TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Plettenberg Bay - Updated November 2024

The Fat Fish

87/100 (4547 ratings)

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"The food is amazing with great flavours, I would recommend the hake and calamari and or the seafood fettuccini.. hospitality is good... we didn’t..."

Ling

"Recently visited the Fat Fish for dinner whilst on holiday. We didn't have a reservation, but the hostess politely said she could assist us but we..."

Dhanshree Bramdav

"Fish and chips was amazing! Good old school fish and chips..."

Lana Michaelides

"Really awesome spot with incredible food and great service. The Chilli Chocolate mousse was out of this world. Often full and requires booking except..."

Glynn Allen

"Always consistently great food especially the fish dishes and satisfactory service . Always busy and often difficult to get a reservation. My..."

Andrew Carlin

"The parmesan kingklip dish was absolutely sensationally delicious, hands down best kingklip dish i've had in Plett. Definitely worth a try if you're..."

FatRyan

"One of my favourite experiences this holiday. We arrived at 8 and sat down half an hour later but it was so worth the wait. The menu is interesting,..."

Eat Like A King

"Definitely above average restaurant in terms of service and food. The service is consistent and friendly, the food is very tasty from the main menu..."

Irishman

"Excellent location with beautiful sea views. We went for an early lunch and the restaurant was not busy. The service was excellent. The waiter was..."

Jacqui FRANCK

"Lovely meal. What was very impressive was the service. The restaurant was packed yet we were served quickly, the food arrive shortly after we placed..."

Faye Eshraghi

"Fat fish was highly recommended so we had to give it a try. Almost didn't get a chance as they're always fully booked! So make sure you give them a..."

Sindee Lampen

"Opposite central beach, nice contemporary decor and ambiance. Staff are friendly and was recommended the Parmesan crumbed kingklip with smoked chili..."

Foodie Businessman

"Venue is great, on the beach and is a good balance of modern and rustic. The service was attentive, professional and engaged. Food was marvellous,..."

Jaryd Kay

"Slightly pricey but service and the food were really good. Great location with seaviews. The staff are attentive and the food with its spot on..."

Merven Paliam மெர்வென்

"Dinner with the boss.Best seafood in Plett. Great atmosphere and the service is good. Would recommend to anyone who wants a geniune taste of what the..."

Colin Spies

"We ate here one night during our stay in Plettenberg on recommendation of a friend. And I must say, we were not disappointed! I was looking..."

The Foodie Corner

"Menu is great, with a good wine list. Had a starter and a main and both were delicious. Service was good as well even though the restaurant..."

Ruan Daffue

"Consistent Casual DiningThe Good:Food tastes fresh ConsistentFood is tasty as far as casual dining is concerned The..."

Gidon Boolkin

"Definitely one of our favourites in Plett! The food and service is consistent and good!! Best fresh prawns I have had in a long time! I would also..."

James Marsh

"This place made a great stop after jumping off the Bloukrans Bridge. Really enjoyed the salad there and the Goujons were light and packed with..."

Londiwe Mylo Gumbi

"Wide variety of fish dishes. The beautiful setting overlooking the ocean and Plett's landmark, Beacon island hotel, is an added bonus. Splendid..."

Elizabeth Carelsen

"Ok I'll keep this short, sharp and sweet. If you're looking for stunningly delicious food at a reasonable rate you have to try the fat fish. We..."

Stuart

"Lovely Place at a nice location!Had the line fish!!! Served probably the best cob I have ever had! Would recommend this to seafood..."

James

"Recommended this restaurant by our hotel and had other good reviews on here. The food was incredible, as were the cocktails. Best of all though was..."

Sarah

"The Fat Fish is a really nice venue with the perfect sea view of Plett and Beacon Isle. Add a cosy fire to a rainy day add some good food and service..."

Marentia Van Kasterop

"What a Privilege!This is truly the best of everything we have eaten. The sushi, oysters, fish and even the deserts which are often forgotten...."

