Africa Restaurants

This upmarket grill room offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience in a vibrant, classy environment. An extensive range of wines, fine cocktails and drinks work effortlessly alongside the menu and melt-in-your-mouth meat dishes puts this premier dining experience in a league of its own. For the most succulent and superb beef, always cooked at 1800º Fahrenheit, 1800° is the place to be. This is the ideal setting for that all-important business meeting or for discerning patrons in search of a refined meal and professional service. The beef and other meats are grass and grain fed and carefully matured to ensure the finest flavour and the most tender cuts. 1800° prides itself on innovative thinking, superb service and exceptional presentation.

Seduced by the gentle lapping shores of False Bay, Ben’s on the Beach offers a fabulous setting and great venue coupled with quality and service. Aged meat on the bone treated the time-honoured way with fresh line fish purchased daily from local fishermen dominates this eatery’s reputation. With a varied selection of dishes on offer including generous portions of great steak, fish and fillets, Ben’s on the Beach surprises the senses with unexpected pleasures, quality and service. Winners of the regional Diners Club award; Ben’s on the Beach is just the place to enjoy a nice piece of fish.

With a motto like “Life’s too short for bad food.” B’s Steak House in the seaside town of Hermanus certainly lives up to its claim. B’s has won and been runners up for the Steak House of the Year Award (1999, 2000 and 2001). So, what to expect? Steak prepared to perfection. The relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant has a ‘Sante Fe’ feel with its orange and blue colour scheme which is enhanced by the solid wooden furnishings and airy double volume ceiling. The loft area creates a relaxed post pudding space for guests to linger a little longer and indulge in a good brandy and a Cuban cigar. And then there’s the steak. With a descriptive chart to guide on preference of preparation, one can be guaranteed that B’s will go to great lengths provide its patrons with steak as they like it. Firm menu favourites include the Chateaubriand and Carpetbagger. Not only does B’s offer the very best steaks, but as an essential compliment to any steak meal, its wine list is also award winning (Diners Club award). Visitors also do not have to go home empty handed. Meat products such as steak, wors and biltong as well as a range of sauces can now be purchased from the restaurant’s new butchery counter.

A carnivore’s dream, Butcher Boys provides a superb dining experience with perfectly aged steaks. Those who don’t fancy red meat aren’t left out. There is a splendid selection of line fish, prawn, calamari and chicken dishes. Of course, a hearty steak dinner is not complete without a bottle of the best and Butcher Boys know this. A temperature controlled cellar houses an eclectic selection of South African wines from estates in and around the Cape. With simple decor that invites you in and creates a warm ambience and a team of dedicated and knowledgeable staff, Butcher Boys will be a dining experience to repeat again and again.

This popular meeting place in De Waterkant bustles with activity and delighted patrons who enjoy voluptuous beef burgers (reputed as the best in town), bold and vibrant interior and vibey ambiance. Café Manhattan in Green Point boasts a new menu brimming with culinary delights such as their skyscraper beef burger, with an added array of variations, reputed as the best in town. A popular hangout for socializing, eating and drinking, the interior and exterior compliments the ambiance with vibrant and bold statements perched on the corner of Waterkant and Dixon Street. Serving brunch, lunch and dinner, Café Manhattan advises booking dinner reservations to avoid disappointment. See what the buzz is all about at Café Manhattan.

Superb attention to detail and exquisite creativity with flavours are two of the reasons to take some time out and pay a visit to Carne SA. Much of the meat comes from the restaurant owner’s own farm so diners can be assured of superb quality and freshness. Brilliant staff are on hand to help you make a selection and advise on a good wine to suit from the wide selection on offer. A meat-lover’s must, Carne SA is a dining experience you’ll want to come back for.

Situated in the fascinating Marra Square building and only a short distance from the main beach, Cattle Baron is a lively and scenic venue for enjoying superb food. The food is world class. Only the finest super A-grain fed beef is used, matured under stringent conditions to produce truly tender and succulent beef. A testament to the high standards of care taken to produce the best quality food is the number of awards that the Cattle Baron group has won over the years. The menu is extensive and includes superb salads, seafood, pastas and poultry. There is even a dedicated kids menu – everyone is catered for at Cattle Baron. As well as great service, great food and a great atmosphere, Cattle Baron is also great value for money with diners paying no extra for the vegetables and sauces that accompany meals. Cattle Baron provides everything you need for a dining experience you’ll want to repeat again and again.

