Fort Beaufort Restaurants

Small yet deliberate, Ruanthai embraces quirky Asian pieces and mismatched tables in colourful surrounds with authentic four course buffet meals spilling off the menu. From spring rolls to mild and spicy curries, this tiny restaurant packs a tasteful punch.

Exuding a cosy, bustling ambiance, Gino’s Italian Restaurant invites hearty meals brimming with traditional Italian cuisine and fantastic value for money. Enjoy a pre-dinner drink at the ladies bar before settling down in the simply rustic setting dressed in wooden panels and low lighting. This popular haunt offers a traditional menu alongside daily specials and bambino selections with delightful pizza, pasta and steak choices. Pop into Gino’s in New Street for a slice of Italy and contented chatter at this lively establishment in Grahamstown.

This beautifully decorated restaurant transports the senses to a bygone era wrapped in luxurious drapes and banquet style seating. The large menu secures speciality cuisine with a hint of flamboyant jest. Sample bold meals such as chocolate chilli steak complimented by a great selection of wines. Henry Ate drapes the palate in pampered cuisine and ornate setting reminiscent of feasting banquets fit for a king.

Retaining much of its historic character, The Cock House transpires seasonal ingredients and local produce into decadent home cooked creations. The lingering aroma of wholemeal baked breads flood the senses, freshly brewed soups infused with rich stock, dressed in fresh herbs and bewitching selections of rum chocolate truffles intoxicate the senses at The Cock House. Start the day with magnificent breakfasts traditionally cooked and welcomed by original “Welcome Dover” stove. The Cock House embraces a bygone era with comfortable elegance and excellent dining.

Situated within the Cock House Guest House, an 1820 Settler National Monument, is the gracious Norden's Restaurant. The gleaming yellowwood floors and period style decor make it an irresistible setting for a memorable meal. Complete your evening with coffee and liqueurs in the elegant drawing room, warmed by a roaring log fire on winter evenings. Cooking at Norden's follows traditional lines and makes full use of seasonal ingredients and local produce. Home-baked wholemeal bread, stocks and plenty of herbs from the garden to flavour soups and sauces, and after-dinner rum chocolate truffles. The innovative menu combines the best of South African and international influences and is superbly complimented by the excellent wine selection. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily except Monday lunch. Sunday buffet lunch.

Noted as Grahamstown’s village gastro pub, this lively establishment features an array of delectable dishes spilling off the extensive menu. Start with spicy pan-fried chicken livers followed by an irresistible beef fillet with gooseberry and peppercorn sauce. The delicious butternut-stuffed gnocchi makes for a wonderful vegetarian option. Featuring the best-requested pizzas in town and the quintessential bangers and mash, The Rat and Parrot quenches the longing for hearty pub food in a dash.

Situated in historic Grahamstown city centre amidst the peaceful ambiance of country surrounds is The Calabash Restaurant. Enjoy truly African inspired cuisine and warm hospitality in a rustic country style setting. The décor whispers bushveld and stone, warmed by low hung exposed beams and country charm. The Calabash Restaurant evokes Africa’s colourful nation, evident in the food and hospitality.

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.

With warm views of Grahamstown, this sunny spot offers a range of teas, sweet treats and light lunches in bustling surrounds. Visit Fynbos Hub Coffee Shop for delicious coffees, cappuccinos and silky espressos at Fountain Court near Settlers National Monument.

With a trademark 1938 Wurlitzer grand piano taking centre stage, Yellow Piano captures the attention of fine dining connoisseurs. Enjoy a three course lunch or dinner set menu, sampling appetizers, tender roasts with fine gravy, chicken fillets with creamy sauce, homegrown mushrooms and delicious vegetarian dishes, accompanied by fine vegetables. Round off the meal with tempting deserts. Enjoy a varied and well-prepared cuisine and crisp Italian style pizzas from the wood-fired oven at this art deco style establishment in Grahamstown.

Enjoy peaceful light lunches and frothy cappuccinos under the shade in the leafy tea garden. This prim boutique style café boasts breakfast, light lunches and homemade delights in pleasant surrounding.

