13 restaurant menus in South Africa, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"My girlfriend and I had an amazing dinner at Koornlands. The chef and owner is a very sweet and friendly Dutch woman, since we were the only two..."
Robin Verhoeven
"Sweet little Restaurant in Swellendam with super friendly hosts, mariannes cooking skills are amazing! I highly recommend her springbock loin..."
Fabian Kraut
"Excellent local / authentic cuisine & very friendly..."
James
"What a perfect evening at Koornlands.
We had a wonderful dinner with Kudu Carpaccio and the Springbok loin. Also with a wine.
Ver tasty and helpful..."
Michi Schaaf (Michis_Wanderlust)
"Romantic, relaxed vibe with a sense of adventure... African inspired menu prepared by Chef Marianne, adding her own delicious twists to each dish,..."
Anelle Groenewald
"The food including the whole place is amazing. Can‘t give anything else than five..."
Daniel Liebich
"Great service, amazing food in a nice fusion style (I.e. crocodile Sashimi😳😍)...."
Florian Schmidt
"very tasty food, the best we had in SA so..."
Steffen Jansen
"This place is fantastic. Really nice personnel and the food is pretty nice. Everything is made with love and at the end of the night the cook came..."
Daniel Rohwetter
"Our dinner highlight in SA.
We enjoyed every bite of it.
Great hospitality and..."
"This beautiful place is yet undiscovered I think. Our first time here and really happy we decided to do a detour. Stayed only 2 days, but wished it..."
Nina Naude
"The best campsites are next to the river, unfortunately they are still repairing flood damages .. We slept at the top campsites with electricity but..."
Jan Hendrik Korsten
"A hidden gem to rest and enjoy the nature. The cabins are in a quiet area with amazing..."
Sergio Briones
"Great place to stay, in both chalets or camping. Ablution facilities are clean and quite modern. Great birdlife and frequent sightings of..."
ronel de Swardt
"Absolutely beautiful place. We went as day visitors and enjoyed every moment. Next time I want to go for a weekend and do all the activities like..."
Maud-Mari Oosthuizen
"A piece of wilderness just off the N2. Camping and cabins with spotlessly clean ablutions, washing machines and cooking facilities. We camped off..."
emma staines
"Struggled to make contact to book.
We stayed at the beautiful river site. This sites does not have electricity or tap water. But are worth the..."
Deon Van der Westhuizen
"I have been fortunate enough to have visited quite a few of the national parks in South Africa, and although I've driven past the Bontebok National..."
Dewald Reinke
"Nice Park with opportunities to go for walks or mountain bike rides unaccompanied as there are no dangerous predators around. Also, a great day..."
Grant Insley
"We loved our stay in this awesome park. Neat, large stands with great ablutions and kitchen facilities. Well maintained by staff and reception staff..."
"Great food and atmosphere in the restaurant which is part of the museum. Well worth a visit but booking a must as people were being turned away all..."
Ian Ribbins
"A friend who owns a guesthouse in Swellendam recommended that we visit the Drostdy Restaurant and we are so glad that we took her advice. The staff..."
Anne Kemp
"Great sunset view and the best babootie and obviously malva dessert ever! Thank..."
Jeanine Biebuyck Horsfield
"Fabulous view, great service, wonderful atmosphere and FANTASTIC food. Wish we could have visited more often. Thank you for a wonderful dining..."
Marize Ueckermann
"Suppurb great 👍 was a great experience and..."
Marius Roux
"I simply loved the setting. The manager and her staff are superb. The food is well presented and prepared and simply delicious. The prices are..."
Melissa Amos
"Our favourite Restaurant in Swellendam, Had the best Babootie I have had for a long time, superb. The souffle to start with was so light and..."
Kate Cross
"Stunning setting with excellent food and service. Highly..."
Lidia Avramov
"Delicious food, professional service, pet friendly, lovely setting, highly..."
Peter Neethling
"A very pleasant surprise! lovely mountain views great service and the food was SIMPLY AMAZING!! A definite MUST if you are in..."
