Eat · Town centre (Parkway and Livingstone Way)
Game-meat braai dinner
A grilled dinner of beef, chicken and game meats such as kudu, warthog or farmed crocodile at a restaurant with a braai: book for 19:00 to 20:00, take a taxi both ways and check the price of game meat first.
- Game meats
- Take a taxi
- Ask about show charges
- Order: Game meat grill and sides
- Table seating
- Walk-in window: 18:30–19:30
- Queue risk: 19:30–21:00
- Menu with prices on Voykit
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, when you can walk in, what to order
Go now?
Open?
Usually 18:00–22:30Usually 6:00 PM–10:30 PM
Typical hours: check on the day.
Busy this hour
Estimate by hour below
Easiest walk-in
18:30–19:30
Reservations
Walk-in, no reservation
Paying
Cards taken
Per person
US$18–352026 estimate · check
Walk-in windows
Tip
Format
A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.
Your first order
- Kudu steakA lean game meat; ask for medium.US$18–28
Menus and prices change; the board on the day wins.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
How to order, tip and pay, allergies, and booking
How to order
- Book by phone or through your hotel.
- Ask which meats are farmed or licensed and whether the price is per plate or per weight.
- Choose a mixed grill if you want to try several meats.
- Ask about show or cover charges before you sit.
Tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.
Allergies and diets
- AskVegetarian · Vegetable sides, beans and salads; the menu is meat centred. · say: “I do not eat meat or fish, please. Only vegetables, beans and eggs.”
- AskVegan · Ask; few vegan options.
- AskHalal · Halal not confirmed (check). · say: “I do not eat pork. Is this beef, chicken or fish?”
- YesGluten-free · Grilled meat and sadza are gluten-free; check sauces.
- AskNut allergy · Ask about peanut sauces.
- Not on fileAllergy · Say the allergen when you book; kitchens are busy. · say: “I have an allergy to ___. Please check the ingredients.”
Paying
Cards taken
- Check whether a cover or show charge applies.
- Cards and US dollars.
- Ask whether the price includes tax and service; 10 percent is a normal tip if not.
Booking
- Booking
- Walk-in, no reservation
- Note
- Book for 19:30 and later; confirm with the restaurant.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where this place is, how to get there, and what is around it
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How to order here, in full
How to order here
The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.
- 1Book by phone or through your hotel.
- 2Ask which meats are farmed or licensed and whether the price is per plate or per weight.
- 3Choose a mixed grill if you want to try several meats.
- 4Ask about show or cover charges before you sit.
No shared language? Tap dishes in the order builder below and show the waiter the full-screen list in the local script. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.
What to say
| In English | Say or show | Sounds like |
|---|---|---|
| I need help | I need help (English) | English is widely used |
| Hello (plural or polite) | Mhoroi | mo-ROY |
| Thank you | Ndatenda | n-da-TEN-da |
| Hello | Sawubona | sa-woo-BO-na |
Portions and sharing
- Mixed game platter: Share for two.
Extras, condiments and what costs extra
- Show or cover charge: US$5–15 a head — Ask before booking.
- Game meat by weight: Priced per 100 g — Ask the total before it is cooked.
- Tap water is not safe to drink: order bottled or filtered water.
Paying and tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.
- Check whether a cover or show charge applies.
- Cards and US dollars.
- Tipping: 10 percent in restaurants if no service charge is added; US$1–3 for a guide, driver or porter.
- Ask whether the price includes tax and service; 10 percent is a normal tip if not.
At the table
- Kitchens close early at local eateries (about 20:00); tourist restaurants serve until about 22:00.Kitchens close early at local eateries (about 8:00 PM); tourist restaurants serve until about 10:00 PM.
Price and paying
- Typical spend
- US$18–35 per person for a meat main, a side and a drink (2026 estimate)
Paying, diet and allergies
Paying
US dollars accepted.
Cards at most restaurants; ask before ordering.
Check.
Diet and allergies
Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.
- Vegetarianask
Vegetable sides, beans and salads; the menu is meat centred.
Show: I do not eat meat or fish, please. Only vegetables, beans and eggs.
- Veganask
Ask; few vegan options.
- Halalask
Halal not confirmed (check).
Show: I do not eat pork. Is this beef, chicken or fish?
- Gluten-freeyes
Grilled meat and sadza are gluten-free; check sauces.
- Nut allergyask
Ask about peanut sauces.
- Allergynot on file
Say the allergen when you book; kitchens are busy.
Show: I have an allergy to ___. Please check the ingredients.
What is in the dishes
- Beef or chicken braaibraaibeef
- Mixed game platterdairy
Read from the menu names and notes; recipes vary and cross-contact is not tested. Check with the kitchen.
