Explore the eateries that embrace indigenous

Restaurants across South Africa are showcasing the delicious potential of indigenous plants. The BotSoc team went in search of the eateries that are celebrating local biodiversity by choosing indigenous ingredients.

If cooking isn’t your forte, then we’ve got just the solution for you this festive season. The BotSoc team has tracked down South African chefs who are stepping up to showcase the incredible potential of indigenous plants. By supporting these restaurants, you’re not only treating your taste buds, you’re nurturing a growing culinary culture that celebrates our local biodiversity.

Explore these eateries. And then be sure to share a photo of your restaurant visit on your social media platforms and tag BotSoc. Let’s inspire conservation, one delectable dish at a time.

• Wolfgat (Paternoster, Weskus; Western Cape) https://www.wolfgat.co.za/ ·
• Grootbos Lodge Restaurants (Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, Gansbaai; Western Cape) https://www.grootbos.com/en/food-and-wine/culinary-experience ·
• Fyn Restaurant (Cape Town CBD; Western Cape) https://fynrestaurant.com/ ·
• Green Café (The Sustainability Institute, Stellenbosch; Western Cape) https://www.sustainabilityinstitute.net/4737-a-green-cafe/ (Not open during the evening, weekends or over the summer holidays, so calling in advance is essential to avoid disappointment.) ·
• Restaurant Klein JAN (Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, Van Zylsrus; Northern Cape) https://tswalu.com/experience-tswalu/klein-jan/ ·
• Geuwels Restaurant (Stellenbosch Farms; Western Cape) https://vergenoegd.co.za/geuwels/ ·
• Chorus (Somerset West; Western Cape) https://bertusbasson.com/