TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Knysna - Updated November 2024

"Every single dish that is served is of such amazing quality & flavour. The linefish & calamari combo is so good, the best cooked fish I have had in a..."

Alexander Meister

Stephen Friday

"Great place for dinner. Nice hosts and waitrons. Great food and as nearly everbody mentioned: the fillet is great!!! The springrolls and the fish..."

Dominic Schmitt

"Great little restaurant on Knysna main road. Excellent food. Come hungry, because the portions are..."

Kevin Baker

"Had a great dinner! Fresh ingredients and great service. Loved the steak tartare and..."

Jori Besteman

"Nice spot for a quiet dinner. We had the veggie pasta and the oven baked fish, both were lovely. The staff were very friendly, offering to order us..."

Dave Jones

"Super hosts! Clean! You ask anything with no problem at all. Lekker..."

Helga Smith

"We had a wonderful meal here. Starters and main for two with beers and a bottle of wine for only R500. Exceptional. Hard working staff and personable..."

Terry Humphries

"We were lucky enough to get a table as booking is usually essential. We had Babotie as starter it was delicious. We then had the fillet steak as..."

Alistair Robinson

"Ellen is a superb host. She's very passionate about her food. The food and wine was excellent quality and well priced. We shared a bobotie samosa as..."

Lynne Huppert

"Best fillet ever.. But not only! Try the bobotie as a starter. I've had the best meal in South Africa after a two-weeks stay. Very recommended. Best..."

Laura Piccinato

"Food was very good. Delicious veggie pasta and oven baked fish. However I will reinforce that the front of house was a tad frosty - possibly..."

Chris Rawson

"Good food. Great help staff. Appropriate pricing. Owner and her assistant/partner may want to take a breath. I was solo so had the chance to watch..."

Valarie Brickhouse

"Divine. Consistent. Lovely wines. Wholesome good quality everything. Great staff. Pricey in comparison to most restaurants in Knysna, although ,..."

Hanna Butler

"Outstanding service and delicious food. The staff and owner were very engaging and friendly, taking the effort to explain each item in the menu. The..."

Daniel Mesham

"The Olive Tree is a local experience at its best. Not only did I have the best steak/ beef fillet in my life (!), even more outstanding was the..."

Lorenz Fendes

"This place was recommended as "one of the best things ever on the planet", so expectations were high. Although it was good - it wasn't amazing. I had..."

Thomas Donker

Tapas And Oysters

81/100 (8370 ratings)

Chicken and Avo Salad

Jalapen Yo Face Pizza

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is a fantastic restaurant. Or should I call it a bar and restaurant. Whatever it is, it’s amazing! The atmosphere and the vibes, combine it..."

Brandon Jacobus

"We had seen this spot on quite a few travel blogs with great reviews and we were not disappointed. The food was amazing - one of the best burgers we..."

Dirosh Govender

"What an amazing restaurant, our waitress Aviwe was stunning. Knows her product and menu very..."

john storm

"Great atmosphere with fantastic food and service from all the staff. Loved the live..."

Craig Lowe

"Loved the food and staff but the loud music and football on the big screens just wasn't my style. The only reason for 4 stars. The Seafood Paella..."

Angie Gibson

"Had a beautiful birthday dinner with my family, and the food was fantastic. The service was a bit lacking if you sit on the deck, but other than..."

Jamie Cronje

"Really cool laid back spot with views of the water. Menu is exactly as the restaurant name says. And that's a good thing. Super oysters and tapas to..."

Michael Msebenzi

"Friendly service, great atmosphere. Good..."

Christel

"Courteous and friendly staff. Oysters looked great. Food came promptly. Lovely..."

Olu Sanya

"Delicious Oysters and try out possibilities, a very friendly and efficient service and a great lookout over the harbour. We enjoyed it a lot and will..."

NI NA

"Wow what an experience. Our first visit to this awesome place and we were pleasantly suprised. Food was superb. Good live music. Service was next..."

Estelanie van Wyk

"Excellent oysters! A little pricey, but a nice place with an outdoor playground for the kids, and a good..."

Bonita Clifton

"A great night at Tapas. The staff were excellent, friendly and really helpful. The food was excellent... will certainly go there..."

Michelle Drewry

"It is a good resturant. The location is superb. It is on one side of Knysna lagoon. It has nice tables with a view to the lake. In front of the..."

Adel Rumaih

"We had such and amazing meal here! Great staff, great vibe, we enjoyed the view, the music, the food was awesome, mix and match. Just thoroughly..."

Andrew Stephens

Cafe Mario

85/100 (5241 ratings)

Ham and Mushroom Wheat Free Pizza

Wheelchair Accessible

"The pizza is second to none!!! I would recommend anything off the pizza menu - all of it is incredibly tasty! The coffee is also really great. The..."

Hannah Abdoll

"A really lovely experience here.The restaurant space is enough to give you that homely feeling. I sat in a corner, by the window. Snugged..."

Mpho Mogale

"Best pizza in Knysna, friendly staff and cosy atmosphere. Their pizzas are always juicy with enough cheese. Be sure to book before your..."

Lize

"Perfect place for a breakfast alongside the water. All components of the breakfast was cooked exactly as requested and we also did not had to wait..."

Johannes

"Lovely place ..nice staff.. good vegetarian options and great taste..We were turned away the earlier day as we did not have reservation....."

Satkaj

"Great setting with good service and beautiful food made with love. Very cosy. Would certainly go back again and again. Most..."

Helen Rossouw

"Pizza???Huge it wasLike 4 people can have a heartbeat mean. Also it was delicious and had an amazing flavour of cheese I will..."

Avneet Kohli

"A nice cozy coffee shop in the heart of Knysna waterfront. The place was full of people and it tends to be quite noisy but the service received was..."

'Alessandro Cernuschi

"The waterfront in Knysna is where you find the hub of Restaurants, and Cafe Mario was my favorite.They serve delicious pizzas and garlic..."

Pratik Goel

"Really loved the vibe and atmosphere! The Pizza and drink was good , only thing That was a downer was they didn’t have Dom Pedro’s . Other..."

Julanie J Kok

"Delicious pizza, great view, friendly waitress! The only flaw I can comment on is the wait for our pizzas which was a tad too long & we even joked..."

Megz Mackintosh

"This is our go-to place in Knysna for tasty simple food. The food is tasty, the atmosphere is friendly and the owner can always be seen somewhere..."

Elizna Fourie

"Caffe Mario is the most popular restaurant in Knysna Quays on the waterfront. When we visited them last evening, the restaurant was packed with..."

Megsblogged

"After reading the reviews, I decided getting pizzas to go would be the way to go. We weren't disappointed! 5 people, 5 different pizza's and 5 happy..."

Redarmyrecruiting

"Delicious pasta! Wonderful vibe and really great service. I quite enjoyed the Italian theme and the warm lighting. The huge portions are so worth the..."

Nastasjia-Leigh Pillay

"Fantastic experience from start to finish. The ambience was warm and felt like an authentic Italian restaurant. The food was perfect, and the service..."

16341317r

"Just stopped by for some cake and tea. Beautiful place with Italian style decor. Try coming on a sunny day and enjoy sitting outside by the river...."

Heinri Van Zyl

"Trendy small restaurant , great service , pizza was very good , fair size , when sharing salad and pizza they brought pizza and salad already shared..."

Russel Roth

"Really tasty food at a reasonable price . Restaurant very busy on a week night so that speaks for itself of the good quality food wine and service,..."

Michelle Elliott

"This quaint cafe was walking distance from our hotel , Boy Oh Boy , it did not disappoint. It's authenticity makes you feel at home like you're in..."

Azrah Kadwa

"Nice little lively joint in the happening part of Knysna. We went there since they happen to have a decent selection of vegetarian dishes. The food..."

Subramanian

"Fundi was our waiter this year. Please ask for her when you are waiting to be seated. Fundi means intelligence. And was she a pleasant, positive and..."

Kari-Mari

"Really awesome. Grennaro (Mario's dad) managed to squeeze us in at the very last minute after a really bad experience upstairs at O Pescador. His..."

Justin Asher

"This now was a good place to go to. We were shocked as we couldn't even get a table we waited and waited and finally something came up. We had our..."

Abdullah Mahamed

"I think it's a great place to hangout, especially on rainy days. Warm atmosphere, professional staff. The service was a bit slow, however the..."

Chelsea Natalie Le Roux

"Cafe Mario is a beautiful little restaurant overlooking the water at the waterfront in Knysna, with a great vibe and quaint feel to it. The menu is..."

James Marsh

"The best pizza I've had outside of Cape Town . Amazing owner, lovely friendly staff. True Italian atmosphere and food. Would definitely recommend..."

Chelsey Kayla Matthys

"Caffe Mario is brilliantly situated to catch the sun at on a chilly winters morning. The pizza with Buffalo Mozzarella is really good. Just..."

