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Hours
Sun
8:00 - 22:00
Mon
8:00 - 22:00
Tue
8:00 - 22:00
Wed
8:00 - 22:00
Thu
8:00 - 22:00
Fri
8:00 - 22:00
Sat
8:00 - 22:00
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CUISINES
Bar, Cafe, International, Contemporary, Healthy
Special Diets
Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Brunch, Drinks
features
Does this restaurant have live music
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About
Located in the heart of Victoria Falls, Marula Cafe offers a welcoming dining experience perfect for any time of day. Whether you're stopping by for coffee, lunch, or dinner, the diverse menu caters to all tastes with fresh, local ingredients, including vegetarian and vegan options.
With cosy indoor and outdoor seating, Marula Cafe is ideal for relaxing after a visit to the falls. Signature dishes like pulled pork tacos and the falafel quinoa bowl are favourites, and their cappuccinos are a must-try!
The friendly staff ensures warm, attentive service. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or enjoying a meal with friends, Marula Cafe provides an inviting atmosphere for all. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
CUISINES
Bar, Cafe, International, Contemporary, Healthy
Special Diets
Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Family style
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4.5
1,749 reviews
Excellent
875
Very good
667
Average
143
Poor
39
Terrible
25
Elena D
Portals Nous4 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
Located on the main road of Victoria Falls, it is decorated with a superb modern taste and offers very good food at good value. We spent some time in the afternoon, after the hot and humid visit to the Falls and we also had an excellent breakfast the day after. Highly recommended!!
Written 24 January 2020
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ShearwaterVicFalls
Thank you very much elenaaroundtheglobe for recommending us and we highly value your visit.
Hope to see you again soon.
Written 27 January 2020
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Neil O
Galashiels17 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
A little bit pricier than some of the other restaurants but the food was fresh, beautifully presented with great tastes that complimented each other.
I had the Zambezi Bream, with a banana creme brûlée whilst my wife started with grilled halloumi, a wonderful salad with ice cream with chocolate tuille.
The Chenin blanc was nice and dry and the cappuccino came with a shot of liquer.
The waitress was very engaging.
Written 13 February 2020
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Ryan
Baltimore20 contributions
Feb 2020 • friends
A group of six of us ate here under the recommendation of one of our tour guides. The food was very good, nice size portions for the price you pay and our server was very attentive.
Overall, this is a restaurant I would definitely recommend to eat with friends and family when visiting Victoria Falls.
Written 22 February 2020
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Bel M
Sydney663 contributions
Oct 2019 • none
Had lunch here straight from the airport based on the great reviews on Trip Advisor
Food was a good did, although did take some time to come out
Reason I have marked the review down is when we went to pay, we had quite a substantial larger note that what the bill was - which they took, put in their pocket and said thanks and turned away while I stood waiting for some change. I'm not against tipping but should be up to the customer to determine the tip. I'm not sure of many people that would be tipping more than what their total meal was worth. I had to ask for the change in which they became quite rude
Put a real downer on an otherwise nice lunch
Written 29 June 2020
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Joe
2 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
Lovely setting, quite relaxing when you're tired and hungry on a very hot, humid afternoon. The food was okay. my wife had a vegetarian meal and myself chicken risotto as a late lunch/early supper. I would however try something different should I have an opportunity to visit again. The service generally was excellent as the person serving us, Lilly (Lihle) was a great ambassador for Shearwater Cafe. We found her very knowledgable about her own company as well as what the town has to offer.
Written 30 January 2020
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ShearwaterVicFalls
Good day TravelStoriesza,we appreciate and value your feed back which is the only thing that makes us better in exceeding your expectations and i want to thank you in advance for another visit to try some of our mouth watering dishes in our menu and to say hello once again to Lilly{Lihle}.
Written 31 January 2020
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Dora’s Adventures
Harare13 contributions
Dec 2019 • friends
While staying in Victoria Falls I visited Shearwater cafe with my friends multiple times for breakfast. The service was amazing and the food was to die for.
I couldn’t imagine going back home but I had to.The ambience of the cafe and just it’s simplistic design made it feel like home
Written 5 January 2020
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ShearwaterVicFalls
Hi EulieMun
Nothing thrills us more than to hear that you had a memorable experience at Shearwater cafe. Please remember that this is your second home and we look forward to welcoming you back with open arms anytime.
Thank you for a first class review.
Regards from the Shearwater cafe team.
Written 12 January 2020
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eemondt
Schmitten13 contributions
Aug 2022 • solo
Good coffee, nice lunch menu, friendly staff.
