6 Restaurants for the whole family

This welcoming bistro offers a winning combination of great food (and a play area) for the kids, plus delicious, interesting dishes for adults. The meat cuts are especially good.

221 Landshut Drive, Brakfontein, Centurion, Pretoria

012 004 0552

The buckwheat galettes (savoury French pancakes), sweet crêpes and beautiful courtyard of this elegant café will charm the socks of young and old.

Shop 6, 64 St Andrews Road, Birdhaven, Johannesburg

011 788 4111

From breakfast (think flapjacks) to lunch (think burgers), there’s something for everyone at this eatery, as well as a lovely outside area for the kids to run about.

30 Louw Wepener Street, Dan Pienaar, Bloemfontein

013 750 0469

If you’ve got little gourmets in the house, then this sophisticated spot with its focus on seasonal produce is the perfect venue for some seriously delicious nosh.

2 OR Tambo Parade, South Beach, Durban

031 258 2580

This popular eatery is surprisingly child friendly – it’s not unusual to see babies contentedly chewing on some nacho chips while their parents dig into the spectacular Mexican food.

81 Main Road, Green Point, Cape Town

021 433 2364

With delicious food with wonderful local flavours, for the kids as well, and views for miles, this airy restaurant outside of Paarl is perfect for the whole family.

Spice Route Estate, Suider-Agter Paarl Road, Suider Paarl

021 863 5222