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Pariah State Avondale

Cafe Bar Bar and grill Cocktail bar

One of the Most Reviewed Caves in Harare


Address

King George Rd, Harare, Zimbabwe

Contact

+263 8677 103920

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (1.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 8 am to 2 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 11 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 12 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 2 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (27) great (23) good (20) Great (19) order (15) music (12) chips (11) fish (8) time (8) waiter (7)
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  • 5/5 Rumbie M. 2 years ago on Google
    The service was great and the food was greater!!! I love your apple juice Keep it up!!
    11 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zvikomborero M. 1 year ago on Google • 71 reviews
    Had a wonderful dinner, food was well cooked. Our waiter Haze gave us the best service, found us a great spot to sit outside and was available when needed. I will definitely come back 😊
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mzime M. 4 years ago on Google • 197 reviews
    Great pub/eatery but the River Mall where it is is kind of a white elephant. The food is good though especially for light meals and the ambience is great with a great funky theme and vibe. The staff here are quite friendly but I found it very cold during the winter so that’s something that they can look at improving.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ruvarashe D. 1 year ago on Google • 128 reviews
    The hot chocolate continues to be my absolute favourite. I have particularly enjoyed the Quiz night that they host every Tuesday over the years. I do think that it's rather unfortunate that certain drinks are not served after a certain hour, we arrived at 7pm and where not able to order milkshakes.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Brendon B. 8 months ago on Google • 64 reviews
    Enjoyed the food, the place was a vibe with good music as well
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tonderai M. 8 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Great atmosphere. Pizza is of a good standard but the place needs more vegetarian options (just like every other place in Harare).
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Regina 1 year ago on Google • 91 reviews
    This is a good place to just chill and eat good food. The platters are well made. On this occasion we ordered a breakfast smoothie, a strawberry milkshake, a sadza dish with short ribs, sausage, kababs, chicken, creamy chicken; a platter with chips, wings… etc; a chicken salad; fish and chips. In fact, the intention was not to order chips coz i prefer my fish with a salad or rice, anything but chips but we were told that they were not doing swaps so it had to be fish n chips. if you want a different side you have to order it separately on top of the fish n chips. Firstly, my surprise came from the fact that this was not my first time there and previously we had been able to order the sides we preferred btwn what was available , secondly, even at simple take out restaurants you can just order chicken/fish without chips then select the starch you prefer so i expected more from the place but the fact that the fish could not be separated from the chips was new for me! There is need for flexibility and an understanding of the diverse nature of clients n preferences. This was not a train smash though so do not get discouraged. The service was really great and timely, the food was delicious especially the short rib, it is mouth watering, the creamy spinash is amazing, the chicken salad was spot on, the strawberry milkshake was delicious. I totally recommend these! We had a great time.

  • 4/5 Natasha M. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious pizza, great service 😊 Update: visited twice in the last week because I enjoyed the food and the service so much. Lovely atmosphere and affordable prices, great for lunch with friends. Special mention to my waiter Tino, very attentive and kind. Keep it up!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Caroline T. K. 2 years ago on Google
    Always love the vibe and experience at Pariah. Mood is always on another level. Great music, food, drinks and conversations all around. Covid prevention measures were observed. Staff was very friendly. We've never had to wait for long for our order at Pariah which is always a plus. Looking forward to our next visit.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Lisaline M. 2 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed the platter and pizza, the food was prepared well.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Topsy K. 1 year ago on Google
    The stuff was really friendly and the food was great. The order did take a little long to be prepared, but nothing worth complaining about.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Lia T. 1 year ago on Google • 69 reviews
    I was here to meet a friend and have a quick drink. It was quiet with a few patrons. Service was good not exceptional. They have music playing nothing perculiar about their playlist. Decor makes visiting the restaurant an experience l will give them that, there is artwork of past musicians which is something thought through, tells me they promote local art which is great. Location: It’s in a mall so ablution facilities are the same with all mall patrons. Enough parking, just not sure on a busy day how it looks. Overall l think it’s a great restaurant, will def come back to try the food, although my friend said their Greek salad isn’t actually Greeky ;)

