Winners: Dining Out

Best Around-the-World Cuisine & Best Restuarant for a Business Lunch & Best Beat-the-Budget Restaurant & Best Breakfast & Best Neighbourhood Restaurant & Best Restaurant for a Burger & Best Steak Restaurant: Grill O Steakery & Diner

Good grief … that’s a lot of awards scooped right there! Hennie and Lara Oelofse are your hosts … and it’s yum, yum, yum and then some! Grill O’s mighty menu oozes pukka SA grub (Old School brekkie, The Jozi burger, Egoli fillet) at lekker old school prices. There’s enough to satisfy even the harshest critics (your kids, right?). And the Grill O burger … it’s not for the fainthearted! OMW it’s huge! grillo.co.za

Best Asian Restaurant: Kung Fu Kitchen

Everybody was Kung Fu fighting for sure to get into this place! Bold flavours meet delicate dumplings and many more authentic Chinese and Japanese delights in a welcoming oriental ambience. Open seven days a week to serve up mouth-watering dishes. The sushi is not to be missed. Karate chop your way into Kung Fu Kitchen today! kungfukitchen.co.za

Best Bistro: Arum Symphony Coffee Shop & Restaurant

You won’t know where to look first when you arrive at this pretty-as-a-picture gem in Boksburg. Arum Symphony’s simply gorgeous (and that’s just the décor). They’ll turn coffee with the girls, your wedding or any other special occasion into an absolute delight. Elegant, beautiful tables, blooming gardens, exquisite food. Facebook: Arum Symphony Coffee Shop & Restaurant

Best Fine Dining Spoil-Yourself Restaurant: Fireroom  

This is a spoil you’ll never forget. They say they own the fire, and they mean it! Fireroom’s menu indulges every palate, elevating the ordinary to extraordinary with bold flavours, finesse and that extra hit of excitement to take date night to the next level. The sushi menu is a must. fireroom.co.za

Best Greek Restaurant: Orexi Greek Street Food

Rustic Mediterranean flavours collide with urban energy at Orexi Greek Street Food. Think crisp pita wraps, tzatziki drizzles, succulent souvlaki grilled to perfection and fresh salads bursting with olives and herbs. A soul-warming feast that exudes summer joy on a plate. orexigreekstreetfood.co.za

Best Hotel: Restaurant Braza

Emperors Braza sizzles with bold flavours, radiant vibes and unapologetic flair. Think fiery grill action, molten sauces and succulent cuts. The air hums with laughter, clinking glasses and the promise of something deliciously daring. It’s not just dinner – it’s a full-on love affair of spice, soul and style. brazasa.co.za

Best Indian Restaurant: THE Classic India Authentic North Indian cuisine.

Yummy butter chicken, korma, naan breads, all crafted with high-quality spices and fresh ingredients. Let the feasting begin! It’s the real thing. theclassicindia.com

Best Italian Restaurant: Tonino Cucina & Griglia

The menu is inspired by the city of Naples, with firm favourites like Neapolitan pizzas made with sourdough to ossobuco (an absolute must-try). We love that they also have a deli ready to transport you to the streets of Florence with shelves lined with only the best imported goods. toninocucina.co.za

Best New Restaurant: Bossa, Modderfontein

Alfresco dining anyone? Yes please! Dine under a majestic oak tree with the whole family (including fur babies) while lapping up the joy of quality time together over exceptional food and service. Sharing and light meals to hearty steaks, burgers and pizza. Pack the kids and pooch and get going! bossagoodtimes.com

Best Portuguese Restaurant: O Peri Peri Edenvale

Famous for its flame-grilled peri-peri chicken but legendary for so much more – trinchado, prego rolls and fresh seafood. Lovely casual atmosphere and generous portions – it’s Portugal on a plate. operiperi.co.za

Best Restaurant for Lunch in the Country: The Shed & Silo

Ah, what a breath of fresh air! Country chic dining at its best, this gem is a blend of the unconventional with a hint of sophistication that turns the plain and simple things we love in life into an extraordinary experience. Leave the tie at home (even if it’s a business lunch).  theshednsilo.co.za

Best Restaurant to go for a little Romance: Villa Bianca

A taste of the Med right here in Ekurhuleni.  If their incredible food, phenomenal wine pairings and unsurpassed personal service (owner operated for the past 25 years!) don’t get you hooked and hitched perhaps you’re meant to stay single. Check out their new menu with sushi, Scottish salmon and tuna delights. villabianca.co.za

Best Seafood Restaurant: Ocean Basket

Pull up a chair. There’s always space at their table. Expect a fresh feast of seafood, sides, salads and speciality dishes that hit the mark over and over again. You may have come for the food but you’ll leave full of memories of laughter, connection and the simple magic of gathering around a table. oceanbasket.com

Best Sit-Down Pizzeria: Panarotti’s

Pizza and pasta perfection on a plate is what we call it. Golden, cheesy pizzas and hearty pastas created with the freshest and finest ingredients make Panarotti’s a deserving winner. Make every meal a celebration. The flavours will be singing hymns in your mouth. panarottis.com

Best Sushi Restaurant: Yamitsuki Bedfordview

This is heaven for sushi lovers.  Pair your meal with a wasabi martini for a fiery twist. Perfect for date nights, group outings or solo sushi cravings. yamitsuki.co.za

Best Vegan Restaurant & Best Vegetarian Restaurant: Kauai

Simple, healthy, fresh, delicious is what Kauai is. Their menu items start their journey fresh every day – yip, from scratch – and are seasonal and sustainably sourced. It’s a happy place for vegetarians and vegans. You’ll love their on-the-go options and variety. kauai.co.za 

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