Nominations Are Open: The JoziStyle Restaurant Awards 2026
Nominate your favorite Johannesburg restaurant for the JoziStyle Restaurant Awards 2026! Stand a chance to win R1,000 cash.
Nominate Johannesburg’s best restaurants — and stand a chance to win R1,000 and dining rewards.
Johannesburg’s dining scene is bold, constantly evolving, and deserves to be celebrated.
Welcome to the inaugural JoziStyle Restaurant Awards 2026 — a public-led celebration of Johannesburg’s best dining destinations.
No judging, no politics, just real votes for the restaurants people genuinely care about.
The power sits with the people who actually support the restaurants. This is your opportunity to promote the restaurants that define Jozi’s hospitality culture.
Why You Should Nominate
The JoziStyle Restaurant Awards recognise exceptional food, service, and hospitality.
We also believe that great taste deserves to be rewarded, so every nomination automatically enters you into our prize pool.
Rewards Include:
- A R1,000 cash prize
- Surprise restaurant vouchers
- Dining rewards and giveaways.
Why Restaurants Should Participate
The JoziStyle Restaurant Awards are designed to promote Johannesburg’s hospitality industry through a powerful digital-first platform.
Winning is not about massive marketing budgets — it’s about guest loyalty, consistency, and the strength of your customer experience.
Restaurant Winners & Finalists Receive:
- Placement in the official JoziStyle Restaurant Awards 2026 hotlist
- Year-round digital exposure on JoziStyle
- Increased SEO visibility and online discovery
- Official finalist and winner digital badges for social media and marketing use
- Restaurants are welcome to encourage their diners, customers, and communities throughout the nomination and voting process.
How the Awards Work
Phase 1: Public Nominations (Open Now)
Nominations are officially open.
Submit entries across all categories.
Closes: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Phase 2: Finalist Selection
Top 10 finalists per category will be announced.
Monday, 29 June 2026
Phase 3: Public Voting
Voting opens to the public.
Closes: Monday, 20 July 2026
Phase 4: Winners Announcement
Winners revealed across JoziStyle platforms and the annual dining guide.
Friday, 24 July 2026
The JoziStyle Restaurant Award 2026 Categories
To nominate your favourite restaurants in the JoziStyle Restaurant Awards 2026, simply enter their name into the relevant block.
Official Rules
- Entry is free to all South African citizens
- One entry per person per email address
- Prize winners will be randomly selected
- The top 10 restaurants per category will be shortlisted for public voting.
