Traveling Tummy reviewed it in May 2026
Their first dinner in Zimbabwe, by the river within earshot of the Falls. They rated the food and cocktails highly and singled out their server for looking after a vegetarian guest. No criticisms.
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What to Expect
Baines sits right on the Zambezi in Victoria Falls, and the river view is the first thing most reviewers mention. Alanna (January 2026) wrote there is “nothing like sitting on their expansive deck under the African full moon,” and Mark (April 2026) watched “the full moon rise over a Zambezi river that was at record volume.” Leo (July 2026) added that the drive out includes a free game viewing that turned up “a hippo and a bush buck.”
Reviewers order widely from the menu. Cameron (July 2025) worked through crocodile cakes, pork belly and creamy lemon chicken, and liked the mashed potatoes so much “I ordered a second side of them.” Sladja (August 2025) recommended the sirloin and the chocolate pecan tart, and Natania (May 2026), dining with a group of 28, pointed to the Baines Burger and Stuffed Butternut. Staff get named individually, with Michael, Mike and Bheki earning thanks, and Chiedza (May 2026) singled out a waiter called “Present.”
A few diners have run into cold food rather than the fine dining most describe: Timothy (September 2026) got “cold toast” and hard fried eggs at breakfast, and Monika (June 2025) wrote “our dinner was cold” despite otherwise good flavour. Baines opens from 08:00 or 09:00 depending on the day, closing at 21:00.
Quotes are from Google reviews, credited by first name and month.
The Menu
Menu photos
Prices change, so confirm when you order.
What Diners Say
from 389 Google reviews
★★★★★
Such a beautiful restaurant right on the River. You can even see the mist from Victoria falls in the distance. The building itself was also super pretty. Had to drink the Little Lourie with mango and berry, and it just tasted like a smoothie. Still good though.
★★★★☆
Baines Where Romance Meets Frustration Victoria Falls is one of the most breathtaking places on earth, and Baines Restaurant has the privilege of sitting right on its doorstep.
★★★★★
Baines is something special—there is nothing like sitting on their expansive deck under the African full moon and listening to the sounds of the Zambezi River and the great outdoors.
★★★★★
Wow! The view from this restaurant was gorgeous! Paired with the amazing service (shoutout to our main server Bheki who ensured our big group of 28) got their food and drinks right and quick, the experience here was amazing!
★★★★★
Great place for dinner with amazing view on Zambezi river. Beautiful design, friendly stuff, delicious food. But... our dinner was cold. When you order great tasty steak, but all is cold, your experience is missed unfortunately.
