N1 Restaurants

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.

Dine amidst the cosy and comfortable atmosphere on a 3-course Boere menu at this family restaurant located within the grounds of New Holme Guest Farm. Situated on the banks of Seekoer River, Blue Crane Restaurant invites languid lunches under ancient Poplar Trees, romantic dinners on the star deck and rustic veld braai’s. Dine on Karoo farm dishes, succulent Karoo Lamb, Springbuck and beef cradled by lush gardens and the cries of abundant bird life. Unique meals transpire from homegrown vegetables and herbs seduced by the lingering aroma of oven-baked bread and fruity jam. Compliment the meal with a bottle of wine pampered underground in the 400-bottle cellar, boasting a variety of fine South African wines. Blue Crane Restaurant intoxicates the senses with endless temptations and beautiful surrounds.

Perched on Sterkloop Nursery overlooking idyllic surrounds and an animal farmyard, Café Pavilion ornates secluded dining nooks warmed by rustic wooden flooring and an ostentatious staircase. Renowned for buffet dining, intimate candlelit dinners and good value for money, Café Pavilion offers elegant teas, lunches and dinners on the deck or within the main/private dining room.

With a dedicated and vastly experienced team behind the scenes, Catch 22 Fish & Grill Restaurant has earned its various accolades fair and square. A unique blend of Mediterranean and Cape cuisine makes for a superb range of exciting offerings. The chefs specialise in seafood and have had international training, giving them the experience that helps them to incorporate a range of flavours and exciting ingredients into their sumptuous creations. Though the emphasis is on succulent seafood, there are alternative options like chicken and meat dishes to please those who fancy something else. A dining experience to remember awaits you at Catch 22 Fish and Grill Restaurant.

This great new taste commotion fluffing up feathers in Bloemfontein with delicately steamed, grilled and mouth watering bastes grilled to perfection. Situated in the Bradwag Centre, in convenient reach of hungry palates, Chicken Boys invites family friendly dining with delicious variety of adult and kids meals. Alongside chicken, Chicken Boys have scoured the pastures for beef and vegetable varieties alongside burgers and wraps for an all round delicious dining experience.

Jc's under the Grapevine is a family run Pizzeria. The relaxed atmosphere allows guests to enjoy meals on the patio or indoors at the fireplace. The restaurant also serves traditional Karoo meals.

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.

With the Hex River Mountains as its backdrop and an olive plantation that surrounds the restaurant, Olivenbosch Restaurant, located in Worcester offers guests a dining experience with a splendid view and real Boland hospitality. Visitors can take advantage of the beauty of the natural surroundings by choosing to be seated on the outdoor deck in summer. Rainy winters, with a snow capped mountain in the distance, will however demand a table closer to the fireplace and glass of wine from local selection on offer. The a la carte menu is mainly Mediterranean with menu items that satisfies tastes all round. The restaurant is very much family orientated, with a kids’ room to occupy the little ones. Guests can also enjoy the social aspect of the eatery that caters for sport fans and those that love karaoke. Don’t miss the Sunday buffet.

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.

Indulge in authentic Portuguese cuisine and warm hospitality over breakfast, lunch or dinner. Vasco’s welcomes with friendly faces and warm embraces alongside a hearty serving of seafood, steaks or vegetarian dishes. Dine in the nautical surrounds or alfresco and discover a taste of Portugal’s history.

Housed in a traditional thatch building, Villa Italia delights passionate palates with hearty Italian cuisine infused with a traditional twist. Alongside traditional pizzas and pastas, try fish, simply served with lemon butter and chips, potato or rice - prepared to perfection or succulent prawns that keep regulars coming back for more. With the usual wine selections, beers and spirits, Villa Italia sets the pace for regular followers who enjoy a little slice of Italy in the bushveld.