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Kid-Friendly Restaurants around South Africa.

Have a look at our list of great kid-friendly restaurants around South Africa to enjoy with your precious little rascals.


Kid-Friendly Restaurants around South Africa.

Western Cape


Moyo Kirstenbosch(Newlands)

Moyo, Kirstenbosch

Nestled at the foot of Table Mountain in Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, is an ideal setting for a unique African experience. The kids will love the large open spaces as well as the beautiful treetop canopy walkway.


Buitenverwachting Restaurant (Constantia)

Buitenverwachting Restaurant

Buitenverwachting Restaurant is perfectly positioned overlooking the Vineyards and the Constantiaberg Mountains. It has been considered one of Cape Town's finest for many years and kids are most welcome.


Square Cafe and Wine Bar (Century City)

 Square Cafe and Wine Bar

This kid-friendly spot is perfect for the entire family. From 1st March 2017 to 31st August 2017 kids eat free with every adult main meal ordered on Saturdays for lunch and dinner.


Ashley's Family Restaurant (Goodwood)

Ashley's Family Restaurant

The name of this lovely restaurant says it all - it is the perfect family-friendly spot. The restaurant is super child friendly with its own kiddies birthday club and delicious kiddies menu.


Bertha's(Simons Town)

Bertha's

In the heart of Simons Town, Bertha's Restaurant boasts picturesque views across the yacht harbour and over False Bay. It has a relaxed, warm and informal atmosphere and is home to a great kids play area.


Tables @ Nitida (Durbanville)

Tables @ Nitida

Tables @ Nitida offers a range of home cooked wholesome meals and has a great play area for the little ones.


Brass Bell Restaurant and Pub (Kalk Bay)

 Brass Bell Restaurant and Pub

The Brass Bell Restaurant in Kalk Bay offers visitors a range of seating areas to choose from and even boasts a little kiddies beach area.


Quay Four (Waterfront)

Quay Four

Quay Four at the V&A boasts a vibrant atmosphere and offers light meals and salads, as well as hearty pub fare. There are live bands 365 days of the year which the whole family is sure to enjoy.

Thorfynn's Restaurant(Noordhoek)

Thorfynn's Restaurant

Thorfynn's Restaurant is situated in the beautiful Noordhoek area and boasts an amazing kids play area. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.


Bistro Sixteen82 (Tokai)

Bistro Sixteen82

Bistro Sixteen 82 is found in the heart of the Steenberg Estate and is surrounded by breath-taking vineyards. The Bistro provides a fine dining experience and kids are most welcome. The little ones will definitely love the beautiful gardens and large open spaces.


Jonkershuis (Constantia)

 Jonkershuis Constantia

Jonkershuis Constantia is one of the top choices for families. Here visitors can relax and enjoy the beautiful views. There are indoor and outdoor seating areas and the kids can run free on the lush green lawns.


Four & Twenty (Wynberg)

Four & Twenty - Situated in the peaceful suburb of Wynberg, this delightful cafe serves delicious home-made classic foods and sweet treats that the kids are sure to enjoy.


The Gardener's Cottage Restaurant (Newlands)

The Gardener's Cottage Restaurant in Newlands is the perfect spot for a light lunch. It has a lovely garden area that is sure to keep the little ones happy.


Eat@Simonsvlei (Paarl)

 Eat@Simonsvlei

Eat@Simonsvlei is a relaxed family restaurant offering unpretentious country fare in tranquil surrounds. The little ones are sure to love the great play area.


Zevenwacht Restaurant (Stellenbosch)

 Zevenwacht Restaurant

Zevenwacht Restaurant in Stellenbosch is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, the restaurant offers a lovely play area for the little ones too.


La Pineta (Stellenbosch)

 La Pineta

La Pineta is a child-friendly restaurant based in the heart of Stellenbosch. Warm and inviting in winter time, bright and airy in the summer months, La Pineta Restaurant is truly a venue for all seasons.


Eight Restaurant (Stellenbosch)

Eight Restaurant located on the stunning Spier Wine Farm offers a delectable children's menu and is home to a super fun outdoor jungle gym that the kids are sure to love.


Harvest at Laborie (Paarl)

Harvest at Laborie is a family-friendly restaurant overlooking the beautiful vineyards of the Laborie Wine Farm. Kids are most definitely welcome and can look forward a delicious range of yummy kid's meals as well as an incredible outdoor play area.


Spice Route Restaurant (Paarl)

Spice Route Restaurant is located on a unique estate in the Paarl area offering a range of attractions. The kids are sure to love the amazing outdoor play area.


Southey's Bistro (Somerset West)

Southey's Bistro boasts a beautiful garden setting and is home to a safe playground for kids.


