Little Karoo Restaurants

Peruse the delicious a la carte and buffet menu brimming with local cuisine and excellent award winning wines. Dine in rustic elegance framed by exposed beams and low ambient lighting with soft copper hue tables draped in traditional patterned tablecloths. Buffelsdrift specialises in local Karoo cuisine complimented by homemade preserves, chutney, pickles, fresh produce, herbs and bread. The grand fireplace adds cosy warmth to cold winter evenings and French doors invite the balmy summer evenings in extending out onto the wooden deck. Wrap the senses in soothing surrounds and delicious cuisine enchanted by the occasional call of the wild at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge in Oudtshoorn.

Exuding classic country style décor and relaxing ambiance centred around a log burning fire and ornate artefacts, De Opstal graces the palate with tastefully prepared dishes. Enjoy pre-dinner drinks before perusing the 4-course set dinner menu boasting delights such as smoked venison (Springbok) carpaccio served on a bed of lettuce with croutons, cream cheese and a drizzle of aged balsamic for starters. The sizzling aroma of Karoo Lamb cutlets overwhelms the senses, hardwood grilled, served with spiced potato wedges and fresh garden vegetables. Conclude the meal with a traditional Little Karoo, a platter for 2 brimming with koeksisters, walnut fudge, amarula crème brûlée and truffles. Die Opstal invites hearty farm style breakfasts and tantalising set dinners in a spacious setting the embraces relaxation and the art of cooking classic Karoo cuisine.

Perched on the banks of the Grobbelaars River, nestled in Willow Trees, De Oude Meul Restaurant tenders for lunch and dinner in a relaxing and romantic atmosphere. This tranquil escape offers traditional cuisine from an a la carte and buffet menu complimented by some of the best local wines. Dine on succulent Ostrich and Venison paired with excellent wine. De Oude Meul Restaurant rests in Shoemanshoek along the picturesque Route 62 en-route to the Cango Caves.

Die Bosvarkie embraces rustic charm inviting the outdoor into a tranquil dining experience feasting on traditional Karoo cuisine. Boasting a British pub feel set upon scenic vistas, diners wine and dine on the famous port wine capital of the Karoo. This welcoming retreat embraces dining with warm Karoo hospitality in the scenic playground of Calitzdorp off the famous Route 62.

Housed in a historic building dating back to the late 1800’s, this quaint little establishment is renowned for traditional fare. Die Dorphuis boasts tasty ostrich meals and daily breakfasts that pack a punch alongside languid lunches and relaxing dinners. Diners peruse the comprehensive menu starting with breakfast comprising of a breakfast platter brimming with bacon, eggs, tomato, sausage, toast & jams. Lunch calls for Ostrich goulash with salad or vegetables or lighter meals such as crispy toasted sandwiches followed by devilish waffles with ice cream or cream for desert. Dine amidst beautiful gardens in the poster town of Calitzdorp off Route 62 for a welcoming break from the scenic road.

Enjoying light meals and continental fare, diners relax soaking up the mountainous views dining alfresco in the shady garden. The cool stoep invites lazy lunches over a glass of wine with no corkage charged for those who prefer to bring their own. Browse the interesting curio shops for an added bit of retail therapy. Ebenharts Restaurant in Voortrekker Road is a little oasis in the Klein Karoo, waiting to be discovered by you.

Pomegranate is a cosy, 24 seater, a la carte restaurant situated within Boulders Lodge and Spa, Oudtshoorn. The view from the pool alongside the restaurant stretches to the Swartberg mountain range, and the gardens create the feeling of an oasis amongst the semi desert vegetation surrounding the lodge while the sound of running water stimulates the sences.Chef Garth makes use of local products when developing his menu which truly provide the patrons with the flavours of the Klein Karoo. Restaurant manager, Joey Bradfield, takes great care in compiling her wine list to compliment the menu. The wines are carefully selected from different wine regions in South Africa reflecting the exceptional quality of the wines available locally.This husband and wife team will provide you with a gastronomic experience worth remembering.

Perched along Voortrekker Street, The Red Coffee Shop serves up hearty breakfasts, light meals and daily dinners. Home cooked meals spill off the blackboard inviting enjoyable lunches and daily dinners in the delightful garden and cosy restaurant. Offering traditional ambiance and local cuisine, diners relax, soaking up the mountainous surrounds and Karoo hospitality.

This well-appointed restaurant embraces home cooked meals and exotic fare in family friendly surrounds. Give into temptation sampling heavenly homemade scones with dollops of strawberry jam and cream or selections of salads, sandwiches, cakes and tarts. For the more exotic palate try the Crocodile salad plate, Ostrich and Crocodile platter, Ostrich bobotie, Ostrich scrambled eggs, and Ostrich stir fry, sure to send the palate into exotic overdrive. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in peaceful surrounds, this family restaurant is fun packed treat for the whole family.