Note: The information below was correct at time of going live. As so many restaurants are responding to this crisis, we will not be updating this list any longer, but encourage you to follow Eat Out on Instagram where we will continue to share updates. You can also see which restaurants are offering dine-at-home options here, and if you are a restaurant owner who is offering a dine-at-home service or any other service you think we should know about, please let us know here.

LAST UPDATED: Friday, 20 March, at 14:22

It’s hard to believe that the first case of COVID-19 in South Africa was confirmed just this month. As countries around the world go into shutdown, there’s a lot of understandable concern about how coronavirus will be affecting SA restaurants.

While some restaurants are opting to close temporarily, others are simply changing the way they do business. You can continue to support them by being more sanitary when you eat out, showing solidarity on social media, using alternatives to cash, and tipping generously when you order a takeaway (casual waiting staff tend not to have medical benefits).

Let us know what you’re doing – and, in the meantime, here is the list of restaurants that are changing the way they do business to ensure the safety of their employees and customers. We’ll be updating it regularly, so check here before heading to your favourite spot.

The Fat Greek (Table View, Cape Town)

Taking extra measures with sanitation, limiting tables and encouraging customers to order takeaways and use Mr D Food and Delivery Xtreme

Cremalat Cheese and Cocopazzo Café (Greenhills, Johannesburg)

Offering a delivery service

Fergie’s Pub & Restaurant (Table View, Cape Town)

Taking extra measures with sanitation

Karoo Kitchen & Deli (Umhlanga Rocks, Durban)

Taking extra measures with sanitation

The Indian Chapter with Prim Reddy (Table View, Cape Town)

Encouraging customers to use Uber Eats and Mr D Food and to order telephonically with free delivery to customers within a 5km radius

SMAK Delicatessen (Cape Town CBD)

Taking extra measures with sanitation and maintaining social distancing

https://www.instagram.com/p/B98jkFAJ53i/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Italian Club of Cape Town (Rugby, Cape Town)

Encouraging customers to order takeaway pizzas and you preorder items from their Bottega Deli

UPDATED: Friday, 20 March, at 09:58

Kitchener’s Carvery Bar (Braamfontein, Johannesburg)

Closed until 24 March

Bosjes Wine Estate (Worcester, Western Cape)

Closed until further notice

https://www.instagram.com/p/B96WFRwp4aV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Grub & Vine (Cape Town CBD)

Taking extra measures with sanitation, Vine Nights will be postponed, limited seating to allow for more space between diners, and encouraging customers to purchase gift vouchers that can be redeemed at a later stage

https://www.instagram.com/p/B96he5PpULK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Woodstock Gin Company (Woodstock, Cape Town)

Closed until 1 April

https://www.instagram.com/p/B961Af1JE8K/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Beluga (various locations)

Putting extra sanitation measures in place, encouraging card payments and seating has been rearranged to implement social distancing

https://www.instagram.com/p/B96AeJ4p8m-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Spier Hotel Restaurant (Stellenbosch, Western Cape)

Putting extra sanitation measures in place and spacing tables at least 1.5 metres apart

https://www.instagram.com/p/B96KJmYgQgi/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Doppio Zero (various locations)

Taking orders via WhatsApp and doing kerbside collections with payment done via Zapper

https://www.instagram.com/p/B94CyVznKqV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

La Coco C Food Purveyors (Silver Lakes, Pretoria)

Putting extra sanitation measures in place and encouraging customers to use cashless payment systems

https://www.instagram.com/p/B90ru6pJ29A/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Obi Restaurant (Cape Town CBD)

Putting extra sanitation measures in place and available on Mr D Food

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9351qaJzdG/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

UPDATE: Thursday, 19 March, at 19:19

Publik Wine Bar (Rosebank, Johannesburg, and Tamboerskloof, Cape Town)

All wine events have been put on hold and they are offering free wine deliveries as well as deliveries through collaborations with other businesses. In Cape Town, those businesses are Frankie Fenner Meat Merchants, Deluxe Coffeeworks, Jason Bakery and Jack Black Brewing Company. Stay tuned for news from their Johannesburg branch.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B96CcoIJ0MP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Bossa (various locations)