Marentia Van Kasterop

"Am visiting Knysna with family. Over the last 2 days we had a lunch and breakfast at Caffe Mario. Have to admit they are the most hospitable hosts...."

Rallid73

"Food was so good and very well priced ! Delicious cappuccinos and the trammezinis are just delicious. Paintings are fantastic ! Service is only..."

Jean Baard

"Nice italian place overlooking waterfront and near the Quays. Not a bfast place of course but decent selectio. The Super mario is filling and will..."

Kudzai Maeresa

"Wine by the glass selection was poor. Service good, food - one great dish (chicken livers)- one okay (melanzane parmigiano)- really nice vibe and..."

Janice Scheckter

"Brilliant desserts and the tiramisu that they serve can definitely not be missed if you are visiting knysna. The margarita pizza is also worth..."

Vasundhara Sikaria

"I ate breakfast at Caffe Mario's not long ago and again recently, to meet a local friend who swears by it and have some of their great thin base..."

Lauras World

"Came here years ago and was in Knysna again and just had to come back. Supper was gorgeous. I devoured a baked pasta dish that I even enjoyed the..."

Cait McWilliams

"Fantastic dinner at Marios in Knysna. Feels just like home-cooked Italian with a South African twist. Great setting on the knysna Waterfront -..."

Ryan Goodman

"By far the best restaurant in Knysna! We make sure to go each time we visit! Only small 'problem' is that you need to book WAY in advance if you hope..."

Kirsty Metcalf

"Quaint little italian place with a very nice atmosphere. Friendly staff and really good food, with good service. I will go again. Very nice pasta and..."

Arno Van Staden

"We had a team dinner here for the Big 5 Sports Challenge and we absolutely loved the pizzas, wine and cake we had. Our waitress was fantastic and..."

Emilie Van Baalen

"Delicious food (try the veal dishes) with large portions and competitive prices. Warm atmosphere with helpful staff. This venue is immune to..."

Ulwin Hoffmann

"It's certainly one of the better restaurants in Knysna.One can either sit inside or outside and it has a nice ambience.I find the food..."

Martini

"Best pizza in Knysna. The restaurant has a lovely ambiance as well, but not over the top and child friendly. Everyone really enjoyed their meals...."

Andrea P. Diaz

"Lovely restaurant, great decor and vibe. We order focaccia and a pasta each. They did forget the focaccia and the food did take a while to arrive,..."

M B

"Caffe Mario will always be my go-to recommendation for a spectacular dinner in Knysna. Italian food, prepared with special care and attention. a..."

Hendre Visagie

"Very tasty food, incredibly attentive staff and thoughtful atmosphere. A new favorite and must visit in Knysna especially if you are looking for..."

Stevie Hoesel

"I had a wonderful evening at Mario's. Everything was perfect, staff, food and atmosphere. Very friendly waiters! Best pizza ever! Will..."

Heidi Smit

"Very happy we decided to eat here. The smells coming from the food around us was so delicious and we were not disappointed when we got our pizza,..."

Veronica Noakes

"Great food and friendly service. Best kingclip I've ever had. So good, we went back the next..."

Lee-Ann Smeed

"Wonderful service! We called in our order in advance. They waited for us at the door and as soon as they saw us they started taking our food to the..."

Duhne Liebenberg

"Brilliant gem of a place. Great Italian..."

Kevin Dabinett

"Cafe Mario's is consistently good, with very friendly staff along with a relaxed and informal atmosphere. They have been making great tasting Italian..."

Richard Kopman (RSK London)

"We had a great experience at Café Mario. Staff were exceptional and we had the best customer service. Food was prepared with organic ingredients and..."

Jan-Harm Steenkamp

"Another wonderful experience at Mario's. Loved your pasta dishes. Great atmosphere and a high 🙌 to our host Patrick.....you are a..."

Reynier Kapp

"Absolutely fantastic! We made sure we tested all the food pizza ,pasta,peppery veal and waffles! Food was well prepared, with lots of flavours..."

Jurilee Du Toit

"The food and atmosphere is wonderful. The waiters are full off life and are enjoying what they are doing. It is such a refreshing difference to the..."

Pierre Rossouw

"If you like pizza or pasta then this restaurant for..."

SoS Traveler

"This was a really great Italian restaurant! The food and atmosphere where great. Worth making a booking - we went on a Monday and it was very busy...."

Kate Allen

"This is one of the best spots for really good Italian food,I highly recommend their Pizza's and their ice coffees,best in town. My favourite Pizza..."

Average Gamer

"Stumbled across this little place looking for a late afternoon lunch with an outside area. Tucked away off the main road (yet very easy to find) is a..."

Laralee Aldridge

"Great food and friendly staff. The thin crust pizzas were fantastic and well topped without being soggy. They had such a vast variety of vegetarian..."

Vivek Rendall

"A lovely little Cafè situated near the Quay’s in Knysna. It is constantly buzzing with happy customers as well as upbeat energetic waiters..."

Jessie Watson

Persello's Pizzeria

83/100 (2885 ratings)

Spinach Ravioli with Bolognese Sauce and a Lasagna

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is a fantastic restaurant. Or should I call it a bar and restaurant. Whatever it is, it’s amazing! The atmosphere and the vibes, combine it..."

Brandon Jacobus

"We had seen this spot on quite a few travel blogs with great reviews and we were not disappointed. The food was amazing - one of the best burgers we..."

Dirosh Govender

"What an amazing restaurant, our waitress Aviwe was stunning. Knows her product and menu very..."

john storm

"Great atmosphere with fantastic food and service from all the staff. Loved the live..."

Craig Lowe

"Loved the food and staff but the loud music and football on the big screens just wasn't my style. The only reason for 4 stars. The Seafood Paella..."

Angie Gibson

"Had a beautiful birthday dinner with my family, and the food was fantastic. The service was a bit lacking if you sit on the deck, but other than..."

Jamie Cronje

"Really cool laid back spot with views of the water. Menu is exactly as the restaurant name says. And that's a good thing. Super oysters and tapas to..."

Michael Msebenzi

"Friendly service, great atmosphere. Good..."

Christel

"Courteous and friendly staff. Oysters looked great. Food came promptly. Lovely..."

Olu Sanya

"Delicious Oysters and try out possibilities, a very friendly and efficient service and a great lookout over the harbour. We enjoyed it a lot and will..."

NI NA

"Wow what an experience. Our first visit to this awesome place and we were pleasantly suprised. Food was superb. Good live music. Service was next..."

Estelanie van Wyk

"Excellent oysters! A little pricey, but a nice place with an outdoor playground for the kids, and a good..."

Bonita Clifton

"A great night at Tapas. The staff were excellent, friendly and really helpful. The food was excellent... will certainly go there..."

Michelle Drewry

"It is a good resturant. The location is superb. It is on one side of Knysna lagoon. It has nice tables with a view to the lake. In front of the..."

Adel Rumaih

"We had such and amazing meal here! Great staff, great vibe, we enjoyed the view, the music, the food was awesome, mix and match. Just thoroughly..."

Andrew Stephens

Freshline Fisheries

83/100 (5662 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Excellent atmosphere, wonderful food. Mussels to die..."

Charlé Steyl

"We had an amazing experience at Freshline. The food was memorable, and Warren the manager and Jack the waiter were phenomenal. The ambience was..."

Dave Gorrie

"The food was fresh, the service friendly and the oysters was great value for money. This might just have been the best seafood i have ever had. Will..."

Gert Coetzee

"The parents wanted fish and chips and after reading the reviews, I picked Freshline. We went with classic fried hake and chips and the fussy parents..."

Redarmyrecruiting

"Great for kids. Staff is friendly and well informed and manager visible throughout the restaurant. Food is fresh and plenty it. I forgot my phone in..."

LuluFromJozi

"Fun experience! Wish we knew it's a B.Y.O.D. We were so hungry we didn't want to drive to go and get wine. Very chilled and relaxed..."

Chelsea Natalie Le Roux

"Not eaten for 4 days after running the washie100miler, I was hungry and fresh fish sounded great visiting.Having little expectation..."

Sarah

"Amazing fried fish and calamari, very unique batter that will have you eating more than you should :)We also had the seafood bisque, a real..."

Nicole Vrede

"Lunch here proved for us that sometimes first impressions are wrong! We were slightly put off by the not so welcoming fishy smell from the next door..."

Cat

"Freshline Fisheries have the same owners as the Rib & Rump restaurant next door, and we were told we can order from both menu's. We were a group of 7..."

Ruan Hattingh

"Great experience! Bring your own wine at no corkage, enjoy the homely service, homestyle cooking, freshest of fresh fish, and fun rustic outdoor..."

Bronwyn Esterhuizen

"Had an excellent meal here, honestly it was probably the best hake and chips I have ever had. Also the no-corkage thing is pretty awesome as you can..."

