Magoebaskloof Restaurants

Inspired by the beauty of Magoesbaskloof region, Tlou Restaurant captures the palate with a memorable dining experience in a beautiful location. Serving an array of a la carte delights alongside table d’hôte, Sunday buffet lunches and hearty English / Continental breakfasts, diners can enjoy distinct cuisine in a mountainous haven. The house specialty of Magoebaskloof pot touches on tournedos of beef served on spatzle, mushrooms and crumbed fried fruit and presented in a miniature three-legged black pot. For starters, try decadent black mushrooms or smoked trout in phyllo pastry concluded by delightful desert selections. With roaring fires warming the winter cold and large open windows inviting the balmy summer scenery, Tlou Restaurant strikes a memorable dining experience into the heart of every diner.

With rustic blackboard menus and self-service orders placed at the bar, diners can experience pub grub and British ambiance authenticated by traditional meals and drinks. With reputation as the best pizza in Limpopo, The Pot and Plough serves up thin crust pizzas topped generously including traditional favourites such as bangers and mash. Visit The Pot and Plough for a village pub experience and feel good atmosphere halfway between Haenertsburg and Tzaneen on the R71.

Tastefully decorated within a tropical oasis, diners peruse the menu’s tantalising gourmet cuisine alongside a cracking winter fire or alfresco watching the setting sun under the shady Cassia Tree. There is a wide range of meat dishes from which to choose – lamb chops, eisbein and trinchado, but rumps and fillets are the best. Enjoy the regular seafood specials, offering delights such as prawns, calamari and curries. Enjoy a slice of paradise at The Tavern at Highgrove for an idyllic treat and gourmet cuisine.

A relaxed and languid setting, Ashley’s Continental Café relaxes the palate in bistro dining with a contemporary twist. The excellent menu offers light lunches, gourmet sandwiches and crispy salads freshly prepared in a subtropical setting. For a wholesome and healthy option, savour an open gourmet sandwich with either cheese or meat and lovely local fare like avocados, nuts, peppadews and chillies. The pepper-crusted fillet is a popular main course as is the fish and chips, both served with salad. Ashley’s serves sumptuous breakfasts including eggs benedict served with either spinach or ham and an open-baked frittata.

Yum Yum Deli inspires an urban touch infused with contemporary cuisine perfect for kicking back and soaking up the languid atmosphere. The décor speaks of bold canvasses and modern lines that exude an international feel. Diners can enjoy light lunches or idle the day away over a good cappuccino and grills complimented by home-grown veggies. Revitalise the senses with delicious mouthfuls of dukkah-rolled goat’s cheese salad with caramelised pecans and honey chive dressing, or dorado or yellowtail on wheat risotto and brinjal. Desserts include a medley of homemade ice creams, freshly baked tarte tatin and smashed meringue with berry coulis and yoghurt. The wine menu is compact and tight but select wines show their presence complimented by the odd Chilean and boutique wine. Yum Yum Deli soaks up a charming atmosphere perfect for lovely coffees and light lunches.

Tucked away in lush subtropical vegetation cradled by serenely fertile valley surrounds, Misty Peaks Pub and Grill offers breathtaking views and a memorable a la carte dining experience. Housed in the rustic warmth of a thatched building, with sweeping views, diners welcome warm African hospitality before the aroma of hearty pub cuisine embraces the senses. With the last trail of the setting sun blushing through the sky, enjoy a colourful cocktail before the cool evening breeze sets in. Misty Peak Pub and Grill wraps the palate in mountain hospitality for an indulging experience surrounded in a lush subtropical valley.

Located in the small village of Haerertsburg along the main street, The Red Plate Restaurant inspires a tranquil environment stimulated by scrumptious food and a funky intimate atmosphere. For starters, savour the crumbed halloumi, served with sweet chilli sauce followed by succulent lamb chops and mint jelly served with spicy wedges and salad. Conclude the meal with malva pudding, served with warm custard. Voted one of the top 1000 restaurants in South Africa by Eat Out Magazine, diners can enjoy roaring winter fires, romantic dinners and alfresco lunches on the shady elm deck.

