Victoria Falls Restaurants Guide

Eating out for many people while on holiday is a very important factor. Especially for those of you who might be visiting Zimbabwe for the first time and want to experience some local dishes and entertainment.

The hotel you are staying at, will of course have its own restaurant, but if you are staying there for more than a couple of days you might want to venture further a field. It's also possible that the onsite restaurant is not to your liking. So it's worth knowing what else is out there.

Since there are so many hotels and lodges in Victoria Falls there is a wide variety restaurants to choose from and some of them are truly world class. There are also a few Victoria Falls restaurants dotted around town offering a variety of different foods. It is easy enough to catch a taxi from where you are staying to one of the other restaurants.

Combined dinner and activity options include a sunset and dinner cruise, which is very popular, as the name suggests, enjoy a Zambezi River sunset cruise but instead of coming in just after sunset, stay out on the cruise boat and get treated to a 3 course dinner - a splendid alternative to dining in a Victoria Falls restaurant. There is also the option of doing what's called a night drive and bush dinner where you go on an evening game drive and then enjoy a specially prepared meal under the stars. If you are interested in either of these, please send us a booking enquiry form.

For groups upwards of 6 people we can arrange a private dining experience at beautiful bespoke locations under the stars. These exclusive dinners are very popular for something just a bit different. Please contact us if you are interested in arranging one of these.

Below is a full list of the Victoria Falls restaurants, they are listed alphabetically by the hotel / lodge name. Restaurants not at a hotel are included in the "Around Town" heading. See our map for locations of the various hotels and Victoria Falls restaurants.

Below are our favourite Victoria Falls restaurants in order of preference. We are confident that you will have good food and a nice experience at any of these.

Breakfast: Mostly likely at your hotel as you will have paid for bed and breakfast.
Lunch: Lookout Cafe, Shearwater Cafe, Three Monkeys, Rainforest Cafe.
High Tea: Stanley Terrace.
Dinner fine dining: Palm restaurant, Makuwa Kuwa, Livingstone room.
Dinner casual dining: Three Monkeys, Shearwater Cafe, Jungle Junction, Dusty Roads

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Victoria Falls Restaurants are listed alphabetically below; around town and at the various Hotels and Lodges

