2 Best Restaurants 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.

The Stellenbosch Wine Bar and Bistro

$$ Fodor's Choice

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.

Brewer & Butcher

$$

One of the in-house restaurants at the Strand Hotel, this genuine steak house has an inviting and lively atmosphere that will set you at ease at once. The steaks are A+ and the craft beers from the in-house microbrewery pair well with a succulent piece of grilled game loin or a grilled Namibian Kapana experience, where the meat is grilled on an open fire, sliced, and sprinkled with traditional kapana spice. There are only a few vegetarian options. The outside fire pits are a great place to gather with friends for the beer tasting tray and a side of barbecue wings before dinner; you'll never tire of the view over the misty beaches of Swakopmund.

Molen Rd., Swakopmund, Namibia
264-64-411–4512
Known For
  • Many options for meat-lovers
  • A gourmet twist on traditional foods
  • In-house craft beer and microbrewery on-site

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