Conceived by the love of beautiful porcelain, silver crockery and crystal glass, Zeederburg Restaurant soaks up elegant old world charm steeped in history and reputation. Renowned for the finest breakfasts in the country housed on the veranda overlooking the pool, diners retreat to a buffet oasis garnished with fruit, yoghurt, cereals, cold meats, smoked salmon, cheeses, homemade breads and pastries. The restaurant offers a variety of sumptuous cooked breakfasts with mouth-watering lunches and soft candlelit dinners perused by an extensive a la carte menu. Including meat, fish presents a great choice ranging from kingklip, sole or regional trout, served with mash and seasonal just-picked vegetables. The Sunday buffet perfectly prepared offers soup, salads, fresh bread and carvery concluded by macadamia nut pie, grown on the estate. Bookings essential, Zeederburg Restaurant will devour the palate with exceptional cuisine in an old word setting that embraces the charm and elegance required by a fine dining establishment.

Cradled in the poster town of Vaalwater in a shady peaceful garden retreat, the Bush Stop Café is a passport to heavenly cuisine enticed by eclectic charm and rustic ambiance. A great place to spend the day immersed in laid-back breakfasts or languid lunches feasting from freshly prepared creations such as slow-roasted lamb with garlic, rosemary and mint or smoked salmon with avo, watercress and pickled ginger mayo. Boasting legendary milkshakes and homemade treats such as refreshing mint and ginger granita or mini lemon cupcakes with beetroot topping, Bush Stop Café entices and invites a wholesome approach to dining in the tranquil surrounds of a shady garden.

Offering an exquisite choice of cuisine under warmth and smiles of African hospitality, Tzaneen Country Lodge satisfies the most discerning palate. Housed in a lodge nestled in vast bushveld of indigenous forests and farmlands, diners can soak up the African bushveld while perusing the a la carte menu offering wholesome breakfasts, satisfying lunches and elegant dinners. Exuding comfortable elegance and sumptuous country cuisine, this delightful dining experience bewitches the senses with secluded corners and alfresco summers using only locally sourced fresh fruit and vegetables. Visit Tzaneen Country Lodge for pampering African hospitality and discerning cuisine.

This quality establishment is set against a backdrop of mountains, dams and gum tree plantations. Downtown Restaurant provides a cosy setting set in tranquil surrounds for a soothing retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life

With fantastic meals that cater for any palate alongside fresh sushi, seafood, pasta and continental dishes, Cappello’s soaks up a fun atmosphere with a delicious array of food. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Cappello’s is easily located on the corner of Munnik and Veldspaat street.

Dine alfresco or within the intimate indoor setting savouring leisurely breakfasts and languorous lunches perfect for idling the day away or family get togethers. With a beautiful patio extending out onto a farmyard garden setting, diners enjoy a variety of dishes like smoked chicken and mango salad with a yoghurt dressing, gorgonzola, tomato and basil pesto salad, oxtail with butternut mash and roasted root vegetables and Kabeljou with a lemon caper sauce available everyday. Take delight in gourmet cheeses, breads and delectable pastries or savour the sweet sanctuary of baked goods such as fresh scones, muffins and cakes. The Farmyard Trading Post Restaurant serves up a country style cuisine complimented by contemporary classics and modern comfort.

Exuding a refined and stylized ambiance, The Deck Restaurant serves up mouth-watering delicacies such as oxtail and lamb shank complimented by a well thought drinks menu. Perfect for large gatherings or family celebrations, The Deck Restaurant evokes a refined setting accentuated by pleasant service and a varied, generous menu. Visit The Deck Restaurant for a bistro style, family friendly setting at Hampton Court on the corner of Pierre and Neething Street.

