Tzaneen Restaurants

Tastefully decorated within a tropical oasis, diners peruse the menu’s tantalising gourmet cuisine alongside a cracking winter fire or alfresco watching the setting sun under the shady Cassia Tree. There is a wide range of meat dishes from which to choose – lamb chops, eisbein and trinchado, but rumps and fillets are the best. Enjoy the regular seafood specials, offering delights such as prawns, calamari and curries. Enjoy a slice of paradise at The Tavern at Highgrove for an idyllic treat and gourmet cuisine.

With rustic blackboard menus and self-service orders placed at the bar, diners can experience pub grub and British ambiance authenticated by traditional meals and drinks. With reputation as the best pizza in Limpopo, The Pot and Plough serves up thin crust pizzas topped generously including traditional favourites such as bangers and mash. Visit The Pot and Plough for a village pub experience and feel good atmosphere halfway between Haenertsburg and Tzaneen on the R71.

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.

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.

Located in the small village of Haerertsburg along the main street, The Red Plate Restaurant inspires a tranquil environment stimulated by scrumptious food and a funky intimate atmosphere. For starters, savour the crumbed halloumi, served with sweet chilli sauce followed by succulent lamb chops and mint jelly served with spicy wedges and salad. Conclude the meal with malva pudding, served with warm custard. Voted one of the top 1000 restaurants in South Africa by Eat Out Magazine, diners can enjoy roaring winter fires, romantic dinners and alfresco lunches on the shady elm deck.

Barbecue around an open fire or soak up elegant bush dinners succumbing to the wild cries and earthy scents of Africa for an unforgettable gastronomic dining and culinary traditions of Europe. Breathtaking views capture game rich and lush river vegetation bordered by the towering Drakensberg range sets the backdrop for an unforgettable dining experience at Kuname River Lodge.

Makalali Private Game Lodge offers an array of dining experiences, located close to the mighty Drakensberg range nestled on 26 000 hectares of conservancy. Dine under a blanket of stars warmed by the soft orange hues of a boma fire sampling regional African cuisine for a truly authentic boma dinner. If dining indoors suits the palate, Makalali Private Game Lodge entices with a plated dinner or casual family style dinner. For special occasions that require perfection and pampered cuisine, diners can request private ‘Sala’ dinners for candlelit romantic evenings. Makalali Private Game Lodge seduces the palate with a truly magical bushveld experience infused with African hospitality and legendary boma dining.

Pamper the palate with a rustic yet elegant cuisine presented in heavy African cooking pots cooked over a gentle flame. Guests dine around an open fire in a circular indoor boma with choices selected and cooked by expert chefs. Kapama Buffalo Camp entices the wild call of Africa around roaring fires and traditional cooking techniques for an authentic dining experience.

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.

Dine alfresco or within the intimate indoor setting savouring leisurely breakfasts and languorous lunches perfect for idling the day away or family get togethers. With a beautiful patio extending out onto a farmyard garden setting, diners enjoy a variety of dishes like smoked chicken and mango salad with a yoghurt dressing, gorgonzola, tomato and basil pesto salad, oxtail with butternut mash and roasted root vegetables and Kabeljou with a lemon caper sauce available everyday. Take delight in gourmet cheeses, breads and delectable pastries or savour the sweet sanctuary of baked goods such as fresh scones, muffins and cakes. The Farmyard Trading Post Restaurant serves up a country style cuisine complimented by contemporary classics and modern comfort.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the art of decadent oxtail or elegantly served Mopane worms at this impressive restaurant in Polokwane. Mawetse Fine Dining serves everyday South African food such as traditional oxtail complimented by the best wine list in Polokwane including impressive estate and boutique wines. Seduced by crystal glasses and porcelain, Mawetse Fine Dining adds a touch of class and elegance to a South African dining experience.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.