3 Best Restaurants in Namibia

A favorite restaurant among locals, this bistro-style steak house champions perfectly prepared Namibian meat and first-rate South African wine. The menu features burgers, salads and a couple of pasta dishes, but it's the steaks that keep this expansive place bustling every night. Try the beef carpaccio for starters and the slow-cooked pork belly for mains or keep it traditional and have a good old-fashioned steak excellently prepared. Grab one of the tables set in the captivating courtyard warmed by outdoor heaters (on cooler nights).

Always book in advance as this place is extremely popular.

The palm-shaded terrace at this classic little café is a good place to watch the world go by while you savor scrumptious home-baked cakes and pastries, or enjoy a late-afternoon tea with hazelnut triangles, custard-filled danish, or croissants. Breakfast (buffet or à la carte style) is served until 11 am, and a small selection of light lunch options, like toasted sandwiches and soups, are served from noon until 2 pm.

If you’re looking for something with a little local flavor, try the Zambezi bream fillet or the mielie pap and stew at this café on the main road through Katima Mulilo. Wash it down with a smoothie, shake, or gourmet coffee, as you watch indigenous birds frolicking in the luscious garden. While there are no airs or graces here, expect hearty, homemade food and friendly service. They also operate a small kiosk at the Katima Mulilo Airport that serves beverages and snacks to grab on the go.