"The Cradle" restaurant is located on the Nature Reserve called The Cradle of Humankind (see the article on that attraction). It is only open for lunch.
VIEW: The view of this African Nature Reserve is FREE and is FANTASTIC. There is a watering hole just below the outside deck and on the ridge you might get lucky and see the giraffe.
There is one price for the meal: adults are R150 ($21-22US) and children (under 12) are R60 ($8-9US). The menu is a three course meal.
STARTERS: Crisp Bouchee, Gingered Butternut Soup, Indonesian Marinated Beef Strips, Cognac and Balsamico flambeed Chicken Livers, or Smoked Salmon.
MAIN COURSES: Pan-seared Linefish (choice of the day), Spinach and Feta Cannelloni, Veal Escalopes, Apricot and Tequila-basted Roast Baby Chicken, Oxtail, or Red wine-braised Lamb Shank. Choice of potatoes and fresh vegetables are included.
DESSERTS: There is a large selection put out in the form of buffet to choose from. Save room for it (if you can).