South Africa Restaurants

Set deep in the stunning countryside of Helderberg is 96 Winery Road. The main menu is updated four times a year, while the seasonal menu changes much more frequently, nearly every day. A very impressive wine list, comprising around 250 wines leave diners truly spoilt for choice.

Soak up the country modern feel touched with rustic elegance enjoying decadent selections and freshly baked artisan breads. Vibrant and fresh scattered with mismatched tables and elegantly curved chairs, Bocadillos transcends to elegant chic with focal mirrors, leather banquets, chandeliers and striking wallpapers. The menu bursts with gourmet delights, artisan breads, French patisserie, sumptuous breakfasts, salads, sandwiches and heavenly bakes. Enjoy a slow breakfast with a creamy cup of coffee and newspaper taking in the lingering aromas of freshly baked bread at Bocadillos.

Cradled in the lush Eilandia Valley, Bon Rouge Bistro offers gourmet picnic baskets, salads, cold meats and cheeses, perfect for alfresco dining. Enjoy plated and buffet meals on Sunday and daily local cuisine such as waterblommetjiebredie and traditional Cape style bobotie. All meals compliment decadent wines from the Bon Cap Wine Cellar. Bon Rouge Bistro offers a lunch and dinner menu, revised daily, dependent on fresh produce. Bookings essential.

The décor exudes style and comfort, delectable meals and alfresco occasions in the sunlit rose garden. Generous portions of creature comforts such as French toast, beer battered fish and slow roasted oxtail compliments the delicate flavours of locally produced wines. A jungle gym and kiddies menu favours young palates while adults relax over a refreshing glass of wine and intimate meal.

Peruse the delicious a la carte and buffet menu brimming with local cuisine and excellent award winning wines. Dine in rustic elegance framed by exposed beams and low ambient lighting with soft copper hue tables draped in traditional patterned tablecloths. Buffelsdrift specialises in local Karoo cuisine complimented by homemade preserves, chutney, pickles, fresh produce, herbs and bread. The grand fireplace adds cosy warmth to cold winter evenings and French doors invite the balmy summer evenings in extending out onto the wooden deck. Wrap the senses in soothing surrounds and delicious cuisine enchanted by the occasional call of the wild at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge in Oudtshoorn.

Cradled in the poster town of Vaalwater in a shady peaceful garden retreat, the Bush Stop Café is a passport to heavenly cuisine enticed by eclectic charm and rustic ambiance. A great place to spend the day immersed in laid-back breakfasts or languid lunches feasting from freshly prepared creations such as slow-roasted lamb with garlic, rosemary and mint or smoked salmon with avo, watercress and pickled ginger mayo. Boasting legendary milkshakes and homemade treats such as refreshing mint and ginger granita or mini lemon cupcakes with beetroot topping, Bush Stop Café entices and invites a wholesome approach to dining in the tranquil surrounds of a shady garden.

Situated in the town of Alicedale, Bushman Sands Hotel and Golf Course invites warm hospitality and personal service. Peruse the a la carte menu in elegant country style with influences of Xhosa, English, Afrikaans and Cape Malay cuisine. Alongside a la carte lunches, evening dinners and hearty breakfasts, Bushman Sands Hotel and Golf Course offers elegant country style dining.

This country retreat embraces passion, love and tranquillity enticed by fresh country cuisine and decadent wine list. Named after the great Italian Opera singer, prima donna, Renate Tebaldi, Café Tebaldi warms the palate with resounding signature dishes. The superb a la carte menu proudly seduces with rolled sirloin served on parmesan mash with a berry and red wine sauce. Vegetarians melt with asparagus and sundried tomato risotto with truffle oil or aglio olio el greco- spaghetti with local olive oil, garlic, fresh basil, grilled haloumi cheese and parmesan shavings. Our lunch menu offers a wide selection of fresh country cuisine ranging from healthy vegetable wraps to gourmet burgers and sandwiches, and the noted fish and chips, the best in the Breede River Valley. Spend the day enjoying quality time immersed in a scenic backdrop of beauty and splendour indulged by wine, food and love at Café Tebaldi.

