Colchester Restaurants

Resting on the Zuurberg Pass, in the heart of frontier country, Cycad Restaurant exudes elegance and style reminiscent of a bygone era and true African hospitality. Peruse the a la carte and set menu brimming with country delights for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Housed inside a 150 yr old historical hotel, this manor house experience opens out its dining experience on a spectacular wide veranda and pool area serving delicious country cuisine. Cycad Restaurant embraces true African splendour in elegant charm for a pampered country dining retreat.

The extensive menu invites light lunches and full a la carte dinners complimented by a well-versed wine list. Choose from perfectly cooked grills, succulent choice grade steaks and plump, fresh seafood. Start the day with a sumptuous farmhouse breakfast and refreshing glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. The extensive menu boasts vegetarian platters to seafood, tremazzini's, snack baskets or fresh cold meats and salads from the deli. Enjoy delicious fare and favoured house specialities in relaxed surrounds at The Lenmore Complex Restaurant near Addo National Park.

Situated on an eco reserve garnished with breathtaking views of citrus orchids and countryside vistas, Hitgeheim Country Lodge Restaurant boasts a reputation for outstanding cuisine. Lavish the senses in gourmet cuisine prepared by resident Cordon Blue chefs seduced by private collections from the walk in wine cellar. Peruse the 6-course menu indulging in regional cuisine with pre-dinner sundowners on the veranda for an unforgettable dining experience. Hitgeheim Country Lodge offers a slice of gourmet heaven dressed in luxurious splendour.

Exuding a casual yet sophisticated ambiance complimented by timber frames, sea grass chairs and handcrafted tables; Farriagers Restaurant invites fusion dining laced with European and South African influences. Enjoy pre-dinner drinks watching dolphins at play on the viewing deck sampling an array of local and imported wines before succumbing to the terrace to dine. Using the finest local ingredients and elegant influences, diners at Farriagers can enjoy breakfasts, light lunches and intimate candle-lit dinners.

This charming coffee shop seduces with country fare and indulgent retail therapy whilst exploring tranquil surrounds. Dine alfresco under windmill umbrellas sampling delicious and generous light meals such as homemade burgers and chips and deli deserts such as baked rusks and organic honey. Karoo Farm Crafts and Coffee Shop is a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of life, perfect for lazy summer lunches.

Stylishly decorated in Yellowwood furniture, soft lighting and cosy interior welcomed by rose petal strewn floors, diners are touched with first class culinary attractions. Choose succulent De Kelder prawns, slow roasted duck or the Chateaubriand prepared at your table presented with style, class and exploding with flavour. Succulent steaks, venison, fresh line fish, prawns, crayfish and delectable desserts are amongst the many and varied specialities. Frolic in the tried and tested signature dishes prepared at the table, like the famous Chateaubriand concluded by a Lindt brownie dessert. De Kelder pampers the palate with decadent cuisine and upmarket sophistication.

Located on the verandah of The Beach Hotel with sweeping sea views and beachfront ambiance, The Verandah Restaurant dwells on a lovely shaded verandah indoor or alfresco. Enjoy fresh, quality ingredients bistro style at The Verandah Restaurant in Marine Drive.

Soak up the relaxed atmosphere and scenic vistas relaxing on the balcony or deck perusing the extensive menu. From legendary Eisbein surrounded with crispy crackling, served with chips to the usual creations such as peri peri chicken livers, Barney’s Tavern provides good food and good fun. Enjoy light snacks, seafood and grills in a warm family setting serving good South African cuisine at Barney’s Tavern in Summerstand.

Capturing a fresh take on traditional fine dining, Ginger Restaurant invites a friendly air and chic atmosphere. Embracing a combination of the freshest and finest ingredients, dishes evoke subtle flavours of the Eastern Cape influence. Relax following the last trail of the sunset sipping cocktails before retiring to the lower dining area graced by parquet flooring or the upper floor warmed by carpets and adjacent open plan kitchen. With beautiful views and vivid taste experiences, diners can enjoy the open setting or retreat to the private ambiance of a personlised dining experience. Ginger Restaurant is synonymous with fine dining and opulent cuisine perfect for lunches and dinners.

