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Restaurants in Makhanda

20 curated places to eat and drink in Makhanda, Eastern Cape — hand-picked and kept current by Out & About SA. Updated August 2026.

Out & About SA lists 20 places to eat and drink in Makhanda, in the Sunshine Coast & Makhanda. 4 are rated 4.3★ or higher by visitors. They span Pubs & Breweries, Italian & Pizza and Cafés & Bakeries. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full Eastern Cape eats guide.

The Rat & Parrot

Pubs & Breweries★ 4.4 · 520 reviewsRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Landmark student pub and eatery on New Street in Makhanda

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Gino's Grahamstown

Italian & Pizza★ 4.2 · 200 reviewsRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Pizza and Italian restaurant in Makhanda

Haricot's Deli & Bistro

Cafés & Bakeries★ 4.4 · 150 reviewsRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Deli and bistro on New Street in Makhanda

Major Fraser's

Pubs & Breweries★ 4.4 · 100 reviewsRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Craft bar and eatery in central Makhanda

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Graham Hotel Restaurant

Fine Dining & Bistro★ 4.2 · 80 reviewsRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Dining room of the Graham Hotel in the city centre

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Olde 65

Pubs & Breweries★ 4.2 · 80 reviewsRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Neighbourhood bar serving food, craft beers and live sport

Saints Bistro

Fine Dining & Bistro★ 4.3 · 80 reviewsRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Bistro popular during the National Arts Festival in Makhanda

Browns 137 High Street

Portuguese & MediterraneanRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Guest-house restaurant serving Mediterranean fare on High Street

Champs Sports Bar

Pub & CasualR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Sports bar with pool and live music

Friend House Grahamstown

Asian & SushiRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Fresh sushi and Asian dishes

Gino's Restaurant

Italian & PizzaRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Long-standing Italian restaurant serving pizza and pasta

nic's nest

Cafe / BistroR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Artisan bakery and cafe

Red Cafe

Cafe / BistroR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Contemporary cafe with plant-based and vegetarian options

Redwood Spur

Steakhouse & GrillsRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Family steakhouse and grill chain outlet

Revelations Coffee Shop

Cafe / BistroR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Coffee shop with vegan and vegetarian offerings

Seven Fountains Farm Restaurant

Fine Dining & BistroRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Family-friendly country restaurant on a farm outside town

Star Cafe

InternationalRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Casual eatery with Mexican and Thai dishes

The Barista

Cafe / BistroR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Coffee shop in the town centre

The Fork & Dagger

SeafoodRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Restaurant with a seafood focus

The Pothole and Donkey

Italian & PizzaRR

Sunshine Coast & Makhanda

Italian cuisine and craft beer

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