I went here a couple of times for coffee and a light lunch during a short stay in Victoria Falls and was always treated very friendly. The coffee is very good and the food I tried was invariably of good quality.
Written 18 August 2022
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Richard B
Edinburgh5410 contributions
May 2024 • couples
Marula Restaurant is very well positioned in Victoria Falls sitting on the corner between the corner of Livingstone Way and Parkway Drive (you can't miss it).
Beautifully presented in a contemporary style offering fusion, international and modern dining options. Have to say, the presentation and the food were excellent. Ate there on my first night in Vic Falls and am going back tonight (before leaving).
A few decent options on the menu too for veggies all washed down with decent coffee and served with a smile. Worth noting that the service was excellent as well.
Written 31 May 2024
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Shearwater Adventures
Thank you for the glowing review! We're so happy that our location, presentation, and menu offerings met your expectations, and we're even more excited that you're returning for another meal. We take pride in our service, and we're glad it made your experience even better. See you soon!
Written 15 October 2024
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OzKlinks
Glen Waverley1 contribution
Jan 2020 • none
I visited this cafe twice during our Vic Falls stay, once for coffee and once for dinner. I loved the outdoor seating area with water mist sprayers, a great way to cool down. It's a great location to sit and watch the hustle and bustle on the street. The coffee was very good and the menu varied enough to suit the whole family. We enjoyed the food and the staff were friendly.
Written 25 January 2020
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ShearwaterVicFalls
Good day Ozklinks
We appreciate your review and thank you for noticing the extra mile we took to guarantee our customers satisfaction and exceeding your expectations on the water mist sprayers.hope to see you soon.
Written 27 January 2020
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Julie S
Pretoria111 contributions
Sept 2022 • family
We were quite pleasantly surprised that after our last visit which was about four years ago the food just doesn’t disappoint. Everything is delicious and fresh and well presented. We ended up meeting the chef whose name is Middleton because we were so impressed. Service also good and friendly. A big thank you.
Written 13 September 2022
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buzzardwasp
Western Australia71 contributions
Jul 2024 • family
After walking the falls in the morning this was a great spot to stop for lunch. We had fresh lemonade and ice tea to start. Different to the food we have been eating while on holiday (so much steak) this was a refreshing change with delicious food. Each was a winner. Highly recommended and great service.
Written 13 July 2024
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Shearwater Adventures
We're delighted you chose to stop by after your visit to the Falls! It's great to hear that our fresh drinks and lighter food options were a refreshing break from your holiday meals. Thank you for the recommendation and kind words about our service. Hope to see you again soon!
Written 15 October 2024
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TravelingFamily20102
264 contributions
Sept 2024 • couples
Bordering on 2 star for the vegan chickpea burger.
The chickpea burger itself was good (not firm, falls apart a bit FYI). But the bread was stale/or had been previously frozen. It didn’t come with jalapeños as advertised. There was days old onion ring on top of the burger (no exaggeration). Couldn’t eat it. The fries were good. Service was very slow for US standards, but seems to be par for the course in this area. Setting was very nice. Seating is outdoor covered, no a/c.
Written 20 September 2024
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Shearwater Adventures
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We’re sorry the chickpea burger didn’t meet your expectations, especially with the bread and missing jalapeños. Your feedback is important, and we'll address these concerns with our kitchen team. We're glad you enjoyed the setting and hope to improve your experience on your next visit.
Written 15 October 2024
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Travelling.matt
Prahran103 contributions
Oct 2024 • couples
Both times we came for lunch were great. Reasonable prices, delicious and very fresh food that was beautifully presented, friendly staff and a large menu catering to all tastes. Easily the best place to lunch in town
Written 6 October 2024
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Shearwater Adventures
Thank you for the lovely review! We're delighted that you found our food fresh and delicious and the service friendly. We're glad we could make both of your lunch experiences memorable and can't wait to serve you again!
Written 15 October 2024
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kjh JHB
Johannesburg11 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
Awesome place. We stopped for brunch after doing the zip line and gorge swing. Great service and best food ever. Great selection on the menu. Water sprays to keep you cool. Would highly recommend.
Written 4 January 2020
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ShearwaterVicFalls
Hy Kymjeff. Thank you for the great review and recommendation. We are thrilled that you had an awesome all round experience.
The Shearwater Cafe team.
Written 11 January 2020
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Linda4nature
Swansea County113 contributions
Aug 2022 • none
If you would like a good breakfast, and a lovely coffee this is the place. Nice central location, it's close to banks and Elephant Walk, which is worth a visit. The coffee is fab, it comes with a glass of water and a shot of Amarula! The food is good teh service is excellent, thte staff are friendly and helpful!
Written 14 September 2022
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