Nicci Scott

"Absolutely DELICIOUS fish and chips. All the other food was really yummy and the service was excellent. Please open a branch in cape town!! I'll be..."

Tay

"The food is super delicious. I would recommend that you call ahead an book a table, especially if you want a table next to the window. The portions..."

Tami Magnin

"We dined here on a Thursday evening, surprised to see it so full, but when we tasted our food we understood why. Our mains was simply phenomenal - we..."

Nicole Gallie

"Beautifully located restaurant with a good ambience. I ordered the calamari crumbed with sesame seeds. It came appealingly presented with wasabi..."

Coral Le Roux

"Saturday evening and therefore very busy. Booked table one day in advance. Menu varied with plenty of options for everyone. On busy evening food took..."

Mark Faesen

"Excellet food; sushi and oysters fresh, great atmosphere; quick dinner turned into romantic date, great service, polite staff! Value for money...."

Visserh1

"The Fat Fish is such a treat! It's almost common sense to eat seafood when at the coast, and this spot never disappoints. I'm not usually a fan of..."

Sarah

"We have a lovely lunch there. The sauce of the calamari start with wasabi taste so good that we feel a little bit of disappointed when we find the..."

Johanna J.Han

"Spend a long evening here - everything was superb!!! The food was fantastic, the service was great and also the Cocktails were grand! We had the kudu..."

Pia

"Amazing view, delicious tapas,and friendly service. Will definitely go back for the main menu, as we were quite in a hurry. Amazing decor as well...."

Elelwani Ramaano

"Service was amazing, the food was amazing and we really enjoyed the atmosphere. Will bring everyone for dinner next time we do a road trip..."

Ryan Oberholzer

"We had a lovely dinner at the Fat Fish, with delicious cocktails and excellent service! With a window seat we had a great view of the ocean and we..."

The Cape Town Glutton

"The Fat Fish is one of those restaurants that I go to whenever I am in Plett. It is always delicious and the service is always good, even when it's..."

Alexis De Wet

"The service at Fat Fish is really good. We had the seafood curry and butter chicken curry and wow absolutely superb! Would highly recommend it..."

Lauren Julius

"Best dining in Plett. Kingklip was amazing. Service standard is faultless. sushi good. Definately recomendable. Efficient and fast service...."

Henk Van Niekerk

"The Fat Fish gets our vote as one of the best restaurants in Plett! We decided to chance getting a table without a reservation. The staff..."

Kim Wilson

"Just finished a fantastic lunch at The Fat Fish. The food was awesome, the service was great and views from the restaurant did not disappoint! The..."

Nic Hern

"My family and I went to The Fat Fish on Tuesday 29 December and after a short wait in the queue to sit down in the outside area we were greeted by..."

Erin Mullins

"Holidaying at the coast usually means slightly inferior service than what we are used to in Johannesburg, but NOT at the Fat fish. We all loved our..."

Ryan Lapidus

"Amazing meal and attentive service. The sushi and calamari were fresh and delicious. Extensive wine list and beach views. A fantastic meal at one of..."

Darryl

"This is without a doubt the best fish restaurant not just in Plett but the entire Western Cape. Chef Kirsty Sinclair is banging out chart topping..."

Ryan Goodman

"The best restaurant in Plett, hands down! Stunning setting, fantastic service, excellent food and exceptional value for money. Highly..."

Shirley B Hanson

"Excellent atmosphere, food and service right on the beachfront in Plettenberg Bay.Their specials are great tasting dishes that are reasonably..."

William Price

"The food is super delicious here ! Great recommendation by the waitress and the kiddies grilled hake is really awesome! We had the seafood platter to..."

Julia Pyle

"My husband and I went here for dinner. We were welcomed by a very friendly manager who showed us to our table. The a very friendly waitress then came..."

Stacey Kavnat

"Came on a very busy night, was greeted at the door with a smile and shown to our table. Our waiter was friendly and very informative with answering..."

