Cape Town
This building dates from 1862, which has been sensitively adapted into a pleasant restaurant and bar with a broad balcony, atrium and plenty of potted…
Must-see restaurants in Southern Africa
Swakopmund
Very central and convenient and open all weekend, this is a self-proclaimed bakery-deli-bistro-gelateria (though 'bistro' might be stretching it...) It’s…
Sea Point to Hout Bay
Sip excellent coffee at this rustic cafe-roastery, occupying an 18th-century extension to the original 17th-century woodcutters' cottage at Hout Bay. The…
Pretoria
Not only a large and comfy cafe with great atmosphere, but also a decent secondhand bookshop and interior design store. The menu has some interesting…
Cape Town
This casual brasserie-style restaurant on the grounds of Groot Constantia has a pleasant, vine-shaded courtyard and tables looking onto the manor house…
Cape Town
Part of the vibrant new Salt Orchard quarter, Sepial's offers authentic, home-style Korean cooking in a simple, four-table dining room. The menu changes…
Cape Town
Occupying the top floor of the Victorian Speaker's Corner building, Fyn offers great views of Table Mountain and Lion's Head from its bright and…
Sunshine Coast
Many locals and tourists rave about this funky place in an imaginatively converted space on the main drag, and we share their unbridled enthusiasm. The…
Lesotho
The chandeliers and cloth napkins are the only signs of pretence in the wholly down-to-earth restaurant at Lancer's Inn hotel, popular with aid workers…
Eastern Cape
The Armagh Country Lodge’s restaurant has a cosy dining room with an open fire and patio seating. Cape Malay specialities, including ostrich bobotie …
Cape Town
If you can drag your eyes away from the panoramic view of Table Mountain for a second, the upmarket bistro food served on this historic wine estate at the…
Cape Town
This bistro and bakery in front of the Alphen Hotel hotel is appealing both inside and out – for breakfast, lunch or a snack. Treat yourself to buttermilk…
Durban
Temporarily located in the garden of the Bel-Aire Suites Hotel, this funky space is the spot for a post-dip coffee, fruit crush or breakfast, or just to…
Northern Mozambique
You're practically guaranteed to meet a fellow traveller or expat at this shady post-colonial watering hole next to the ethnography museum. Some just come…
Gauteng
Brimming with good cheer, Sakhumzi is firmly on the tourist trail and bus parties regularly pass through for the excellent-value daily lunch buffets…
KwaZulu-Natal
One of the nicest cafes in the area. Located in a small complex with a garden, this homely, funky place is decked out in a melange of retro decor. You’ll…
Lilongwe
In the attractive setting of Woodlands Lilongwe, the lodge restaurant serves international dishes from pepper steak to chicken in a basket, but its Indian…
Lusaka
Run by a couple of friendly Zimbabwean expats, this lovely little garden cafe is a great spot to grab a well-made Zambian coffee, a quality breakfast and…
Cape Town
The 'number one baconporium in the Cape' serves superb sandwiches and decadent salads named for movies and TV shows, though the stars of this performance…
Eastern Cape
Polka's food will linger long on the palate. Karoo lamb, matured steaks and bobotie (curry topped with beaten egg baked to a crust) are on the dinner menu…
Cape Town
Brothers Giles and James Edwards' nose-to-tail approach to cooking has found an enthusiastic audience with gourmet Capetonians, who are flocking here to…
Johannesburg
Famous for the imposing bronze bull statue on the pavement outside, the Bull Run Restaurant is across the street from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in…
Cape Town
The menu here is pleasingly small – just four noodle dishes and a selection of bao (steamed buns filled with spiced pork, chicken or veggies). Ask for the…
Windhoek
This sheltered spot beneath a giant rubber tree with an outdoor terrace on the edge of Zoo Park is just lovely for a cappuccino accompanied by a sushi…
Malawi
Like a slice of '50s Shanghai, Hong Kong is an atmospheric pagoda-style building with a red wooden ceiling festooned with lanterns, and walls enlivened by…
Cape Town
Not everything is vegan here but quite a lot is, including most of the salads and main dishes served in the daily buffet that sits, temptingly, on the…
Cape Town
A focus of the Bree St hipster scene is this convivial spot with counter seating that pays homage to the US diner tradition. All-day breakfast dishes…
Windhoek
Tucked away in a peaceful courtyard just off Post St Mall, this alfresco bistro has one of the most comprehensive menus you’ll find. The unifying trend is…
Zimbabwe
Call ahead if you want to drop in for a fantastic set-course dinner (often featuring delicious home-style roasts) served among very British surrounds and…
Livingstone
A smart, Western-style cafe located in the shopping strip along the main road, this place is popular for excellent breakfasts, real Zambian coffee and…
Zimbabwe
There are a number of different restaurants, bars and lounges at the Leopard Rock Hotel, but the most scenic spot for lunch is the outdoor Terrace, which…
Cape Town
Kirstenbosch’s long-running tearoom serves a jolly English tea for two (R310), including sandwiches, mini-quiches and homemade scones with strawberry jam…
Eastern Cape
Cafes cluster around the corner of JA Calata and Albert Sts, mostly combined with nurseries or decor shops. In the latter category, this courtyard cafe…
Victoria Falls (town)
This long-time tourist haunt is a good place to sample Zimbabwean cuisine. A recommended choice is sadza (starchy porridge-like staple made from white…
Pretoria
Salt specialises in artisanal cheeses, cured meats and bread, which they bake themselves. You can assemble your own tasting plate from the very tempting…
Pretoria
Papa's serves various South African faves, including steaming potjies (meat and vegetables cooked in a cast-iron pot over an open fire) as well as…
Cape Town
Brass-topped tables, marble and contemporary art give this cosy restaurant and cocktail bar a sophisticated ambiance matched by the inventive food…
Topaz Bistro Restaurant and Information Center
Damaraland
Set up as a catch-all tourist centre, this unusual place has a restaurant, tourist information centre, curio shop and a model Himba village. It hasn't…
Sunshine Coast
Seafood lovers rave about Christy's, which has superb calamari burgers, fish steaks, prawns and oysters. It's also renowned for its grilled meat,…
Winelands
Recommended by locals all over the Winelands, this restaurant and wine bar has a comprehensive menu of upmarket dishes like slow-roasted lamb neck, roast…
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