With a New Year comes all sorts of fresh attitudes and ideas. This list, however, proves that some things never get old – like memorable restaurant experiences with delicious food and drinks. The following 15 venues were searched and seen by the most eyeballs on Eat Out in 2015.
Outgoing executive chef David Higgs has left his mark, and the Saxon team is thriving at the site of the brand new The Test Kitchen pop-up.
A table at Five Hundred. Photo courtesy of the restaurant.
Charismatic chef Marthinus Ferreira continues to draw the Joburg crowds with his tasty, elegant cuisine.
A dish at DW Eleven-13. Photo courtesy of the restaurant.
You have to arrive early to miss the queue at the door of this drinking hole, but the braai-style eats leave punters satisfied.
Inside The Village Idiot. Photo by Laura McCullagh.
The People’s Republic of Noodles takes guests on a culinary trip to chef Emma Chen’s homeland.
The interior of PRON. Photograph courtesy of the restaurant
Always a winner. Chef Luke Dale-Roberts has nabbed no.1 in the Top 10 for the last four years.
The table setting at The Test Kitchen. Photo courtesy of the restaurant.
If the half-price cocktail pitchers on weekdays between 4pm and 5pm don’t win you over, the views of Table Mountain sure will.
Fare from the Deckhouse Crab Shack. Image courtesy of the restaurant
An experience characterised by its theatre and playfulness, dinner at chef Chantel’s table never fails to wow. No. 7 in the 2015 Top 10.
The interior at Restaurant Mosaic. Photo courtesy of the restaurant.
A relaxed and comfortable setting with tasty tapas to match.
The interior at the Life Grande Café in Waterkloof. Photo courtesy of the restaurant.
Chef Henry Vigar treats his fans with the most reasonably priced six-course tasting menu in town.
La Mouette’s interior. Photo courtesy of the restaurant.
For those who prefer the hot, the spicy and the flavourful.
With an exciting cocktail menu, great burger options and bustling vibe, this is the perfect place for socialising.
The restaurant’s exterior. Photo courtesy of the restaurant.
Chef George Jardine serves sophisticated dishes with just the right amount of minimalism at this serene winelands spot. No. 10 in the 2015 Top 10.
A lamb dish with vegetables at Jordan Restaurant. Photo courtesy of the restaurant.
Everyone wants to be the friend of this new kid on the Bree-Street block, thanks to its Peruvian-inspired fare and drinks.
Inside Charango on Bree Street. Photo courtesy of the restaurant.
As the name would suggest, this Italian-inspired café and deli has a quaint neighbourhood feel reminiscent of days gone by.
Outside seating at Old Town Italy . Photo courtesy of the restaurant.
Anyone can afford a trip to Portugal at this fun and authentic restaurant.
Wines in a rack at Restaurant Parreirinha. Photo courtesy of the restaurant.
I find it very strange that a new restaurant such as The Deckhouse Crab Shack and BBQ (City Bowl, Cape Town) could make it on to this list of most popular even though its only recently opened its doors and received very mixed reviews at best… Keeping in mind the stature and legacy of many of the other restaurants on the list. Strange indeed…
Hi Johann. Thanks for your feedback. This list shows the most popular restaurant listings on the site for the year (i.e. the most viewed), not necessarily the most well-liked restaurants. Hope this clears things up!
Really surprised the new Italian Restuarant Gemelli’s in Bryanston did not make this list, so popular with divine food and ambiance. Such a hit in Sandton
Hi Gail. Indeed, it’s interesting to see what people are searching for on our site. (This list shows the most viewed restaurant listings, not necessarily the most popular restaurants in real life.)