Marnus Breed

"What a lovely place to have lunch at in Knysna: the fish and shellfish are fresh, the prices are amazingly low (especially for someone from..."

Courtney StarBerry

"This place is not your average Knysna tourist hotspot. Mostly because it's not located in the Waterfront or necessarily down the larney cafe lane...."

Martin Sox

"This is a gem in knysna, overflowing with character. The ambience is distinctly coastal with beach sand on the floor and nets on the wall. The..."

Maverick Jae

"Best fish restaurant in Knysna,which always offer its clientsselection of fresh fish, oysters,Cray fish in season time.Their tuna salad is an..."

Yuliya Malyuta

"Been here a couple of times now. We absolutely love the fish on the Braai which we can't find anywhere else. The staff and managers go out of their..."

Teresa De Gouveia Farinha

"Had dinner here now a couple of times, and every-time I'm left impressed and having enjoyed a good meal. The food is always consistently good and..."

Jaco Van Zittert

Ile De Pain

93/100 (6784 ratings)

Scrambled Eggs on Croissant

Trout Tartine

French Toast with Berry Compote and Mascarpone

Sourdough Laureads

Juice & Smoothies

Super Scrambled Eggs with Bogata Toast

QUESTION: opening hours from Ille de Pain

Wheelchair Accessible

Sirocco

80/100 (2025 ratings)

Sirocco Seafood Platter

Salmon

Asian Beef Short Rib r124

Bronie Mit Vanilleeis

Prawns and Rice Special

Seafood Platters

Nigiri

Margherita with Salami and Chilies

Curry

Chicken Burger with Chips

Burger

Prawns

Chicken Strips and Chips

Accepts American Express

84/100 (1850 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great restaurant overlooking the marina. Good selection of seafood, meat and sushi. Slightly more on the pricey side but worth the money. Good..."

Katie K

"Food was good, portions a tad on the small side, but bear in mind it is a "upmarket" establishment. Had better and had worse but definitely on my..."

aka Pieta

"We wanted to go have lunch in Knysna and were looking for some seafood options. We ordered the seafood platter for 4 and some local wine. Everything..."

Bernard Yeo

"What an experience. They were very busy and booked and still managed to give us a table. The drinks were delicious and not watered down. The decor is..."

M B

"The food was good not the best in Plettenberg the fries was oily and soggy and calamari little bit chewy but the view was amazing with the..."

Food Expertq8

"If you're looking for a memorable dining experience in Knysna, DryDock Food Co. is the place to be. Located right by the waterfront, this restaurant..."

Get it from Guide

"Brandon and his team are exceptional! I have a shellfish allergy and they were so caring and careful. The pizza was delicious and a great portion..."

Valeri White

"Good food and a nice vibe by the waterfront. Service is beyond exceptional - every single staff is so friendly, helpful and attentive to their..."

Abheshek Kothary

"Excellent food and great service. Went early so no reservation required. Table overlooking Marina, very pretty and relaxing. I've never had oysters..."

Sue Lindsay

"We loved stopping at this beautiful restaurant in Knysna. We were looking for fresh, great seafood & oysters, and Drydock delivered that and more!..."

Leah Gwin Hoefling

"We had a delicious dinner here. The steaks and veggies were cooked to perfection. Our waitress, Zama was one of the best servers I have ever had the..."

Charie Botha

"Love this restaurant! Right on the Knysna harbour with a view of all the boats and marina so the location is unbeatable. Incredibly impressed with..."

Jasmine Wong

"While you're waiting to board a cruise on your vacation, this is one of the best places to..."

Vuyani Smama

"Very very good restaurant with fantastic view on the harbour. Tables inside and outside available, although the outside ones could get more cosy..."

Tina Kirchner

"Excellent food, excellent service and friendly staff. The setting was amazing, good delicious and the ambiance was great. Stunning Harbour views to..."

Nevin Thebus

"Excellent calamari, best Dark Chocolate Brownie in Knysna! Very friendly staff. Beautiful views. Love the new upstairs dining area revamp. I can't..."

Yolande Steyn

O Pescador Restaurant

85/100 (2644 ratings)

Chef's Seafood Platter

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

"Excellent service, Miles was our very attentive waiter, and the fresh catch was kingklip - so tasty! I would recommend this place for a bite to eat..."

Dan Osorio

"We were walk in customers during the Oyster Festival. We didn't make any reservations beforehand and the restaurant we planned to go eat at was fully..."

Bonita Beining

"Fantastic service by Thando! We visited on friday the 20th April 2018, I had peri-peri chicken livers, Hake with sidesalad and cheese cake and Dad..."

Thandokazi Anita Best

"We had the hake and yellowtail was the best fish dish that tomatoe and onion on the hake was awesome great staff and will be..."

Grant Reddy

"O'pescador makes the finest steak in Knysna. Absolutely no doubt about this. We always order the Portuguese steak, wine sauce is delicious. Well done..."

Michael Georgiou

"Absolutely amazing! The food was great and the service even better! Our waiter - Miles, was so attentive and friendly. The atmosphere is so warm and..."

Chiara Mia Moro

"Best Portuguese steak I ever had in my life, the owners are very friendly people and the service was..."

Emanuel Ferreira

"Absolutely the best prego steak rolls we ever had...a must try when in..."

Kryz Tomas Shokey

"Beautiful sunset ! Great oysters ! Yummy food..."

Nick Riga

"Geweldig relaxte tent. Leuke attente bediening. Heerlijk..."

Rene Gerlsma

"We had a great meal with wonderful service - lamb shank & espetada. Thank you also for finding my bag. We will be back next year...."

Nik Kitsopoulos

"Thank you Lodete and Mannie for accommodating our lunch club today. Service and food excellent. We will be..."

Micheline Barbara Lindsay

"Serendipity is now a Portuguese word! If I'd taken the other staircase to the upper level of Knysna Waterfront, I wouldn't have discovered this..."

Matty Jason G. Knight

"We dont go to Knysna without going to O Pescador!! Always a good experience!!! owners welcoming; friendly aswell as staff!!! will def be..."

Anel Teixeira

"Best yellowfin Tuna I have had EVAARRRRRRR!!!! �� Peri Baby chicken also fantastic Great service. Thank..."

Tanya Hugo

"Food took a while and music was quite slow and dreary. Hence the 4 stars. Friendly staff and good..."

Kasief Isaacs

"Amazing Chocolate Mousse and Creme Brule. Highly Highly recommend the restaurant for dessert. Pity we couldn't try the dinner options - would like to..."

Akie Chhabra

"Came here one evening I had prawns nacional with side salad and shared grilled prawns and starter calamari .Others had hake and gurnard.Prawns..."

A Foodie Travels

"After dinner all you need is that something sweet so we decided to come here for some dessert. The service is great all so friendly greeting with a..."

Abdullah Mahamed

"Was on our way to another restaurant and then stopped to look at the menu board outside this restaurant. It looked nice inside too so we decided to..."

Tony Fevrier

"Stayed in knysna for a long week endHad a family dinner at O Pescador Very nice place . Excellent service all the way.The chosen..."

Stephane

"Friendliest staff that run around non stop for everything. Food was amazing and great spot to watch the sun set. Miles really took care of us and my..."

Adrian Gardiner

"What a surprise! Great settingat the waterfront. Unfortunately missed by patrons as they are one level up. Service was friendly and good...."

Marentia Van Kasterop

"Situated at the Knysna Waterfront, this Portuguese restaurant has lovely views of the lagoon. The food was lovely, nothing spectacular but wholesome..."

Suvina

"A pleasant restaurant next to the knysna waterfront. Had a sirloin with a Madagascar pepper sauce and fresh veggies. Was present although the meat..."

Robin Lily

"I found myself alone for one night in Knysna. Knysna has many restaurants but this is one I have wanted to try for a while as I enjoy Portuguese..."

Paul Cooper

"There is a calm, relaxed atmosphere in the restaurant. Food was great, staff competent and friendly. Good value for money in my book. I will most..."

Alex Vosloo

"The service was excellent and the food superb! A bit pricey per plate, but totally worth the spend. I would definately recommend the spicy..."

Lynette Candice Kies

"DELICIOUS FOOD! We stumbled across this restaurant when the one I had looked for was closed down. I am so glad we did! Friendly polite staff who were..."

Shareen Akhtar

"I was in that area for a week, eating at different places every day. On a few occasions I ordered a steak and requested it to be done medium. The..."

George Joao

"What a charming restaurant with a great location and menu. We hadn’t booked, but they went out of their way to make us feel welcome, and even..."

Alastair Johnstone

"Lovely food. Great service. If you are by the coast you must have seafood because it just taste different from the city. Our waitress was very..."

Jennilyn Liu

"An absolutely gorgeous meal. We both had fish - sardines to start. The sardines were beautifully moist and not overpowered by the peppers. The..."

Glynn Hayball

"I had the prawn curry and my friend had chicken curry... we enjoyed the flavours and the freshness of the food,the view, the atmosphere In general...."

