Restaurants in Namibia
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Joe's Beer House
Similar to Carnivore's in Nairobi, Joe's Beer House is a popular tourist spot where you can indulge in a game-meat-oriented evening meal (such as oryx, kudu, springbok, crocodile, zebra, eland) - with prolonged drinking until early in the morning. Sure, it's touristy, but there's a lot of fun to be had here, especially on a warm evening when you can kick back a few cold ones underneath a faux African hut. Reservations are recommended.
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Homestead
Arguably Windhoek's best restaurant, Homestead features a range of starters, salads, pasta, vegetarian dishes, fresh fish, beef and chicken dishes, as well as oryx, crocodile, fondues and a hunters' grill featuring zebra. The herbs and vegetables come from the restaurant's own garden and it's all served up in a pleasant outdoor setting. There's also an extensive selection of wines, liqueurs and cigars.
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La Marmite
Here you can sample wonderful North and West African cuisine, including Algerian, Senegalese, Ivorian, Cameroonian and Nigerian dishes. This excellent restaurant deserves its popularity - bookings are advisable.
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Napolitana
This quaint and romantic Italian bistro specialises in gourmet pizzas and pasta, as well as heartier meat and seafood dishes. If you're feeling lazy, ring them up and they'll deliver right to your door.
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Swakopmund Brauhaus
This excellent restaurant and boutique brewery offers one of Swakopmund's most sought-after commodities (traditional German-style beer) as well as excellently prepared beef and seafood.
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Lighthouse Pub & Cafe
With a view of the beach and crashing surf, the Lighthouse Pub & Cafe is an atmospheric choice that serves up good-value seafood including kabeljou, calamari, kingklip and lobster.
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O Portuga
The best place in town for genuine Portuguese and Angolan dishes, including numerous seafood options. There is also a good selection of wines.
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Cafe Anton
This somewhat pretentious spot, located in Hotel Schweizerhaus, serves up superb coffee, apfelstrüdel (apple strudel), kugelhopf (cake with nuts and raisins), mohnkuchen (poppy seed cake), linzertorte (cake flavoured with almond meal, lemon and spices, and spread with jam) and other European delights. The outdoor seating is inviting for afternoon snacks in the sun.
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Out of Africa Coffee Shop
This place has the motto 'Life is too short to drink bad coffee', and it does something about it! It welcomes you in the morning with Namibia's best coffee - espresso, cappuccino, latte and other specialities - served up in French-style cups, along with memorable breakfasts and delicious muffins. At lunchtime and in the afternoon, it serves light meals, snacks and more coffee.
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Cape to Cairo Restaurant
The most popular tourist restaurant in Swakopmund serves up a gourmet variety of dishes from across the continent. Their game meats are exceptional, though vegetarians will have no problem feasting here on hearty chapatis and other veggie treats. The wine-list here is extensive, and the clientele is usually overlanders from the attached Grüner Kranz hotel.
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Restaurants
Each rest camp is open year-round, and has a restaurant, which is open from 07:00 to 09:00, noon to 14:00 and 18:00 to 22:00 daily, as well as a bar, a shop, a swimming pool, picnic sites, a petrol station and a kiosk. If you're self-catering, it's considerably cheaper if you stock up on groceries prior to entering the park.
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Ritzi's Seafood Restaurant
This long-standing institution is the top spot in town for seafood. Not surprisingly, it's always fully booked, so reservations are essential. Imaginative dishes are concocted from fish, lobster, oysters, game meats and beef, but there are usually a few vegetarian options on the menu.
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Oasis Bistro
This excellent bistro does imaginative breakfasts, lunches and dinners, including a variety of salads, crepes, gyros, steaks and seafood specials. Try the savoury bacon, mushroom, tomato and cream cheese flapjack, or the honey, berry, nut and ice-cream variety.
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The Tug
Housed in the beached tugboat Danie Hugo near the jetty, the Tug is an atmospheric, upmarket choice for fresh fish and seafood, and is regarded by locals as the best restaurant in town. Its extreme popularity means that advance bookings are essential.
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Blue Whale Café
This popular lunch spot within the Atlanta Hotel has alfresco sidewalk seating, which is perfect for people-watching. Don't miss the creative lunch menu, which features healthy crepes, seafood, vegetarian dishes, steak and tempting desserts.
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Dial-a-Meal
For those who are feeling lazy, Dial-a-Meal delivers orders from a wide range of local restaurants, as well as the neighbourhood drankwinkel, which, if you're new to Namibia, is the place where you buy booze.
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Gathemann's
Located in a prominent colonial building overlooking Independence Ave, this splash-out spot serves gourmet German and Continental food, though it's a good choice for a gateau and pastry on the sun deck.
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Luigi & the Fish
This famous Windhoek restaurant specialises in reasonably priced seafood (fish, shellfish, seafood paella, calamari etc) as well as steaks, game, pasta, chicken, cajun dishes and vegetarian cuisine.
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Legends
This understated restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere and serves up a healthy mix of seafood, grilled meats, pizzas and burgers, as well as the odd vegetarian option or two.
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Art Café
This fashionable spot specialises in breakfast, sweet and savoury crêpes and light lunches - with excellent results. It also sells local Namibian art.
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Yang Tse
This locally popular cheap Chinese joint is a good choice, especially if you're just coming back from (or heading out to) a long stint of bush cooking.
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Diaz Coffee Shop
This quaint and cosy coffee shop serves excellent toasties, light meals, coffee and cakes - its Sunday continental breakfast is popular among locals.
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Fairies' Coffee Nook
This waterfront café offers attractive sea views and is the perfect spot to linger over a steaming cup of coffee and a sweet snack.
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King Pies
If you're looking for a quick bite, this popular Namibian institution serves up a variety of filled meat and vegetable pies.
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Steenbras
Near Independence Ave, this is one of Windhoek's best takeaways, serving memorable fish, chicken burgers and spicy chips.
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