Mozambique
On the main roundabout at the western entrance to town, La Plaza has good, reasonably priced pizzas, plus Portuguese cuisine and seafood in an open,…
Must-see restaurants in Southern Africa
Lesotho
For a quick, decent takeaway meal, this place serves up surprisingly tasty chicken, rice, beets and mashed potatoes. It's next to the Puma gas station in…
Zambia
Along the main street of the 'new' town is this large restaurant doing meat pies, nshima, chips and pork, beef or chicken. There's a cake stall in the…
Sunshine Coast
Opening onto the village's main intersection, Pic-Kwick's serves two dozen varieties of pizza cooked in a wood oven as well as sandwiches and pasta in…
Zimbabwe
At the Great Zimbabwe Hotel, this typical tourist hotel-restaurant serves reasonably priced food, both buffet and à la carte. It's 1km from the Great…
Victoria Falls (town)
Run by Toy from Bangkok, this vibrant upstairs Thai restaurant has an authentic menu of spicy curries and noodles, mostly made from scratch using fresh…
Northern Cape
For sundowners or an early evening meal, you can’t beat this Irish bar’s patio overlooking the river. The menu features pizza, a few salads and plenty of…
La Bamba Restaurant & Sports Bar
Limpopo
This plain, tiled-floor pub – with rugby or cricket usually on the box – is a good place to fuel up on burgers, schnitzels and steaks. It also has a salad…
Garden Route
Locals love the seafood dishes and ocean views at this long-standing place. It also serves salads, sushi and meat, and has a children’s menu and…
Garden Route
This ramshackle place right on the rocks at the Point serves burgers, seafood and steaks. The deck overhanging the ocean is a perfect spot for sundowners.
Cape Town
Cool down with luscious locally made ice creams and sorbets at this tiny cafe inside the street-art decorated Side Street Studios. It also serves coffee.
Franschhoek
One of the restaurants of celebrity chef Reuben Riffel, Racine has a small menu of fairly rich food to be enjoyed on a pretty deck overhanging a river.
Lesotho
Kaycees, off Roma’s main drag, is a popular hangout serving fast food (namely chicken, sausage and fries) and cans of Maluti lager to happy students.
Pemba
This scruffy little Wimbi Beach joint is on the non-beach side of the road. It's a good spot if you want to escape the expats and go for a local vibe.
Maputo
This bustling street-side pizzeria also has pastas, and seafood and meat grills. Service is usually prompt. Check your bill and your change carefully.
Mozambique
The basic but reliable Jumbo has grilled chicken and continental dishes. Seating is downstairs in a dark bar or in a cosy wood-panelled room upstairs.
Harare
Basic no-frills joint in central Harare known for its delicious peri peri charcoal chicken. It also does steaks and burgers etc. It's 100% halal.
Northern Cape
A long-established cafe offering light – and some not-so-light – lunches. There's a build-your-own breakfast option and a range of cakes.
Maputo
Tasty Portuguese cuisine with fado music in the background and a large wine selection; it’s just up from Avenida Eduardo Mondlane.
Zambia
Run by a friendly owner, Nalu's does over 20 different varieties of woodfired pizzas, as well as homemade pastas and grilled meat dishes.
Hermanus
The emphasis is on seafood at this 1860s thatched cottage draped with fishing nets, though it also serves steaks and traditional meals.
Northern Cape
A chain bar-restaurant focusing on meat, with a few salads, seafood dishes and pizzas. It's a pleasantly cool spot after a hot drive.
Mozambique
Simple Mozambican-style meals are offered at this small place at the Centro Social do HCB.
Western Cape
This trendy deli-cafe-art gallery is a pleasant place to grab a light lunch or a good cup of coffee and relax in the garden.
Western Cape
A roaring fire and an old-timer tickling the ivories make this an atmospheric spot for lunch. The lamb curry is recommended.
Plettenberg Bay
With a deck overlooking the beach, this is a great place for a simple meal and perhaps views of dolphins surfing the waves.
Garden Route
A popular local lunch spot sitting high above the beach. There's lots of seafood, including a selection of combo platters.
Lilongwe
As well as Blue Ginger, this arcade has numerous fast-food restaurants and bars.
Northern Cape
There's a supermarket in this shopping centre, as well as a bar-restaurant serving pizza, pasta, burgers and steaks.
Botswana
One of the best supermarkets in the whole southern Kalahari region. It's in the main town, 3km off the highway.
Northern Mozambique
At ground level in the rather ugly Centro Comercial, this thin cafe does burgers, pizzas and other light meals.
Sea Point to Hout Bay
Slick vegetarian and vegan place offering freshly pressed juices, smoothies, breakfast bowls, salads and wraps.
Mozambique
On the main road and near Millennium BIM bank, this place has samosas, burgers, yogurt and other light meals.
Garden Route
The only place to eat in Buffalo Bay serves burgers, steaks, seafood and salads and has great ocean views.
Knysna
At the Waterfront, this is a good place for breakfast or coffee and cake. It also serves pizza and pasta.
eSwatini (Swaziland)
This mall has a decent supermarket and a handful of chain restaurants – Ocean Basket is the best bet.
Maputo
A tranquil garden setting with a children’s play area and bay views, plus tasty pastries and coffees.
Malawi
For self-catering, the Peoples Supermarket on the main drag sells toiletries, biscuits and milk.
Maputo
This place with counter seating is popular with locals and good for a quick, inexpensive bite.
Western Cape
Simple sandwiches are on offer, plus some pretty delicious cakes. Try the lemon meringue.
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