Khesa Maletsatsi

"Great food, and atmosphere. The Chokka was amazing, as was the Salmon salad. Crayfish small for the price, but overall excellent..."

Roslyn pienaar

"We had a superb dinner. The Mussels and Trinchado were sublime. My family and I love typical Portuguese food and O Pescador did not disappoint us...."

Tasneem Tayob

"This was my first time at O Pescador. The place was pretty much empty at 3:30 pm. The restaurant is large, with indoor and outdoor seating areas. I..."

Regina Fugat

"The food was good but a bit..."

Hannes Van der Walt

"I arrived late and they were happy to serve me which was nice. The waiter was really attentive and authentic. Nice selection on the menu and the..."

Gregg Carnaffan

"Food is tasty, the service is amazing. Such a nice family restaurant. If you enjoy Portugese, and you are in the Knysna. Make a plan to dine in this..."

Alexa Gerber

"It was such a good experience. Their seafood is excellent, we enjoyed every bite! The mussels were so amazing. Their spicy sauce was delicious as..."

Najwa

"Wow, I only stopped for lunch. The soup was fabulous and the oysters were chunky. Lordette and her team are very friendly and attentive, and the..."

Craig Ralton

"Best prawns I have eaten in a long time. Great Portuguese menu and service. Thanks Lodete for making the evenings at your restaurant very special...."

John Lucas

"Absolutely loved loved loved our evening. There are many more popular restaurants in the area, but if you want quality over quantity then do yourself..."

janine Kay

"We had a really great meal tonight! Service was top notch and the food was the best we’ve had in Knysna! I would come back..."

Bryan Clark

Chatters

85/100 (5378 ratings)

Chicken Liver Parfait

Greek Village Salad

Cheesecake

Chocolate Tarte

Trio of Mini Desserts

Beef & Bacon Burger with Fries

Accepts American Express

"What an awesome place... from the moment we got there, service was definately 5 star. Our waitor, Lance, was a breath of fresh air and the food was..."

Emelia Brown

"Absolutely love this place. Very nice vibe and pretty scenario. Also the service is wonderful and the pizza delicious! Would definately recommend..."

Leana Lourens

"We are on holiday from Sydney and tried to find a restaurant who understands the importance of gluten free especially for coeliacs. I am glad to..."

Brenda Van Rensburg

"great friendly service & delicious pizza’s! & Limestone Hill unwooded chardonnay! my fav. wine! how did they..."

Jenni Parfett

"Rob, Clare and his folks are tremendous restaurateurs who understand the importance of quality family service and a superior pizza time after time to..."

Phil Golson

"Our 'Have to'-stop in Knysna. Amazing pizza with friendly..."

Lorette Terry

"Ordered some take outs tonight and had a glass of wine while I waited. Friendly staff members and great pizzas. Keep up the good..."

De Vries Cronjé

"One of the best. Always exceeds expectations. The pasta is out of this world and atmosphere is awesome. Been here several times and will keep coming..."

Wouter Gerber

"Y U M M M ! Best pizza in Knysna, heck best pizza in the Garden Route, and the desserts are to die..."

Kobus Kruger

"Best pizza...lovely spot..will definately be back again..."

Lauren Stead

"The best Pizza ever!! Excellent Service, friendly staff, my favorite restaurant in the Garden..."

Mandy Houston

"Loved the Pizzas, and the servise but my husband chose wine that cost R412. by mistake without his glasses on. I was the only one amused. We will be..."

Veronica Grundlingh

"Everything made on site fresh, including bases that cater for every intolerance. Pasta is fantastic as well as..."

Dougie Collin

"Quality of the food exceptional..."

Sue Peacock

"Homely Place, Good Music, Friendly+Quick Service and the best part... Amazing Food!! Decent amount of vegetarian options. Must Try - Popeye’s..."

Dr. Swapnil Mahade

"This bistro came highly recommended in the internet and seeing as we felt like wood fired pizza we decided to try. It's a beautiful set up on the..."

Wayonette Schreiber

"Outstanding! Their pizza truly is so delicious! Had the gluten-free base with the Warner pizza, and couldn't be more impressed! The management are..."

Nici Romy Avzaradel

"Incredible service with a smile , amazing atmosphere here and the food is on a other level. Thoroughly enjoyed every bite. Definitely will be back..."

Ryan Bomb

"Can I just say that this place has the most amazing pizza! Woodfired and thin crust, real italian style. The choices of pizzas are endless and they..."

Rache De Goede

"Lovely food, great ambience and good service. Enjoyed a quiet dinner with a child. Worth a visit when you are in town. Quite a few options for..."

Subramanian

"Very good pizzas made with fresh ingredients and available in smaller sizes which was great. Delicious home made ice cream and friendly, attentive..."

Andrea

"Upon a night time stroll, we stopped by this charming little bistro for a quick dessert. The dessert menu changes daily so you know that everything..."

Genevieve Law

"Amazing, amazing, amazing!!! Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Lived up to their great reputation with every bite. Will definitely be back..."

Dheshia Govender Kanniah

"Great food , great place , great service. Worth visit again and again!They have got Nice range of pizzas -'brunos' is my favorite with the taste..."

Amol Birar

"Out of all the pizza joints we tried out in the knysna/plet area, this was definitely the tastiest and best prepared pizza of our trip, beating out..."

Pieter Van Der Westhuizen

"Looking for a quiet and relaxed atmosphere? Tasty milkshakes? Amazing Pizza? Then you are at the right place :) Chatters Bistro all of this plus..."

Melissa Van Der Westhuizen

"It was very nice to find such an amazing Italian restaurant that could accommodate us on very short notice during The Oyster Festival. The waiters..."

Julian Smith

"Chatters Bistro is situated in central Knysna at a really nice spot. Woodburning pizza oven..... Good wines... What more to..."

Marentia Van Kasterop

"Best pizza's in knysna. Amazing atmosphere. Awesome service when not to busy. But mad house when busy. Definitely a must when in..."

Christopher Fernandes

"The true test of a good place to eat is where the locals go to eat!! When they say best pizza in town they mean it.Can not fault the food or..."

Dave Haigh

"We are real pizza snobs. Probably one of the best pizzas I had ever eaten. Excellent vibe, great food with huge variety of pizza topping. Crispy thin..."

Thea

"It can become overwhelming trying to decide where to eat, I'm extremely glad we stubbed across this gem. The service and food was simply outstanding..."

Lusantha

"Had a impromtu pizza break after leaving the waterfront. Loved it so much we returned to knysna 2 days later for another round. Enjoyed the pizzas,..."

Zakz M-V

"We dined at Chatters whilst on a mini holidayat Knysna, and being a Monday evening, expected it to be quiet - it was anything but! Within 30min all..."

Megan Bellinger

"Food was top quality. Ordered pizzas and they didn't disappoint. Service was not as good as the food though. It may have been due to how busy they..."

Ben Wikner

"This was a really random pick of choice for a lunch stop but we saw a sign that said best oven pizza and it sure was 😊 despite the humid heat the..."

Kendra Gypsy-Princess Hughes

"Chatters Bistro is seeped in history as when Knysna was still a railway town it was used as a railway house for the train workers, the owners of..."

Courtney StarBerry

"We went to this restaurant as a family on holiday. We are seated outside in a very pleasant setting. The menu offers mainly pizza and pasta dishes,..."

Johan Vorster

"On a rain drenched day in knysna, we decided on take-out pizzas ( and a pasta) from Chatters. Located in a quaint old house in Gray St., the..."

Ryan Goodman

"Simply the best pizza in the area. The service is good too. Kid friendly and great ambience. Only negative is the street view with beggars always..."

Mike Duplessis

"This is the place to be on the evening prior to the Knysna Half and Marathon. You will require a booking to be seated. Great pizza and an even better..."

Travis

"The best pizza in Knysna! We're here for the Big 5 Sport Challenge and Oyster Festival and we've had it a couple of times already. Really friendly..."

Emilie Van Baalen

"Really good pizza restaurant with takeaway. Very quick, very tasty and it's nice place to have a glass or two whilst waiting for your pizza. Highly..."

Darren Franks

"Just popped in for some lunch, best decision of the day. There was 6 of us and they were packed but made a table up for us, the incredible service..."

Toby S

"The pizza was amazing. I follow Jain diet strictly i.e. No onion and garlic and they customized the pizza for me. I was so happy and satisfied with..."

Shaily Shah

"I have not tasted Pizza so good in a long time. I went in because the reviews were great, and I was not disappointed. The best Pizza in Knysna for me..."

Mmenyana Ranku

"Very friendly service, nice and cosy terrace but most importantly... the best pizza on the garden route. Thin, not drowning in cheese and clearly..."

Peter Zentjens

"Love the relaxed atmosphere, The pizzas are great, friendly, and efficient service. Good wines per..."