Offering their daily promos as takeaways

https://www.instagram.com/p/B96s0bHJNQY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

UPDATE: Thursday, 19 March, at 16:26

The Bannister Hotel Restaurant and Bar (Braamfontein, Johannesburg)

Putting extra sanitation measures in place

Blaauwklippen Vineyards (Stellenbosch, Western Cape)

All hospitality services will be closed until 31 March, but customers will still be able to buy wine on the estate or online during this time

https://www.instagram.com/p/B94lJ92FadL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

UPDATE: Thursday, 19 March, at 15:01

Ocean Basket (various locations)

Putting extra sanitation measures in place, ensuring there is sufficient space between diners, reducing opening hours (12–8pm) and no alcohol allowed on premises

UPDATE: Thursday, 19 March, at 13:55

The Creamery (Cape Town)

Taking extra measures with sanitation and going cashless

https://www.instagram.com/p/B96dkY-lYN1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

UPDATE: Thursday, 19 March, at 11:58

Grumpy and Runt (Gardens, Cape Town)

Offering kerbside deliveries

https://www.instagram.com/p/B94BFgappzw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Raw & Roxy (Cape Town CBD)

Offering door-to-door delivery

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9x66g_pXGt/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

The Dairy Den (Sea Point, Cape Town)

Putting extra sanitation measures in place and encouraging customers to order their sweet treat via Uber Eats, OrderIn and Mr D Food

https://www.instagram.com/p/B94EVFOp7qu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Boschendal Estate (Franschhoek, Western Cape)

Implementing a two-phased shutdown, which will result in all operations being closed by end of March until 15 April

https://www.instagram.com/p/B91P9H9J-_J/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Häzz Coffee Shop (various locations)

Putting extra sanitation measures in place

https://www.instagram.com/p/B916m9JHdPS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Oranjezicht City Farm Market (V&A Waterfront, Cape Town)

Closed until further notice, but you can still get fruit and vegetables via drive-through collection for a limited time

https://www.instagram.com/p/B918bWzpcFE/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Mitchell’s Scottish Ale House (V&A Waterfront, Cape Town)

Putting extra sanitation measures in place

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9yvUunJrjM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

The Butcher Shop & Grill (various locations)

Putting extra sanitation measures in place and encouraging customers to use their delivery service

https://www.instagram.com/p/B91uOMYJB7K/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

UPDATE: Wednesday, 18 March, at 16:51

Pink Valley (Stellenbosch, Western Cape)

Putting extra sanitation measures in place

UPDATE: Wednesday, 18 March, at 15:30

Ocean Basket (various locations)

Putting extra sanitation measures in place and ensuring there is sufficient space between diners

Kleinsky’s Delicatessen (various locations)

Putting extra sanitation measures in place and encouraging customers to use delivery and collection options

https://www.instagram.com/p/B91As1wJpwg/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

UPDATE: Wednesday, 18 March, at 14:30

Living Room (Maboneng, Johannesburg)

Closed until further notice, but they will be sharing DJ mixes and gardening tips as well as featuring competitions/giveaways to lift the spirits of their customers

https://www.instagram.com/p/B91KKEXjkss/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Jason Bakery (various locations)

Encouraging customers to order takeaways

https://www.instagram.com/p/B93cr6GnmAy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Societi Bistro (Gardens, Cape Town)

Encouraging customers to order through Uber Eats, Mr D Food and OrderIn, limited trading hours, and launch of their autumn/winter menu on 4 April, in support of Shine Literacy, has been postponed until further notice

https://www.instagram.com/p/B93g6E6DF4l/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Folk Café (various locations)

Contactless delivery system where driver leaves order at doorstep or gate

https://www.instagram.com/p/B93dcQaJ3TT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

UPDATE: Wednesday, 18 March, at 13:04

Kyoto Garden (Gardens, Cape Town)

Closed until further notice

Cavalli Estate (Somerset West, Cape Town)

