The best Restaurants in Knysna ranking of January 2025
138 restaurant menus in Knysna, (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)
"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..."
"Was treated to a birthday dinner and I must say this was an out of the world experience. Its 5 star for a reason. They have amazing wine selections..."
Rachel Kudzai Vukomba
"Outstanding as always!
One struggles to beat this place the views are outstanding, good or bad weather!
Staff are world class from Check in to check..."
Jonathan Van Jaarsveldt
"Absolutely amazing small and lovely place. Views, rooms and staff are..."
Atul Kochhar
"The place looks very nice i like it also their..."
Pinkie Mphefumlo
"Excellent spot. Did not disappoint. Staff were incredible and of course the view was spectacular.
Rooms were great. Only down side was the bathroom..."
Lisa Courtis
"Outstanding hotel with amazing views.
Food better than best restaurants.
Highly..."
Tony Stern
"The Whale Suite had the best view in the world. We never left our room for two days. Webster could not do enough for us. The meals were absolutely..."
Vivienne Simpson
"We had an incredible experience at Head Over Hills. The staff was so friendly and helpful. It was an intimate and personal feel. We especially..."
Meg Borghesi
"This was one of our best vacation stays to date! The hotel is overlooking a view most people would hike to see. The rooms are comfortable with..."
Patrick Panayotov
"Gorgeous! Great food. The rooms are quite small though. Staff are great. The view is truly out of this..."
Nthabiseng Marie
"Great location and the view is incredible. Staff is super friendly. Parking is a major issue so make sure you prepare for no spot or someone parking..."
Wayne Smith
"Easily one of the best views for a small intimate restaurant, the food was delicious, the service 5 star and we thoroughly enjoyed our evening out..."
KIFF Tackle
"Most amazing views and fantastic staff! Swimming in the pool, sipping on a drink is a dream!
Actual rooms are a little underwhelming for the price..."
Pete Wright
"The place itself was stunning.
The view was absolutely perfect
The staff so great, big thumbs up to Webster👍
Enjoyed every bit of the stay, felt..."
Ethan Smit
"Fantastic views of the Knysna Heads that could be enjoyed from the pool or our room. The wine selection is amazing and the food was awesome. The rain..."
Clive Hogarth
"A lovely Bed and Breakfast with welcoming staff. The setting of Head over Hills is absolutely beautiful with astounding views. We were only able to..."
Louis Sarok
"Absolutely the most amazing view I've senn in my life!!.. it made me cry :$.. at night, you can see the stars very clear and beautiful.. the room is..."
"This is a true organic bistro where you might wait a minute longer than in a fast food shop but receive the most delicious meals, best salads in..."
Angela Meister
"The food was good but the meal was marred by incredibly bad service.The waitress didn't have a clue.Never mentioned the specials and items..."
Martini
"This was the best meal of 2016 so far. Enough parking, quiet lovely setting, real organic food. The coffee tasted fantastic and the food even better...."
Marina Graupe
"This is the best lunch restaurant in Knysna. Excellent, imaginative salads and the most delicious Bouillabaisse. Small menu changes frequently...."
"Personally I think this was the best coffee my hubby has ever tasted! Staff was so kind n the atmosphere was so child friendly! We currently touring..."
Zulaka Khan
"Great hidden gem! Owner operated with all the attention that goes with it. Excellent food, coffee, service and value. Well..."
Jennifer Norman
"Guys, well done on bringing a bit of South America to our coastal town of Knysna! Amazing coffee (best in town?), great atmosphere/music/staff etc......"
Lorenza Francesca Allan
"This place is AMAZING!!
I’m an expat residing in the USA, we travel around a lot, and this place is one of my wife’s and mines favorite in the..."
David Vermaak
"I love working at POLVO Coffee. The staff is extremely friendly and the owner's contagious passion for his business works inspiring. The atmosphere..."
Esther Blaauwwiekel
"Great coffee. Highly recommend a stop there when passing through..."
