TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

"A quaint place to visit. Really comforting home vibe. When it is cold the fire place is really nice and warms the place up. There is also blankets if..."

Alexander Meister

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

Daniela`s At Leisure Isle Lodge

Pembreys

Miso & Ginger Braised Pork Belly

Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri

Continental Breakfast

Our Chef's Pan Fried Line Fish of the Day

350g Sirloin with Gorgonzola and Fig Sauce

Salad

Waffles

Steak with Chips and Marrow

Crab

"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)

Seafood Platter for Two

Chicken Pasta with Marinara Sauce

Butternut Salad

Cheesecake

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

Seafood Platters

Fresh Local Wild Oysters in the Half Shell

Prawns

Fish Cappuccino

Succulent Springbok Carpaccio

Deep Fried Milk Tart Pancake

Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce

Wheelchair Accessible

Cafe Z

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Cafe Mario

85/100 (5241 ratings)

Ham and Mushroom Wheat Free Pizza

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

All That Jazz

Salmon and Hake Fishcake

Home Made Pumpkin Fritters

Arty Sourdough Foccacia

Super Large Anchovette Toast on Home Made Sourdough Ciabatta

Large Home Made Quiche by Master Quiche Chef

Scorched Meringue Cake

Stoneground Wholeweat and Caramelized Onion Bread by Master Baker

Home Made Chicken Mayo on 100 Rye Baked by Master Baker

Apple Crumble Tarte Tatin

Fresh Pastei De Nata

Artisan Breads with Live Sourdough Plant Culture

Scrambled Eggs Salsa

Fresh Croissants and Cappuccino

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good vibes and warmth oooze from the owners and staff. Food is authentic, honest, fresh and delicious . A must if you are holidaying in Knysna..."

Lara Fenton

"Geeat Food, Great Vibe, Great Staff, Great..."

Elani Heunis

"The best sour dough bread in the Garden Route! Try it with Jean's Avo and Liver..."

Chris Du Preez

"When you are at Knysna Waterfront, continue to Food Lover's Market. All That Jazz is hidden away next to Food Lovers Market. They have a very..."

Johan Human

"Lovely little Bistro with freshly baked cakes and food to have while enjoying the jazzy atmosphere of place in Paris abroad but still very..."

Ruben Hough

"Food was quite nice and well presented. One of our favourite coffee shops in..."

Stefano Schoonees

"I ordered a take away today. The hot chicken salad was just..."

Anne-Marie Van Zyl

"Fresh hake, mushrooms and chips, what a mouthwatering breackfast for a Monday..."

Neels Engelbrecht

"Realy nice Ice coffee.Great food Friendly..."

AA

"Beautiful little cafe and bakery. Prompt, friendly service. Pleasant experience. Nice..."

Naomi Slabber

"Fabulous place to stop. Sit in the shade. Very hospitable and time to chat. Coffee, buns, breakfast etc... all..."

Robert J. W. COLLINS

"A "must" every time when I'm in Knysna! The decor is fabulous and inviting. The food consistent and totally sublime. The owners are super friendly..."

Catherine Linky

"A good place to stop for a quick bite or a cup of coffee/cuppacino or tea. A friendly restaurant/bakery with its own charm and vibe. Delicious..."

Butterfly

"This takes you back to Elvis. This is the perfect stop for breakfast, lunch or freshly baked pies, quiches and bread. The waiters a friendly and they..."

Andi Wolmarans

"The nicest owners and polite staff. There is amazing baked goods to eat. Excellent outdoors ahead with great cafe..."

Tanika McKay

"lovely little hidden gem with best bread ever and awesome owners ego are the most kindest souls i have ever..."

zeeb brown

"Always friendly service. Delicous coffee and devilish cakes. Great little..."

Zeb Eales

"Love the food & especially the coffee,service ...relaxed ambience...sit inside or outside lovely place to relax..."

Katz Forrest

"Lovely service, food was great. There was something for the whole..."

Maryke Mintchev

"Conveniently situated, interesting decor, friendly service, yummy..."

Theodora KFM Cutler

"Beautiful place to enjoy a yummy coffee and..."

Vannessa Murphy

Chatters

85/100 (5378 ratings)

Beef & Bacon Burger with Fries

Waffles

Cheesecakes

Chicken Liver Parfait

Trio of Mini Desserts

Accepts American Express

"What an awesome place... from the moment we got there, service was definately 5 star. Our waitor, Lance, was a breath of fresh air and the food was..."

Emelia Brown

"Absolutely love this place. Very nice vibe and pretty scenario. Also the service is wonderful and the pizza delicious! Would definately recommend..."

