Hennops River Restaurants

In the heart of Hartbeespoort is The Windmill. An intriguing family venue, this Dutch Windmill-style restaurant offers a great menu and a superb atmosphere. Enjoy traditional Dutch cuisine as well as staple favourites as you take in the stunning views of the Magalies Mountains and the dam. A brilliant place for the whole family to enjoy, The Windmill is a brilliant way to spend some time.

Cradled in the heart of Hartbeespoort, The Windmill offers a unique family dining experience in a authentic Dutch windmill. Relish in a variety of flavours dining indoors or alfresco complimented by breathtaking views of the Magalies Mountains. Start the day with a hearty breakfast or lingering lunch surrounded by lush gardens and a sparkling dam. Relax while the kids enjoy playing in the dedicated playground sampling delights such as The Windmill’s signature dish of croquets – a delicious Dutch meal made with beef extract and sauce, rolled in breadcrumbs, served with chips, salad and bread.

The flagship restaurant of Ingwenya County Escape, Origins Restaurant is a memorable dining experience waiting to happen. With a prestigious position in the Cradle of Humankind, Origins Restaurant offers a unique fusion of African dishes with French cuisine. Famous South African wines complement every meal on offer and make dining at Origins Restaurant something to repeat again and again.

Housed inside a small thatched building, The Silver Orange Bistro boasts three separate dining rooms; each dressed with antique Venetian crystal chandeliers. The menu brims with tasty Sunday lunch options, where dependent on weather, diners indulge in the scenic surrounds alfresco. Try signature dishes such as, seared Loch Duart Salmon, set on lemon infused mash with blue curacao sauce. Offering seasonal delights that change fortnightly, dining at The Silver Orange Bistro in Hartbeespoort ensures the freshest choice of local and imported ingredients.

Located in Old Rustenburg Road, The Upperdeck Restaurant welcomes diners to a place where friends and family reconnect and enjoy good times. The menu offers a daily choice, weekend or pub menu filled with steaks, burgers, pub grub and seafood. Enjoy a bottle of wine, crisp beer and hearty South African fare at The Upperdeck Restaurant.

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!

The menu brims with delightful Mediterranean choices for breakfast or lunch and offers hearty portions such as calamari, seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes. Lighter meals proffer salads, wraps and prego rolls with option of weekly specials and cheese boards.

Located on an equestrian estate, in the towers above the entrance, Skye Bistro offers supreme dining in pleasant atmosphere. Sip on a welcoming cocktail before settling down to enjoy a five-course dinner. Skye Bistro sets the tone for a unique fine dining experience with a difference.

Tucked away from the hustle and bustle is Stef’s Table. This quaint and welcoming spot in Hartbeespoort is a great venue for enjoying delicious food made from the finest quality ingredients. Choose from the modest but nicely planned a la carte menu that offers creations with Asian, Mediterranean, South African and French influences. A lush and green setting, there is an outside area and two cosy inside dining areas and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming throughout.

This small and intimate restaurant proffers a delightful a la carte menu brimming with delicious fusion cuisine. Hidden amidst a lovely garden, lush greenery, and the main road of Schoemansville, Stef’s Table boasts two comfortable dining rooms, one warmed by a winter fire and the other lovely garden views. The menu offers international dishes, with a touch of French and twist of South Africa. Using only the best quality products and herbs picked from the garden, dining at Stef’s beacons a personal experience memorable by the aroma of freshly baked bread and comfortable atmosphere. Booking essential.

The menu proffers a wide selection of platters, and traditional tapas portions ranging from meat, seafood and vegetarian. The paella comes highly recommended complimented by a bottle of fine wine at this unique eatery. Enjoy excellent Mediterranean cuisine with a South African twist at Siesta Tapas in Hartbeespoort.

Nestled in a bushveld estate, just minutes from the hustle and bustle of Sandton, diners enjoy great food and exceptional service in placid bushveld surrounds. With meals sure to satisfy any palate and a hearty selection of delicious Italian pasta dishes, authentic Portuguese, Greek Moussaka and Lamb, tender and falling off the bone is enough to wet any appetite. EW’s @ Maritime concludes the day with great food, stunning views and exceptional service in tranquil surrounds in Chartwell.

