TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

"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..."

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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

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

Rib & Rump

Cheese griller breakfast

Cola Tonic with Lemonade

Calamari

200g Steak Cheesy Prawns

Calamares

Seafood Platter for 0ne

Ribs

Chargrilled Rump Steak with Chips Onion Rings and Cheese Sauce

Prawns

Cheddamelt Chicken Schnitzel with Cheese Sauce and Vegetables

Fish

english breakfast

Spare ribs

"Possibly the best steak I've eaten in Knysna and at a reasonable price too!Am definitely putting on my list of recommendations for my guests. Try the..."

Tasha Vermaak De Aguiar

Tracy Human

"I'm yet to eat ribs like this that have been prepared in this manner. Just disintegrates off the bone. Awesome place. Fish dishes are just as good...."

Ian Knott Craig

"Ons het dit so baie geniet dat ons dadelik weer ñ aand bespreek het!!! Die beste ooit. ...."

Adelizé Havenga

"Amazing food..total surprise...not what I thought when I saw the..."

Nicky Droomer

"1st time Rib & Rump, will definitely return again, not only do they serve amazing food, but deliver their services with so much passion. Thank you..."

Jo-ann Lewis

"Had the new espetada - BRILLIANT!! PERFECT RUMP! Served with chips and a sauce of your choice. REALLY, REALLY DELICIOUS!! THANK..."

Maureen Nicholas

Daniela`s At Leisure Isle Lodge

Pembreys

Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri

Our Chef's Pan Fried Line Fish of the Day

Continental Breakfast

350g Sirloin with Gorgonzola and Fig Sauce

Tofu Katsu Curry

Cakes

Salad

Steak with Chips and Marrow

Seafood Paella

Crab

Miso & Ginger Braised Pork Belly

"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..."

Felix Blitzer

Anchorage Restaurant

86/100 (2132 ratings)

Chicken Pasta with Marinara Sauce

Butternut Salad

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

Cheesecake

Fresh Local Wild Oysters in the Half Shell

Seafood Platters

Fish Cappuccino

Prawns

Succulent Springbok Carpaccio

Deep Fried Milk Tart Pancake

Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce

Seafood Platter for Two

Wheelchair Accessible

Cafe Z

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

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

East Head Cafe

84/100 (5889 ratings)

Buttery Crust Lemon Meringue

Cakes

Moules Frites Saldanha Bay Mussels

Fish

Cheesecake

Smoked Salmon Hollandaise with Avocado

Cappuccino and Cortado

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Put this restaurant at the top of your list for where to eat in Knysna! It was recommended to us when we were shopping on Thesens Island. You can't..."

Noah Vaughan

"worth a visit. good food, good service. coffee ok. parking lot is full on..."

Chris Eberhardt - Hochzeitsfotograf

"25 George Rex Drive, The heads, Knysna. Everything about this place is amazing! The food is excellent and the cake is even better!! The staff is..."

Naz Alexander

"Beautiful setting, friendly staff and the food was great. The steak burger was done to..."

Cornelia Moll

"Such a nice view, very very friendly staff that checks up on you. Lovely food and cheesecake! A must-visit cafe when you're at knysna heads..."

Lisha

"Truly an experience not to be missed. From the most friendly staff to the excellent..."

Coenie Hammann

"A tad expensive, but the view is sooo worth it! It's such a scenic spot to have lunch at, thus is quite popular and you might have to wait for..."

Chantál Fourie

"Friendly staff, delicious food. I would recommend this establishment to..."

Tevin Prinsloo

"Possibly the best restaurant experience in South Africa. Unrivalled sea views over the Heads and simple dishes made and served with love. It's..."

Andrew Burns

"Delicious food. Beautiful setting and attentive staff. Couldn’t ask for more. But if I could it’s probably on the..."

Sujay Sanan

"First time here and was blown away by the friendly service, magnificent view of the lagoon, the quality of food and the prompt service. Once again,..."

dylan seagrove

"Best breakfast location ever! The service was spectacular, food perfect, and views outstanding. After breakfast you can take the short walk on to the..."

