Restaurants in Free State
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Cubana
It’s a self-described ‘Latino social cafe’ that is a popular and sophisticated spot in the heart of the Second Ave scene, and features four pages of cocktails, including a strong caipirinha. The equally lengthy food menu offers lots of chicken and beef dishes with Cuban sauces; although, if you’ve spent time in Latin America you’ll know right away the taste is a bit off. Still, for a small town in the Free State, it’s pretty decent. The ambience here is fantastic. In a semi-open-air, thatched-roof building, the vibe is Caribbean meets Victorian safari – think old school chandeliers, ornate, gold-threaded couches and hookahs. The breezy deck is great for people watching.…
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Fishpaste
Fishpaste is a rare thing - a Free State restaurant with a trendy, funky interior and an interesting modern fusion menu. Choose from blackened Canadian salmon with green-bean salad, Vietnamese prawn rolls or rolled pork fillet. The fashionably black-clad staff are super-friendly, the bar is buzzy and the prices extremely reasonable.
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Jazz Time Café
This hip eatery has an interesting menu featuring zippy zivas – Yemeni-style layered dough wrapped around a variety of fillings (such as Cajun chicken, feta and avocado), folded and toasted. There are cocktails and jazz recitals in the evenings – unusual in the rock-orientated Bloemfontein music scene.
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Bella Casa Trattoria
This popular Italian trattoria serves lots of pasta choices, along with pizzas and salads at very reasonable prices. It’s a cheerful, family-friendly place with ample courtyard seating at blue-chequered-cloth-covered tables. If you’d rather dine in your hotel, Bella Casa offers takeaway service.
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Seven on Kellner
An eclectic restaurant with a very trendy lounge vibe, this place does everything from wood-fired pizzas to many Middle Eastern- and Indian-inspired delights. The food is delicious. Afterwards, chill in an ultracool chair on the patio with a bottle of bubbly picked from the extensive wine list.
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Second Avenue
It’s kind of tacky looking, with galvanised-steel light fixtures and slate tiles, but this student diner-cum-bar gets rocking when university is in session and crowds pile in to socialise and tackle the ‘tower of beer’.
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Linda's Coffee House
Near the information desk at the Tourist Centre, Linda's does good breakfasts (and coffee) for those early bus arrivals. If everywhere else is closed, it's a great option.
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