Pretoria Restaurants

Blue Crane

#6 of 60 things to do in Pretoria

#44 of 2025 restaurants in Africa

1 reviews | Write a review

Good for: atmosphere, Groups, Solo Travellers, Families

Not good for: food, service

  • Address
    • Melk St
  • Phone
    • 012-460 7615
  • Price
    • mains R40-80
  • Hours
    • lunch & dinner

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Lonely Planet review for Blue Crane

The Blue Crane is part of the Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary – the Roberts of the famous bird books. The restaurant overlooks a lake that is the breeding site for the endangered blue crane, South Africa’s national bird. It does Afrikaner potjiekos and the pub is great at sundown. The entrance to the restaurant is off Melk St, which is a right turn off Middle St as you head west.

 

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    A Beautiful place to eat if you are not in a hurry

    helentb recommends this,

    The Blue Crane is South Africa's national bird, and you are certain to see some of them and hear their characteristic sound if you visit the Blue Crane and the Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary next door. The Blue Crane has a deck overlooking a dam, and it's a great place to observe the birds. The food is standard fare, but I have found service to be a bit on the slow side. If you enjoy watching birds in peaceful surroundings and have plenty of time, it's a good place to eat.

    Good for: atmosphere, Groups, Solo Travellers, Families

    Not good for: food, service

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