Marolien Venter
"The best coffee in town, friendly service, delicious goodies. Specialty items available such as a delish salsa, organic corn chips and I love Jess's..."
Carla Lidstone
"Always had excellent coffee, freshly prepared snacks and friendly..."
Barbara Ikin-Matter
"Great service. Lovely atmosphere. Good coffee. Staff always very..."
Zeb Eales
"Fantastic food and coffee.... Will be back here everytime that I am in..."
John Fouche
"Great coffee, friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Very personable staff!..."
"We love the new look and all the goodies at Polvo. We had the Eggs Benedict today and it was absolutely delicious! My regular haunt for good coffee..."
Carla Lidstone
"Great coffee, I had a flat white for R26, they had a coffee and cake special for..."
Fg Fouché
"This is very unique little shop with great coffee great food and awesome service. It's a all round win. The food is all freshly made and the cakes..."
Markus Stoltz
"Love this coffee shop! Amazing Chai Latte! Most delicious pecan pie.
Got such cute gifts and wonderful owners who are passionate about what they do..."
Sam Vermaak
"This was my first visit and actually quite pleasant. It opens up early (07:00) if you want to have a light breakfast and a real good cup of coffee...."
Butterfly
"Simple yet brilliant with excellent coffee!
My wife and I, each had a Flat White while we shared a Carrot Cake and Red Velvet. The coffee was on..."
Rayno Kretzschmar
"Nice, relaxing vibe. Great coffee and delicious snack..."
Elisabeth Angileri
"Super coffees, great food/cakes, laidback atmosphere with the Knysna book exhange just around the corner; what more can a tourist ask for on a cloudy..."
Rouvé Engelbrecht
"A serious coffee place for people who like strong flavorful coffee. Just from the number of people there in the early morning you can see they..."
Robert Green
"Fantastic coffee. I try and go there every Monday when my coffee shop is closed. :) Cool staff, friendly owner and buttery..."
Kasi Arlow
"Laté is full of flavour albeit a little overshadowed by the milk. Excellent 🐔 pie and salad in a cosy casual atmosphere and friendly and..."
Banie Engelbrecht
"Good coffee, good food and very quiet, perfect for..."
Andre Guelmann
"Both the coffee and the food are amazing. Feel free to challenge the staff on their coffee making, they are both knowledgeable and..."
Rory Bolle
"I love this coffee shop. The best carrot cake with great coffee and wonderful..."
Henry Meyer
"Enjoyed the coffee.Friendly..."
AA
"Fantastic coffee good atmosphere service is always quick and with a smile love going..."
Bento1212 ghostly
"Best coffee in the Garden Route! Nice place to chill with friends or alone and enjoy freshly ground..."
"Wonderful setting on a fresh water lake, comforting food that filled the belly, super friendly service that made us feel very welcome. Had a chicken..."
Lyndall Marwick
"Situated in Lake Pleasant Living on the banks of the Groenvlei (Green Wetland) is a well hidden gem of a restaurant. Bistro on the Lake offers a..."
Tandy Sinclair
"Ate there once after it was highly recommended. While the steak was fantastic, I expected more than frozen veg warmed up. Give us some real veg!..."
Daniel Motz
"Unbelievable company!! Really thought this was going to be a struggle, most people think so… Govchain takes the stress and worry away. Two days..."
Sean Thirlwell
"We had 4 amazing meals which were all delicious but the Lentil Bobotie was definitely my favorite 😋😋 Staff always friendly and welcoming with a..."
Alwyn Du Preez
"Best pizza in town! Love the olde style pub and resturant vibe. Definitely worth a stop when going through..."
ricardo van greunen
"We been here a few times over the past 5 years and there food and service is..."
Paul Putter
"Enjoyed the pub lunch special, but the best part about this place is that it's very pet-friendly! The bar is pet-friendly and well behaved dogs can..."