O Ozmeister

"Great views of Knysna Bay from east Head. Awesome service 👏. Food is good and high quality. You won't leave disappointed. Small play area for..."

Indren Naidu

"Lovely views from a charming restaurant. Really nice fish and chips. The calamari and chips was nice just unfortunate that there is no grilled option..."

Gerardt Pierre Viljoen

"Very spacious restaurant with good inside but also outside seating. Outside area is protected with a tent but open to the water side. Good view and..."

Julian Sievers

"Very nice Café! Lovely to sit outside, even if it's a bit chilly. Small fleece blankets given to sit on. Great views and nice walkways to explore in..."

Vanessa Maart

"The food was Devine and the setting lovely. They have a seating area that looks out on the river. The staff was brilliant. The manager that worked..."

Colette Cartledge

"A lovely meal, beautiful view and excellent service. 10/10 recommend..."

Tarryn Elisabeth Haikney

Sailor Sam

"Stopped here by chance to take a call. The place was full and buzzing and decided to return to check it out.Ordered hake and chips, a..."

Zakiyya Cassimjee

"The place feels homely and the owner is very friendly. Food was absolutely delicious and very very cheap. My family and i enjoyed it very much...."

Sameeha Karolia

"Went to Sailor Sam on the recommendation of a friend for lunch. The place was chocobloc full so we returned for supper. Fish was fresh, mussels full..."

Mishkaah Edwards

"Value for your money...for sure. Not the bests hake and chips I’ve ever had, but still very good. Service is good and the owner seems to have a..."

Neethling Naudé

"I bought the R75 combo - hake, calamari, 2 × mussels & chips with potato salad extra - absolutely delicious!!! Owner very friendly & helpful...."

Karen McCarroll

"Wow for such a small shop the food is delicious and fresh. We had the mix box (calamari and muscles with half rice and half chips) verrryyy..."

Palesa Mogale

"If you looking for cheap fresh fish for takeaway then this is place to go.Had calamari, chips and rice and my friend had seafood basket.Fish was..."

A Foodie Travels

"Being from Cape Town I know about fish and chips. I won't say I'm an expert but I know my stuff. This is by far the best bang for buck fish and..."

Cptboytjie

"Stopped here for a quick bite while touring the Western Cape on my motorcycle. Barely sat down and food was ready. Had calamari and chips. Was very..."

aka Pieta

"So delicious! Not halal certified, but they do not serve any alcohol, and have no meat products. Also no alcohol in cooking/ food..."

Saleemah Jaffer

"A super friendly older man served us and let us choose our own pickle fish so that we could choose the biggest one. The store itself is neat and..."

Carmen Jacobs

"Owner is a fantastic guy. Been going there many years as we take the garden route to durban. Always great to eat there and quality of food always..."

Shamieg Daniels

"Fantastic fish and chips. Really good value and tasty! Owner is super friendly and a long time resident in..."

Lauren Churcher

"Great service, great food. Great atmosphere 👌 👏 thanks for the lovely experience!!! Will definitely see me..."

Heidi Damons

"Stunning good fish at really respectable prices. We just loved the sole and the hake .... and of course the chips are to die..."

Johan du Buson

"Had the snoek. Lots of bones but was awesome. No meat or alcohol served. Lunch time special of hake, a roll, coleslaw and chips is quite nice...."

Aqeela Ebrahim

"Amazing little shop right next to the police station. Came here for a quick takeaway dinner on our first evening in Knysna; owner was super friendly..."

Stephanie L

"Food was amazing...the most friendliest host with querky stories...if u luv seafood and want a halaal option on the garden route...stop there and..."

Yusrah Mohamed

"We enjoyed the food here. The chips were really good. I had the prawn dippers. My husband had calamari, hake and chips. The sweet chilli sauce that..."

Yvonne Maree

"The seafood was delicious and extremely well priced. Don't let the location fool you as Sailor Sam is a true hidden gem. My boyfriend had the Seafood..."

