Botswana — Southern Africa

Gaborone

One of Africa’s fastest-developing capital cities — Botswana’s diamond-wealth has created a dining scene of rooftop fine dining, game meat sanctuary restaurants, and the highest restaurant in Southern Africa.

6Restaurants Listed
Highest in BotswanaTable50Two
Game SanctuaryMokolodi

Best Restaurants in Gaborone

Five essential tables, ranked by occasion.

$$ BWP 100–350$$$ BWP 350–800$$$$ Over BWP 800

Table50Two Gaborone
#1 in Gaborone
Table50Two
Contemporary Fine Dining$$$$
ProposalImpress Clients
On the 28th floor of the iTowers South — Table50Two is the highest restaurant in Botswana, with breathtaking panoramic views of Gaborone and fine dining of genuine sophistication.
Food 9.0Ambience 9.8Value 8.4
Mokolodi Restaurant Gaborone
#2 in Gaborone
Mokolodi Restaurant
African Game / Contemporary$$$
BirthdayImpress Clients
Set within a 30,000-acre nature sanctuary — Mokolodi Restaurant creates memorable experiences where wildlife and fine dining meet, with kudu steaks and impala medallions as signature dishes.
Food 9.1Ambience 9.7Value 8.9
Mahogany's Restaurant Gaborone
#3 in Gaborone
Mahogany's Restaurant
International / Botswana$$$
Close a DealBirthday
In the heart of Gaborone with live piano — Mahogany’s refined dining combines international dishes with unique Botswana meat specialties in the most formally elegant restaurant in the city.
Food 8.8Ambience 9.2Value 8.8
The Beef Baron Gaborone
#4 in Gaborone
The Beef Baron
Botswana / Steakhouse$$$
Team DinnerBirthday
At the Grand Palm Hotel and Casino — The Beef Baron serves traditional Botswana cuisine alongside steaks and ribs, with a reputation for fine dining in a luxury setting.
Food 8.8Ambience 9.0Value 8.8
Savuti Grill Gaborone
#5 in Gaborone
Savuti Grill
Contemporary International$$$
First DateBirthday
Nestled within the Avani Gaborone — Savuti Grill is a culinary gem offering an enticing array of flavours that reflect both local Botswana and international cuisines in a vibrant atmosphere.
Food 8.7Ambience 8.9Value 8.9
Basilico Gaborone
#6 in Gaborone
Basilico
Italian Fine Dining$$$
BirthdayFirst Date
Opened in 2016 and fast become one of the best fine dining experiences in Gaborone — Basilico brings Italian cooking of genuine quality to Botswana’s capital.
Food 8.8Ambience 8.8Value 8.9

Gaborone’s Top 5

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Table50Two

Table50Two is a remarkable dining establishment perched on the 28th floor of the iTowers South, making it the highest restaurant in Botswana. The enchanting outdoor space showcases breathtaking views of Gaborone, and the...

02

Mokolodi Restaurant

Mokolodi Restaurant is set within a 30,000-acre nature sanctuary south of Gaborone, creating memorable experiences where wildlife and fine dining meet. The restaurant is known for its signature dishes including kudu stea...

03

Mahogany's Restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Gaborone, Mahogany’s Restaurant offers a refined dining experience with sophisticated ambiance enhanced by soothing lounge music or live piano performances. The extensive à la carte m...

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The Beef Baron

The Beef Baron Grill and Rib Room at the Grand Palm Hotel and Casino serves traditional Botswana cuisine alongside steak and ribs, with a reputation for fine dining in a luxury hotel setting. The combination of the Grand...

05

Savuti Grill

Savuti Grill, nestled within the vibrant Avani Gaborone, is a culinary gem in Botswana’s capital offering an enticing array of flavours that reflect both local and international cuisines. The inviting atmosphere ma...

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Basilico

Basilico restaurant was opened in 2016 and has fast become one of the best fine dining experiences in Gaborone — a development that reflects the growing sophistication of Botswana’s capital and the genuine qu...

Dining in Gaborone — The Essential Guide

Botswana’s Diamond Capital at Table

Gaborone was a small colonial settlement of fewer than 4,000 people when Botswana gained independence in 1966; it is now a city of nearly 300,000 and the most prosperous capital in sub-Saharan Africa by per capita income. The diamond wealth that has driven this transformation has created a restaurant scene of genuine sophistication: Table50Two’s 28th-floor panorama, Mokolodi’s game sanctuary dining, and Mahogany’s live piano restaurant all reflect a city that has invested in quality as well as infrastructure.

Botswana’s beef is genuinely exceptional: grass-fed cattle raised on the country’s vast savannah grasslands, exported to the EU market under quality standards that have been maintained since the 1970s. The beef and game preparations of the best Gaborone restaurants — Mokolodi’s kudu steaks, The Beef Baron’s Botswana grills — represent ingredients of genuine international standing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best restaurant in Gaborone?
For 2026, our editorial pick is Table50Two. Editorial runners-up: Mokolodi Restaurant, Mahogany's Restaurant, The Beef Baron, Savuti Grill.
Where should I eat in Gaborone tonight?
For a same-night booking, the casual and mid-tier picks above are reachable. Savuti Grill typically takes walk-ins; The Beef Baron accepts day-of reservations. Splurge picks (Table50Two, Mokolodi Restaurant) need 3–5 weeks notice.
How much does dinner cost in Gaborone?
Splurge picks (Table50Two, Mokolodi Restaurant): $200–$400 per person without wine — full tasting menus. Mid-tier rooms $80–$140. Casual but excellent Gaborone neighborhood spots: $40–$70.
What is the most expensive restaurant in Gaborone?
Table50Two sits at the top — full tasting menu with wine pairings runs $400+ per person. Other splurge-tier rooms (Mokolodi Restaurant, Mahogany's Restaurant) cluster at $250–$350.
Which Gaborone restaurants have Michelin stars?
The top of our Gaborone list anchors with internationally-recognized rooms. Table50Two, Mokolodi Restaurant and Mahogany's Restaurant are the rooms most frequently cited in Michelin and World's 50 Best.
Do I need a reservation for restaurants in Gaborone?
Splurge tier: 3–6 weeks notice. Mid-tier: 1–2 weeks. Casual rooms in Gaborone take walk-ins early evening (5:30–6:30pm) and last-minute cancellations open regularly via OpenTable / Resy.
What's the best neighborhood for restaurants in Gaborone?
Gaborone's strongest dining clusters around the central business district and high-end residential quarters — that's where the splurge picks (Table50Two, Mokolodi Restaurant) sit. Casual options spread further across the city.
Where do locals eat in Gaborone?
The casual and mid-tier picks above are local-frequented — fewer tourists, better pricing, and the rooms where Gaborone-based diners have weekly tables. Splurge picks attract a mix of locals and international visitors.