10 Best Restaurants In Namibia, Africa
Home to two deserts and abundant wildlife, Namibia is a land of striking contrasts with harsh landscapes and ethnically diverse people. The country’s culinary scene is just as exciting: these 10 restaurants are the best spots in Windhoek, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay.
1. Joe’s Beer House
Bar, Restaurant, South African, Wine, Beer
One of Windhoek’s most-loved restaurants, Joe’s Beer House is a sanctuary of great food, combining the best of Namibian and German cuisine. The exciting menu includes typical Namibian game meat such as ostrich, crocodile, springbok, and kudu. For more conservative diners, traditional dishes such as pan-fried kingklip, lamb shanks, and pork knuckle (eisbein) are available, as are a range of vegetarian dishes. Opened in 1991, the restaurant’s fun-filled interior has an earthy feel and is decorated with memorabilia that the owner and master chef Joe Gross collected during his travels. While sipping on a glühwein or a local lager, diners can sit around the enchanting open fire in the outside boma.
2. NICE Restaurant & Bar
Bar, Restaurant, Wine Bar, Namibian
3. Am Weinberg
Boutique Hotel, Hotel
5. Xwama Cultural Village & Restaurant
Market, Restaurant, Namibian
6. Leo’s At The Castle
Restaurant, South African
Housed in the glamorous hilltop Heinitzburg Castle and Hotel, Leo’s at the Castle is an upmarket restaurant serving outstanding international, French and African gourmet cuisine. Haute cuisine at its finest, the menu includes creative dishes such as tender springbok fillet with omajova mushrooms and asparagus and pigeon breast covered in honey sherry. Equipped with a wine cellar of up to 13,000 bottles of handpicked South African wines, Leo’s at Castle leaves nothing wanting. On a warm evening, outdoor seating on the quaint terrace provides a fabulous view of Windhoek’s stunning skyline and surrounding mountains. From the meticulously prepared dishes and impeccable service to the opulent decor and regal ambiance, Leo’s at the Castle exudes culinary excellence.
7. Village Café
Cafe, Coffee Shop, Coffee, Namibian
8. The Tug Restaurant
Restaurant, Contemporary
9. Jetty 1905
Restaurant, Contemporary, Sushi
10. The Raft Restaurant
Restaurant, Namibian
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