Chad Mayhew

"A great dining experience with excellent service. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. I would recommend having the mussels in a creamy..."

Lynette Candice Kies

"The Fat Fish is one of those places with a unique set-up and I was told that it is impossible over the Christmas/New Years season to get a table..."

Lauras World

"Very friendly staff, impressive starters and although sushi rice very moist, was still enjoyably fresh! Cocktails were well presented, especially..."

Luke Penney

"I would recomend the Excellent platter for two. The mussels in a creamy leak sauce were to die for! Lovely portions and rich butter sauces. The..."

Peter-John Bull

"Amazing seafood platter so fresh and cooked to perfection the grilled fish was melting in my mouth and the calamari delicious with to butter sauce..."

Food Expertq8

"Highly recommend! Good view ! Especially bikers and travelers. Cold beer and warm atmosphere. Tasty food, sushi and salads. Price little bit..."

Victoria Age

"Wonderful restaurant! The food is incredible and the views are amazing. We had oysters and croquetes to start. Followed by the seafood platter for..."

Sofía Lanaro

"Yum yum yum !!!’ A fantastic experience for the second time. This fish is literally the best we have had. We came back because 2.5years we had the..."

Sherie Borain

"Good place for seafood 🦞🍢 Location is great next to the beach ⛱️🏖️ The fish and calamari were good . Friendly..."

James Ross

"This was our absolute favourite meal on the Garden Route. We had ceviche, sushi, kataifi prawns and curry. We loved every bite. Yum..."

Emily Menzel

"Outstanding food. We had queen prawns and fish and chips. Highly recommend. Lovely restaurant. Staff welcoming and attentive..."

Shareen Akhtar

"One of the best places we tried in south africa. Amazing sushi, loved the pear and avo salad! Service was excellent and the atmosphere is so..."

Shachar Lederman

""Dear The Fat Fish, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the excellent service and delicious food that you have provided. Your restaurant..."

Gyarko Yaw Prince

"Had Dinner with my Husband for a weekend away in Plett, all I can say is wow! Amazing flavors and great quality seafood. The Fresh Kingklip is a..."

Sumarie Du Plessis

Le Fournil De Plett Bakery And Cafe

80/100 (1339 ratings)

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Almond Croissant

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American Pancakes with Blueberries and Cream

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"Really cute place in Plett that serves all day breakfast (very handy). The staff are friendly and efficient and the overall theme is well executed...."

Amy Wardle

"The smell says it all. A delicious bakery, with a French flair. Great for breakfast. Their almond latte is just incredible. Worth the visit. In..."

Natalie Lazaris

"Amazing coffee and such a lovely homely atmosphere - this spot is as good as I remember it being years ago. We had the most delicious eggs benny,..."

Julia Tooke

"Absolutely nothing to complain about. Very seldom a restaurant gets the honour of 5 Stars. All the waiters were extremely helpful, service was..."

Ilan Ben-David

"What amazing little gem! We went here for a quick meal while on honeymoon. The service was quick and the staff were really friendly. Our food was..."

Raquel Unterslak

"All I can say is YUM best bakery in Plet. We are making this place our regular spot in Plett. Their breakfasts and pastries are the stuff of legends...."

Jessica Armstrong

"The only breakfast place worth going to in Plett! If you come to get their truth coffee then definitely give the almond croissants a try too, its..."

Samantha Hops

"One of the nicest places to have a meal in Plettenberg. The service was a bit slow but other than that they were very accommodating. They adjusted..."

Juan Van Wyk

"Great little bakery in Plettenberg. Based on the main road overlooking the street. Service is friendly. We had breakfast which was very good...."

Stelios Chasou

"Visited Le Fournil for a cup of coffee over a good book today - lovely atmosphere and lovely coffee. Service is a bit slow and they forgot about a..."

Renate Le Roux

"Do yourself a favor and go grab a coffee and an almond croissant from Le Fournil. I guarantee you will have no regrets. The menu has a range of..."