Rachel Moncrieff-Robinson
"Absolutely delightful. We had calamari which was superb. Sheena so friendly. We will be..."
Leanne Fortune
"Fantastic... Good food... Excellent waiter/s... Especially Claude Boer from Prieska [NW..."
Cecilia Mangold
"Cheapest decent pizza's in the area and service is friendly. Though parking at peak times can be a bit..."
Nicholas Hoffmann
"6 stars if they had 1kg ribs hehe. 500g ribs was the..."
Giaan van Zyl
"Good food that makes you feel happy. Go try the Ribs or Schnitzel...."
Marius Britz
"The pizza is the best that I have had since moving to SA, Shelley said the Chicken Cordon Blue was..."
"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..."
Stoneground Wholeweat and Caramelized Onion Bread by Master Baker
Home Made Pumpkin Fritters
Apple Crumble Tarte Tatin
Super Large Anchovette Toast on Home Made Sourdough Ciabatta
Artisan Breads with Live Sourdough Plant Culture
Scorched Meringue Cake
Fresh Croissants and Cappuccino
Quiche
Home Made Chicken Mayo on 100 Rye Baked by Master Baker
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"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..."
"We came to try the chicken noodle Thai soup for R50 as that is a great deal. It was really delicious and the chilli is hot if you ask for hot 🔥. I..."
Riki Armstrong
"We really, really enjoyed this. My wife and I had been feeling a bit under the weather with allergies so we wanted some soup and something spicy. We..."
Noah Vaughan
"Delicious food for people looking for something spicy. The Angry Duck dish was fantastic and the Pad Thai with Chicken was enhanced by the addition..."
Joe Duff-Smith
"Bought from here several times and all i can say is absolutely amazing food, every single dish is authentic. Portion sizes are wonderful too. Not..."
Daniel Day
"I love this place! Name change from Royal Siam but still tastes wonderful! Woot! We’ll be..."
Melissa C. Kirchmann
"First time having Thai food. Ordered curries and was not disappointed. Very well prepared, large portions. Will definitely visit again when in..."
Craig Davis
"Amazing Thai deep tissue message (thank you Jang) and really good Thai dinner at the restaurant..."
adila aboobaker
"Whole family agrees it was an great experience...excellent service despite immmemt power cut. Delivered tasty food in a short period of..."
Melany Hendricks
"Thai massage with several options available make sure you are clear on the package price you want to avoid confusion later as you only pay at the end..."
Yakeen Sadiq
"Excellent Thai food at reasonable prices. Plenty of vegetarian options also available. Efficient and friendly..."
Gautam Nayak
"Wonderful vibe, friendly service, Thai massage right next door. Run by Thai and very authentic. Great..."
"We have had an awesome lunch including the best waffle we have had in a long..."
Florian Häntzschel
"At The Terrace, sitting on the deck outside, in the shade of the big green trees, we had the most incredible breakfast waffles and omelets ( chosen..."
Joshua Raats
"Excellent variety of waffles from breakfast waffles to dessert. Full bar and cozy..."
Nadene Kretschmann
"We had an enjoyable evening at The Terrace Restaurant. Tammy makes a person feel so welcome and part of the "family". The food was delicious and..."
Lisa Haggard
"The best eisbein I was served in a restaurant in years. My wife ordered spare ribs that was falling off the bone.
Great food and friendly service at..."
Moolis Moolman
"I am a tour guide, and I have had the pleasure of taking my guests to this gem in Knysna. Incredible food and warm, friendly service from the staff...."
ricardo bizarro
"The pizzas are delicious, the service is friendly and there is a great play area for the kids! I highly recommend this..."
Jo Kotze
"Great eisbein and chicken snitzel.... But most importantly the owner and team are..."
jacques vd vyver
"Always friendly service. Excellent food. Great place to..."
Hester Erasmus
"Best food, best service. We love this place and will be..."
