Africa Restaurants

The décor showcases handpicked furniture, mismatched pre-owned art and quirky unique ambiance popular with local trendsetters. The open plan kitchen bustles with creative dishes, decadent cakes and pastries and sumptuous eclectic cuisine. Serving light meals and classic fare, the ever-changing menu is perfect for quick breakfasts, coffee and paper diners and lazy lunches.

Appetising and appealing brimming with inspirational signature dishes, diners discover personal attention and a large selection of culinary delights that cater for all occasions. Enjoy an unforgettable dining experience in elegance and style. Inspired by fresh ingredients and contemporary food trends, the dishes remain simple and fresh, yet appetising and inspirational. From fresh continental breakfasts, daily buffets and a la carte dinner menu, delectable dishes grace the palate complimented by a diversity of flavours. Start the day with silky eggs Benedict or a delicious deli style lunch that remain light, healthy and wholesome. Dinner boasts succulent dishes such as the beef fillet and fresh line fish alongside other gourmet delights. 10 2nd Avenue Houghton Estate inspires an unforgettable dining experience that embraces fresh and whole contemporary food trends.

Enjoy delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners in intimate surrounds or alfresco in the private courtyard. This home away from home lingers with the aroma of freshly baked bread and old world charm. Enjoy freshly baked scones and cakes baked daily at 137 High Street in Grahamstown.

Nestled in a leafy suburb 18th Av Bakery Café invites an adventurous approach to dining with an unusual menu brimming with unusual selections. Tasty creations inspired by eclectic creativity come in generous portions, gourmet sandwiches overflow with delicious fillings and hearty farm bread makes for a unique dining experience. The wine list is small, enjoyed on the cool stoep, relaxing in light conversation and bistro ambiance at 18th Av Bakery Café.

A young and highly trained team of chefs captivates the palate with decadent food in a beautiful setting. With various seating options to choose from, diners can indulge in the quiet comfort of the cool interior, or succumb to the cool breeze on the veranda, or soak up the dappled shade in the garden. The service is fast and efficient, and the cuisine boasts creative talent and excellent value for money. 26 on Park can be found opposite the entrance to the museum in Park Road.

Exuding a designer ambiance and electric collection of works from young designers and photographers, 27th Café is a trendy hotspot on South Street. The menu proffers light meals in a relaxed setting, with great cappucinos and delicious Turkish Strawberry smoothies. Try the gorgonzola and pear croissant or dig into the chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and olive version, for heartier appetites try the three mini burgers in ham, cheese and a plain burger. The low prices make this place very attractive, considering the trendy ambiance and additional gallery.

Boasting the best breakfasts in town, 2B Cuisine delights light hearted palates with easy dining and delicious dishes. Located in the Epsom Downs Shopping Centre in Bryanston, diners conveniently enjoy kick starting breakfasts such as eggs Benedict, perfectly cooked, languid lunches such as succulent Lamb burgers or sticky palm seared Duck salad alongside gourmet pizzas. The full bakery allows for extra indulgence on home baked cakes or pies and a compact wine list compliments easy going palates at this trendy and airy 2B Cuisine restaurant.

Housed in a 115 year historic house, in the historical precinct of Modderfontein, this heart warming country retreat invites cosy family get-togethers, intimate dinners and languid lunches. Dine alfresco soaking up the lush park like gardens or appreciate the beauty of nature shaded by an old oak tree. Benches and umbrellas welcome relaxed outdoor lunches. The dining room is perfect for old fashioned intimacy as is the enclosed veranda for those who enjoy a little more privacy. Ideal for families, lovers and friends, dining at 33 High Street creates a memorable experience.

Casual and laidback, Knysna's bustling food emporium claims that it's "not exactly a restaurant, not exactly a bar, definitely not a deli... well, not exactly a deli... it’s an eating place, a drinking place and definitely a meeting place". Well, it's a good place to be if you enjoy fresh seafood and fancy a bit of shopping. 34 South is also "a gift shop, a clothing emporium, a food store, a fish monger and a bakery, too. And the finest wine shop this side of the grape curtain!" Start with a platter of freshly shucked wild coastal oysters still tasting of salt and sea. Tuck into calamari (tubes, heads and steaks) and mussels (in and out the shell) done in many ways - in vinaigrette, masala, with peri-peri or with wine and garlic. The herring comes six ways, the fish pates four and the mezze too many ways to mention. Traditional Greek, Spanish and Portuguese themes run through an eclectic menu that highlights Mediterranean flavours - with chicken, ostrich and vegetarian options for diners averse to seafood. With tastebuds still tingling from oysters and bubbly, the mains are sure to tantalise. Signature dishes tempt with fresh linefish brought in through the Knysna heads, east-coast sole, linefish espetada, Portuguese sardines, jambalaya and seafood paella.

