Swartberg Restaurants

Nestled in the Underberg Village Mall, The Grind Café bursts with fresh salads, garden ripened produce and premium meats. High quality signature dishes and ever-changing specials compliment the menu ideal for breakfast, lunch or dinner. If a quick coffee or tea takes your fancy, Grind Café stock Illy Premium Coffees and ice-cold Stella Artois beer. The wine list is one worth taking note of, with the John Platter seal of approval and rating on all wines. Relax in the adjoining bar for a few drinks, or sip a coffee watching children at play in the play area.

Here the aroma of delicious food wets the appetite while rolling farmlands cradle your soul in perfect isolation. The lapping waters of the Umzinkulu River lull the senses dining alfresco, and the warm and cosy surroundings of the thatch restaurant sets the mood with a tranquil setting. Sweeping views add a dramatic backdrop to your dining experience as mouthfuls of delicious Italian cuisine wet the appetite. The menu changes daily, ensuring produce used are seasonal and fresh. Balmy summer days invites alfresco dining on the grass next to the dam, while winter warms with toasty fires and hearty dishes. Discover a peaceful haven set within breathtaking beauty of the Drankensberg at The Old Hatchery in Underberg.

Dressed in classic elegance, the dining room calms the senses with neutral colours and contrasting dark wooden furniture with view of the well-stocked wine cellar. Freshly prepared dishes burst with local ingredients and herbs fresh from the garden. The menu boasts fine seafood and interesting starters with a good selection of main dishes and deserts. Dining at Moorcroft Manor is an unforgettable experience in Southern Drakensberg.

Located just 10.5 km on Sani Pass Road, touched by magnificent views and a laid back atmosphere is The Giant’s Cup Tea Garden and Restaurant. Steeped in history and rural charm, the cosy interior hosts Cypress Wood flooring, a warming Queen Ann Stove and rustic elegance. Magnificent views cradle the senses as diners indulge in hearty breakfasts, lunches and light snacks and homemade cakes. Purchases some delightful crafts from the local crafts shop then sit down for a cup of tea in the magical tea garden.

Garnished with the most plump and voluptuous olives and a complimenting selection of wines, diners can enjoy the culinary delights influenced by Mediterranean touches for an all round sumptuous meal. With delectable daily specials and firm favourites found in the Ala Carte menu this welcoming and warm establishment rewards with gastronomic delight. Enjoy signature dishes such as the ever-popular prawn tails wrapped in phyllo served with dill, sweet chilli and Greek yoghurt dipping sauce. For meat lovers, the dijon, avocado and feta sirloin is a melt-in-the-mouth 300g of succulent deliciousness. For the seafood lovers, try the extensive array of dishes grilled and basted in their very own secret basting. Round off a satisfying meal with delectably sinful desserts such as the kahlua avalanche comprised of vanilla ice cream wrapped in a pancake, smothered in kahlua, nuts and bar one sauce or the death by chocolate, which consists of warm chocolate fudge cake smothered in bar one sauce and served with ice cream or cream. Olive and Oil will delight and intoxicate the palate with taste sensations seduced by Mediterranean flair for a truly pleasurable taste experience.