Mpumalanga Restaurants

Serving hearty dishes with style and passion, brimming with personal touch in every dish - food that looks good and tastes amazing. Scrumptious steaks, homemade pastas, fresh salads, seafood, specialties and desserts, not to mention delicious cocktails. Enjoy your 1 On Main Experience!

The atmosphere exudes peacefulness flanked by dramatic cliffs and trickling streams. Savour a memorable 4-course dinner or hearty breakfasts to kick start the day. Lunches revitalise with light and fulfilling selections. This family owned restaurant prides itself on personalised service and is renowned as one of the fine dining experiences in Waterval. Enjoy a meal in intimate surrounds or alfresco in the tea garden. If a languid lunch calls for some sporting time, then bask in the sports pub filling up on pub grub. 5 Owls Restaurant welcomes families and invites relaxation in beautiful surrounds at BergWater Lodge, Waterval.

Housed in the Autumn Guest House, Autumn Breath bistro and coffee shop relaxes the palate with tasty light meals over breakfast and lunch or delicious cakes enjoyed with a cup of aromatic coffee. Relax in peaceful surrounds savouring blissful simplicity at Autumn Breath in Graskop.

A charming country restaurant experience in the remote, yet easily accessible Tonteldoos. This tasting room offers the opportunity to sample and purchase traditional cheese straight from the farm without having to venture out of town. Soft white cheeses with garlic and herbs, marinated feta with jalapeño and smoked paprika are some of the new additions to the stable of classics. Other products include great honey, jams and Wensleydale sundried tomatoes. The Bergen Cheese is set in beautiful garden and are open from Monday to Sunday, from 9 am to 5 pm.

Located in the historic town of Lydenberg, Bistro @ 59 secures a serene atmosphere and architecture that embraces nostalgic periods of a bygone era. Indulge the spirit further with a therapeutic shopping at the onsite décor warehouse after or before a scrumptious meal at Bistro @ 59 in Lydenburg.

Nestled inside a lovely manor house complimented by views of litchi plantations, Blue Mountain Lodge enjoys easy on the palate dishes layered with tasteful and exciting combinations. The menu boasts Continental classics for breakfast, lunch or dinner paired with an impressive wine list and stocked cellar. Try spiced prawn kebabs served on green asparagus with a cocktail tomato emulsion, or brinjal and halloumi cheese wrapped in spring-roll pastry. Try a guava sorbet before indulging in the gourmet selection of mains. Blue Mountain Lodge favors a gracious and professional dining experience that makes this elegant occasion one to remember.

Explore the culinary flavours of Portugal dining on traditional meat dishes, succulent grills and decadent deserts. Braza meaning ‘flame’ lives up to its meaning offering diners flame grilled, open flame Mozambican style grills with choices of succulent chicken and seafood alongside traditional meat dishes. Enjoy lunch or dinner wrapped in rich earthy colours and solid wood tables at this family friendly establishment in Witbank, Mpumalanga.

Canimambo Restaurant features an intimate setting inside for quiet meals by the fire-side or a sun deck for lazy Saturday afternoons (weather permitting!) It boasts the most tender giblets, the freshest prawns and the most succulent rump this side of the equator,with legendary Prego's and monstrous toasted sandwiches. Feijoada(Bean Stew),Steak Regionale,Chacuti and Seafood Rice are some of the dishes you will find on their menu exclusively. Conscious of their carbon footprint, they are actively recycle the majority of their waste as well as grow their own organic salad greens. The Caldo Verde (or Kale Soup) is another unique dish that you will only find at Canimambo, the recipe handed down through the family from its inception in Lisbon.

Specialising in Portuguese and South African cuisine, this family run establishment secures an intimate setting and the most succulent, tender peri-peri chickens. The extensive menu and Mozambican ambiance compliments aromatic Portuguese wines making for an excellent meal and all around service. Dine in the bright and colourful surrounds snuggling up to the cosy winter fireplace or alfresco on the fully covered and heated patio. Enjoy authentic cuisine, hospitality and Platinum Star Diners awards at Canimambo Restaurant

Famous for mouth watering Mozambican style peri-peri chicken and delicious Mediterranean dishes, diners enjoy the beautiful Sabie Valley alongside a glass of fine wine and delectable specialities. Located in the scenic surrounds, Restaurant Cozihna Velha offers a seasonal a la Carte menu for breakfast, lunch for dinner and soothing pre dinner drink under the stars.

