Hey Joburg foodies, craving an adventure for your taste buds? Buckle up because we’ve rounded up some of the city’s shining stars, recognised at the 2025 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards. These dining spots aren’t just places to eat; they’re experiences, each offering a unique twist to the vibrant food scene in Joburg. Whether you’re into shared plates, artistic expression, stylish escapes, or unconventional flavours, these spots have got you covered!

Les Créatifs Restaurant (Bryanston, Johannesburg)

In Bryanston, chef Wandile Mabaso, a global culinary artist, takes you on a trip that goes beyond the ordinary. Les Créatifs is a hub for culinary innovation and artistic expression. An intimate setting, ever-changing menus, and walls adorned with local art make it more than just a dining experience – it’s a masterpiece in the making.

 

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Get ready for “Afrique Moderne” – a celebration of modernised African flavours that dance on your taste buds!

Zioux (Sandton, Johannesburg)

Escape the urban jungle and land in Zioux, Sandton’s luxury cocktail bar and champagne lounge. With a 1-star rating, this place is a refuge where music, cocktails, and great food collide. Inspired by Art Nouveau, Belle Époque, and Parisian brasseries, Zioux promises an extravagant menu designed for sharing. The bold, bright colours and jungle-inspired patterns create an atmosphere that’s not just chic but downright fun.

 

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Culinary Table

Culinary Table is a garden-to-table restaurant located in Lanseria on the outskirts of Joburg. Inspired by fresh, seasonal produce our menu changes weekly to reflect the best available ingredients from our garden and local purveyors. Headed by French Culinary Institute, New York City, trained chef Daniela Gutstadt the team prepares tasty and wholesome fare in a casual, social atmosphere.

 

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Marble

Situated in Roam, the growing art, food and culture hub of Rosebank, Marble will boast a grand wood-fired grill imported from Washington as the focal point of the restaurant. A rooftop bar will provide a space for socialising and celebrating local wines, with a view stretching over Johannesburg towards the Magaliesberg.

Another exciting, on-trend element is the walk-in butchery – inspired by Australia’s Victor Churchill – that will form part of the downstairs area. This will give guests the opportunity to take home the same cuts of meat they enjoyed at the restaurant above.

 

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