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Prince Albert

where to eat

tel: +27 (0)23 5411 366  fax: +27 (0)23 5411 788  e-mail: princealberttourism@intekom.co.za

ATM: next to ABSA. Cash can be drawn over the counter on some bank cards at the OK SUPERMARKET

Our restaurants and coffee shops offer delicious meals - including traditional Karoo food - at very good prices!

Breads, tarts, brioche, etc - click here! 

 

RESTAURANTS open during the day

 

Bush Pub  phone Johan  Tel:  083 750 6043

Open everyday from 11h00 till late.  Facility includes: a restaurant serving lunch and dinner; pub; big screen TV; pool tables.  Available for conferences and private functions.  Fully licensed.  Regret no credit card facilities.

Cafe AlbertEat where the locals meet!  Our aim at Cafe Albert is to provide you with freshly prepared good, wholesome dishes using as many ingredients as possible supplied by the people of Prince Albert and surrounding areas.  Our menu offers:

 
Breakfasts - served all day
Light meals and snacks
Toasted sandwiches
Cakes, tarts, home-made ice creams
Some of the best filter coffees around
Espressos, cappuccinos and chai

Other cold and hot drinks

Unlicensed (welcome to bring your own). Regret no credit cards. Open Tuesday - Friday 9h00 - 16h00; 

Saturday 9h00 - 14h30 and Sunday 9h00 - 12h30. 

(Times may change with season) Closed Monday. 

Tel: 023 5411 175   e-mail: kna@isat.co.za

43 Church Street, next to the Tourism Association Office. 

Click here for photographs and more information

 

The Coffee Shop & Food Store at the Swartberg Hotel, 77 Kerkstraat 

open from bright and early until 5.00pm

Tel: 023 5411 332

Winners of a Fabulous Food Award at the Tourism Indaba 2008

Enjoy breakfast on the stoep or in air-conditioned comfort indoors. Light meals and tea's served all day.

Specialty coffees: Cappuccino, Espresso, Caffe Latte, etc. Light meals: salads, pizzas, sandwiches, pitas. Selection of freshly baked cakes.

Olives and olive products, dried fruit, preserves and cordials,. Home-made frozen meals. Orders taken for freshly baked bread and rolls.

 


                       Trading Hours:

                Mon - Fri 08:00 - 16:00
               Sat & Sun 08:00 - 15:00
                 Closed on Tuesdays
   
                    6a Church Street               

                     Prince Albert 6930

    Tel/Fax: 023 5411 846       Cell: 082 853 6661

   

Coffee Shop - Gift Shop -   Farmstall

Johnny, Yvette and Martie welcome you to their country farmstall where you can experience hearty comfort food, freshly ground coffee, delicious pickles & jams, home baked fare, fresh produce and a huge selection of gifts. Don't miss out on their "Sexy Warm brood" baked daily on the premises. 

Their "Stoep" is surrounded by old junk and is the perfect place for all your club and work meetings. Enjoy a picnic in the garden with its "Leiwater" dam that has become home to ducks and an array of wild birds. They make up picnic baskets and gifts for special occasions.

Click here for photographs and more information   

The Lazy Lizard:  9 Church Street - Our cuisine includes the best from Europe, South America, Australia and naturally South Africa.  Enjoy Karoo lamb curry, Mediterranean pasta or our recommended Karoo platter.  Remember to leave space for our delicious Apple Pie, Lemon Meringue, Tipsy Tart, Milk Tart or Cheese Cake.  Tel:  023 5411 379  

 

 

  Coffee, Cake & Everything Else...  93 Church Street. 

Tel Nicola 083 270 6003

nicola@vodamail.co.za

 

Beautiful breakfasts, light lunches, Summer soups, magnificent sandwiches, quiche and salad, homemade chocolate ice cream. Refreshing, thirst quenching homemade lemonade & ginger beer, iced coffee, vanilla & chocolate milkshakes, fabulous organic coffees. Open daily Monday thru Saturday 7.30am - 6.00pm (closed Sunday). 