  • 4/5 Farai M. 2 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed my lunch at Pariah Avondale. Great view overlooking the carpark into the flee market. The food is great. The drink selection can be tricky but if you ask they may make a plan for you. Thank you pariah.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thando M. 2 years ago on Google
    I love everyone who works here, the food is tasty and not too pricey, plus the paintings inside create an artsy mood. A great place to be a regular at.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 rumbidzai D. 3 years ago on Google
    I loved their steak. Their chips and onion rings are delicious. The long island is actually a big glass and can be shared. The Playlist was lovely. I really did enjoy the music. I say it's a perfect chill spot for birthday celebrations and anything to do with fun. Attached pictures show their menu and prices in USDs.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chido C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food. Avondale probably has the best bang for your buck when it comes to the platters. A fave. Drinks menu is not very clear so it's hard to pick more elaborate drinks if you are new to the dranks game.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sanele N. 2 months ago on Google • 30 reviews New
    I had a meal here exactly a year ago, burgers I think. My friend and I had food poisoning after. I emailed them to let them know, they never responded. Just got reminded by google photos lol Anyway, don’t eat here.

  • 4/5 Garikai Edwin M. 2 years ago on Google
    Place is good to chill out. A bit of slow service but it's clean and tidy with great ambience.

  • 5/5 Tanyaradzwa R. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely waiters and bar attenders. They didn't keep us waiting at all. Great vibe.

  • 1/5 Ropafadzo Sandra S. 2 years ago on Google
    I have always loved Pariah Avondale but Ordered a Pariah platter the other time as takeaway. Their food was extremely fatty and the chips still had the potato skin on them. I texted my complaint and got a zero response.

  • 5/5 Simbarashe Maringosi (. 2 years ago on Google
    Great menu... Great service.

  • 4/5 Destiny “DJSD” S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great ambience. Good drink prices. Nice music. Can't complain.

  • 1/5 Tatenda M. 2 years ago on Google
    They gave us rotten meat!!!!. When I told them the meat was terrible they took our plates with the meat then brought the same piece back only thru had just reheated them. Everyone got sick for 2days after eating their food. What a scam

  • 4/5 Awonke K. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved the atmosphere and the artwork of musicians on the walls. The music selection was also great, as it was local music as opposed to other places which play Amapiano only. Took a while to get a server to notice us once we were seated, but once he did he tended to us regularly. I had the fish and chips, and though the fish was well cooked and moist, the oil needed a change because even the fries were a bit brown. Place closed a bit earlier than expected though (23H00) Overall a decent experience, will definitely be back

  • 5/5 Charmian K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food, well seasoned. Great service.

  • 3/5 Natasha kuda M. 2 years ago on Google
    we got there Friday night, we had to look for a table by ourselves, we found a place after the other patrons left, no one cleared our table, we sat for a long time then i had to go to the counter for assistance, i ordered by the counter lol. but the food was nice though, service wasn't good, you can definitely do better.

  • 4/5 Santana M. 9 months ago on Google
    Great place for a night on the town. The ambiance is top tier and the service even better. Perfect stop to go sit down with a few friends and unwind. Plenty of safe parking and never really too crowded. It’s really a good spot if you ask me.

  • 4/5 Keith N. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service, diverse menu, great music, good place for chilled drinks with friends or family

  • 4/5 Daniel M. 2 years ago on Google
    A young and up to date atmosphere of a classic European style cafe-bar. But the service was very slow because priority is given to outside orders. I waited almost 40 minutes for a sandwich...And they close the kitchen at 21:00

  • 3/5 Pee M. 1 year ago on Google
    Despite her great smile the waiter was under pressure trying to cover everyone. The music was just so right on point

  • 5/5 sophie t. 2 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed my time with friends there the music kept us entertained and the food is amazing the staff as well keep it up guys❤️🙏🏽

  • 5/5 Tanaka Z. 11 months ago on Google
    Love love this place. Our waiter was great, so friendly and made small talk with everyone. The food was even better. Overall 10/10 place would recommend to anyone looking for an upstate dine in experience.

