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Restaurants in Soweto

10 curated places to eat and drink in Soweto, Gauteng — hand-picked and kept current by Out & About SA. Updated August 2026.

Out & About SA lists 10 places to eat and drink in Soweto, in the Johannesburg. They span Cape Malay & African and Burgers & Fast Casual. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full Gauteng eats guide.

Chaf Pozi

Cape Malay & African★ 4.1 · 800 reviewsRR

Johannesburg

Township braai-and-shisa-nyama restaurant beneath the Orlando Towers

Sakhumzi

Cape Malay & African★ 4.2 · 800 reviewsRR

Johannesburg

Traditional South African buffet on Vilakazi Street, Orlando West

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Wandie's Place

Cape Malay & African★ 4 · 500 reviewsRR

Johannesburg

Iconic Soweto shebeen-restaurant in Dube

Nambitha

Cape Malay & African★ 4 · 400 reviewsRR

Johannesburg

Township restaurant on Vilakazi Street, Soweto

1947 on Vilakazi Street

Cape Malay & AfricanRR

Johannesburg

Classic SA dishes with a modern twist

88 Vilakazi

Cape Malay & AfricanRR

Johannesburg

International fusion with SA influences

Makhelwane Restaurant

Cape Malay & AfricanRR

Johannesburg

Community eatery, traditional to modern dishes

Nexdor

Burgers & Fast CasualRR

Johannesburg

Trendy Vilakazi spot for burgers and cocktails

SUD Restaurant

Cape Malay & AfricanRRR

Johannesburg

Upscale African-inspired flavours and cocktails

Vuyos Restaurant

Cape Malay & AfricanRR

Johannesburg

Chic upmarket modern African cuisine

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