Lydenburg Restaurants

Relish in good home-style cooking featuring country and game delicacies alongside succulent seafood dishes. Enjoy a leisurely meal delighting in rump, fillet and venison, including the more unusual grilled medallions of warthog and pan-fried crocodile. Wild game dishes entice the palate such as ostrich filets, pan fried crocodile kebabs and warthog goulash. Browse the internet or relax in calming surrounds finishing off a good days work satisfying the palate at The Wild Fig Tree Restaurant in Sabie.

Noted as Mpumalanga’s best-kept secret, this beautiful hotels perched on the edge of the escarpment boasts magnificent views and cool mountain air. The interior is warm and stately dressed in old-fashioned charm, crackling fires and flickering candlelight. The menu favours contemporary cuisine infused with a touch of French, South African and Cape Malay influences. Fresh seasonal produce cooked to perfection compliment well chosen wines and the crisp mountain air Beautiful presentations and generous portions of five course table d’hôte and three course mains brim with colour and flavour. Try succulent line fish, hearty stews or perfectly grilled steaks followed by desert and a creamy cheese board. It’s easy to see why Mpumalanga’s best-kept secret is Mount Sheba Hotel.

Situated in the lush surrounds of Sabie, flanked by unspoilt forests, mountain streams and waterfalls, Lone Creek River Lodge beacons sumptuous dining affairs amidst the warmth, peace and tranquility of Mpumalanga. Enjoy decadent breakfasts, scrumptious lunches and romantic dinners or celebrate life with that special someone dining in secluded privacy. The wine cellar caters for those with intimate tastes who enjoy selections of fine South African wine to compliment the occasion. Enjoy the beauty of Sabie and celebrate life through palate at Lone Creek River Lodge in Mpumalanga.

Renowned for superbly creative cuisine and fantastic wines, Old Joe’s Kaia is a stunning place to dine. Diners can choose whether they enjoy their meals inside, in the cosy lounge area or outside on the balcony at the tops of the trees with spectacular views of the mountain and lush gardens. A truly memorable dining experience in spectacular surroundings awaits you at Old Joe’s Kaia.

Exuding a unique environment diners indulge in the famous potjies served in cast iron pots laden with seafood, beef, curry and oxtail choices. Smokey’s pancakes cater for those with a lighter palate and boast fluffy pancakes served with side salads and choice of fillings. The spare ribs are renowned for being the largest around, marinated and basted to perfection and if seafood sets the mood, try the paella pans layered with a variety of seafood and prawns served with spicy rice. The Smokey Train offers relaxed fine dining and abundance of dishes suited to satisfy the most discerning palate.

The Woodsman on Main Street, Sabie boasts panoramic views perched atop a mountainside. Serving breakfast and light meals through out the day, diners soak up local, Greek and Cypriot flavours, faithfully created to authentic recipes. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes starting with scrumptious breakfasts such as continental with muffins, honey, and maple syrup or jam and light meals. Hearty servings of dishes are available infused with Greek flare. Try traditional rump or fillet steak and ribs, arni kleftiko (lamb on the bone, seasoned with herbs), the Woodsman platter, grilled kingklip and kalamarakia (grilled calamari with lemon, herbs and spices served with Greek rice and vegetables). Local trout is served fresh and smoked and Ostrich fillet and venison dishes offer alternate tastes. Starters range from sikotakia (chicken livers with origanum and fresh lemon juice) and spanakopita (spinach wrapped in phylo pastry). The dessert menu is a must with heavenly baklava, halva ice cream and Greek kisses. The Woodsman offers fantastic Greek dishes with a hint of local flare in relaxed surroundings, perfect for any occasion.

Flanked by majestic views across the escarpment and lowveld nestled in mountainous countryside, diners enjoy the extensive a la Carte menu brimming with freshly prepared produce. Start the day with a hearty breakfast on the pool deck or dinner in the welcoming restaurant offering an array of choice from the set menu, buffets and themed dinner nights. Mysty Mountain Lodge transports the senses away from the hustle and bustle of daily life into tranquillity and deliciousness on a plate.

Serving hearty dishes with style and passion, brimming with personal touch in every dish - food that looks good and tastes amazing. Scrumptious steaks, homemade pastas, fresh salads, seafood, specialties and desserts, not to mention delicious cocktails. Enjoy your 1 On Main Experience!

Exuding a harmonious and romantic setting, Walkersons Country Manor seduces with a variety of courses and signatures dishes that transport the palate on a culinary journey. Start the day with a hearty breakfast on the sundrenched patio or pick up a romantic picnic basket made to order laden with chef’s delights and a chilled bottle of chardonnay. Dine within the warm and romantic ambiance of a cracking fireplace sipping a vintage wine and fusion of roast duck with a black cherry sauce and rainbow trout or sit back and soak up the beauty of Walkersons over a languid lunch. From delicious English breakfasts, languid lunches, romantic dinners to personalised picnic baskets, dining at Walkersons Country Manor is a grand affair to be remembered.

