White River Restaurants

The seasonal menu changes daily prompt by a great selection of bin ends, Sherries and grappas. Faded tapestries, ambient lighting and roaring fires welcome diners to an authentic dining experience brimming with English charm. Try a selection of meals such as the Thai green quail and egg noodle soup, baby beetroot Carpaccio with cream cheese and rocket or wild-mushroom risotto for starters. Mains offers succulent Rock cod fillet with buttered peas and chili pesto, or beef medallions with oxtail ravioli. Vegetarian delights such as oven-baked mushrooms simmered in white wine, smothered in cheese and grilled to perfection with a tapenade dressing tantalize the palate including meaty dishes such as herb-scented rack of lamb. Round off the meal with moist chocolate bread and butter pudding or a decadent hot sticky pudding.

The simple menu offers something for everyone with fantastic views of the botanical gardens and a great wine selection that’s very reasonably priced. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinners around comforting and funky meals, traditional favourites take on a new twist such as matured rump served with deep-fried Camembert and red-pepper sauce or bobatie spring roll, which is always a bestseller. Sunday buffets buzz with hungry palates and coupled with good service, fantastic views and great wine selections, Kuzuri is the place to be for an all round good dining experience.

Housed in an original colonial farmstead boasting sweeping views over the lowveld and valley, diners enjoy gourmet cuisine in an atmosphere that compliments fine dining. Romantic dinners are further enhanced by this candlelit restaurant and official Chaine des Rotisseurs blazon.

Situated on the shores of De Goma Lake, this tranquil retreat oozes romance and fine dining; a delightful assortment of culinary masterpieces suited for all palates. Dining at Feathers is a home away from home experience, welcomed by its charm and hospitality, with a fusion of international flavours blended effortlessly with a touch of South African flare. Ideal for breakfast, lunch or dinner, Feathers Restaurant makes for a memorable dining experience in the Hulala Lakeside Lodge, Mpumalanga.

Situated in a unique position above Nelspruit is Orange Restaurant.The breezy veranda provides scenic views across the town and into the valleys and a sundowner deck provides a great place to enjoy a refreshing cocktail or glass of wine from the well-stocked cellar.The delicious food is classically French but with modern flair, the decor is contemporary and the service impeccable. A superb dining experience awaits you at Orange Restaurant.

The menu favours seasonal produce beautifully crafted into gastronomic delights that relax and enlighten the palate. The décor boasts natural light and high ceilings dressed in shades of sky blue complimented by oversized chandeliers for a touch of elegant glamour. Spacious seating allows for privacy during business lunches or romantic dinners and adds a sense of space and atmosphere to the dining experience. Enjoy a menu laced with old favourites and adventurous new dishes coupled with an award winning wine list that embodies thoughtful delights at Zest on the corner of Bitterbessie and Flamboyant Street, Nelspruit

A warm welcome awaits you at Tangerine, Nelspruit. Uncomplicated cuisine, based on French cooking but with an interesting Asian twist is the order of the day. Dishes, ranging from meat and poultry to seafood and vegetarian options, are created and presented with care and served with a smile by the attentive staff. A nice list of fine wines provides the perfect accompaniment. The decor is invitingly modern with a baroque theme, creating bold lines that catch the eye.

Nestled inside a lovely manor house complimented by views of litchi plantations, Blue Mountain Lodge enjoys easy on the palate dishes layered with tasteful and exciting combinations. The menu boasts Continental classics for breakfast, lunch or dinner paired with an impressive wine list and stocked cellar. Try spiced prawn kebabs served on green asparagus with a cocktail tomato emulsion, or brinjal and halloumi cheese wrapped in spring-roll pastry. Try a guava sorbet before indulging in the gourmet selection of mains. Blue Mountain Lodge favors a gracious and professional dining experience that makes this elegant occasion one to remember.

For delicious continental cuisine and impeccable hospitality, The Ant and Elephant is the place to be. A superb menu is on offer at this homely, country restaurant. Popular options include the surf ‘ n’ turf, the slow roasted lamb shank and the pork fillet. The wine list is modest but proffers some popular South African bottles. The decor encompasses the warm feel of a country establishment and the staff are friendly and welcoming to match. A great place for the whole family, The Ant and Elephant is well worth a visit

Starters of prawn, mango and sunflower seed salad, deli platters of homemade pesto, tapenades and marinated artichokes followed by lamb cutlets with rosemary potatoes, crocodile curry and rump with parmesan mash and green peppercorns sauce will only be complemented by a pavlova with Chantilly cream, confetti of fruit and vanilla syrup, and irresistible milktart, or a cheese platter that will do any fire place, loving couple and good bottle of red proud. Wines have been carefully selected, tasted, and some more, having gone with a few old faithfuls like the Rubicon, Rupert & Rothschild, Haute Cabriere and L’Ormarins, to a couple of new slightly frisky recruits like the Cape point Sauvignon Blanc and the Groote Post “Old Mans blend”. For the more adventurous a Gosset Grande Réserve in true French tradition is also available. Décor and table arrangements are rather special, with direct access to the largest rose supplier of the Lowveld market

Famous for mouth watering Mozambican style peri-peri chicken and delicious Mediterranean dishes, diners enjoy the beautiful Sabie Valley alongside a glass of fine wine and delectable specialities. Located in the scenic surrounds, Restaurant Cozihna Velha offers a seasonal a la Carte menu for breakfast, lunch for dinner and soothing pre dinner drink under the stars.

Resting in the heart of the lowveld exuding a stylish yet relaxed ambiance, Rissington Inn tempts a wide variety of traditional dishes with an authentic twist. Indulge in country favourites such as ostrich carpaccio, served with rocket, beetroot carpaccio, brinjal crisps and chopped olive dressed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. For mains, try the tarragon trout, tender pan-fried trout fillets on a bed of spinach, with a creamy tarragon sauce (served separately), julienne vegetables and gratin potatoes. Desert touches on a classic apple pie laden with cinnamon and raisins, served hot or cold. Alongside firm favourites, Rissington Inn offers wonderful soups, interesting starters, succulent trout dishes, fine curries, tender fillet steaks and a range of vegetarian dishes to suit the most discerning palate.

For a truly interesting and inspiring African dining experience, Kuka is the place to be. The food is superb, fusing African cuisines from all over the continent and jazzing them up to present a menu full of cosmopolitan offerings. Open all day long and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Kuka is the perfect spot for whatever you desire, be it a full meal with family or a tantalising cocktail with good friends.

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.

Comfortable and relaxed, Perry’s Bridge Trading Post makes an ideal spot for a lingering lunch followed by a little curio shopping and some delicious deli goods. Sit on the veranda shaded by age-old trees sampling delights such as toasted sandwiches, salads, burgers or baked potatoes. If something sweeter suits your mood, then a delicious moist cake, muffin or desert alongside a smooth cup of coffee will go a long way. Pop into Perry’s Bridge Trading Post on the corner of Main and Sabie Road just on the outskirts of Hazyview.