Casual and laidback, 34 Degrees South has latitude. Start with a platter of freshly shucked wild coastal oysters still tasting of salt and sea. Tuck into calamari and mussels done in many ways – in vinaigrette, masala, with peri-peri or with wine and garlic. The herring comes six ways, the fish pates four and the mezze too many ways to mention. Traditional Greek, Spanish and Portuguese themes run through an eclectic menu that highlights Mediterranean flavours – with chicken, ostrich and vegetarian options for diners averse to seafood. With tastebuds still tingling from oysters and bubbly, the mains are sure to tantalise. Signature dishes tempt with fresh line fish brought in through the Knysna Heads, east-coast sole, linefish espetada, Portuguese sardines, jambalaya and seafood paella.

Serving breakfast or lunch options, 35 on Rose makes an ideal location for intimate or alfresco dining. The interior leans towards sophisticated elegance while the terrace offers abundant alfresco seating on the sheltered courtyard soothed by a tranquil water feature. The a la carte menu offers breakfast choices ranging from smoked salmon and scrambled eggs to the more traditional breakfast. Lunch options proffer gourmet sandwiches ranging from pannini, tramezzini or foccacia layered with salami, mozzarella and pesto for a real Italian sandwich, or try the Cape Malay. Wood burning pizzas prove very popular with various toppings such as chicken, brie, cranberry and avocado which come highly recommended. Heartier dishes such as the veal dishes exude Italian specialty as does the grilled baby beef with porcini mushrooms, Cajun fresh line fish, tender lamb shank, or crumbled veal chops. For starters try the seafood soup or the deep-fried boccinci with sun-dried tomato tapenade. Genuine Italian desserts come in the form of Italian chocolate brownie made with Italian panettone cake and served with expresso ice cream.

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.

Once upon a time, long long ago, there was a beautiful Victorian house in a small, romantic little town. It was situated at number 5 Ryneveld Street - a place we now call home. When conceptualizing our new restaurant, we became aware of the special qualities of the number five. Five is the number of harmony and balance. Five is the number of perfection. Five is the number of senses in the human body - touch, taste, smell, hearing and sight. Five is the number of basic tastes - sweet, sour, salt, bitter and umami. Our restaurant comprises five rooms namely the dining room, study, library, bedroom and radio lounge. We welcome you to 5 Ryneveld, where we will provide you with an exciting dining experience, stimulating your five senses by exploring the five basic tastes. 5 Ryneveld is a cute and quirky meeting place for those embracing a playful and sophisticated atmosphere. It will be shaped by the friends, family and other warm-hearted people who meet, eat and play there. Welcome home...welcome to 5 Ryneveld.

Nurtured through painstaking restoration in a building dating back to 1902, the character breathers throughout the space, leading into several inter leading rooms, heightened by high ceilings and parquet flooring to create a statement that exudes elegant grandeur. The jaw dropping surrounds and sophisticated menu is aimed at the more refined palate offering choices such as cheese soufflé served with herbs and mustard cream, Duck served with a traditional orange sauce. The restaurant shares space with a bookshop and art gallery showcasing the most exquisite art. Browse masterpieces before indulging in fine cuisine at 6 Spin Street and experience fine dining at its best.

This upmarket and cool restaurant serves quality food and unobtrusive service with an ever-changing menu offering delights ranging from side portions, mains, sexy salads and decadent deserts. Start with the pork fillet stuffed with spinach, feta and peppadews wrapped in smoked bacon, served with sautéed potatoes and apple cream. Meze platters compliment social affairs brimming with cold meats, cheeses, gherkins, pickled onions, bread sticks and rustic bread. For a healthy fish options go for the Mediterranean meze with popcorn prawns, calamari, marinated mussels, fishcakes, taramasalata, curried mayo, rustic bread and sundried tomatoes. 78 Restaurant and Bar provides the perfect setting for breakfast, lunch and dinners with interesting cuisine and cool ambience to compliment the meal.