Skilpadvlei (Stellenbosch)

Skilpadvlei in Stellenbosch offers a range of things to keep the kids occupied including wonderful play areas. The menu here boasts traditional South African cuisine.


Tokara Restaurant (Stellenbosch)

Tokara Restaurant is a relaxing, family-friendly restaurant and boasts a great outdoor play area for the little ones.


Benguela Brasserie and Restaurant (Sedgefield)

 Benguela Brasserie and Restaurant

Benguela Brasserie and Restaurant in Sedgefield is a child-friendly restaurant offering a fantastic children's play area, vibrant atmosphere and delicious food.


The Table Restaurant (Plettenberg Bay)

The Table Restaurant in Plettenberg Bay offers freshly prepared food, cooked with love and a fun and secure play area for the kids.


KwaZulu-Natal


La Casa Nostra (Umdloti Beach)

 La Casa Nostra

La Casa Nostra located in Umdloti Beach is an authentic old fashioned, family-run Italian Trattoria. Visitors can expect personal attention and delicious foods such as Traditional Pizza, Pasta, Steaks, Seafood, Fresh Fish and Poultry.


Blue Zoo Restaurant (Morningside)

 Blue Zoo Restaurant

The Blue Zoo Restaurant is a family and child-friendly cafe and tea garden. They boast a designated play area with a fun Jungle Gym for children to enjoy.


Arts Cafe (Glenwood)

Arts Cafe in the heart of Glenwood caters for both adults and children and has a dedicated play area for children as well as a kiddies menu.


Nonna at Makaranga (Kloof)

Nonna at Makaranga in Kloof welcomes children who will no doubt enjoy their own special eating area, rolling their own pizza dough and partaking in a range of arts and crafts. There is also an outside play area for the little ones to enjoy.


Olive and Oil (Umhlanga)

Olive and Oil is a family-friendly restaurant located in Umhlanga. On Sundays kids eat free.


Yellowwood (Howick)

Yellowwood is situated on the outskirts of Howick. They are Set on 22 hectares overlooking the Howick falls, have a miniature animal farm with the "small five" as well as play areas for under eights and a play area for the bigger kids too.


Tumble Downs (Howick)

At Tumble Downs in Howick, kids are most welcome. The unrestricted freedom of the lawns and play area will encourage them to burn off some of energy before sitting down to enjoy a tasty meal off the delicious kiddies menu.


Sage Cafe (Ballito)

Sage Cafe in Ballito offers a delicious range of meals to be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Kids will definitely love the play area which even boasts a magical castle.


Gauteng


Fahrenheit Seafood and Grill (Alberton)

 Fahrenheit Seafood and Grill

Fahrenheit Seafood and Grill is a fantastic family restaurant with a world class ethic, both in the kitchen and regarding service. Kids are sure to have a fun-filled time in the secure play area so the adults can relax and enjoy a drink from the fully licensed bar.


Il Gusto Ristorante (Boksburg)

 Il Gusto Ristorante

Il Gusto Ristorante located in Boksburg is a family-friendly restaurant offering a range of authentic Italian dishes and great wines.


The Brazen Head (Boksburg)

 The Brazen Head

The Brazen Head in Boksburg is a great family-friendly restaurant. Kids will definitely love the delicious goodies on offer from the lovely kiddies menu.


Zagora Grill Room (Centurion)

 Zagora Grill Room

The family-friendly Zagora Grill Room in Centurion serves a delicious fusion of South African and International cuisine and is also home to a delightful children's play area.


Ga Rouge Restaurant and Wine Cellar (Centurion)

 Ga Rouge Restaurant and Wine Cellar

Ga Rouge Restaurant and Wine Cellar offers visitors a great variety of meal options to enjoy and boasts a lovely kids play area.


al Fiume(Centurion)

 al Fiume

al Fiume is home to a beautiful setting with a shady wooden deck and expansive lawns on the banks of the Hennops River as well as a lovely kids play area.


Villa san Giovanni (Wonderboom)

 Villa san Giovanni

Villa san Giovanni is a proud Italian, family owned, restaurant that's been in existence since 1981. The little ones are sure to love the great play area here. Kids eat free on Tuesdays.


JB's Corner (Roodepoort)

 JB's Corner

JB's has the attitude that food is not only about eating, it is about socializing and being with the people you care about. Bringing together friends and families, from all walks of life.


Something Country (Muldersdrift)

 Something Country

Just a short drive out of the bustle of Joburg you will find this elegant yet rustic restaurant. You can take the kids and enjoy the fresh country air and magnificent views. The little ones will also love the great play area.


Carnivore Restaurant(Muldersdrift)

 Carnivore Restaurant

The Carnivore Restaurant is situated in the grounds of beautiful Misty Hills Country Hotel. It has a vibrant ambiance and fun kids play area for the little ones to enjoy.