Eating Out in South Africa

With so many diverse climates and cultures in one country, restaurants in South Africa cater for a wide range of tastes. Food is unique, interesting and tasty - from meat to fish to the freshest of fresh fruit and vegetables. Meat eaters can indulge themselves with tender steaks, succulent Karoo lamb and a variety of wild game dishes. For non-meat eaters there is plenty to choose from. Seafood is fresh, particularly in the Western Cape, where the cold Benguela current brings a veritable feast of fish and shellfish to the table at many South African restaurants.

Indigenous African food also takes its place in restaurants in South Africa, alongside traditional Cape Malay dishes and the Indian curries of KwaZulu-Natal. Don't forget the traditional South African braai, which takes the barbecue to new heights.

Restaurants in South Africa are hard to choose between - there's Italian, Greek, French, Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Mexican, Cajun, Fusion... the list is endless!

Bear in mind that in South African restaurants portions tend to be very generous! Both white and red South African wines are superb - some better than others, some outstanding. And even the very best are affordable. South African wines are awarded prizes every year at international wine competitions.

When eating out, most restaurants in South Africa allow you to bring your own wine for a small corkage charge.

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