Lions Roaring Ribs
$14300g flame grilled pork ribs with chips, salad or veggies.
Now taking reservations
A table to call your own, right in the neighborhood.
Lion-served plates, long conversations, and a chair saved for you. Reserve a spot with the people you love over a slow, unhurried meal.
4.9
1,200+ reviews
12 yrs
serving the street
1
private dining room
Tonight's special
Lions Roaring Ribs
300g flame grilled pork ribs — $14.
The experience
Step inside for an evening you'll talk about for weeks.
Candlelight, velvet chairs and plates made for sharing — press play and see what a night at Lions Gate feels like before you even book.
- ✦Candlelit dining room with a backlit bar
- ✦Family-style plates straight from the flame grill
- ✦Private dining room for your special occasions
Filmed in our dining room
Reservations
Save a seat for the whole crew.
Pick a time that works and we'll hold it for you. Groups of seven or more, and private-room bookings, are handled by our team.
Book a table☾
Open daily 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Kitchen closes at 9:30 pm, last seating 8:45 pm
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Free cancellation up to 2 hours
Life happens — just give us a heads up
From the pass
Plates worth gathering around.
Butternut
$5Roasted butternut, the favourite extra on every table.
Custard & Banana Loaf
$3Warm banana loaf served with creamy custard.
Good to know
Table booking questions, answered.
How do I know a slot is available?+
The booking page shows live availability for every hour. Each slot seats up to 15 guests, and you can see exactly how many seats are left before you confirm — full slots can't be selected.
Can I book for a group?+
Yes — groups are welcome. Online bookings go up to 30 people; anything larger than 15 is flagged as a group booking so our team can confirm the setup. For parties over 30, call or WhatsApp us on 00263 786582744 and we'll arrange it personally.
What are your opening hours?+
We're open daily from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm — breakfast, lunch and dinner. The kitchen closes at 9:30 pm and last seating is 8:45 pm.
How do I change or cancel my booking?+
Free cancellation up to 2 hours before your sitting. Use the link in your WhatsApp confirmation to check your booking status, or call us on 00263 786582744 and we'll take care of it.
Will I get a confirmation?+
Yes — every booking gets a WhatsApp confirmation with your date, time, party size and how many seats remain in your slot. You can resend it anytime from your booking status page.
Do you have a private dining room?+
We have one private dining room, plus a long communal table. Private-room and event bookings are arranged by our team — get in touch and we'll plan it with you.
Find us
Easy to reach, hard to leave.
Lions Gate, 66 Brentwood Road, Riverside, Bulawayo — open daily from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, with parking on the grounds.
Lions Gate Villas
Staying the night? We have rooms too.
Fifteen rooms and suites on the same grounds, from $70 a night.