Uitenhage Restaurants

Open Sky invites family get togethers in the beautiful outdoors serving lunches and daily Sunday treats soothed by relaxing water features. From freshly baked cakes, tarts, quiches and homemade pies to signature dishes such as prawns on rice and calamari with chips, Open Sky satisfies the palate in tranquil treed surrounds.

This boma style restaurant secures a picturesque setting on the slopes of Lady’s Slipper Mountain in Emerald Hill. Catering for a range of tastes and traditional South African cuisine, Falcon Rock Country Restaurant opens the dining experience with summer alfresco setting alongside a roaring outdoor fire. Start with crumbed mushrooms stuffed with feta, served with tartare sauce followed by a portion of hearty bangers and mash in a tomato relish served with country style mash. Enjoy lunch in the tranquil tea garden perusing the a la carte menu or Sunday lunch in a relaxed country setting on the slopes of Lady’s Slipper Mountain at Falcon Rock Country Restaurant.

Exuding contemporary French cuisine infused with a South African twist, Elephant Walk invites comfortable relaxation and casual surrounds. Dine on succulant venison and steaks or tender lamb neck, slow-roasted with peppers, celery and tomato. Selections such as curries and seafood make for interesting alternatives. Enjoy high quality organic produce at this quaint countryside retreat.

This home away from home setting exudes warm décor lifted by dark wood, old paintings and chic chandeliers, balanced with a mix of wood and leather, cleverly mismatched country style. Enjoy everyday breakfasts and lunches made with the highest quality food and ingredients including homegrown vegetables and personal butchery. Friday evening menu contains a feast of dishes that includes slow-roasted lamb shank, matured beef steaks, veal dishes, sushi, pastas and seafood. Sue-Anne’s Food brings together Ouma’s traditional cooking techniques and international trends for a fine dining emporium experience.

Noted for serving the best thin crust pizzas and delicious half-kilo pastas, Rome Restaurant goes big on wine glasses and wine. Enjoy juicy steaks, roasted lamb necks, eisbeins or lamb shanks for lunch or dinner. Sit back with a newspaper and frothy cappuccino enjoying scrumptious breakfasts with homemade jam and roosterkoek? Rome Restaurant provides simple hearty fare for a lighthearted approach to dining.

Linger the day away immersed in colourful and vibrant surrounds greeted by welcoming hospitality and earthy tones. Dine on culinary delights flavoured with rustic ambiance and African tradition.

Exuding a warm and cosy ambiance with traditional food spilling off the menu, Shanna’s offers an intimate setting perfect for private conversations and authentic cuisine. Meals are prepared using fresh ingredient with an array of dishes to choose from such as prawns, feijoda, espetada, bacalhau and peri-peri chicken. Visit Shanna’s for a taste of Portugal and relaxed atmosphere.

With comfortable private booths and leather banquets, Grillers American Diner evokes 1950’s and 60’s memorabilia contrasted by black and white chequered floors and bold colours. Peruse the menu for great, 100% pure beef burgers, grills, surf and turf combos, sandwiches, breakfasts, hot dogs, fish, chicken, salads and pastas. Relax and relive the swinging 60’s in style complimented by fantastic children areas and a well thought out menu.

Psst... this is secret PE. Barnacles Restaurant has totally awesome panoramic sea views. This restaurant also offers delicious seafood and great steaks served in huge portions. Enjoy a cocktail on the deck while spotting dolphins and whales. Or try the delicious Bar One cake.

Boasting scrumptious cuisine spilling off the extensive menu, diners enjoy traditional English fare in a relaxed and vibrant setting. Dine indoors wrapped in dark wood panelling, low lighting and historic artefacts or outdoors in the wooden booths or social tables and benches. Serving beer on tap and one of the fines collections of draft beer in the Eastern Cape diners enjoy signatures dishes such as eisbein and ribs with a refreshing pint. Relax and slow down the senses at The Brewmaster for traditional English fare and ambiance.

Norma Jean’s invites informal chats and mesmerized stares over bold canvases of Norma Jean softened by neutral walls and well appointed furniture. Serving a range of scrumptious breakfasts, tempting lunches, great coffees, smoothies and light meals at fantastic prices, diners can soak up surrounds and relive the memories of Norma Jean.

Enjoy sundowners soaking up the magnificent setting overlooking Kings Beach with a perfect infusion of Mediterranean cuisine. Upmarket ambiance and a la carte menu allows for a relaxed and informal dining experience along the pristine shores of Kings Beach.

Serving a variety of specials designed to tantalise the palate, diners peruse weekly dishes such as Monday eat all you can rumps and sirloin or Tuesday spare ribs. Soak up the versatile and reasonably priced menu any day of the week and satisfy those hunger pangs with all you can eat.

