast options. The cheesecake and chocolate squares are delicious. Big portions. Such a lovely vibe- would definitely visit again!..."

Michelle

"I was surprised by all the vegan options and how accommodating Carolas were to dietary needs to suit our desires. Delicious vegetarian options, meat..."

Lizaredanzfuss98

"Lucky find in mossel bay. Quaint little cafe. Interesting art on the walls, quiet ambience. We had breakfast - house recommended Anoush's hummus and..."

Julia Kirkby

"Absolutely incredible brekkie. So nice to experience a different food culture. It is a must try! I had the Carola Ann’s brekkie and swapped smoked..."

Saskia

"Excellent combination of flavors, from their in house blend of Zaatar spice to their hummus. Lovely fresh ingredients used to prepare the most..."

Nickbhups

"Really nice little place with some really healthy food. We had lunch here and were not disappointed at all. Even hubby that is more of a meat and..."

Leah Brousse

"Excellent meal! They host occasional supper nights (usually a breakfast and lunch spot) and we had the privilege to dine at Carola Ann's tonight...."

Vanessa Kroeger

"Fantastic place for a lunch! Great variety.We started with a Turmeric sunrise smoothie, never had this before, and a mezze plate with all kinds..."

Paul.vermeij

"What a little treasure.... the food is possibly the finest in mosselbay, the service and attentiveness is exceptional. If u enjoy food other..."

Brettp

"Yeh, something different, delicious and divine. Much needed in Mosselbaai. Service, cost and presentation also great. Will recommend to anyone to..."

Alrien

"Heard great things about this place so dropped for lunch and wasn't disappointed at all. Lunch menu is black board style as it changes often and..."

Paul Pirie

"Best restaurant in Mossel Bay! Real chefs who know what they are doing, creating delicious flavours, and excellent quality compared to other places..."

Inca Horn

"What an amazing cafe, they also offer so many cute..."

Julia v. Minnigerode

"Great location with an inviting atmosphere! The food was excellent, very tasty and value money. I would certainly recommend this restaurant to all..."

Warrren Flynn

"Amazing place, truly beautiful, amazing journey to the middle east. Amazing flavors, complex dishes executied PERFECTLY. I was amazed to find such a..."

Marnus Medeiros

"Fine dining - Enjoyed the lamb shoulder main meal and Baklava ice cream desert. Food different, good presentation and love the flavours. Great..."

Melanie Bezuidenhout

"Food was fantastic - mine, including other guests (tasted a mouthful of theirs!). Starters were great. Ostrich steak, Sirloin, Pumpkin ravioli,..."

Sonet Esterhuizen

"Enjoyed a dinner here in the beginning of March. I would recommend getting reservations or coming early as it seems to get busy. Ordered the..."

Anouchka Ramkishore

"Nice location, great food, and awesome staff. If we are ever in mossel bay again we will definitely stop there for dinner again. Steaks was done to..."

Dirk Pieters

"We sat outside in the garden. The food took some time to make (30min), but my ostrich was great! The music speakers didn’t work so the atmosphere..."

Alex Vite

"The staff is super friendly and has always a smile on. Definitly one of the best cappucinos in town. Totally recommend the terrace with a really nice..."

André Plöger

"Really nice healthy food options for..."

Dearbhla Reilly

"Lamb shoulder cooked to perfection. Interesting menu, cheerful staff and well decorated. One of the best restaurants in Mossel..."

Robert Hogben

"Beautiful location and great mezze style dishes. Well..."

Elena Giacomelli

"Had the best meal. Food full of flavour. Authentic Middle Eastern menu to die for. Only negative is that the waiter never came around after meal was..."

Hennik Du Toit

"O really loved the food! Fresh, flavorful and beautifully presented! Heathy and vegan options available and the best baked cheesecake I have ever had..."

Stephanie Bell

"Top notch restaurant! Friendly and attentive staff giving excellent service. Great food with a lot of variety. Intimate indoor seating or relaxed..."

Hugo Schuitemaker

"Very good food, nice service and a great ambience. We had dinner and every course was outstandingly delicious. Good cocktails,..."

Rafael Franzke

"Amazing food - probably the best on our Garden Route trip | Beautiful old building with terrace seating and sea view | Good..."

Raphael Stöttner

Cafe Gannet

88/100 (6396 ratings)

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"What was there not to love? We were served by a most humble waiter called Jared. He really is an asset to this establishment. Food was..."

Terry Rossouw

"What a great experience, staff was so friendly and always smiling. Food and drinks came to the table very quickly and was 5star quality. Everything..."

Charmaine Hanafey

"Top class service, i ordered a meal that wasn't on the menu and the waiter went out of his way to get the chef to prepare my meal. Food, service and..."

Neliswa Gxilishe-Noah

"This was probably one of the best nights out ever. The food was extraordinary and the service was on..."

Jessica Pieters

"�� I am never speechless but Cafe Gannett had managed to make me wordless. The service was absolutely amazing, thanks to the awesome Tim..."

Fikile Nobantozile Mahlangu

"We have family visiting from Namibia and we took them to Gannet for lunch. Even though it was in season during lunchtime, the food was wonderful and..."

Alecia van der Merwe

"Thank u again for helping me arrange my daughter's 18th birthday. Your staff was so professional and helpful throughout the afternoon. I highly..."

Anita Wallis

"What a gem of a restaurant.. Mossel Bay secret... This restaurant is fantastic.. The staff are wonderful especially ce biso...she is delightful and..."