Lene Esterhuizen

"Unlike 34 degrees or fresh line, we could get takeaways from Sailer Sam. Good prices and good food. Highly recommended for a visit to..."

Anthony Widlake

"Everything is very..."

Игорь Курганов

"The best fish, chips and calamari we've had in a long time. Excellent service. Highly..."

Deon Lourens

"The owner was very friendly and helpful. The food was excellent and we will go back when we get the..."

Jon Petterson

"One of the most amazing fish and chips you’ll ever taste. If you visit Knysna having Sailor Sam is an absolute MUST. The only downside is that..."

Yumna Tyer

The Bell Tavern

84/100 (1924 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

34 South

83/100 (7006 ratings)

Seafood Platter for 2

Curry

Crab

Seafood Platter for Two

Fresh Oysters Rockefeller

Grilled Kingklip and Sole

Fresh Chicken and Pork Rib Combo

Seafood Platter for One

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

"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..."

Wes Bischoff

"Great place, amazing view, wonderful service - best pizza I have had in a while and the gluten free pizza my daughter had was very..."

Sarah Taylor

"We had a great time visiting 34 Degrees on the last day of the Oyster Festival....food was amazing, and staff super friendly, positive and helpful..."

Carlo Klopper

"4 times in a row you guys nailed it. This place is by far the best seafood I have had in knysna, not to mention the excellent service and stunning..."

Jaun Le Roux

"Stunning place and a must see when you visit the area. The food is tops, they squeeze fresh juice everyday, you *will* enjoy it. The atmosphere is..."

Taylee Julius Swart

"My most favorite place always best food and Sushi, and the most awesome views ever. Be back sooner than..."

Gary Kemp

"Awesome service knowledgeable and food excellent waitress awesome and a perfect place to sit and enjoy the..."

Tessa Tovell

"Great place for amazing and delicious fresh seafood. Loved everything about the..."

Beekay Mathosa

"It was the best food and service ever. Thank you very much you will definitely see me every week. Can't wait for the sushi on Monday with my..."

Etienne Stander

"We had Seafood Bisque, Mussels followed by Seafood Curry and Seafood Paella. Way too much food but all excellent. Lovely staff! Really nice dinner...."

Glynis Chapman

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

Freshline Fisheries

83/100 (5662 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

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

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

Sirocco

82/100 (3717 ratings)

Chicken Strips and Chips

Fish

Mussels

Seafood Platter for Two

Bronie Mit Vanilleeis

Nachos

Sirocco Seafood Platter

Prawns and Rice Special

Asian Beef Short Rib r124

Accepts American Express

"We are here following the Oyster Tour. The staff was extremely accommodating (we wanted a heater!) and friendly. We had all been craving sushi and..."

Noah Vaughan

"As always, nothing to fault! Sushi was once again amazing and the atmosphere was great. The live music an added bonus and we enjoyed Jaco with his..."

Jako Kruger

"This place is a must see, when in Knysna. The seafood platter is rich in flavor and very suitable for two persons. Staff is super friendly and..."

Ken Gericke

"The restaurant has wonderful views on the lake. The service was great the food tasted good but the price was expensive little..."

FAHAD ALMANSOORI

"Very pretty place on the edge of the water. Definitely fancier than most of the places we had been to in Knysna and pricier. But the food and drinks..."

Veronica Noakes

"Fantastic cappuccino, served hot and with a tasty biscotti. Sublime half-price Sunday sushi served speedy and with excellent service. Thank you Gcina..."

Laylaa S

"Service is incredible, super friendly staff. The sushi is from another world. Also the atmosphere at night is beautiful and romantic. We came here 3..."

Thierry B

"10 of us had a really nice evening here. We were quickly allocated a lovely table outside. The food was excellent ( I had the kingklip) and even..."

Rae Henderson

"Very good restaurant with a nice view on the lagoon. The service is absolutely fantastic. Everyone is so smiley and friendly. Our server Stephan was..."

Aline De Walsche

"Beautiful views and amazing food. Right on the waterfront and you get nice views of the estuary. Sirocco offers wine by the glass which is great. I..."