Roxane Adinarayan
"One of those hidden places that needs more attention. Really delicious food that was beautifully presented. Book in advance, as it is getting full...."
Lisa Focke
"Best food, we haven’t expected such a delicious and beautifully served variety of dishes. Visit this place, you will come back again and..."
Johannes Weiland
"We read through the reviews below and after having dinner there tonight ourselves I can truly say: one of the best restaurants I have been to during..."
Lina Schröder
"A wonderful place in an old historical building. The hospitality of the staff is heartwarming. The food with a variety of complex and well chosen..."
T Abas
"Our visit was amazing over at Drostdy. The waiters were very friendly and very nice, and the meals were amazing with rich flavours and lots of..."
Eylon_cnaan
"Set in a historic building on the main road through Swellendam. Food is prepared by one the owners who happens to be French. The food quality is..."
Mark Chimes
"We sat by the fire which was so nice and warm on a chilly winter evening. We were blown away when the food arrived.. we definitely did not expect to..."
Duhne Liebenberg
"Dostdy is always on on dining itinerary when visiting Swellendam. It was a hot summers evening, however there was a heavy downpour. When enquiring..."
Bianca Abrahams
"Food was really good. Staff were attentive and available. Starters were just the right portion and tasty. Think the souffle was slightly overdone. ..."
Yash R
"Lovely restaurant, amazing food. We were lucky to have a table near the large fireplace as it was a bit cold and we had not expectations. Turned to..."
"Actually i rate them 5+, beautifully presented food, bursting with flavor, excellent staff. A little pricey but to be realistic, thats what you pay..."
Bianca Theron
"Fantastic staff, friendly atmosphere, great..."
Barbara Martin
"Loved the food, atmosphere,wine,and hospitality & Friendlieness provided by waitstaff... Will be..."
Jaco Du Plooy
"Definitely a place worth visiting. By the the best rack of lamb I've..."
Chester Alexander
"Always an excellent food experience! Great setting and..."
Lidia Avramov
"Es war ein kulinarischer Hochgenuss! Man kann nur jedem empfehlen, hier vorbei zu..."
Jens Kühne
"The best Restaurant Food excellent and Staff especially Francois du..."
Henriette van Zyl
"Awesome dinner especially the caprese tart and..."
Devi Paulsen
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James Richter
"One of those hidden places that needs more attention. Really delicious food that was beautifully presented. Book in advance, as it is getting full...."
Lisa Focke
"Best food, we haven’t expected such a delicious and beautifully served variety of dishes. Visit this place, you will come back again and..."
Johannes Weiland
"We read through the reviews below and after having dinner there tonight ourselves I can truly say: one of the best restaurants I have been to during..."
Lina Schröder
"A wonderful place in an old historical building. The hospitality of the staff is heartwarming. The food with a variety of complex and well chosen..."
T Abas
"Our visit was amazing over at Drostdy. The waiters were very friendly and very nice, and the meals were amazing with rich flavours and lots of..."
Eylon_cnaan
"Set in a historic building on the main road through Swellendam. Food is prepared by one the owners who happens to be French. The food quality is..."
Mark Chimes
"We sat by the fire which was so nice and warm on a chilly winter evening. We were blown away when the food arrived.. we definitely did not expect to..."
Duhne Liebenberg
"Dostdy is always on on dining itinerary when visiting Swellendam. It was a hot summers evening, however there was a heavy downpour. When enquiring..."
Bianca Abrahams
"Food was really good. Staff were attentive and available. Starters were just the right portion and tasty. Think the souffle was slightly overdone. ..."
Yash R
"Lovely restaurant, amazing food. We were lucky to have a table near the large fireplace as it was a bit cold and we had not expectations. Turned to..."
"The Breakfast was good, coffee made to my specification.🤭. I don't quite understand why hot food is served on cold plates, especially in the..."
