Resort town, Hartbeespoort – situated north of Joburg – may be best known for the likes of Hartbeespoort Dam and Crocodile River’s white water rapids, but it is also (perhaps surprisingly to some) a place of good food and interesting restaurants, cafés and bistros.
Hartbeespoort, situated in the North West province, is the ultimate holiday destination, filled with incredible outdoor experiences, attractions and beauty.
Here are the top eateries you should visit near Hartbeespoort:
#1 La Terrazza Restaurant
Specialising in Mediterranean cuisine, this Italian restaurant offers either breakfast or lunch options, complete with sizeable portions. Available meals include: calamari, seafood, vegetarian and meat, as well as lighter meals such as: salads, Prego rolls, cheese boards and wraps.
Guests will also enjoy the relaxed and pleasant dining atmosphere.
Contact: (012) 244 0667
Website: www.laterrazza.co.za
Address: Mountain Lake Centre, Pecanwood, Hartbeespoort, North West
#2 Silver Orange Bistro
Offering contemporary SA cuisine – with an emphasis on clean flavours and local produce – this farm bistro consists of both award-winning wines (from the likes of Ernie Els) and delicious fare. Here, each dish is artfully prepared with flavours, which perfectly complement each other.
Then, nearby, among the citrus orchards, you will find a new, additional dining experience (no children under 16 allowed) called Almost Orange. Here, you can share a light meal while sipping on premium liquors, gins, craft beer and hand-selected wines.
Contact: (082) 378 2948
Website: www.silverorangebistro.co.za
Address: Altyd Mooi Farm, R513, Hartbeespoort, North West
#3 The Windmill Restaurant
This charming restaurant – located within an authentic Dutch windmill – offers a variety of true Dutch meals, as well as traditional restaurant favourites, to satisfy your hunger and is something of a local eatery icon.
Enjoy either indoor or outdoor dining, with spectacular views wherever you sit.
Contact: (012) 259 0955
Website: none
Address: 1 Jan Smuts Drive, Meerhof, Hartbeespoort, North West
#4 Restaurant Laurentina
This Portuguese-Mozambican-style restaurant in Chameleon Village offers a great vibe, in addition to lovely décor, tasty food and music performances.
Here, you will find authentic Portuguese-type dishes to fill up on.
Contact: (012) 253 5052
Website: www.facebook.com/LaurentinaHarties
Address: Chameleon Village, Hartbeespoort, North West
#5 Leopard Lodge Restaurant
Situated at the beautiful Leopard Lodge, when at this restaurant, diners can enjoy open plan dining, culinary art and traditional cuisine in a lovely setting.
Expect the likes of gnocchi, zuercher geschnetzeltes, Italian pizza, sushi (the African Swiss way) and wiener schnitzel.
Contact: (012) 207 1130
Website: www.leopardlodge.co.za
Address: Leopard Lodge, Skeerpoort, R560, Hartbeespoort, North West
#6 De Vette Mossel @ Harties
This seafood restaurant – first opened in 2004 in Mossel Bay on an isolated beach at Groot Brak Rivier – now has a second branch in Hartbeespoort Dam, as well as in Parys, Klerksdorp and Nelspruit too.
Here, diners will find perfectly prepared seafood and an array of tasty dishes in what is an unusual and informal restaurant setting in Harties.
Contact: (082) 346 3731
Website: www.devettemosselharties.co.za
Address: R511, Hartbeespoort, North West
#7 African Swiss Restaurant
Serving divine food – like soft veal in white wine sauce or Gorgonzola gnocchi – African Swiss additionally offers an amazing and relaxed dining atmosphere.
The specialties here are definitely Swiss and Bavarian dishes, ensuring a break from local cuisines.
Contact: (083) 476 0507
Website: www.africanswiss.com
Address: Plot 119, Broederstroom, Hartbeespoort, North West
#8 BisiBean Coffee Roasting Co.
Here, coffee is their passion and as such, BisiBean do real coffee. If you want to enjoy the best espresso and cappuccino at one of Hartebeespoort’s best coffee shops, then this is the place for you.
You can also sample a mouth-watering selection of cakes, like chocolate cake, caramel velvet cake or lemon cheesecake, as well as enjoying filled croissants and other yummy foods.
Contact: (079) 143 8511
Website: www.bisibean.co.za
Address: Glen Ivy Centre, 1 Glen Ivy Road, Meerhof, Hartbeespoort, North West
#9 Pica Pau Continental Cuisine
Located in Magalies Park Rort, Pica Pau is owned and run by George and Franci, who take immense pride in their restaurant.
It is well-known for its excellent pizzas, made with delicious toppings; visitors will find something to suit every palate with Pica Pau’s great, wood-fired offerings.
They also offer western European dishes, event/function catering and stunning views of the Magaliesberg Mountains.
Contact: (012) 207 9127
Website: www.picapau.co.za
Address: Magalies Park Country Club, Skeerpoort, Hartbeespoort, North West
#10 Upperdeck Restaurant
This rustic, laid-back grill restaurant offers a lovely garden terrace, live music and, of course, tasty food and great drinks.
It’s the perfect place to relax, catch up with friends or family or simply enjoy a chilled meal out.
Contact: (012) 253 2586
Website: www.upperdeck.co.za
Address: Old Rustenburg Road, Damdoryn, Hartbeespoort, North West
#11 Caravela Restaurante
This Portuguese restaurant offers superb seafood and European fare, as well as cold beers and yummy milkshakes to wash it down. As aforementioned, they are perhaps especially well-known for their seafood.
Enjoy a friendly and relaxing atmosphere, with professional staff at your service.
Contact: (012) 253 2642
Website: none
Address: Straduvarius Road, Hartbeespoort, North West
#12 French Toast Koffie Kafee
Paying homage to Paris, this quaint café serves, in particular, killer croissants, other good food and lovely coffee.
Visitors will love the mini Eiffel Tower and lovers lock, which add a sense of Parisian romance to this little, country café.
Contact: (078) 592 6953
Website: frenchtoastharties.co.za
Address: R27, R511, Hartbeespoort, North West
These are just some of the top cafés, bistros and restaurants visitors can enjoy when exploring the small resort town, Harties.