International cuisine: the best places to taste it in Knysna

13 restaurant menus in South Africa, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Vegan Kitchen Restaurant & Deli
Vegan Kitchen Restaurant & Deli
91/100 (23 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Healthy
Cafe
Deli
Deli
International
Cafe
Healthy
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Sit down
Healthy
International
Deli
Café
Free off-street parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Papillon At The Heritage
Papillon At The Heritage
90/100 (23 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Fusion
Contemporary
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Loui's Restaurant & Pub
Loui's Restaurant & Pub
89/100 (312 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
International
Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Curry
"Lovely pub, had a great time there and one of the best meals in Knysna. Well priced booze and..."
Noleen Gouws
"The food is amazing... Great..."
Nomandla Khonzani
"Louis the host is great. He always knows what we want. The food is excellent value for money. Iv never been able to finish a meal. The staff is..."
Belinda Hougaard
"Lovely tasty burgers and ice cold beer.lovely fire place cost..."
AA
"Quality fresh food. Decent portions. Right prices. Huge fire place for those cold nights. Smoking section. Can have a lovely meal on the one side..."
Pink Ties
"Good pub and pub food. Steak egg and chips old style. Spacious and large garden if you bring the kids. Not in the best part of town but very safe so..."
Tim Anderson
"Food was excellent. Service was great. Very cozy/local vibe. Was a quiet evening when we went, but all good none the..."
Werner Venter
"Cosy. Inside smoking section with fire. Good food at reasonable..."
Ms. B
"Food is delicious - you will not leave hungry. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Drinks reasonably priced. Sexy barman..."
Doritha Jordaan
"Great pub esp. if you wanna sit around the bar (good company there) though space at the bar is limited. Also very generous portions when it comes to..."
Taonezvi Mutsvangwa (Taona)
"Good quality food, generous portions and always consistent with service and food. Definitely worth a regular..."
Dirk van der Bank
"I have not had a bad plate of food at this place ever! Service can be brushed up a bit but the food makes it worth..."
Tarren Van Der Westhuizen
"Super warm fire on a cold Saturday afternoon. Good food great service. Mexican Train Domino's such..."
Sharon Keevey
"Great food, great atmosphere and good..."
Brett Scheuble
"Amazing hidden gem in the heart of Knysna. Very good prices and big portions. Fantastic home cooked type..."
Louise Mason
"Never ever will u find better food, bigger porsions or better service. Dont miss the eisbein. Then friendly atmosphere, the fire 2make u feel cosy..."
Henry Schmidt
"Great vibe, great food, great service. Well..."
Jackie LE
"A great place to go and chill. Friendly staff and good..."
Belinda Hougaard
"Best food in Kmysna. Wonderful atmosphere and very friendly helpful staff. Highly recommend Loui's Steak..."
Rita de Swardt
Nonna's Mediterranean Kitchen
Nonna's Mediterranean Kitchen
88/100 (222 ratings)
Restaurants
Greek
Gluten Free Options
International
International
Healthy
Vegan Options
Cafe
European
Healthy
Mediterranean
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Prawns
Burger
Café
Mediterranean
International
Greek
Italian
Healthy
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Dog Friendly
BYOB
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Playgrounds
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Social Eatery & Bar
Social Eatery & Bar
88/100 (111 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
International
Vegan Options
American
International
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Butternut & Chickpea Korma
Roasted Garlic & Mushroom Tagliatelle
Cape Malai Chicken Curry
Springbok Shanks and Polenta
Tea
Baked Vanilla Cheesecake
Grilled Steak Sandwich
Fish & Chips
Almond Milk Cappuccino
Social Breakfast and Croissant Sandwich
Bobotie Spring Rolls
Social Salad
Social Burger
تشيز
Sweet Potato Fish Cakes
Sit down
American
International
Serves Alcohol
Free off-street parking
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
The Exchange - Woodfired Grill
The Exchange - Woodfired Grill
87/100 (224 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Mexican
Barbecue
Steakhouse
Grill
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Twin Palms Restaurant
Twin Palms Restaurant
87/100 (15 ratings)
Restaurants
International
International
Dinner
Sit down
International
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Mid-range
Cafe Z
Cafe Z
85/100 (766 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
International
International
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Duck
Fish
Burger
Sit down
International
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Gastro Pub
Gastro Pub
84/100 (47 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Gastropub
International
Pub
International
Gastropub
Beer on Tap
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
Roasted Vegetable Flatbread
Café
Pub
Gastropub
International
Cheap Eats
"Had a lovely late lunch here and a good way to finish the week on a Friday. The menu is not very big being flat breads and tapas but they have big..."