Martin Reimann

"Fantastic team of people and incredible pizzas and pasta....and I am not even a pasta lively. Just a great place a bit like Cheers...home from..."

pankaj patel

"If you happen to go to knysna make sure you visit Chatters. Their pomodoro pasta was as good as their owners. The restaurant is run by Claire and her..."

Akshita Jain

"Great pizza place, the nicest place in Knysna we know of! I really like that you can effectively make your own pizza on top of a normal margarita. If..."

Niklas Meuter

"The best 5star Pizza and service ever!! They will definitely see me..."

Antoinette Jansen Van Rensburg

"Absolutely the best pizza we've ever had. Thank you for your friendliness and great tasting food. The milkshakes are creamy and..."

Deon Thomas

"Great choice of pizza and an enormous selection of wine. Couldn't ask for.much..."

Stuart Boston

"Always delicious. Freshly prepared wood-fired pizza table-side in the garden at..."

Chantal Bruwer

"Best pizzas in Knysna is a big claim, but Chatters lived up to it! Yum, new favourite..."

Megs Hollis

"The pasta was delicious, and the service was excellent. Small and cosy restaurant, which we will definitely visit..."

Sonia du Toit

"Had the most incredible pizza!! If you're in town you have to try try the "La Jacqueline" pizza and ask them to add Avos to it!!... You can thank me..."

Christian Strydom

"Gluten free pizza was not too bad considering it's SA and not Italy (where we come from)! My husband liked his pizza too. Very good service and nice..."

Martina M.

"We had a lovely meal here on our last night in Knysna. The service was great, and the food was delicious. Their dessert menu looked epic but I was..."

Bianca capazorio

"Delicious pizza in town. The service is awesome. Staff are very..."

Khalid AlShamlan

"The best pizza in town! This time I took it one step further and tried the cheesecake which I had with a cappucino - delicious! Its also very close..."

Lutske Newton

Kfc Knysna

70/100 (1686 ratings)

Original Recipe Chicken

"Always good to go there, great service, awesome..."

Donovan Solomon

"KFC Knysna staff always friendly, shop always clean although it's packed with customers. Food good, no bad experiences so..."

Erica Slabbert

"It's a bit small and awkward but the staff are always friendly and work hard. They're fast and efficient. The busier they are the better the..."

Shaun Maree

"Just love KFC knysna, I can actually SEE xtra zinger sauce when I order xtra, other kfc's i pay but dont..."

martie schnettler

"The service was quick and friendly and the food was..."

Corne Franken

"Fast service fresh meat and friendly..."

Mary Maphangane

"We're not really fast food people but we're traveling and wanted something to fill the hunger. We ordered two burgers and then upsized to include..."

Andre du Toit

"Extremely busy but good..."

Yolande Claassens

"Wonderful food. Best for..."

Jacques Pretorius

"Nothing fancy to review here. Food was prepared fresh while we wait. Staff was friendly & hospitable. Kitchen needs to speed up a bit with the fresh..."

Irfaan Ismail

"Well the KFC 🍗 store is located on a corner of the main road which is really convenient cause it's actually on your way out of town seeing that we..."

Michael “Vido” Maxhegwana

Tottie's Farm Kitchen

89/100 (1841 ratings)

"2nd visit this week, first one breakfast, omelets so tasty and fluffy, today lunch Home made pies and quiche, light fluffy pastry, meal takes a..."

Rozanne Hulbert

"Ses volwassenes het tydens Sondagmiddagmaal besluit dat dit vyfster uitstekende waarde vir geld restaurant is. Sal dit ter eniger tyd ten volle..."

Conné Spangenberg

"A Beautiful hidden gem! The venue is amazing and the food is even better! Will definitely be..."

Riaan Jordaan

"A lot of effort put into the presentation of their traditional homemade food. Gorgeous setting and definitely value for money. 150% worth making your..."

Chantelle Brits

"Best Sunday buffet � loads of wonderful salads. The staff and waiters were really friendly and..."

Mariana de Villiers

"Amazing history and when you there look up and down every piece of art and door has a story to it. Great venue to just relax and enjoy the true Farm..."

Robert Quintin Collins

"A real gem. We walked in just thinking it was a coffee shop and we were pleasantly surprised by the menu. We ordered a bobotie, butter chicken and..."

Dorette Oosthuizen

"We had the very best brunch here. Such a lush setting with an 'in the forest' vibe. The breakfast was delicious & at the most affordable price too...."

Kyle Blake

"Best little place in the middle of nowhere and food that brings back memories of grannies cooking. Will definitely be back soon. Service was..."

Shaun Brown

"Totties Farm Kitchen captures the essence of the Knysna Forest. The decor is full of the history and culture of its surroundings. The menu is well..."

Carine Fourie

"Totties is a little gem nestled in the forests of Rheenandal. Here you will find homemade breads, giant burgers and tasty cappuccinos in the most..."

Aidan

"We went to Totties to celebrate a 5 year older birthday. The restaurant has great facilities for kids to as well as a beautiful koi pond. I..."

Michael Nurick

"This is our absolute fav place to have Sunday Roast. The buffet is completely laden with fresh scrumptious salads, soup, farm bread and butter as..."

Teresa De Gouveia Farinha

"Prettiest and greatest family market situated in Rheenendal. They're open on Sundays only, from 10am to 3pm. There's a great assortment of food and..."

Chantál Fourie

"Enjoyed the Knysna Cricket festival hosted here. Facilities are well kept and..."

Lenieke Prins

"We took the short but scenic drive from Knysna to Totties again today and were not disappointed. Pleasantly surprised in fact. Covid -19 precautions..."

Laura Tinkler

"Wow, what an amazing surprise to find this gem in the middle of nowhere. Situated in the most beautiful countryside of Rheenendal. It's astonishing..."

marius dalton

"I highly recommend the Sunday buffet!! The foods are original and delicious. The style is admirable and the place is well kept and staff are..."

Michelle Marais

"This market has a wonderful atmosphere. The food is to die for. There's a good variety of stalls with great stuff. There's the cutest model train..."

Hannake Knight

"Love, love Totties! Stopped for breakfast and really enjoyed my omelette. Be sure to ask for their homemade bread with jam, it's delicious! The staff..."

Vanessa von Broembsen

"What an amazing surprise of a place this is. Eclectic, antique feel with fantastic ambience. The veal pie was absolutely wonderful and the service..."

Faan van der Westhuizen

"Best come hungry... it's very worth the wait! The charming antiques everywhere are a fun experience to look at and ponder about, but of course the..."

Sara Sophie Hartinger

"First time we attended the R200pp buffet. It was really full and abuzz with waiters and patrons, we were a little unsure how things worked. Waiter..."

Deborah Watson

"A five-star experience! Great food and stalls, playground for children, live music. A wonderful Sunday outing; highly..."

Koen Carina

"As always, another treat of a lunch out at Totties. We sat in the tranquil outdoors where the food was not only delicious but a feast for the eyes...."

Darren Croucher (darcro)

"Good food and value for money , there is alot of history! ALOT of tables to choose from with different sceneries . Great place for couples with kids..."

Elizabeth Southey

"A hidden gem in the middle of the Seven Passes Road that is a must visit for everyone passing by this area. Great quality food, fairly big portions..."

Matteo Bizzotto

"It is an interesting place to browse around. They should consider adding more food stalls. Expect ques and a long wait for..."

Alvin Witten

"A good suggestion for a Sunday family outing. Starting at 10:00 you will have enough time to sleep late and then drive towards Reenendal, about 12..."

Butterfly

"Nice Sunday market. All indoor stalls. Not crowded. Good buffet..."

Adel Rumaih

"A must stop for a good experience when in Knysna area -always great food, lovely atmosphere and super service with a smile. A little wait for the..."

Tracey Young

"What a lovely experience! Everything was spot on, including the atmosphere, service and food. Would definitely recommend this for..."

Andrea Kruger

Jj's Restaurant

88/100 (3749 ratings)

"Amazing meal. Meats that I had never tried before. Staff friendly but professional food was well cooked and good sized portions delivered in s..."

Sandra Pearce

"Our group had another exceptional meal at JJs restaurant. Thank you Karl and staff. From Barbara Barrett and Karlyn..."

Barbara Barrett

"One word, FANTASTIC!!! This was one of the best dinner experiences we had. The service the food, just everything were..."

Paul Venter

"Extraordinary food, friendly staff and lovely..."

Meikel Becker

"Good food, best services! We can recommend this location without any..."

Wolfgang Riemann

"Good food, excellent management. Best..."

Christa Kleyn

"We loved the food we love the entertainment and we loved..."

Victor Scott

"A bit of a tourist place directly at the waterfront in Knysna. But nice view, good service and food. Especially the springroll and the mussels were..."

Sabine Mnich

"I thoroughly enjoyed my meal, I ordered a "game platter" my word I don't wanna taste any other game platter if it's not from JJ's. We went there as a..."

