TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Cruise Cafe

78/100 (996 ratings)

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"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..."

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