These accolades were presented after a year-long period of voting and a gruelling adjudicating process. The top names in each category were determined by star ratings given by the public on Eat Out, in conjunction with scoring from professional Eat Out critics.
“It’s always exciting to see the results of these awards, as they give us a clear picture of where people like to dine in their own neighbourhoods. We congratulate the winners on being voted the best by those who matter most – their loyal fans,” said Selvin Govender, marketing director – Mercedes-Benz Cars.
For the first time, Eat Out also recognised a reader-reviewer chosen from the entire user base across the country for their contribution to fair and balanced reviews. The winner is Joash Narainsamy, who has posted reviews of more than 40 restaurants on Eat Out. Eat Out’s editors praised these reviews for tactfully mentioning areas for improvement while applauding restaurants’ successes.
The eligibility period for reader reviews for the Best Everyday Eateries was 1 October 2016 to 30 August 2017, followed by the completion of critic reviews in September 2017 for the qualifying restaurants.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner - sorted! A roundup of all tonight's @mercedesbenz_sa Eat Out Best Everyday Eateries. #EatOutBest pic.twitter.com/lVK1xuQ4g3
— Eat Out (@Eat_Out) October 24, 2017
Eat Out Savanna best burger eatery
Republik (winner)
S43 Home to That Brewing Co. (highly commended)
Best Bistro
9th Avenue Bistro (highly commended)
Best African eatery
La Terrasse Rooftop Café & Deli
Best Asian eatery
Momo Soko (highly commended)
Best Bistro
Carbon Bistro (winner)
Eat Out Savanna best burger eatery
Craft (Winner)
Dukes Burgers (highly commended)
Best coffee shop
Afro-boer (highly commended)
Best Indian eatery
Geet Indian Restaurant (highly commended)
Best Italian eatery
Coalition (winner)
Forti Grill & Bar (highly commended)
Eat Out Tramontina best steakhouse
The Local Grill (winner)
Best Tapas eatery
Rockets Bryanston (winner)
Urbanologi (highly commended)
Best Bistro
The Blue Print Restaurant (winner)