Chameleon Coffee Shop and Restaurant pleases hungry palates with full-bodied breakfasts and delicious Sunday meals. Open daily this steakhouse and coffee shop offers warm hospitality and quality food along the picturesque Garden Route.

Mouth watering dishes created using the highest quality imported meats from South Africa wet the appetite, char grilled to perfection and served with an assortment of side dishes. Fresh and local seafood compliment the romantic setting flanked by sea views and the vibrant atmosphere of Le Preskil Resort. Enjoy meals from the a la carte menu dining alfresco soaking up the vibrant and warm atmosphere.

This family restaurant has been operational since 1994, when they opened with 118 seats; a few months later the restaurant expanded. Durado Spur has been nominated as a finalist for the Entrepreneur of the Northern Cape region. Abel, Corrie and their children are look forward to welcoming all guests. Durado Spur offers only the best in service and food. The Spur has a great family vibe and the food is always on par with their service. The specials available are great value for money and the restaurant is a safe and fun environment for friends and family.

Situated in Groombridge Shops in Harare, DV8 is a relaxed eatery renowned for steaks. The menu focuses on meat choices, alongside chicken and hearty pasta dishes. Vegetarians are catered for with plenty to choose from.

All cuts and types of meat are available for consumption at Fogo, a Brazilian steakhouse concept. The food is great, although pricey, but expect good quality in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

Step in Friar Tuck and find yourself immersed in forest trees and medieval artefacts that transport you to the days of Robin Hood, romantically medieval. Boasting succulent award winning steaks, this family run steakhouse secures a loyal following, perfectly positioned in the coastal town of Margate. Enjoy a delicious steak with all the trimmings dining within the magical interior alfresco on the elevated balcony, overlooking the hustle and bustle of Marine Drive

Situated along the golden shores of the Sun Coast Casino along Durban’s Golden Mile, Havana Grill and Wine Bar boasts magnificent 180 degree views and an attitude that’s all about food, wine, cigars and vibe. Sourcing only South African grain feed beef left to mature for 21 days, alongside aged steaks prepared to perfection and some of the finest seafood selections along the coast, diners can be sure of a memorable dining experience with something to suit even the most discerning palate. Peruse the senses with voluptuous king prawns and seafood platters or chicken smothered in decadent coconut and chilli sauce. If the sight and smells of sizzling prime beef succulently cooked with crispy potatoe wedges takes your fancy then immerse your senses with a grilled perfection. Havana Grill and Wine Bar has something for every occasion with unrivalled service for a truly special Latin dining experience. For those who fancy unwinding with a cigar after dining, there is a selection imported all the way from Cuba. For superb food and drink in a vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere, Havana Grill is a must-try.

A daringly different and very confident restaurant with just one meal available, HQ is a dining experience to remember. The only decision diners need make at this unique restaurant is how they’d like the 250g aged sirloin steak. This is the only meal on the menu and is served with crisp French fries and a butter sauce. A small starter of lettuce with toasted pine nuts and parmesan begins the meal and a choice of 10 desserts ends it. A vegetarian option is available but this is really more a spot for those who appreciate a tender steak. Come for a unique dining experience and superb steak at HQ.

Tables and seating booths are meticulously displayed with crisp white linen and elegant tableware. Enjoy a pre dinner drink at the expansive bar before perusing the menu alfresco on the large patio flanked by shady trees. Dine indoors wrapped in soft evening lighting, soothing background music and high volume ceilings that invite warmth. Enjoy starters such as the chicken livers, peri-peri and creamy garlic snails. For mains try the JHB Grill flambé fillet steak - pan-fried and flamed with Jack Daniels and served with your choice of sauce. Can’t decide on fish or fillet, take delight in the fillet and prawn combo and rounded it off with a choc mousse cappuccino, decadent and satisfying. The beef is grain fed and available in a variety of sizes including succulent pork ribs, seafood such as good old hake and chips, and freshly caught line fish, all this and classic surrounds at the JHB Grill in Sandton.