Szymon Welgus

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

Sirocco

80/100 (2025 ratings)

Sirocco Seafood Platter

Asian Beef Short Rib r124

Beef

Nachos

Bronie Mit Vanilleeis

Hake

Prawns and Rice Special

Margherita with Salami and Chilies

Nigiri

Lamb

Pasta

Chicken Burger with Chips

Pesto

Salad

Chicken Strips and Chips

Accepts American Express

Cruise Cafe

Gegrillter Tintenfisch

Coastal Oysters

Kiddies Burger and Chips

Hake

Tempora Prawns

Salad

You Making Me Crazy & Strawberry Daiquiri

Tempura

Chili

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

The Island Cafe

The Island Cafe Burger

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

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

Eggs Hollandaise & Omlette

Beef

Ice-Americano

Granola Fruit & Yoghurt

Roast Chicken & Cous Cous Salad

Fresh Saldanha Bay Oyster

capuchino

Woodburners Breakfast

Breakfast Plate

Salad

Patagonian Squid & Chouriso

Bread Basket

Flapjacks with Berries

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Whet

"Wow ... what a wonderful meal. We ordered BBQ Chicken Espetada with Sweet Potato Chips, vegs and cheese sauce. The place to eat in Knysna. Lovely..."

E Fourie-Hendry

"Name changed from Quay four. This spot provides lovely view towards the heads as well as a sunset view. The also offer Kayak rental and tickets to..."

Mieke Bester

"Awesome...loved the vibe, food, front desk and food service was great. Def worth the visit....and we will be..."

Stefan Kruger

"Great food and cold bear...service top..."

AA

"Beautiful view. Best beef rib eye espetada ive ever had! Oysters are..."

Cheronne van Rensburg

"Very good choice for interesting choices for lunch..."

Yvonne Vurovecz

"Amazing scenery, delicious food, chilled atmosphere, couldn’t ask for a better way to enjoy an afternoon with good company. I ordered a Butter Fish..."

Chantal van Wyk

"Got let down by Rib and Rump/Fishline - despite a booking by our B&B owner. No worries - their poor service was more than compensated for by..."

Debbie Griffiths

"Had breakfast there in June - best Eggs Benedict in the Southern hemisphere! We were there again recently for a lunch - Chicken Espatada was done to..."

Dave Lawson

"This restaurant has really great food. Great coffee. Great location with a stunning view of the waterfront. It got a good vibe as well -very..."

Zaina De Araujo

"Menu layout is really great and food very..."

gerhard maritz

"Had an awesome time there for the PnP wine..."

Adrian “AJ” van Tonder

"Unpretentious. Friendly service. Reasonable prices. Fried hake was cooked properly and was substantial. Burger was also..."

Eric Miller

The Drydock Food Co

71/100 (4550 ratings)

Sirloin Steak and Chips

Dark Chocolate Brownie

Seafood Combo

Burger

Apple Strudel

White Chocolate Creme Brulee

Large Coastal Oysters

Oyster Experience

Riblets Served with Chips

Hake

Kahlua Chocolate Mousse

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"What a lovely place to eat at when in Knysna. My husband and I visited them twice while honeymooning. Romantic, amazing, friendly and service, and..."

Lenke Kruis

"Excellent service. The food is pricy but definitely worth it. Had a great experience and will surely recommend to friends and..."

Ancia Schlemmert

"We had a sushi platter which was delicious. The vibe was awesome with excellent live music. Highly..."

Brenda Wild

"My wife and I try and go there every Friday. Excellent food, excellent service and excellently situated. Definitely recommend to family and friends..."

Denzil Bush

"We didn't wait long considering we didn't book. The food was divine. From seafood to steak as we eat different types. Our waiter took good care of..."

Ciky Licky

"Went there for Mom’s 60th birthday. They treated her like royalty. Lennox is a fantastic waiter, he organized the entire staff to sing happy..."

Sue Theron

"My husband and I had an absolutely amazing experience at Drydock. The food is lovely, staff is friendly and cocktails are to die for. The views are..."