Megan Thomas

"The most heavenly almond croissant's ever! I have been on a quest to find the perfect almond croissant for the last two years and honestly THIS IS..."

Pia Harris

"What a little gem! The quiche, the blueberry tea, the almond croissant. The service. Yes! This is one of those spots you'd be happy to drive an hour..."

Gnyahuye

"Amazing cheesecake and carrot cake. To die for!Centrally located and nice view as well. Service was ok. Highly recommended for a cake tasting..."

Johan Van Dyk

"Apart from the slow service (it seems Le Fournil was understaffed today - plenty of runners, but almost no waiters), this was a solid choice and..."

Bryan Vally

"Le Fournil, is a beautiful french bakery/ restaurant situated in the heart of Plett! They have a beautiful seating area which gives a very European..."

James Marsh

"The Fournil is a pretty place with seats in a lovely courtyard. We had the Haloumi Niçoise Salad. It was nice, maybe the haloumi could have done..."

Linda

"Great coffee. Really great coffee. Almond croissants to die for. Everything ordered was delicious. Unfortunately they couldn't get the sunny-side-up..."

Yanky Woolf

"Fabulous bakery, with French flair! Friendly staff, who know their menu, make good alternative recommendations. The coffee is good, the..."

Mornay Elizabeth Schoeman

"OH my god!!!!!!!!! The almond croissants are just better than anything on earth! Go invest in an almond croissant from this awesome bakery!..."

Kyla Meyerson

"Super freshly baked breads make for lovely sandwiches or breakfast plates. The service is good and the choice of siting in either the courtyard or on..."

Anet

"A charming courtyard that is understandably busy. I had the almond croissant! Well it was an astounding R33 😳 (apparently they had a special offer..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"This is a real gem. Freshly baked croissants and very good Truth coffee. Service was friendly and the restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere. The french..."

Christine Du Toit

"After a long day of hiking in Robberg Sea Reserve. We stopped off for a delicious filter coffee and a large tomato soup with homemade bread. To..."

Justin Andrew Dingwall

"Excellent lunch ! The bread, the pastry the steak all superb ! Service was friendly & excellent one of the best restaurants in Plettenberg bay..."

Vivienne Stern

"A cold and wet morning in Plett left us looking for a warm local eatery for breakfast. We stumbled upon Le Fournil, on Main Road (thanks to The..."

Ryan Goodman

"The atmosphere and decor was lovely, very cozy. The coffee and tea was amazing. The food was also amazing. We had sandwiches and they were delicious..."

Diella Taylor

"A Parisian delight in Plett. Good coffee and lots of freshly baked goodies! The coffee was good and the almond croissant was delish! Very decadent..."

Claire Wiggill

"A 'must go to' when in Plett, and be sure to get there early as it does fill up rather quickly!!I gave Le Fournil a quick visit, initially,..."

Sarah

"If you've been to Plett and you haven't tried Le Fournil, then I'm going to have to put it bluntly: you haven't done Plett properly. Here..."

Jess Weisz

"This hidden gem is a must in plett! Enjoyed the most delicious breakfast & good service. The English breakfast with a croissant, scrambled egg &..."

Megz Mackintosh

"The coffee was really nice! Probably the best coffee I've had. The food was really nice! The vibe was ok but its just really busy which means you'll..."

Kevin Simon

"As a Plett local, I have been dining at Le Fournil for years, and it's still one of my favourite spots! If you feel like the freshest chocolate or..."

Trinka Mynhardt

"The most delicious breakfast experience in Plett! The croissant with scrambled eggs and bacon really hits the spot in the morning, and the general..."

David Leibowitz

"This fantastic little spot was recommended to me by a family friend who said she literally went there every day for the almond croissants, while on..."

Jana Lorraine Pretorius

"Le Fournil is one of the best places to get breakfast and coffee in Plett. It can get super busy in season and the service becomes a bit slow but out..."