Nyande Mathidi

"Great atmosphere. Good..."

Nadia Greyling

"Really nice decoration and atmosphere, good food and amazing..."

Jannik Möll

"Great view and atmosphere. Excellent food. I really enjoyed the oyster with lemon sorbet as well as the seafood curry. Friendly service. Not the..."

Ms. B

"Consistently amazing steak and fillet dishes, upmarket service, but provided at a premium. The stories told on the walls contribute to a clean yet..."

Matthew Davies

"Friendly staff and even better food.cozy little restaurant and n nice setting for a sundowner with your..."

Marlin

"Lovely venue.. A good varied menu.. Michael the Manager was champion.. Very pleasant and helpful.. No WC facilities are not available in house....."

John Wood

"JJs: we loved it. Nice reception, good wines, perfect kudu-steak. Atmosphere is friendly and a lot less buzzing than in the other restaurants..."

Jürgen aus WI

"Excellent food and great service. This is a busy restaurant but you can not fault the food or service. Best to arrive just before sunset as some..."

Alan Gilchrist

"Fantastic food. Wonderful staff. Great wine list. Very personal service and reasonable..."

Andrew Thackwray

"The Hickory basted pork ribs was the best I've ever enjoyed,succulent and tender...it literally fell of the..."

Henry Pedro

"Really had an awesome Christmas dinner, the food was spectacular, the manager just as great, all round great service. Thank..."

Izanami Ledwaba

Falcon Creek Spur Steak Ranch

70/100 (2336 ratings)

Cheese griller breakfast

Nachos Mexicana

Bar One Milkshake

Cola Tonic with Lemonade

200g Steak Cheesy Prawns

Burger

Seafood Platter for 0ne

Chargrilled Rump Steak with Chips Onion Rings and Cheese Sauce

Cheddamelt Chicken Schnitzel with Cheese Sauce and Vegetables

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"The service was fast and friendly. We received our food in no time and that was excellent especially for husband that is a diabetic. Thumbs up to the..."

Deborah Smith Omarjee

"Wat a service!!!!! Wowww the food was great fresh I salute u guyz and management I will always pass through there whenever im in..."

Blossom Hele

"I had a friendly waiter. Service was great. Food was fresh and tasty. Plus the view was..."

Valma Iris Lakey

"I was celebrating my birthday yesterday and went to spur for a desert and the waiter was on top of her..."

Quinton Van Rooyen

"Thumbs up to the staff for making my daughter's birthday party so special. Thank..."

Geraldine Diedloff Burger

"Nice to be at. Friendly people. Awesome views. Nice little shops around to shop..."

Beulah Ras

"Great service... Great food.... Great view. �. Great..."

Lynette Moore

"Breakfast is divine,nice view and friendly service staff..."

King Fred

"Nice location and great view and excellent service..."

khaled alsheddi

"I was about to leave last night as no one attended to me. Thankfully, Cynthia Moss came to me, apologized, and gave me the Spur experience I needed...."

alain jay Robertson

"Food was not good Everything over..."

Johan Christians

"Eating at a Spur after a long time was quite nice and refreshing! We came late at the Spur (10 minutes before closing time) but they let us in, and..."

Mary-Ann Forbes

"The place is superb and we enjoyed their..."

ishmael lebea

"Never been disappointed by this spur my local Spur, staff always friendly. Been in quite a lot never had an issue. Other then that just your typical..."

James Ross

"They were open when all the other restaurants were still closed. They served great food while loadshedding was..."

Susan Viljoen

"What I live about Spur is mostly the consistency. Excellent quality. The location had a beautiful view of the yachts..."

Neelan Reddy

"The breakfast was very nice with friendly service. Price on breakfast was reasonable and the place is very..."

Johan Horn

"Good service and great staff. Food is excellent. A must..."

Vaughn Crawford-Munro

"The service and food was excelent They play area is very nice and open and you can see your child at all..."

Andrea Fourie

"I have never been disappointed. Excellent food, awesome to be able to sit..."

Patrick Stander

Ocean Basket Knysna Quays

70/100 (1634 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Anchorage Restaurant

86/100 (2132 ratings)

200g Giant Tiger Prawn with Garlic Butter and Mozambiquean Peri-Perisauce

fish plate

Calamari

Fresh Local Wild Oysters in the Half Shell

Succulent Springbok Carpaccio

Deep Fried Milk Tart Pancake

Death by Chocolate

Patrick Filet

Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce

Seafood Platter for Two

Chicken Pasta with Marinara Sauce

Wheelchair Accessible

Olde's Pub And Grill

83/100 (1405 ratings)

Chicken Nuggets with Fries

Peri Peri Chicken Livers

Wheelchair Accessible

"During many a golfing tour to the Knysna area, I have always visited them for their amazing pork ribs. That Gibbo's basting sauce is THE best! The..."

Marius Pretorius

"We had a great time! Wonderful food, friendly staff and my son enjoyed the live music!!! To bad we won't stay longer in knysna...maybe you should..."

Sanne Arends

"Been going to Olde's ever since it opened up...many many years ago. Like they say...is how many people "keep coming" back, that matters. The great..."

Zack Engelbrecht

"Nice place to relax love the breakfast niceway to start ur..."

Roland Tagarira

"Great food, great atmosphere. Super fun and friendly staff. Best place in Knysna. ..."

Tra-c Walters

"Looking for the best spare ribs in Knysna, the one and only place to..."

Johan Gerber

"Great ribs great T bone. Very friendly nice wine. Great service. Might see you again tonight..."

Julie Roberts

"We love the friendly service and they have the best ribs in..."

John Lynne Coates

"Wonderful, friendly place where you can relax and be at home. Great food,..."

Priscilla A Vazquez

"A must visit! Lovely atmosphere! The best strawberry daquiry..."

Anita Cronje

"Friendly professional staff and management it has become so much part of Knysna food always..."

Andre van Zijl

Cruise Cafe

Gegrillter Tintenfisch

Piña colada

Coastal Oysters

Kiddies Burger and Chips

You Making Me Crazy & Strawberry Daiquiri

Burger

seafood platter

Seafood Platters

Vieux Avec Sauce Chocolat

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent setting, service and food!It has been our second visit and we were thrilled by the hospitality and prompt, professional service...."

Ben

"This is a lovely waterfront spot, with casual seating outdoors and a more formal restaurant inside. We arrived for dinner early and sat outside,..."

Jenni From The Block

"The waitrons are of the best trained that we have encountered. Very professional service. There's an amazing wooden deck and ferry loading bay...."

Frans Fourie

"We had a solid breakfast here today, overlooking the water I can't rate them too high as it was a standard English breakfast but they get an..."

Sheryll

"Visited this restaurant on day 1 of my trip in knysna last week and I have no complaints. I enjoyed my food however my steak was really small so had..."

Lisa Nyoka

"Had a lovely lunch yesterday, service was attentive but not overbearing. Shared the jalapeño poppers as a starter and was very impressed with the..."

Le Roi Beukes

"I will admit that I was very sceptical after the waitress took our order. We had to repeat it at least three times and then she still came back to..."

Cptboytjie

"Cruise Cafe is a large, open restaurant right next to the Knysna lagoon. As you enter you immediately notice the beautiful wood work and art which is..."

Courtney StarBerry

"We come here often for a quiet meal. Food is always great and very reasonably priced, the service is way above the expected norm and the venue is..."

Mark Kaplan

"Even better than the last few times we visited. Missed the beetroot burger but soaked up the superb service, atmosphere and views. The mussels were..."

Lisa

"Visited the restaurant with friends. We all had a fantastic time. Enjoyed our meals immensely! The staff was very helpful and friendly and the..."

Cisserine Smith

"Lovely dinner by the water! Staff was attentive and efficient. Each meal carefully prepared for our group. Highly recommend the Elephant Milkshake..."

Valeri White

"Featherbed experience starts with a boat ride on board Spirit of Knysna and guide giving information about parts of Knysna and Featherbed. Then there..."

eldoret sykes

"Friendly service, generous portions, beautiful view of the estuary and a play area for the kiddies. It's an all-in-one deal..."

Chantál Fourie

"We popped in to Cruise Cafe looking for a sundowner drink. Ended up having a few tapas as well. We arrived just after 6pm, the place was full at 7pm...."

Michelle de Villiers

"Unbelievable good food. Everything tasted like a dream. Our waitress was gorgeous as well and the atmosphere just cosy and nice. Loved..."

J B

"Friendly staff, beautiful setting overlooking the estuary. Freshly prepared meals with amazing portion..."

Chantal Bruwer

"This lovely little restaurant is on the water in Knysna in the most beautiful setting. It was recommended to me by a local friend but it far exceeded..."

Randell Maree

"Great views, friendly staff, good food, cold beer and a reasonable wine selection. The steak main course is particularly tender and..."

Ian

"Great spot with good food and views. I absolutely loved the eight seater square tables they are fabulous and social we could all sit together and..."