Within the impressive Michelangelo Towers in the bustling CBD of Sandton is 8 @ The Towers. This diverse and high profile restaurant excludes no one and caters for everyone. Whether you want an early breakfast to get your day off to the right start or a sumptuous late night treat, 8@ The Towers accommodates. Decadent furnishings and a menu that leaves you wanting for nothing make this restaurant an all-round winner and somewhere you’ll want to keep coming back to again and again.

This vibrant Afro setting invites a welcoming African hospitality infused with tastes from around the globe enrobed in ethic murals and plush seating. With over 100 dishes from Africa, Middle East and Asia to choose from including a large selection of starters and salads, diners can immerse the palate in global cuisine with tantalising creations of oxtail, samp and beans, stir-fries, Moroccan pitas and traditional Durban curries. Boasting over 12 different ice creams and array of cold deserts, A2A is a culinary dream garnished with seven island buffet stations including a complimentary bottomless soda fountain to cool off the palate. This delicious buffet feast embraces a fresh and quality approach to dining with exceptional value for money for the whole family.

Perched at the foothills of the mysterious Soutpansberg Mountains, Acacia Restaurant boasts full English breakfasts and delicious lunches and dinners. The cuisine touches on locally inspired dishes with explosions of taste dominating the palate. Peruse the menu feasting on tasty delights before rounding off a satisfying meal with cooling cocktails or soothing nightcaps under the starry skies in the comfort of the pergola. Acacia Restaurant caters for a delicious dining experience at The Gateway Inn in Makhado (Louis Trichard).

The outdoor setting is modern, with alternate indoor dining for those who prefer to be away from the elements. The menu brims with Continental and Zambian dishes, and buffet style meals. Families enjoy a relaxed day out with weekend entertainment at Acamm’s Lodge in Lusaka.

A bustling and lively spot, Adesso is quickly becoming the only place to be in the Southern suburbs. Serving superb Italian cuisine in a friendly and vibrant environment, it is no wonder that Adesso is amassing a large loyal following. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, diners can enjoy the finest coffee and a mouth-watering cake selection. A superb venue for parties and events, Adesso is a versatile and exciting restaurant.

This lovely bistro with large tranquil tea garden is situated in the heart of Bredasdorp. Enjoy breakfast and light lunches in a warm atmosphere as well as delicious home-baked pastries and desserts. Dinner is served on reservation on weekends with a change in menu every weekend.

Open plan dining invites the art of culinary creations into the dining experience through visual interaction and the lingering aroma of decadent traditional cuisine. Boasting 100% artificial free ingredients, hormone free meat, decadent imported real Swiss cheese and freshly baked Swiss bread, diners are ensured of an authentic dining experience. The menu seduces with gnocchi, wiener schnitzel, zuercher geschnetzeltes, Italan pizza and sushi. Enjoy freshly made south dough pizza using organic flour for a taste of genuine Italy or frolic in the light and refreshing taste of sushi – the African Swiss way!

Located along Dirkie Uys Street, Al Dente is your traditional trattoria. A delightful venue offering the usual Italian delights tossed with the welcoming aroma of homemade sauces and crusty pizzas. Fresh pasta takes centre stage accompanied by a small wine list and imported Italian blends too. Popular dishes such as steaming Napolitano pasta speaks volumes yet remains simple with distinctive flavours and heaps of fresh ingredients. The deli offers homemade pasta, cured meats and imported Italian ingredients.

al Fiume - Italian for 'at the river' - has all the ingredients for a great restaurant: a beautiful setting on a shady wooden deck on the banks of the Hennops River at the peaceful River Place Country Estate and a restaurateur with a passion for food, as well as the experience to ensure outstanding levels of service.al Fiume serves food that lives up to our definition of quality: the season's best, cooked with skill and passion and presented with a minimum of fuss.The cellar at al Fiume is stocked with a diverse choice of Italian and South African wines. The selection includes everyday drinking wines and wines for special occasions; wines from some of South Africa's best-known estates and unusual wines from smaller estates.al Fiume is a restaurant for all seasons: long, lazy summer days on the wooden deck; bright spring days when the first signs of green are starting to appear on the trees overhanging the river; bracing winter days when you might want to work off your meal with a brisk walk over the bridge and cozy autumn days when you can sit snugly in the restaurant and watch the falling leaves floating down the river. al Fiume was voted one of South Africa's Top 10 Romantic Restaurants by the prestigious Wine Magazine.Visiting this beautiful country restaurant is a must.