James Ross
"Holy cow! The food is amazing! Brown onion soup 🍲 Duck liver pate and seafood curry. Burgers. Desserts..."
Melissa C. Kirchmann
"Fantastic atmosphere built around an old turbine station and nestled around 3 other restuarsnts giving the area a vibey feel. The Pub is full liquor..."
John Littlefield
"Great bar with so many gin cocktail options that it was difficult to choose. Service was great and the waiter knows how to make good..."
Jessica Botha
"Love how the old equipment has been included in the interior design... SO cool! Food was excellent but could do with a few extra beers on tap... We..."
Derek Butler
"We had live music (good, loud). Food was delicious. Drinks nice. We were there to watch 6 nations rugby ... x2 TVs - Feb..."
Robert J. W. COLLINS
"We dropped in here trying to find somewhere for a quick beer. We found a lovely place with interesting decor. The staff were friendly, there was..."
Rebecca Lane
"Lovely quaint little pub with a great atmosphere and excellent..."
Herman Odendaal
"Quiet pub with great atmosphere and service. Food is a great and they have a decent selections of beer and wine which is sold by the glass as..."
Gerrie van Niekerk
"Live music set an amazing tone to the evening, drinks were farely priced and food was great! Staff were friendly and cheerful. It was overall an..."
Emily Openshaw
"What a hidden gem. Lovely cozy little pub. The interior design was absolutely beautiful as this was apparently an old power station that closed down...."
Ajith Dhani
"One of the best pub experiences I've had in a while. Kaybee and Iyves (sorry, spelling) with Ernest joining in on the final stretch, really made our..."
Magdelize Burger
"Awesome drinks, awesome décor and awesome vibe! Service was friendly and fast! I would give it 6 stars if I..."
James Openshaw
"Lovely place for drinks. Very attentive staff and comfortable..."
Naoimh Howe
"Quiz night was enjoyable, but the flatbreads were not a..."
Sansonette Fourie
"Great burger special on a Thursday and recieved very good service from the..."
Adrian “AJ” van Tonder
Caroline's Bistro
Caroline's Bistro
84/100 (19 ratings)
Restaurants
International
International
Dinner
Sit down
International
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Mid-range
Zachary's Bistro
Zachary's Bistro
84/100 (1850 ratings)
Restaurants
International
International
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Oyster
Sit down
International
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Dinner
Fine Dining
"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
Olde's Pub And Grill
Olde's Pub And Grill
83/100 (1405 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Barbecue
International
International
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mojito
Cherry Ale
Ribs and steak
Hotdog
Banana split
Peri Peri Chicken Livers
Hake and Chips
Ribs & Fries
Spare ribs
Crumbed Mushrooms
Salad
Chicken Salad
Castle Draft Beer
Wings
Calamari Main
Calamari
Mussel Pot Chowder
Calamares
Chowder
Fish & chips
Ribs
T-Bone Steak
Guiness
Tuna Salad
Fish
Steak Egg and Chips
Burger
Cocktails
Chicken Nuggets with Fries
Eisbein
Apple Tarte
Sit down
Barbecue
International
Bar
Pub
Outdoor Seating
Serves Alcohol
Television
Full Bar
Street Parking
Reservations
Free Wifi
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Table Service
Delivery
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"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
The Island Cafe
The Island Cafe
74/100 (797 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
International
Cafe
African
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Eggs Hollandaise & Omlette
Beef
Ice-Americano
Granola Fruit & Yoghurt
Roast Chicken & Cous Cous Salad
Fresh Saldanha Bay Oyster
capuchino
Woodburners Breakfast
Salad
Breakfast Plate
Patagonian Squid & Chouriso
Bread Basket
Flapjacks with Berries
Coffee of the Day
Cheesecake
Mushroom Toast
Bread Plate
Eggs Hollandaise
Lamb
Express Breakfast
Fish
The Island Cafe Burger
D’S Seafood Curry
Burger
Sticky Toffee Pudding with a Choc Chip & Almond Ice-Cream
Basil Pesto Penne with Goat’S Cheese & Pickled Forest Mushrooms
Sit down
African
Café
International
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Accepts American Express
Highchairs Available
Street Parking
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"We arrived a bit late, slightly dishevelled but were greeted by the friendliest evening manager who provided us with a glass of port and brandy..."
Stan Bradbury
"Stayed a night at this stunning hotel last week and cannot fault it. Awesome concept of building the hotel around the turbines of a disused power..."
Andrew Howard
"An unusual but splendid hotel which I would recommend anyone to visit. I had a full choir sing happy birthday at breakfast which really made my day...."