Ideally located on popular 6th Avenue, Cobblestone Bakery seduces longing palates with fresh bread baked daily, cappuccinos, breakfasts, healthy lunches and crispy pizzas. Focusing on traditional methods using old-fashioned grained flours flourished in a labour of love and a selection of heavenly treats. Dine indoors in the softly balanced and calming ambiance or lounge alfresco on the sheltered porch, beach café style. Sample signature creamy chicken livers, crispy flat bread with salmon and cream cheese, magic bars, coffee and cappuccino. Cobblestone Bakery exudes a clean, vibrant setting softened by elegant fabrics and decadent fare.

Located in the idyllic village of Koringberg, Cornberg Café is situated in an old farm barn with picturesque views and private ambiance. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinners, and a good dollop of relaxation, diners enjoy a simple a la Carte menu brimming with seasonal dishes. Start the day with a wholesome breakfast, or unwind in tranquility over a hearty pub lunch, Cornberg Café is your relaxed country experience in the heart of Koringberg.

An idyllic place to relax and enjoy languid lunches and scrumptious breakfasts in the spectacular surrounds of Kamperus. Serving an array of delicious meals from light lunches, afternoon teas and hearty lunches, diners soak up tranquil surrounds complimented by good food and great coffee.

Located 8km from Bredasdorp, on the Nacht Wacht Farm, Country Cuisine Restaurant offers personal dining on a modern sheep and cattle farm. The historic building dates back to the early 1800’s boasting a whitewashed look and elegant country interior laden with the smell of fresh flowers and art. The menu leans towards personal attention, alongside signature and chef’s dishes such as Springbok Carpaccio with Gruyère and fresh rocket, rack of Lamb with a balsamic, cranberry and fig reduction served with a garlic and sweet potato mash and crusty Crème Brulee. Immerse the palate in relaxed country cuisine and discover crisp clean tastes and a stylish wine list to compliment your experience.

The Country Kitchen has been dubbed Tuscan and Mediterranean in style. Located in the wine tasting facility of Mont Rochelle vineyards, the restaurant offers relaxed dining, with a slant on Mediterranean fare. This is the perfect spot for an al fresco lunch or cosy dinner. The décor is rustic, from authentic wooden tables to potted herbs, huge candelabra and a cosy fireplace.It might only be a few minutes drive from town but this restaurant is a world apart when it comes to soaking up the sights and sounds of the Winelands. Wine tasting can be conducted at restaurant tables – a perfect way to see which wine goes best with dishes ordered.Alternatively for those wanting more fresh air and relaxation, pick up a picnic basket at the Country Kitchen and take a stroll through the vineyards to the dam, into the rose garden or to the shade of an oak tree and make yourself comfortable. Unpack your basket of delights, a cold bottle of wine, lay back, relax and watch the horse riders meandering along the vineyard paths on their way to enjoying a wine tasting and cellar tour at Mont Rochelle.Open daily from 10:00 to 19:00 (Last seating at 18:00)Dinner Monday and Tuesday at 19:00 (Last seating at 20:30)Closed Wednesday to Sunday for dinner.

Stellenbosch Simonsig Wine Estate boasts the elegant Cuvee restaurant. Located at the one of the starting points of the Stellenbosch wine route, this eatery serves all the best loved South African dishes with plenty of ambiance to set the mood for a good meal out. The restaurant is cosy with its old school Cape Dutch décor and offers a seasonal menu to match. All dishes may be ordered as half or full portions, which suits the undecided who want some of this with some of that. Traditionalists will be soothed with the likes of loin of Kalahari Springbok or flame grilled fillet of beef with roasted vine tomatoes, while others may be tickled by Cape Malay Bobotie samosas with Malmesbury yoghurt and Antoinette Malan’s Muscat jam. Not forgetting that the wine farm is famous for its Méthode Cap Classique (making sparkling wine in the French tradition), be sure to sample some bubbly with starters. The establishment also has an additional area for private functions. The Van Niekerk Room is modern, sleek and sophisticated and accommodates parties of thirty or more.

