Welcome to Tumble Downs Café and Restaurant

Situated within the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal, near Howick, Tumble Downs Café and Restaurant invites you to sit back and enjoy the simple, tranquil pleasures of this unspoilt countryside. If you are looking for a special venue on the Midlands Meander to enjoy good food in the company of friends and family, Tumble Downs Café & Restaurant is ideally suited for you. Situated only 8 kms outside of Howick on the Currys Post Road, Tumble Downs is a well established family restaurant with access directly off the tar road.

Tumble Downs Restaurant, Midlands Meander

Eating @ Tumble Downs

Tumble Downs Café & Restaurant offers a full a la carte menu with an interesting range of freshly prepared meals for teas, lunches and dinners.

Bookings for evening meals on Friday and Saturday nights are highly recommended. In addition to all the delights that can be found on what is already a comprehensive menu, the restaurant’s Specials Board adds additional depth and further options.

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Tumble Downs Restaurant, Midlands Meander

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With its blend of stunning scenery, fine cuisine and the warmth of country hospitality, Tumble Downs is extremely popular with visitors exploring the Midlands Meander.

Whilst we welcome walk-in visitors at Tumble Downs, we strongly recommend that guests make a reservation prior to visiting us to avoid disappointment.

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Excellent
Based on 186 reviews
Candice
Candice
2024-03-24
Romantic Dinner Absolutely outstanding in every way! This was my first time visiting with my boyfriend to celebrate our anniversary. The Curry’s post road is being worked on so be aware. Upon arrival there is outside parking under some gorgeous old trees.Tumble Downs offers outside seating available which overlooks the meander. We opted for inside seating and were not disappointed- the fire was on, the table setup was artfully done and the interior of the building has such a lovely original brick feel. The staff were attentive and there is such a unique selection of meals available - this is not a basic burger and pasta place, Tumble Downs offers a casual sophisticated menu. We had a Herb Crumbed Guacamole Chicken Stack (10/10 garlic sauce was perfectly balanced) and the Beef Fillet Stack (10/10 just melts in your mouth) The prices reflect the quality of food you receive. They really made an effort to make our anniversary special with a Crème Brulee & handwritten note! I definitely recommend visiting and we will definitely be back.
Traveler11810677871
Traveler11810677871
2024-01-09
Heaven! The food was delicious, accompanied by a fantastic scenic view = A match made in heaven. The service was spot on, our waiter was superb aswell. Truly a hidden gem. All in all, a lovely atmosphere and will definitely be back again soon!
Kathryn O
Kathryn O
2023-10-14
Special evening We went to celebrate our wedding anniversary. It was a very special evening. The venue, service and food were all wonderful and we have happy memories. Thank you, Tumbledowns
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Departure13615317771
2023-08-13
5 Star experience Truly a hidden gem! You will not be disappointed. The food and service is outstanding! We even went back the following day. 5 star rating for sure.
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Sightseer24651052537
2023-08-12
Great place to eat Best Restaurant in the Midlands. Friendly staff and great atmosphere. Food tastes amazing and looks even better.
CandaceB
CandaceB
2023-01-09
Hidden Gem in the Midlands A large group of us ranging from ages 3 to 73 had lunch on 27 December. The welcome and service we got from the minute we arrived was wonderful. We sat at a long table adjoining the garden and jungle gym so the children were delighted. Our waiter was exceptional - friendly, attentive, informative and just an all round super guy, we all loved him. Everyone enjoyed their meals very much, I had the deep fried Camembert as a starter and the Crispy Duck as a main, both sublime. Hubby had the Spring Roll starter and a Stack of Steak…done to perfection. The menu has a great variety of wonderful choices, there was not a single complaint from our table of 18. The setting is simple ‘Country’ with beautiful views. This was our second visit to Tumble Downs and we vote this the best restaurant in our lovely Midlands.
Wayne M
Wayne M
2022-12-17
Eating local My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Tumble Downs. We sat next to the fire as it was raining and a bit chilly. The waitron was very efficient and friendly.
Birgit
Birgit
2022-11-07
Midlands Gem We had a delightful and enjoyable lunch in this family run business. Food great, views incredible and service swift . Hopefully we can come back to the area and enjoy this special place again .
rmc
rmc
2022-04-01
Fabulous food Quiet, ala carte menu. Lovely views, roaring fires. What more could you ask for? The food is amazing and you are sure to find something interesting to eat. Service is great and staff accommodating and knowledgeable about the menu. A little off the main roads but we always stop off for lunch when on the meander.
socket2me
socket2me
2022-02-08
Such a lovely setting iIt was out third visit to Tumble Downs. The forst 2 were for dinner and this one for lunch. We had a great table on the deck looking out over the property and spent a very pleasant afternoon having a long lunch. The food has been great on all 3 occasions but this time we both enjoyed the calamari and highly recommend it. The service is always friendly and the owner is delightful. We love the location and the deck is our favourite if weather allows. We will definitely be back on our next visit.

Where to find us

Opening Hours

Monday & Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11am – 4pm
Thursday – Saturday: 11am – 4pm, 6 – 10pm
Sunday: 11am – 4pm

Reservations

082 802 2837
info@tumbledowns.co.za

Location

Currys Post Rd
Howick
3290
South Africa