Bull & Bush is probably the best-known pub and restaurant in Gaborone. With two bars, indoor and outdoor seating, a pool room, a wood-fired pizza oven kitchen, and a private dining area, the restaurant offers a variety of settings. If you are visiting the Gaborone area and you feel like steak, barbequed meat or shooting some pool whilst enjoying an ice-cold beer or the beverage of your choice, be sure to visit Bull & Bush restaurant.

You can choose to unwind in the dining area, one of the two bars, or the pool lounge. They take pride in having the best pizza in town, but there is plenty to choose from on their extensive menu, and they also serve vegetarian dishes. From Monday to Sunday, they are open from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm, so go grab yourself a brunch, lunch or dinner. Late-night turns up the vibe and there is the occasional live entertainment.

• Phone: +267 397 5070
• Tripadvisor: 4.0/5.0
  
• Timings: Monday to Sunday - 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
• Location: 9W66+248, Gaborone, Botswana

Main Deck Restaurant and Bar is located in the heart of Gaborone's Main Mall, the city's oldest mall. The rustic interior, which overlooks the busy mall, is ideal for meetings and after-hours get-togethers with friends and family. The interior of the restaurant, like that of the old mall, was purposefully designed to celebrate Botswana and its history through historic images and earthy colors.

When it comes to the restaurant’s menu, foodies are spoilt for choice as they have the luxury of choosing from the tried and tested favourites. What distinguishes the regular menu items is the option of creating your own braai meal every Sunday while listening to live jazz music. This special offer allows customers to create their order by selecting the quantity, type of meat, and desired side. From its communal seating design concept to incorporation of local art, the restaurant strives to create an inviting social atmosphere that allows customers to enjoy, interact and keep coming back. With all of these features, Main Deck is unquestionably one of the best restaurants in Botswana to consider.

• Website: https://main-deck-restaurant-bar.business.site/
• Tripadvisor: 4.0/5.0
• Phone: +267 391 7800
• Timings: Monday to Saturday - 08:00 AM to 10:30 PM & Sunday - 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM
• Location: Plot 1109, Gaborone, Botswana
  

Number three among the best restaurants in Botswana is Mahogany. It is artistic and offers a distinct selection of Botswana meat dishes. Located in a four-star resort that is cozy for intimacy. It has a relaxed atmosphere that is ideal for groups of people to enjoy each other's company. Furthermore, it also provides a more sophisticated experience and is a nice choice if you would like to dress up for dinner and enjoy a gourmet meal. It has a classy atmosphere which in the evenings is complemented by lounge music or a live pianist.

The a la carte menu caters to everyone's taste with a more international selection of meals to choose from. The restaurant is located at the Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino and serves the general public as well as hotel guests. Guests can order from the Mahogany menu for breakfast. Mahoganys menu for dinner includes an array of appetizers, sandwiches, salads, and delectable desserts. Opening hours are Monday through Saturday, from 18:30 to 10:30.

• Phone: +267 361 6000
• Tripadvisor: 4.0/5.0
  
• Timings: Monday to Sunday - 09:00 AM to 09:00 PM
  
• Location: Gaborone Sun, Chuma Dr, Gaborone, Botswana

Botswana Craft was established in 1970 to develop the rural based handicraft industry of the country. Botswana Craft has since grown over the years but preserved its aim of promoting local products. Through the Courtyard restaurant, located behind the retail store; you can get a feel for Botswana traditional cuisine and culture. It is the ideal meeting place for a business breakfast and a relaxed lunch. They serve traditional fare as well as a delectable variety from the standard menu. Salads and sandwiches are also available, and live music is performed on occasion.

If you want to try some of the local traditional cuisine while also doing some curio shopping for unique Botswana items, this is a terrific location to go. The restaurant is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, serving breakfast and lunch. Unfortunately, they do not serve dinner, and they may be closed on holidays.

