Discover the best restaurants near St Ives Lodge & Venue in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands.
As part of your stay, we’d like to share some local dining recommendations for Sunday evenings, Mondays, and Tuesdays - perfect for planning ahead, as The BOMA Kitchen is not operating on these days.
The BOMA Food Bar – On-Site Dining
We are delighted to invite you to enjoy our on-site dining at The BOMA Food Bar during your stay:
Tel: +27 33 332 0838
https://www.stives.co.za/boma-restaurant
Kitchen Times (subject to change):
Wednesday–Friday: 12:00 – 20:00
Saturday: 11:00 – 20:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 16:00
Please note that The BOMA Kitchen is closed on Sunday evenings, as well as on Mondays and Tuesdays. We therefore recommend planning meals at local restaurants on these days.
Recommended Restaurants in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands
(Please confirm operating hours prior to visiting)
• Piggly Wiggly Coffee Shop – Midlands / Piggly Wiggly
Popular café destination in the Midlands Meander.
Open 08:00–17:00 daily, except Sundays when it closes at 16:30.
Tel: 060 344 9359
• Granny Mouse Country House & Spa (Balgowan) – approximately 10 minutes from St Ives
Tel: 033 234 4071
• Mozambique Restaurant (Howick) – open for lunch and dinner daily
Tel: 079 542 8971
• Woodstone (Howick) – closed Sunday and Monday evenings
Tel: 033 814 0354
• La Lampara Restaurant (Balgowan) – closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Tel: 082 416 0195
• Caversham Mill Restaurant (Lidgetton) – closed Sunday, Mondays & Tuesdays evenings
Tel: 033 234 4633
• Tumble Downs Café & Restaurant (Currys Post Road) – closed Sunday evenings and Mondays & Tuesdays
Tel: 082 802 2837
• Forty One Restaurant (Howick) – Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with scenic views
Tel: 060 699 7383
• Skye Bistro (Nottingham Road) – fine dining in the heart of the Midlands Meander
Tel: 033 266 6217
Important Notes
• We recommend making reservations for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday evenings where possible.
• Some cafés and casual dining spots may close earlier than listed hours, please call ahead to confirm current operating times.