Located in Fourways, Sandton, this steakhouse boasts black cobra polished walls and fittings, large glass doors and window, and an interior laden with heavy leather chairs, seating booths and balcony views. Peruse the extra-large steaks and full rack of ribs for larger appetites, bobotie, pies, boerewors, and chicken. Side dishes compliment succulent grills and include chips, baked potato, vegetables and onion rings with a salad buffet brimming with variety. Dessert calls for traditional Malva pudding, jelly, custard and tipsy tart. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Karoo Cattle and Land Steakhouse caters for hearty appetites.

This traditional steak house with its cosy setting and pub style atmosphere serves wood-fired thin crust pizzas and fresh fish brought in on daily basis alongside their mouth-watering steaks. With cosy dining indoors or outside overlooking the park, patrons can relax and enjoy and casual setting where families with small children can enjoy dining on the veranda with a relaxed meal while their kids play on the merry-go-round and swings. Louis on the Block’s In-by-six-out-by-eight early diners menu ensures those with a hungry appetite satisfy their hunger with pizzas, steak, chicken schnitzel or calamari for a mere R45. The wine is comprehensive suiting all palates with a more distinct speciality wine list on offer for those with discerning palates. Families are welcomed and well catered for. Kids have variety and choice from the kiddies menu including a large range of drinks and shakes at hand.

Marlin is an unpretentious restaurant featuring traditional Mauritian and Creole cuisine. Great presentation and good food are the main reasons diners return. Carefully aged prime meat cuts provide an excellent, value-for-money experience. Warm colours and crisp white tablecloths soothed by soft jazz complete the picture and is sure to provide a great culinary outing.

For red-blooded meat-eaters, Melville Grill is the only place to go. 1950’s style boards are used to display the best choices of beef for the day. Patrons who don’t fancy red meat are catered for with superb fish, chicken, antipasto and vegetarian offerings. Melville Grill has kept the decor simple and welcoming, with a black and white colour scheme and perfectly suited lighting.  A cosy yet sophisticated atmosphere adds the finishing touch to this meat-eater’s dream.

Boasting elegant décor, exquisite cuisine and unsurpassed service, New York Restaurant is in a class of its own. Noted as one of the best restaurants in Bloemfontein, diners enjoy a fine dining experience and culinary journey filled with New York Flair. A festive and intimate place, perfect for family get-togethers and private dinners that enjoy succulent steaks and grills; New York Restaurant provides an unforgettable dining experience.

Trendy, vibrant and up-market, this popular restaurant is equipped with a butchery which supplies both wet and dry meats, all perfectly treated and aged. A speciality of this restaurant is the boerewors which comes in traditional and flavoured varieties. Biltong is also a popular choice here. The steaks are superb and diners are able to choose precisely how much they want. To go with the fabulous food is a selection of a wonderful South African wine, kept in a carefully controlled wine cellar. Pioneer's Butcher and Grill puts quality first, providing a thoroughly satisfying dining experience.

Prime cuts of wet aged, South African grain fed beef delights the senses, cooked to perfection and balanced with perfectly paired wine from the most exclusive vineyards in South Africa. The décor speaks sophistication and exclusivity. Smooth and distinct appointed leather and velvet, balanced by bold and black granite floors. Each dining experience oozes sophistication and personal attention coupled with awarded Diners Club Platinum Award, QSA offers an unrivalled dining experience like no other.

Excellent food any time of the day, live music in the afternoons and a bar/ club feel in the evenings.

Expect to be pampered and treated to a fine dining experience boasting mouth-watering entrees, speciality grills, seafood medleys and decadent deserts. Intoxicate the senses with head chef Warwick Thomas’s signature dishes of Rosemary & Raspberry Lamb Loin, tender and infused served on a bed of Calamata olive roasted garlic & mashed potato splashed with rosemary and raspberry jus. Dine in the lavish setting tended by experienced service ambassadors or alfresco along the tranquil waters edge sheltered by the elements with award winning cuisine spilling off the Ala Carte menu. Royal Court Grill caters for all palates serving Halaal, vegetarian and traditional cuisine at this upmarket establishment in the breathtaking Sibaya Casino in Umhlanga.