• Website: https://botswanacraft.com/the-courtyard
• Tripadvisor: 4.5/5.0
  
• Phone: +267 392 2487
• Timings: Monday to Sunday - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Location: 9WJ6+JX8, Gaborone, Botswana

The Table50Two restaurant is located on the 28th level of the iTowers South, making it Botswana's highest eating destination. It features an outdoor setting with stunning views of Gaborone, including the mystical lights of the CBD at the night, as well as a classy and pleasant indoor setting to provide guests with an outstanding fine dining experience.

The restaurant offers an exclusive multi-cuisine menu, as well as an extensive wine and beverage list. Table50Two is the perfect spot for a morning meeting, a business lunch, or a relaxing family meal. The restaurant's menu includes everything from traditional local fare to Asian and Western-inspired dishes. The lively environment at Table 50 Two, paired with an enormous selection of high-quality wine and cocktails, makes it the ideal spot to unwind while basking in the warm Botswana sun.

• Website: https://table50two.co.bw/
• Tripadvisor: 4.0/5.0
  
• Phone: +267 397 5557
• Timings: Monday to Sunday - 6:00 AM to 11:00
• Location: Western Commercial Rd, Gaborone, Botswana

Chutney Restaurant is a Westgate Mall Indian and Chinese restaurant. It masterfully merged Indian food with scrumptious Chinese fusion to produce a distinct flavor that sets them apart from other Indian eateries. The menu features authentic Indian and Chinese cuisine that will have customers coming back for more. Rice delicacies like as biryani chicken, curd rice, and sambar sadham are popular at the eatery. Customers loved their bread, which included naan, roti, and paratha.

Worthy of being one of the best restaurants in Botswana, food here is highly valued by both locals and international visitors, and it is a perfect destination for both meat eaters and vegetarians, with a wide variety of cuisines to select from. The restaurant, like most Indian restaurants, has a plain decor with a clinical air to it, but it lacks warmth and is not the best pick for a romantic night. The restaurant features a bar and serves both sit-down and take-out meals at reasonable costs.

• Website: https://www.chutney.restaurant/
• Tripadvisor: 4.0/5.0
  
• Phone: +267 316 3297
• Timings: Monday to Sunday - 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM & 06:30 PM to 10:30 PM
• Location: West Gate Mall, Botswana

Basilico restaurant was opened in 2016 and has fast become one of the best restaurants in Botswana. The restaurant sits in the city center, near the state house and the UN palace, aiming to cater for the middle and high-society of the town. It can accommodate up to 60 people on average and offers a wide range of Italian meals, as well as a fine selection of Italian wines. The restaurant features a great, welcoming ambiance, with the restaurant built up in an attractive Italian farm house setting, as well as a bar and a small deli where you can buy a variety of Italian products.

The restaurant was opened in memory of Bernie Madeleyn and Chef Fabio Riondino, the husbands of the current owners, who died due to tragic events. The cuisine is rounded off by a large selection of homemade desserts and pastries, which will be served at lunch, supper, and tea time. It will be updated once a month with new recipes in order to provide loyal customers with a constant surprise when they visit Basilico.

• Phone: +2673111202
• Tripadvisor: 4.0/5.0
  
• Timings: Monday to Sunday - 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• Location: PLOT 5371/2, Ext.11, Kgalagadi Way, Gaborone, africa Gaborone, Botswana

As you drive into Maun's center along Sir Seretse Khama Road, you can't miss the powder-blue building on the right. TshilliFarmstall is quite unassuming, but it is a popular eatery in Bostwana. The menu is displayed on colourfully decorated blackboards with quotes and sayings as well as the menu. The food is wonderful and freshly made, with a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options as well as chocolate brownies.

Breakfast options include delectable coffees and healthy smoothies paired with a delectable omelette. You are recommend to try their trendy African-inspired meals for lunch and dinner. The homemade lambshank or oxtail served at the Boma is very delectable. If you prefer a cocktail or two, come between the hours of 6-7 pm for half-price drinks. Tshilli also arranges live music and have just opened a gift shop selling candles, skincare, natural insect repellants and a variety of gifts and toys.

• Phone: 6840940
• Tripadvisor: 4.5/5.0
  
• Timings: Monday to Saturday - 07:00 AM to 07:00 PM & Sunday - 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
• Location: Sir Seretse Khama rd, 1234 Maun, Botswana