South Africa has a world-class restaurant scene — from Cape Town's fine-dining harbourfront to Joburg's gritty inner-city bistros, Durban's curry houses, and Pretoria's boma restaurants. But finding the right one for tonight can still feel like guesswork. This guide walks you through the best way to use our directory to find restaurants near you, broken down by city and cuisine.
Best restaurants by city
The cities below have the most fast food in South Africa. Click through to see the full breakdown by brand and neighbourhood.
- Cape Town — 156 listings (21 brands)
- Pretoria — 130 listings (16 brands)
- Johannesburg — 107 listings (25 brands)
- Durban — 61 listings (16 brands)
- Polokwane — 37 listings (13 brands)
- Port Elizabeth — 28 listings (5 brands)
- Bloemfontein — 20 listings (8 brands)
- KuGompo City — 19 listings (9 brands)
How to use Fast Food Near Me
- Search for your city using the box on the homepage, or browse the full list of cities.
- Click your city to see all fast food in your area, sorted by brand.
- Use the brand pages to see which brands operate near you and where they have the most locations.
- If a listing is missing or has wrong details, use the contact form to let us know — we update weekly.
What makes a good fast food?
Every niche is different, but the basics are the same: real customer reviews, transparent pricing, " "and easy contact details. Fast Food Near Me lists phone numbers, websites, and addresses wherever they're available, " "so you can call ahead, check the menu or pricing, and book before you drive over.
In summary
Whether you're a local foodie or visiting South Africa for the first time, our directory puts 1,340 real restaurants at your fingertips — searchable by city, cuisine, and brand.