Putting extra sanitation measures in place and limited bookings per night

https://www.instagram.com/p/B91uKYUpz_n/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Lock, Stock & Beer (Sandton, Johannesburg)

Putting extra sanitation measures in place

https://www.instagram.com/p/B91aCCYHqYU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Salsa Mexican Grill (various locations)

Putting extra sanitation measures in place

UPDATE: Wednesday, 18 March, at 11:14

Stellski Coffee Bar (Cape Town CBD)

Focusing on grab-and-go and free delivery options and putting extra sanitation measures in place

PRIMI (various locations)

Offering 20% off all collection orders and putting extra sanitation measures in place

https://www.instagram.com/p/B91ukwMIWV5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

The Foodbarn (Noordhoek, Cape Town)

The restaurant will be closed from 19 March to 2 April and extra sanitation measures will be put in place at the deli, bakery and tapas bar

https://www.instagram.com/p/B91it6cJede/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Loaves by Madame Baker (Salt River, Cape Town)

Doing home deliveries

https://www.instagram.com/p/B91kL6XJpIw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Sloppy Sam (Green Point, Cape Town)

Taking extra measures with sanitation

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9tmXWUpkba/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Jéan Restaurant (Durbanville, Cape Town)

Stage one of their two-stage action plan is being implemented – this includes cancelling Harvest Festival on 21 March, taking extra measures with sanitation and spacing tables

https://www.instagram.com/p/B91Dx64pSLo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Riva (De Waterkant, Cape Town)

Encouraging customers to use their delivery service

https://www.instagram.com/p/B91KUw9pCJ4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

UPDATE: Wednesday, 18 March, at 09:56

Four & Twenty Café (Wynberg, Cape Town)

Taking extra measures with sanitation

https://www.instagram.com/p/B90o8B-pkXV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

My Sugar (Sea Point, Cape Town)

Taking extra measures with sanitation, producing less stock, using takeaway containers and encouraging customers to order and collect

https://www.instagram.com/p/B91fVHdHKm-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

UPDATE: Tuesday, 17 March, at 15:43

GOLD Restaurant (Green Point, Cape Town)

Taking extra measures with sanitation and diners are spread over seven dining areas

https://www.instagram.com/p/B91MxX6gjru/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Saigon Suzy (various locations)

Taking extra measures with sanitation, tables will be spaced a minimum of one metre apart, and encouraging delivery through Mr D Food and Uber Eats

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9ytNeMnKjA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

The Shop (Sea Point, Cape Town)

Taking extra measures with sanitation, use of chalkboard menu rather than passing menus around, and encouraging customers to use tap-and-go card machine as well as takeaway options

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9yz1_NpTsb/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Botanicum Café & Grill (Constantia, Cape Town)

Taking extra measures with sanitation, tables will be spaced further apart, and reusable cups won’t be used until further notice

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9y7F5LpZnH/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Catch 22 (Table View, Cape Town)

Taking extra measures with sanitation, tables will be spaced further apart, and encouraging use of Snapscan, delivery service and meal vouchers

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9yngZkJJhl/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

UPDATE: Tuesday, 17 March, at 15:01

The Big Mouth (Sandton, Johannesburg)

Taking extra measures with sanitation, tables will be spaced further apart, and an easily accessible takeaway pickup point has been identified

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9zBipEJVz4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Butcher Boys Grill (various locations)

Taking extra measures with sanitation, tables will be spaced further apart, contactless/Zapper payments encouraged, Hillcrest and Florida Road branches are on Mr D Food and the Umhlanga branch will be added during the week

Devil’s Peak Taproom (Salt River, Cape Town)

Taking extra measures with sanitation, limited number of bookings/tables to allow for social distancing, quiz nights have been cancelled and contactless/Snapscan payments are being encouraged

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9zOkSNpPpD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

UPDATE: Tuesday, 17 March, at 14:07

Bao Down (Vredehoek, Cape Town)

Only takeaway menu and only card payments allowed

https://www.instagram.com/p/B91UpaBJf29/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Eiland Eatery at The Shred Skatepark (Paarden Eiland, Cape Town)