The continental menu inspires dishes blended with native French and Mediterranean touches with a hint of local flair. Try the smoked trout roulade with spinach and horseradish cream, or the fillet with green peppercorn sauce. The décor is upmarket and friendly, with splashes of colour adding warmth alongside a cracking winter fire. Dine alfresco during warmer months of the patio lit with flickering candles and starry skies. Local wines compliment meals at this warm and inviting establishment in Ferreira Street, Nelspruit.

The perfect place to enjoy light meals and comfort food over breakfast or lunch, Country Corner satisfies with buffets and harvest tables laden with a variety of dishes and salads. Soak up country style hospitality inside this charming double storey house for a relaxed dining experience in Dullstroom. Bookings essential.

Fill your basket at this well stocked deli with home made jams and preserves, cheeses, cold meats, trout, imported Italian products, pastas and wines. Open daily Monday to Saturday from 8am to 5pm and Sundays from 9am till 5pm.

The stylish and elegant dining room boasts roaring fireplaces touched with timeless charm and pampered hospitality. Enjoy an assortment of delicious fusion cuisine alongside traditional favourites in the elegant dining room or if weather permits in the rustic garden flanked by views of the majestic mountains and private lake. The diverse menu boasts excellent choices and an award winning wine list, perfectly set to pamper lovers of fine dining.

Perched over the river scattered with crocodiles, diners enjoy bistro African cuisine and the local crocodiles up close and personal. Relax amongst the lovely gardens flanked by open views enjoying lunch alfresco or dinner by candlelight at Crockafellas Restaurant in Pestana Kruger Lodge.

The seasonal menu changes daily prompt by a great selection of bin ends, Sherries and grappas. Faded tapestries, ambient lighting and roaring fires welcome diners to an authentic dining experience brimming with English charm. Try a selection of meals such as the Thai green quail and egg noodle soup, baby beetroot Carpaccio with cream cheese and rocket or wild-mushroom risotto for starters. Mains offers succulent Rock cod fillet with buttered peas and chili pesto, or beef medallions with oxtail ravioli. Vegetarian delights such as oven-baked mushrooms simmered in white wine, smothered in cheese and grilled to perfection with a tapenade dressing tantalize the palate including meaty dishes such as herb-scented rack of lamb. Round off the meal with moist chocolate bread and butter pudding or a decadent hot sticky pudding.

Duck and Trout inspires the true essence of Dullstroom. This authentic country pub invites relaxation and friendship centered round blazing log fires and hearty country cuisine. Housed inside an old country dairy, Duck and Trout carries an informal approach to dining and authentic pub atmosphere. The menu secures easygoing palates with specialty pizzas, hamburgers, curries, steak, fish and chips and famous dishes such as duck and cherry pie lingering on the blackboard. Enjoy a glass of wine or soothing beer huddled around the warm pizza oven enjoying hearty conversation at the Duck and Trout in Dullstroom.

Situated on the shores of De Goma Lake, this tranquil retreat oozes romance and fine dining; a delightful assortment of culinary masterpieces suited for all palates. Dining at Feathers is a home away from home experience, welcomed by its charm and hospitality, with a fusion of international flavours blended effortlessly with a touch of South African flare. Ideal for breakfast, lunch or dinner, Feathers Restaurant makes for a memorable dining experience in the Hulala Lakeside Lodge, Mpumalanga.

Dine within the cosy interior or a intimate dining experience or enjoy café style ambiance on the sunny veranda wrapped in potted olive and orange trees. Ambiance music compliments the menu flowing with Moroccan and Mediterranean dishes including the likes of sushi and Chinese dishes alongside a chilled bottle of wine. The Fez Restaurant offers lunch and dinner in relaxed surrounds, the perfect place for sharing platters and a good bottle of wine.

The eclectic menu favours home cooking and South African meals complimented by proud South African wines. Diners enjoy a warm and inviting atmosphere sampling delights such as gruyère soufflé and red wine braised lamb shank with cucumber salsa concluded by youngberry meringue hazelnut tart. Relax and indulge at Fibs Restaurant in Dullstroom in Mpumalanga.

