Restaurants, cafés, farm stalls and bars, from a coffee before a morning drive to somewhere worth booking.
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Restaurant in Raptors View
Café in Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
Keystone Café is a conscious eatery dedicated to serving fresh, healthy and delicious food sourced locally and rooted in community. Established in 2023 in Hoedspruit, we have evolved to become the heart of the new Hoedspruit Private Hospital and Medical Centre. Our philosophy goes beyond food; we believe in the power of sustainable food production and community development. At Keystone Café, we are passionate about creating a welcoming space where people can connect and enjoy wholesome food. Our commitment to quality, customer service and sustainability are at the core of everything we do!
Restaurant in Hoedspruit
Mid-range
The Runway Restaurant & Bar: eat beside a real Boeing 737 at Aerotel Hoedspruit. The Runway serves contemporary South African food with Asian-inspired touches, seven days a week from 07:00 to 20:00. It's open to everyone, not just hotel guests, and walk-ins are welcome. Breakfast runs 07:00-10:00, lunch 12:00-14:00 and dinner 18:00-20:00. Try the signature parathas, crispy Indian-style flatbreads with South African fillings, or share tapas-style small plates like Bobotie Cigars and Boerewors Pops. There's a kids menu too. Sundowners are the highlight. Happy Hour runs daily from 16:00 to 18:00, with all craft gin-tails at R69, including the signature Blue Devil. Non-alcoholic versions are available on request. Pick your spot: the Sky Deck for Drakensberg views at sunset, the Pool Deck beside the mosaic aviation compass pool, or The Boma for fire-pit dining on special evenings. The spaces can also be hired for private events. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halaal-friendly options are available with advance notice. Cash and card accepted, with free WiFi and free secure parking. The Runway is fully licensed, so no own drinks or cooler boxes. Find us at Aerotel Hoedspruit, 1406 Zandspruit Boulevard on the R527.
Hoedspruit branch of the Abantu coffee chain on Zandspruit Boulevard, serving coffee, iced coffees and milkshakes.
Restaurant inside Blyde Wildlife Estate, about 14 km west of Hoedspruit, with open-air dining and wide views of the Drakensberg mountains. It also hosts weddings, and visitors need ID at the estate gate.
Restaurant in Hoedspruit Town
Debonairs Pizza takeaway counter at the TotalEnergies Drakensig service station on Koedoe Street, Hoedspruit, serving pizzas for lunch and dinner with catering available.
Galito's chicken takeaway outlet at the TotalEnergies Drakensig service station on the R527 in Hoedspruit.
Branch of the KFC fast-food chain in Hoedspruit, serving fried chicken, burgers and sides for eat-in, takeaway and online ordering.
Mugg & Bean On The Move counter inside the TotalEnergies fuel station on Python Street in Hoedspruit town, serving coffee and quick takeaway meals for people on the road.
Hoedspruit branch of the South African Platō Coffee chain at Aloe Business Park on the R527, serving coffee and café drinks. It opened in March 2026.
Spur steak ranch in Hoedspruit town serving steaks, burgers, ribs and breakfasts, with a children's play area. Sit-down, takeaway and delivery are offered.
Long-running restaurant and pub in Hoedspruit's old railway station building, serving burgers, pizzas and grills. Seating is on a deck under large Natal mahogany trees.
Steers fast-food counter at the TotalEnergies service station in Drakensig, next to Hoedspruit, serving flame-grilled burgers, chips and chicken.
Brewpub at Bosveld Village on the R40 serving its own and other South African craft beers with wood-fired pizza, sushi, burgers and breakfasts. Sport is shown on several screens and there is an indoor golf simulator.
Gelato and dessert shop at the Bosveld Centre on the R40 in Hoedspruit, making its own gelato and sorbets and also serving bubble waffles, frappes and milkshakes, with tubs to take home.
Farm-to-table eatery and wine bar at Korongo House on Zandspruit Boulevard, cooking with local produce and making its breads, patties and sauces in house. The wine bar offers most of its wines by the glass.
Long-running restaurant on the R527 opposite the Kamogelo Centre, serving steaks, seafood and game dishes with a broad wine list. It has outdoor seating, a fireside boma and a children's play area.
Cafe and bakery in the Kamogelo Centre serving breakfast, lunch, coffee and baked goods, with a children's play area and a child minder at weekends.
Family-run pub and grill in a bush setting on the R40 a few kilometres north of Hoedspruit, serving steaks, burgers, wood-fired pizza and Mozambican-style peri-peri dishes, with an upstairs deck and open lawns.
Branch of the vida e caffè coffee chain at the Zandspruit Boulevard shops on the R527 just outside Hoedspruit town, serving espresso drinks and quick bites.
Branch of the Wimpy family restaurant chain on Python Street in Hoedspruit town, serving all-day breakfasts, burgers, grills and coffee to eat in or take away.
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Small Hoedspruit coffee roaster using an air-roasting process, supplying local cafés and selling coffee with baked goods such as cinnamon rolls.
Thatched hotel restaurant at the Radisson Safari Hotel on the edge of Hoedspruit, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with South African dishes and mountain views from a wraparound deck. Non-residents are welcome, but book ahead because gate access is by reservation.
Restaurant in the Blyde River Canyon
Restaurant and bar at Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort, near the Three Rondavels viewpoint on the Mpumalanga side of the canyon, about an hour from Hoedspruit. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, which suits a canyon day trip; day visitors may pay a resort entry fee.
Pub and restaurant at the back of the Kamogelo Centre in Hoedspruit town, serving Indian, Chinese and grill dishes, with a pool table and sport on screen.
Butchery and deli at Bosveld Village on the R40 just south of Hoedspruit, whose family also cooks a set-menu boma dinner behind the shop on Friday and Saturday evenings, by reservation only.
Café in Hoedspruit
French-style bakery and cafe at the Korongo Centre on Zandspruit Boulevard, Hoedspruit, with pastries, fresh bread and light meals.
Family pub and bistro at Safari Junction in Hoedspruit serving craft beer, gin and tonics and pub food.
Restaurant in Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
Mediterranean-style cafe in the Kamogelo Centre in Hoedspruit, serving breakfasts, light meals, coffee and vegetarian dishes in a shaded garden setting.
Restaurant in Kampersrus
Relaxed pub and restaurant on Bougainvillea Road in Kampersrus, known for pizza, chicken and pork ribs, with outdoor seating, takeaways and a monthly quiz night.
Cafe at the Rockfig Centre in Hoedspruit serving home-cooked breakfasts, lunches and coffee, with a play area for children.
Rustic restaurant and pub on the bank of the Olifants River beside the R40, about 22 km north of Hoedspruit, serving wood-fired pizza, burgers, pasta and grills, with river views and a bed and breakfast on site.
Licensed restaurant, bar and grill at the Rhino Convention Centre in Hoedspruit, with an a la carte terrace, weekend buffets and spaces for private functions.