Around Town Hotel Restaurants Around Town -Victoria Falls Restaurants Bridge Cafe Restaurant Menu: Light meals and refreshments (vegetarian dishes) Style: Informal cafe - Bistro meals Entertainment: Bridge tour, Bungee Jump, Bridge swing/slide Description:  Spectacular views of the Victoria Falls Bridge, Batoka Gorge and the Falls themselves (during the high water season). It is also a great place to watch the famous bungee jumping, bridge swing and slide. Average price PP: US$10 - $12 Recommendation: Yes - Lunch Write review | Full details Chicken Inn / Pizza Inn / Creamy Inn Menu: Pizza, burgers, ice-creams etc Style: Take way or casual seating in the food-court Entertainment: None Description: Well known Zimbabwean fast food chain of restaurants Average price PP: US$ $5 -$15 Recommendation: Best in town for this type of fast food Write review Dean's - CLOSED Menu: Breakfast, Lunch, Light meals, delicious home baked cakes and pastries Style: Cafe – Tropical Garden Courtyard - Informal Entertainment: None. Description: Dean's is the brand new kid on the block, headed by mast chef Dean Jones. Set in the sunny tropical gardens at Elephant's Walk Shopping and Artist Village, you can watch artists work while you enjoy fresh and unique homemade goodness or just relax under the palm trees and sample amazing pasties with gourmet coffee and teas. This is the place where the locals meet! Average price PP: US$9 - $20 Recommendation: Yes - breakfast and lunch, great atmosphere to have a meal in between your shopping. Dinners coming soon. Write review Dusty Road Experience Menu: Lunch and dinner Style: Informal traditional dining - al fresco Entertainment: None. Description: Located right in the oldest township of Victoria Falls is the Dusty Road Township Experience - a unique traditional dining experience and food is cooked the Zimbabwean way, on open fires and in cast iron pots and ovens, giving you an authentic, wholesome and tasty food experience. As local vendors sell their wares, enticing smells waft from the charcoal fires and your eyes are treated to bright and inventive creations recycled from the region with a heavy dose of African humour and ingenuity. This initiative aims to improve the livelihoods of the families in this town through exposure to visitors and the transcendental gift of human interaction over a delicious meal. Average price PP: US$30 - $40 Recommendation: Yes. A very different dining experience. Write review | Full Details Little Monkey Menu: Breakfast and Lunch Style: Small corner take-away, informal Entertainment: None Description: Little sister to The Three Monkeys Restaurant, Little Monkey is a very small takeaway serving healthy meals and snacks, including sushi. Average price PP: US$5 - $10 Recommendation: Yes - good quality and delicious food on the go. You can call ahead too. Write review  Lola's Tapas & Bar Menu: Spanish and African tapas - A fusion between Spain and Zimbabwe using only local products. Style: Open area seating both in the shade and in the sun. Entertainment: Live music performances every day for lunch and dinner. Artists draw and paint right next to Lola’s. Description: Tucked away within the Trading Post center in Victoria Falls town, Lola’s offers a cosy atmosphere for breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and drinks. They have daily specials which change every couple of days. The most popular dishes are pork ribs, bream and game stews. Average price PP: US$10 - $30 depending on your appetite and choice of tapas Recommendation: Maybe - Lola’s makes for an interesting meal with Spanish and Zimbabwean recipes and combinations but just lacks a bit of something. Write review | Full details Lookout Cafe Menu: Breakfast (weekends only), Lunch, snacks and cocktails, Dinner Style: Informal cafe Entertainment: None. Description: Lookout Cafe is perched high on the edge of a gorge with one of the best views in Victoria Falls, overlooking the Batoka Gorge and Zambezi river below. This large cafe is next to the Wild Horizons highwire activities. Its great for lunches, coffee, sundowners and dinners. Average price PP: US$13 - $20 Recommendation: Yes 100% - an absolute must for every visitor to Victoria Falls, build it into your itinerary. It has to rank amongst the best restaurant views in the world! Food is great and reasonably priced and service is quick and friendly. Write review | Full Details Mama Africa Restaurant Menu: Traditional dishes of hotpots and stews + standard grill menu Style: Casual family dining Entertainment: Live music most nights from local Mama Africa band - jazz, reggae and pop Description: Victoria Falls restaurant situated in the Trading Post complex close to the town centre. Popular with the young crowd and for those wanting to savour a bit of local atmosphere. Very casual dining with traditional African style decor. Average price PP: Lunch $10 - Dinner $15 Recommendation: Ok for casual lunch and dinner with live entertainment, but not our favourite. Write review Nam Took Thai Restaurant Menu: An extensive Asian fusion menu consisting of authentic Thai, Chinese and Indian/Pakistani recipes. Style: Casual upstairs dining within Elephants Walk Shopping Mall. Dine in or take away. Entertainment: Can be arranged for special functions only. Description: A colourful open restaurant with friendly and reliable staff. Nam Took has an extensive menu with plenty of starters and mains to choose from. You can absolutely make every visit a fresh one by choosing something new every time. It is situated upstairs in the Elephant's Walk Shopping Mall. It has very colourful but simple Chinese and Thai infused decor. The restaurant is good for a family outing, a birthday lunch or dinner. Average price PP: US$8 - $15 Recommendation: Expensive for what it is and food we think a bit