Rondevlei Restaurants

Immerse the senses with natural surrounds and food seasoned with the seasons for country dining mixed with modern sensibility. Embracing a self-sustained, locally sourced approach to food captured by simplicity – Zucchini’s Restaurant menu springs to life with flavourful dishes and taste experiences that will entice the natural foodie. Fresh, vibrant food straight from the surrounds of Timberlake organic garden graces the menu with lighter meals of fresh organic spinach and smoked salmon salad, layered sandwich style (seasonal) dressed with spinach, cucumber, zucchini, fennel, rocket, raw nuts and smoked salmon, drizzled with olive oil and fresh lemon juice and pieces of orange, to mention a few. For delicious sarnies, choose from traditional springbok burger on a bagel with lettuce, balsamic onions & tomatoes or for The Hungry - slow cooked shanks with butter mash and veggies. Zucchinis Restaurant is the ideal place to linger the day away immersed in natural beauty and delicious food located at Timberlake Organic Village in Wilderness.

Noted as the best views on the Garden Route boasting unsurpassed views, Sails Restaurant indulges the palate with crisp salads, fresh fish and seafood caught straight from the breaking shores including prime beef and seasonal produce. This light and airy restaurant exudes space, golden sandy beaches and intoxicating sunsets inside or from the wooden terraced deck. Ambience is further enhanced by floor to ceiling windows, low ambient lighting and sleek minimalist décor. For starters, try tender calamari grilled or deep-fried or toasted camembert dressed with gorgonzola, walnuts and fig preserve. Refresh the palate with crispy salads perfect for lazy summer days or 100% homemade gourmet beef burgers or sandwiches. From mouth-watering spare ribs, crispy eisbein and flame grilled chicken to vegetarian dishes and special Little Sailors menu, diners can indulge and relax enjoying good food and decadent desserts making Sails restaurant a must see destination when in the garden route.

Enjoy laid-back atmosphere and great food with locals in a warm welcoming setting with possibly the best pizzas in the Garden Route. From beautiful salads, pastas, grills and seafood, Pomodoro’s dishes exude traditional recipes sourced straight from Italy. For serious palates who enjoy seriously good food, indulging on an authentic Italian menu coupled with a well-partnered wine or drink, diners can expect true Italian hospitality with a cosy ambience for a relaxed, warm experience.

Superb cuisine, wonderful wines, friendly and professional service in a setting that is elegant is the credo for fine dining at Serendipity. The five course South African inspired table d’hôte menu, experienced leisurely in a refined atmosphere that increases the pleasure of your dining experience is the benchmark of Serendipity.

Enjoy rainbow cuisine pampered by beautiful surroundings in an intimate restaurant for a relaxed un-rushed dining experience. Boasting voluptuous seafood, tender game and meat including vegetarian options, Palms Wilderness Restaurant embraces delectable cuisine in a sublime atmosphere. With complimenting estate wines from the cellar and a daily revised menu using only fresh seasonal produce, patrons can be sure of a tantalising experience brimming with creativity at the Palms Wilderness Restaurant.

A feast for the senses brimming with colour and unusual flavours sets off a memorable dining experience coupled with a trendy thatched interior dressed in the red and oranges of African plains cradled by warmth and hospitality. Enjoy the colourful and distinctive sounds of African music while indulging in starters of calamari succulently cooked in Cajun spices with rice and lemon butter or a portion of spicy prawns & litchi salad dressed in Roquefort cheese, litchis, rocket, origanum and assorted roasted seeds with poppadum and sweet chilli dressing. If something more substantial suites your taste, indulge in a mouth-watering 3 sauce fillet perfectly spiced and served with a blue cheese & walnut sauce, cognac & pepper sauce & a chilli chocolate sauce with veggies and potato wedges or mash. Take delight marvelling at the African treasures on display while indulging on decadent dune wedge melted chocolate fudge and shortbread with ice cream. The Girls Restaurant will enrobe the taste buds on a culinary journey in a warm and cosy setting that embraces true African hospitability.