Leana Lourens

"We are on holiday from Sydney and tried to find a restaurant who understands the importance of gluten free especially for coeliacs. I am glad to..."

Brenda Van Rensburg

"great friendly service & delicious pizza’s! & Limestone Hill unwooded chardonnay! my fav. wine! how did they..."

Jenni Parfett

"Rob, Clare and his folks are tremendous restaurateurs who understand the importance of quality family service and a superior pizza time after time to..."

Phil Golson

"Our 'Have to'-stop in Knysna. Amazing pizza with friendly..."

Lorette Terry

"Ordered some take outs tonight and had a glass of wine while I waited. Friendly staff members and great pizzas. Keep up the good..."

De Vries Cronjé

"One of the best. Always exceeds expectations. The pasta is out of this world and atmosphere is awesome. Been here several times and will keep coming..."

Wouter Gerber

"Y U M M M ! Best pizza in Knysna, heck best pizza in the Garden Route, and the desserts are to die..."

Kobus Kruger

"Best pizza...lovely spot..will definately be back again..."

Lauren Stead

"The best Pizza ever!! Excellent Service, friendly staff, my favorite restaurant in the Garden..."

Mandy Houston

"Loved the Pizzas, and the servise but my husband chose wine that cost R412. by mistake without his glasses on. I was the only one amused. We will be..."

Veronica Grundlingh

"Everything made on site fresh, including bases that cater for every intolerance. Pasta is fantastic as well as..."

Dougie Collin

"Quality of the food exceptional..."

Sue Peacock

"Homely Place, Good Music, Friendly+Quick Service and the best part... Amazing Food!! Decent amount of vegetarian options. Must Try - Popeye’s..."

Dr. Swapnil Mahade

"This bistro came highly recommended in the internet and seeing as we felt like wood fired pizza we decided to try. It's a beautiful set up on the..."

Wayonette Schreiber

"Outstanding! Their pizza truly is so delicious! Had the gluten-free base with the Warner pizza, and couldn't be more impressed! The management are..."

Nici Romy Avzaradel

"Incredible service with a smile , amazing atmosphere here and the food is on a other level. Thoroughly enjoyed every bite. Definitely will be back..."

Ryan Bomb

"Can I just say that this place has the most amazing pizza! Woodfired and thin crust, real italian style. The choices of pizzas are endless and they..."

Rache De Goede

"Lovely food, great ambience and good service. Enjoyed a quiet dinner with a child. Worth a visit when you are in town. Quite a few options for..."

Subramanian

"Very good pizzas made with fresh ingredients and available in smaller sizes which was great. Delicious home made ice cream and friendly, attentive..."

Andrea

"Upon a night time stroll, we stopped by this charming little bistro for a quick dessert. The dessert menu changes daily so you know that everything..."

Genevieve Law

"Amazing, amazing, amazing!!! Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Lived up to their great reputation with every bite. Will definitely be back..."

Dheshia Govender Kanniah

"Great food , great place , great service. Worth visit again and again!They have got Nice range of pizzas -'brunos' is my favorite with the taste..."

Amol Birar

"Out of all the pizza joints we tried out in the knysna/plet area, this was definitely the tastiest and best prepared pizza of our trip, beating out..."

Pieter Van Der Westhuizen

"Looking for a quiet and relaxed atmosphere? Tasty milkshakes? Amazing Pizza? Then you are at the right place :) Chatters Bistro all of this plus..."

Melissa Van Der Westhuizen

"It was very nice to find such an amazing Italian restaurant that could accommodate us on very short notice during The Oyster Festival. The waiters..."

Julian Smith

"Chatters Bistro is situated in central Knysna at a really nice spot. Woodburning pizza oven..... Good wines... What more to..."

Marentia Van Kasterop

"Best pizza's in knysna. Amazing atmosphere. Awesome service when not to busy. But mad house when busy. Definitely a must when in..."

Christopher Fernandes

"The true test of a good place to eat is where the locals go to eat!! When they say best pizza in town they mean it.Can not fault the food or..."

Dave Haigh

"We are real pizza snobs. Probably one of the best pizzas I had ever eaten. Excellent vibe, great food with huge variety of pizza topping. Crispy thin..."

Thea

"It can become overwhelming trying to decide where to eat, I'm extremely glad we stubbed across this gem. The service and food was simply outstanding..."

Lusantha

"Had a impromtu pizza break after leaving the waterfront. Loved it so much we returned to knysna 2 days later for another round. Enjoyed the pizzas,..."