Who it suits, booking and the kitchen
Who it suits, booking, closures
- How to book
- Phone or through your hotel.
- How far ahead
- Recommended
- No-show / cancel fee
- Tables are released after about 15 minutes.
- Dress code
- Casual.
| When | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| One weekday a week | check before you go | Some restaurants close one evening. |
| Low season | check before you go | Reduced hours. |
Show the kitchen
Tap a need to get a large screen you can hold up to staff. The wording is the guide’s; a helper who reads the language should confirm it if your allergy is serious.
Hour by hour, with queue times
Quietest listed hour: 18:00 (light).
- 18:00lightlittle or no wait
- 19:00heavyexpect a line
- 20:00packedexpect a long lineDinner peak
- 21:00heavyexpect a line
- 22:00lightlittle or no wait
Desk estimate of crowd on a weekday; weekends and public holidays run one level higher. Not live data. No line length is on file, so waits are in words.
Comfort, facts and cons
Hygiene and comfort
- Air
- Open-air: hot at midday, wet in rain
- Seating
- Chairs at tables
- Kids
- kids' menu: ask · stroller: ok · Chicken and chips are usually available
- Access
- step-free: check · Varies by restaurant
Hygiene
- Choose a restaurant with a busy grill and fresh meat.
- Ask for meat cooked through, especially chicken and pork.
Facts
- Reservations
- Not on file — Book for 19:30 and later; confirm with the restaurant.Not on file — Book for 7:30 PM and later; confirm with the restaurant.
- Capabilities
- food · seated_rest
- Getting there
- Town centre or hotel road, by taxi (confirm the venue) · ~5 min walk
Cons
- Game meat is pricier than beef or chicken.
- Some restaurants add a drumming show and a cover charge.
- Taxi needed after dark.
Dish glossary
| On the menu | What it is | Order it how |
|---|---|---|
| Braai | Grilling over wood or charcoal, the social meal. | 'A mixed braai, please.' |
| Boerewors | Coiled sausage seasoned with coriander. | 'One boerewors, please.' |
| Kudu | A large antelope, lean meat. | 'Kudu steak.' |
| Relish | A side stew or sauce. | 'With relish.' |
Price check
- locals pay
- Grilled chicken or beef with sadza costs US$4 to US$8 in a local place.
- tourist price
- Game meat mains cost US$15 to US$30.
- rule
- Check whether a cover or show charge applies.
| Extra on the table | Typical charge | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Show or cover charge | US$5–15 a head | Ask before booking. |
| Game meat by weight | Priced per 100 g | Ask the total before it is cooked. |
Deep dive
Questions, alternatives, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Which meat should I try?
Kudu for a lean steak; a mixed platter for variety.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Is it expensive?
US$18 to US$35 is typical.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Is game meat legal to eat?
Yes from licensed suppliers and farms; ask about the source.
Is crocodile safe?
Farmed crocodile is a common menu item; eat it cooked through.
Do I need to book?
Yes in high season.
Is there a show?
Some restaurants have drumming; ask about the charge.
Can I get a vegetarian dinner?
Yes but options are limited.
If it is closed or full
Nearby alternatives
If it is closed or the line is too long
- Zambezi sundowner deck8 min walkA sundowner before dinner.
- Sadza and relish local lunch8 min walkA cheaper local lunch.
- Town café breakfast2 min walkA cooked or continental breakfast and coffee at a café on Parkway or Livingstone Way: eat at 08:00 to 10:00 after the falls, confirm the venue and hours locally.A cooked or continental breakfast and coffee at a café on Parkway or Livingstone Way: eat at 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM after the falls, confirm the venue and hours locally.
- Victoria Falls Hotel terrace20 min walkAfternoon tea on the terrace looking at the bridge and the spray, at about 15:00 to 17:00: book in high season, ask about the dress code and the price before you sit.Afternoon tea on the terrace looking at the bridge and the spray, at about 3:00 PM to 17:00: book in high season, ask about the dress code and the price before you sit.Reserve ahead
Places without an authored walk are ranked by straight-line distance × 1.3 at 5 km/h (3 mph)3 mph (5 km/h).
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Used as a seated rest node in Victoria Falls in 4 days.
Sources
- officialZimbabwe Tourism Authority
- secondaryWikivoyage
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Prices are 2026 estimates from the menu or the price line on file. Check on the day.
Source: Opening hours
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Written from desk research. Not yet compared with the official source.
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The easiest walk-in window or the quietest hour in this guide. Crowd levels are desk estimates, not counts.