Think Tzaneen is only about scenic mountains, solid infrastructure, and outdoor pursuits? Think again. The town may be Limpopo's second largest, but it's second-to-none when it comes to a thriving food scene. Tzaneen's restaurants bring a delicious fusion of local South African flavours and international cuisine to the table. Here are eight eateries ready to whet your appetite.
1. Crawdaddy's Tzaneen
Life's about choice says this Tzaneen restaurant's tagline - and they mean it. Crawdaddy's Tzaneen has a wide selection of starters and appetisers, salads, burgers, meat and grills, seafood, and desserts. The steaks are juicy, the atmosphere is cozy, and the wait staff always have a smile on their faces. Be sure to check out their Facebook page for new specials.
2. Monya's Restaurant
Monya's Restaurant has the perfect ambience for a romantic dinner. It has a farmhouse chic style with wooden beams, tasteful furniture, and an outside area framed by hedges. This family-run restaurant takes pride in serving only the freshest food. In fact, all the vegetables are harvested from the owner's farm (Pitout Suikervlei). The menu leaves you spoilt for choice but the creamy chicken broccoli pasta is definitely a winner.
3. Safari Pub & Grill
The Safari Pub & Grill aims to give you a next-level food experience. As a live music venue, they attract some of the country's finest musicians and performers. Their market days invite everyone in Tzaneen to stock up on homemade goods. The restaurant hosts braais and potjies, expanding their menu options. Plus, you can sit back and relax while your car is polished to perfection, thanks to their car wash.
4. The Meet and Greet
If you're in a "more cheese, please" kind of mood, The Meet and Greet is the place to go for some of the best pizzas in Tzaneen. This restaurant has all the usual suspects and more. Try the biltong pizza, garlic snails pizza, or the blue cheese pizza which includes a delicious fig jam. The Meet and Greet lives up to its name as a popular casual hangout for friends and family.
5. Rattlers Steak House and Restaurant
Set in picturesque surroundings in Georges Valley Road, Rattlers Steak House and Restaurant serves up a feast for the eyes as well as your stomach. The focus is on comfort food without the frills and fuss. Sit down to chicken fillet curry and rice, rump with garlic snails, bacon cheeseburgers, and Capri beef pasta. The seating area is spacious so you can enjoy your meal in privacy.
6. Restaurant at Highgrove Lodge
Tzaneen is not short of family-friendly restaurants; the restaurant at Highgrove Lodge is definitely one of the best places to dine out with the kids. You have the option to eat poolside, under a majestic tree, in the restaurant, or close to a crackling fire. This variety is only matched by the menu. Discerning eaters can choose from wood-fired pizza, pastas, burgers, sandwiches, tavern grills, seafood, and much more.
7. Adam's Cafe
For light meals, you can't go wrong at Adam's Cafe. This delightful eatery offers a mouth-poppingly good journey. On a health kick? Go for their crispy Greek salad with feta. Think local is lekker? Opt for their cheese vetkoek. Mad about meat? Wolf down on their mince curry. Up for a sweet treat? Savour their cinnamon and sugar pancakes. Adam's Cafe also delivers if you want to enjoy a meal from the comfort of your home.
8. Le'Thaba Restaurant
The Fairview Hotel is one of Tzaneen's most upmarket hotels, providing a respite for the discerning traveller, business person, or holidaymaker. Its restaurant, Le'Thaba Restaurant, keeps the sophistication going with elegant decor, an indulgent menu, and a superb selection of South African wines. The desserts are everything to write home about: tiramisu, crème brûlée, pink pavlova, and malva pudding will cap off a wonderful meal.
Move to Tzaneen, the fruit basket of South Africa
For food with flair, you can't go wrong in Tzaneen. The area's subtropical climate, fertile land, and water-rich environment have created the perfect conditions for a foodie haven. Beyond the restaurants, Tzaneen provides plenty of beautiful properties, amenities, and a wealth of activities to build a rich life. View our properties for sale, and contact our team today.