This simple little coffee shop lures the palate with the delicious aroma of freshly baked delight and hearty country cooking. Set in a beautiful location, Aladdin’s de Light entices shopping and eating in one swoop with offerings of arts and crafts and delicious meals. Browse the local stores before settling down for a relaxing meal at Aladdin’s de Light in Midlands Meander.

The well-stocked wine cellar generously compliments the dining experience, as does the lingering aroma of freshly baked bread and spreading reputation of pickled fish. Albertinia Hotel offers delicious traditional food served plentiful for a soothing experience of true comfort food. Enjoy lazy pub lunches or refreshing light meals in the shady tea garden, however you choose to dine, Albertinia Hotel will comfort the palate with nostalgic African cuisine and welcoming smiles.

Bustling with breakfast foodies, hearty luncheons and tantalizing aromas, Alexanders Deli satisfies hungry appetites with their homemade food and welcoming ambiance. Stylish yet rustic, warm and welcoming, diners peruse the deli filled with nutritious food or soak up the start of a new day over a hot cup of coffee and freshly baked pastry. Scattered with wooden furniture dressed in soft browns and oranges and an unpretentious vibe, Alexanders Deli delights with a selection of wholesome dishes. Try the chicken soup and kneidle, divine blintzes, meat and cheese, speciality hot beef on rye and delicious mock-crayfish dressed in mouth-watering sauces for a starter or main meal. The deli boasts plenty traditional Jewish cuisine and tasty favourites like homemade burgers and voluptuous schwarmas. Alexanders Deli warms the palate with tempting delights and bustling ambiance, perfect for kick-starting the day over breakfast or unwinding from a long day.

Tucked away in the Garden Genius Complex, nestled in the lovely garden, diners peruse the bistro menu brimming with Mediterranean cuisine or just sip some delicate tea. The coffee shop is perfect for afternoon tea after a relaxing browse through the nursery. Children are well catered for with a play area and garden setting. Allegro Bistro is not licensed, but welcomes corkage.

This culinary journey onboard Allen Gardiner Harbour Cruise Restaurant offers a different and exciting fine dining experience. Sailing all year round and within the scenic and tranquil waters of Durban Harbour, diners experience a spacious and elegant dining saloon, flanked by scenic ocean vistas and marine wildlife. Serving freshly prepared fine foods for breakfast, lunch, dinner and champagne sunset; the menu extends varied choices and dining styles. Choose from the American-style brunch – This 2 1/5 hour 3-course American style brunch cruise welcomes aboard with a glass of fresh orange juice, and 3-course brunch complete with a full English breakfast, hash brown potatoes, hot muffins, apple pie and cream. The a la carte lunch and candlelit dinner cruises from 12noon to 3.00pm. The Dinner cruise is from 7pm to 10pm. The fork lunch and dinner is a three hour cruise, during which a two course meal is served, with choices from the a la carte menu suitable for eating with just a fork. Finally the champagne sunset welcomes aboard with a glass of champagne, and a fully-stocked bar. Throughout the course of the cruise the galley crew serve trays of hot and cold canapés. The Allen Gardiner Harbour Cruise Restaurant offers diners the chance to explore the scenic surrounds of Durban harbour while tantalising the taste buds with decadent fare.

The décor invites relaxation and informality; the modern interior working seamlessly with the stainless steal chandeliers. The well-balanced menu brims with food expertly prepared, using the highest quality food. Try the brown mushroom baked with roasted vegetables, parmesan and basil pesto or the half a free-range, deboned duck slow-roasted with a Van der Hum orange sauce and the delicious crème brûlee with a fruit base. Al’s Place enjoys catering for all palates and offers something to be enjoyed by everyone.

Enjoy tasty food with a difference or light lunches and breakfasts. Alte Feste Restaurant sweeps the palate away with decadent deserts for a little slice of heaven. From great choice salads to vegetarian meals, Alte Feste caters for the easygoing palate in relaxed informal setting perfect to soothing the day away.

