RESTAURANTS SA
South Africa’s Complete Gastronomy Platform
Discover remarkable places to eat, drink and stay – and meet the producers, suppliers and passionate people behind every experience.
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Gastronomy
Discover South Africa. One flavour at a time.
Celebrating the people, places and flavours that make South Africa an extraordinary food destination.
From vibrant city restaurants to hidden country cafés, coastal kitchens and beautiful wine farms, Restaurants SA connects you with places to eat, stay and experience across South Africa.
Whether you’re planning a weekend away, exploring somewhere new or looking for something delicious close to home, let us inspire your next discovery.
More than a directory. A national platform for discovery.
We bring together the businesses and people who make South Africa’s food and hospitality scene so special:
- Restaurants, cafés & coffee shops
- Wine farms, breweries & distilleries
- Farm stalls, bakeries & delicatessens
- Caterers & food trucks
- Food producers, artisans & suppliers
- Culinary experiences, markets & events
- Accommodation offering memorable stay-and-dine experiences
Through PRINT • ONLINE • RADIO • SOCIAL MEDIA • YOUTUBE, we help businesses share their stories, reach new audiences and connect with people who appreciate good food and warm hospitality.
Discover. Support. Celebrate.
Our mission is simple: to encourage people to explore South Africa, support local businesses and celebrate our diverse food cultures.
From family recipes and traditional favourites to creative contemporary cuisine, every region has a story—and a place at our table.
A South African achievement worth celebrating
Among South Africa’s culinary highlights is Overstrand Hermanus in the Western Cape—Africa’s first UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. This recognition celebrates the region’s food culture, culinary heritage and commitment to creativity and sustainable development.
Explore our dedicated UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy section to discover more about this remarkable region.
Wherever your journey takes you, discover something delicious with Restaurants SA
RESTAURANT SIGN-UP
Put Your Gastronomy Business on the Map
Restaurants SA welcomes every business connected to South Africa’s food, beverage, hospitality and tourism industries.
Whether you operate a restaurant, café, bakery, wine farm, Stay & Dine destination, catering business, food truck—or supply, grow, produce or manufacture for the industry—there is a place for you on Restaurants SA.
Join our award-winning platform and promote your business across:
PRINT • ONLINE • RADIO • SOCIAL MEDIA • YOUTUBE
SPECIAL LAUNCH OFFER
R3,000 for 12 months
Normally R4,899.96 — save R1,899.96
JOIN AND PAY ONLINE – https://www.restaurantssa.co.za/product/listing-fee-payments/
For more information, contact René Hartslief on 083 648 8700.
WHY JOIN RESTAURANTS SA
More Than a Listing—A Complete Promotional Platform
Why advertise in only one place when Restaurants SA can showcase your business across:
PRINT • ONLINE • RADIO • SOCIAL MEDIA • YOUTUBE
Whether you are an eatery, Stay & Dine destination, food producer, beverage brand, supplier or culinary experience, we help connect your business with customers, visitors and industry partners.
ONLINE EXPOSURE – CLICK HERE TO VIEW
✔ A dedicated business profile available 24/7
✔ Your photographs, description, contact details and location
✔ Menus, brochures, booking links and website links where applicable
✔ Improved online visibility and easier customer discovery
PRINT EXPOSURE – CLICK HERE TO VIEW
✔ Advertise on our regional gastronomy and tourism maps
✔ 50,000 printed copies planned for distribution
✔ Distributed through accommodation establishments, tourism offices and visitor hotspots
✔ QR codes connect readers directly to your online profile
RADIO PROMOTION – CLICK HERE TO VIEW
✔ Opportunities for interviews on the Restaurants SA Talk Show
✔ Business features, stories, promotions and special offers
✔ Competitions and giveaway opportunities
✔ A chance for audiences to meet the people behind the business
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING – CLICK HERE TO VIEW
✔ Professionally presented business features
✔ Increased visibility and brand awareness
✔ Promotion of special offers, events, launches and competitions
✔ Connection with an engaged food, hospitality and tourism audience
YOUTUBE EXPOSURE – CLICK HERE TO VIEW
✔ Video interviews and business features
✔ Local, national and international reach
✔ Videos that remain searchable and continue working for your business
✔ Additional visibility through Google search results
ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY – CLICK HERE TO VIEW
JOIN AN AWARD WINNING PLATFORM – CLICK HERE TO VIEW
Restaurants SA has been officially named Best Restaurant & Gastronomy Directory – South Africa 2026 at the MEA Business Achievement Awards
ONE LISTING. SEVEN POWERFUL PLATFORMS.
Restaurants SA gives your business more opportunities to be seen, heard, discovered and supported.
WHAT YOUR LISTING INCLUDES
Your Dedicated Restaurants SA Business Profile
Every listed business receives a professional profile designed to help customers, visitors and industry partners find you and connect with you.
Your profile can include:
- Business name and logo
- Professional photographs
- A compelling introduction to your business
- Menu, product catalogue or brochure
- Physical address and map location
- Contact details and operating hours
- Website and social media links
- Booking, enquiry or ordering links
- Special offers, events and promotions
- The ability to manage and update your listing
Your Restaurants SA profile works for your business 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
WHO SHOULD JOIN
If Your Business Is Part of the Food Journey, You Belong on Restaurants SA.
EAT & DRINK
- Restaurants, bistros and fine-dining establishments
- Cafés, coffee shops and tearooms
- Bakeries, delicatessens and farm stalls
- Takeaways, food trucks and market vendors
- Wine farms and tasting rooms
- Breweries, distilleries and beverage brands
- Caterers, private chefs and pop-up restaurants
STAY & DINE
- Hotels, guesthouses and lodges with dining experiences
- Wine estates and country retreats
- Farm stays and destination accommodation
- Self-catering establishments offering food experiences
- Wedding and function venues
GROW, PRODUCE & EXPERIENCE
- Farmers, fishers and growers
- Food and beverage producers
- Artisan makers and speciality brands
- Markets and food-tourism experiences
- Cooking schools, culinary tours and festivals
SUPPLY & SUPPORT
- Food and beverage suppliers
- Catering and kitchen-equipment suppliers
- Tableware, packaging and hospitality products
- Distributors, manufacturers and wholesalers
- Services supporting the food, beverage and hospitality industries
- From those who grow and produce, to those who supply, prepare, serve and welcome—Restaurants SA celebrates the complete gastronomy industry.