Top Restaurants in Free State
Free State Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Free State
Discover the best restaurant in Free State, South Africa including Margaritas Seafood & Steaks, Clementines Restaurant and Bar, O's restaurant, New York Restaurant, Avanti Italian Restaurant, The Post House, Bella Casa, Clarens Brewery, Longhorn Grill, Sugar and Cinnamon Restaurant
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1. Margaritas Seafood & Steaks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 141 reviews
Margaritas Seafood and Steak was opened in 1997 by George and Nicos Papadoulakis, they continue their parents legacy which started in 1969 with Derrick's Roadhouse and 1980 with The Mexican Restaurant. The Papadoulakis Family has over 45 years of restaurant experience and believe in great quality food, wine, service and family. Welcome and thank you, God bless.
Reviewed By Elma H
This was superb. Relaxed atmosphere. Good variety of steaks and seafood. Portions were generous and perfectly prepared. Waiter are very friendly. This is not a fast in and out restaurant. This is a sit and relax and enjoy the food and the company restaurant. We all had steaks (fillet and rump) and it was excellent. Extraordinary winelist with a wide variety. Excellent coffee. Definitely worth the visit.
2. Clementines Restaurant and Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 857 reviews
Reviewed By taarhaug - Trondheim, Norway
We followed TA advice and went here. We had to wait a whole But it was well worth it. Good food and atmosphere.Hi Taarhaug, Thank you for your lovely review on our restaurant,and for being patient and waiting for a table, we are so pleased it was worth the wait. We look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards Shelley, Mark, Chef Addo and The Clementines team.
3. O's restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 281 reviews
Reviewed By suritad2017 - Potchefstroom, South Africa
Prices are high, i bet you pay for your beautiful view. R25 for a 250ml sparkling water is a bit much. Ordered a large chips for the kids and it was R30 for about 20 pieces. Also the waitress was not very friendly saying we cant sit at a certain table, even if no reservation sign was on it. Must say we will return for the view and location, but not the service nor high prices
4. New York Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 358 reviews
This well-known and very popular restaurant was established in 1989. Since then New York Restaurant brought many friends and family together, treating their guests to a fine dine and exquisite cuisine. With its classy and elegant décor to set a warm atmosphere and a chef with a passion for food, any occasion transforms into a special event that changes our visitors into regular customers. Lounge in our outdoor deck area for functions and all kinds of parties.
Reviewed By WynaPret - Rustenburg, South Africa
The new look is a good improvement. The service was great. Benton took excellent care of us, was friendly though not overbearing ( Benton gets 5 stars). We ordered starters of chicken livers, carpacchio and mussels. All tasty. Mains were ribs, rump, and fillet. These get served with rice AND vegetables AND chips/baked potatoe. The meat was perfectly cooked as requested but we were defeated by the more than generous portions.
5. Avanti Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 171 reviews
Reviewed By Simon K - Drakensberg Region, South Africa
Probably the best of fine dining in Bloem. A little pricey but you pay for what you get, great menu and always good service. Starters are interesting and mains are well portioned. If you want to spoil your partner this is the spot.
6. The Post House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 305 reviews
Reviewed By Voyager249 - Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Average restuarant. We're a family of 4 and ordered steak. We all like it done differently ranging from medium to medium well. Unfortunately everything came more on the well done side. When you're so hungry from waiting so long for the meal to arrive we decided to just eat it instead of sending it back.
7. Bella Casa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 192 reviews
Reviewed By Adriaan S
Made a booking for 19:00 at around 13:00. When my fiance and me arrived at the restaurant they were closed. I tried calling them and no answer. They had all of my details and I was not informed if anything happening. No restaurant should operate like this and would advise people to be weary of this place.
8. Clarens Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 664 reviews
On-site micro brewery and distillery offering great craft beers, ciders and gin in fun,industrial setting. Food menu is mainly finger food - think platters of sausages, delicious hams and salami, cheese, local bakery bread.
Reviewed By Warren S - Alberton, South Africa
Arrived the Friday and spent the afternoon watching the crowds come and go at the beerfest. Snacked on the platter and sampled the different brews.
Service was excellent. Food good. Could have spent more time there but to meet friends.
Next visit definitely on our list again
9. Longhorn Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 353 reviews
Reviewed By O2088ESpetras - Bloemfontein, South Africa
Still one of the nicer restaurants in Bloemfontein they just need to clean or renew the sticky menu's
10. Sugar and Cinnamon Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 268 reviews
TRADING HOURS - MON-SAT 8H00-17H00, SUNDAY 8H00-15H00, CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY - EXCEPT ON PUBLIC AND SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Reviewed By jsn_chiaro - Johannesburg
We had tea and pancakes and muffins here on the morning of Easter Sunday. Well-run, with a quite extensive menu and adjacent gift shop, it is pleasant enough. The portions from the savory menu looked very generous is rather carb-intensive. Service very good, for which, we were told beforehand, a mandatory 10% 'gratuity' was added to the bill in all cases (most unusual for SA and not a little irritating). Situated between Golden Gate and Clarens this is a good spot to chill out if you do not feel like the weekend crowds in the town itself. Lots of kids and young parents. Refreshing.
