TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Clarens - Updated November 2024

Artist's Cafe

80/100 (1620 ratings)

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"Was a really wonderful place to eat. Friendly and fast service especially considering it was so busy. Food was really good. Would definitely..."

Jennefer Ann Gordon Grant

"Ek het nou by díe plek lamsbredie met pap geëet. Die pap se consistency is so tussen snypap en bolletjiespap, en dis nie gesifte meel nie. Ek het..."

Suzanne Van Zuydam Pretorius

"Had an awesome meal with my family. They have fantastic friendly staff. I will recommend this to..."

Colin Hartley

"Boere Breakfast again and again and again. Pap. Wors. That sweet jam on toast. Pudding for breakfast. You guys are the best...."

Julian Anfield

"Love the place, vreat vibe, great food and staff are friendly and..."

Michael Jones

"my best place to visit warm and hearty people James is such a..."

Mark Fisher

"Had fantastic chocolate cake and coffee. Came back for coffee again! Lost a very sentimental expensive necklace but was picked up by staff and..."

Anneli Blignaut

"It's our umpteenth time back at Clarens. A jewel on it's own. And we visit the Artist's Cafe every time. Nice food and drinks. Friendly..."

Noeline Stieler

"Our lunch was very good and service was excellent. Our waiter was helpful in telling us where to visit in our local..."

Victoria Dammer

"Wonderlik elke keer as ons daar eet. Vriendelike dien, en wow die kos..."

Pauline Du Plessis Gerber

"Lekker om net rustig te wees. En intresante winkels. Geniet die tyd saam met Dianna, my suster, dogter en kleinkinders, Bernt en..."

Eurika Uys Pretorius

"I enjoyed the Boere Breakfast (just the way I imagined it would be) and a nice Cappuccino with cream. Service was nice and quick even though they..."

Jaco Meintjes

"Food was good, staff very friendly and attentive would recommend for families as the play area is great. Nice place for a light lunch had the chicken..."

Chantal Coetzee Mostert

"We were looking for a Sunday breakfast and were drawn by the buzz and good view offered by the Artist’s Cafe. The restaurant is centrally located,..."

Sean Slabbert

"We stopped there a few times before for breakfast. Good breakfast, some served with mieliepap and Sheba, good old South African breakfastsGood..."

Carin

"Delightful place for a big brunch. I really enjoyed the food served. I had asparagus and eggs. Biggest asparagus I’ve ever seen. Really yummy...."

Wendy Wabbit

"Whenever I come to Clarens, this is a MUST. We had breakfast there yesterday morning (14 October 2017). It was fabulous.Tasty, fast &..."

Bianca Van Der Merwe

"Artist cafe consistently good every year - Great food , good portions, value for money and friendly service. Will be back again next year. One of..."

Lesley

"Loved the food and atmosphere. Friendly staff and delicious farm style breakfast. Clarens has a lot of different restaurants within walking distance..."

Wihan Van Der Bank

"Had a very pleasant breakfast here. The omelet was full of flavour and filling. The coffee was very good quality. The portion sizes are also..."

Carice De Jager

"I absolutely loved having breakfast here. We ended up going 2 mornings in a row, I had a veg omelette 😍 We also had the same waiter & he was so..."

Noluthando Lushozi

"Yum and totally awesome! From the vibe, scenery, food, flexibility and overall experience. Thank you and well done! I'll be back for sure. Totally..."

Björn Luciano Salsone

"Went for breakfast on a chilly weekday morning. The staff is very friendly and professional. Had toasted sandwiches, was yummy. Also enjoyed the..."

E Mail

"This is a cosy little spot. Although I only had cake here the waiters were quick and friendly. I had two (generous) slices of cake - baked cheese..."

Bianca

"Out of this world! Quirky decor ... 2 books stacked on each table, topped with a tin cup & saucer filled with sugars, decorated with pearly..."

Alma Pretorius

"Very good service and friendly staff. Food was excellent and service was fast. Best family restaurant in Clarens by far. Try the Roosterkoek, Artist..."

John Strydom

"Nice, vibey place, where one can do nice breakfasts! They have favourites like 'Kamp Koffie' (coffee with condensed milk), Moerkoffie..."

Dt

"Artists Cafe is ideally located smack bang in the centre of town. The restaurant gets quite busy, especially over weekends but there is ample space..."