Located in the old trading store, wrapped in stone clad walls and lush green lawns, Hamilton’s lives for decadence and unusual approach to dining. The menu welcomes with ‘You only live once, choose your desert first’ and wisely so. Who can say no to The Hamilton’s special – vanilla ice cream with a butterscotch toffee sauce and nut brittle before sinking into the brinjal fritters dressed with capers and olives and mains, a tasty fillet, venison or fish. The extensive wine list invites lingering dinners and lazy lunches at this well love eatery in Mpumalanga.

Housed in an original colonial farmstead boasting sweeping views over the lowveld and valley, diners enjoy gourmet cuisine in an atmosphere that compliments fine dining. Romantic dinners are further enhanced by this candlelit restaurant and official Chaine des Rotisseurs blazon.

A wonderfully wild dining experience, the Hippo Hollow restaurant provides a unique setting in which to enjoy superb food and a great atmosphere. The restaurant provides breakfast, lunch and dinner from a continually updated menu offering local food in all its wonderful forms.

Enrobed in sophisticated elegance, Izimbali Restaurant secures the ultimate dining experience with a menu that embraces fusion cuisine and the exotic tastes of global flavours. The menu offers a la Carte delights alongside chef's specialities such as smoked salmon on a bed of greens, with creamed horseradish, herb-crusted rack of lamb, slow roasted and flavoured with mint, Mediterranean stuffed chicken, crammed full of feta, olives, peppadew and basil pesto, and topped with a Napolitano sauce to mention a few. Experience elegance and sumptuous meals for a world class dining experience at Izimbali Restaurant.

Dining at Kloppenheim is sumptuous affair laden with endless spreads of fruit, homemade goodies, baked delights, cold meats and cheeses. The menu proffers pub lunches and delicious lighter meals and dinner in 4-course high style. Infused with international influences the menu takes on local flare too complimented with some of South Africa’s fine wines and wines from France, Italy. The wine cellar extends over 6000 bottles alongside decadent dining; Kloppenheim is well worth the visit – at least once!

For a truly interesting and inspiring African dining experience, Kuka is the place to be. The food is superb, fusing African cuisines from all over the continent and jazzing them up to present a menu full of cosmopolitan offerings. Open all day long and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Kuka is the perfect spot for whatever you desire, be it a full meal with family or a tantalising cocktail with good friends.

The simple menu offers something for everyone with fantastic views of the botanical gardens and a great wine selection that’s very reasonably priced. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinners around comforting and funky meals, traditional favourites take on a new twist such as matured rump served with deep-fried Camembert and red-pepper sauce or bobatie spring roll, which is always a bestseller. Sunday buffets buzz with hungry palates and coupled with good service, fantastic views and great wine selections, Kuzuri is the place to be for an all round good dining experience.

La Ta4ula entices with odd combinations that work well and add a sense of playfulness to the meal. The menu offers seasonal and local produce mixed up with traditional favourites. Try Wildebeest samoosas, served with sweet chilli tomato relish, chilled beetroot soup, tapas platters filled with local halloumi and pickled vegetables from the garden and deep chocolate brownies with cream cheese ice cream. Sit on the summery stoep or curl up next to the crackling fire at La Ta4ula in Mpumalange.

Located on Main Street in Hazyview, Le Pâtissier’s menu is predominantly café style, with delicious baked good and hearty continental breakfasts and lunches. The large open plan verandas shaded by cool flamboyant trees, an aromatic coffee and delicious breakfast makes a great start to the day. Breakfast choices include croissants with country ham and emmenthal, quiche Lorraine, salads and frites served with owner’s real Belgian mayonnaise. The wine list caters for all palates, perfect with a chilled lunch and the friendly helpful service makes dining easy at this bustling little café in Hazyview.

Situated in the lush surrounds of Sabie, flanked by unspoilt forests, mountain streams and waterfalls, Lone Creek River Lodge beacons sumptuous dining affairs amidst the warmth, peace and tranquility of Mpumalanga. Enjoy decadent breakfasts, scrumptious lunches and romantic dinners or celebrate life with that special someone dining in secluded privacy. The wine cellar caters for those with intimate tastes who enjoy selections of fine South African wine to compliment the occasion. Enjoy the beauty of Sabie and celebrate life through palate at Lone Creek River Lodge in Mpumalanga.

