The Stellenbosch Wine Bar & Tasting Room

Dining

Namibian cuisine is a unique blend of African game dishes, including meats of animals such as crocodile or kudu, and strong European (more specifically, German) influences. While Windhoek's multiple restaurants serve a range of international cuisine, the locals' staple diet is more focused on traditional Namibian dishes. If you want to experience the local Namibian cuisine, you can venture a bit further afield to the Katatura Township, where Namibian eats are more readily available. Many guided tours of Windhoek include a tasting of open-fire grilled Kapana beef, a local speciality.

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Joe’s Beerhouse

A Windhoek dining essential, Joe’s Beerhouse is a venue wildly popular with visitors to Namibia, for both its stylised, casual ambience with a fireplace centrepiece and its extensive menu of local offerings, with a heavy emphasis on meat: to go all out, try the Bushman Sosatie with crocodile, zebra (!), kudu, oryx and springbok …

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Nice Restaurant & Bar

The Namibian Institute of Culinary Education runs this upper-end establishment that functions as training grounds for some of the country's best future chefs. Consult the website for current operating …

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The Stellenbosch Wine Bar & Tasting Room

Consistently serving some of the best food in town, The Stellenbosch easily becomes a favourite for anyone that pays a visit. The menu lists extensive Namibian and international offerings, and a comprehensive wine list to …

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Leo's at the Castle

Fine dining on international fusion cuisine at a hilltop castle overlooking Windhoek; open all day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The castle also functions an upscale …

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Xwama Traditional Restaurant

Windhoek is more than its tourist-favoured European core: the Katutura Township makes for an enlightening day of exploration, albeit doing so is recommended as part of a guided tour. While here, make some time for a meal at the Xwama Traditional Restaurant, serving some fascinating offerings, the likes of steamed goat head or irresistable …

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Sardinia Blue Olive

As is the case with many European restaurants in Windhoek, Sardinia Blue Olive doesn't exclusively serve Italian (that's not to say their seafood and pizza aren't delicious!), but changes it up with dishes like Malay chicken curry and oxtail soup. Prices are reasonable despite the sophisticated …

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