Enjoy languid visits in elegant surrounds flanked by the most amazing views in the country and architecturally inspired décor. Embracing the elements of stone, steel and glass, diners soak up expansive views dining alfresco on the balcony. Sliding doors extend views from within the restaurant out and invite light and warmth from the breathtaking views, yet protected from the elements. Planning a festive celebration or function? The Cradle Restaurant seduces with a banqueting hall, protected by double stable doors that open out onto an elegant room that invites the vast wilderness and starlit sky to dine. Various dining choices wet the palate, from a la carte dining in the restaurant surrounds on breakfast - pumpkin, feta, basil and sweet corn fritters dressed with crispy bacon and maple syrup to kick start the day. Dinner beacons with starters of cannellini bean and roasted peppers on bruschetta followed by free range roasted spring chicken with a natural jus and finally a decadent honey roasted pineapple with pistachios and coconut yoghurt for desert. If the call of the African wild sets the mood, dine by moonlight in the dry stone boma on succulent spit roasts warmed by a roaring fire. Romantic 3-course catered picnics in the bush invite colonial style dining in private and tranquil surrounds. However you choose to dine, The Cradle Restaurant awakes the senses with visual and decadent dining surrounds in heart of a world heritage site.

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.

La Dolce Vita entices Sunday goers with picturesque settings over a hearty Italian lunch served alfresco. The views compliment delicious cuisine followed by an hours boat cruise on the Hartbeespoort Dam. Enjoy a lazy Sunday filled with peace and tranquility and the delightful aromas of Italian fare at La Dolce Vita in Kosmos.

Warm and inviting, the interior blends traditional with elegance in beautifully setting that oozes romantic and classic dining. The views from the villa balcony sets forth a fantasy inspired by the eloquent streets of Tuscany, the menu seduces with fine Italian cuisine and suited wines warmed by irresistible deserts. For antipasto, try the Carpaccio di Manzo - finely sliced fillet of raw beef drizzled with extra virgin olive oil with shavings of parmesan, mushroom and celery. Delectable Linguine Gamberetti is layered with queen prawns and shrimps in a spicy cream sauce and finally, the most perfect Crème caramel, a homemade classic concludes the meal. La Scala Restaurant transcends an ordinary dining experience into something beautiful and classic, with a hint of romance overlooking the streets of Tuscany.

Nestled below the scenic Swartkop Mountain range, Heia Safari Ranch Restaurant exudes tranquil and indigenous bushveld ambiance that enthrals a loyal local and international following. Whilst dining on a wide range of international buffets delights and a la carte menu, grazing Zebras and African animals roam freely, adding an air of authenticity to this unique haven. A cosy thatch with large windows invites memorable dining over breakfast, lunch or dinner at his delightful African Ranch in Zwartkops.

The warm, welcoming and stylish ambiance plays host to the dramatic interior, with moody shades and warm palates contrasted by dark wooden tables and leather chairs. From best quality steaks, too grilled meats and fish, the flavours are a fusion of South African and International seductions blended with fresh ingredients and spices. Grills are prepared over a traditional South African charcoal grill with the tantalizing aroma of spices wetting the appetite. Dining presents a myriad of choices; indoors presents a vibrant atmosphere, while alfresco invites dining around a candle lit pool. The pergola and under the starlit African sky all make favourable dining choices, with intimate locations scattered here and there. The wine cellar celebrates the history and flavours of the world set in a nostalgic Cape Dutch setting. Zagora Grill Room seduces the senses with flavour, décor and intimate ambiance.

Immerse the palate in the fruits of South African cuisine, relaxing on the terrace for lunch or tea. Unwind the senses sipping trendy cocktails with the lingering aromas of charcoal fire warming your spirit. Fezorati is yours, however you choose to experience it.

An eclectic collection of contemporary dishes, from scallops to baba ganoush make this modest restaurant in Hartbeespoort a dining experience to remember.Delicious offerings are served with care and created with skill. A nice selection of wines goes well with the choices available.Friendly service makes diners feel welcome and at ease as they sit inside the unpretentious yet stylish dining room or outside on the veranda or lawn.A bustling and lively spot to enjoy great food and brilliant service, The Silver Orange Bistro is a great stopover spot!