Moyo Zoo Lake
Zoo Lake Park
About
Moyo, with three branches in Jo'burg, is touristy but good. This branch in the leafy park at Zoo Lake is one of the best daytime venues, a lovely place to spend the afternoon with kids (there are often activities arranged for them). The setting is peaceful, with a deck furnished with deep sofas overlooking the lake, a veritable gallery of African artworks and artifacts, and a garden space to explore. Most menu and buffet items are reworked to suit a Western palate (unlike at Gramadoelas, where authenticity is favored), and food is nothing to write home about. More than a restaurant, Moyo is an experience, particularly at night, when music, dance, and other entertainment are on the menu; there's even a boutique selling local wines, CDs, artworks, and toys.
