The Eat Out Restaurant Awards honour rising stars and industry icons who elevate the dining experience through innovation, service and craftsmanship.
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The 2025 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards took place in Cape Town on Monday, March 31.
The ceremony was a star-studded affair, bringing together the country’s leading chefs, restaurateurs and industry figures for an evening celebrating South Africa’s culinary excellence.
Over eight months, a panel of eight anonymous, independent judges visited each shortlisted restaurant multiple times – during both peak and off-peak periods – to ensure a fair and all-encompassing assessment.
Eat Out’s star-rating system remains the gold standard in South Africa, with restaurants earning 1, 2 or 3 stars based on their final scores.
The criteria cover every aspect of the dining experience, from food quality and technique to service, ambience and value.
The coveted 3-star rating is reserved for restaurants scoring over 90 out of 100, while 2-star and 1-star ratings are awarded to those scoring between 80 and 89, and 70 and 79, respectively."
Salsify at the Roundhouse in Camps Bay was awarded Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant of the Year, having attained the highest score of any restaurant in the country.
The 2025 winners are listed below:
The Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards celebrate more than just outstanding dining – they recognise the trailblazers shaping South Africa’s culinary future.
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