With an earned reputation for satisfying the most discerning palates, Squires Legendary Grill brims with succulent selections of appetizers, salads, chicken, beef and seafood. Partnered with a complimenting wine list and inviting ambiance, diners immerse the senses in cool surrounds wrapped in dark wood panelling, heightened by ceilings dressed in low hung lights and leather sofas contrasted by black and white portraits. Exuding the intimate appeal of a gentleman’s cigar lounge, Squires Legendary grill makes for a satisfying meal and provocative cuisine perfect for discerning steak connoisseurs.

The extensive a la carte menu brims with grills, seafood and succulent meat dishes, all accompanied with hearty side dishes and refreshing drinks. Dine within the cool interior enjoying sport, or alfresco on the open-air deck taking in the rays and beautiful trees overlooking the dam at Squires on the Dam.

Savour in delightfully tasty food and warm genuine hospitality at Stars Restaurant and Sports Bar. With impressive music, sports and viewing facilities, families and sports enthusiasts can dine with the favourite sports stars while sampling the extensive menu. Enjoy a cup of freshly brewed coffee and quick breakfast before work or a leisurely lunch alfresco on the deck surrounded by impressive views or simply dine inside surrounded by the memories and triumphs of stars. The extensive menu caters for breakfasts, brunch, light snacks, lunches and dinners including a well-catered kiddies menu all in the comfort and triumphs of Stars Restaurant and Sports Bar.

Situated at the buzzing Silverstar Casino in Krugersdorp is Steak. Like the name, this vibrant and unique restaurant does steak really well, thanks to the specially selected super-aged meat and the meticulous maturing process carried out on the premises. Inspired by the style and energy of Las Vegas, the furnishings are elaborate with huge chandeliers, smooth marble finishes and even musical fountains. A completely unique dining experience care of the bright light of Las Vegas awaits you at Steak.

Located at the Avondale Complex, Steakhouse Butcher and Grill offers a wide variety of super prime meat cuts and halaal steakhouse, with a coffee shop. The interior is cosy, seating 40 diners and is open for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Sample some of Zimbabwe’s finest beef and processed in-house meat cuts at Steakhouse Butcher and Grill.

Starters of prawn, mango and sunflower seed salad, deli platters of homemade pesto, tapenades and marinated artichokes followed by lamb cutlets with rosemary potatoes, crocodile curry and rump with parmesan mash and green peppercorns sauce will only be complemented by a pavlova with Chantilly cream, confetti of fruit and vanilla syrup, and irresistible milktart, or a cheese platter that will do any fire place, loving couple and good bottle of red proud. Wines have been carefully selected, tasted, and some more, having gone with a few old faithfuls like the Rubicon, Rupert & Rothschild, Haute Cabriere and L’Ormarins, to a couple of new slightly frisky recruits like the Cape point Sauvignon Blanc and the Groote Post “Old Mans blend”. For the more adventurous a Gosset Grande Réserve in true French tradition is also available. Décor and table arrangements are rather special, with direct access to the largest rose supplier of the Lowveld market

Since 1997 Tango’s has earned its great reputation both in the local community and further abroad. Known for the widest and variety of fresh fish daily, finest South African beef, and excellent calamari dishes. It has a warm Latin ambiance and ample secure parking. Fully licensed, Tangos still welcomes you to bring an old or new favourite wine or champagne. There is no corkage fee. GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY!!!

The Beach House Grill was opened by Thomas van der Spuy and has become an institution in the area overnight. The Beach House Grill offers an extensive menu with the main emphasis on grills and seafood, complimented by other choices of fine cuisine. House specialties include prime AAA grade matured steaks, mussel soup, cahoona menu and flambe’s. Through the experience of providing top quality fresh food and impeccable service to the locals and foreign tourists, this restaurant has become renowned overnight. With our beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean, and our mouth-watering food, we invite you to relax and enjoy your meal with us.

