casual dining
Great winter flavours and value at Vergelegen’s Firehorse pop up
AS the days grow cooler, there’s a hot new reason to head out to the Helderberg. Firehorse temporary restaurant at Vergelegen Wine Estate has announced its winter specials, plus a dinner… →
Summer in review: Inside South Africa’s biggest season for dining
AS we head into winter, Dineplan looks back at one of the most remarkable summers on record for dining out in South Africa. Between November 2025 and March 2026, millions… →
Winter warmth meets Italian soul at Morgenster Estate
AS the Helderberg settle into winter, Morgenster Estate invites guests to embrace the season with a rich new culinary offering that celebrates authentic Italian flavours, seasonal ingredients, and the estate’s… →
A new after-hours experience at Durbanville Hills every Thursday
DURBANVILLE HILLS is inviting guests into the creative heart of winemaking with the launch of Unfiltered Thursdaze, a new weekly after-hours experience that offers rare access to wines still in… →
‘Fire & Wine’ Thursday nights are back at Brookdale Bistro
With the arrival of the new season, The Bistro at Brookdale Estate in the Paarl Winelands brings back its popular Thursday night Fire & Wine evenings from May until the… →
Winter 2026 at Luke Dale Roberts Restaurants
THE Luke Dale Roberts Group of Restaurants welcomes winter with a reimagined set of offerings across its portfolio, available until end October 2026. Each restaurant presents a distinct experience, reflecting… →
COY EDIT, now available for lunch and dinner during winter
THIS winter, COY is expanding one of its most popular offerings. The COY EDIT — previously a lunch‑only option — is now available for both lunch and dinner, seven days… →
Middelvlei Wine Estate’s weekend of Mother’s Day treats
THIS Mother’s Day, families are invited to celebrate the special women in their lives with a full weekend of memorable experiences at Middelvlei Wine Estate, where heartfelt hospitality, beautiful Winelands… →
Little Fox, the sparkling new gem in La Colombe Group crown
QUICK recap: Foxcroft has moved to Constantia Nek, and new restaurant Little Fox resides alongside in the same location. Both are part of the La Colombe Group. Good, we’re all… →
Tintswalo opens The Summer House Eatery in Glencairn
IN the lead up to the much anticipated opening of the Tintswalo Summer House boutique hotel in April 2026, the on-site restaurant, The Summer House Eatery, is already open, welcoming… →
Plenitude at Majeka House – your new go-to relaxed dining spot
LET’S talk about pillows. They’re a bit of an obsession of mine, and I will always carry a Scoprio grudge against the person who rolled their eyes that time and… →
Cheese and stone fruit – a beautiful summer friendship
SOUTH AFRICAN summers are made for good food with big flavour and freshness, and there are few pairings more effortlessly delicious than stone fruit and cheese. Juicy peaches, nectarines, and… →