N1 Restaurants

Located on the Ranch Resort on 1000 hectares of grassland and bushveld, Basil’s Fine Dining Restaurant overlooks manicured gardens and turquoise pool with a stylish and fresh approach to fine dining. Basil’s Fine Dining Restaurant provides for an intimate and romantic dining with a splendid selection of South African estate wines complimented by a relaxed setting to round off a perfect meal.

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.

Coco C conjures sinfully tasty dishes that favour chocolate in all its glory. Every dish hosts a self indulgent array of cocoa, cocoa jus, butter cocoa and chocolate reduction. Wines are splendidly paired alongside the décor, which embodies the taste sensations of chocolate; rich, velvety and sophisticated. The menu brims with haute cuisine and Parisian elegance touched with French flair for luxurious and plush dining experience. Sample delights such as pomegranate and mustard roasted loin of pork with a carrot and pear ganache followed by a sinfully rich chocolate cake or white-chocolate soufflé. Chic chandeliers, crisp linens and shiny silverware heighten the already classic setting for a sensory infusion of taste and décor. Dine amidst the interior laden with beauty and glamour or alfresco on the spectacular deck flanked by a backdrop of Loch Logan Lake, lush gardens and trailing sunsets.

Housed in an original farmhouse catering unique characteristics and originality, The Colonial Restaurant boasts four metre high ceilings and rich wooden floors with a separate dining room dressed in antique furniture. Built in 1885, the interior retains much of the original characteristics warmed by open fireplaces, original antiques and delicious gourmet meals.

Located in Reid Street, Iewers Nice offers an unforgettable dining experience brimming with fresh food served the old fashioned way. Generous portions and regular changing menu keep diners loyal alongside a reputation for serving the biggest burgers! Freshly baked quiches, crunchy salads and spoonfuls of samples ordered from any main dish on the menu provide the perfect balance for an array of appetites. The wine list is small and recommended to bring your own. Enjoy old school ambiance and contemporary surrounds for a delightful dining experience at Iewers Nice in Bloemfontein.

Boasting elegant décor, exquisite cuisine and unsurpassed service, New York Restaurant is in a class of its own. Noted as one of the best restaurants in Bloemfontein, diners enjoy a fine dining experience and culinary journey filled with New York Flair. A festive and intimate place, perfect for family get-togethers and private dinners that enjoy succulent steaks and grills; New York Restaurant provides an unforgettable dining experience.

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.

The menu boasts a large variety of delicious and traditional dishes brimming with Indian culinary styles, fragrant, spicy and mouth watering. The efficient and friendly services sets the mood as diners enjoy tikka masala, vindaloo, khorma and a variety of delights alongside warm naan breads ideal for mopping up the fragrant juices. Visit The Raj Indian Restaurant for an elegant take on Indian dining and authentic dining experience.

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.

This little slice of heaven wrapped in tranquillity boasts eclectic décor and whimsical collection of décor that inspires a quirky ambiance dressed in a warm and elegant surrounds. Enjoy fine dining experience and tantalising flavours complimented by generous portions at Seven on Kellner Restaurant in Bloemfontein.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, diners enjoy continental / full breakfasts all day alongside lazy lunches and fine dining dinners. The Blue Room can be found in the Redland Hotel, perfect for any occasion dining.

The warm, romantic atmosphere provides a lingering atmosphere for locals, enticed by the finest selection of matured steaks and grills. Fish lovers can indulge in the large selection of seafood such as garlic prawns, sole and kingklip to mention a few. Sizzling steaks cooked to perfection compliment original sauces accompanied by hearty portions and attention to detail. The Mexican satisfies with mouth-watering dishes in Westdene, Bloemfontein.

Nested beneath the shades of centuries old Wild Fig trees in an old farmhouse, this intimate country restaurant sweeps the palate with delicious Afro-fusion cuisine complimented by expansive views and crackling fireplaces. Offering the best of local and European tastes, the award winning Woodowl restaurant serves amongst the most popular dishes, sweet potato and avocado soup, seared beef fillet crusted with African spices and butternut chips and mango ice-cream enrobed in a chocolate & chilli sauce. The Nguni beef fillet is sublime, served with mash with burnt sage and a spicy monkey nut sauce with hot buttery sweet potatoes. Soups change daily accompanied by fabulous Venda pot bread. The desserts highlight, a lemon and mango sorbet in a brandy-snap basket. Sample sumptuous cuisine at this award winning restaurant warmed by local décor and culturally inspired table wear for a table d’hôte experience like no other.

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.

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.