Zakz M-V

"We dined at Chatters whilst on a mini holidayat Knysna, and being a Monday evening, expected it to be quiet - it was anything but! Within 30min all..."

Megan Bellinger

"Food was top quality. Ordered pizzas and they didn't disappoint. Service was not as good as the food though. It may have been due to how busy they..."

Ben Wikner

"This was a really random pick of choice for a lunch stop but we saw a sign that said best oven pizza and it sure was 😊 despite the humid heat the..."

Kendra Gypsy-Princess Hughes

"Chatters Bistro is seeped in history as when Knysna was still a railway town it was used as a railway house for the train workers, the owners of..."

Courtney StarBerry

"We went to this restaurant as a family on holiday. We are seated outside in a very pleasant setting. The menu offers mainly pizza and pasta dishes,..."

Johan Vorster

"On a rain drenched day in knysna, we decided on take-out pizzas ( and a pasta) from Chatters. Located in a quaint old house in Gray St., the..."

Ryan Goodman

"Simply the best pizza in the area. The service is good too. Kid friendly and great ambience. Only negative is the street view with beggars always..."

Mike Duplessis

"This is the place to be on the evening prior to the Knysna Half and Marathon. You will require a booking to be seated. Great pizza and an even better..."

Travis

"The best pizza in Knysna! We're here for the Big 5 Sport Challenge and Oyster Festival and we've had it a couple of times already. Really friendly..."

Emilie Van Baalen

"Really good pizza restaurant with takeaway. Very quick, very tasty and it's nice place to have a glass or two whilst waiting for your pizza. Highly..."

Darren Franks

"Just popped in for some lunch, best decision of the day. There was 6 of us and they were packed but made a table up for us, the incredible service..."

Toby S

"The pizza was amazing. I follow Jain diet strictly i.e. No onion and garlic and they customized the pizza for me. I was so happy and satisfied with..."

Shaily Shah

"I have not tasted Pizza so good in a long time. I went in because the reviews were great, and I was not disappointed. The best Pizza in Knysna for me..."

Mmenyana Ranku

"Very friendly service, nice and cosy terrace but most importantly... the best pizza on the garden route. Thin, not drowning in cheese and clearly..."

Peter Zentjens

"Love the relaxed atmosphere, The pizzas are great, friendly, and efficient service. Good wines per..."

Martin Reimann

"Fantastic team of people and incredible pizzas and pasta....and I am not even a pasta lively. Just a great place a bit like Cheers...home from..."

pankaj patel

"If you happen to go to knysna make sure you visit Chatters. Their pomodoro pasta was as good as their owners. The restaurant is run by Claire and her..."

Akshita Jain

"Great pizza place, the nicest place in Knysna we know of! I really like that you can effectively make your own pizza on top of a normal margarita. If..."

Niklas Meuter

"The best 5star Pizza and service ever!! They will definitely see me..."

Antoinette Jansen Van Rensburg

"Absolutely the best pizza we've ever had. Thank you for your friendliness and great tasting food. The milkshakes are creamy and..."

Deon Thomas

"Great choice of pizza and an enormous selection of wine. Couldn't ask for.much..."

Stuart Boston

"Always delicious. Freshly prepared wood-fired pizza table-side in the garden at..."

Chantal Bruwer

"Best pizzas in Knysna is a big claim, but Chatters lived up to it! Yum, new favourite..."

Megs Hollis

"The pasta was delicious, and the service was excellent. Small and cosy restaurant, which we will definitely visit..."

Sonia du Toit

"Had the most incredible pizza!! If you're in town you have to try try the "La Jacqueline" pizza and ask them to add Avos to it!!... You can thank me..."

Christian Strydom

"Gluten free pizza was not too bad considering it's SA and not Italy (where we come from)! My husband liked his pizza too. Very good service and nice..."

Martina M.

"We had a lovely meal here on our last night in Knysna. The service was great, and the food was delicious. Their dessert menu looked epic but I was..."

Bianca capazorio

"Delicious pizza in town. The service is awesome. Staff are very..."

Khalid AlShamlan

"The best pizza in town! This time I took it one step further and tried the cheesecake which I had with a cappucino - delicious! Its also very close..."

Lutske Newton

O Pescador Restaurant

85/100 (2644 ratings)

Chef's Seafood Platter

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

"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)

Cappuccino and Cortado

Hake and Calamari

Meringue

Buttery Crust Lemon Meringue

Cakes

Fish

Cheesecake

Moules Frites Saldanha Bay Mussels

Milkshakes

Fish & Chips

Smoked Salmon Hollandaise with Avocado

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

Lunar Cafè

Wheelchair Accessible

Indigo Deli

"Fantastic place to enjoy a good cappuccino and delicious eats overlooking the ocean. Friendly and efficient service contributes to a great..."