bland - not one of our favourites anymore. Write review Pariah State Menu: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Style: Informal bar and grill Entertainment: None. Description: A rustic treehouse-looking restaurant snugly fit within the town centre, offering a variety of delicious grilled food, pizza's, and unique dishes. riverside cafe-style canteen and bar offering delicious food and an great place for the whole family or group of friends, away from the town. Average price PP: US$5 - $30 Recommendation: Coming soon... Write review Rainforest Cafe Menu: Light meals, homemade cakes Style: Casual Entertainment: Sometimes an informative and entertaining talk about David Livingstone during lunch Description: The Rainforest Restaurant is located just inside the entrance to the Victoria Falls National Park allowing visitors to enjoy a light meal and a cold drink before or after having walked around the Victoria Falls Park.  Average price PP: US$ $12 -$15 Recommendation: Yes - the food is really good, probably some of the best in town. Prices have crept up a bit but still represents good value. Write review Shearwater Cafe Menu: Their menu is a fusion of European, Mediterranean, and local cuisine. Style: Modern cafe style restaurant with indoor and outside seating. Entertainment: Live music by quality musicians from Zimbabwe every night. Absolutely great atmosphere. Description: Shearwater Cafe is located right in town, on the corner of the main streets, just where a busy cafe should be - great location!  Food is top quality, good selection of drinks, including cocktails. Average price PP: US$12 - $15 Recommendation: Yes - for lunch and dinner, some of the best food in town. The live entertainment is great and having at least one meal here during your stay is a must. Only downfall is the slow service, be patient! Write review Shoestrings Cafe Menu: They have a breakfast menu, a light meal menu, a main meal menu, pizza and a small dessert menu. Style: Casual and very laid back. Entertainment: They occasionally have functions to bring in people. It has a public bar with lots of loud music in the evenings. Description: Formally Garden of Eat'n, Shoestrings Cafe is located within the garden area at Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge on 12 West drive. Guests are free to have a seat in any part of the garden and enjoy their food in the sun or shade. There are sofa seats by the bar, where you can watch TV, garden seats by the pool in the sun, and wood bench seating under the trees. Average price PP: US$8 - $15 Recommendation: Yes. Their pizzas are very popular. Write review The Eatery Menu: Lunch and dinner Style: Semi formal, Al fresco, river-side Entertainment: None Description: The Eatery Dining Experiences are a way of enjoying a tasty 3-course meal at lunch or dinner time in a stunning atmosphere on the banks of the Zambezi River – the only such location in Victoria Falls. Average price PP: US$35 - $40 (drinks not included) Recommendation: Yes - dining experience by Pure Africa who have a great track record for their catered cruises. Write review The River Brewing Co Menu: Lunch and dinner Style: Informal bar, brewery, restaurant Entertainment: Occasional guest musicians, weekend sports Description: Refurbished in one of the oldest buildings right in the centre of town, the brewery resonates of a steel brewery yet has an inviting atmosphere. Average price PP: US$12 - $15 Recommendation: Yes - an exceptional brewery serving first class craft beer freshly brewed behind the bar. Write review The Three Monkeys Menu: Lunches, dinners, drinks, snacks and coffees Style: Informal, semi-open restaurant Entertainment: Occasional live entertainment. Description: This restaurant and cocktail bar is partly a beautifully restored 1935 Railway carriage from the Rhodesian times, and partly a covered wood deck perfect for the summer days. It is located near the Victoria Falls Station and Elephant's Walk shopping mall. Average price PP: US$12 - $20 Recommendation: Yes - great for dinners and lunches with friends, and can be used to host events such as parties Write review Zambezi House Menu: Breakfast (weekends only), lunch and dinner Style: Informal bar and canteen Entertainment: Occasional guest musicians. Description: A funky modern riverside cafe-style canteen and bar offering delicious food and an great place for the whole family or group of friends, away from the town. Average price PP: US$6 - $13 Recommendation: Yes - the ambience is inviting and there is indoor and outdoor seating, plus plenty of space for children to run around. Write review These Victoria Falls Restaurants are located at the various hotels A Zambezi Hotel Amulonga Restaurant Menu: Buffet and a’ la Carte menus including numerous dishes with a touch of Zimbabwean Cultural Cuisine. Style: Informal family dining Entertainment: Nightly traditional spectacular shows, starting with a Kudu horn - "Dinner Gong" Description: Amulonga meaning "by the river" is the only Victoria Falls restaurant on the banks of the Zambezi with breathtaking views of the River. Open air thatched restaurant Average price PP: Dinner US$25 $30 / Lunch $8 to $15 Recommendation: Lovely location but food poor Write review Elephant Hills Hotel Kasibi Terrace Restaurant Menu: A la carte menu Style: Informal family dining Entertainment: Live traditional entertainment at dinner, guests are treated to a memorable African explosion of talent every night Description: This Victoria Falls restaurants signature dish is oxtail Average price PP: US$25 - $29 Recommendation: No Write review Samukele Restaurant Menu: Buffet menu and a la carte Style: Informal family dining Entertainment: Live traditional entertainment at dinner, guests are treated to a memorable African explosion of talent every night