A couple of weeks ago Eat Out launched South Africa’s first Instagram-based restaurant guide. Hosted by our @EatOutTable account, this striking visual platform allowed readers to tag, upload and share their gorgeous foodie pics to stand a chance to win a table at the Eat Out Mercedes-Benz Restaurant Awards. While the awards passed by in a flash, we were so overwhelmed by the beautiful images we received that we’ve decided to showcase a few from each of our regional subcategories.

Feast your eyes on a few of our favourite images from readers who tagged @EatOutTable and @EatOutCoastal.

This spread has us salivating. Our eyes are drawn to those mussels

How delicious does the array of dishes from #theroundhouse winter menu look! #eatouguide #eatouttable #eatoutcoastal. Share and like and come with us to the eat out awards!

A photo posted by Jonathan Moldan (@jonomoldan) on Nov 11, 2014 at 3:50am PDT

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If this banana split doesn’t make your mouth water, you need to get your tastebuds tested

#sundaytreat #caramel #Col’Cacchio #Knysna A photo posted by Wanderlust Lockets (@wanderlustlockets) on Oct 10, 2014 at 5:55am PDT

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We’re seriously considering a quick road trip to Knysna to try this dish

Prawn starter at O Pescador Restuarant Knysna Waterfront #knysna #gardenroute #southafrica #fun #prawn

A photo posted by ELLE (@ellephotosa) on Oct 10, 2014 at 7:47am PDT

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Perfectly poached salmon

We had the most amazing meal at The Turbine Hotel for a whiskey pairing #knysna #theturbine #salmon #salad #fish #lunch #dinner #foodgasm #foodporn #food #meals #supper #whiskey #yummy #amazing #delicious #ilovefood A photo posted by Christy Strever Photography (@christystreverphotography) on Jul 7, 2014 at 11:39pm PDT

Get more info and pictures of Island Cafe and Tapas Bar at The Turbine Hotel

Chocolate banana bread, cream, fresh strawberries – we’re sold

Chocolate banana bread with bananas and creme fraiche #food #Knysna #TheHeads #breakfast

A photo posted by Berdine (@thebirdsie) on Oct 10, 2014 at 5:48am PDT

Get more info and pictures of East Head Cafe