Joletta-luise Eichweber

"We got there at 18H00 and it was not to busy. Parking at the side by the entrance is better than the street parking There is yeti running into the..."

Kobus du Plessis

"We had a fabulous Mother's Day lunch at the Cruise Cafe...we had such a warm welcome, the service was fabulous and all 5 of us enjoyed our meals..."

Lynne Coates

"Great view with tasty food, maybe a little bit overpriced. Definitely worth a visit plus you can book a cruise there which is also..."

Riaan Heydenrych

"Nice outdoor atmosphere. After tour there was a nice buffet and the food wasn't bad. I tried the babooti and was surprised that I liked it (I'm not..."

Shane Ashby

"Amazing food and great service. Thank you and will be dropping by a..."

jonathan chetty

"Very nice restaurant with good food. Overlooking the Knysna Heads, beautiful..."

Charmain Gibbens

Red Bridge Brewing Co

87/100 (1865 ratings)

"Great place, hidden gem indeed! The hosts/owners are super friendly, the tasting is really nice. The food is really fresh and healthy. That was..."

Jaun Le Roux

"Best gluten free Beer ever. Low in Sugar. YAYAYAY..."

Evelyn Matzen

"Great vibe, lekka beer and god mates. Thanks Darren and your team, keep it..."

Brian Sowden

"So far on our road trip we got passion fruit, litchi, and a new one.. Prickly pear! So good to drink the best beer in the world..."

Chris Marsicano

"Fricken fantastic beer and great venue. Well..."

Ricardo L. van Lingen

"It is great to have truly hand-made beer in Knysna. The No. 17 Golden Ale is still my favourite, although the IPA with a good piece of meat off the..."

Rob Dixon

"What a great evening we had watching Gerald Clarke.. u guys and white washed are doing an amazing job. Looking forward to more.. thank..."

Michelle Monsen Els

"10 out of 10 a great..."

Marius Terblanche

"Amazing..."

Eugene Joubert

"We had tried the beer at quite a few restaurants around Knysna and had to go and visit the brewery. Such friendly owners, they explain all the beers..."

Riki Armstrong

"Our favorite beer in South Africa was here. Coming from the US, we were excited to try some pale ales instead of a typical lager. We got a chance to..."

Kate Z

"Great little brewery in Knysna - friendly owners and tasty beer. Cafe next door also very friendly and tasty food. Worth checking..."

Josh Phillips

"They have a nice variety of beer, really good lager. There are very nice artisan stores all..."

Gerhard Stewart

"I like how the place is hidden behind a cafe, Whited Washed, like you have to provide a secret password to enter a speakeasy. Added bonus was having..."

Jacques Cronjé

"Friendly and helpful staff is always such a welcome experience. The guys at red bridge are always willing to chat to you about brewing and what they..."

Pierre Rossouw

"Had a fantastic wedding there. The beer is the best ever. You must taste it to..."

Allie van Niekerk

"Friendly service, good vibes and great beer! Had the tasting plate, and truly enjoyed all 5 variaties. The Golden Ale is a must, with the Olde Fort a..."

Jacobus Esterhuizen

"Tucked away in the industrial area of Knysna, you walk through a restaurant called White Washed and when you come out at the other end you'll find..."

Dewald Reinke

"My family and I really enjoyed our visit here. My father and I had the tasting tray and it was a lovely journey through their offerings. All of us..."

Francois Sparks

The Bell Tavern

84/100 (1924 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Non-smoking restaurants

"Service on Tap with great Chicken livers at hand. Tucked away in wooded area with shade where required. Great views of the estate and surrounding..."

Grant Gillespie

"Atmosphere, heart, a view of the lagoon, amazing food and super friendly service.. I could not think of a better place for a leisurely lunch than..."

Laralee Aldridge

"Sunday roast dinner is reasonable value for money. A spoonful of ice-cream or cup of coffee within the price would round off the roast dinner meal..."

John Jenkerson

"The Bell pub is, for me, a lovely reminisce of the old country pubs back in the UK. I appreciate the 'community' feel and getting away from the..."

Michelle Courtney

"A beautiful full breakfast is offered on Sunday’s under umbrellas with a view of the lagoon. Otherwise a heart lunch or dinner option is available..."

Monica Santoro

"What a gem! On the Belvedere Estate next to Knysna’s Lagoon. A great atmosphere, fabulous food and customer service. You just have to try those..."

Margaret Winter

"Nice place to visit when on Holliday in knysna. We only went for drinks. Beautiful town with a nice Cape..."

Hettie Vorholt

"Fantastic location, location, location, historic pub and yes there’s the view Knysna Lagoon looking inviting as always oh yes and the food - enjoy..."

Gilbert Grace

"Lovely under the pergola, a pleasure to be served by the delightful Jeffrey, delicious food! Altogether a happy..."

Wendy Upcott

"Beautiful setting - loved the cheese-cake. This is one of our favourite tea places, set in Belvedere on the Knysna lagoon. Great views and lovely..."

Michael Ward

"Truly a treat visiting this English-styled pub. The food was hearty and comforting. Thank you Russel and Jeffrey for the spectacular service. We..."

Rochelle Van veijeren

"Get atmosphere,nice food good desserts..a bit..."

Shane Smith

"Lovely food, stunning view of the lagoon, friendly fast service, fair..."

Jacqueline Boukes

"Sweet little pub and the only restaurant that side of town. We stopped for a beer but didn't eat as the menu is a bit too pubby, but not unlike what..."

Sarah Jayne Fell

"Found this little gem by chance and the timing was perfect as the rugby was about to start! Very warm welcome and friendly staff. Beer great, wine..."

Mrs Burrell

Blend Country Restaurant & Pub

84/100 (1084 ratings)

Asian Stir Fry Vegetables

Pork

Chocolate Angelico Shooter

Mussels in Creaming Sauce

It's a Cocktail Can't for the Life of Me Remember What It Was Called

Burger

Crumbed Chicken Fillet

Xmas Tree Cake for Competition Only

Oxtail and Mach

Honey & Mustard Chicken

Aardappel Worteltjes Gebakken Spek En Gemarineerde Kip

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Food was amazing! We all had the thai chicken curry and it was delicious. Portions were small, so the side cripsy fries and salad were nice. Well..."

Nathan Beuker

"Amazing totally atmosphere!!! Awesome live music and beer. Nice cocktails and pizzas 🍕🤤..."

Justin Van Rayner

"Fantastic open outdoor with limited indoor seating. Music on the weekends with live bands. Food is a wide range from Pizzas, burgers,fish,pasta,..."

John Littlefield

"Beautiful setting, food was fresh and well served. Friendly staff. Was looking out to dance a bit but music wasnt that great. Other the that will..."

Belinda van Rooyen

"One of the best steak I had in South Africa.👌outstanding service and good food..."

khaled alsheddi

"Fantastic food, lovely setting, great..."

Carla Engelbrecht

"Very relaxing location, food was very nice. Have very nice cocktails and do quite a lot of music events and special hours! Prices are a bit steep but..."

James Ross

"Everything was perfect until we finished our mains. The kalamari strips were delicious, so is the burger, pasta, pizza and the steak de paris. After,..."

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"It was busy evening but waitress still took the time to check we were alright with drinks and that our orders were correct. Look forward to going..."

Patrick Beales

"Lovely vibe with live music. Covid-19 protocol in place. Excellent service. The food was delicious! My hubby and I had the fish and chips and grilled..."

Laurian Walker

Bosun's Pub And Grill

82/100 (1613 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food at Bosuns is excellent, great value for money and the service is also outstanding!! When we visit Knysna it is our favourite place to have..."

Lynn O'Kelly

"Absolutely thee best food out there! Great wine, food and service! Will definitely be back next..."

Natalie Capes

"Food was outstanding. Waitress that served us was also fantastic. A very happy vibe in general to the..."

Gavin Byl

"I have eaten there many times, the food and service has always been..."

Irma Jonck

"Great food and service. Excellent waitress. Great..."

Dave Swart

"Excellent. Highly recommended for anyone looking for good food, good vibes, with friendly, homey..."

Mitchelle Chelly Ackerman

"The service was quick and friendly. The food was outstanding. Great value for..."

June Hanna

"Lovely atmosphere even under trees. Love the food love the relaxed atmosphere. Just love..."

Laurette Botha

"Great food friendly people and very quick. Will be back for..."

Jeff Milachowski

"I love this pub and within walking distance! Food's great and a wonderful..."

Anne Shirley

"Always good quality meals and value for money. Service is also..."

Margaret MacKay

"Great atmosphere. Great food. Excellent service. A firm..."

Rosalind Arneld Messenger

"Just had the most amazing world class chicken schnitzel from you guys! Thank u! It was delicious!! U will b seeing more of me..."

De Wet Mickey Louw

"Wow the food is beyond delicious! A big have to do when in..."