Lasheigh Nicole O'Ehley

"We had the best waiter in the entire restaurant, and he was a trainee!!! Superb service from him, thank you! The food was great, but the sushi..."

Bradley Ainge

"Out with a group of friends scouting for a restaurant able to accommodate us during load-shedding. Drydock was there for us, and nothing on the menu..."

Kurt Erasmus

"Patagonian Squid Tubes - an amazing dish that I ordered (flavour profile was amazing). Combine that with the great view, gives you a very relaxed and..."

Johannes

"Amazing Oysters and outstanding Platter. Service was timely and friendly. Everything was fresh. Left there happy and full. Recommend this spot..."

Jonathan Thomas

"Stopped off for dessert and coffee. Apple crumble tasty and well presented. Friendly staff who were not intrusive. Enjoyable and out of miserable..."

Daniel Martinho

"This restaurant has just about everything you would expect from a 6-star establishment. From the moment you enter the restaurant until you finished..."

Chad Flores

"We took a chance and popped in around 9.30 ish on New Year’s Eve. They found a table for 2 upstairs and we were so glad they did!Our..."

Jenni From The Block

"They had a great oyster and beer special, loved that. Food was average, calamari’s were a bit over spiced. The value for money was on the lower..."

Erica Geldenhuys

"Had a very pleasant dinner here. Biggest plus is the setting. Fantastic views over the lagoon from the top deck. Calamari was crispy fried and juicy...."

Diederik Van 't Hof

"Sushi was decent , not too much rice which is what I expected for half price sushi , so pleasantly surprised.Service was very good , pleasant..."

Russel Roth

"Great food, excellent service from our waiter Stefan. Nice view overlooking the waterfront. What a great place for our last meal in Knysna......"

Dew Krog

"What a romantic little spot! We enjoyed dinner overlooking the dock by candlelight whilst the cosy fire burned away in the back ground.Of..."

Sheryll

"Great view, great wine, delicious oysters. A bit on the pricey side, but I suppose that is what they can charge tourists who want to see the water..."

Zoe Hawkins

"The Drydock surprised us!They do not have a lot of vegetarian options but the roulade was great and even enough for two to share...."

Marentia Van Kasterop

"The place has great view and we liked the food. The four of us ordered pork rubs, Sushi, Malaya lamb curry and Peri peri chicken. The food was good...."

Chetan Mathur

"Came for the half price sushi special as the other items on the menu are far too overpriced! Sushi was good but the pieces were abit on the small..."

Tiara Jorissen

"Stunning views, all 4 meals were excellent especially the baby cob which was the daily catch. Our waiter was knowledgeable and very..."

Leslie Pieters

"We had the burger special here on a Wednesday afternoon and everything was superb,service,food and view. The chippies that come with the Drydock..."

Pietie Vermaak

"A great spot for lunch, the view is absolutely breathtaking! The food and service was very impressive! Definitely worth a visit if in the area:)..."

Cayo Davids

"Went for lunch and everything was lovely...the view..spectacular!!!My partner had oyster to start...he loves them...not for me...he had..."

Brutal Pixie

"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

Wu's Chinese Restaurant And Sushi Express

"Great sushi! I had the chili tofu which was a bit too spicy and I would've liked more tofu, but it was still very tasty. The clear vegetable soup was..."

16341317r

"Decent place. Wu's is probably your best shot at food if you're in Knysna around peak season. Try the Hake Stir Fry which is actually quite amazing;..."

Akie Chhabra

"It was pouring with rain and every restaurant at the Waterfront didn't have a table free - except for Wu's. this restaurant has a lovely ambience and..."

Melanie Du Toit

"We were looking for a nice Chinese Restuarant whilst on holiday in knysna and found this Restuarant in the water front of knysna. The food were Good...."

Jason De Jonge

"Great sushi. Everything was done right. My friend said that the seafood fried noodle had tinned mussels and shrimp you could barely see which is not..."

Michelle Lindsay

Ocean Basket Knysna Quays

70/100 (1634 ratings)

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