Restaurants and Delis in Frontier Country

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.

Need to know? Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily except Monday lunch. Sunday Buffet lunch.

Gino's is an Italian restaurant offering pizza and pasta along with steaks, regular specials and vegetarian options. Popular with families and students, it is a firm favourite amongst Grahamstown folk and is often buzzing. Take aways are available. Open daily from 12h00.

Almost an institution in Grahamstown, ‘The Rat’ is a favourite hangout for Rhodes students. The buzzing laid back vibe is great for an afternoon pub-lunch, a sun-downer cocktail on the deck or a few rounds of drinks with your friends. The Rat and Parrot is well worth a visit for the warm atmosphere and friendly service alone.

Need to know? Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday from 12h00, Sundays from 11h00 till 22h00 .