Henry Coston
"Lovely little place, friendly staff and good food, the outdoor seating area is beautiful, the bathrooms were very clean and..."
M B
"We spotted this little gem on the river as we were driving past. So glad we stopped. The service was great. The scenery is beautiful! And we really..."
Randell Maree
"Lovely little restaurant on the end of a strip filled with quaint boutique restaurants each with its own charisma.
La Belle Alliance looks like an..."
Jason Rinquest
"One of our favourite breakfast spots…we literally keep coming back to Swellendam just to have breakfast here. Awesome staff, relaxed and soothing..."
Warrick Le Sueur
"Stunning location, with seating options inside, outside in a courtyard and on a wooden deck overlooking the river.
Loadshedding while we were there,..."
Richard Budge
"Lovely stop on the riverside, birds singing, peaceful from the traffic.
Our second stop there, pleasant again.
As an international tourist guide, I..."
Anna-Marie Smith
"We had cuppachino's - it was good. Nice atmosphere outside. Friendly..."
Coenie Calitz
"Fast and friendly service of delicious food. The menu is printed in both Afrikaans and English, with a wide variety of breakfast, lunch and dessert..."
Andi Wolmarans
"Stopped over to have breakfast. Thoroughly impressed by the fresh ingredients. Food tasted great and looked amazing. Staff super friendly. Highly..."
"Best half way stop between Cape Town and Still Bay - fantastic food and value for money!!! and the ambiance is to die..."
Talitha Smith
"Great stop off for us when travelling to Cape Town from Mossel Bay. Food is unbelievable, Not a quick wimpy burger on the run, beautiful surroundings..."
Stephen Combe
"My family and I stopped over for lunch from Knysna and the food was fabulous. The kids had so much as well and even made us shop for toys...Lol. The..."
Fanelwa Ngece Ajayi
"Took my wife for a birthday treat. Great food big portions and our waiter Michael was brilliant. Will be visiting again..."
Dave TBone Royle
"Super awesome!! Everything was delicious, staff very friendly and the atmosphere is fantastic!! See u guys again..."
Mari Cronje du Preez
"The food was great! The bill a bit high for a breakfast. But will we eat there again? Absolutely..."
Anne-Marie Burger
"You should never travel past Tredici without stopping by, no matter..."
Anton Kriegler Snr
"A great place, a Glittering Diamond, as a stop off for a meal or just coffee and cake on your way to or from Plettenberg bay or other areas, don't..."
Gordon Foulis
"On the spot decision to stop for lunch. Not disappointed. The gourmet open sandwich was excellent...."
Marc Ramsbottom
"Great halfway stop to George. Really lovely food and great staff. Really nice..."
Clint Wicomb
"A kind of deli/ lunch/ wine/ general stuff-place. Can’t say I love the combo but I do think they know what they’re doing.
We just ordered some..."
Stefan Bussels
"I had the most delicious breakfast at Tredici. Our waitress, Janet, was so kind and attentive, and I throughly enjoyed my meal. Will definitely be..."
Isabella Strydom
"Top notch establishment. You would never think that a gorgeous, expansive Italian cafe exists in the middle of rural South Africa, but think again...."
Matt Miller
"This was one of the best meals we had on our entire trip to Cape Town and the Garden Route! The chicken pasta and mushroom gnocchi are TO DIE FOR..."
Manon J
"Hands down the best place in Swellendam. The decor, the atmosphere, the food!!! We had an absolutely gorgeous afternoon here and we will certainly be..."
Joanna Evans
"Had a quick lunch here while on the garden route drive. Great burger, good tasting bread, and a lovely vibe..."
Jonathan Lee
"I had an amazing experience at Tredici. I would highly recommend this place.
I had the red lentil and butternut soup and it was amazing. The risotto..."
Melissa Naidoo
"The food was absolutely amazing. The fishcakes were excellent, and the pasta with butternut was delicious with a very generous portion. The service..."
Damien Saby
"We stopped here on our trip home, it's conveniently situated next to the main road, the interior is beautifully furnished and very welcoming. Our..."
