For the first time at this year’s Eat Out Mercedes-Benz Restaurant Awards we will announce the Eat Out Retail Capital New Restaurant of the Year Award. For this award, the list of criteria is very short: the award recognises a restaurant in South Africa that opened in the 12 month period prior to the awards, ie. since November 2015.

Unlike the Top 10, which is judged by the judging panel, this award is judged by chief judge Abigail Donnelly in consultation with the panel of critics all over the country who are constantly rating and reviewing restaurants in their regions.

Says Abigail, “I’m thrilled with the addition of this award this year. There have been so many exciting new restaurant openings this year, and it’s going to be wonderful to be able to recognise one of them in November.”

The award will be announced on 20 November at the Eat Out Mercedes-Benz Restaurant Awards. Tickets are now sold out, but follow Eat Out on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to catch all the action on the day.

About the sponsor

Retail Capital, the market leader in business finance, has advanced over R1 billion to business owners, providing them with unsecured and convenient access to working capital when they need it. Due to the flexible repayments and unrestricted use of the funds, many business owners have had the opportunity to expand their businesses, restaurant or offerings, revamp their current facilities or had assistance with the seasonal trade cycles so commonly experienced in their industry.