This excellent daytime eatery offers elegant indoor and alfresco dining with tasty light meals and teatime treats spilling off the menu. Savour delightful quiches, pancakes, wraps and delicious teatime treats with everyday favourites gracing the wine list. Rated as ‘One of the prettiest venues in Polokwane’, Ambience Restaurant will soothe the senses with tranquil surrounds and melt-in-the-mouth treats.

Located on the ground level of the Hollow on the Square, Amici Restaurant exudes a street café ambiance enjoyed at leisure over breakfast, lunch or dinner. Expect authentic Italian dining and some of the best-handpicked wines alongside daily chef’s specials. Sit outside enjoying a buffet style breakfast or languid a la carte lunch or dinner at Amici Restaurant.

Located in the bustling Cape Quarter is Andiamo. A trendy but traditional Italian restaurant and deli and a popular venue providing breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails. The food is uncomplicated, harnessing the best that Italian cuisine has to offer from colourful salads to pasta and meat dishes. The deli is not to be missed, with more than 2000 local and imported options to select from. With lots of outside seating, protected from the elements or cosy inside tables, Andiamo is a brilliant place to while away some hours with good friends and good food.

Residing in the Michelangelo Towers; an African icon, Annica’s deli graces the palate with an extensive menu and 3-course dinner menu brimming with game, light meals and succulent seafood. Vegetarians enjoy sexy salads and Italian dishes with an array of open sandwiches to satisfy any hunger. The menu entices with starters of Salmon Carpaccio, marinated in fennel-seeds and sweet soya sauce reduction, served with wasabi-mayo, pickled ginger and horseradish. Main courses such as the fillet Chateaubriand layered with a brandy mushroom sauce delights diners concluded by a coconut and sesame ice-cream sandwich served with tropical fruit carpaccio. Annica’s Deli boasts a stylish and cosy atmosphere with beautiful views of Sandton and European tastes.

Located along Old Enterprise Road, Applegee’s is an authentic Greek restaurant. The menu journey’s the palate with a large of dishes and mouthwatering mezze and grills. Try their famous Kleftika for a real taste enjoyed alongside bottle of Grappa at this bustling family eatery in Harare.

Apprentice Restaurant, formally known as L’Olive, situated on Stellenbosch’s bustling Andringa Street, is a sought after dining establishment. Home to the Culinary Institute, this restaurant offers food that appeals to the senses. The restaurant is training school for students who have chosen cooking as a career, but patrons would be far off the mark to expect anything less than being plated up food of exceptional quality. Not only is breakfast, lunch and dinner served in style, the décor of the eatery is bright and inviting in a relaxed upmarket manner, however, the best seats remain out of house on the pavement, where guests can soak up the Stellenbosch vibe. The dinner menu is offers a selection of meat dishes from Lamb Rump, Kudu Loin to Quail. Desserts are wickedly decadent with impossible to resist choices like Chocolate Marble Pavlova and Tiramisu with Rum and Espresso. Since the restaurant is a learning arena, the menu also has a glossary of terms (in case the menu is all French to you).

With stunning views over Maputo Bay and an open-air sushi bar, Aquarius Sushi Bar is the place to be for enjoyable sushi and seafood delicacies. Enjoy a wide range of all day snacks alongside sushi such as sandwiches, seafood and salads and cooling fresh fruit juices, shakes and iced-drinks. An ideal venue for morning coffees and languid family lunches, soothed by sounds of flowing live jazz and an oasis of calm.

Charming and bright, this warm and friendly establishment provides the perfect setting for unwinding and dining. Enjoy morsels of delight such as onion soup loaded with fresh thyme, rump strips and salads straight out of the garden dressed in buttermilk and Parmesan dressing. Savour this with an oven hot seed loaf and beef fillet sushi dusted with oregano, Parmesan, orange zest and a splash of raspberry vinegar. Unwind and absorb the contented chatter over breakfast or lunch at Aquila Corner in Queenswood.

Wrapped in beautiful gardens and natural veld, Arebbush Lodge is an ideal place for dining on tantalizing cuisine from the extensive a la carte menu. Superb quality and affordability alongside the tranquil ambiance make for a unique and memorable dining experience. Indoor and outdoor seating and the tantalizing aromas wet the appetite for lunch and dinner. Enjoy light meals, snacks, full English and Continental breakfasts and specialty meals for lunch and dinner and Sunday lunch buffets. Arebbush Lodge Restaurant offers flavoursome fare in natural surroundings for a relaxed meal indoor or out.