Inside the journey: Abigail Donnelly shares 10 standout experiences while judging SA’s best restaurants
Words from Eat Out's Culinary Director.
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What it takes to be a star restaurant: Eat Out’s judging scorecard explained
From the culinary techniques to the service and presentation, each benchmark has been carefully developed to spotlight excellence.
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5 tips for booking your Eat Out star dining experience
From bold flavours to impressive techniques, discover SA’s top-rated restaurants and how to make your first star dining experience unforgettable.
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Inside the Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards
Another year of celebrating culinary excellence!
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The 2026 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards winners
Congratulations to all the winners!
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Here are the star nominees for the 2026 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards
The stage is set for South Africa’s most anticipated culinary celebration!
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Marc Lottering and Relebogile Mabotja return to emcee the Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards
They're back by popular demand!
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Fresh flavours: Celebrating the country’s new restaurants
Honouring the new culinary kids on the block...
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Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards 2026 FAQs
The new Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards will celebrate excellence in the form of the ‘Eat Out stars’ and special award winners.
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