Hugh Laughland
"Nice location. Loved the vegan options in the..."
Giulia Marinangeli
"Great stop. Great food. Great view.
The place is a little expensive (40 bucks for a flat white) but it was a good cuppa.
Not much for kids to do..."
Gerard Jampies
"If ever there was a restaurant that made you feel like a millionaire without costing you an arm and a leg, this is one of them! Incredible service,..."
Charles McGeoghan
"I like the place the shop 🥰the orders take long time and some not receded..."
Manal Shaban
"A pleasant surprise! Love the venue, the good food and the great service. They are very busy during the season, but still cater to your needs. Their..."
Magda Rautenbach
"I've only been here once or twice. I've had Shakshuka here while eating in. It was great. Their coffee is great as well, and their brownies are some..."
Anke Meyer
"Busy place with lots of 'this and that' to buy. Decent food. Not your average fast food. Recommend for those taking a slower road..."
Mias Strauss
"Ambiance on the 2nd floor is really nice not so look overcrowded unlike on the groundfloor. Dont sit there because all customers/shoppers coming in &..."
"Great Vibe. Staff are friendly, and the food is DELICIOUS. Absolutely the best pizza you'll eat. Lasagna is also incredible. I asked for quite a..."
Rui “Elz” Marques
"Carbonara was very delicious. The sauce was excellent and the pasta was perfectly cooked. The best in town.
Their thin based pizza is delicious...."
Hester Jordaan
"What a great experience. The best pizza ever. My husband finished his pizza whithout a single complaint. What a miracle. Even better is the great..."
Nicolene Engelbrecht
"Absolutely top end thin based pizza crispy etc etc very very good guys goooo for it and stop..."
Didier Magents
"Outdoor under the trees for hot days, indoors for cooler evenings, wooden floors, thatch and a gas heater give it a cosy atmosphere. Thin crispy..."
Caitlin Hanslo
"One of the best pizza I had. The daw is crazy goooood! Highly..."
Isaac
"Great experience, walked around for a while in Swellendam to find and cozy place with good pizza that is affordable and we found it! As soon as we..."
Abigail Bester
"Awesome Puttanesca, unfortunately no anchovies were to be had, but the pasta was awesome. Duvel as well. Def know their..."
Ross Diesel
"We got there just as they opened, firts customers of the day, so we were expecting that we would wait awhile for food, but we didn't.
Delicious food...."
Nicolene Burger
"Pizza was thin and crisp, though it might not have passed as authentic in Italy. When they say large they mean large pizzas. Toppings were..."
"The waiters are friendly and so informative definitely tipped! Loved the 20% discount for locals,
Loved the basket with bread and the ostrich Salami..."
Natley David's
"Melt in your mouth fillet! 10/10 meal and service. An absolute must visit if you’re in the..."
Lauren Adele Ardagh
"Great restaurant on main street of Swellendam. Easy to miss si ce it is slightly hidden behind large trees. Seating available outside and inside...."
Mark Chimes
"Very good food and good service.
We have ordered a vegetables soup, pizza, chicken schnitzel. Everything was good specially the..."
Valeria Kirzhner
"It was a really nice dinner at De Vagebond! The owner as well as our waiter Freddy were really lovely and care taking. Both Schnitzels (Ostrich &..."
Benjamin Stolle
"We had lovely diner here. The staff was really nice, and the food was also very good. Would definitely recommend this..."
Michelle deWinter
"The food was AMAZING!! Really really good. The best food we had in all of South Africa! 👌👌 definitely recommend 👍
Our waitress Faith was..."
Jill Hanot
"A delicious meal, a fantastic service from the chef and our waiter Freddy who was all about smiling. It was a great experience and we all enjoyed a..."
Diana Govindjee
"Awesome food, very friendly service. Nothing to complain about.
What a nice pit stop. Hope to do this..."
