Food and Drink

The Drostdy is a well-known landmark, not only in Stellenbosch but throughout the whole of South Africa. In April 1996 an enormous change took place at the Dros with the formation of the ‘Dros Concept’, a combination between a wine cellar and a restaurant. The founder and owner, Mr Hein Krugmann, want to present the public with a truly South African concept accessible to all ages and tastes. This concept proved successful as many people from all over the country, as well as overseas visitors, frequented the Dros. This in turn led to the franchising of this unique restaurant. The concept behind the design is to combine Stellenbosch wine cellars with food and a warm ambience using décor unique to the Cape Wine Route, complete with wine cellar characteristics, to create an atmosphere typical to that of a wine cellar. The highly competitive tourist market in the Cape requires food of outstanding quality and excellent service, both of which are major priorities at the Dros. Few companies in the food industry can match the record growth and profitability shown by the Dros since inception. During the past few years the Dros Restaurants gross sales have expanded significantly and net income […]

Ocean Basket is South Africa‘s favourite chain of seafood restaurants. There’s one near you. At Ocean Basket you’ll find friendly people, a home-from-home feeling and great value for your hard-earned bucks. Some Ocean Baskets have a fresh-fish deli too, and you can order to eat in or takeaway, whatever grabs you.  

Since 1967, when founder and executive chairman, Allen Ambor, opened the Golden Spur in Newlands, Cape Town, Spur Steak Ranches have been part of the South African family. In the years since then, Spur has helped to create countless special memories and earned a reputation for tasty, nutritious, value-for-money meals. We’ve also grown into an internationally recognised brand with many local and international restaurants. So, what’s our recipe for success? Simple: a warm, relaxed, family-friendly environment; generous portions of great-tasting food; and a hearty helping of quality!

We supply the best quality saffron to retail and public in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. Our Saffron is sourced from the most famous and reputable farms and we have made sure the best part is very delicately selected. Give us a try once and you will be our customer forever!

Lavitae in Pietermaritzburg specializes in fine Italian Cuisine. Lavitae offers a variety of Italian inspired dishes from the traditional classics to the modern recipies as well as comfort food that feeds the soul! We also have a broad selection of wines to prepare the pallet for the delicious meal! We are situated at the ground floor of the vibrant Invesco Centre (corner Sanctuary and Armitage road). This central location, close to both the city and N3 makes traveling quick and easy, with secure outside and undercover parking.

Quincy’s Café was opened in 1998 to fill a niche in Pietermaritzburg for an upmarket café. It is located conveniently in the Victoria Centre and was immediately popular. The menu concentrated on quality breakfasts and lunches, and although a dinner menu was available, it was set at a much lower key. In 2001 when Quincy’s Café changed hands, we decided to keep everything pretty much the same but increase the emphasis on the dinner trade. A new menu was designed that focused on evening fare, whilst retaining the feel of the daytime menu. All items on the menu are available whenever our kitchen is open, so if you feel like Oxtail or Ribs at 7:30am after a hard night carousing, or maybe a cheese and mushroom omelette after movies and before bed, Quincy’s is geared for it! We do our best to accommodate any special requests you may have and will mix and match our menu to suit where necessary. It is wise to remember that we are not Halaal as we serve breakfasts with bacon and have other pork products prepared in our kitchen. We are fully air-conditioned and have a huge parking area adjacent to the restaurant, and […]

BangkokWok Sizzlers in Pietermaritzburg boasts a delicious asian inspired menu specializing in Thai, Sushi, Sizzlers and Teppanyaki. Our ingredients are of the highest quality and our meals are fresh, vibrant and tasty.  Try our Sizzlers and listen to the “sizzle” as the waiter approaches your table with a steaming meal on a hot cast iron base – teasing your pallet even before your taste it! We are situated at Shop 9 in the vibrant Invesco Centre (corner Sanctuary and Armitage road). This central location, close to both the city and N3 makes traveling quick and easy, with secure outside and undercover parking. Sit down or takeaway, you are guaranteed an excellent dining experience!

Sagewood Café is an Artisan-style café in Pietermaritzburg where harmony, service and a passion for quality food come together through locally sourced seasonal and fresh produce, and a highly skilled chef – Gregg Oosthuizen. The café is situated within Blackwood’s Home of Gardening and Touchwood Interiors, forming a Lifestyle Centre that incorporates food, nature and design. The deck and veranda along the Dorpspruit River offer a tranquil setting for families and friends to enjoy a break from the daily bustle of ‘Maritzburg life. There is a safe and well maintained children’s playground in full view of the dining area so that the whole family get to relax and enjoy their surroundings and meals. The café was launched by Gregg, and Con and Sue Malherbe in May 2015.

We are a family restaurant located in Pietermaritzburg just off the N3. We offer a full menu that caters to all tastes. Jayz Grill, situated in Pietermaritzburg, just off the N3 is renowned throughout the area for its fine dining and inviting atmosphere. We have an extensive menu and a large selection of award winning wines. The menu itself comprises of the most eye-catching and mouth-watering dishes, meat dishes, succulent chicken, an assortment of sea dishes and Italian food that would please the most ardent foodie! Among our many accolades we have been listed as finalists on the 2015, 2016 & 2017 Steakhouse Championships for quality of service and food. We also have an award winning Diners Club Wine list guaranteed to be the prefect compliment for every dish on our menu. We cater for a variety of functions: We have a VIP room which can cater for up to 12 people. A private function room that can cater up to 45 people. We also cater for large corporate functions with a fully customizable carvery and buffet to suit your taste and budget.

Nestled in the heart of Irene is a quaint Italian family restaurant called Viva Vita. Chef Owner Eduard Gazendam brings a variety of authentic European and local style Italian dishes.  An elder, wise Italian women said that the word “restaurant” means, “to restore, rejuvenate, and relax.” This is the mission statement of our restaurant where we welcome young and old to come and enjoy a relaxing evening with good food and friendly service. Eduard is a highly experienced and well-travelled chef with more than 10 years’ experience. When he took over Viva Vita in 2012 he wanted to share his passion for food with families and friends.

In the heart of Irene, with ample parking located conveniently close, our bistro is all about eating good food in a warm and relaxed environment. Whether you choose to sit on the verandah outside and enjoy the sunshine and  view or to take a seat inside where the dcor is relaxed and short on fussiness, stop a while and enjoy food that is always fresh, always seasonal and which reminds you that life should be taken a little slower. Chat to the owner, Lana, and her friendly staff about what’s new or which classic you shouldn’t pass on and then indulge your senses and taste buds with food that is honest and where portions are hearty in true Bistro style. Were open 6 days a week for lunch and dinner on Tues-Sat from 11:30am to 22:00pm dont miss our legendary Pizza and  Pasta menu. Sundays 10am to 16:00pm We do not take bookings on WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY.

O’Galito inherits its cuisine from our Portuguese forefathers and is reminiscent of L.M. in the old days when readily available prawns, langoustines, crab, lobsters and oysters were prepared in boundless platters.  Although we specialise in seafood,  a full a la carte menu includes the tradition peri-peri chicken, fillet steak, rabbit, and amongst others oxtail. O’Galito is an ideal business lunch venue where every customer’s needs are attended to by well-trained and exceptionally groomed waiting staff.  We go the extra mile for business executives and offer services for large parties and corporate functions.