Rob Mollan
"Thank you to Leonie for the most wonderful massage and stunning nails yesterday, which my NOW FIANCE, Rudi Weideman booked �� Would most..."
Shanel Weideman
"Beautiful setting , brilliant concept, stunning views, great food, gorgeous decor and amazing staff. A favorite .......... awesome Spa..."
Lisa Barnett Mcinnes
"I just loved this hotel. They take customer excellence to another level. . The staff are exceptional and are excited when they see that they have..."
Liz Broadley
"Awesome place. Loved it, would recommend it to anyone who visits..."
P.j. van der Merwe
"Apart from the friendly staff and the beautiful decorations around the groundbreaking incorporation of the power station into the Hotel. Not to..."
Thabiso Monkoe
"Rise and Dine breakfast with Fine and Country colleagues. Great service and..."
Debra Haskin Matthee
"After being on the road for two weeks on the back oh a motorcycle to stop and have such luxury and flawless service was just what we needed...."
Sandy Starbuck
"It was super amazing the staff and the therapist definitely some of the best!!! Im a salon owner myself and have to say very professional and so nice..."
Donna Olivier
"With its unique design and decor and stunning setting, the Turbine has become an iconic Knysna hotel. Great service from an inspired team adds to the..."
Jeannine Orzechowski
"This is very interesting and fascinating place to eat. Outstanding service, and very tasty, well prepared food. For a hotel of its star rating,..."
Phil Cooper
"Situated on Thesen Island and therefore a little out of the way of the busier, more touristic Knysna Waterfront, the Turbine Hotel is in an excellent..."
Neels Van Rooyen
"We stayed 2 nites as part of a group from Canada. Warm welcome and great food and service. A really fun place as it is not typical hotel. Innovative..."
Donna May
"A wonderful Christmas menu, elegant food and such a beautiful setting! I was so thrilled at the beautiful presentation and the stunning..."
Brenda Caplen
"Top recommendation for breakfast in the area! The staff are exceptionally well trained and the food never disappoints in the breakfast department...."
Danielle Van Der Vaart
"We stayed in this hotel, an old power station which had been restored with lots of old machinery still there. Looks beautiful. Dinner was great,..."
Paul.vermeij
"Our visit to The Island Cafe was a pleasant surprise! Stunning, interesting venue. Build around the old Power station on Thesen Island. A..."
Marentia Van Kasterop
"Interesting location inside the old Knysna and Plettenberg bay power station. The service was only average, but the food was well prepared and..."
Dirk Roets
"Stopped in for some lunch. Very good chicken wrap 🌯 one of the best wraps 🌯 I had . Coffee ☕ also very nice and strong. The staff were all..."
James Ross
"This was one of the most fun lunch experiences in Knysna. The decor and how everything is incorporated is just amazing. Food is also very delicious..."
Nastasja Roberts
"Excellent food in a magical environment! The restaurant is set inside the old turbine room, with numerous tables placed in between the turbines and..."
Frandrich Kraamwinkel
"The best place for breakfast. Service is quick and friendly. Plenty of seating area. You are in and out quick to enjoy rest of day. The meals are..."
Ted Eliakis
"Lemon meringue and Carrot cake is very..."
AKH
"What a beautifully upcycled building and most exquisite decor. Tasty food and gluten free option available. Friendly staff and a beautiful view of..."
Kclee J
"Beautiful place. Pet friendly. Absolute awesome ambiance, delightful and great selection of food and super service. What a..."
Hugo Potgieter
"A cafe in the Turbine Hotel on Tvesen Island. Hotel build around an old turbine. Chic decor incorporating the original turbine machinery. Fantastic..."
victoria newton-king
"Such a beautiful place! The cafe is lovely. You can sit down inside or outside overlooking the Thesen islands canals. Warm and welcoming atmosphere...."
Anastasia Freeman
"Amazing decor and our meal was very good. Will definitely return to enjoy the beautiful outside setting and try more on the menu. The service was..."
karen abrams
"Love this place! I only went to the cafe but need to stay at the hotel next time! Great staff and great..."
Kelly Kolesky
"Friendly and helpful staff going that extra mile and the manager went out of her way to ensure I got service. Food was divine and the location is..."
Mayibongwe Lunga
"Excellent experience. Food was first class, while surrounding was styleful and different from the run-of-the-mill. Would love to go there..."
Iwalda Bezuidenhout
"Relaxing atmosphere in which to enjoy coffee/tea/drinks and a bite to..."
Carol Millward
"Had a lovely dinner here and really convenient if you stay at the..."
Tyrone