André Boshoff
"OMG. Food was SOOO good! I had the filet that was amazing, vegetables amazing, potatoes amazing! One of the best restaurants we ate in South Africa!..."
"Last night we joined the Old Gaol team at the launch of their new evening menu, as always the atmosphere was warm and the food was great! Together..."
Anel Kemp Olivier
"Jul verdien 5 sterre vir beste, vriendelike personeel wat altyd flink help en die produk is altyd die heel beste! Ons kom gou..."
Lindie du Preez
"Since day one all our Windmill Guesthouse customers have their breakfast served at Old Gaol by Wynand and his friendly staff. Thank you for looking..."
Riaan Gagiano
"We enjoyed a cozy evening at Old Gaol as a group with friends from abroad. The Tapas menu were refreshing and the perfect way to social over a meal...."
Joanne Sands Human
"Heerlike ontbyt, lekkerste cappuccino's in een van die mooiste juwele van die Kaap! Gaan beslis weer..."
Ilze Moodie
"An amazing time spent with Wynand and his staff, food was excellent, atmosphere homely, and chatting to Wynand like long lost buddies. Well worth..."
Richard Hay
"Great milktert! The best...with great..."
Tom Fleerackers
"Excellent food, fantastic atmosphere. Will most definitely come back..."
Hendrik Bezuidenhout
"Well worth the drive to Swellendam! The most wonderful curry and bobotie you will find. Do not miss out on the authentic milk tarts as..."
Nardus Taljard
"The atmosphere is warm and friendly. Delicious food and good service. A must if you are in..."
Jenny Mocke
"The food was very tasty and well prepared. We had an incredible bobotie and home-made chicken pie.
Lovely restaurant with outdoor seating and great..."
Aviva
"Best coffee I've had in a long while! Breakfast under the grape vines was really good value and was excellent. Service was prompt and efficient. Will..."
Rignold
"Such a nice place to come. You can sit outside in the shadow of a big tree ehen it's hot. We had capuccino and carrott and chocolate cake -..."
C. G.
"We had a lovely brunch and enjoyed it very much. Staff very friendly. Can recommend this..."
Marianna Pienaar
"We enjoyed lunch at the Old Gaol while being on our way to Mossel Bay. The place is very lovely and the service is such a pleasure. The lunch was..."
Regina Vollmer
"A lovely tucked away restaurant that has outside seating under trees. Good food and great..."
Keith Allen
"Always stop at Old Mill for coffee. Very friendly staff, beautiful gardens and ofcourse great..."
Chrystal Meintjes
"Very nice spot. The Moerse Roosterkoek Burger fills the stomach for the long road!! Very nice quiches as..."
Donovan Comerma
"Small Town GOOD FOOD. Friendly service and stunning..."
TRANSbundu AFRICA
"Very good cuppucino and milktart. Life is short enjoy the Autumn..."
Ronel Marais Janse van Rensburg
"Nice place with really nice employees. Food was good but not extraordinary. Would recommend..."
Frederico Boavida
"Pleasantly surprised !! Good and Friendly service with a Owner/Manager to welcome guests. Stunning designed menu and great selection to choose..."
Francis
"We enjoyed a fantastic cup of coffee with the most amazing fresh bread with a cream cheese dip. A great place to stop for a sunset..."
Tawanda Nhundu
"We utilised the outdoor play area to watch my daughter whilst enjoying good food and some light..."
Ricky Baatjies
"We were seated outside under the tree and enjoyed very good service today. Our waitress was very keen to always make sure we were happy. Reading the..."
Philipp Nolte
"Once again I came here for their "moerkoffie" brewed using a low-tech traditional method and was delighted with it. Our other orders of burger,..."
Greg Buckle
"Nice breakfast or lunch with Gin & Bear on tap. The best coffee & sweet treats in town, served in an arty interior setting. Easy accessible from the..."
CROWA Africa
"We had a lovely lunch break here. We tried the home made chicken pie which was really nice. The homemade lemonade is also good. It is a cosy nice..."
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