A couple of weeks ago Eat Out launched South Africa’s first Instagram-based restaurant guide. Hosted by our @EatOutTable account, this striking visual platform allowed readers to tag, upload and share their gorgeous foodie pics to stand a chance to win a table at the Eat Out Mercedes-Benz Restaurant Awards. While the awards passed by in a flash, we were so overwhelmed by the beautiful images we received that we’ve decided to showcase a few from each of our regional subcategories.

Feast your eyes on a few of our favourite images from readers who tagged @EatOutTable and @EatOutJoBurg.

This plate explodes with colour and raw creativity – we can’t look away

 

All sorts of #Quail. So many amazing #flavours. @cubetastingkitchen #cubetastingkitchen #EatOut #Jozi #lifeincolour

A photo posted by Amy Olivier (@amyswindow) on Sep 9, 2014 at 10:07pm PDT

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Now that’s how you serve springbok

Springbok: loin, shoulder wrapped in kohlrabi, pumpkin puree, cured pumpkin, brussel sprouts and figs. #foodie #foodpics #foodporn #foodpornza #eatouttable #rootsrestaurant A photo posted by Katarina Mancama (@myslowjourney) on Nov 11, 2014 at 10:33am PST

 

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Food art at its finest

Springbok tataki, crispy quinoa, beetroot powder with beetroot and horseradish remoulade. Stunning!! #DWeleven13 #EatOutAwards … not a fan of beetroot but a fan of this combo #FoodArt #Foodporn #Beauty #InLove #Passion A photo posted by Robyn-Leigh Michaels (@robz_michaels) on Nov 11, 2014 at 4:47pm PST

 

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This dessert will definitely appear in our dreams

The man is genius #DavidHiggs #Chef #Dessert #500 #Saxon @eatouttable #EatOutJoburg #EatOutTable

A photo posted by Sue-Ann Allen (@chefsueannallen) on Nov 11, 2014 at 7:34am PST

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The scallops, the sauce, the plating – we’re in love

Tantalizing scallops at #LeSoufflé #eatoutguide A photo posted by @georgiefrere on Nov 11, 2014 at 12:38pm PST

 

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Burgers! This festive spread makes us smile

You can’t beat a Wolf pack burger

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Sushi addiction is real

A #cube #tasting #cubetastingkitchen #kitchen 10 course meal affair #highlight. Early September 2014. Cos it’s #tbt

A photo posted by Tshego Khutsoane (@guavajoosh) on Sep 9, 2014 at 10:00am PDT

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These fashion sandwiches are to die for

Deeeeeeelish! So impressed! #catch #sushi #bedfordview A photo posted by Lesley Michael (@pieface803) on Aug 8, 2014 at 10:19am PDT

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There seems to be a dipping order here

Sensational meal at #TheGreatEasternFoodBar. Great food, great service & great atmosphere. #Melville #GEfoodbar #asian #japanese #dimsum #joburgfood #foodie

A photo posted by Steve (@iamsteves) on Jun 6, 2014 at 11:00am PDT

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Dragon eggs? We’re intrigued…

Dragon Eggs at Cube Tasting kitchen

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