The Eat Out readers’ Best Everyday Eateries for Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and Mpumalanga have been announced.
From 1 October 2015 to 30 September 2016, restaurants and the Eat Out community were given a year to vote, review and rate their favourites.
Below are the winning eateries and their categories. Click here to see the winners for the Western Cape.
GAUTENG
Best African Eatery
Winner: La Terrasse (Menlo Park)
This Moroccan favourite is well known for their orange blossom cheesecake.
Best Asian Eatery
Winner: The Great Eastern Food Bar (Melville)
This Asian eatery is best known for their Korean fried chicken and delicious trout ceviche tacos.
Best Bistro
Winner: De Kloof Restaurant (Waterkloof)
This high-end bistro has a constantly changing menu and excellent service.
Highly commended: Black Bamboo (Menlyn)
Savanna Best Burger Eatery
Winner: Craft (Parkhurst)
Nothing beats a good burger. Plus, Craft whips up incredible milkshakes.
Highly commended: Rocomamas (Hazeldean)
Best Coffee Shop
Winner: Good Stuff Cafe (Maroelana)
An inventive menu with local twists and excellent coffee finds Good Stuff Cafe a firm favourite.
Best Italian Eatery
Winner: Cafe del Sol Botanico (Bryanston)
Be sure to book in advance for this Italian gem.
Highly commended: Cafe del Sol Classico (Randburg)
Best Mexican Eatery
Winner: Perron (Illovo)
Expect fresh and flavoursome tacos, with fast and friendly service.
Best Steakhouse
Highly commended: Che Argentine Grill (Maboneng Precinct)
Best Tapas Eatery
Winner: Culture Club – Bar de Tapas (Hazelwood)
Share small plates of awesome at this Hazelwood institution.
Highly commended: EB Social Kitchen and Bar (Hyde Park)
KWAZULU-NATAL
Best Bistro
Winner: Boiler Room Cafe (Berea)
This bright and cheerful bistro serves inspired brunch, lunch and dinner dishes.
Savanna Best Burger Eatery
Winner: Smokin’ Joe’s (Berea)
Burgers made from brioche buns and Karan beef make Smokin’ Joe’s a sure winner.
Best Country-Style Eatery
Winner: Oaklands Country Manor (Van Reenen)
Using fresh and local produce, this hotel has food to match their views.
Best Mexican Eatery
Winner: El Toro (Durban North)
Expect over 50 types of tequila, great poppers and mouthwatering churros.
Highly commended: Four15 (Durban North)
Best Seafood Eatery
Highly commended: Bel Punto (Umdloti)
Watching the waves while eating fresh seafood is a favourite pastime at this restaurant.
FREE STATE
Best Bistro
Winner: Pont de Val (Parys)
Offering an escape from the hustle. this restaurant offers a relaxed vibe and French bistro atmosphere.
MPUMALANGA
Best Coffee Shop
Winner: The Food Fundi (Nelspruit)
This cafe does all-day breakfasts, great lunch fare and great service.
Vote for your favourite to be in the running for next year’s Best Everyday Eateries awards – write a review here.