Charl Scholtz

"We came across Artists Cafe walking up the main road. It is situated on the bottom of the town square. We were greeted by the owner who was very..."

Justin Griesel

"Absolutely loved the place! The food was great we had the best lunch, took a piece of cake home and had very good breakfast the day after. They have..."

Lien

"Our breakfast was absolutely devine!! Best cappuccino in Clarens by far! A must visit in..."

Lizelle Steenkamp

"Excellent food, good value meals that don't compromise on quality. One of the best burgers you can have. Even the vegetarian quiche was mouth..."

George Callipolitis

"This place is always busy! Good service, good food, good cappucino and pet friendly..."

Odette Ryan

"Visited with a friend and our children, what a lovely experience. Waiters were attentive and made good recommendations. Both my Chicken salad and..."

Karen Michelle Vd Merwe

"So, whether you're a local or a visitor exploring the beauty of Clarens, make sure to visit the Artists Cafe for an unforgettable experience. Treat..."

Stu Moffat

"Loved our lunch at Artist's Cafe. Ordered the Ploughman's and it superceded our expectations. Great value for..."

Raelene James

"Rustic, themed restaurant with a very interesting menu. Menu does contain the typical staples but it has quite a few interesting and novel items to..."

Juan-Pierre van der Walt

"We arrived 15:22 after hiking the entire day... Were surprised when the friendly staff allowed us to order even though the kitchen closed at..."

Zuane Gagiano-Kroucamp

"The place is so lovely and warm. The staff is very awesome and the service was great. The food was very delicious. I grabbed my lunch there. I hand..."

Mmabatho Motloung

"Great place for breakfast and lunch! Delicious food and an awesome place to take your kids. The playground keeps them busy for hours so that you can..."

Celeste Nyland

"We had dogs with us, and the staff was friendly towards our dogs. The food was delicious and quick. I would highly recommend their..."

Willem Joubert

"Clarens is a wonderful place for a Saturday morning slap-up breakfast. It’s clear that this is where the region hangs out. And the best way to..."

Derek Moore (Weblearning)

"Nice café in the middle of town, with lovely pressed juices and well cooked breakfasts. All cooked fresh so be prepared to wait 25..."

Simon

"Fantastic swift service and delicious food! We loved the kiddies play area as well as the beautiful views. Coffee was..."

UnTagableTay

"Excellent service. Great milkshakes. Delicious food and serious value for..."

Jody Ponnusami

"Best food and service we have experienced in Clarens by far. Been to numerous restaurants and we will definately be back to Artists..."

John Gerber

"Clarens - Artist's Cafe .... when we visit Clarens, I just want their roosterkoeke!!! These roosterkoeke are just AMAZING!!!!! Served with a whole..."

Alma Pretorius

The Highlander Restaurant

73/100 (2185 ratings)

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"We spent a few days in Clarens over the festive Season and decided to try out the Highlander for lunch on one of the days. The Chicken and Mushroom..."

Asha Daya

"Lovely atmosphere to begin the year with. Most probably to visit again on an every day basis. The staff was friendly.The food, out of this..."

Zizipho55

"We had food (pizza, steak, hamburgers) and cocktails. We enjoyed the view and the atmosphere. Friendly service! Prices were good in comparison to the..."

Tanyakruger07

"I was in Clarens 2 weeks ago for work and had pizza @ The Highlander every night. (I can recomend Fiona's Classic). My boyfriend and I came back..."

Bianca Van Der Merwe

"On the back of a cycling camp, we were a hungry bunch. Pizzas were mostly orders of the day and boy are they good! A thin base and made to..."

Anthea Chittenden

"This one is easy to review:restaurant kinda slow on service (I was hungover so probably my only fault as everything seemed to take a while..."

Gramo

"We had been hiking the whole day, so we were hungry, and we craved pizza and steak. So we had garlic and mozzarella pizza to share as a starter, and..."

Adri

"Delious food every time I come here. Highly recommended. Great steaks and vegetables, pizza's, starters and great wine list. Prices are..."

Nicole Kruger

"This restaurant never lets you down. Definitely a Friday night favourite, you have to book in advance or you aren't going to get in. Reasonable food,..."

Paula Walsh

"A safe bet that caters to a wide variety of tastes. Staff are friendly and the food is good, but not great. That's ok - it's still far better than..."

