Schoemanskloof Restaurants

The atmosphere exudes peacefulness flanked by dramatic cliffs and trickling streams. Savour a memorable 4-course dinner or hearty breakfasts to kick start the day. Lunches revitalise with light and fulfilling selections. This family owned restaurant prides itself on personalised service and is renowned as one of the fine dining experiences in Waterval. Enjoy a meal in intimate surrounds or alfresco in the tea garden. If a languid lunch calls for some sporting time, then bask in the sports pub filling up on pub grub. 5 Owls Restaurant welcomes families and invites relaxation in beautiful surrounds at BergWater Lodge, Waterval.

Housed in the Autumn Guest House, Autumn Breath bistro and coffee shop relaxes the palate with tasty light meals over breakfast and lunch or delicious cakes enjoyed with a cup of aromatic coffee. Relax in peaceful surrounds savouring blissful simplicity at Autumn Breath in Graskop.

The perfect place to enjoy light meals and comfort food over breakfast or lunch, Country Corner satisfies with buffets and harvest tables laden with a variety of dishes and salads. Soak up country style hospitality inside this charming double storey house for a relaxed dining experience in Dullstroom. Bookings essential.

Located in the historic town of Lydenberg, Bistro @ 59 secures a serene atmosphere and architecture that embraces nostalgic periods of a bygone era. Indulge the spirit further with a therapeutic shopping at the onsite décor warehouse after or before a scrumptious meal at Bistro @ 59 in Lydenburg.

Whether a morning or afternoon tea takes your fancy, The Rambling Rose Victorian Tea Garden offers an indulging pastime in beautiful rose gardens pampered by delicately brewed tea and expertly mastered coffee. Enjoy a variety of light meals, sit back and relax next to the crackling fire or soak up the summer breeze with a gentle ice tea, wherever tea takes you, indulge in this grand affair at The Rambling Rose Victorian Tea Garden in Mpumalanga.

Relish in good home-style cooking featuring country and game delicacies alongside succulent seafood dishes. Enjoy a leisurely meal delighting in rump, fillet and venison, including the more unusual grilled medallions of warthog and pan-fried crocodile. Wild game dishes entice the palate such as ostrich filets, pan fried crocodile kebabs and warthog goulash. Browse the internet or relax in calming surrounds finishing off a good days work satisfying the palate at The Wild Fig Tree Restaurant in Sabie.

Exuding a harmonious and romantic setting, Walkersons Country Manor seduces with a variety of courses and signatures dishes that transport the palate on a culinary journey. Start the day with a hearty breakfast on the sundrenched patio or pick up a romantic picnic basket made to order laden with chef’s delights and a chilled bottle of chardonnay. Dine within the warm and romantic ambiance of a cracking fireplace sipping a vintage wine and fusion of roast duck with a black cherry sauce and rainbow trout or sit back and soak up the beauty of Walkersons over a languid lunch. From delicious English breakfasts, languid lunches, romantic dinners to personalised picnic baskets, dining at Walkersons Country Manor is a grand affair to be remembered.

Dining at Kloppenheim is sumptuous affair laden with endless spreads of fruit, homemade goodies, baked delights, cold meats and cheeses. The menu proffers pub lunches and delicious lighter meals and dinner in 4-course high style. Infused with international influences the menu takes on local flare too complimented with some of South Africa’s fine wines and wines from France, Italy. The wine cellar extends over 6000 bottles alongside decadent dining; Kloppenheim is well worth the visit – at least once!

This bustling restaurant sets the mood with charm and vibey interior, whispering bold statements of colour and attitude. The menu verses exciting dishes and offers the famous prawn and calamari pasta tossed in a simple tomato onion sauce, but enrobes the palate with heavenly flavours. Indulge in the traditional flavours of Dullstroom and order a whole trout, deboned, with almonds and garlic. Hearty appetites can savour the bushveld Impala or Karoo-lamb pie rounded off by a melt in the mouth malva pudding.

The décor embraces rustic elegance with cosy interior and wooden bar warmed by a cracking winter fire. The private dining room invites comfortable dining during colder months and the scenic patio filled with refreshing country air makes for perfect alfresco dining in the summer time. The menu offers pub fare infused with traditional country cuisine in a relaxed setting that aims to satisfy hungry palates.

Canimambo Restaurant features an intimate setting inside for quiet meals by the fire-side or a sun deck for lazy Saturday afternoons (weather permitting!) It boasts the most tender giblets, the freshest prawns and the most succulent rump this side of the equator,with legendary Prego's and monstrous toasted sandwiches. Feijoada(Bean Stew),Steak Regionale,Chacuti and Seafood Rice are some of the dishes you will find on their menu exclusively. Conscious of their carbon footprint, they are actively recycle the majority of their waste as well as grow their own organic salad greens. The Caldo Verde (or Kale Soup) is another unique dish that you will only find at Canimambo, the recipe handed down through the family from its inception in Lisbon.

