Free State Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Free State

October 8, 2017 Claudia Navarrete

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

59 Milner Road | Bayswater, Bloemfontein 9301, South Africa Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Takeout European, Steakhouse, Seafood, Grill, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Dinner, Lunch HK$78 - HK$235 +27 51 436 3729
Excellent
56%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 141 reviews

Margaritas Seafood & Steaks

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

cnr Church St & Van Zyl, Clarens, South Africa Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar European Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +27 58 256 1616
Excellent
61%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 857 reviews

Clementines Restaurant and Bar

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

1 De Villiers Street, Parys 9585, South Africa Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Highchairs Available Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +27 56 811 3683
Excellent
41%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
4%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 281 reviews

O's restaurant

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

35 Reid Street | corner 2nd Avenue, Bloemfontein 9301, South Africa Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Steakhouse, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +27 51 447 7279
Excellent
52%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 358 reviews

New York Restaurant

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

53 Second Avenue Maine Street | Westdene, Bloemfontein 9301, South Africa Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +27 51 447 4198
Excellent
57%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 171 reviews

Avanti Italian Restaurant

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

276 Main Street, Clarens 9707, South Africa Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Highchairs Available International, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +27 58 256 1534
Excellent
46%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 305 reviews

The Post House

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

31 President Steyn Avenue, Bloemfontein 9301, South Africa Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +27 51 448 9571
Excellent
53%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 192 reviews

Bella Casa

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

Rosemary Centre 326 Market East Street | Shop 1, Rosemary Centre, Clarens 9707, South Africa Television, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards Bar, Pub, Brew Pub, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Brunch, Drinks HK$31 - HK$55 +27 27 256 1193
Excellent
41%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 664 reviews

Clarens Brewery

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

Du Plessis Avenue, Langenhovenpark, Bloemfontein, South Africa Takeout, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Highchairs Available, Accepts Credit Cards Steakhouse, Barbecue, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +27 82 556 8510
Excellent
51%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 353 reviews

Longhorn Grill

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

13km On the R712, Clarens 9707, South Africa Accepts Visa, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Highchairs Available, Accepts Credit Cards Cafe, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch +27 82 382 3515
Excellent
58%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 268 reviews

Sugar and Cinnamon Restaurant

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.

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