The Royal Restaurant @ Highgrove House Country Hotel

White River, South Africa

Nestled within the 64-hectare avocado and macadamia farm of Highgrove House, The Royal is a multi-award-winning fine dining sanctuary that epitomizes culinary excellence. As a proud member of the prestigious Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, this romantic, candlelit establishment masterfully blends timeless colonial charm with globally inspired contemporary cuisine.

Guests begin their evening sipping artisanal drinks on the spacious verandah before stepping into an intimate dining room adorned with dark woods, gleaming silver, and crisp white linens. At the heart of the epicurean experience is an environmentally conscious, signature five-course table d'hôte menu.

The talented culinary team crafts each masterpiece from scratch, beautifully elevating locally sourced ingredients alongside the estate's own farm-to-table harvest—including organic garden vegetables, raw honey, and rich macadamia nuts.

Coupled with an exceptional selection of fine boutique wines, a dinner here delivers a transcendent, world-class gastronomic journey through the beautiful Mpumalanga Lowveld.

Features & Facilities

  • South African Cuisine
  • Speciality Cuisine
  • Farm to Table
  • Accommodation Available
  • Fine Dining
  • Organic Produce
  • Organic Vegetable Garden
  • Bar in Restaurant
  • 5-Course Set Menu
  • Romantic Ambience
  • Friendly Staff
  • Wine List
  • Indoor/Outdoor Dining Space
  • Fireplace
  • Elegant Venue
  • Colonial Architechture
  • Fresh Produce
  • Locally Sourced Produce
  • Authentic Dishes
  • Family Friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Herb Garden
  • Contemporary Cuisine

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+27 836751500

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