The eclectic menu favours home cooking and South African meals complimented by proud South African wines. Diners enjoy a warm and inviting atmosphere sampling delights such as gruyère soufflé and red wine braised lamb shank with cucumber salsa concluded by youngberry meringue hazelnut tart. Relax and indulge at Fibs Restaurant in Dullstroom in Mpumalanga.

Situated in the lush surrounds of Sabie, flanked by unspoilt forests, mountain streams and waterfalls, Lone Creek River Lodge beacons sumptuous dining affairs amidst the warmth, peace and tranquility of Mpumalanga. Enjoy decadent breakfasts, scrumptious lunches and romantic dinners or celebrate life with that special someone dining in secluded privacy. The wine cellar caters for those with intimate tastes who enjoy selections of fine South African wine to compliment the occasion. Enjoy the beauty of Sabie and celebrate life through palate at Lone Creek River Lodge in Mpumalanga.

Duck and Trout inspires the true essence of Dullstroom. This authentic country pub invites relaxation and friendship centered round blazing log fires and hearty country cuisine. Housed inside an old country dairy, Duck and Trout carries an informal approach to dining and authentic pub atmosphere. The menu secures easygoing palates with specialty pizzas, hamburgers, curries, steak, fish and chips and famous dishes such as duck and cherry pie lingering on the blackboard. Enjoy a glass of wine or soothing beer huddled around the warm pizza oven enjoying hearty conversation at the Duck and Trout in Dullstroom.

Pickles and Things capture the look and feel of a real Dullstroom cabin with minimalist interior and sweet cottage pain windows. The menu proffers delights such as smoked trout rosettes with green-pepper relish and a swirl of sweet balsamic; perfectly poached chicken breast with a pesto and mustard filling; and a red-pepper sauce served with simple risotto. The menu caters with fun and playfulness evident in deserts such as chocolate fondant, playfully served in a cup and saucer. Sample the taste of Dullstroom at this playful bistro brimming with fusion cuisine and a relaxed attitude.

Set in the heart of Dullstroom village, a mecca for fly fishing and tranquillity, Peebles Country Retreat invites elegant dining wrapped in beamed ceilings and an open stone fireplace. A memorable dining experience beacons candlelit dinners next to the roaring fire sampling exciting and creative cuisine paired with a fine selection of wines from the stocked wine cellar. Whether breakfast, lunch or dinner, Peebles Country Retreat immerses the palate in a bygone era and unforgettable dining experience.

The stylish and elegant dining room boasts roaring fireplaces touched with timeless charm and pampered hospitality. Enjoy an assortment of delicious fusion cuisine alongside traditional favourites in the elegant dining room or if weather permits in the rustic garden flanked by views of the majestic mountains and private lake. The diverse menu boasts excellent choices and an award winning wine list, perfectly set to pamper lovers of fine dining.

Exuding a unique environment diners indulge in the famous potjies served in cast iron pots laden with seafood, beef, curry and oxtail choices. Smokey’s pancakes cater for those with a lighter palate and boast fluffy pancakes served with side salads and choice of fillings. The spare ribs are renowned for being the largest around, marinated and basted to perfection and if seafood sets the mood, try the paella pans layered with a variety of seafood and prawns served with spicy rice. The Smokey Train offers relaxed fine dining and abundance of dishes suited to satisfy the most discerning palate.

The Woodsman on Main Street, Sabie boasts panoramic views perched atop a mountainside. Serving breakfast and light meals through out the day, diners soak up local, Greek and Cypriot flavours, faithfully created to authentic recipes. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes starting with scrumptious breakfasts such as continental with muffins, honey, and maple syrup or jam and light meals. Hearty servings of dishes are available infused with Greek flare. Try traditional rump or fillet steak and ribs, arni kleftiko (lamb on the bone, seasoned with herbs), the Woodsman platter, grilled kingklip and kalamarakia (grilled calamari with lemon, herbs and spices served with Greek rice and vegetables). Local trout is served fresh and smoked and Ostrich fillet and venison dishes offer alternate tastes. Starters range from sikotakia (chicken livers with origanum and fresh lemon juice) and spanakopita (spinach wrapped in phylo pastry). The dessert menu is a must with heavenly baklava, halva ice cream and Greek kisses. The Woodsman offers fantastic Greek dishes with a hint of local flare in relaxed surroundings, perfect for any occasion.

Flanked by majestic views across the escarpment and lowveld nestled in mountainous countryside, diners enjoy the extensive a la Carte menu brimming with freshly prepared produce. Start the day with a hearty breakfast on the pool deck or dinner in the welcoming restaurant offering an array of choice from the set menu, buffets and themed dinner nights. Mysty Mountain Lodge transports the senses away from the hustle and bustle of daily life into tranquillity and deliciousness on a plate.