Taking extra measures with sanitation, no reusable cups/containers allowed, and only Snapscan and card payments

https://www.instagram.com/p/B91OvTjJW5J/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

UPDATE: Tuesday, 17 March, at 13:20

Exhibit A Restaurant (Cape Town CBD)

Closed until further notice

Café 1999 (Berea, Durban)

Taking extra measures with sanitation and spacing tables

https://www.facebook.com/154795961229181/posts/3544984882210255/

Farro (Illovo, Johannesburg)

Taking extra measures with sanitation and limiting the number of staff and tables

https://www.facebook.com/farroillovo/photos/a.527667390770950/1235082756696073/?type=3&theater

Leo’s Wine Bar (Cape Town CBD)

Closed until further notice

https://www.instagram.com/p/B91A2d0pmJ1/?igshid=1uod4l1syg8n4

The Restaurant at Waterkloof (Somerset West, Western Cape)

Taking extra measures with sanitation and limiting bookings

https://www.facebook.com/Waterkloof/photos/a.197451096970145/2789769151071647/?type=3&theater

UPDATE: Tuesday, 17 March, at 12:08

Camphors at Vergelegen (Somerset West, Western Cape)

Closed until 2 April

https://www.facebook.com/vergelegenwines/photos/a.237383659620095/3886457054712719/?type=3&theater

Overture Restaurant, Eike, The Deck, Spek & Bone and De Vrije Burger (various locations)

Bertus Basson has announced that all his restaurants have put additional sanitary measures in place.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9zMMBUp4T0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Tiger’s Milk, Harbour House, Grand Cafe, Lucky Fish & Chips, La Parada, The Lookout, Live Bait and Old Town Italy (various locations)

The Life & Brand Portfolio have announced that they are putting additional sanitary measures in place. Delivery is also available through Uber Eats and Mr D Food.

UPDATE: Tuesday, 17 March, at 10:31

De Grendel Restaurant (Panorama, Cape Town)

Closed until end March – wine orders can be placed online.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B90tfMZJJql/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Bootlegger Coffee Company (various locations)

Taking extra measures with sanitation, including encouraging card payments rather than cash and no longer accepting reusable cups.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B903ZyNJBBl/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Giulio’s Café (Cape Town CBD)

Taking extra measures with sanitation, as well as encouraging customers who may be at high risk to order through Mr D Food.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9ynbVqpS5f/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

True Italic (Cape Town CBD)

Restaurant closed until further notice, but you can order fresh pasta, sauces and melanzane alla parmigiana for delivery.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9zB9_gpB3Q/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

UPDATE: Tuesday, 17 March, at 09:21

Tessa’s Bakery (Milnerton, Cape Town)

Offering store credit vouchers to customers who have cancelled celebrations. Mini cakes are available for those who are still planning to celebrate.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9zdZTPgRwF/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Scarpetta (Woodstock, Cape Town)

Meals can be collected in biodegradable packaging, or customers can bring their own containers.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9zn24jpv1a/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Cooked (V&A Waterfront, Cape Town)

Taking extra measures with sanitation, offering takeaway packaging and encouraging customers to use mobile payment methods.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9y1_GUpVjd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Tashas (various locations)

Taking extra measures with sanitation.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9yiS4OJPUT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

UPDATE: Monday, 16 March, at 19:32

Fairview Wine and Cheese (Suider-Paarl, Western Cape)

Taking extra measures with sanitation.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9zBUV8niT3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Mojo Market (Sea Point, Cape Town)

Closed until further notice.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9zLhnepfSe/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Lucky Shaker (Umhlanga, Durban)

Taking extra measures with sanitation.

https://www.facebook.com/629025413872876/posts/2678441352264595/?substory_index=0

UPDATE: Monday, 16 March, at 15:54

The Indian Oven (Hout Bay, Cape Town)

Taking extra measures with sanitation.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9y3EclJkUi/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Café Frank (Cape Town CBD)

Taking extra measures with sanitation.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9yWLl5JWSv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

UPDATE: Monday, 16 March, at 15:04

Arthur’s Mini Super (Sea Point, Cape Town)