This upmarket and cool restaurant serves quality food and unobtrusive service with an ever-changing menu offering delights ranging from side portions, mains, sexy salads and decadent deserts. Start with the pork fillet stuffed with spinach, feta and peppadews wrapped in smoked bacon, served with sautéed potatoes and apple cream. Meze platters compliment social affairs brimming with cold meats, cheeses, gherkins, pickled onions, bread sticks and rustic bread. For a healthy fish options go for the Mediterranean meze with popcorn prawns, calamari, marinated mussels, fishcakes, taramasalata, curried mayo, rustic bread and sundried tomatoes. 78 Restaurant and Bar provides the perfect setting for breakfast, lunch and dinners with interesting cuisine and cool ambience to compliment the meal.

CTFM, a vibrant Restaurant, Fish Market, Teppanyaki & Sushi Bar with chic yet informal surroundings, brings a feast of delicious flavours to its customers. The décor places strong emphasis on Cape Town’s picturesque landscape and captures the soul of bygone days in various fishing harbours.The menu offers a wonderful combination of both South African and Japanese dishes. There's the old favourite fish and chips, the chic fresh oysters, the unusual Prawn & Avocado salad, the delectable Salmon Teriyaki and the classic seafood curry. The seafood platters come highly recommended and you can even pick your own ingredients from the fresh seafood displayed on ice. For those who aren’t that partial to seafood, there is also a choice of meat & poultry as well as a number of vegetarian dishes. Children are also catered for.The Sushi Bar with its conveyor-belt of tasty treats will leave you hooked. The conveyor-belt was the first in its kind in South Africa and is a firm favourite amongst Sushi lovers. Seat yourself down while California rolls, sashimi, fashion sandwiches and other tempting portions pass slowly by – all colour coded plates to make it easy for customers to stick to their budget – however small or large that may be!The extensive menu also includes Teppanyaki and Tempura dishes. Teppanyaki diners sit at communal “hibachi” tables that surround a large table top iron grill. This dining style allows them to view the chef as he prepares the meal with amazing skill using the traditional tools of the trade- a knife, a fork and two metal spatulas. Patrons can watch master chefs prepare these popular Eastern delights such as Teppanyaki-style Prawns and chicken, beef on noodles, fried rice, to name but a few. Tempura is also an old-time favourite that displays the Japanese art of making crisp, deep fried seafood and vegetable morsels, which boasts a lacy texture and subtle taste.The combination of fish market and restaurant means customers have the option to order a variety of seafood from the fresh fish market with its display of live lobster, prawns, oysters, mussels and fresh fish to be specially prepared for you in preferred proportions or to utilise the “take-home” option for those who wish to have a BBQ at home or simply cook up using grandma’s secret recipe.The Cape Town Fish Market is fully licensed with a fun and vibrant atmosphere. For those who wish to indulge in wines from the famous Cape vineyards, one can enjoy one of the many wines which CTFM has on offer. Wine connoisseurs are able to savour a carefully selected range of the finest South African wines available. Whether it be a quick sushi lunch, a romantic lobster dinner for two or maybe a fresh tuna steak to impress those at home, the Cape Town Fish Market is the place to go!

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.

Large tables lie scattered under shady spots lingering an African theme with choice of dining in several settings. Welcoming bonfires enchanted by fairy lights seduce the senses wrapped in lush vegetation and gourmet cuisine. The Boma invites a welcoming retreat and delicious meals at this safari style restaurant.

Exuding a relaxed ambiance in a light and airy setting, Dessies Fine Food and Wine takes deli dining to a new level. Relax on the large deck overlooking the nursery or inside, cooled by the terracotta floors and high ceilings. Daily specials grace the chalkboard menu using the finest ingredients and produce available. The breakfast/brunch menu features lighter options like muesli as well as sweet and savoury muffins, delectable frittata, omelettes and eggs Benedict for those with a healthier appetite. The lunch menu offers temptations such as handcrafted gourmet burgers, sexy salads and sandwiches with delightful antipasti platters and homemade quiches. Dessies Fine Food and Wine invites you to linger the day away taking delight in handcrafted cuisine and well paired South African / Italian wines.

Housed inside a quaint old house retaining characterful features, beautiful Oregon pine floors and roaring winter fires, Wicker Woods embraces quite sophistication. Delicious meals grace blackboards boasting starters of grilled calamari steak served with a lemon and coriander butter sauce on a bed of rice. Try light and crispy spring rolls served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce. For mains, tender and tasty steaks or the chicken stir-fry dressed in a hoi sin-based sauce, scattered with strips of chicken breast, peanuts and vegetables. Wicker Woods invites a wonderful dining experience complimented by outstanding cuisine and service.

This trendy eatery whispers art deco charm housed inside a lovely old house dressed in art deco furniture, wooden floors and welcoming ambiance. Dine on the inviting porch surrounded by blossoming gardens delighting a comprehensive selection of meals. For starters, tantalise with the seafood bisque infused with crème fraiche & caviar. For mains, try the roast line fish sprinkled with Cajun spice, pineapple salsa and hollandaise sauce. Conclude the meal with moist camembert and fig bread and butter pudding. Nosh Fine Dining embraces trendy cuisine and welcoming ambiance surrounded by lush gardens on Richmond Hill.