If it’s a business lunch or executive dinner you want, The Bull Run is the restaurant of choice. Located opposite the Stock Exchange, The Bull Run has a sumptuous menu presenting prices in Rands, Dollars, Euros Pounds. Don’t be fooled by the business-style setting, this trendy restaurant maintains a relaxed and comfortable ambiance, enhanced by the décor of bare brick and soft lighting. The menu is filled with delicious choices and the finest meat of the best quality, aged to perfection and taken from the in-house butchery. There is also a wonderful selection of seafood, salads and vegetarian platters. The Bull Run chefs have thought of everyone in designing the extensive menu. The wine list is plentiful and award winning, making sure you can find the perfect accompaniment for your meal. Located near to popular night spots, The Bull Run ticks every box for a superb night out. The Chef Specials: Monday - 1 kg Beef or Pork Ribs for R119.00, Tuesday - 500g T-Bone Steak for R129.00, Wednesday - 12 Baked Oysters for R149.00, Thursday - Double Bull Run Burger for R109.00, Friday - Steak and Prawn Combo for R119.00, Saturday - 1 kg Queen Prawns for R149.00, Sunday - Any of the above specials.

For tender, melt-in-the-mouth steaks, aged to perfection and perfectly grilled, The Butcher Block is the place to be.A relaxed and casual ambience enhances a superb dining experience. The Butcher Block takes the utmost pride in providing the most flavoursome streaks of the highest quality. The meat is supplied by one of South Africa’s best suppliers and strictly grade AAA cuts are used.For those who don’t fancy red meat, there are chicken, fish and vegetarian options. Every taste and need is catered for.The wine cellar, which diners may visit, is carefully temperature-controlled and full of superb bottles from top South African wine estates.For superb steaks and wonderful wine, The Butcher Block excels!

The rich culture and history of South Africa is celebrated at the Butcher Shop and Grill on Nelson Mandela Square.This prestigious location is a buzzing meeting place for locals, tourists and business people for leisurely lunches around a relaxing water fountain or sumptuous and satifying evening meals.With its own butchery and a solid reputation for the highest quality meats, you can be assured that your meal at The Butcher Shop and Grill will be one to remember!

Brimming to capacity most evenings, The Butchers Grill offers spacious seating indoor and out perfect for balmy summer evenings under the idyllic Millwood tree. With a succulent range of prime cut mature beef on display available for your picking and choice of cooking it yourself over an open fire you can spend time on enjoying the simple things in life in the company of good friends and flavourful food. The interior is handsomely furnished with natural wood and engaging collection of photographs from Hout Bay Museum some of which date back to the 19th centaury. Enjoy an idyllic summer evening dining al-fresco or a satisfying Saturday lunch grilling succulent steaks with friends while enjoying a refreshingly crisp beer. The Butchers Grill House offers good service and the best steaks this side of the bay.

Located in Centurion, this warm and warming eatery serves legendary spare ribs and their famous New York sirloin. Using only the finest South African grain fed beef matured for 21, and vegetables fresh from the market complimented by vintage and fine wines for the most discerning palates. Dine in the cosy and friendly pub, complete the flowing jukebox tunes or alfresco on the deck then shop till you drop at the exclusive kitchen boutique. The Godfather is a proudly South African dining experience.

Gourmet Garage awakens the senses with a fun and colourful setting centred on burgers and early 20th centaury American cars. Stylish and original, the menu bursts with superb selections of steaks, ribs, fish, burger and chicken. For starters try voluptuous Nachos dressed in plain, chicken or blue-cheese and chilli layer. Burgers take the spotlight with over thirty choices starting from the basic cheese burger to the Hawaiian Burger. The menu entices further with gourmet burgers brimming with fillers like Lamb and Ostrich and even a Moët Burger for two. For those who don’t like red meat, try the chicken or veggie burgers and to top it all off, a delicate soft-serve ice cream or decadent hot chocolate brownie. Gourmet Garage transports the palate back in time, where a good burger was considered dining and driving 20th centaury cars was considered cool.

Cradled in The Furs Shopping Centre, at one of South Africa’s finest live music venues, The Grillhouse entices with succulent steaks and bustling ambiance, famous for steaks and ribs. Dine in art deco style seduced by subtle lighting, raw face brick, black leather, timber and warm earthy tones or alfresco on the wrap-around terrace and outdoor area. The menu caters for discerning and easy palates ranging from fine steaks to voluptuous seafood and tender chicken, with a range of vegetarian dishes to suit. Enjoy a glass of chilled wine or malt housed inside the wine cellar alongside a succulent steak and finger licking ribs at this New York style grill house.