Enjoy pure, unpretentious coastal cuisine using real food as close to their natural state drenched with olive oil and natural goodness. Blue Olive Restaurant embraces family traditions and fresh produce sourced straight from local farmers where family and friends can share and get together to enjoy the simple things in life. Tantalise the taste buds next to a cracking fireplace during winter or linger around in the afternoon sun on the wooden deck shaded by ancient Milk woods. From classic eggs Benedict drenched in hollandaise sauce to healthy fruity muesli dressed in yogurt, honey and fruit salad for breakfast. For tempting starters try either Springbok Carpaccio served on a bed of rocket, parmesan and balsamic reduction or Feta, olive, cocktail tomatoes & garlic drizzled with pesto olive oil to mention a few. Move on to a succulent 500g T-bone steak grilled to perfection served with potato wedges and veggies followed by sinful chocolate nemesis a deep-fried chocolate bar wrapped in a phyllo pastry. The Blue Olive Restaurant caters and satisfies the most exotic palates with smooth, easy-going cuisine touched by African hospitality and Mediterranean flair.

Rated as one of the top 10 restaurants in the Garden Route, Cinnamon Boutique Restaurant offers the best of culinary delights, freshly prepared in a spacious and intimate setting exclusively designed. Relax while enjoying the tropical surroundings and elegant setting before setting off on a culinary journey freshly prepared from the Ala Carte menu partnered with a complimenting wine from the extensive wine lists chosen exclusively to compliment your choice of food. Begin your meal with Smoked Salmon with Potato Rosti and black pepper Crème Fraiche followed by fresh Line Fish of the day with sesame seed tiger prawns or a Springbok Babootie with Saffron Basmati rice and roasted vegetables. Wrapped in a sumptuous setting dressed in warming paprika red walls and heightened by high back chairs, contrasting silver cutlery, fine crystal glasses and the tranquil surrounds of the gardens, diners can peruse in a choice of delectable food and extensive wine list. Relax and enjoy the serene ambience sipping a soothing cognac or coffee on the patio or in one of the exclusive lounge areas before heading home from a magical dining experience at Cinnamon Boutique Restaurant.

Enjoy fine dining, breakfast, lunch or dinner at the Riverside Kitchen housed in large double volume thatch building or alfresco on the warming terrace overlooking the river. Entice the taste buds with eclectic cuisine and heavenly game with choices ranging from tender Espetada chunks of sizzling beef and kudu meat with herbed butter dripping melting down the skewer, or the a platter of kudu (antelope), ostrich and springbok succinctly cooked to perfection and for fish lovers, a duo of delicately cooked cob and yellowtail line fish. The Riverside Kitchen is an eclectic escape to the shores of South Africa cuisine in a relaxed unpretentious setting.

Boasting versatile cuisine influenced by European / Swiss dishes, Fat Susi’s Bistro offers something new to visitors looking for authentic Bistro food. With ever- changing specials and reasonable prices, this long-standing bistro has become a hot spot with locals and tourists alike. Discover home roasted coffee, delectable cakes and mouth-watering selections of freshly made food imported and local at Fat Susi’s Bistro on Main Street.

ChefAlma@Groenvlei Restaurant is situated in beautiful Lake Pleasant Resort just outside Sedgefield in the heart of the Garden Route, South Africa. The restaurant serves laid-back rustic food with a clean modern twist, and beautifully presented with care. The menu changes periodically and will always include local seasonal produce, own homegrown herbs, vegetables and sprouts. Try some of the decadent desserts and cakes. The resort is in a natural bird sanctuary on the shores of tranquil Groenvlei, the only freshwater lake on the Garden Route. The lake beachfront, with its sandy beach and lawns, is particularly safe for young children. On the eastern boundary of the resort is the 2000 hectare Goukamma Nature Reserve. Currently we are serving breakfast from 8:00 to 12:00, lunch from 12:00 to 17:00, and dinner from 17:00 to 21:00. We are closed on Sunday evenings and Mondays.

Perched along the shimmering shores of Lake Pleasant Living, enjoying far-reaching views and cooling breezes, Bistro on the Lake slows down the palate and conversation with delectable cuisine and breathtaking views for a lingering awe inspiring dining experience. Offering an array of seafood and contemporary dishes overlooking the lake, patrons can indulge in superb food complimented by unobtrusive service and good wine with the occasional silence broken by fish eagle. Whether enjoying a hearty breakfast, lingering lunch or romantic dinner, Bistro on the Lake seduces the senses with mouth-watering cuisine, languid dining and friendly service immersed in a tranquil setting that captures the essence of relaxation.

South African cuisine with a Turkish twist ensures a superbly unique dining experience at Kafe Serefe. With a menu that includes both South African favourites like steak, lamb and pork as well as traditional Turkish fare, Kafe Serefe is a one-of-a kind restaurant on the stunning Garden Route. Continuing the Turkish theme, there is Belly Dancing on selected evenings as well as traditional Turkish welcoming rituals for diners upon arriving. The warm and inviting atmosphere and excellent service will make sure that your experience at Kafe Serefe is a memorable one.