Enjoy full buffet breakfasts, light lunches and Sunday buffets on the sunny shores of Beach Road. For starters, enjoy calamari, shrimps and mussels, baked in a creamy cheese sauce topped with more cheese. For mains, the grilled salmon fillet dressed with Mediterranean salsa on crushed new potatoes with seasonal vegetables and a saffron sauce hits the spot concluded by silky smooth crème brule with caramelized turkey and apricots. Peruse the buffet oasis at Sandpiper Restaurant across the road from pristine Kings Beach.

Reputed as the place to be and be seen, Gondwana Café invites celebration and gathering for like-minded people. Relax drawing and savour light meals, seafood, grills and fusion. Gondwana Café is the local hip and happening place to be seen for breakfast, lunch dinners.

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.

Boasting stylish cuisine in an airy modern tiered dining room, The Crest Restaurant invites romantic dinners, languid lunches and sumptuous breakfasts under wooden beams and stylish décor. Start the morning with a continental buffet brimming with fresh fruits, yoghurts, cereals, pastries from The Baker's Basket and cold meats and cheeses. Indulge in decadent dinners featuring mouth-watering seafood, fresh salads and choice of carvery meats followed by delectable deserts. The Crest Restaurant serves delicious Sunday buffet lunches, seafood, salad buffets, hot soup, carvery, garden fresh vegetables and a delicious dessert buffet. Visit The Crest Restaurant in Port Elizabeth for a delicious dining experience wrapped in boutique surrounds and gothic features.

Embracing traditional décor enhanced by white rattan chairs and large murals on the wall, The Bayside Pantry invites casual buffet dining. Extensive choices offer salads, seafood, buffet breakfasts, Sunday buffets and a la carte breakfasts. Enjoy a feast for the senses at The Bayside Pantry in Summerstrand where buffet dining transports the palate to another dimension.

Situated on an expansive treed oasis, Mangold’s Restaurant invites cosy dining wrapped in dark wood furniture, light shaded walls and ornate features. Serving mainly seafood and meat dishes alongside easy drinking wines, diners immerse the palate in calamari or the bauern platter - three meats and fried potato slices under mushroom sauce or a truly tender lamb shank. With hearty cuisine well presented, Mangold’s Restaurant makes for an enchanting escape to international fare.

This popular restaurant is situated within close proximity to the prestigious Paxton Hotel in a prime location above Humewood Road. Framed by eclectic décor warmed by natural crete-stone walls and vibrant abstract artwork, Café Brazilia exudes a contemporary Mediterranean feel bustling with activity. Boasting an excellent variety of dishes from open sandwiches, tramezzinis, and salads to impressive seafood platters and peppered ostrich fillet. Portuguese inspired dishes include the famous espetada, trinchado and Brazilian steak served with fried egg. Alongside the aforementioned, Café Brazilia offers beautifully presented salads of which the spicy grilled chicken salad comes highly recommended. Conclude the dining experience with a selection of cakes and tarts, which includes Café Brazilia's famous baked Cheesecake.

Exuding a café society feel complimented by highly innovative culinary traditions, Deli Street Café satisfies the soul with familiar food, straight forward yet seductive. Enjoy well-rehearsed signature dishes such as breakfast with basil or the deli st.falafel, dipper platter or Egyptian fillet. Discover Deli Street Café for a haute couture take on deli cuisine.

From dim sum to tapas, Fushin Sushi Bar takes traditional methods and elegantly infuses it with Eastern influences. Sushi dishes entice and seduce gastronomical experiences complimented by well-chosen wines and delectable ranges of exotic / imported beverages.

Indulge in fresh fish (never frozen) and tender cuts of meat complimented by fresh vegetables and salads that will leave the palate yearning for more. The seasonal menu entices with impeccable fresh food, tender grills and sexy salads in a vibrant and comfortable atmosphere. Enjoy favoured signature dishes using fresh fish, steaks, local calamari all wrapped in tasty daily specials complimented by crispy salads at Pescadiya on Stanley Street.

The quirky Vovo Telo Bakery sells stunning artisan breads and pastries. Not only that, they serve sublime breakfasts, luscious lunches and the best coffee on the continent! Very busy with lovely vibe. In the pipeline is their new Vovo Telo Artisan Pizzeria.