Avi Mistry

"One of the best homemade pot pies that I have ever eaten!! I have tried several meals on their menu including the chicken and mushroom..."

Lauras World

"Delicious food. Great variety on the menu and everything we ordered was great. Don't order a burger it's small. Best service we had all weekend,..."

Kirsty

"The Highlander has a wood-fired pizza oven and have very nice pizzas. They have a good spot on the Clarens square and the venue is nice and..."

Marentia Van Kasterop

"I have no idea why this rating is so bad, we had a lovely time here. Every meal was delicious. The fire place and gluhwein was the perfect cherry on..."

Karine Bezuidenhout

"We went to Highlander on a very cold evening. The atmosphere inside was very nice and welcoming. We got bone marrow, trout fillet, oxtail and pot..."

Kamil Ślesiński

"Nothing better than than a quick weekend trip to Clarens and a lekker duck and cherry pie at the highlander, perfect way to start the..."

Bruce Lennox

"We decided on the highlander after asking a few locals for recommendations. Even though we booked inside we opted for an outside spot, even though..."

Marc Forrest

"Tried The Highlander last night and were all suitably impressed as it doesn't wow you when you arrive. It doesn't look bad...just..."

Gary Haslecker

"Bustling restaurant with great ambiance... The service was slightly slow as the restaurant was busy. The food though was delightful and definitely..."

G Makan

"Wonderful service with a smile, Eisbein very tasty and the beef curry came with all the trimmings including poppadum, banana and relish. Gluhwein a..."

Lauren Kim

"After doing a bit of a look around for the rugby we were very happy to end up at the highlander restaurant after it was recommended to us by some..."

John Risk Golding

"This a typical family restaurant. Basic menu and wine selection. The food does include some home-made dishes like the Lamb & Onion Pie which is very..."

Cherice Whewell

"Went for an early lunch before setting off back to Johannesburg. Ordered the pizzas and I was pleasantly surprised at how tasty they were. I wasn't..."

CandidMrsT

"The BEST Anchovy pizza I have ever had in my life! Cold night but warm restaurant with central fire. Oxtail soup & homemade bun. Enjoyed our..."

Sam Arnold

"The pizza's were delicious , and their beverages were okay. It's quite a little ..."

Linda Smit

"Haven't been here for years but it was a pleasant surprise to see that it's still one of the best place for pizza 🍕 and oxtail. Loved..."

bibs makhatho

"Really enjoyed our food here. Had trout, and it was better than expected. A bonus was the 'half price' special for drinks between 5.30-6.30 The..."

Bee-utiful Botanicals Skincare

"My rump was great but we're not a fan of the pizza bases. My seven year old is a bit of a pizza connoisseur and she felt it could be better but then..."

Sybilla Hilzinger-Maas

"What a super meal we had. Roast duck pie, pizzas & eisbein were all excellent. Service brilliant and ambience lovely. The only thing that could have..."

ian nettleton

"Garlic snails and fillet to die for! Unfortunately lacking a bit on the vegan side - my sister had to have chips and cheese sauce as the nachos left..."

Craig van Zyl

"Springbok carpaccio and snails for starters and loved it... Fillet with chillie chocolate sauce and chicken and prawn curry for mains... can't even..."

Maryka Kleynhans

"Very affordable and absolutely delicious. They went the extra mile to provide vegetarian options for my partner. Bread was deliciously sweet and..."

Kirsten Nel

"What a great experience we had at this restaurant. For the pork lovers, you have to try their eisbein, you will be sold for life. Good service from..."

Illse van Deventer

"Food was top notch. Everything served was fantastic. Gin on tap was also great- we tried all of the flavours. Raspberry and blueberry are a must..."

Louise C

"Okay… winter in Clarens with food to die for. Nothing better. Wasn’t sure what to expect as we read some negative comments first but thought we..."

Ed

"I first ate here 10 years ago, and was super impressed with pizza's. To eat here again after so long, and too find the food just as delicious is a..."

Afzal Ismail

"Always a pleasure dining here. Great food and excellent service, I am happy to tip both the chef and waiter. I enjoyed quite possibly the best T-bone..."

kyle wade

"Definitely the best place to have a Cocktail or two, fantastic meals and wonderful accommodation that our friends that were with us, had booked into...."

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