We serve delicious Cape-country food using local and seasonal ingredients. Summer includes salads from our garden, a gourmet Springbok burger, local-style ploughman's platter of olives, sundried tomatoes, grilled aubergine, Boerenkaas and relish, West Coast mussels in curried Malay broth, savoury tarts with organic salad and pan-fried baby calamari. Dinner includes slow-cooked Moroccan lamb shanks, aged rib-eye steak on risotto and fresh grilled line fish - to name a few items on our menu. We serve delicious home-made desserts which include chocolate torte, pear and almond frangipane and tarte au citron. The menu is small but there is always something for everyone. Our food is fresh and prepared daily with a big emphasis on the quality - we use free range and organic where possible. Our wine list comprises wine from Robertson and McGragor Valley only and these compliment our dishes beautifully. If you would prefer to bring your own, we do ask a corkage fee. We are open from Thursday to Sunday for lunch, from Thursday to Saturday for dinner, and on Saturday and Sunday for breakfast. Our daytime hours are fro 9 am to 4 pm, and our evening hours are from 7 pm to 10 pm. Bookings are essential for evening dinners and Sunday lunches.

Fantastic atmosphere, excellent food and world-class wines compliments true country hospitality and delicious robust country cuisine. Enjoy dining with a personal touch during chilly winters savoring delicate venison, roast Lamb shank, Duck, Trout and Free State oxtail. The pub lunch menu compliments languid dining alongside lighter meals, pizza and entertaining children’s menu. Visit Duck and Hound Family Steakhouse for a taste of atmospheric dining in the Eastern Free State Highlands of Clarens.

Dose up on decadent delights wrapped in quirky décor and country ambiance, Eseltjiesrus Country Kitchen robes the palate with South African cuisine infused with an international twist. Start the day with a full breakfast, omelette, French toast or a health option of muesli, yoghurt, fresh fruit and honey. Light lunches offer toasted sandwiches and homemade hamburgers followed by heartier meals such as homemade pies, oxtail ragout, Lamb curry and coq-au-van. The bakery delights with homemade scones and savoury muffins, baked daily, and a varied selection of decadent deserts. Revive a balmy summer day with a glass of refreshing homemade ginger beer and lemonade or select homegrown wines from the small but affordable wine list. Vegetarians pamper the palate with varied delights such as spinach and blue cheese pie, vegetarian lasagne and lentil nut roast. Dine indoors or alfresco on the patios, looking out onto a garden brimming with Aloes and Palms. Eseltjierus Country Kitchen is the perfect place for slow breakfasts and teatime treats.

Deep in the scenic Robertson Valley is an award-winning restaurant that has diners returning again and again.Enjoy long leisurely lunches with stunning views spanning the vineyards and Sonderend Mountains in the distance.The decor is simple and unpretentious and creates a charming and tranquil atmosphere. A large verandah complete with umbrellas provides a great place to enjoy al fresco dining.Country cuisine is the order of the day, created with care using seasonal ingredients and fresh vegetables and herbs from the garden. Portions are substantial and diners have a superb selection of the finest wines from the Robertson Valley to choose as an accompaniment.

Fyndraai is an exciting restaurant with a local twist, on the Solms-Delta wine estate outside Franschhoek. The food, like its adventurous wines, lives up to the Solms-Delta claim of being proudly Hiervandaan (‘from this place’).You not only walk into history in the 325-year-old wine farm restaurant, you walk OVER it. The glass floor covers the archaeological substructure of a 1740 wine cellar.The innovative menu further combines historical ingredients with contemporary tastes. Seasonal menus with daily specials break away from the Franschhoek norm, with food that is “anything but french”. Instead, Fyndraai explores genuine Cape culinary traditions: European, Asian and African. This truly is ‘food of origin’. Enjoy your meal paired with the equally innovative Solms wines that range from the serious and highly rated through unusual to light-hearted quaffers. There’s something for all palates and pockets - by the bottle and the glass. And yes, there is a glossary translating the unfamiliar local names for foreign visitors.Picnic throughout the year in the farm’s enchanting riverside forest. Appetising fresh baskets are available, with delicious vegetarian options.Booking for parties of more than 10 essential and set menus available for groups.Solms-Delta  is the perfect place for a day out in the country. Make sure you include Wine tasting and a visit to the farm Museum van de Caab too - admission to both is free.Fyndraai is open Tuesdays to Saturdays 10.00am to 6.00pm; Sundays and Mondays 10.00am to 5.00pm. Drinks and snacks will be available from 10.00am to 12.00noon, following which lunch will be served.

Hilda’s Kitchen boasts modern country fare and an ever-changing menu within the beautiful surrounds of an old Cape Dutch farmhouse. Enjoy hearty soups such as cream of broccoli or corn chowder, fish cakes with dashed with Asian infusions and tasty savoury bakes. Meat lovers wallow in slow roasted pork belly or a rich lamb pie or laid back Old Man’s prego roll with homemade garlic mayonnaise and hand-cut fries is a winner. Wooden floors, high ceilings and graceful charm compliment fine estate wines and hearty cuisine. The service is friendly and attentive, perfect for an easygoing lunch with friends and family.