Description: Overlooking the pool and golf course this elevated dining room has glass walls to the east and west, giving it an open air ambiance. Average price PP: US$15 to $20 Recommendation: No Write review Ilala Lodge Palm Restaurant Menu: World class a la carte menu, with a range of vegetarian dishes along with delicious selection of game dishes Style: Formal dining Entertainment: Live Pianist most evenings Description: Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served daily, to hotel guests or walk in customers. Dine outside under the African night sky amidst the sound of the mighty waterfall which makes for an unforgettably romantic evening (weather dependant). Outstanding menu, Ilala has focused on making this into a top quality restaurant and has certainly succeeded. The menu is varied and delicious especially if you like game meat. fantastic wine list too. Average price PP: Starters US$8 - main dishes US$20 to $25 - Pudding $8 to $10 Recommendation: Yes 100% - for dinner this is almost certainly the most delicious food in town - faultless! Service and attention to detail outstanding. Write review Kingdom Hotel White Water Restaurant Menu: Buffet offering hearty breakfasts and dinners. Selection of creative dishes such as Mopani worms. Style: Informal family dining Entertainment: After-dinner floor show of traditional music and dancing. Description: Main hotel restaurant, a large open room with towering ceilings and domes surrounded by striking water features. Average price PP: US$35 - $39 Recommendation: No Write review The Big Chief (ex Thunder Cloud Spur) Restaurant Menu: Family steakhouse restaurant. Style: Casual family restaurant which has an exciting kids menu Entertainment: None Description: This Victoria Falls restaurant is in a quiet spot, with seating appropriate for families, blending Mexican, American and Italian dishes for variety Average price PP: US$12 - $15 Recommendation: For affordable family meals, especially when they have weekly specials running Write review Rainbow Hotel Simujinga Restaurant Menu: Buffet dinner Style: Informal family dining Entertainment: Traditional dancing on the pool terrace outside the restaurant. Description: This Victoria Falls restaurant blends Western & African cuisine's to provide an authentic Zimbabwean meal experience. Average price PP: US$20 Recommendation: No Write review Cresta Sprayview Hotel The Terrace @ Sprayview Menu: A la carte for lunch and dinner. Buffet for breakfast. Style: Informal family dining Entertainment: None Description: Eat outside on the terrace overlooking the pool or there is a more formal inside dining room. Under new management the food is tasty and nicely presented. Average price PP: US$25 for meals, $15 for light snacks Recommendation: Yes - good food in a casual poolside environment Write review Victoria Falls Hotel The Livingstone Room Restaurant Menu: Classic a la carte or 7 course degustation menu and award winning wine list. Style:: Formal dining Entertainment: Description: Livingstone Room reflects the century old hotels style of grandeur and opulence, but the dress code has been relaxed and jacket and tie no longer necessary Average price PP: US$ 35 -$39 Recommendation: Yes - Highly for dinner Write review Jungle Junction Restaurant Menu: Buffet and barbeque Style: Informal family dining Entertainment: Good evening entertainment from energetic traditional dancers which lasts about an hour and epitomises the spirit of Africa. A local story teller narrates the meaning behind each dance and it's purpose to the tribe Description: Unforgettable experience with a fusion of western and African flavours. An incredible evening buffet, with such a variety and quantity of food Average price PP: US$ $35 Recommendation: Yes - Dinner - exceptional food, coupled with the traditional dancing, which is the best of it's kind in Victoria falls, this represents a good value evening out and in our opinion not to be missed. Write review The Stanley Terrace Menu: Light meals throughout the day. Tea, scones and sandwiches. Style: Casual Entertainment: None Description: Traditional high tea is served every afternoon, with spectacular views of The Victoria Falls Bridge and the Victoria Falls themselves. Average price PP: US$ $30 for high tea for two people Recommendation: Yes - Highly for lunch and High tea Write review Victoria Falls Rest Camp In-Da-Belly Restaurant Menu: Pool side bar menu Style: Informal dining in a casual environment around the pool bar Entertainment: Satellite TV broadcasting most Live sporting events and wi-fi internet Description: Comfortable restaurant in very relaxed surroundings. Very reasonably priced and the food is okay Average price PP: US$ $10 -$14 Recommendation: Yes - breakfast and lunch Write review Victoria Falls Safari Lodge The Boma Restaurant Menu: Buffet and barbeque. Delicious selection of local and international dishes Style: Informal family dining Entertainment: Great interactive live entertainment which includes drumming, face painting and dancing. Description: Very popular experience which has become a bit of a "must do" while at Victoria Falls. Superb night out Average price PP: US$ 55 inc transfers to and from your hotel Recommendation: Yes - for the experience, it's good fun and has a real African flavour about it, but it's expensive and a bit touristy. Write review | Full details Makuwa-kuwa Restaurant Menu: Award winning a la carte menu. Internationally styled cuisine, with a hint of African and game dishes thrown in. Style: Semi-formal family dining Entertainment: None Description: Spectacular view over the floodlight waterhole, frequented by many wild animals Average price PP: US$ $30 - $40 Recommendation: Yes - Top quality food in a lovely setting. Write review

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