Karoo Heartland Restaurants

With an ethos like “Veld to Fork” Gordon’s Restaurant, set in the charming Karoo town of Graaff Reinet, promises the best quality local produce plated up for its patrons. The restaurant is located on the picturesque Andries Stockenström guest farm, which is an accommodation venue as well as home to fine restaurant. Here guests can expect food that is created from ingredients that is sourced regionally if not exclusively grown or hunted on the estate itself. Gordon’s is well known for its dinners that feature the best of Karoo venison and lamb. The menu is tailored to a four course set menu which changes daily to include the freshest seasonal produce available. The restaurant also has a great selection of South African wines to accompany the meal. If a relaxed, unhurried Karoo “kuier” with the best meat dishes is what one craves, then Gordon’s is a must visit eatery.

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.

Karoosmiles charms the palate with decadent country cuisine in a beautiful garden setting. An ideal place to relax, Karoosmiles soaks up the scenic surrounds over a light lunch, languid breakfast or sinful sweet treat. The menu boasts a generous selection of a la carte meals with an added bit of retail therapy browsing local gifts, homemade preserves, paintings and antiques. Karoosmiles is the ideal family setting in a popular landmark in the heart of Aberdeen off the historic Route 62.

Take a break from a long journey or settle down for a relaxing pub lunch. Whatever your calling for Midway Inn may be, the delicious pub grub and a la carte menu will satisfy the craving. Browse the curio shop before or after a relaxing lunch or dinner, Midway Inn is the ideal stopover.

Savour true Irish spirit and delightful pub fare indulged by traditional drinks such as Guinness, Kilkenny and Irish whiskies. Freshly prepared cuisine graces the menu blended with upbeat music and contented chatter in the background. Try the traditional Irish stew, liver and onions or the whisky and mushroom rump steak followed by a baileys crème brûlée for desert. The Brazon Head invites an authentic Irish experience, superb wine list and traditional fare for a unforgettable taste of Ireland.

Nestled in the poster town of Middelburg, The Farmhouse Grill peruses the palate with true country cuisine dusted with a hint of adventure. Enjoy panoramic views of the historical town flanked by scenic mountain views and traditional fare complimented by organic meats and vegetarian delights. Famous for their adventurous twist on traditional dishes, The Farmhouse Grill reunites the palate with good honest cuisine enrobed in Karoo hospitality. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Willow Historical Guest House Restaurant stands proud in history and hospitality in the poster town of Willowmore. Brimming with old-world charm and elegant Victorian furniture, this home away from home setting invites languid lunches and intimate dinners in the well-appointed dining room. Steeped in history and character with unsurpassed hospitality and fine food, The Willow Historical Guest House Restaurant pampers the palate with regional fare such as Karoo Lamb, Ostrich, baboti, Tripe, Trotters and Oxtail. The dining room welcomes with scattered antique furniture and local artefacts depicting the historical background of Willowmore heightened by appetising meals and generous full English breakfasts. Enjoy a culinary journey of the Karoo pampered by old-world charm and elegant dining at Willow Historical Guest House Restaurant, off the scenic Garden Route.

Housed inside the quaint tower in Bethesda Arts Centre, diners enjoy mouth-watering cuisine and delicious Karoo Lamb curries. Local fare prepared from fresh local produce delights the senses amidst curios, crafts and homemade goods. Tower Restaurant enchants the senses with magical flair and melt-in-the-mouth cuisine.