South Africa 2026

Food Recommendations

Curated by Rivanee

⭐ = Rivanee's personal picks · Click any restaurant for details · Open full Google Doc

Rivanee recommends
🌱 Pure veg / vegan
🥕 Veg-forward / great veg options
🐟 Fish-friendly, good for mixed groups
🗓 In the itinerary (booked or planned)
How to Use This Guide
🌱 + ⭐Safest, easiest group wins
🥕 + ⭐Best foodie choices for mixed groups
🐟 + ⭐Great if fish eaters are keen and veg quality still matters
📌 Anchor 1 must-book per day maximum
🚫 Avoid back-to-back fine dining
🌱 Let 🌱 places act as easy group defaults
🥕 Use 🥕 places for shared foodie highlights
⭐ Marks places personally highlighted by Rivanee
📍 Prioritise geography over hype — pick places near where you already are