Closed temporarily.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9y5T3IJ2sp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

The Test Kitchen, The Pot Luck Club, The Shortmarket Club and Salsify at The Roundhouse (Cape Town)

Chef Luke Dale Roberts and his senior management team have announced that all their restaurants will be closed for at least two weeks, starting from this afternoon.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9zYwkXnEF4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Stretta Café (Hillcrest, KZN)

Taking extra measures with sanitation.

https://www.facebook.com/138858782904455/posts/1613012988822353/

The Glenwood Bakery (Glenwood, Durban)

Taking extra measures with sanitation. You can order lunch via UberEats.

https://www.facebook.com/1408583772695329/posts/2716551941898499/

Café Charles (De Waterkant, Cape Town)

Taking extra measures with sanitation.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9wPfK5JHOs/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

The Hart Breadhouse and Restaurant (Melkbosstrand, Western Cape)

Taking extra measures with sanitation.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9yO4yApZVP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Blueberry Café (Nottingham Road, KZN)

Taking extra measures with sanitation.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9ydUFtpHN7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Delheim (Stellenbosch, Western Cape)

Hospitality sector of the business will be closed for at least two weeks.

 

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DELHEIM CORONAVIRUS PROTOCOL In the light of the recent confirmed cases of Coronavirus COVID-19 in South Africa and as one of the leading tourist destinations in the Stellenbosch Winelands, Delheim Estate has made it a top priority to be pro-active and have taken all the necessary precautionary health and safety measures in the past week – not only to safeguard our valued visitors but also our fantastic team. Proper informative and risk review meetings were held and additional sanitation measures were put in place, to ensure our staff was fully briefed and informed and in return, create more awareness amongst our guests to try and prevent the spread of the virus. A Dutch Tour group has since visited our popular estate where we have been informed today (Sunday, 15 March) that one of the members of the group has indeed tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. As five members of our team have been in contact with this group, we have decided to implement self-isolation for these individuals. To take further precautions and to limit any potential exposure to infection – for both guests and staff – we can confirm that our hospitality sector of the business will be closing for 2 weeks whereafter we will reassess the situation. During this period we are investing quality time in staff training and general maintenance. We have thus far celebrated a fantastic harvest and have been blessed with a great season and we are looking forward to being up and running again soon, welcoming back healthy visitors and staff to our iconic farm. Together we have the opportunity to react timeously and with integrity to minimize the infection rate in our country. Rest assured…your favourite Delheim wines are still available in stores nationwide or simply order online at www.delheim.com and we will ship your wines to you! We thank you for your continued support. The public hotline for the Coronavirus in South Africa is 0800-029-999. Please use this hotline if you display any signs of infection. #coronaprotocol #covid_19 #flattenthecurve #delheim #mindfulness #healthfirst #wecare #worththejourney

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The Kitchen (Woodstock, Cape Town)

Closed until further notice.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9xKTAnJ6Xh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Tokara (Stellenbosch, Western Cape)

Closed until 24 March, and the Rare Plant Fair on 18 April has been cancelled.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9yWtu-p2-6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Marble and Saint (Johannesburg)

Closing temporarily.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9yYjdlg0E5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

The General Store (Cape Town CBD)

Additional sanitation measures being put in place – from frequent hand-washing to using only takeaway lunch boxes and contactless payment measures.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9yYbaqJxLZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Clarke’s Bar & Dining Room (Cape Town CBD)

Closed until further notice.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9xTcrwJdhA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

The Larder (Claremont, Cape Town)

Offering kerbside collections so there’s limited personal interaction.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9wvJ4CpRs1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Wolfgat (Paternoster, Western Cape)

Both Wolfgat and Oep ve Koep are closed from 18 March until 1 April.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9xEJxdpTwY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Unframed Ice Cream (Cape Town)

The Woodstock branch will be closed until further notice.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9xskJjpuJy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Cape Point Vineyards (Noordhoek, Cape Town)

Limiting tables and picnic sites so that diners are seated at least one metre apart.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9vwk0ngR_0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link