Close to perfect setting in Kirstenbosch botanical gardens. Warm and welcoming African ambiance with friendly waiters. Went with a party of 7 for a late afternoon lunch and service was quick and efficient.
Food was excellent. I had the Chicken Date Tagine with Moroccan rice. This was well presented and delicious with a fusion of tastes and spices. Chicken was on the bone but well cooked and flaked away easily.
My wife had the Kraal Grill 300g Sirloin with potato wedges that she found tasty and cooked exactly as requested.
Everyone else was completely satisfied and enjoyed their meals.
All in all a thoroughly enjoyable experience and certainly a restaurant that I can recommend.
Had lunch at Moyo Kirstenbosch today. Went with a group of colleagues. I had the oxtail pot with steamed bread / dumplings, which was delicious! We ordered the mopane worms as a dare. I didnt really like it. Ugh. 2 colleagues had the buffet, which looked like good value for money, but i was quite happy with my fall off the bone oxtail. It was a very hot day, and the place got quite hot, but the setting was so beautiful. Pretty nice experience.
Such a treat visiting Moyo for lunch today! The pathway leading to the restaurant is littered with numerous flowers and geese swimming in the pond while the sunny backdrop with the mountains was the cherry on top! I liked the free face painting too; thought it was a nice touch and made the experience more memorable! My friend and I both ordered sandwiches. She opted for the simply vegetarian sandwich on seed bread and I opted for the prego steak sandwich on pumpkin bread. My sandwich was average. The meat had a lot of fat still on it and the bread was slightly hard. I did enjoy the sauce they put on there though and thought that the chili gave it a nice kick. But in all honesty the sandwiches are overpriced and very plain. I will admit that the relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant made for a lovely lunch with a view. Service was also pleasant mostly due the fact that the waitress who served us was very friendly.
We came here for our 2017 res formal, and I was pleasantly surprised with how great the whole experience was.
The food was great and the portions were generous.
For starters there was a lovely salad and for mains I had a spinach and ricotta pasta, while my date opted for the prawns.
The desert was by far my favourite part though: custard, mouse and petite four.
I would like to come back here for a normal meal just because of how spectacular the view is, but also the service was excellent considering how big our group was.
Set in a magnificent location. The service was friendly and prompt service. The food was good, but I was hoping for fresh soft pumpkin bread. Heaters would have been welcome today.
'Alessandro Cernuschi
+3.5
An upmarket modern African restaurant in the beautiful settings of Kirstenbosch botanical gardens. The decor was great and the ambience, with a large fireplace in the main dining area, makes it feel very homey. Service was average and so was the food.
Went for the buffet on fathers day. The location in the gardens is beautiful, it's a good way to walk off the food after the amazing by meal. The soup starter was really amazing. The draw card for the adventurous eater is definitely be the crocodile. Each course was amazing, the roast veg lacked a bit of flavour. The cocktails were a perfect addition to the meal. The decor is great and the staff is very friendly.
This branch is inside kirstenbosch botanical gardens and it is the best branch from my point of view. It offers a unique African experience with decor, music and of course the food. What I loved about this place was the lunch open buffet. It is 26 meters long and has 45 different dishes as the chef has informed us. The buffet gave me the freedom to try many African dishes which I enjoyed immensely.
It is the best place to actually run a restaurant with so much beauty around the place. I liked the lemonade served with ice. The best thing was the way they presented the shrimp in a small bucket poured over in a plate with Mayonnaise all over it. The spring buck was not as great as expected as I don't avocados with this particular dish. The service was very nice giving us guys to spend some quality time together.
Moyo in Kirstenbosch is really beautiful, and a good choice if you want something a bit fancier than the Tea Room. Service is good, and the face painting makes for a memorable dining experience.
As for the food, it's okay, but not phenomenal -and really not worth the high prices, in my opinion.
Truly amazing views, worth going to just for the views but the food we had was also very good. I highly recommend the crocodile which was amazing. Service was quick and friendly. And truly can not beat the views.
Really good food and amazing service. I had a chicken sandwich with chips and it was served with such a delicious pumpkin bread. The chips was crispy yet so fluffy on the inside. I also enjoyed the live band which made such a good atmosphere in the restaurant. The staff is also very friendly so I will recommend this place and they don't take long to serve you.
Beautiful to sit outside with a bit of shade, inside is less nice. Food is good and prices are ok!
Went there on 27 November 2023. Beautiful views, friendly staff, delicious food. Great place to hang out with friends and family.
We had our year-end function at Moyo. The service was excellent and friendly. I am vegetarian and feel that the cauliflower steaks served could have been cooked a little longer. Everything else was perfect!
As tourist travelling to Cape Town, South Africa, it's not easy to find local African food, but mostly western food. We got to taste local South African food here, ordered beef dombolo and lamb bunny chow. They are delicious.
What an unexpected delight! An absolute gem right in the middle of the botanical garden is one of the best places in the city... Food, service, drinks, and the view... THE VIEW!!!!! It is worth the price. Of admissions to the park by itself. The Nyama Na Kumba is outstanding.
This place offered really good service and really good food at a reasonable price considering the location. Lots of flavor. They even kept the place open a bit extra to be able to accommodate us.
Judith (CapeTownWithKids.com)
+5
Amazing restaurant in the heart of Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. If you happen to be in the park, make sure to stop by for a lunch or picnic. The kids can play outside on the little playground or run around on the wide open lawns.
It is a bit more expensive - probably due to the tourist location. But it's absolutely worth it and you can take a short break before moving on exploring the Botanical Garden.
Wow, wow, wow. I'd hear so many rave reviews about Moyo, and it STILL exceeded my expectations. The food was incredible, the service was impeccable, and overall it was an amazing experience!
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