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all around the Mediterranean, GRAAFFREINET: Blue Magnolia
matched with wines from an Coffee Shop R DK Choice
interesting, well-priced list. Café Road Map C4 KIMBERLEY: Copper Oryx RR
3 Muller St, 6280 South African Road Map D3
SWAZILAND: eDladleni Swazi Tel 049 891 0792 Closed Sun Kimberley Anne Hotel, 60 Mac
Restaurant R Breakfasts and light lunches, as Douglass St, 8301
Swazi Road Map F2 well as freshly baked cakes and Tel 053 492 0004
Off the MR3, Ezulwini Valley Illy coffee, are served here. There is The Swiss trained chef at this
Tel 268 404 5743 alfresco seating on a bright patio. establishment combines
In a wooden log building set international cuisine with South
among the trees, this restaurant GRAAFFREINET: The African flavours, which offers a
serves traditional fare. There is Coldstream Restaurant R true fine-dining experience. The
an outside deck and on cool International Road Map C4 menu is limited but everything
evenings a log fire is lit inside. 3 Church St, 6280 is freshly prepared. The Wild
Tel 049 891 1181 Closed Sun Coast fish pot is recommended
SWAZILAND: Ramblas This restaurant is housed in the and the baked aubergine
Restaurant RR building of the second-oldest stuffed with Cape Malay curry
International Road Map F2 men’s club in the country (1875). is a good vegetarian option.
Mantsholo Road, Mbabane The varied menu includes sea-
Tel 268 2404 4147 Closed Sun food, steak and vegetarian dishes.
Specializing in seafood, Ramblas KIMBERLEY: Rhodes Grill
also serves pizzas, salads and GRAAFFREINET: Pioneers Restaurant RRR
home-baked cakes. There are Restaurant RR International Road Map D3
also combo platters for sharing. South African Road Map C4 The Kimberley Club, 72 Du Toitspan
3 Parsonage St, 6280 Rd, 9320
WHITE RIVER: Magnolia RR Tel 049 8926059 Tel 053 832 4224
International Road Map F2 Housed in a National Monument Fine food is served in the elegant
Casterbridge Lifestyle Centre, cnr building, guests can choose to sit dining room of this renovated
Hazyview Rd (R40) and Numbi Rd in any one of the four dining gentleman’s club. Traditional and
(R538), 2809 rooms or outside in the garden. modern dishes include T-bone
Tel 013 751 1947 There is traditional food on offer steaks, Karoo lamb and eisbein.
Set in lovely manicured gardens, and a few adventurous dishes.
this upmarket bistro draws on a NIEU BETHESDA: The Ibis
range of global cuisines, while Lounge RR
still retaining a local flavour. DK Choice International Road Map C4
GRAAFFREINET: Gordon’s Martin St, 6286
WHITE RIVER: Oliver’s RR Restaurant RRR Tel 082 442 3174
Mediterranean Road Map F2 Karoo Road Map C4 A standard menu of burgers,
Pine Lake Drive, White River Country Andries Stockenström Guest pitas, steaks, pasta and curry is
Estate, 1240 House, 100 Cradock St, 6280 supplemented by tasty, fresh-
Tel 013 750 0479 Tel 049 892 4575 baked bread, muffins and cakes
Mediterranean cuisine with an Owner and chef Gordon and a range of speciality coffees.
Austrian touch. Try the venison Wright attracts national and
platter of kudu, eland and international clients with his fine UPINGTON: BI-LO R
gemsbok, or the prawn risotto. four-course dinners. Slow Karoo Bistro Road Map A3
food is a passion here and the 9 Green Point Rd, 8801
dinners are legendary. The Tel 054 3380616
menu is never the same, but A casual, good-value eatery and
North and South of one starter on offer is whiskey- pub. The ostrich steak is excellent
the Orange and-honey-infused baked and the lamb chops are
guinea fowl samosa with recommended. Outdoor seating
BLOEMFONTEIN: Seven on mango chilli salsa and rocket. offers views of wildlife roaming
Kellner R in the neighbouring ranch.
International Road Map D3
7 Kellner St, Westdene, 9332
Tel 051 447 7928 Closed Sun
Fine dining coupled with friendly
service are the hallmarks of this
venue set in a beautiful Victorian
mansion with eclectic decor.
BLOEMFONTEIN: De Oude Kraal
Country Estate & Spa RRR
International Road Map D3
35 km (22 miles) S of Bloemfontein,
exit 153 on the N1 to Cape Town, 9301
Tel 051 564 0733
The dinner buffet, six-course set
menu and excellent wine list
provide adventures in gastronomy
at this farmhouse that has high
ceilings and wooden floors,
open fires and antique furniture. Elegant decor at Ramblas in Swaziland
For more information on types of restaurants see pp392–3
