Eating Out in South Africa

The restaurant industry has never been as popular asmajor tournaments featuring our home teams.
it is today. Most modern cities are home to a boomingRomantic Wining and Dining
restaurant trade, with a wide variety of options.French champagne and candlelit tables are always a
Discerning customers are presented with more thangreat start to a good night out. Be it a first date, an
just coffee shops, steak houses and pizza joints -engagement or an anniversary, romantic atmospheres
nowadays the possibilities range from all you can eatand a warm environment are an essential ingredient to
organic buffets to cigar bars.any cities restaurant selection. Just don't forget to
Themed Restaurantsmake that reservation!
Themed restaurants have become more popular inFast Food
today's growing service industry. These days it's notThe convenience of fast food on the run can be a life
uncommon to hear of restaurants with décor,saver. And South Africa has embraced the fast food
dishes and delivery ranging from medieval to nautical.culture. With a host of major international chains thriving
Even different countries and cultures from across theon our shores, it's a given that a quick burger, muffin or
globe are being represented in the collective restaurantpie are firm favourites across the county.
selection. Years ago, Chinese and Italian menus wereHealthy Eating
available in most cities. Modern menus incorporateIn keeping with the global rise in health and nutritional
countless nations - Jamaican, Mexican, Vietnamese,awareness (and to balance out the fast food), South
Cuban and even some African foods are popularAfrican's are becoming increasingly concerned about
norms in the kitchens most major cities around thewhat they put into their bodies. Many new restaurants
world. Not to mention the bars and pubs that featureare opting for healthier menus, some featuring only
cocktail recipes, furniture and ambiance from anotherorganic products and nutritious ingredients - and these
time or place.restaurants are becoming increasingly popular.
Family RestaurantsSouth African Dining
In South Africa, we are big on family restaurants andSouth Africa has created enough signature dishes to
eating out is a full family affair. A trip to the local eateryopen an entire strip of restaurants. The diversity of our
could be a midweek emergency dinner, or a Sundaycultures shines through the myriad of recipes we call
lunch with granny and doggie bags. Most familyour own. A new South African meal would consist of
restaurants also double up as ideal function venues.a time-honoured baboti, washed down with
Broad menus featuring a plate for every palate,umqombothi traditional beer, followed by a healthy slice
gracious hosts, great facilities and excitingof milk tart for dessert.
entertainment (which is usually supervised) for the kidsRestaurant Vouchers
make family restaurants a well deserved outing forWith the extensive selection of restaurants to choose
any clan.from, trying something can new can be exiting, but
Entertainment for the kids is a relief, but of course dadcostly. With discounts, promotional deals and even free
also deserves his fair share. A lot of family restaurantsmeals, it pays to explore with restaurant vouchers.
provide televisions to keep sports fans entertained.Explore the spice of life at your choice of local eatery
Televised cricket, rugby and soccer are commonwithout breaking the bank.
elements in restaurants these days - especially during