Best english breakfast in Knysna

6 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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Rib & Rump
Rib & Rump
87/100 (271 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Steakhouse
Dinner
Lunch
Strawberry Milkshake
Ranch Breakfast
Waffle
Nachos Mexicana
Bar One Milkshake
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
Rinderfilet
Cheese griller breakfast
Banana Milkshake
"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
"Highly recommended for the best top quality food, outstanding service and friendly Chef Gibbs. Had the nicest peri-peri chicken livers and lamb shank..."
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
Cafe Mario
Cafe Mario
85/100 (5241 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
European
Pizza
Gluten Free Options
European
Mediterranean
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
heineken
Caprese
Tramezzini
Bolognese Pasta
Grappa
Al Salmone
Toasts
Pizza Mario
Tiramisu
Mexicana Pizza
Rucola Salat
Fettuccine Alfredo
Focaccia
Pasta
Veal Pizzaiola
Salad
Ham and Mushroom Wheat Free Pizza
Bruschette
Chili
Amalfi Pasta
Pesto
Calamari
Bruschetta Modo Mio
Spaghetti carbonara
Calamares
Autunno Pasta
english breakfast
شاي لآتيه
Cheese Cake
Sit down
Pizza
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"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
East Head Cafe
East Head Cafe
84/100 (5889 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Healthy
African
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Eggs Benedict
Fish
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Milkshakes
Fish & Chips
Burger
French Toast
Cocktail
Eggs Hollandaise
english breakfast
Curry
Cappuccino and Cortado
egg
Prawns
Hake and Calamari
Café latte
Buttery Crust Lemon Meringue
Coffee mocha
Eggs Benedict
Moules Frites Saldanha Bay Mussels
French Toast
Smoked Salmon Hollandaise with Avocado
Toasts
Salad
Cortado& Tall Latte
Omelette
Extra Pork Sausage
Carrot Cake
Calamari
Fish & chips
Hake
Calamares
Salmon
Cake of the Day
Meringue
Gourmet Beef Burger
Seafood Curry
Cakes
Sit down
Healthy
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Waterfront
Seating
Accepts Discover
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"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
L"opera Coffee Shop
L"opera Coffee Shop
80/100 (4 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Cafe
Cafe
Contemporary
Eiffel Hamburger
Carrot & Pineapple Cake
Coffee
english breakfast
Death by Chocolate
QUESTION: sedge bakery
Calamari and Salad
Café
Café
Contemporary
Cheap Eats
Le Opera Restaurant
Le Opera Restaurant
76/100 (243 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
International
Cafe
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Pancakes
Toasts
Cakes
Coffee
english breakfast
Death by Chocolate
Calamari and Salad
Eiffel Hamburger
Carrot & Pineapple Cake
Sit down
International
Café
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Waterfront
Reservations
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Wednesday special was calamari and rice which was really good! Was nervous about being the only customer in the restaurant, but the food was good...."
Cameron Parry
"Food - 8/10. The Chefs Special was amazing and well priced. The waffles were dry and burnt with very little chocolate sauce and ice cream. Service-..."
Annika Van Der Poel
"We had a wonderful time at the restaurant. Warm and cosy. We had the most delicious cappuccinos and cake. Let me tell you this is by far the best..."
Carina Agenbag
"This is my place to go if I want decent coffee and decent lunch at an affordable cost! , The weekly specials are always nice. The food is always..."
James Ross
"Nancy, the Manager, and all the staff made our groups experience warm and satisfying. They were polite and extremely accommodating of our group of..."
Audrey Campbell
"The best food I have eaten in a long time. Both in Germany and in South Africa. By far. Great selection and a treat for the..."
Finn Robens
"Great evening with friends, food and service very good. Friendly..."
Ruleen Visser
"Lovely waitresses and manager who serve customers with absolute professionalism. Good breakfast options, excellent coffee, and I can definitely..."
Melissa Blom
"Good and quick service. Their food portions are..."
Yoliswa Sidlova
"The pancakes were delicious. My daughter had the choc, banana and almond pancakes and I had the caramel banana..."
Wardiya Esack
"Quality is very consistent and has even improved greatly over the years. It's because of the same consistent staff working there. Coffee is good! The..."
Helene Paulsen
"We had breakfast there yesterday morning. The breakfast was very good. Hash brown was not a hash brown, it was fries cut up and onions served on top..."
Alfonso Da Silva
"Good food at reasonable prices. Great service. Very convenient..."
Hedy Carmody
"Consistently good! Breakfasts are to die for. Staff are well trained and friendly. Hrrat breakfast and lunch..."
Wayne Schmidt
Falcon Creek Spur Steak Ranch
Falcon Creek Spur Steak Ranch
70/100 (2336 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Steakhouse
Barbecue
Steakhouse
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Ribs
Banana Milkshake
english breakfast
Strawberry Milkshake
Spare ribs
Ranch Breakfast
Rinderfilet
Waffle
Cheese griller breakfast
Nachos Mexicana
Bar One Milkshake
Cola Tonic with Lemonade
200g Steak Cheesy Prawns
Seafood Platter for 0ne
Burger
Chargrilled Rump Steak with Chips Onion Rings and Cheese Sauce
Cheddamelt Chicken Schnitzel with Cheese Sauce and Vegetables
Sit down
Bar
Steakhouse
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"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