Katja Forster

"Nice little place in a beautiful location, always have very nice food and decent coffee. Never been disappointed when coming..."

James Ross

"Food always so nice and fresh! Lady behind Counter always friendly and rest of the staff always serving with a smile! Plus the views are amazing plus..."

James Ross

"Awesome little coffee shop. Really close to the beach. Delicious food and coffee. Super friendly..."

Abby “Abs” Vorster

"Great coffee and selection of desserts, cake and confectionary. Would recommend the decadent chocolate cake served with ice. Made for a delicious..."

Aqeel Bhika

"I went there today for a cake and tea and I was flabbergasted on how good it was the chocolate cake was perfect and nice and soft and I had a cup of..."

Eric Louw

"Staff is always friendly, and their coffee is divine. To top things off, you get a view to die for. It's definitely worth a stop on your way to, or..."

Adelia van Tonder

"They have the best Chicken, Mayo and Bacon Tramezzini on earth... Honestly never had..."

Charles de Beer

"We absolutely love this place! Ideal to get out of the sun for a few hours! The absolute best coconut, strawberry almond tart (mouth watering..."

Candice Van Eeden

"Food and service was top class. No..."

Lynda Boonzaier

"Wow I had the lemon drizzle cake, it was moist, lemony and absolutely divine. Unfortunately it was too cold to sit on the verandah but the cake and..."

BK C

"Nice little coffee shop close to the beach. They make a good coffee and offer a variety of home made cakes and snacks. The staff is friendly and the..."

Thomas Muecke

"Wonderful place to sit and relax before or after a walk on the beach. Satisfying cappuccinos with quite a selection of tasty treats. Today we tried..."

Claire Fowler

"The coffee was amazing and the decadent Chocolate cake had the most amazing fudgy mouthfeel, a masterpiece. I stole some carrot cake from my wife and..."

Daniel Prinsloo

"The best coffee ever. Very limited gluten free offering, the only item possible was a very rich and sugary tart. Even one savoury option would..."

Candice Panthera

"Excellent coffee and deserts and close to beach. Not a lot to eat apart from..."

Nikolaos Kyriacos

"Vegan options a plus Service a bit..."

Lynnette Steenkamp

"They’re open till 17:00 Good treats and Good..."

Stephen Geldenhuys

Blend Country Restaurant & Pub

84/100 (1084 ratings)

Crumbed Chicken Fillet

Salad

Xmas Tree Cake for Competition Only

Pesto

Oxtail and Mach

Pork

Honey & Mustard Chicken

Cocktails

Aardappel Worteltjes Gebakken Spek En Gemarineerde Kip

Oysters

بيتزا مرقريتا

Burger

Asian Stir Fry Vegetables

Chocolate Angelico Shooter

Almond Cheesecake

Delish Cappuccino

Pizza Chicken

Mussels in Creaming Sauce

Crème Brûlée

It's a Cocktail Can't for the Life of Me Remember What It Was Called

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Food was amazing! We all had the thai chicken curry and it was delicious. Portions were small, so the side cripsy fries and salad were nice. Well..."

Nathan Beuker

"Amazing totally atmosphere!!! Awesome live music and beer. Nice cocktails and pizzas 🍕🤤..."

Justin Van Rayner

"Fantastic open outdoor with limited indoor seating. Music on the weekends with live bands. Food is a wide range from Pizzas, burgers,fish,pasta,..."

John Littlefield

"Beautiful setting, food was fresh and well served. Friendly staff. Was looking out to dance a bit but music wasnt that great. Other the that will..."

Belinda van Rooyen

"One of the best steak I had in South Africa.👌outstanding service and good food..."

khaled alsheddi

"Fantastic food, lovely setting, great..."

Carla Engelbrecht

"Very relaxing location, food was very nice. Have very nice cocktails and do quite a lot of music events and special hours! Prices are a bit steep but..."

James Ross

"Everything was perfect until we finished our mains. The kalamari strips were delicious, so is the burger, pasta, pizza and the steak de paris. After,..."

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"It was busy evening but waitress still took the time to check we were alright with drinks and that our orders were correct. Look forward to going..."

Patrick Beales

"Lovely vibe with live music. Covid-19 protocol in place. Excellent service. The food was delicious! My hubby and I had the fish and chips and grilled..."

Laurian Walker

Zachary's Bistro

84/100 (1850 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

The Bell Tavern

84/100 (1924 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Non-smoking restaurants

"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..."

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