Must-see restaurants in Northern Cape

  • Fusion Gardens

    Northern Cape

    Specialising in traditional cuisine like oxtail, snoek (a type of mackerel), tripe and trotters and chicken's feet, Fusion offers a welcome break from…

  • Tauren Steak Ranch

    Northern Cape

    Meat-lovers rejoice: Tauren serves steaks weighing up to a kilogram, with a host of delectable sauces. The menu also features burgers, a few vegetarian…

  • Cafe Zest

    Northern Cape

    Locals swear that Zest serves the best coffee in town. It also has one of the most appealing menus, featuring salads, seafood, a decadent chicken dish…

  • Cluster d'Hote

    Northern Cape

    Based in one of the town's oldest houses, Sutherland's best restaurant is cosy, tiny and very popular, so bookings are essential. The menu – like others…

  • Halfway House

    Northern Cape

    After a revamp, 'The Half' has sadly lost a little of its soul. Dating back to 1872, this was once one of Cecil Rhodes' watering holes and today it might…

  • Transkaroo Country Lodge

    Northern Cape

    The charming restaurant here really sets Britstown apart from other Karoo dorps (villages). Chequered tablecloths in the leafy courtyard give a provincial…

  • Occidental Grill Bar

    Northern Cape

    With a long bar and B&W photos of old-time prospectors, this Victorian-era saloon is a fun place to pause on a Big Hole tour. Dishes include fish and…

  • Rhodes Grill

    Northern Cape

    Wear closed shoes and smart-casual dress to eat among Rhodes memorabilia in the one-time gentlemen's club he founded, now a boutique hotel. South African…

  • Karoo Deli

    Northern Cape

    This popular coffee shop serves buffet lunches, cooked breakfasts and traditional meals such as bobotie and offal.

  • Kalahari Gateway Hotel Bar-Restaurant

    Northern Cape

    Although the conveyor belt rarely gets switched on, this Kalahari sushi bar continues to draw curious gourmands. As well as the familiar fishy options …

  • Vespetti

    Northern Cape

    This Italian restaurant, its awning twined with fishing rope, serves seafood as well as pizza and pasta. It's a marvellous place to watch the sun dip into…

  • Bi-Lo Bistro

    Northern Cape

    Birds hop between palm trees and kids play on the swings at this popular spot in the suburbs. The vast menu features everything from steak to sushi – the…

  • Buttercup Coffee Shop & Bakery

    Northern Cape

    There's decent coffee at this cavernous place a short walk from the ocean. You'll also find home-baked cakes, waffles with sweet and savoury toppings and…

  • Herb Garden

    Northern Cape

    For breakfast, brunch or lunch, your best bet is this cafe tucked away behind a plant nursery. There are salads, sandwiches and burgers on offer, plus…

  • Perlman House

    Northern Cape

    A long-running restaurant with a central fireplace and a mostly meaty menu. Go for the Karoo lamb chops: the Roggeveld vegetation chomped by the sheep…

  • Irish Pub & Grill

    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…

  • Lemon Tree

    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.

  • Dros

    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.

  • Palm Gate Centre

    Northern Cape

    There's a supermarket in this shopping centre, as well as a bar-restaurant serving pizza, pasta, burgers and steaks.

  • Pot & Barrell

    Northern Cape

    Serves basic pub grub such as burgers and snack baskets and has a decent beer selection.

  • Caffe Palermo

    Northern Cape

    In a small mall on the western side of town, this cafe is one of few alternatives to the various fast-food chains. The long menu includes burgers, quiches…

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