Elaine Lombard

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Le Maquis

88/100 (1418 ratings)

"Fabulous food - I would say the best I’ve ever eaten in all the time I’ve lived in Knysna! Well done on a great restaurant - we will be back..."

Tatiana Solomon

"The shop has moved but the food is still great. Started with the scallops which were amazing and then had to have the cote de boeuf which is to..."

Dave King

"Exzellent! Eine herausragende Küche. Das Côte de beauf war hervorragend... Service..."

Frank Giersiefen

"Lovely food great service merci!!!!..."

Olivia Court

"Best restaurant in Knysna, must visit if you are up to deliciously crafted food. Ambience, service and dishes are absolutely devine. Baked Brie..."

Ludmila G

"What a little gem! Recommended to all fine dining lovers. The couple, true French residents runs the restaurant in the middle of Knysna. The food is..."

Yolandi Van Der Westhuizen

"French cuisine as its best. Absolutely outstanding, got the great luck to get a seat without reservation and didn't regret. Unfortunately we just..."

Andreas Klein

"The best restaurant in South Africa! Awesome food, great service and lovely atmosphere! Thank you Cathy and Rémy for the wonderful..."

Mad Mat

"Cathy and Remy are wonderful hists and the food was exceptional. We ordered the 'Cote de Boeuf' and it was cooked to..."

Elfrieda Loubser

"One of the best! Of course the food is beautifully prepared and exceptionally tasty. The camambert starter was fantastic(and big enough for two), my..."

Clive Watson

"We had such a lovely evening with Remy and Cathy! My girlfriend and I didn't have a reservation but were seated quickly on a Thursday evening...."

Charlie Frank

"In all of my travel experience if I'm lucky enough there is always a restaurant that I attached to my memory of the trip and for my whole month in..."

Albert V.

"We had the most amazing dinner here ! We were in Knysna on our 3 night honeymoon but they didn't know that ;) Price - Quality is extremely good and..."

Daphne D

"We had an outstanding dinner here. Truly delicious. The portions are GIGANTIC for a insanely affordable price. Cathy and Remy are wonderful hosts..."

Alex Kitain

Muse Fusion Food

90/100 (1284 ratings)

Affogato with Amarula

Chili

Vegan Pizza Small

Calamari

Chicken Kebab with Vegetables

Calamares

Alongside a Bread Puff a Bowl of Chopped Chillies and Chopped Garlic

Salad and Tahini

Chocolatecake

Chocolate Caramel Cake

Thai Curry with Chicken

Pesto

Veg Starter Nachos

Pizza

Chilli Poppers and a Salad

chicken curry

Pasta

Avocado and Artichoke

Wheelchair Accessible

"An absolute gem.. situated in such an AWESOME setting with delicious food and the best hospitality in the garden..."

Alyson Van Lier

"Amazing food, friendly staff. Been there twice and it is definitely most favourite place to eat in Knysna. Love the..."

Marieta Louw

"I love the food here... their pizzas and burgers are amazing, and what I loved was that they do a gluten-free pizza base which is..."

Carla Lidstone

"One of our favourite places to come to. Great food, good service. Lekker vibe. Great..."

Ferdinand Jooste

"Just love this place, the food, the vibe and Lindi and staff are fabulous....so worth a visit. In summer enjoy sitting outside in the garden and in..."

John Lynne Coates

"Great food, great hosts, food was DELICIOUS!!!We will be back most definitely on our return visit to..."

Tracey Van Eeden

"Best Nachos of my life! The food is always incredible and the service is unparalleled! Thank..."

Mia-Joi Duminy

"Best nachos in Knysna! Great gluten free..."

Terri Wallace

"The atmosphere amazing! Love the menu! and the service is great! One can have loads of fun at..."

Angeline Joan Strydom

"I was spoilt on my 60th birthday this week. Our sons took us for dinner at Muse. I loved it and the food was awesome. Thanks to all at Muse..."

Graham Bezuidenhout

"Best value local meal than the waterfront. All meals are simply fresh and delicious so do expect an hour but all worth the wait. Mussels are their..."

Peter Chong

"Such a gem in Knysna this place. Everywhere you look, you find beautiful art in this restaurant 😍 It's a great place to have a bite and to play..."

Joy Wansleeben

"This place is a great restaurant mixed in with a local pub, they even have a snooker/pool table. Food is excellent, the pizza are thin crust and made..."

Adrian Berry

"Muse is a great place to sit down, have a few beers and a great meal with friends. The food is always good. Pizza's seems to be a regular choice by..."

SONIX69 “Sonix69” Freeroaming

"A great little restaurant in Knysna. Any establishment that serves a bowl of chopped chillies and a bowl of chopped garlic with bread as an appetizer..."

Joe Duff-Smith

"Very lovely place. Great music and ambience with a fire pit outside. Service was excellent, our server Maracille was attentive and very helpful...."

Niel Botha

"Lovely place good vibe and pizza excellent. A must if you like a good..."

Lynette Barnardo

"Lovely local spot, had a pizza on one occasion and the livers on another which were really good. I recommend skipping the Nachos tho. The service..."

Nalika

"Incredible food! Best I’ve eaten in a long time and at a good price! The flavours are sooo good and the service is great! We got chili poppers...."

Raadhiya Perin

"We Love Muse! The i4x4.io team highly recommend Muse not only for the amazing atmosphere, food, and vibe, but also for the friendliness of all the..."

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"Had a lovely vegan pizza and dessert. Friendly staff. Beer and gin on..."

Menita Havelaar

"Was here with my fiancee and we had pizza, the base was super thin and toppings was plentiful overall best pizza in knysna! The atmosphere is very..."

James Ross

"Fantastic music with a snack type menu from Pasta ,Burgers,Pizza,chicken skewers plus a full bar with good beer on..."

John Littlefield

"Most definitely the best pizza in Knysna I’ve had so far. Didn’t know you get gin on tap but happy I tried it and will have it again..."

Tania

"If you love a good pizza, I highly recommend MUSE Fusion Food. The service was great with friendly..."

Kent Weyers

"Lovely place, always a good vibe. Excellent service. Muse has a wide variety of meals. Chicken skewers are very good. Jalapeos wrapped in egg plant..."

Meshaan Naidoo

"The BEST pizza in forever. Blown away and the two front of shop dudes also massive contributors of the..."

Martin Rimmer

"It is amazing. And nice for families good prices And the food is very..."

Bobby Warren

"Great place for dinner in Knysna! Nice menu with different variations and lots of vegetarian and vegan options. The service was nice but waiting time..."

Natalia

Pembreys

Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri

Our Chef's Pan Fried Line Fish of the Day

350g Sirloin with Gorgonzola and Fig Sauce

pavlova

Steak with Chips and Marrow

veg curry

Miso & Ginger Braised Pork Belly

Beef burger

Beef

Continental Breakfast

"I have eaten here many times over the years and the delicious food has always been interesting and well prepared. The menu changes frequently and..."

Barbara Gross

"This was an absolutely incredible meal from start to finish. Making the reservation for dinner was effortless and the restaurant was very..."

Cat

"Amazing restaurant with a great atmosphere. You need to book far in advance during December. Run by a lovely husband and wife team. She manages front..."

Kirsten Pote Du Toit

"One of the best restaurants in the Knysna area.Everything is good about it. ..ambience, food and service.If you are in the area it is..."

Martini

"Just wonderful. We went for a late lunch today 23-Aug-2023. Winning dish - Chicken Curry. Their meal the day - Short Rib on mash was very..."

Enid Son

"Very welcoming despite the bad weather with wonderful views and a real sense of nature. Flatbread was well presented and really good. Deli looks..."

Duncan Gilliland

"❇️- Fish and chips 9.5/10 VERY delicious and the side sauce is to die for!!! ❇️- Surf and turf( the one in the picture) 8/10 very good but..."

Lama Khalid

"We ended at this place by accident. What a nice surprise. We were under à tent with light breeze. ZANE the waiter has à lot of humor and is very..."

Jean Luc Scalabre

"Great location, food was excellent 👌 All our dishes had great flavour and presentation was beautifully done. Lovely deli with quality products..."

Dirk van der Bank

"We had coffee here after a hike 2 x and they are friendly and give excellent service They don’t mind moving furniture around to accommodate us Make..."

Yvonne Vurovecz

"What a great experience. They hosted my ouma’s 90th birthday and everything was absolutely 💯 perfect. We had a nice private area decorated with..."

Natasha Celliers

"Stunning location., incredible view and setting. Very helpful and efficient staff. The food was 5 star. Beautifully presented, so much care and..."

Bienaime Marais

"We had lunch at the new Urban Girl. It was phenomenal! I would highly recommend breakfast or lunch here. The view is perfect. The ambience is..."

Nadia Hyland

"our waiter Zane was superb - calm, fast and friendly ... and a very good barista, too. We enjoyed our food and coffee..."

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