A wonderfully wild dining experience, the Hippo Hollow restaurant provides a unique setting in which to enjoy superb food and a great atmosphere. The restaurant provides breakfast, lunch and dinner from a continually updated menu offering local food in all its wonderful forms.

The menu exudes country warmth and invites languid lunches in the shade of an old tree or within the comfort of the shaded stoep. Enjoy freshly made comfort food flanked by the Magaliesburg Mountains and the smell of freshly brewed coffee.

The Farmstall proffers a unique and intriguing dining and shopping experience. Refreshing beverages, farm cooked meals and aromatic coffees flanked by mouthwatering farm produce and delicious goodies to take home. Enjoy the most romantic and colourful sunsets at this desert oasis farmstall.

Moonooi Golf Club welcomes non-members and the public to savour the delights of dining in tranquil surrounds enjoying meals from the extensive menu. Offering breakfast, light meals, a la carte and lunch, with specialty dishes such as Karon beef steaks tantalizing the palate, diners peruse and enjoy the intimate surrounds of Kingfisher Restaurant in Mooinooi, Hartebeestpoort.

Sumptuous country fare is the order of the day at this rustic and truly charming venue in beautiful Franschhoek.A superb menu offers delicious country cooking and the wine list is excellent and very well priced. There is straw wine available aswell, for diners who fancy something a bit different.A dedicated team on the restaurant floor make a point of making diners feel relaxed and expertly tended to without any intrusion.Set in a barn that dates back 200 years, the venue adapts to warm and cold weather perfectly with a cosy interior and lush lawns and patios to enjoy the warmer days.Come for the delicious food, the cheese tasting or even the live jazz on weekends through summer!

Absolutely stunning sweeping views of the Franschhoek Valley provide the perfect backdrop for this restaurant’s delicious contemporary country cuisine. It’s the perfect setting for a very lazy, long lunch, and their lunches are legendary! La Petite Ferme delivers innovative food using fresh local ingredients. Consistently voted one of the 'Top 10 Restaurants' by Wine Magazine, it’s definitely worth a visit.

Madre's Kitchen and Country Grocer is set on a farm just outside Stanford village. Surrounded by vineyards and overlooking the dam, it's a great spot to linger with friends and loved ones. The menu is inspirational country cooking, with fresh breakfast and lunch options. Madre also produces a delicious range of wheat-free cakes. Children are well catered for and can burn off excess energy on the jungle gym and trampoline.

Delicious food spills off the a la Carte and buffet menu with summery alfresco dining on the thatched deck. Relax in the warmth of the dining room and end the weekend with a delicious Sunday breakfast or lunch. Magaliesburg Restaurant hosts perfect country cuisine in a picturesque setting.

Eccentric, rustic, bohemian and countrified, Melon Rouge is a little known restaurant serving scrumptious food. The restaurant also wears many hats, serving as an art gallery, wine cellar and cigar bar, antique store, a crafty home store, and second hand bookshop. Sit outdoors and take in the mountainous views on the enormous stoep or under the Wild Olive tree grove where the roosters roam. If you plonk yourself down on a vintage chair indoors the delicious wafting aromas will give you an insane appetite!

Nestled at the foot of the Babylonstoren Mountain is Mogg’s Country Restaurant. Well-placed along a route that goes past five wine estates, this unique restaurant epitomises everything that is ‘country’. Warm orange walls inside and out, adorned with paintings and embroidered pictures, a large fireplace, a pine ceiling and wooden tables and chairs are just some of the features that help to create a warm and welcoming ambience that will soon have you relaxing after a hard day’s wine tasting. The menu, offering the finest country and Mediterranean cuisine, is small but well-planned and constantly updated. The ingredients are home-grown and everything is homemade. For a real taste of life in the country, give Moggs Country Restaurant a try.

Sprawling lawns and gardens invites alfresco dining under an old Oak tree and roaring log fires warm frosty limbs dining on hearty country cuisine. Nestled on the Morgenhof Wine Farm, the setting captures the senses and essence of the wine lands. The menu invites a la carte lunches and afternoon teas brimming with seasonal produce and lighter options such as salads. Dine in the garden under the age-old Oak tree or within glass walled restaurant dressed in vines, warmed by the winter sunshine and fireplace at the Morgenhof Restaurant in Stellenbosch.

