The Best Restaurant in Namibia

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You won't find much truly Namibian food (although local venison, seafood, and Namibian oysters are superb); the cuisine is mainly European, often German, though international variety and standards increasingly are found in the larger towns. Lodges usually serve good homestyle cooking—pies, pastries, fresh vegetables, lots of red meat, mouthwatering desserts, and the traditional braai (barbecue). Because of its past as a German colony, Namibia is known for its lager. South African wine, which is excellent, is readily available.

Joe's Beerhouse

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If you only have a single night to spend in the capital city, make sure you swing by Joe’s Beerhouse, whether it’s to sample a large selection of local and imported beers, fill up on their generous portions of meat-forward food, or to marvel at the thousands of pieces of eclectic memorabilia and knickknacks on display, from stuffed animals and road signs to antiques and wire art. This quirky Windhoek institution will make for very memorable photos no matter whether you choose to sit indoors or out. Despite the vast amount of people who usually frequent this popular jaunt, the service is fairly prompt. The restaurant also offers a shuttle service for its patrons, which is added to the restaurant bill.

160 Nelson Mandela Ave., Windhoek, Namibia
264-61-232–457-landline
Known For
  • Lively atmosphere which makes it easy to meet other travelers
  • Extensive menu with a variety of choices—try Joe’s Jägerschnitzel
  • Highly photogenic
Restaurant Details
Reservations recommended

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