Middelfontein Restaurants

As the Southern Cross and Orion's Belt, garland the dome of the night sky, the distant smell of a log fire from the open-air boma welcomes you back from the late afternoon game drive. The faint call of tribal drums announces an array of culinary delights to appease even the most discerning of palates. Explore masterful cuisine inspired by African Flavors yet guided by the Western culinary tradition.5 course Table D’Hote dinners served in luxury and style

Wrapped in the idyllic surrounds of Thaba Pitsi Private Game Reserve seduced by starlit African skies and Belgium cuisine infused with a touch of French, L’ Orange Bleue enrobes the palate in an Afro-European dining experience. Housed in rescued farmhouse that embraces 20th century quirky humour, this restaurant boasts simplicity at its best, paired with excellent cuisine and a fine reputation. With vivid hot hues of orange and blues swaddled around modern furniture that extends out on an open plan kitchen, diners can immerse the senses into bushveld serenity laden with fine cuisine, quality wines, liqueurs and imported cigars. Awarded best restaurant in Limpopo and graded four stars in 2003 edition of Top 100 South African Restaurants, L’ Orange Bleue speaks of sweets dreams nestled under an African sky. The tempting a la carte menu boasts mouth-watering features such as the duck carpaccio with flakes of foie gras and the fillet sauce du chef. Surrounded by cries of the African bushveld, L’ Orange Bleue whispers words of culinary seduction that caters for a memorable dining experience beneath the African skies.

Situated in the breathtaking Waterberg Mountain range surrounded by panoramic views of the golf course, Marnella’s invites a warm intimate atmosphere complimented by endless views. Enjoy delicious dining and Sunday buffets after a round of drinks around a roaring winter fire or summer sundowners on the mountaintop followed by a scrumptious light meal. Housed in the magnificent clubhouse enveloped by surrounding Waterberg, Marnella’s Fine Dining Restaurant pampers the palate soaking up magnificent views and contemporary cuisine.

Dressed in authentic memorabilia from well-versed travellers, The shack hints languid lunches and lazy summers with family and friends indulging in pub grub with a British ambiance. Dine in the informal and fun pub surrounds sampling the poetry of travelling memorabilia or by candlelight in the formal dining room. Summer or winter, The shack embraces the seasons with fresh hearty pub food perused by expansive English pub fare. Relax sipping a cocktail or crisp beer alongside the pool or curl up with good food and company around a roaring winter log fire. With an expansive a la carte menu spilling off cuisine such as fish and chips, fillet steak, bangers mash and even chip butties, The Shack infuses a memorable glow on weary travellers at this small watering hole in the bush.

Renowned as one of the most premier golf destinations in Limpopo, Elements Restaurant caters for a gastronomic retreat on a private reserve. Boasting different menus for breakfast, lunch and dinners, Elements Restaurants offers limited choices that vary with interesting emphasis on fish, chicken, steak and lamb. Offering a bistro style ambiance with international influence, Elements partners a small but powerful wine list at this premier golf destination in Limpopo.

Dine overlooking the majestic Waterberg Mountains on excellent cuisine prepared by gourmet chefs. Situated on the Welgevonden Private Game Reserve, Sediba Game Lodge reveals spectacular locations for the perfect dining occasion. Enjoy gourmet cuisine on the lodge’s main deck, elegant dining room or traditional bomas with special requests for private candle lit dinners in the bushveld. Capture an illusion of cave dining under a starlit sky enchanted by a unique natural rock boma heightened by solid rock walls and illuminated light and smoke effects. Sediba Game Lodge seduces the palate with splendour and beauty complimented by a wine cellar stocked with exclusive and vintage wines for a mesmerizing dining experience.

Exuding elegance the name ‘Shibula’ means ‘Wild Lady’ - a lady that captures the African bushveld with sophisticated elegance. Hugging the banks of the scenic river, Shibula Lodge and Bush Spa graces magnificent views of the overhanging cliffs. This festive dining experience offers formal sit-down dinners in the main lounge, romantic dinners in the wine cellar or starlit boma dinners infused with traditional African cuisine. Enjoy South African delicacies such as potjiekos and other traditional gourmet dishes while captivating Shibula entertainers sing and dance to the tribal beat of Africa. For an unforgettable feast of the senses visit Shibula Lodge and Bush Spa in Vaalwater.

Ra-Molopo lies in 2000 h of unspoiled bushveld flanked by panoramic views, perfectly positioned on the edge of the escarpment. Enjoy fine dining on lavish buffets or a la Carte in the restaurant for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Summer extends her warmth dining on the deck and evenings unfold the day’s events around the moonlit campfire.

Set in soul of the African bushveld, with breathtaking views of the Waterberg Mountains, Soul of Africa Lodge Restaurant seduces diners with five star cuisine, traditional fare and friendly service. Dine within the warm and inviting interior, decorated in splashes of orange and red and contrasting tables and chairs, or alfresco on the extended deck overlooking the serene beauty of the veld. Summers invite cool cocktails, wine and beer, scattered under large parasols while evenings seduce with low lit candles, starlit skies and the call of the African wild.