A unique tranquil setting with a comfortable ambiance, Mad Dogz Café hints chic African décor extended by a funky bar and patio overlooking tropical gardens and water features. Start the day with wholesome farm style breakfasts or lighter continental teas. This bistro style setting serves up African cuisine perfect for brunch or lunch dining. Try out wholesome favourites such as prego rolls, fish and chips, Cajun chicken, smoked trout fillet and chicken livers peri-peri style. For mains, try traditional bobotie, Moroccan lamb shank served with preserved lemon and voluptuous Cajun prawns. The chicken Creole recipe from the Caribbean is not to be missed, equally the fresh bream seychellois prepared with a garlic and ginger marinade accompanied with green mango and papaya salad, laced with chilli and coconut milk. Mad Dogz Café offers a dining oasis warmed by African / Creole cuisine and the soft murmuring of African music. Set adjacent to the trendy Monsoon gallery diners immerse in an added bit of retail therapy.

The open flowing spaces invite the seamlessly decorated ambiance into the dining experience inspired by international good honest food. Striking locally made chandeliers boasting over 6000 beads welcomes diners into this gem of creativity as seasonal and varied dishes grace the palate over relaxed breakfast and lunches.

Flanked by majestic views across the escarpment and lowveld nestled in mountainous countryside, diners enjoy the extensive a la Carte menu brimming with freshly prepared produce. Start the day with a hearty breakfast on the pool deck or dinner in the welcoming restaurant offering an array of choice from the set menu, buffets and themed dinner nights. Mysty Mountain Lodge transports the senses away from the hustle and bustle of daily life into tranquillity and deliciousness on a plate.

Noted as Mpumalanga’s best-kept secret, this beautiful hotels perched on the edge of the escarpment boasts magnificent views and cool mountain air. The interior is warm and stately dressed in old-fashioned charm, crackling fires and flickering candlelight. The menu favours contemporary cuisine infused with a touch of French, South African and Cape Malay influences. Fresh seasonal produce cooked to perfection compliment well chosen wines and the crisp mountain air Beautiful presentations and generous portions of five course table d’hôte and three course mains brim with colour and flavour. Try succulent line fish, hearty stews or perfectly grilled steaks followed by desert and a creamy cheese board. It’s easy to see why Mpumalanga’s best-kept secret is Mount Sheba Hotel.

This bustling restaurant sets the mood with charm and vibey interior, whispering bold statements of colour and attitude. The menu verses exciting dishes and offers the famous prawn and calamari pasta tossed in a simple tomato onion sauce, but enrobes the palate with heavenly flavours. Indulge in the traditional flavours of Dullstroom and order a whole trout, deboned, with almonds and garlic. Hearty appetites can savour the bushveld Impala or Karoo-lamb pie rounded off by a melt in the mouth malva pudding.

Renowned for superbly creative cuisine and fantastic wines, Old Joe’s Kaia is a stunning place to dine. Diners can choose whether they enjoy their meals inside, in the cosy lounge area or outside on the balcony at the tops of the trees with spectacular views of the mountain and lush gardens. A truly memorable dining experience in spectacular surroundings awaits you at Old Joe’s Kaia.

Linger on the balmy summer veranda drenched by the summer sun overlooking the green savouring excellent selections of continental and Mediterranean dishes. The a la Carte menu entices with unforgettable cuisine and the finest South African and International wines from the stocked cellar. This home away from home dining experience invites peacefulness and serenity touched by personal service and the added indulgence of dining in the private wine cellar sampling decadent fondue and raclette.

Situated in a unique position above Nelspruit is Orange Restaurant.The breezy veranda provides scenic views across the town and into the valleys and a sundowner deck provides a great place to enjoy a refreshing cocktail or glass of wine from the well-stocked cellar.The delicious food is classically French but with modern flair, the decor is contemporary and the service impeccable. A superb dining experience awaits you at Orange Restaurant.

Set in the heart of Dullstroom village, a mecca for fly fishing and tranquillity, Peebles Country Retreat invites elegant dining wrapped in beamed ceilings and an open stone fireplace. A memorable dining experience beacons candlelit dinners next to the roaring fire sampling exciting and creative cuisine paired with a fine selection of wines from the stocked wine cellar. Whether breakfast, lunch or dinner, Peebles Country Retreat immerses the palate in a bygone era and unforgettable dining experience.