This popular coffee shop is a well-known oasis serving up delights and tantalizing dishes in a peaceful and classic setting. House of Flavour evokes feelings of serenity and peace with every slice of heaven they serve. A well known eatery that embraces a classic and modern atmosphere serving a wide variety of breakfasts, light meals, prime cut beef and succulent prawns and sandwiches. Located in the gentle heart of George, House of Flavour bewitches the senses with a charismatic charm and warm embrace.

Inspired by soul and hearty culinary dishes from around the world, The Rose on York Restaurant tempts the palate with home-style fusions of gastronomic delights. Soak up the relaxed and languid ambience warmed by tasteful antiques, laughter and happiness while savouring good dining and the sounds of soulful soothing music. Nestled in “Die Oorskotjie Gebou” in York Street, The Rose on York Restaurant is one of George’s best-kept secrets. With hearty culinary dishes from around the world, sourced locally, patrons can be sure of the freshest selections served with delicious vegetables and exotic herb salads. The sumptuous rich interior provides the perfect place to curl up and relax in front of the fireplace for a game of chess while waiting on the delectable cuisine to be prepared. With wine selections from the seductive “in the mood” menu and delicious fusions of home-style delights, The Rose on York Restaurant offer fine dining and what the imagination desires.

La Capinnina meaning “Little House” does it the way true Italians do – with style. Exuding a continental ambience and intimate atmosphere, diners can expect first class friendly service and crispy thin baked crust pizzas baked to perfection. Warmed by shades of gold, green and copper red, the décor relishes rustic country-style dining enhanced by interesting artwork and wrought iron fixtures. The artwork serves food-for-thought alongside an intimate atmosphere. The comprehensive menu serves up homely Italian fare such as crispy wood-fired pizzas, pastas, fish and grills with a good selection of specials. Dining indoors or al fresco on the front patio by candle light creates a soft soothing ambience. La Capinnina’s homely menu and attractive location is a must for everything Italian for a relaxing and welcoming affair.

Renowned for their unusual combinations, this light airy restaurant revives the palate with the likes of fluffy omelettes with Chinese-style chicken dressed in tangy Hoison Sauce for an interesting twist on the traditional omelette. With an extensive Ala Carte menu serving breakfasts and lunches, Conservatory at Meade House delights the senses with succulent steaks and grilled fish or delectable teas and coffees complimented with moist cakes and freshly baked muffins. Whether delighting in a light lunch or simply relaxing with a cup of tea, Conservatory at Meade House will soothe away the day in an idyllic setting oozing with character and grace in one of the oldest homes in George.

Reel n Rustic entices palates with fresh produce and prime mature cuts dusted with exotic spices from around the globe. Exuding a presence of mid 30’s and 40’s poster town adorned with inspirational wall frescoes depicting an bygone era, Reel n Rustic collects memories of unforgettable dining and mouth-watering cuisine. Boasting the freshest seafood, prime cuts, aged meats, and an authentic atmosphere, diners lull the palate with memorable meals paired with excellent diners club awarded wine list. Dine amidst the reminiscent décor warmed by a roaring winter fire, or soak up the summer breeze, alfresco, on the wooden deck. However you choose to dine, Reel n Rustic will entice with the perfect dining memory along the picturesque landscapes of George, in the Garden Route.

The Royal Moose is the place where the plate meets the world for feast of the senses and discovery of culinary treasures. Crafted with passion perfected over time, the world traveller can kick back and relax while marvelling at the seductive flavours. The Royal Moose is nestled in the heart of George and the scenic Garden Route and makes for a cosy, friendly reception, the perfect meeting place for family and friends. With excellent service and mouth-watering food served and prepared from fresh, The Royal Moose pays homage to the bastion of culinary treasures.

For a true slice of the famous Italian passion for food and cooking, try La Locanda. A wonderful a la carte menu is complemented by a smaller menu that changes daily to keep the options as fresh as the ingredients used to make them. The wine list is modest, providing just the options that have been expertly selected to go perfectly with the traditional Italian fare on offer and features a nice selection of imported Italian tipples. The surroundings have been designed with Tuscan homes in mind with warm colours, paintings and even a water feature to add to the relaxing atmosphere. Experience the best of Italian food on the beautiful Garden Route at La Locanda.