Western NamibiaRestaurants

Restaurants in Western Namibia

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Original China Tong Hua Restaurant

    If you're looking for a cheap alternative to Namibian or German fare, look no further than this Chinese greasy spoon.

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  12. Kücki's Pub

    This local-haunt is a good choice for cheap pub grub, which is all the better after a pint or two of frothy Hansa.

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  13. Western Saloon Pizzeria

    This popular local spot is famous for its enormous pizzas and its boisterous clientele.

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