  • 5/5 Chiyedza W C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food and affordable. Their stff is friendly and welcoming. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or drinks after work.

  • 5/5 Paidamoyo G. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food and mature vibes. Very attentive staff too

  • 4/5 Robert M. 1 year ago on Google
    Went there for breakfast. The location is great and the atmosphere is above standard. The staff is hospitable and not too intrusive either. Will definitely be visiting the place again and checking it out at night. The food is great and priced just right.

  • 3/5 AMANDA C. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is great and also Jeffrey our waiter but I got disappointed on Saturday when I was told that the lady I had talked to on Friday for reservations was not around so my table was not reserved. We had to wait for the table to be free so that we move 🤦🏻‍♀️

  • 1/5 Lloyd J. 1 year ago on Google
    We got there in the morning when it wasn’t even busy and the waiter complained ignored us. 30 mins, still no service and no acknowledgement - at almost 1hr we stood up and left. The staff wasn’t even bothered that we were leaving, didn’t ask if anything was wrong … disappointed

  • 5/5 Davies C. 1 year ago on Google
    This place has good food, good music and parking. Staff is commendable. The only challenge is accessibilty. I am yet to find both escalators working and the toilets might need some TLC. I understand it may be a challenge with shared premises but after hours do it for your patrons.

  • 4/5 Bruce W. 1 year ago on Google
    Good place to chill and ood service. The steak was not tender at all, which is a minus.

  • 1/5 Marylin 1 year ago on Google
    We came in and sat and the waiters were just staring at us without any attendance.They came after 5 minutes and they took our order in a very informal way without writing it down. When I took my order I strictly mentioned I do not consume pork due to my denomination and he nodded.The order took 20 minutes and after this long wait the waiter finally brought my food and it had bacon bits on top."Isn't this bacon" I asked. He said "yes". I then explained yet again telling him I cannot consume pork and I had told him at first. What mostly shocked me was he was now lying about the menu saying pork was written when it wasn't. We both looked on the menu and as I expected no pork was written on the contents of the dish. He then walked away and went to talk to his chef and returned. I then ordered another dish. After my meal he then threw my change on the table and walked away. Definitely I am never going back.

  • 5/5 Edward Takudzwa Tapfumaneyi N. 1 year ago on Google
    Paraih State is a phenomenal place, I really enjoyedz their meals are superb especially the Paraih Meal and a Chocolalate smoothie......it's finger licking good . Their waiters are always wear a smile, the seating areas are so flexible and there's a cool breeze that comes in every second. You got to try this place

  • 5/5 Charlene M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice food and ambience

  • 5/5 Barnabas K. 3 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 3/5 Thelma Chaza- T. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful service and setting.

  • 5/5 Fortunate D. 3 years ago on Google
    It was awesome

  • 4/5 simba m. 3 years ago on Google
    Splendid

  • 3/5 Garikayi Humphrey T. 3 years ago on Google
    Unreasonablely priced cocktails

  • 2/5 Shinga M. 3 years ago on Google
    The prawns were terrible, definitely not fresh. Out the three meals ordered, the pork ribs were on point, the chicken great, but alas my meal, the prawns, atrocious. If you can't get fresh prawns, just say the dish is unavailable, at least I get to order something else. Not waste my money on stale sea food.

  • 5/5 Lindsay M. 3 years ago on Google
    Refreshing environment

  • 3/5 Timothy N. 3 years ago on Google
    Ambience is good but service rather slow. On the 2 occasions I have been there, yesterday and on the 30th, nobody cared to save me until I complained despite standing right at the counter.

  • 3/5 pru m. 3 years ago on Google
    Toilets abit far

  • 1/5 Gilford H. 3 years ago on Google
    These guys need deliverance. Got some takeaway, order was not complete. They showed no remorse let alone apologize for it.

