From breakfast beneath jacarandas to a tasting menu framed by Rembrandt reproductions, ten tables worth making time for in Limpopo’s capital.

A good day of eating in Polokwane might begin with coffee under a jacaranda tree and end with a dinner that unfolds course by course. In between, there’s beef stew with pap in Dalmada, peri-peri prawns in Bendor or a slice of cake at Savannah Mall. The pleasure is in choosing a table that suits the day, whether you have an hour to spare or an evening to linger.

1. Ambiance Restaurant for breakfast beneath the jacarandas

On Rabe Street in Polokwane Central, Ambiance makes a fine case for taking breakfast outdoors. The garden tables sit beneath mature jacarandas, with enough shade to make a second coffee an easy decision. If morning slips into midday, the menu moves on to toasted sandwiches, wraps and pasta. This is where to meet someone you’ve been meaning to catch up with and leave the next hour free. Ambiance Restaurant · Menu

2. Âme Raví for breakfast at Decollage Estate

Breakfast at Âme Raví in Palmietfontein is by reservation, so make it the first plan of a leisurely morning. The restaurant takes its cues from both Cape Town and Polokwane, and it also serves dinner. Book the morning table if you want to begin the day with a meal that feels like an occasion. Âme Raví at Decollage Estate

3. Zororo Lodge for a traditional lunch

At Zororo Lodge in Dalmada, start with the traditional section of the menu. Beef stew with pap and chakalaka makes a satisfying combination, with the maize meal there to catch the gravy and the relish to add a little heat. Tripe and beef trotters are also listed, and you can choose dumplings in place of pap. If you’re visiting Polokwane and want to make time for a traditional South African meal, give this lunch the longer slot in your day. Zororo Lodge menu

4. Doppio Zero at the Farmyard for pizza to share

Location: EXT 115, and, Farmyard Trading Post Shop HG03A Corner Munich, School Rd, Bendor, Polokwane, 0700

The wood-fired oven and on-site bakery give this branch at the Farmyard Trading Post two good reasons to visit. Go early for coffee and a pastry, or take an outdoor table when the weather is kind and order a couple of pizzas for the middle. There’s a children’s menu, too, which makes it an easy choice when the family is coming along.

5. Caked Pretty Boutique for an afternoon treat

At Savannah Mall, Caked Pretty Boutique is an easy stop when all you want is coffee and something sweet. The bakery lists single portions of blueberry cake and chocolate-hazelnut cake logs, so there’s room to choose according to your appetite. If you’re taking dessert home for a crowd, look for the whole tiramisu cake. Caked Pretty Boutique menu

6. Grounded Container Bar and Café for a patio table

In Palmietfontein, Grounded gives you a choice between a sunny patio and tables beneath trees strung with fairy lights. The playground makes a daytime visit with children an easy proposition. Later, it’s a good setting for cocktails and a bite with friends. The kitchen changes its menu regularly, so ask what’s on when you book. Grounded Container Bar & Café

7. Nguni Grill for a relaxed supper in Bendor

A table at Nguni Grill on Morris Street suits the sort of evening that starts with someone saying, “Let’s get ribs.” Steaks and ribs are the obvious starting point, and burgers and pizzas give everyone else room to order what they came for. It’s an easy place to suggest when friends are hungry and nobody wants to spend half the evening deciding where to go. Nguni Grill

8. Fishmonger Dos Amigos for prawns in Bendor

On Pierre Street, the seafood menu gives you a choice between the warmth of peri-peri and the richness of lemon butter. The Beira prawns are cooked with garlic, paprika and beer, while the queen prawns come with lemon butter. For a long lunch, start with mussels and follow with the whole baby kingklip. Fishmonger menu

9. Matsakeng Restaurant for a buffet dinner

At Garden Court Polokwane, Matsakeng offers both a buffet and an à la carte dinner. That makes it a useful choice when you’re gathering family after a day in town and everyone wants something different. If you’d rather order from the menu, look for the house mixed grill with boerewors, chicken wings and pap. Matsakeng Restaurant

10. Saskia for a dinner worth dressing up for

At the Fusion Boutique Hotel, Saskia takes its name from Rembrandt’s wife, and reproductions of the artist’s work look out over the dining room. The restaurant offers both an à la carte menu and a tasting menu. For an anniversary or a birthday dinner for two, the tasting menu gives the evening a rhythm of its own. Leave the rest of the night free. Saskia Fine Dining Restaurant

Check opening hours and menu availability directly with the restaurant before you visit.

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