Malelane Food Guide: 9 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Malelane

February 19, 2018 Madelene Haan

Discover the best restaurant in Malelane, South Africa including The Deck, Hamilton’s Restaurant, Duck 'n Dive Saloon, Wing Walkers Restaurant, Nando's, Red Falcon Spur Steak Ranch, Wimpy, Diner at SPAR, New Beginnings Coffee Corner
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1. The Deck

1062 Lebombo Drive | Monte Vista Estate, Malelane 1320, South Africa Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Highchairs Available African, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch HK$141 - HK$196 +27 13 790 1246
Excellent
47%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 195 reviews

The Deck

Idealic views of mother nature literally at the end of your table. Enjoy lunch or dinner with the elephants, rhinos, buffalo and an abundance of birdlife just a few meters from you. You will have to travel far and wide to find what we offer.

Reviewed By Geert B - Zeist, The Netherlands

The Deck is an open air restaurant in Malelane overlooking the Crocodile river. We came without reservation and were very pleased that the manager arranged a beautifull table when we promised to leave before the guests who had made a reservation would arrive. The kudu steak with rosemary sauce was excellent, chips and salad were good. Hippo's accompanied our dinner.

2. Hamilton’s Restaurant

Malelane Gate Road | R570 Riverside Farm, Malelane 1320, South Africa Wheelchair Accessible, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Validated Parking, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards Contemporary, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Breakfast, Late Night HK$39 - HK$126 +27 13 790 3421
Excellent
51%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 204 reviews

Hamilton’s Restaurant

Named after the first warden of the Kruger National Park Col. James Stevenson Hamilton. Hamiltons offers a Relaxed atmosphere with a colonial touch. Open from 9am offering Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week. The ala cart menu is sesonal, with options from home made Pasta, Bunny Chow and Burger through to deboned Chicken, well matured Sirlon and Prawns. To compliment the menu there is an extensive Wine list.Hamiltons is available for functions and does outside catering, to avoid disapointment it is advisable to make a reservation.We look forward to seeing you.

Reviewed By Kees V - Ommen, The Netherlands

Since March 2012 we frequently visited Hamiltons, sometimes for dinner but mainly for lunch. A recommendable place.
A friendly crew who give you a warm welcome and are also prepared to serve something that is not on the menu.
Food has always been good food and so wee the wines.
A good place to stop after an early game drive in nearby Kruger park. We were with six persons yesterday and sitting on the balcony , overhead fans giving enough cooling.
Like always: the salads were tasteful, meat was well prepared, hot, veggies not overcooked, fries crispy and hot, whine cold en tasty.
Well done!

3. Duck 'n Dive Saloon

Cnr N4 & Air Street | Next Door to Fishaways, Sasol Complex, Malelane 1320, South Africa Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Outdoor Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards Bar, Pizza, Pub, Steakhouse, Gastropub, Vegetarian Friendly Dinner, Lunch, Late Night, Drinks, Breakfast HK$47 - HK$157 +27 13 790 1258
Excellent
57%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 60 reviews

Duck 'n Dive Saloon

We are the ONLY authentic PUB & GRILL in the area, offering a wide variety of dishes at affordable prices. "Restaurant of the Year" was only competed for once, in 2012, & Duck 'n Dive won the award. Established 11 years ago, it is a well known landmark and has great local support. We have 3 Tap Draughts on offer as well as a large selection of bottled beers, spirits and wines. Prices are geared at the locals so as a visitor, you can be sure that there are no surprises - we serve a wide variety of steaks, Prawns & Seafood, Pizzas are made fresh to order in our Wood Burning oven, & we have specials everyday to please the pocket as well as the pallet. We pride ourselves in providing great service and quality food - consistently. Our Upstairs venue is quieter, with more of a restaurant feel than the downstairs pub area. It's up to you, but the food is great, you are guaranteed to meet the locals and learn something about the area, Malelane Kruger Gate being only 5 minutes away North on the N4, you can ensure your stay in Malelane is warm and friendly, as well as being guaranteed the beer is cold after a hot day in the Park! Whilst we do not have a view of the River, you can witness stunning sunsets from our Upper Duck section. We have delicious meals, excellent Pizzas, topped with fantastic service. Our motto is "we don't do fast food, we do great food as fast as we can!" We have fun nights, including pool & poker competitions, and often have live entertainment on weekends. As the ONLY AUTHENTIC PUB in the area, we have just what you need to complete your visit to the Malelane area. Why would you choose anywhere else? Locals say: "you haven't been to Malelane until you've been to Duck 'n Dive!"

