Top rated African restaurants in South Africa

Experience the best that South Africa has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 69 places from African restaurant category.

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Mhizha Foods
African restaurant
👍👍 The food is so yummy l can't wait to have some more
4.90 (39 reviews)
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Pappa G's Kota Kings
South African restaurant
👍 If you looking for the original Kota, not the ones filled with unnecessary ingredients and over powering flavour Pappa G is the place. Awesome Kota I should say.
4.80 (62 reviews)
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Lelapa Restaurant
African restaurant
👍👍 We took several students from the United States and had an outstanding time at Lelapa. It was the best restaurant we tried for enjoying authentic African food even though we ate at several much more expensive and exclusive restaurants. It was also a super-fun experience with great music and hospita...
4.80 (54 reviews)
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4Roomed eKasi Culture & Foods
Restaurant
👍👍 American visiting Cape Town and decided to visit 4Roomed. Was a little nervous at first but the food was amazing and the people even better! I learned a lot about the history of South Africa, the townships and how 4Roomed pays tribute to the vibrant history and culture of the local community. Abigai...
4.80 (47 reviews)
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Ethiopian Madam Taitou
African restaurant
👍👍 Absolutely delicious. The place is packed with neat African oddities and the food is the highlight of our trip. It was amazing, could not recommend it enough. For a beautiful and unique atmosphere and delicious food there is no better place. Tell them it is your first time and they will help you wit...
$$ $$
4.70 (812 reviews)
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F And F Cuisine, Pretoria T/A Iya Faridah(African food restaurant)
Restaurant
👍👍 Good one
4.70 (35 reviews)
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GOLD Restaurant
African restaurant
African 14-course menu with live drumming and Mali puppets.
$$$ $
4.60 (3K reviews)
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Pahari African Restaurant
African restaurant
👍👍 The Food was really delicious and service was on point. The pap is better than the one we eat at home 🙈.
$$ $$
4.60 (472 reviews)
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Berry Foods
African restaurant
4.60 (38 reviews)
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The Maslow Hotel Sandton
Hotel
Stylish hotel with polished rooms & suites, plus an outdoor pool, a spa & a sleek bistro.
4.50 (6.1K reviews)
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Chief's Boma Restaurant
African restaurant
👍👍 We had work dinner function here. I highly recommend this place for large groups.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.2K reviews)
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Pitso's Kitchen Waterfront
South African restaurant
👍 Very nice place, simple but friendly. Good service. The server explained the different dishes to us and helped us choose what to order. We has beef tripe with bread and chakalaka, and hard chicken with pap. I loved everything, my wife not so much… 😄 Reasonable prices. Highly recommend it.
4.50 (357 reviews)
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Old Mill Nature Lodge
Guest house
Low-key option on a working ostrich farm offering mountain views, classic dining and free breakfast
$44/night
4.50 (313 reviews)
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Meeting Point-Tanzanian East African Cuisine
African restaurant
👍👍 This was our first Tanzanian food experience and I must admit that we loved it! The staff at this place are so nice, the food is really tasty and the prices are affordable. This place surely deserves a visit if you’re staying in Cape Town.
$ $$$
4.50 (310 reviews)
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Little Ethiopia Restaurant
African restaurant
👍👍 Vert flavourful sauce (I had the doro wot). Slightly spicy sauce with a chicken leg and an egg. The bread was a little too much compared to the amount of sauce but the flavours were great and the owner was nice and welcoming. Would come again here!
$$ $$
4.50 (179 reviews)
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AfroDeli Eatery
African restaurant
👍👍 The place where you can get real African food the place is very nice the service is the best . You can get the satisfaction you want
4.50 (45 reviews)
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Cape Town Ostrich Ranch
Tourist attraction
👍👍 This ostrich farm is more than a farm; it’s a whole experience in what can only be described as beautiful surroundings. It’s free to enter and the lawns are manicured for summer picnics. The restaurant serves well-prepared food and they cater for both indoor and outdoor seating. If it’s cold, you...
4.40 (1.7K reviews)
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Marco's African Place
Restaurant
Lively restaurant serving local regional game and international favourites with daily live music.
$$ $$
4.40 (1.7K reviews)
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Milk Bar Parkmore
African restaurant
👍👍 Great place. We had lunch, the food and atmosphere was amazing! Really cool live band there too.
$$ $$
4.40 (809 reviews)
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Crawftwood Steakhouse And Takeaways
African restaurant
👍👍 Absolutely amazing food, great service, lovely atmosphere. Value for money.
$$ $$
4.40 (235 reviews)
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