Must-see restaurants in Drakensberg Escarpment

  • Wild Fig Tree

    Drakensberg Escarpment

    There’s a meat-driven menu and a warm atmosphere here, amid candles, wildlife photos and artworks. It's a great place to sample traditional South African…

  • Potluck Boskombuis

    Blyde River Canyon

    Look out for the South African flag and follow the red-dirt track to this 'bush kitchen', a makeshift shelter beneath gnarly boulders and trees decorated…

  • Mayfly Restaurant

    Drakensberg Escarpment

    Attracting local couples, families and tourists, this classy set-up is renowned for its red meat, such as the recommended Mayfly rump topped with red wine…

  • Duck & Trout

    Drakensberg Escarpment

    On chilly nights, a fire crackles in every corner of this converted dairy, which has an extensive menu featuring all-day breakfasts and pub grub. It's a…

  • Harrie’s Pancakes

    Drakensberg Escarpment

    The chic white minimalist interior of Graskop's original pancake house, full of modern art and quirky touches, often fills with coach parties. You won’t…

  • Woodsman

    Drakensberg Escarpment

    Half pub, half restaurant, the Woodsman offers great food with a Greek twist. Moussaka, stifado stew, grilled calamari, mezedhes (starter plates) and…

  • Vine Restaurant

    Drakensberg Escarpment

    This nicely restored general dealer's shop, decorated with local animal art, serves traditional dishes such as bobotie and ostrich-neck potjie stew…

  • African Elephant

    Drakensberg Escarpment

    Locals rate this all-rounder with an expansive menu featuring hearty dinner mains such as surf and turf, ribs and wings, and flame-grilled steaks. There's…

  • Mad Hatter Café

    Drakensberg Escarpment

    Overlooking the cobbled piazza in the Italianate Cherry Grove, this creative little cafe in black, white and red has puntastic menus stuck into old books…

  • Canimambo

    Drakensberg Escarpment

    A Portuguese and Mozambican joint with a fire pit out front, serving spicy stews and grills as well as seafood dishes such as sardines, lemon and garlic…

  • Pancakes at The Stables

    Drakensberg Escarpment

    Occupying a stable dating from 1895, this cute little place has a corrugated-tin roof and wooden tables and benches outside. They serve a dozen excellent…

  • Kruger's Gold

    Drakensberg Escarpment

    Fine dining comes to Graskop on a country estate, 4km south of town. The restaurant does wonderful things with beef, chicken, lamb and seafood; dishes…

  • Kadisi Restaurant

    Blyde River Canyon

    The Forever Resort's bar-restaurant should be a pleasant lunch stop with its cavernous, air-conditioned interior and Three Rondavels terrace views…

  • Pancake Place

    Drakensberg Escarpment

    Going since 1997, the Silver Spoon serves unremarkable pancakes with fillings from beef curry and creamy spinach to Amarula chocolate mousse and banana…

  • Aloes Country Inn

    Drakensberg Escarpment

    This slightly ramshackle pub is OK for a light lunch, with outside seating and a jungle gym. Dishes range from toasted sandwiches, burgers and pizzas to…

  • Spar

    Drakensberg Escarpment

    A well-stocked supermarket for buying food and more.

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