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

Roter Hahn

74/100 (2557 ratings)

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"Awesome Authentic German Restaurant. Great selection of draughts & beers. Offers a variety of german food and not a typical german restaurant that..."

Chereen Williams

"Very friendly staff, great beer selection. Had a bowl of sausages for starters, they're amazing. The eisbein was cooked perfectly. Definitely..."

Matthew Perry

"Always good to find a restaurant that does what it says on the label. I do not think German food will ever be pretty but they do know a thing or two..."

Cobus Brink

"What a wonderful experience! We arrived around 15:00 on Friday and we were instantly awed by the aesthetic of the place, especially the servers in..."

TheFluff

"My top place In Clarens. I went in there for just a drink and spent the whole afternoon sampling all different German ciders and beers, eating..."

Wendy Wabbit

"Roter Hahn is by far my favourite restaurant in Clarens.I haven’t been able to decide on my favourite meal on the menu. I make a point of it..."

Valerie Brandt

"Atmosphere was awesome!! We had the most friendly and helpful waiters! We love the new decor. Food is wonderful. Love the shop that you can buy..."

Tanyakruger07

"Oh my word! This day was everything. The setting was perfect, the staff were not only competent but also very entertaining. I had the Eisbein, let me..."

Quinton Douman

"Good restaurant. Loved the location and views!!!Good food and good atmosphere. Had the pork combo main meal.nice variety of German beer! Even a..."

Mario Jv Resnburg

"Authentic German cuisine. Roter Hahn was not busy when we were there. The service was excellent without being intrusive. Extensive menu of drinks and..."

Brahm Hattingh

"One of our favorite places to spend some time in Clarens. The drinks are always cold and the food delightful. Some tasty treats for sale to take home..."

Jessica Pretorius

"Awesome place! Excelent selection of beer and the food portions looked really generous! We enjoyed beautiful views with ice cold beers. Thank you for..."

Bianca

"For authentic German cuisine, Roter Hahn ranks supreme. We ordered the Eisbein (I consider this to be the dish to measure by) and it exceeded..."

Debra Nortje

"Food is good. Nice selections of beers. Service is friendly however on busy days it can be slow. Love their berry beer . Always have a meal there..."

Isabella Tosh

"Hubby and I have just had such an awesome evening at Roter Hahn. We never made a reservation and on arrival were told they were fully booked but some..."

Tracy Meier

"What can I say but yummy! The food is amazing and the beer is cold. The pork belly ribs soaked in beer and maple is to die for and the accompanying..."

Nadia Landman

"My fiancé and I had lunch at Roter Hahn two days in a row, both were lovely experiences with good food and service. I love beer on tap, and RH..."

Annie Sarah DuPre

"AWESOME!!!Great food, great service!What n little Gem in ClarensGood food, big portions. Just all over a great..."

Carin

"We had such a lovely time, on our last night in Clarens. After meeting a couple on our hike, they highly recommend that we dine at Roter Hahn for..."

Chiara Crystal

"We were disappointed to find no Roter Hahn when walking up to their old premises (and to be told by the new occupants there that they had shut down)...."

Foodster

"This restaurant was nice inside apart from it being behind the deli, the food was great and the beer is all imported German beer on tap. They are..."

Elaine.sonntag

"Authentic German resturant with basic yet delicious meals. There's also a deli attached on the premises stocking some very unusual imported goodies..."

Sheryl

"Good food, great atmosphere and an excellent selection of German beer! Extremely friendly and helpful staff! Highly recommended when visiting..."

Kobus Greeff

"Staff is friendly, food is tasteful and flavourful. Lovely atmosphere with a hell of view. A highly recommended spot for a good meal and decent..."

Gregory Rebisz

"We visited on a Monday and were pretty much the only patrons. Lovely selection of beers. We had the chicken schnitzel and pork belly ribs both..."

Hailey B

"Lady love and I came here on our last evening in Clarens. They really do know how to impress. Took us a while to get seated and the food does take..."

Alexander Olls

"The food here is really amazing, so tasty! And the portions are not of the smallest so go hungry.I was quite happy to see that they had a..."

O-Mizu Satori

"Lovely German restaurant. Great menu, very simple but delightful. Waiter not very knowledgeable but tried his best. Average food but consistent...."

Germa Beukes

"Stopped by for a late breakfast and had an enjoyable meal and drinks. Service could be better, however the food was very tasty and the beers were..."

Geoff Simmons

"Highly impressed with this resteraunt! Great selection of beers available! The food was excellent however not much on offer if you dont eat pork. I..."

Cassi Ozen

"Awesome German vibe here, the music is distinctly German and the waiters are all dressed the part. The selection of drinks is great and this is a..."

Rebecca Franks

"A lovely spot to have lunch at. The service is quite slow when they are busy but we weren't in a rush. We started with a cold platter to..."

Nicola Slyper

"Great breakfast, traditional as it comes, German music, weibbeer, atmosphere it is all there, surrounded by beautiful mountains, great place to dine..."

Andre Frauenstein

"Weis beer on tap and the most amazing authentic German food. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal of shared platter of Rosti, different Kraut, assortment..."

Nicola

"Roter Hahn Bierstube Und Deli has a reputation that precedes it for authentic German food. Service: Today, we were served by Cronic, who..."

Lauras World

"Love the atmosphere. One feels like they are in a real German village. The gluhwein is sweet and aromatic and warms ones cold bones on a chilly..."

Roslyn Hellström

"Dining at Roter Hahn was a delightful experience. The deliciousness of the food, served promptly, truly captured the authentic essence of German..."

Gerrit van der Walt

"When thinking of German cuisine we South Africans and also most of the work think of pork, or dishes with pork! The day we went to Roter Hahn was one..."

Willem Joubert

"Love Roter Hahn. We always go there whenever we are in Clarens. The restaurant with the best vibe, food, and beer 🍺. My nr 1 recommendation for..."

Nicoll van der Nest

"The lady who made our booking the day before was awesome Gave excellent service and advice We also bought Alot from the pantry after dinner I had..."

Josie Gaglio

"Lovely, unexpected restaurant with the best range of authentic, imported German beers I've seen in South Africa. Many also unusually available as..."

Frank D. J. Miller

"We had a awesome time at Roter Hahn. The staff were very friendly and helpful, they explained the different types of food. There is a lot of..."

Neil Buys

"I actually expected more of locally brewed beers, but this restaurant offers variety of imported beer from all over the world. Food was very nice..."

busysuzie in Seoul

"A must see.... Had nice German food.. Just needs more shaded amberlas on the deck. Some of their beers are pricey but well worth it. Make sure you..."

Juan_R Pretorius

"Lovely German restaurant, the food is just amazing, and the cherry beer......"

Timothy Downey

"Really loved our time here. Food is delicious, service is great. Atmosphere will be great when there is more customers, but on a Monday afternoon, it..."

Hannelene Mostert

"YUMMY FOOD AND DRINKS! We enjoyd the raclette cheese. We also did a beer tasting for R150 and it was a lot of beer. I really love the KRIEK drink. As..."

Liezl Philo

"We had a good time at this restaurant. Lovely bread platter with some delicious home made condiments although we did have an incident where one of..."

Madingane Maliehe

"What is not to like?! This place was fun, the food is delicious and so well priced. Going back to Clarens mostly for this place..."

Chris-Mari du Preez

"This place never fails to disappoint! The service is excellent, atmosphere is great, food is divine and the beer always flows! Also, there's a great..."

Alastair Waldeck

"German feast! This will be marked as a favourite in Clarens! Lovely beers with a wide variety. Amazing German food - a can't stop eating plate of..."

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