This quaint and charming country retreat lies on a working dairy farm nestled between rolling hills and the fresh country air. Enjoy everyday selections and sumptuous Sunday lunches or opt for the famous Nangana pies filled with mouth-watering creations. Begin the day with a farmer’s breakfast boasting eggs, bacon, cheese grillers, roosterkoek, tomato relish and marmalade. For brunch, enjoy a thick, meaty homemade soup or homemade pie served with chips and salad. For something lighter, try the Cajun Chicken salad and finally conclude the meal with an apple pie drenched with cream or ice cream. Retreat to the quiet countryside and relax, savouring delicious fare and tranquil surrounds.

Located in the heart of picturesque George is a fine country Bistro that offers a cosy dining experience and superb array of homemade cuisine. The Old Townhouse Restaurant reputation is a consistently good as their food with mouth-watering creations spilling off the menu and homemade ice cream to die for. Specialising in seafood, steaks and speciality dishes with good honest food the focus of their menu, the Old Townhouse Restaurant knows what it takes to make good pasta and grill using only the best ingredients available. Flair up the palate with sizzling Roquefort pork chips or springbok shanks, slow-roasted in beer and wine followed by delicious and to die for homemade ice cream. The wine list compact and well paired with certain wines available by glass. Stroll in and linger the day away at the Old Townhouse for a truly cosy, warm and very homely setting warmed by attentive, helpful and accommodating staff.

This classy act on the banks of the Vaal River is one of Parys' best-kept secrets, where owners Tommy and Willie will transform your visit into an experience! Friendly and professional service and excellent food from the a la carte-style menu will have you going back. Exceptional steaks and a rare variety of mutton dishes are among the extraordinary dishes that could be expected from their passionate chef. Over the past six years this has become one of Parys’ main attractions and the most popular restaurant destination in town. We also boast a cocktail deck bar on the river, exclusively for over 21s. Our stylish reception hall can accommodate up to 150 guests for a most memorable wedding or function, with an on-site chapel. Come and experience a wave of tranquillity. We are open from Wednesday to Saturday, from 11 am to 10 pm. On Sunday we are open from 11 am to 3 pm.

Complimented by views overlooking citrus orchids and the Kouga Mountains, Padlangs invites relaxation and languid dining in a shabby chic setting exuding rustic elegance. Serving a wide variety of country delights such as venison pie, curried pineapple and famous Patensie potatoes, diners are spoilt with hearty favourites and delicious Sunday carveries.

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.

Perched along the great Umzimvuba River, nestled between the Thesiger and Sulivan Mountains, Port St Johns River Lodge enjoys famous breakfasts and a la carte fare. This informal, fully licensed restaurant is the perfect setting for wholesome breakfasts and lazy lunches.

Set within the Cradle of Mankind in the foothills of the mountains is Post and Rail Country Restaurant. Harnessing the beauty of Africa and with hints of old romantic English style, this quaint eatery provides true escapism with thoughtful attention to detail in the decor like roses, and a beautiful fish pond. Take some time to experience some of Old Africa at Post and Rail Country Restaurant.

Enjoy breakfast, afternoon tea and light meals in the picturesque town of Montagu soaking up the warm African sun savouring pies, baked specials and delicious burgers using local and homegrown produce. This cute little roadside coffee shop serves up delicious meals and hearty farmhouse breakfasts in the country dining room or in the delightful tea garden. The Rambling Rose inspires lazy lunches and slow breakfasts in a farmhouse setting nestled in the picturesque village of Montagu.

This family gem boasts outstanding quality food and the most aromatic 100% Arabica Coffees this side of the Eastern Cape. Enjoy a light meal, salad or hearty breakfast with a silky cup of coffee, or pamper the palate with delectable cakes and tarts. Open 7 days per week, Red Apple Farm Stall completes the meal with an onsite gift shop displaying a variety of exquisite and interesting gifts. Relive the taste sensation at home, the deli offers delicious home baked goods and produce to satisfy those midnight cravings. The Red Apple Farm Stall is a must see treasure trove brimming with delicious fare and exquisite gifts in the sleepy town of Riversbend.