Nestled in 6500 hectares of African bushveld, overlooking Lake Kariega, Pumba Game Reserve Restaurant entices with breathtaking views and traditional cuisine served in a variety of locations. Dine within the thatched restaurant with magnificent views of the African wilderness or in luxurious central dining room, on deck or by boma with special candlelight dinners available on request. Discover wildest Africa in all her colours, tastes and tradition at the Pumba Game Reserve in the highlands of Port Elizabeth.

Dining at Kingston is a stylish and romantic experience touched by a charming old world setting that captures the atmosphere of this restaurant. Inviting our nation’s culinary traditions to the palate using the best local produce, Kingston Restaurant allows for an elegant dining experience. Enjoy starters of Springbok and Warthog Carpaccio dressed in a capsicum salsa and balsamic reduction. Tantalize the palate with beef Wellington fillet steak covered in homemade pate and duxelle mushrooms, encased in pastry, served with braised red cabbage, lyonaise potatoes and a Cumberland sauce. Finally conclude the meal with apple tart dressed in lavender crème anglaise and caramel sauce. Kingston Restaurant captures charm and style for a unique dining experience complimented by idyllic surrounds.

Rated best in Africa by ‘Going Nowhere Slowly’, Pickwick’s Oven offers sumptuous pizzas garnished with generous toppings and gourmet combinations. Alongside pizzas, Pickwick’s Oven enjoys hearty pastas, crunchy salads and delectable open sandwiches. Pop into Pickwick’s Oven and discover what all the shouting is about.

Situated in the town of Alicedale, Bushman Sands Hotel and Golf Course invites warm hospitality and personal service. Peruse the a la carte menu in elegant country style with influences of Xhosa, English, Afrikaans and Cape Malay cuisine. Alongside a la carte lunches, evening dinners and hearty breakfasts, Bushman Sands Hotel and Golf Course offers elegant country style dining.

Boasting fresh organic seasonal produce infused with Euro-African influence, diners enjoy perusing the a la carte menu in tranquil surrounds. Discover the spirit of the Eagle and mystical ambiance dining at Eagles Ridge Country House. Enjoy a refreshing browse at the locally produced art creations found inside the licensed restaurant-art gallery.

Located in the outskirts of poster town Stutterheim, The Blue Plumbago seduces with country cuisine and magnificent splendour. Dine on the veranda with lush forest views or inside the cosy dining room warmed by wooden flooring and a roaring winter fire. Blue Plumbago serves sumptuous breakfasts such as French toast made with homemade white bread topped with fresh seasonal berries drenched in maple-flavoured syrup and thick farm cream, served with rashers of crispy bacon. For tea time seduce the palate with rich chocolate cake served with fresh strawberries and for something light, try the salad layered with strips of steak, crispy bacon, avo, blue cheese, cherry tomatoes, onion rings and greens. Open sandwiches dressed with shaved mozzarella, fresh basil, olives, sundried tomato & basil pesto makes for a hearty meal. Dine in country splendour at Blue Plumbago and soak up the tranquil country setting enjoying sumptuous country cuisine.

This historic farmhouse embraces traditional hospitality and local specialities in a farmyard setting. Enjoy local cuisine and hearty breakfasts at Reed Valley Inn in Amakhala Game Reserve.

Enjoy pub fare on the open wooden deck overlooking the river or more formal surroundings dining on sophisticated fare. The blackboard menu boasts traditional pub grub and adventurous dishes such as Cape salmon with banana and bacon complimented by an enticing wine list and lively atmosphere. Satisfy the palate with South African cuisine in comfortable surroundings and great river views at Butler’s Riverside Restaurant in Port Alfred.

Located next to Wharf Street Brewery wrapped in stone walls, graced with large black and white photographs, The Wharf Street Brew Pub and Bistro reflects Port Alfred in a bygone era. Serving an array of tempting lunch and dinner delights such as steaks, battered fish and chips and daily specials with fish and produce locally sourced. The Wharf Street Brew Pub and Bistro indulges with delectable delights and excellent wine list inspired by a bygone era.