N1 Restaurants

Perched at the foothills of the mysterious Soutpansberg Mountains, Acacia Restaurant boasts full English breakfasts and delicious lunches and dinners. The cuisine touches on locally inspired dishes with explosions of taste dominating the palate. Peruse the menu feasting on tasty delights before rounding off a satisfying meal with cooling cocktails or soothing nightcaps under the starry skies in the comfort of the pergola. Acacia Restaurant caters for a delicious dining experience at The Gateway Inn in Makhado (Louis Trichard).

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.

For a place to unwind and forget the worries of everyday life, try Avanti Italian Restaurant.The friendly and welcoming staff make a point of ensuring that every patron feels as welcome as they truly are. Guests are invited to stay as long as they like, with no tight table schedules to interrupt a relaxing time spent enjoying great company and great food.A tranquil setting, overlooking the water, Avanti provides delicious Italian dishes created with passion and dedication. Homemade deli products are a unique feature of this must-try eatery. Downstairs, patrons can enjoy a superb food and wine experience and more intimate dining. Avanti takes pride in being able to offer the finest selection of South Africa’s best wines.Make yourself at home and relax at Avanti.

Recommended by a loyal following of locals, Barba’s Cafe is a super spot for superb food and a great atmosphere. During the weekdays, a sumptuous buffet offering a mouth watering array of delicious options like dolmades is a must-try. A modest but well-designed wine list provides for every taste and budget. An open deck provides a great al fresco setting when the weather allows and friendly, helpful staff make your time at this understated eatery a very pleasant one.

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.

Bella Casa is a popular Italian Trattoria in Bloemfontein that caters an expansive dining choice in cheerful surrounds. The décor sets the mood with blue chequered table cloths laden with generous portions of Italian delights and the murmur of contented chatter. Summer invites courtyard dining and festive ambiance brimming with fruity Sangria jugs.

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.

Bordeaux Coffee Shop is located in Colesberg's historic Church Street. Guests will delight in the light meals, including traditional Karoo cuisine on offer here. Enjoy the tranquil garden setting.

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 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.

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 small family run restaurant sits in the heart of Limpopo exuding flavourful Portuguese foods and continental breakfasts. Lunch and dinner courses spill off the set and a la carte menu complimented by roaring winter fires and African sundowners. Try the famous prawns, trinchado, Portuguese style steak or chicken. Once a month there are special evenings with promotions for SA Breweries, wine tasting evenings and entertainment.

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.

Serving breakfast, light meals and delicious home baked goods, Coffee Barrel is the perfect winter warmer. Enjoy a roaring winter fire and hearty soups mopped up with crusty bread or dine alfresco in balmy summer months over a lazy breakfast and newspaper or spend some idle time with friends catching up on gossip. Coffee Barrel caters for every whim and season in Westdene, Bloemfontein.

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.

Bloemfontein’s favourite alternative and trendy Afrikaans venue is the place to hang out with mates, grab hearty pub grub and an ice cold beer, listen to cool tunes and shoot a few rounds of pool. Delightfully kitsch and tongue in cheek, Die Mystic Boer regularly host live performances and the hottest DJ’s spinning the discs. As well as being a pub and gig venue, Die Mystic Boer is a fully functional restaurant that serves a wide variety of meals from pizzas to burritos to ribs and much more.

Located within the Mountain View Hotel set against a blushing backdrop of Southpanberg Mountains, Explorer’s Restaurant wraps the palate in selected South African Favourites. Perched on top of Soutpanberg with panoramic views, diners soak up the scenic backdrop dining alfresco warmed by the Rhodesian teak deck and setting sun. Boasting a comprehensive a la carte menu catering South African classics like beef wellington or duck & cherry pie, Explorer’s Restaurant infuses an elegant fine dining experiences complimented by the best wine list in the area. Whether dining by soft candlelight or sipping cocktails watching the sun silently slip away, Explorer’s Restaurant is a dining oasis for the senses.

Bloem’s trendiest, funkiest restaurant is warm and welcoming, the service is good and the Mediterranean fusion food is not only delicious, it’s healthy too. There’s live music, art on the walls, the bar is vibey and friendly staff are stylishly black-clad.

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.

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.

Ketelfontein Tea Garden is ideall located in Church Street. The restaurant serves light meals in a lovely nursery setting.

Meel is more than just a pretty place - here you can find soul food and relax. Situated just opposite Die Mystic Boer, Meel is Bloem’s answer to Melissa’s. At this delightful, new deli/bakery you can choose from the menu or opt for a fresh healthy meal from the Feast Table and have your choice weighed. The wines are great, the chocolate cake is to die for, the atmosphere friendly and the ethereal all-white decor simply enhances the goodness of the food.

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.

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.

Located just off the popular Route 62, Nuy Valley Restaurant serves a wide variety of local cuisine spilling off the top quality menu. A la carte and buffet meals entice the palate with delicious Sunday meals and booking only evening dinners highlighting special occasions. The boutique wine cellar pairs fine wines with delicious cuisine, perfect for those occasions that require something special.

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.

The Plattelander is certally loacted in Church Street. It comes hight recommended for its delicious Karoo lamb dishes and traditional fare such as pumkin fritters.

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.

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.

Located within the Windmill Casino, Rosie’s Brasserie wets the appetite with a wide variety of dishes from around the globe including traditional South African cuisine. Serving buffet dining brimming with colour and flavour, including centre cuts, grills, rotisserie and carvery, Rosie’s Brasserie exceeds its reputation as the only fulltime buffet in Bloemfontein.

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.

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.

The Horse and Mill an accommodation venue in central Colesberg houses an old country style English Pub restaurant. Adorned with Harley Davidson memorabilia, this laid back eatery offers classic Karoo dishes that focus on the best Karoo lamb of the vicinity.

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.

The Stagecoach embraces a pub and grill ambiance with delightful varieties of pizza, jumbo burgers, seafood, ribs, combos and kiddies meals on offer. Dine in cool air conditioned surrounds or on the covered veranda enjoying a delicious lunch menu, famous all day breakfasts in an old west setting. The mood beacons casual and relaxed with friendly faces and the best steaks and biggest burgers in town.

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.

Upstairs Restaurant is situated in Church street. It offers a selection of the best Karoo offerings including beef, lamb and chicken dishes. The restaurant also serves seafood.