NearMe lists 238 African restaurants across South Africa in all nine provinces. The largest numbers are in Gauteng (100), Western Cape (50) and KwaZulu-Natal (18). 81% of these entries include a phone number and 49% a website, so most can be checked before you travel.
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Showing 20 of 238 places we have on record in South Africa.
- GOLD Restaurant15 Bennett St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 421 4653 / Website / Directions
- Pahari African Restaurant121 Cecil Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 78 107 1541 / Website / Directions
- Karibu RestaurantShop 156 Breakwater Blvd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 421 7005 / Website / Directions
- Yizani RestaurantSouthern Sun Waterfront Cape Town, 1 Lower Buitengracht, Foreshore, Western Cape021 409 4000 / Website / Directions
- Cattle Baron SkukuzaKruger National Park, Skukuza, Mpumalanga+27 13 735 0209 / Website / Directions
- Sakhumzi Restaurant6980 Vilakazi St, Soweto, Gauteng+27 11 536 1379 / Website / Directions
- La Pentola87 Marine Dr, Hermanus, Western Cape+27 28 313 1685 / Website / Directions
- Mama Africa178 Long St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 60 934 8063 / Website / Directions
- Mzansi Restaurant45 Harlem Ave, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 73 709 2324 / Website / Directions
- MOYO KirstenboschKirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, Rhodes Drive, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 762 9585 / Website / Directions
- Mofire African Cuisine48 Salt River Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 87 470 0874 / Website / Directions
- Busy Corner Imbizo Shisanyama32 Thekwane Crescent (ERF 2975 Cnr Main Road & 29th September Street Ebony Park (extension 1, 1034 Thekwane St, Ebony Park, Gauteng+27 82 611 6819 / Website / Directions
- Sandwich Baron Alberton North64 Van Riebeeck Ave, Alberton, Gauteng011 907 7450 / Website / Directions
- Milk Bar Parkmore11 Holt St, Sandton, Gauteng+27 72 641 8977 / Website / Directions
- Wandies Place618 Makhalemele St, Soweto, Gauteng+27 81 420 6051 / Website / Directions
- Serendipity Guest House & Restaurant1015 Freesia Ave, Wilderness, Western Cape+27 44 877 0433 / Website / Directions
- Africa Restaurant and Bar1141 Burnett St, Tshwane, Gauteng+27 12 364 0300 / Website / Directions
- Shap BraaiMaboneng Precinct, 264 Main and Kruger Street, 264 Main St, Johannesburg, Gauteng+27 81 717 1519 / Directions
- Mama Putt RestaurantShop 16 The Core Shopping Centre, Leeuwkop Rd, Sandton, Gauteng+27 61 350 3846 / Website / Directions
- Baobab Cafe and GrillShop G01, Wonderboom Junction, Tshwane, Gauteng+27 71 243 9960 / Website / Directions
Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset and are shown as recorded there. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider. Details change, so please confirm by phone before you travel. We do not publish opening hours because our source does not carry verified hours.
The list shows the most complete records first: entries with a phone number and a street address come before those without, so you have something you can act on straight away.
Areas covered
The African restaurants we hold are spread across 106 towns and suburbs. The places with the most entries are Cape Town (28), Johannesburg (18), Soweto (14), Tshwane (13), Durban (7) and Sandton (5).
African restaurants by province
How the 238 entries are spread across the provinces, with the towns and suburbs that have the most in each:
| Province | Listings | Towns and suburbs with the most |
|---|---|---|
| Gauteng | 100 | Johannesburg (17), Soweto (14) and Tshwane (13) |
| Western Cape | 50 | Cape Town (28), Milnerton (3) and Stellenbosch (3) |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 18 | Durban (7), Kwamashu (2) and Kokstad (1) |
| Mpumalanga | 14 | Nkomazi (4), Mbombela (2) and Bethal (1) |
| Limpopo | 11 | Bela-Bela (2), Polokwane (2) and Modimolle-Mookgophong (1) |
| Eastern Cape | 9 | Ibhayi (2), Storms River (1) and Gqeberha (1) |
| North West | 5 | Vryburg (2), Mogwase (1) and Phokeng (1) |
| Northern Cape | 2 | Maruping (1) and Kimberley (1) |
| Free State | 2 | Bloemfontein (1) and Matjhabeng (1) |
27 further entries have no province recorded in our source, but still appear in the list above when they match.
What to check before choosing
- Phone ahead to confirm the business is still trading at the listed address. Our data comes from an open mapping dataset and can be out of date.
- Ask about prices, availability and opening times directly. NearMe does not publish prices or opening hours.
Contact details and directions
Of the 238 entries, 81% list a phone number, 49% a website and 81% a street address. Entries with map coordinates have a Directions link that opens Google Maps. Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, so please confirm details directly with the business.
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Frequently asked questions
How many African restaurants does NearMe list?
We have 238 on record across South Africa, with the most in Gauteng (100).
Which towns have the most African restaurants?
In our listings, Cape Town (28), Johannesburg (18) and Soweto (14) have the most entries.
How many African restaurants are there in Gauteng?
We have 100 on record in Gauteng, mostly in Johannesburg (17), Soweto (14) and Tshwane (13).
Does NearMe show opening hours or prices?
No. Our listing source does not carry verified opening hours or prices, so please phone the business to confirm before you go.
Where does the listing information come from?
From the open Overture Maps Places dataset, last updated 10 August 2026. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, and details can change.