Exuding a natural ambience dressed in muted rusts and burnt orange creams, Rhapsody’s stylish air invites a relaxed ambiance that is simply effortless. Dominated by solid timber structures and vivid graphics, this restaurant provides an elegant oasis for a pampered dining experience. Explore well-known sushi delights or the hearty lamb shank, slow-cooked with baby onions, carrots, garlic and rosemary – served in a balsamic and pinotage jus on a bed of mashed potatoes. Rhapsody’s Restaurant touches on elegant fusion dining with an extensive array of superior wines perfectly suited to compliment each meal.

Immersed in the rusy orange hues of the African savannah, diners soak up the beauty of the African bushveld dining by flickering candlelight under a blanket of stars. With an exquisite set menu and the beaconing of the setting sun stealing the last hue of orange and red across the sky, diners relish in the taste of Africa before starry blankets envelop the sky. With one of three set menu’s to choose from, diners can expect pampered palates complimented by the likes of creamy bean salad followed by a rump steak with peperonata, brown rice, baby potatoes in garlic butter, baby courgettes and carrot medley concluded by a hot chocolate pudding, coffee or tea For an evening of alfresco magic, visit Polokwane Nature Reserve accompanied by Natures way for a guided game drive before setting off along the plains of Africa for a starlight candlelit dinner.

Discover the art of decadent oxtail or elegantly served Mopane worms at this impressive restaurant in Polokwane. Mawetse Fine Dining serves everyday South African food such as traditional oxtail complimented by the best wine list in Polokwane including impressive estate and boutique wines. Seduced by crystal glasses and porcelain, Mawetse Fine Dining adds a touch of class and elegance to a South African dining experience.

This excellent daytime eatery offers elegant indoor and alfresco dining with tasty light meals and teatime treats spilling off the menu. Savour delightful quiches, pancakes, wraps and delicious teatime treats with everyday favourites gracing the wine list. Rated as ‘One of the prettiest venues in Polokwane’, Ambience Restaurant will soothe the senses with tranquil surrounds and melt-in-the-mouth treats.

Opulent luxury awaits those who appreciate a fusion of traditional dishes with a contemporary twist. Lush and lavish décor, rich tapestries and replica Rembrandt oil canvases grace the walls of this chic and opulent establishment. Immerse the senses with heavenly cuisine seduced by exquisite architecture and surrounding views. The décor dwells and weaves flattering poetry dressed in a tapestry of comfortable elegance. With secluded corners and intimate settings, diners can slip away to the days of elegant grandeur that capture and immerse the senses in bygone era of decadent opulence. With timeless décor and unique attention to details, Saska Restaurant has something unique for everyone. The causal terrace offers light lunches with the menu boasting delicious gourmet burgers, sandwiches and pastas. Decedent chocolate and berry cupcakes compliment creamy cappuccinos or café lattes with soothing background music inviting utter relaxation. Modern and decadently decorated, the cellar is an unrivalled dining experience matched by extraordinary cuisine. For intimacy and reserved opulence, diners can peruse a 5-course gourmet experience perfectly paired with unique wines in a room of glass, stone and art with state of the art temperature. The Titus Wine Cellar boasts the lush vineyards of the Cape in the heart of the Limpopo. Explore one of the opulent dining rooms hosting a feast of epicurean sensations such as tempura prawns fried with brandy topped with a garlic butter sauce and grilled prawns with a tequila mayonnaise, move on to rolled rump of lamb, stuffed with a farce of chicken, served with a spinach puree and a crisp mushroom cigar. Conclude the meal with the fusion seven deadly sins: a selection of seven small desserts incorporating flavours of honey, chocolate, liqueur, coconut, assorted fruits and citrus. Saska Restaurant captures the senses with exquisite surroundings and seductive cuisine for a truly decadent gourmet dining experience.

Nguni Grill entices the palate with indigenous fare enrobed in unexpected names such as Pofadder wors - Kalahari wors made of chopped liver and kidney served with ciabatta bread, olive oil and a balsamic vinegar dip. On the other hand, the adventurous palate can savour skilpadjies (little tortoises) - ground lamb's liver with herbs and spices or succulent marrow bone on toast? Dominated by a rustic farming stable look, this indigenous establishment is a must-try for the adventurous palate looking for a well-presented and interesting menu.