Ceri Shackleton

"Brilliant service and amazing food! Definitely will be back. Jared, our waiter, was one of the best we have ever..."

Shannon Blair Malone

"probably the best seafood i've ever had... great service, great location, great food � love..."

Karin Neuschmid

"Always a good place to enjoy! New Cocktail menu.... ��. Very good food and friendly staff at all times!..."

Vanessa Lourens van Noordwyk

"Amarula cheesecake is to die for. Black mushroom appetiser is delicious and the sauce is just superb. Must try..."

Ankur Agarwal

"Food & Service was 5 star. Nothing better than fresh fish. I had delish Sole with Vegetable Stirfry. Authentic Cape Malay Lamb Curry was divine..."

Robyn Andrade Toms

"We enjoyed a lovely afternoon with a friend and were pleasantly surprised with the lovely & tasty food, the venue setup and the friendly staff! The..."

Teresa Barnard

"Restaurant is grand and awesome. 100% for service as food. What we don't understand is why the cocktail bar outside has mess it all up with the..."

Jean Andre Roux

"Gourmet food served in a beautiful setting. Cafe Gannet is so much more than just a restaurant. Make no mistake, the al la carte meals are absolutely..."

Rigard & Jeanine

"Very good service, nice setup, great menu and excellent staff! Awesome oysters! Great experience completed by a bar with sea view. Have been here..."

Ricardo Flores

"Amazing gem in Mosselbay, great food and awesome service!!! Awesome setting with amazing views and decor. Thank you Abigai for your friendly and..."

Anton De Klerk

"We had such a nice evening here. Great service, great food, good drinks. Hubby had steak while I enjoyed some sushi and we were both more than happy..."

Leah Brousse

"Great food Great place and they do have waiters which is capable of handling the busy holiday makers. All the food is prepared well. Not your..."

Toppie

"Excellent food (especially calamari), excellent service and great view! 😁 it is highly recommended and will definately be back again..."

Michelle Bradford

"Wonderful gem hidden in Mossel BayLet us start with the food and drinks. The have a great drinks selection, all kinds of different wines and..."

TwoTastyTummies

"We arrived at Gannet the day after Valentine's Day expecting we would not need a reservation. Unfortunately they were fully booked and we were put..."

Paul.vermeij

"Rather expensive for the value you get from your food and drinks, but fantastic presentation of the food and very tasty. The Blissfull Seaview makes..."

Hesti Botha

"Had a brilliant time here. Staff is friendly, food is amazing and the atmosphere is even better! I'll definitely go back next time I'm in..."

Reinhardt Van Schoor

"Stopped here for a quick lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Excellent service from Bonita and a good meal albeit a little pricey. Will definitely be..."

Andrew Treu

"One of the better restaurants in mosselbay with a beautiful view of the ocean. The food is tasty and well prepared although there is room for..."

Ben-Mari Retief

"My first choice restaurant in Mossel Bay. Sadly pork belly is no more on the menu. The rest of the menu is superb with varieties and tastes to please..."

Cassie Nel

"Probably the best of Mossel bay food ranges from ok to good. Service is a bit slow but probably this is due to the season.Pricy for what you got...."

Greg Marcia

"Looking for a nice restaurant in Mossel Bay, this is my all time favourite! With an exceptional view of Santos Beach this makes for a great..."

Elaine Lahoud

"Top class restaurant with excellent food. The menu caters for various size wallets. Worthwhile to visit. Gin tasting and gin making right next..."

Hugo Winterbach

"Amazing service, atmosphere and fantastic service. I have dined at some of the best SA has to offer and this is right up there. The sole was to die..."

Johan Meyer

"Had a wonderful time at the Gin Festival! We especially enjoyed the new Gin Liqueurs🍸, food, ceramic painting and just..."

Jeanette Boshoff

"Interesting restaurant, smart interior, clientele a cross section - from very upmarket ladies doing lunch to families with children, all in beach..."

Vivienne Holtzhausen

"What an AMAZING experience!! Most definitely the BEST and my FAVORITE in Mossel Bay! Fabulous service, bestest waiter (Lindsey), lekker wine and the..."

Elsabe Evert

"Lovely place with good seafood, great vibes, and an exquisite..."

Jonathan Lee

"Excellent food. Waitress kept getting distracted..."

Alan Chan

"So touched by the experience of the staff at Cafe Gannet. We were staying at the hotel and popped into the restaurant for dessert. They so kindly..."

TARYN WYATT

"Great lunch out at Cafe Gannet, the staff were friendly and the food was delicious. Recommend that a visit here be paired with a gin experience next..."

Anish Abraham

"Elvis is a fantastic waiter The food was delicious We had a great evening with a yummi..."

andrea dubbelman

"Beautiful cozy interior. We managed to only get seating outside as everything was fully booked. They provide blankets in winter, no heater..."

Larry Liu

"OH MY GOODNESS! If you're looking for a relaxed fine dining experience without breaking the bank account, 100% Cafe Gannet. Superb service, delicious..."

Amy Laura

"Hadn't booked but was recommended. Great service, I had the mussles to start, portion was on the small side. But left plenty of room for the fish..."

Richard Bruce

"What a wonderful dining experience. The service is great from the moment you walk in. The food is visually appetizing and quite satisfying to the..."

Bongani Bailey

"We had a really good time here and the food is really nice..."

Stephanie Truter

"Recent visit.. June 11...fantastic food!! I am editing my review of a month ago. We returned to the Gannet and were pleased with our meal. The food..."

Regina Fugat

"Fine dining at its best. Friendly, efficient service. Superb..."

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