To take home: freshly baked cakes, scones and muffins, chocolate brownies, buttermilk rusks, biscotti, fantastic meusli, home preserves and jams, olives and olive oil.

and...

 

Eclectic  of furniture, collectables,  bric-a-brac, locally produced crafts, soft furnishings and recycled clothing.

 

 

Prickly Pear    Tel: 023 541-1622

Open 11am to 11pm daily

Take-aways and licenced to serve beer, wine and spirits.

 

 

RESTAURANTS open for dinner

 

@66 - Dining at Karoo Lodge Tel 27(0) 23 5411 567

66 Church Street

Innovative contemporary rustic cuisine influenced by the Karoo, Italy and Greece

Ocean fresh fish plated every fortnight

Menu change every week with Ribeye steak, Natural lamb, Ostrich and Vegetarian permanent features.

Special Kids Menu for children under 10

Full Bar facility

Air conditioned

Open Wednesday to Saturday from 19.00

Pre- booking preferred

We accept Master/Visa Credit cards

www.karoolodge.com

 

African Relish 34 Church Street Prince Albert 

virna@africanrelish.com   jeremy@africanrelish.com

An exciting new tourism development in Prince Albert is the establishment of African Relish, a cooking school aimed at the international and local traveller who is looking for something different. Tourists will be able to participate in hands-on interactive cooking experiences, while learning about South African food and culture and the beautiful Karoo. 

The African Relish Restaurant is open for dinner from Wednesday through to Sunday evenings from 19h00.  They also open the restaurant for small groups or to host special functions on request.  Booking is essential, please contact Virna Gouws on 023 541-1381The African Relish Restaurant is fully licensed and offers an wine list with some unusual boutique wines as well as local and Klein Karoo wines.  Major credit cards are accepted (Visa and Mastercard)

For more details visit www.africanrelish.com

 

 

Bush Pub  phone Johan  Tel:  083 750 6043

Open everyday from 11h00 till late.  Facility includes: a restaurant serving lunch and dinner; pub; big screen TV; pool tables.  Available for conferences and private functions.  Fully licensed.  Regret no credit card facilities.

 

 

The Gallery Cafe at Seven Arches, phone Brent at 082 749 2128.

The Gallery Cafe is now open 7 nights a week from 6.30pm. The restaurant has moved upstairs, giving us more room and a wonderful view! Children are welcome. Booking is preferred. We are fully licenced.  Credit card facilities available - Visa, Mastercard and AMEX.  

Starters R30 - R45

Mains R75 - R120

We like to change the menu daily, but keep certain dishes constant i.e. the kudu carpaccio, lamb, chicken and vegetarian cannelloni. 

Karoo Kombuis: 18 Deurdrift street - Bistro atmosphere, traditional Karoo meals, very special hosts - Theuns, Michael and Denise are former SAA international flight attendants. Open every night except Sunday, booking is essential. Please bring your own wine. Regret no credit cards. Vegetarian meals by arrangement.  Regret no children under 10 years.  Tel: 023 5411110.  

 

The Olive Branch: Seasonal flavours of home-grown herbs, fruit and vegetables. Mediterranean influences. Restaurant rated by Dine 2006, 2007 as one of SA's top 100 restaurants. We do not have a credit card facility. However, we do have a liquor license. Tel:023 5411821

Our price per person is R220.00 per person 

Dates for August

Friday, 6 August 2010

Saturday 7 August 2010

Further dates in August will depend on bookings, as always.

For information, I will be open on Wednesday 8 September and Friday 10 September for parties who have already booked, but will add days in August if necessary.

Please telephone if you would like to enquire about joining us for a meal on another evening.

 

The Swartberg Arms Steak House - fully licenced  - Open from 5.00pm. Seafood, pizzas, schnitzels, a variety of steaks, pork ribs, hamburgers and a salad bar. Kiddies menu. All at very reasonable rates. Closed on Sundays. Tel 023 5411 885 Cell: 073 453 6926 

 

 

 

The Victorian Dining Room at the Swartberg Hotel- where we serve traditional dinners. Tel: 023 5411 332  Licenced.

 

 

 

 

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