  • 4/5 gugulethu n. 3 years ago on Google
    Very relaxed. Especially mid week.

  • 3/5 Chiyedza C. 4 years ago on Google
    The food was alright but the wait was loong!. Which is weird because we were the only ones there that morning. Apart from that the staff was very polite and attentive so thumbs up.

  • 5/5 tawonahama c. 3 years ago on Google
    Great spot, meals and service

  • 4/5 thapure m. 3 years ago on Google
    Exquisite food and Service.....wonderful open air place to eat out with the family

  • 4/5 Peter Tererai Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food. Friendly service

  • 3/5 Edson C. 3 years ago on Google
    Refreshing, good food, fairly priced

  • 4/5 Tavonga J. M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice venue with very decent prices

  • 4/5 Leammington D. 3 years ago on Google
    Good service, nice place to chill with friends and family

  • 5/5 Rangarirayi Blessing M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to hang out. Good music & good environment as well.

  • 4/5 ISRAEL H. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food and great service

  • 5/5 Babs B. 3 years ago on Google
    It was good😊

  • 4/5 Brian M. 3 years ago on Google
    The wings are to die for

  • 5/5 Tony C. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice shopping center. Will visit again

  • 3/5 Tafadzwa C. 3 years ago on Google
    the food is nice but service is slow

  • 5/5 Penelope N. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is delicious especially the Harissa Chicken served with Jollof rice and Avo greek salad...their protein dishes were fresh and succulent, my guests really enjoyed themselves and service from our waitress Tatenda !!...will definitely visit again

  • 5/5 francis k. 3 years ago on Google
    Hospitality

  • 4/5 Hilary C. 3 years ago on Google
    Place worth visiting time and again. Cool environment with good vibes only.

  • 5/5 Nkosinomusa M. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing

  • 3/5 Patience P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great vibe. Got in late and could order food, but it looked yummy from the tables I was saying from. Very Covid-19 aware.

  • 5/5 Willard N. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service

  • 5/5 Flint M. 3 years ago on Google
    Best customer care so far. i loved it.

  • 5/5 Linda M. 3 years ago on Google
    Customer care is King at that place.

  • 5/5 prince m. 3 years ago on Google
    refreshing

  • 3/5 Sithulisiwe N. 3 years ago on Google
    They serve very delicious platters but availability of beverages especially wines is way below standard

  • 4/5 Wesley Rodney M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place

  • 5/5 thembelani c. 3 years ago on Google
    has tasty steaks and cocktails

  • 4/5 trust m. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool running.

  • 5/5 Gregory S. 3 years ago on Google
    Best service. The ladies there are wonderful. Can't say enough good things about them. The chef is also very pleasant.

  • 1/5 victoria b. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    The customer service was slow we got in and all the waiters were just staring at us we had to go up to the counter to get help. Our waitress was either rude or she was just moody, she was acting like we were requesting too much when we were requesting the bare minimum. I didn’t get her name but her customer service skills were terrible, she’s the reason why I might not go back, at one point I was afraid to order more stuff just so I wouldn’t have to interact with her and when we requested things for our table it took way too long.. the food was good though
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Fari G. 8 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    The food was bad, tasteless meat, the meat was bad, OK prepares a better dish. The cocktails were the worst a freezit is better, I highly don’t recommend.

  • 1/5 Tanaka M. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    Pariah Avondale, the home of terribly slow and basically non existent service really!!! Time and time again nothing is ever in place or on time,If food doesn't take forever to come out you alternatively do not get anyone to take your order at all,everyone in that shop just tends to look busy instead. One Tkay guy being bootlicked by patrons begging him to take orders to which he responds pointing some other girl will do it Yesterday i passed through there at 8am to get a coffee on my way to work, i was told they had just fumigated and needed 30min to finish cleaning up. I left and did Chai Cafe instead. Today on my way from work, i asked to be assisted by the counter , was tossed back and forth, i left with no coffee… Why Beg For A Coffee ?? , Not worth it !!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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