Specialising in Portuguese and South African cuisine, this family run establishment secures an intimate setting and the most succulent, tender peri-peri chickens. The extensive menu and Mozambican ambiance compliments aromatic Portuguese wines making for an excellent meal and all around service. Dine in the bright and colourful surrounds snuggling up to the cosy winter fireplace or alfresco on the fully covered and heated patio. Enjoy authentic cuisine, hospitality and Platinum Star Diners awards at Canimambo Restaurant

Rosenkavalier Restaurant can be found in the Flycatcher Castle; a grand and elegant setting perched on the edge of the Drakensberg escarpment. This 17th centaury dining experience enrobes the palate with speciality bohemian cooking and classical music for a feast that applauds and satisfies. Then menu offers soups such as velvety butternut, with a hint of Eastern spices and coconut milk. Starters selections include home made pork terrine, baked black mushrooms with feta and rosemary and a variety of trout specialities such as the fluffy, buttery trout quiche with a delicious accompaniment of fennel, peppers, apple and balsamic vinegar. Mains delight with Austrian beef roulades with a piquant filling of bacon, carrot and gherkin all served with clove-scented onion rice and fruity red cabbage. Lamb scallopini in a sauce of rosemary and red wine as well as grilled line fish on a bed of spinach and steamed potatoes. Dessert enrobes the palate with layers of aromatic almond biscuit soaked in custard and alternated with tropical fruit compote the ultimate, “to-die-for” Castle dessert and steaming rice pudding with lemon curd and sour cream. Discerning palates can enjoy breakfast and lunch in beautiful surroundings at the Flycatcher Castle in Graskop.

This family restaurant set amidst a serene garden revives travelling palates with traditional dishes such as burgers, vetkoek and local trout delights. Waffles and pancakes pamper a sweet tooth as do savoury pies filled with hearty choices at Pilgrim’s Pantry.

This bustling restaurant sets the mood with charm and vibey interior, whispering bold statements of colour and attitude. The menu verses exciting dishes and offers the famous prawn and calamari pasta tossed in a simple tomato onion sauce, but enrobes the palate with heavenly flavours. Indulge in the traditional flavours of Dullstroom and order a whole trout, deboned, with almonds and garlic. Hearty appetites can savour the bushveld Impala or Karoo-lamb pie rounded off by a melt in the mouth malva pudding.

Duck and Trout inspires the true essence of Dullstroom. This authentic country pub invites relaxation and friendship centered round blazing log fires and hearty country cuisine. Housed inside an old country dairy, Duck and Trout carries an informal approach to dining and authentic pub atmosphere. The menu secures easygoing palates with specialty pizzas, hamburgers, curries, steak, fish and chips and famous dishes such as duck and cherry pie lingering on the blackboard. Enjoy a glass of wine or soothing beer huddled around the warm pizza oven enjoying hearty conversation at the Duck and Trout in Dullstroom.

Pickles and Things capture the look and feel of a real Dullstroom cabin with minimalist interior and sweet cottage pain windows. The menu proffers delights such as smoked trout rosettes with green-pepper relish and a swirl of sweet balsamic; perfectly poached chicken breast with a pesto and mustard filling; and a red-pepper sauce served with simple risotto. The menu caters with fun and playfulness evident in deserts such as chocolate fondant, playfully served in a cup and saucer. Sample the taste of Dullstroom at this playful bistro brimming with fusion cuisine and a relaxed attitude.

The décor embraces rustic elegance with cosy interior and wooden bar warmed by a cracking winter fire. The private dining room invites comfortable dining during colder months and the scenic patio filled with refreshing country air makes for perfect alfresco dining in the summer time. The menu offers pub fare infused with traditional country cuisine in a relaxed setting that aims to satisfy hungry palates.

Canimambo Restaurant features an intimate setting inside for quiet meals by the fire-side or a sun deck for lazy Saturday afternoons (weather permitting!) It boasts the most tender giblets, the freshest prawns and the most succulent rump this side of the equator,with legendary Prego's and monstrous toasted sandwiches. Feijoada(Bean Stew),Steak Regionale,Chacuti and Seafood Rice are some of the dishes you will find on their menu exclusively. Conscious of their carbon footprint, they are actively recycle the majority of their waste as well as grow their own organic salad greens. The Caldo Verde (or Kale Soup) is another unique dish that you will only find at Canimambo, the recipe handed down through the family from its inception in Lisbon.

The eclectic menu favours home cooking and South African meals complimented by proud South African wines. Diners enjoy a warm and inviting atmosphere sampling delights such as gruyère soufflé and red wine braised lamb shank with cucumber salsa concluded by youngberry meringue hazelnut tart. Relax and indulge at Fibs Restaurant in Dullstroom in Mpumalanga.

Set in the heart of Dullstroom village, a mecca for fly fishing and tranquillity, Peebles Country Retreat invites elegant dining wrapped in beamed ceilings and an open stone fireplace. A memorable dining experience beacons candlelit dinners next to the roaring fire sampling exciting and creative cuisine paired with a fine selection of wines from the stocked wine cellar. Whether breakfast, lunch or dinner, Peebles Country Retreat immerses the palate in a bygone era and unforgettable dining experience.

The stylish and elegant dining room boasts roaring fireplaces touched with timeless charm and pampered hospitality. Enjoy an assortment of delicious fusion cuisine alongside traditional favourites in the elegant dining room or if weather permits in the rustic garden flanked by views of the majestic mountains and private lake. The diverse menu boasts excellent choices and an award winning wine list, perfectly set to pamper lovers of fine dining.