Reviewed By Gizmocrystal

My partner ate the steak and found it cooked perfectly. I had prawns, which were delicious. The only dislike was the smoking upstairs in the restaurant area. This neither of us liked and did put us off.
The hosts are great though and made sure everything food, drink wise was good. The cost of the meal and wine to us made it cheap eats, but that is in comparison to the UK prices.

4. Wing Walkers Restaurant

500 Geelhaak Street | Barnstormers Rest, Malelane 1320, South Africa Diner, Soups +27 13 790 0686

Following the on trend black-board menu approach, join us any day of the week for freshly prepared lunch and dinners. Enjoy the warm ambiance of our inside seating-area, or soak up the Lowveld sun on our covered veranda, overlooking the pool and garden area. Meals are prepared using only the finest ingredients and herbs from our on location herb-garden. Pre-bookings are essential to avoid disappointment.

5. Nando's

Air St, Malelane 1320, South Africa Takeout, Seating, Delivery, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible Portuguese, African, European Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +27 13 791 5150
Excellent
17%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
49%
Poor
0%
Terrible
13%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 23 reviews

Nando's

Experience a truly South African dining experience at Nando's in Malelane, Mpumalanga. Our flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken restaurants are world famous for their succulent, grilled to perfection, butterfly-cut chickens. Add spice to your life with a meal from our Portuguese style menu. We've set the eating experience on fire and we can't wait for you to join our table because if there's one thing we love as much as PERi-PERi, it's lots of people to enjoy it with!

Reviewed By RobJP - London

I wouldn't normally bother, but we'd been on a long day out and a quick stop at Nando's seemed an easy dinner solution. My VEGETARIAN burger, filled with Halloumi, was also filled with chicken. Good job I'm not a hard core veggie. Server had difficulty grasping our order, there appeared to be no management presence. Avoid.

6. Red Falcon Spur Steak Ranch

1 Buffels Street, Malelane 1320, South Africa Reservations, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible Steakhouse, Bar, Barbecue, Grill, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast HK$8 +27 13 790 0797
Excellent
15%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
3%
Terrible
15%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 32 reviews

Red Falcon Spur Steak Ranch

Red Falcon Spur in Malelane is a family-friendly restaurant that serves the best ribs, burgers & steaks. Bring along your kids for some great tasting food & dessert from our famous Spur menu!

Reviewed By winnydpu - Elgin, Illinois

This restaurant chain is a favorite of ours in South Africa. This example is located in a small shopping center just off of the N4 at the east end of town. Pretty good food (average for the chain), play area was smaller than most locations.Dear winnydpu, Thank you for taking the time to review our Red Falcon Spur family restaurant. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again, soon. Kind regards, Spur Steak Ranch

7. Wimpy

Shop 1 & 2, Rite Value Centre Corner Air & Kiepersol Street, Malelane, South Africa Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible Fast Food, Diner Breakfast, Brunch +27 13 790 1720
Excellent
29%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
0%
Terrible
11%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 17 reviews

Wimpy

Reviewed By Marylene S - Maputo, Mozambique

I have always enjoyed a stop over at this Wimpy on my way from or to Nelspruit. The menu was always rich, especially the breakfasts, the place reminding us of the American diners, the staff efficient and the food tasty. This time, we did not particularly enjoy our dishes: one half grilled overcooked chicken with undercooked fries and one chicken fillets with salad and fries. In addition, we got both sick!

8. Diner at SPAR

Inkwazi Ctr, Air St, Malelane 1320, South Africa +27 13 790 1388
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

Diner at SPAR

Reviewed By SunnyW358 - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Malelane doe not have too many restaurants, so it was good to find this fast food place close to the SPAR. We were there for brunch and the restaurant had a good collection of food and good coffee.
Service was good and friendly.
Sure glad this option is available there.

9. New Beginnings Coffee Corner

The Potters Place, Shop 22, Airstreet, across Nkomazi Spar Centre, Malelane 1320, South Africa Cafe, Healthy HK$24 - HK$55 +27 72 110 1703
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1 reviews

New Beginnings Coffee Corner

Sit down or "grab & go". Lose your troubles at the door & enjoy the soft music, vintage feel, friendly service, Good Coffee & real food. Can accommodate groups of up to 45 pax. Our signature "Turkish delight cheese cake" is always in stock. Quiches, filled Sweet & Savory Pancakes, Salads, Hearty Breakfasts with home made smoked bacon, Croissants, cakes, etc. Gift corner & organic Spices.

Reviewed By Michael_P_Nbg - Nuremberg, Germany

Waren hier zufällig zum frühstücken. Ehrlich gesagt, es war sehr lecker! Auch das Cafe ist sehr liebevoll eingerichtet. Die Bedienung sehr freundlich. Auch wird sofort ein WiFi Code gereicht.
Erste Sahne!!
Super, weiter so! Können wir nur empfehlen!

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