TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated September 2024

The Island Cafe

74/100 (797 ratings)

Restaurants

Gluten Free Options

International

Cafe

African

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Breakfast

Dinner

Lunch

Brunch

Drinks

The Island Cafe Burger

D’S Seafood Curry

Cheesecake

Sticky Toffee Pudding with a Choc Chip & Almond Ice-Cream

Basil Pesto Penne with Goat’S Cheese & Pickled Forest Mushrooms

Eggs Hollandaise & Omlette

Lamb

Ice-Americano

Fish

Granola Fruit & Yoghurt

Roast Chicken & Cous Cous Salad

Burger

Fresh Saldanha Bay Oyster

capuchino

Breakfast Plate

Woodburners Breakfast

Bread Basket

Patagonian Squid & Chouriso

Beef

Coffee of the Day

Flapjacks with Berries

Mushroom Toast

Bread Plate

Eggs Hollandaise

Salad

Express Breakfast

Sit down

International

African

Café

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Serves Alcohol

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Reservations

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Seating

Table Service

Lunch

Drinks

Brunch

Breakfast

Dinner

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..."

Reset

There is only one restaurant

Cuisine

Dietary restrictions

Meals

Structure

Dishes

Best Roast Chicken & Cous Cous Salad in Knysna

Ranking

Sort A-Z

near you

Filters