Karin Fuchs
"Best Eisbein and ribs. Prices excellent. Lovely environment,..."
Yolinda Muller
"I love the ambiance at The Terrace, good food, great staff and really reasonable..."
Brenda Murphy
"Very clean place friendly staff good view..Near town..."
"Very delicious food, especially the sushi. Stunning view of the sea and dock. The service could have been a bit better. Overall would reccomend this..."
Erin Stuart
"I won a voucher from an Easter promotion and finally got to use it a few days ago. The food was incredible! I got 7 plates of sushi for a very good..."
Emily Campbell
"We were out in George for the weekend and decided to show our daughter the surrounding areas as she had never been in this part of the country..."
Percy Lodewyk
"Went here on a rainy day with a group of friends, since we didn't want to go to the usual Ocean Basket.
Staff was very friendly and service was..."
Nic Grobler
"Wow! Had the best sushi experience. Fresh and Fast. Thank you for the Friendly service Asami is definitely 5star..."
Eldean Maré
"We had good vegetarian food at the restaurant and very friendly staff..."
"Had a lovely late lunch here and a good way to finish the week on a Friday.
The menu is not very big being flat breads and tapas but they have big..."
James Ross
"Holy cow! The food is amazing! Brown onion soup 🍲 Duck liver pate and seafood curry. Burgers. Desserts..."
Melissa C. Kirchmann
"Fantastic atmosphere built around an old turbine station and nestled around 3 other restuarsnts giving the area a vibey feel. The Pub is full liquor..."
John Littlefield
"Great bar with so many gin cocktail options that it was difficult to choose. Service was great and the waiter knows how to make good..."
Jessica Botha
"Love how the old equipment has been included in the interior design... SO cool! Food was excellent but could do with a few extra beers on tap... We..."
Derek Butler
"We had live music (good, loud). Food was delicious. Drinks nice. We were there to watch 6 nations rugby ... x2 TVs - Feb..."
Robert J. W. COLLINS
"We dropped in here trying to find somewhere for a quick beer. We found a lovely place with interesting decor. The staff were friendly, there was..."
Rebecca Lane
"Lovely quaint little pub with a great atmosphere and excellent..."
Herman Odendaal
"Quiet pub with great atmosphere and service. Food is a great and they have a decent selections of beer and wine which is sold by the glass as..."
Gerrie van Niekerk
"Live music set an amazing tone to the evening, drinks were farely priced and food was great! Staff were friendly and cheerful. It was overall an..."
Emily Openshaw
"What a hidden gem. Lovely cozy little pub. The interior design was absolutely beautiful as this was apparently an old power station that closed down...."
Ajith Dhani
"One of the best pub experiences I've had in a while. Kaybee and Iyves (sorry, spelling) with Ernest joining in on the final stretch, really made our..."
Magdelize Burger
"Awesome drinks, awesome décor and awesome vibe! Service was friendly and fast! I would give it 6 stars if I..."
James Openshaw
"Lovely place for drinks. Very attentive staff and comfortable..."
Naoimh Howe
"Quiz night was enjoyable, but the flatbreads were not a..."
Sansonette Fourie
"Great burger special on a Thursday and recieved very good service from the..."
"Awesome breakfast, only coffee shop that opens early. Friendly..."
P-J Fernandes
"A wonderful family owned business, where customers arrive as strangers and leave feeling part of the family. A tasty well thought out menu, with..."
Brenda Murphy
"Nice cafe, good spot for a coffee. Especially love the vietnamese iced coffee.
Toastie was a bit on the greasy side and the menu could do with some..."
Door Boerstra
"Love this place. Wish it had a better view than the town traffic. But otherwise, it is positioned in the hub of where one needs to be. Food is good,..."
Theodora KFM Cutler
"Love this place! Great vibe, great food.
The owners are exceptional..."
Gary Engelbrecht
"Love love the place beautiful poepel cheap friendly good coffee good food gypsy..."
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