Kirsty Donald

"Nice warm, cosy atmosphere on a cold, wet morning. Intimate and chic yet casual dining. We came here for breakfast although their lunch menu looked..."

Jacqueline Koch

"The freshly baked breads and croissants are delicious! Such a pleasant place for an early breakfast or brunch. You have to try the almond croissants..."

Rich Torlage

"Visiting this little French bakery for breakfast or stopping by to get some of their freshly baked goods is a must! The chocolate almond croissant is..."

Julia Kaleta

"This quaint bakery makes the best Almond croissants I have ever tasted. The coffee (Truth coffee) is good too. When the weather is good I recommend..."

Travis

"Best. Cheesecake. Ever. They know their stuff when it comes to baking. Lovely to sit outside on a sunny day. Friendly service too, the owner seems..."

Anita Du Toit

"Lovely little bakery tucked away in the heart of Plett. They make the best flapjacks on this earth! And they use the ice cream from the devine shop..."

Tanya Venter

"Nice French-style bakery with the most delicious cakes. Perfect spot for afternoon treats! The food is okay, but never blows me away. They..."

Natasha Silva

"Went here for breakfast, really enjoyed our time. My girlfriend and I got a toasted cheese with tomato and crossiant with bacon and eggs..."

Harrison Markotter

"Le Fournil Bakery is located in the boutique Lookout Centre and the restaurant is on the top floor (okay there are only two floors, but it still..."

Duncan Alfreds

"Very nice Bakery with excellent breakfast, you find a broad variety of sweet and savoury dishes like pancakes or sandwitches. Also juices and..."

Carina Tablado

"After many visits to Plett, we finally found the opportunity to visit Le Fournil on a rainy winters day. The fireplace was a nice touch! It was the..."

Doubell Chamberlain

"Coffee great! Atmosphere amazing! Cake the best!! To start of the location is so unique and secluded it makes you feel like you are in a different..."

Karla Kriel

"The croissants are so amazing, staff is friendly and atmosphere is really..."

Naomi Lazarus

"Wow wow what a great restaurant. Great food great management great manager today. Me and my family had a delicious breakfast beautiful restaurant,..."

majed alfowzan

"No need for too much words- this place serves the best breakfast in all South..."

Shachar Lederman

"Lovely bakery , with really good strong coffee and amazing croissants. Very French feel which is great with so much space to sit either on their..."

Hey Demi Ann (Demi Ann)

"Beautiful decor inside, very nice atmosphere. Food was delicious and well presented, surprised me as I was not sure what to expect, as was not so..."

James Ross

"The most secluded gem in Plettenberg. Love the French courtyard feel. The bakery and food is absolutely 💯 tops! Just love eating here. In winter..."

Jenny Onvlee

"Stunning quaint breakfast bakery in Plett. Really a must visit and definitely sit down and try their tarts. Breakfast is good, had an English..."

Ryan Van Antwerpen

"Wonderful breakfast with authentic French baked goods. Great juices, coffee and service. Very nice spot in a courtyard in the shades of a beautiful..."

Irene Fagotto

"My favorite place in Plett. Lovely food and atmosphere but what makes this place truly special is the exceptional staff. Such special people, they..."

Lara Mullins

"Today i have been here for breakfast. There is a home made, glutenfree (but with oats) granola with yoghurt and fruit salad. I also ate the..."

Melly Sch

"Breakfast croissant was really good. Pastries and cakes taken home for the kids were much..."

John Harris

"Wonderful shaded courtyard to have breakfast! A variety of gluten free cakes (we tried the citrus-almond, recommended😊) Coffee was good also..."

Roy

"Absolutely love the real LIVE French chanson singer! Wow! Chowed down on an almond croissant 🥐 🥐 and a chocolat chaud!! Wow and woo! Bring it..."

Melissa C. Kirchmann

"Le Fournil - a great experience! I'll start by mentioning what I likes less: The frothed milk was too hot to my taste. The burger is not the best..."

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